Jensen Lewis

And you would hope that the injuries are starting to kind of clear themselves out, albeit it feels like one domino after another.

But overall, I would say your two studs right there, not having Vlad hit the way that we know he's capable of and losing Kirky on both sides, I think has created a lot more issue for John Schneider to have to deal with than maybe previously expected.

Well, I mean, if you're getting McClanahan doing what he's doing, and let's also kind of underline this part, too, because he's got to be healthy the rest of the year.

But what, 16-2, third scoreless coming into tonight, so you're up against it there.

He looks like vintage Shane McClanahan, and that's always a tough customer to deal with.

I think with Rasmussen really elevating, I mean, he's your opening day starter, but maybe to the casual fan, yeah.

You do a double take.

You're like, huh?

Oh, he's that good.

Okay.

All right.

And now you've got to start to dig a little bit deeper.

The Nick Martinez addition has been an absolute revelation for them.

Remember, he's a late signing from the Reds there in February, if I remember correctly.

And now you're transitioning Griffin Jacks to be a starter.

And he just goes out and throws four plus and looks like, oh, this is no big deal.

I think what's remarkable, guys, and you've watched enough year in and year out of how the Rays just continue to defy the expectations the payroll would have you.

They have figured out how to develop both starting pitching and relief pitching in ways that are maybe a step or two ahead of the rest of the league.

I can only think of the Dodgers and right here in Cleveland who do year in, year out

Such a good job of being able to plug holes and develop from within and not have to worry about spending the big dollars.