Josh Schmidt will start in Game 2 of the Thunder's series with the Portland Sea Dogs. Because of rain last week, both Jeremy Bleich and Zach McAllister are on turn for Thursday's series finale. Manager Franklin has elected to go with McAllister, something that should surprise nobody.

What they do with Bleich is yet to be determined, although I wouldn't be surprised if he worked out of the bullpen. It all depends on who the team gets to replace promoted relievers Humberto Sanchez and Eric Wordekemper.