Angels pitcher Hector Santiago feels like he's "earned a spot" in the team's rotation, according to MLB.com.
"In my eyes, I feel like it," Santiago said. "They probably want a lot more out of me, but I feel like I did well enough in the second half." After a tough first half, in which he posted a 4.50 ERA, Santiago did improve in the second half, putting up a 2.98 ERA over 63 1/3 innings.
While Santiago has the most experience, he's expected to be pushed by the team's youngsters. "There's going to be some competition and we're going to see how it plays out," Angels pitching coach Mike Butcher said.
Santiago posted a 3.75 ERA over 127 1/3 innings last year.