6 years agoThe Tampa Bay Rays will opt to start pitcher Yonny Chirinos on Sunday against the Houston Astros. In 2018, Chirinos was mainly used as either the opener or followed the opener on bullpen days. However, he averaged roughly five innings per appearance, totaling 89 2/3 innings last year and pitched to a 3.51 ERA with a 20.3 percent strikeout rate. This decision by Rays manager Kevin Cash could have some appeal for fantasy managers. It would make Chirinos or other Rays pitchers viable for streaming purposes, as there is good win opportunity backed by a solid Rays lineup. The game against Houston on Sunday isn’t the day to stream, but keep an eye on how the Rays manage their pitchers going forward.--Zach Alexander
Source: Marc Topkin - Tampa Bay Times Twitter