Off the top of my head there is no world in which I'd bet Varland is better than Kyle Gibson.
And it's not just Varland to consider. They're not going through the season on only five starters.
I know they K'd Naylor on that 1-2 pitch, but if I'm managing there's a 100 percent chance I throw a pitchout.
99 percent chance Ramirez is running there. Maybe higher. Almost a free out if you pitch out.
Derek: "You get Castillo, like I asked?"
Thad: "Yessiree, boss. One Diego Castillo in St Paul's pen, as ordered."
Derek: "Excellent."
Long pause.
Derek: "Wait...say that again. Bullpen?"