Jeffrey Springs

Lopez made four appearances (one start) last year for the Rays before being shipped to the Athletics during the offseason as one of the ancillary components of the Jeffrey Springs deal. The 27-year-old lefty will open the regular season back in the minors as extra organizational depth.

Springs notched five strikeouts and issued one walk. The 32-year-old lefty has allowed seven runs -- four earned -- with a 10/6 K/BB ratio across 10 2/3 innings (four starts) this spring in Cactus League outings. He's a top-75 range starting pitcher for fantasy purposes this spring.

The Rays entered the offseason with at least seven rotation-caliber arms on the roster. Each of Shane McClanahan, Taj Bradley, Drew Rasmussen, Zack Littell, Shane Baz, Jeffrey Springs and Ryan Pepiot has had success in a big league rotation, though injuries have hobbled several of that group in recent years. Tampa Bay already thinned out…

The Rays entered the offseason with at least seven rotation-caliber arms on the roster. Each of Shane McClanahan, Taj Bradley, Drew Rasmussen, Zack Littell, Shane Baz, Jeffrey Springs and Ryan Pepiot has had success in a big league rotation, though injuries have hobbled several of that group in recent years. Tampa Bay already thinned out…

Springs struck out two on the evening. The Brewers scratched out an unearned run against him in the first inning as Caleb Durbin and William Contreras executed a double steal and the ball was overthrown at third base allowing Durbin to score. They scratched out another run against him in the third utilizing a walk, fielder's choice, error, single combination. The 32-year-old hurler has had mixed results so far this spring, posting a 1.42 ERA, a cringe-inducing 1.89 WHIP and a 5/5 K/BB ratio over 6 1/3 innings. The inconsistencies are to be expected following his return from Tommy John surgery.