A.J. Hinch talked with Bruce Bochy yesterday about Tarik Skubal. They talked about Skubal's year, and Hinch made Skubal's case to start the ASG.
"Given that he didn't pitch in Texas, I just wanted Boch to hear the perspective and sell our player as someone who's well deserving."
Andy Ibáñez (1B)
Justyn-Henry Malloy (LF)
Matt Vierling (3B)
Riley Greene (CF)
Mark Canha (DH)
Carson Kelly (C)
Colt Keith (2B)
Javier Báez (SS)
Ryan Vilade (RF)
Keider Montero (RHP)
He mentioned that their bullpen was overtaxed tonight...and they need to get Maeda right. The break comes at a good time. You can extend it out almost two weeks to see if he has anything left.