Landen Roupp's strong performance in the Giants' Cactus League win against the Mariners showcased his potential for the rotation. Throwing three scoreless innings with five strikeouts, he debuted a new cutter pitch, suggesting significant improvement over the previous year. Manager Bob Melvin noted Roupp's command of his pitches has enhanced, particularly his fastball, which has good movement and velocity. The competition for the fifth spot includes Hayden Birdsong and Kyle Harrison, leaving Roupp's future role in question—whether as a starter or reliever—if he doesn't secure the rotation position.
"It's a different level than he was last year," said manager Bob Melvin. "...Now, he's throwing all his pitches for strikes. It starts with the command of his fastball."
"I've been talking to J.P. about it a lot and it's been feeling really good in the pen and I'm able to locate it," said Roupp, who struck out Cade Marlowe with a cutter.
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