Rivers has taken Greg Anthony's place in the rotation the last two games.

Within a month Benson was injured, however, and Feldman took his place in the rotation on April 25.

He was simply marking time and taking his turn in the rotation of shooters until the team was assembled.

Green said he had not yet decided who would take Pulsipher's place in the rotation on Saturday against the Philadelphia Phillies.

Before the season started, Joe Blanton was placed on the disabled list and Kendrick took his spot in the rotation.

He returned to team on September and took the place in the rotation of struggling Enrique González.

For an observer not taking part in the rotation, shortening an axis meant nothing but shrinking the scale.

Zach Stewart took his place in the rotation.

Charles Hudson has taken his place in the starting rotation, and Stoddard is about to take his place on the roster.

Johnson said David West, who came on to relieve Gooden Saturday, would take his place in the rotation.