Skaggs is expected to start the 2018 season in the big-league rotation, Maria Guardado of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

With the Angels opting to utilize a six-man rotation this season, the young left-hander seems to be a lock to be in the rotation at the end of spring training along with Shohei Ohtani (elbow, ankle), Garrett Richards, Andrew Heaney and Matt Shoemaker. Skaggs' injury history makes him a risky option, but his decent arsenal offers some upside as a late-round flier. Skaggs will look to stay healthy all year while improving upon the 4.55 ERA and 1.4 HR/9 he produced last season.