MLB Teams Face Challenges with Pitching Rotations

As the MLB season approaches, several teams face pivotal decisions regarding their pitching rotations. The Detroit Tigers are focusing on their starting rotation, with manager A.J. Hinch confirming a competitive battle for the last two spots among Casey Mize, Jackson Jobe, Kenta Maeda, and Keider Montero. Similarly, the Texas Rangers are grappling with potential pitching injuries as Opening Day nears, raising concerns about their ability to withstand these challenges. Meanwhile, the New York Mets' former player Mike Vasil, now with the Tampa Bay Rays, showcased his skills with a strong performance, highlighting the ongoing adjustments teams make with their rosters. Across the league, the high usage of pitchers continues to be a trend, with MLB teams increasingly employing more pitchers due to the lasting impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, which disrupted traditional pitcher usage patterns.