So its looking like firs 4 in the rotation to start will be Peralta, Civale, Cortes, Patrick. Number 5 is a question mark. I dont trust Rodriguez to start so maybe some sort of Alexander-Thomas piggyback? Maybe Koenig for an inning or two and then give the ball to Alexander/Thomas/Rodriguez for 3-4?
I don't put much stock on spring numbers. Only two exceptions for this are prospects (good to see how they perform vs big leaguers) and fringe roster guys. (your Capras and Garcías who are competing for the last place on the pen/bench).
McKendry with a really rough inning. 30 pitches, only one out, 6 runs and a grand slam to Julio Rodríguez.
And Bowman, who's had a really great spring thus far, comes in and immediately surrenders a homer to Raleigh and a double to Arozarena
To be fair Collins did play over 250 combined innings at 2B and 3B last year. Primarily an OF absolutely but he can handle the infield.
I don't think throwing Henderson into MLB would be wise. I have loved the guy for years now but that 5.13 FIP at AAA tells me he might need just a little more time. I also agree that Patrick is way better than Flexen or anyone, just saying they could be interesting guys to approach
https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2025/03/royals-to-acquire-mark-canha-from-brewers.html
Looks like Canha wasn't going to make the team. So its Black or Bauers now, right?
Yeah fair enough. Just discussing the idea though. I don't know we can guarantee that Mayo's value will exceed what we lose in getting him (Freddy+) + what those guys offer