Davies is a lock for the Opening Day rotation, according to Brewers manager Craig Counsell, Tom Haudricourt of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports.

EDGE Analysis

Davies and Junior Guerra will headline the quintet. Though Guerra had the sparkling season in 2016, Davies' improvements were lost in the shuffle. The 24-year-old's control (2.09 BB/9) says he's ready to take the next step in his development, one that fantasy owners hope will lead to an increase in strikeouts. His changeup remains a highly intriguing pitch that could facilitate his growth as a secret breakout arm.