Best wishes to Jerome Williams father

As noted in the Trib, Jerome Williams father is seriously ill with complications from undiagnosed Hepatitis C and is awaiting kidney and liver transplant surgery in Oregon next week. He had already had a kidney transplant in November but his body began to reject the organ, necessitating another transplant. Best wishes to the Williams family for a successful surgery and quick recovery for Glenn Williams so that he can enjoy his son's (hopefully) long and successful pitching career with the Giants.

This could explain why he was placed last in the rotation. If he was placed any higher, he would face more pressure. However, as the 5th starter, he would not face as much pressure as a higher position.