Projected Starting Rotation

1. LHP Yusei Kikuchi
2. RHP José Soriano
3. RHP Grayson Rodriguez
4. LHP Reid Detmers
5. RHP Alek Manoah

The X-Factor: An ace on the rise as recently as the 2022 season, Alek Manoah has not made an appearance in the majors since May 29, 2024. With Tommy John surgery now in the rearview, he will look to get his career back on track with a one-year, $1.95 million deal. If he pitches well, he has one year of arbitration control remaining, and would give the rotation a major boost.

Other Internal Candidates: RHP Chase Silseth, LHP Sam Aldegheri, RHP Caden Dana, RHP Jack Kochanowicz, LHP Mitch Farris