MLB Starters vs. Relievers

There is a new wave sweeping across the MLB landscape in terms of managing a pitching staff. A plethora of teams utilized relievers to start games instead of using starting pitchers. The popular term given to these relievers tasked with starting games is known as, “the opener”. The opener is the precursor to what ultimately becomes a bullpen game for a team. The manager throughout the game plays match-up baseball with his bullpen to get the 27 outs needed for a win. This trend is becoming more popular among teams due to its success. What is the impact it could have on starting pitchers? Could this diminish the importance of having a full starting rotation? Will this new trend cause teams to change how they put together their rosters each year?

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