The San Francisco Giants begin their Cactus League schedule against the Texas Rangers, with Landen Roupp taking the mound. Roupp, a right-handed pitcher with a promising past season, now looks to secure a rotation spot amidst tough competition. The top four rotation spots appear to be held down by Logan Webb, Robbie Ray, and Justin Verlander, with Jordan Hicks projected for the fourth slot. This leaves Roupp vying for the fifth spot against Kyle Harrison and Hayden Birdsong, both of whom also present strong cases for inclusion.

Roupp's 2023 season showed potential, with an ERA of 3.58 over 50.1 innings. However, he also struggled with a high walk rate of 12%. His performance will be crucial this spring as he seeks to distinguish himself in a competitive environment. If he does not claim a starting position, Roupp is expected to transition to the bullpen, which suggests his role in the team is secure either way.