Landen Roupp

The Giants named Landen Roupp their fifth starter to begin the season, manager Bob Melvin tells reporters (link via Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area). Hayden Birdsong, who was the remaining competitor for that spot, also made the team but will start the year in relief. Roupp breaks camp for the second straight year. The righty…

Giants manager Bob Melvin confirmed Monday that Roupp will open the season in San Francisco's rotation with Hayden Birdsong moving to the bullpen. It doesn't qualify as a surprise to fantasy managers that have been watching Roupp closely this spring. The 26-year-old righty looked extremely impressive in a handful of Cactus League starts. There are some lingering control questions at the highest level, but he's missed a ton of bats in the minor leagues. He's worthy of a speculative roster spot in all fantasy formats until further notice. The lack of volume diminishes Birdsong's immediate fantasy appeal, but he's clearly talented enough to still provide some value in deeper formats, especially since his stuff should play up in shorter bursts out of the bullpen. He's a worthwhile stash, even in shallow mixed leagues on the chance that injury or ineffectiveness eventually opens up a rotation spot.

The Giants named Landen Roupp their fifth starter to begin the season, manager Bob Melvin tells reporters (link via Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area). Hayden Birdsong, who was the remaining competitor for that spot, also made the team but will start the year in relief. Roupp breaks camp for the second straight year. The righty…

Giants pitchers Landen Roupp and Hayden Birdsong both had good springs, but only won could win San Francisco's final starter role.

Roupp will open the season as the Giants' fifth starter, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.