Weber was close to locking down the No. 4 starter job in spring training and is expected to be part of the rotation in the regular season, Ian Browne of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Weber didn't allow an earned run in nine spring innings and was closing in on a rotation slot when the coronavirus pandemic paused the season. Weber's not an overpowering pitcher, so he'll need to be precise in his command to succeed and have good defense behind him.