Brad Hand RP FA Wed 3/18/15 4:25 PM
Brad Hand
RP FA
Hand spun four shutout innings Tuesday against the Mets, keeping himself in the running for the Marlins' fifth starter role.
Tom Koehler entered camp as the incumbent and favorite to grab the job but has been out-pitched by both Brad Hand and David Phelps in Grapefruit League action. Hand has looked solid over eight spring innings, but struggled with command at times, walking six batters against four strikeouts. Both Hand and Phelps will be in the mix for bullpen roles if they lose out on rotation spots and the fact that Hand is out of options could play in his favor as final cuts are made.
