Nick Martinez appears to be the front runner for the final spot in the starting rotation, according to Evan Grant of the Dallas Morning News.
Martinez appears to be the front-runner for the final spot in the starting rotation, according to Evan Grant of the Dallas Morning News.
Analysis:
Martinez and Nick Tepesch are the favorites, with Anthony Ranaudo and Lisalverto Bonilla also part of the competition. Ross Detwiler was named to the starting rotation Thursday, leaving just the one spot up for grabs. Martinez has a 1.93 ERA and 5:0 K:BB in just 4.2 Cactus League innings this spring.
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