With Alex Cobb not ready for Opening Day, Rays manager Kevin Cash told reporters that he's on the fence between using Mike Montgomery as a starter or a reliever, according to the Tampa Tribune.
Everett Teaford will start Sunday's Grapefruit League game in place of Cobb, and Montgomery will follow and pitch multiple innings. Cash revealed that Montgomery will be stretched out this spring in case he's needed in the rotation for a few spot starts.