STARTERS: 2017 Non-roster invitees

Non-roster invitees (NRI) in spring camps are guys who are not already on their team's 40-man rosters. They can include veterans who are looking to latch on to a new team, as well as top prospects who don't have a day of service time in the major leagues.

Most NRI starting pitchers won't have an impact this season, but those that do can generate a lot of profit for you because you'll be able to get them for nothing.

Let's take a look at this spring's most interesting group of SP non-roster invitees.
 

AMERICAN LEAGUE

Corey Luebke (LHP, CHW) is another year removed from his second Tommy John surgery. Before his elbow woes, he was showing signs of becoming an impact SP. He had a 119 BPV during his last full MLB season in 2011. Given his...

Almost!

You’re just a few clicks away from accessing this feature and hundreds more throughout the year that have a singular goal in mind: Winning your league. Subscribe to BaseballHQ.com here!

Already a subscriber? Sign in here

More From Starting Pitchers

The improved velocity and history of pinpoint control shown by Zebby Matthews makes him an ideal early stash in deep leagues.
May 10 2025 3:07am
Joe Ryan's rotation-anchor stats in April were backed by an elite collection of skills.
May 3 2025 3:06am
Hunter Greene's excellent start to the season has come with full support from his command building blocks.
Apr 26 2025 3:09am
Merrill Kelly's rough early results are driven by a shaky skill base that's not showing any signs of life.
Apr 19 2025 3:07am
Justin Verlander's poor early stats seemingly validate his worrisome 2025 outlook, but his electric command sub-indicators point to a buying opportunity.
Apr 12 2025 3:07am

Tools