Manager Chip Hale named Ray the favorite for the fifth spot in the starting rotation, but he's not guaranteed a rotation spot, the Arizona Republic reports.
With the news that Rubby De La Rosa has been guaranteed a rotation spot out of camp, Ray is left to fend off Archie Bradley and Zack Godley for the final available slot. The 24-year-old southpaw started 23 games for the Diamondbacks last season, faring relatively well over 127.2 frames (3.52 ERA, 1.33 WHIP, 119 strikeouts). The fact that he's the favorite heading into camp is encouraging, but Ray will still need to prove he's the best option in spring training, making him a shaky selection for even those in deep leagues.