Tarik Skubal and Casey Mize will no longer be the backbone of the starting rotation. Framber Valdez faces his second year as the “supposed” rotation leader after the worst season of his career.

Keider Montero overcame a poor start and, after having prepared to become a strength within a bullpen full of uncertainty, had to finish in the starting rotation, where he closed with a 4.88 FIP in his last 10 outings.

Troy Melton was the most promising revelation , while Jack Flaherty — who finished on the injured list — and Jackson Jobe once again fell short of expectations.

We don’t need to go around in circles about the problem, since it’s right in front of our eyes.…