Jared Shuster - Legit fifth starter candidate Shuster has a legitimate chance to open the year as Atlanta's No. 5 starter, Mark Bowman of MLB.com reports. "If you're ready, you're ready," manager Brian Snitker said. "It's very... Impact Atlanta's rotation depth is a strength, but with Mike Soroka (hamstring) and Kolby Allard (oblique) on the shelf and Ian Anderson and Bryce Elder failing to impress thus far in camp, Shuster has thrown his hat in the ring for the final rotation spot. The 24-year-old southpaw is known for his strong command and plus changeup and was a first-round pick in the 2020 MLB Draft. Shuster has a 1.04 ERA, 0.35 WHIP and nine strikeouts in 8.2 innings through three spring appearances, including five K's in 3.2 innings during Sunday's start against the Pirates. He has been seen as more of a No. 4 or No. 5 starter long term due to his low-90s fastball velocity and lack of an above-average breaking ball, and Shuster logged a 4.25 ERA, 1.21 WHIP and 39:16 K:BB in 48.2 innings at Triple-A last season after an impressive run at Double-A in the first half (2.68 ERA, 0.96 WHIP, 106:22 K:BB in 90.2 IP).
MARCH 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
