NL West: Roupp likely to make Giants rotation

San Francisco Giants

No news is generally good news from spring training sites this time of year. The Giants have had a generally quiet spring. Barring any injuries between now and Opening Day, the lineup and first four spots in the rotation look to be set. But the battle for the fifth spot in the rotation has taken an interesting turn, as RHP Landen Roupp has seemed to overtake LHP Kyle Harrison as the leading candidate for the role. While we hesitate to place too much credence on spring training stats, in this case the combination of spring performance and the fact that Harrison’s fastball velocity is still down from the mid-90s of his prospect days vaults Roupp into the favorite role.

Twenty-six-year-old Roupp has primarily been a...

Almost!

You’re just a few clicks away from accessing this feature and hundreds more throughout the year that have a singular goal in mind: Winning your league. Subscribe to BaseballHQ.com here!

Already a subscriber? Sign in here

More From PT Tomorrow

This week, we check in on young infielders with upside in S.F. and Arizona, are reintroduced to an old NL West friend in L.A.
Aug 29 2026 3:05am
Luke Adams, Cooper Hjerpe, Owen Ayers, and BJ Murray may be among the guys called up to make their MLB debut in the NL Central
Aug 28 2026 3:05am
Angel Genao has been getting plenty of playing time in Cleveland, often at the expense of Brayan Rocchio. Plus, the possible return of Drew Thorpe for CHW, the bullpen outlook in DET, Sal Perez's 2H rebound, and Joe Ryan's recovery in MIN.
Aug 27 2026 3:06am
The A's have been depleted by injuries, but are getting some needed outfield help soon.
Aug 26 2026 3:05am
Could George Springer's playing time continue to slip as his struggles continue? Plus, Blaze Alexander nearing a return for BAL, and rotation updates for TB, BOS, and NYY.
Aug 25 2026 3:05am

Tools