Don't see this at all. I suspect O'Brien has some Lucas Sims/ Tony Santillan bullpen upside, but is being used as a starter for now because they want to get him innings in case the light bulb goes on, and he realizes he can survive without nibbling.
I really like him as a relief arm similar to Jeff Hoffman, who's put together a dominant 18 innings as a full-time bullpen arm.
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