With Brian Matusz likely headed for the disabled list, McFarland should be guaranteed an Opening Day roster spot.

EDGE Analysis

Baltimore is short on left-handers and McFarland could be the specialist for the first week of the season. It remains to be seen whether the Orioles would option McFarland when Matusz returns, or move him back to a long relief role. McFarland had a rough spring, allowing seven earned runs and 22 players to reach with a hit or walk in 11.2 innings this spring.