Rays Eye Mason Englert for Starter Role After Arsenal Refinement

Mason Englert, acquired by the Rays last offseason, is being considered for a rotation spot after posting solid multi-inning relief results. Known for his plus strike-throwing and outlier change-up command, the Rays have helped him refine his cutter and added a larger breaking ball, giving him three distinct fastball shapes. Despite modest whiff rates, his arsenal and command suggest a plausible path to a back-end starter role, even in his final option year.