4 years agoHouston Astros pitching coach Brent Strom said that starting pitcher Brad Peacock (neck) is likely out of the competition for the No. 5 rotation spot because of his injury. With Peacock likely to start in the bullpen when he's ready, the No. 5 spot will come down to Josh James, Austin Pruitt or Framber Valdez. Strom praised James' work in the offseason to transform his delivery, so he might be the early favorite. Peacock can be very valuable to Houston in relief, too, but it'll take him out of the running to be fantasy relevant in mixed leagues, at least to begin the season. Whoever wins the No. 5 spot will be attractive as a cheap flier in AL-only formats.--Keith Hernandez - RotoBaller
Source: MLB.com - Brian McTaggart