Devenski is expected to prepare for a starting role this winter, the Houston Chronicle reports.
Both Devenski and Michael Feliz will prepare as starters but one or both could transition back to relief. General manager Jeff Luhnow acknowledged that that the organization has not determined whether the players are starters or relievers long term. Devenski was excellent last season, posting a 2.16 ERA, 0.91 WHIP and 104:20 K:BB over 108.1 innings (2.34 FIP). He seems like the better bet of the two to stick as a starter, and if he does, Devenski should gain steam as a popular late-round target in drafts.