Pitcher Playing Time Changes: April 17, 2026
It’s the end of the week and time for another rundown of Pitcher Playing Time Changes. Let’s get into it:
Significant Projected Playing Time Changes, SP, 4/10 to 4/17
| Name | Team | Proj. % of Team’s Remaining GS, 4/10 | Proj. % of Team’s Remaining GS, 4/17 | PT Change | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Noah Schultz | CHW | 4% | 14% | 10% | Welcome to the big leagues! |
| Michael Soroka | ARI | 8% | 14% | 6% | Sticking in the rotation even with Merrill Kelly 켈리 back |
| Walker Buehler | SDP | 6% | 12% | 6% | Has pitched much better his last two starts + Pivetta injury |
| Ryan Pepiot | TBR | 18% | 13% | -5% | Transferred to 60-day IL |
| Jonathan Cannon | CHW | 10% | 4% | -6% | On IL with hip inflammation |
| Brandon Pfaadt | ARI | 18% | 10% | -8% | Moved to bullpen with Kelly healthy |
| Nick Pivetta | SDP | 18% | 8% | -10% | Flexor strain, recovery will be measured in “weeks and maybe months” |
Significant Projected Playing Time Changes, RP, 4/10 to 4/17
| Name | Team | % Chg. In Proj. RP IP | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Craig Kimbrel | NYM | 271% | The possible future Hall of Fame member’s career keeps chugging along |
| Andrew Morris | MIN | 178% | Called up to be a multi-inning option in the bullpen |
| Angel Chivilli | NYY | 92% | Called up to majors |
| J.P. France | HOU | 77% | Multiple-inning Swiss Army knife for much-maligned pitching staff |
| Tanner Gordon | COL | 67% | Called up for bullpen length |
| Mitchell Parker | WSN | 64% | Called up for bullpen length |
| Yovanny Cruz | NYY | 63% | Strong spring has carried over to Triple-A, could be a factor sooner than later |
| Chase Shugart | PHI | 47% | called up after injuries to Bowlan, Zach Pop |
| Jacob Latz | TEX | 36% | Key member of the mix-and-match bullpen |
| Colin Rea | CHC | -33% | Too important to the rotation now |
| Cody Bolton | HOU | -35% | Back injury, on IL |
| Jonathan Bowlan | PHI | -38% | Strained groin |
| Ben Casparius | LAD | -40% | Shoulder inflammation |
| Cody Laweryson | MIN | -41% | Forearm strain |
| Valente Bellozo | COL | -48% | Optioned to minors |
| Luis Curvelo | TEX | -48% | Strained bicep |
| Walker Buehler | SDP | -50% | Too important to the rotation with Pivetta out |
| Michael Soroka | ARI | -59% | Sticking in rotation for now |
| Porter Hodge | CHC | -100% | UCL surgery, out for year |
| Cade Winquest | NYY | -100% | R5 pick returned to STL before making MLB debut |
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