The Los Angeles Angels came into spring training with three of their five starters in tow for Opening Day. Jose Soriano will look to continue his ascension, Yusei Kikuchi will continue to serve as ol' reliable, and Reid Detmers will return to the rotation after a dominant season in the bullpen. It was assumed that (barring health) Grayson Rodriguez, acquired via trade from the Orioles, and former Cy Young finalist Alek Manoah would fill out the rotation in Anaheim.
However, both have struggled in the preseason so far, posting ERA's above seven as of this writing.