MLB insider floats Rays' World Series rotation shake-up for late-series advantage over Brewers

The Rays are considering starting Nick Martinez in Game 1 of the World Series against the Brewers while pushing back their top two starters, Drew Rasmussen and Freddy Peralta, according to Ken Rosenthal. This strategy could work if the series extends to six or seven games, allowing both Rasmussen and Peralta to pitch on regular rest in the later games. However, the Brewers swept the Dodgers in the NLCS despite facing their best pitchers, suggesting Tampa's rotation gamble may backfire if Milwaukee dominates early.

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