Has Felix Already Locked Up Final Spot In Rotation?

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It's still early in Atlanta Braves spring training, and he only has two games under his belt, but Felix Hernandez may have already locked up the final spot in the rotation.

The 33-year-old right hander signed a $1 million minor league deal with the Braves as a non-roster invitee.

New Braves pitcher -- Felix.. Felix Hernandez.... pic.twitter.com/fVkAebbynQ

— Zach Klein (@ZachKleinWSB) February 19, 2020

In his first game in a Braves uniform, Hernandez struck out two and walked one in his two innings of work against the Baltimore Orioles. He threw 30 pitches with 17 of them being strikes.

His second game of spring training started off rocky but ended on a high note. The six-time All-Star allowed three hits, one earned run and four strikeouts in 2 2/3 innings of work.

After watching his first two performances, has Felix already solidified himself as a fifth rotational option for the Braves?