DIVISIONAL OUTLOOK: NL Central—Rosenthal to bullpen
Mar 15 2013
The Cardinals told Trevor Rosenthal (RHP, STL) that he would open the season in the bullpen, leaving Joe Kelly (RHP, STL) and Shelby Miller (RHP, STL) to compete for the final spot in the rotation. Kelly has allowed two earned runs in eight innings, while Miller has allowed six earned runs in 7.2 IP. A formal announcement on the fifth starter is expected soon, and it certainly appears that Kelly will start the season in the rotation. However, Kelly's low Dom approach (5.6 Dom last season and only two strikeouts this spring) should eventually yield to the more highly skilled Miller. Miller has eight strikeouts this spring and has issued only two walks.
If Rosenthal's move to the pen is permanent, it could have some...
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