When one envisioned the Tampa Bay Rays rotation at the start of Spring Training, there was only one spot that seemed up for grabs. Aside from the identity of the fifth starter, the rest of the starters looked as though they were locked in. Then, when Jose De Leon was sent back to the Rays minor league camp, that final spot appeared to belong to Matt Andriese.
As such, when the Rays announced their rotation the other day, there were not any surprises. As expected, Chris Archer will take the mound on Opening Day against the Yankees, looking to get the Rays season off on the right foot.