I think it helps Guerra can be back with option in 2019, as he can be the fallback if Burnes, Peralta, Woodruff don't work out...injuries to the vets, etc. Anderson Chacin Davies Burnes Peralta Woodruff There's a chance not all 6 will be healthy/ ready on opening day. If they are, Woodruff or Peralta can start in AAA until someone is injured/ ineffective. We all know you'll need at least 8 or 9 starters. Miley could be back for a reasonable contract, which would push both Peralta/Woodruff out of the rotation temporarily. But I agree, it's time for the young guns to get their spot in the rotation. Peralta you could argue has some things to work on, but Burnes should absolutely start the season in the rotation. He will have his struggles, but that's going to happen even if you wait another year. These are the guys Stearns wanted to protect, so take the training wheels off. And I think they will. And you didn’t even list Nelson. Right, I don't even consider Nelson. If he can make it all the way back, and then STAY healthy and effective it will be a bonus. Not counting on him at all, this isn't TJ we're talking about.