Inbox: Will roster allow Peraza to play daily?

Assuming no trades involving Brandon Phillips or Zack Cozart, would you consider sitting Phillips more often to play Jose Peraza/Dilson Herrera? — @handrewmichael

It certainly wouldn’t be the ideal situation, but multiple people may have to sit so Peraza can play at least four games per week. That could mean breaks for Phillips and Cozart, or even Billy Hamilton in center field, which Peraza also plays. Herrera would likely begin the season at Triple-A Louisville if no one is dealt. The club would like to use this season to evaluate and develop the talent it expects to contribute beyond 2017, and Peraza and Herrera are certainly two of those players.

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Has Amir Garrett passed Robert Stephenson and Cody Reed from a development standpoint? Does he have a shot at the rotation? — @newtonrm

Garrett has soared up the ranks and is now the organization’s No. 2 prospect, according to MLBPipeline, passing Stephenson (No. 4) in that regard. But I don’t think he will have passed Stephenson and Reed in the club’s mind until he goes out and gets it done on the field. Garrett, Stephenson and Reed, among others, all have a shot at the rotation, but I think Reed or Stephenson might have a leg up on the strength of a good spring. As manager Bryan Price recently put it: “Just show up and look like Major Leaguers.” Garrett had a half-season of Triple-A, so starting out there in April wouldn’t be …

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