Lefty reliever Rob Zastryzny elected minor league free company, per his transaction log at MLB.com. He cleared outright waivers after being designated for task by the Pirates earlier within the week.
Zastryzny pitched in 21 video games for the Bucs this season. He tossed 20 2/3 innings, working to a 4.79 ERA within the largest workload of his massive league profession. Whereas his fastball averaged a personal-high 93 MPH, he struck out a properly below-average 15.5% of batters confronted. Zastryzny additionally walked opponents at a lofty 13.4% clip and spent a little bit of time on the injured checklist with forearm irritation.
The 31-year-old had higher underlying numbers with the Bucs’ Triple-A group. His 4.41 ERA over 16 1/3 innings wasn’t far off his massive league mark, however he had a strong 23.9% strikeout proportion whereas strolling a microscopic 1.5% of batters confronted. He saved the ball on the bottom at a forty five.8% clip.
Zastryzny has been outrighted a couple of occasions in his profession, which gave him the precise to check free company. He wouldn’t be eligible for postseason play if he catches on with one other membership for the remainder of the season. It wouldn’t be stunning if he turns his consideration to a 2024 touchdown spot this late within the yr.
