1.   And if Martinez joins the rotation, each of the starters will have more career major-league starts than LoDuca has games.

2.   Farmer received a football scholarship the following summer and joined the rotation.

3.   Fassero will begin his stint with the Rangers in their bullpen, with an opportunity to join the rotation.

4.   Ghezzi is expected to join the rotation immediately.

5.   Hakes should join the rotation.

6.   He joined the rotation a month ago.

7.   He signed a minor league deal with the Astros, made the club out of spring training, and joined the rotation as the fifth starter in May.

8.   He will join a rotation that includes Scott Elarton, Jose Lima, Wade Miller and Dotel.

9.   If injuries strike, perhaps Owens will join the rotation.

10.   Myette joins the rotation in place of Rogers, who will undergo shoulder surgery and miss the remainder of the season.