Conley has secured a spot in the Marlins rotation and will pitch the third game of the season against the Nationals, Joe Frisaro of mlb.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Conley has been gaining momentum throughout Grapefruit League play, posting a 1.86 ERA and showing increased velocity over 9.2 innings pitched. He also dominated his way through two innings with six strikeouts in his latest spring start that was eventually rained out. The 25-year-old lefty showed well in 11 starts for the Marlins last season with an additional four relief appearances, piling up a 3.76 ERA and 1.28 WHIP over 67 innings. and will now get a chance to take a step forward in his first full season in the majors.