Pitcher Playing Time Changes: March 17, 2025
Below are the latest playing time changes for pitchers since Thursday, with the big development being the Rangers scrambling to fill their rotation after injuries to Jon Gray and Cody Bradford.
SP Projected GS Changes, 3/13 to 3/17
| Name | Team | Old GS | New GS | GS Change | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AJ Smith-Shawver | ATL | 8 | 13 | 5 | Great Spring Training could accelerate return to majors if Holmes or Anderson struggle |
| Jack Leiter | TEX | 19 | 23 | 4 | Jon Gray injury; new pitch mix is working for Leiter but beware of walks |
| Landen Roupp | SFG | 11 | 15 | 4 | 13 Ks in minor league game buttresses strong push for SP5 |
| Michael McGreevy | STL | 5 | 8 | 3 | Just two runs allowed in 11.2 IP, could force team into six-man rotation or early switch to McG |
| Adrian Houser | TEX | 2 | 5 | 3 | Increased velocity + Gray injury makes him clear SP6, maybe even SP5 |
| Chase Dollander | COL | 16 | 19 | 3 | Gomber injury may hasten MLB debut, stuff looks great; don’t worry too much about his Spring ERA! |
| Kyle Harrison | SFG | 19 | 16 | -3 | Velocity is finally ticking back up but running out of time to seize SP5 |
| Jon Gray | TEX | 26 | 19 | -7 | Broken wrist on comebacker, will be out months |
RP Projected IP Changes, 3/13 to 3/17
| Name | Team | Old IP | New IP | IP Change | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Omar Cruz | SDP | 22 | 38 | 16 | Optioned to AAA; started last year but best lane to MLB time is relieving |
| Doug Nikhazy | CLE | 56 | 27 | -29 | Looked to be in strong position for Opening Day bullpen but then was optioned; being outpitched by Allard |
| Evan Reifert | WSN | 50 | 13 | -37 | Horrendous Spring (30.8% BB%) makes R5 pick highly unlikely to make team; would be returned to Rays |
