I posted earlier this week all the players starting the season on the DL. Many of you who own the Greinkes and Latos’ of the world should know about available, viable options to replace your aces. The 5th starters for each team are available for fill- in duty until your aces return. When I talk about a fifth starter, I mean the guy taking the fifth turn in the rotation. The guy who gets bumped because of off days and maybe has to move up a spot or two because of injuries and who probably won’t pitch in the postseason if everyone’s healthy. Most of these players will not get a stat until week two (game 9) on most rosters. So look for the right match-up if you plan to use a 5th SP in the early going. There are some interesting names to consider here and others to completely avoid.
NL CENTRAL
Nelson Figueroa Houston
Charlie Morton Pittsburgh
Kyle McClellan St. Louis
Chris Narveson Milwaukee
Andrew Cashner Chicago
Mike Leake Cincinnati
NL EAST
Tom Gorzleanny Washington
Brandon Beachy Atlanta
Chris Volstad Florida
Joe Blanton Philadelphia
Chris Capuano New York
NL WEST
Esmil Rogers Colorado
Wade LeBlanc San Diego
Aaron Heilman Arizona
Madison Bumgarner San Francisco
Jon Garland Los Angeles
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