Miami Marlins’ Carlos Zambrano removed from rotation as Wade LeBlanc takes his position-MLB Update
After watching the starting pitcher Carlos Zambrano struggle on the mound for most part of the season, the Miami Marlins have shifted him to the bullpen now. As a replacement, the relief pitcher Wade LeBlanc has been taken out from the bullpen for doing
the starting job from now onward.
The move underscores the continuous failures by Zambrano this year. Despite possessing the credentials for throwing solid innings, he has posted the dismal ERA of 4.37 in the season. Along with the rest of the Marlins’ starters, he has failed to record wins
for the club.
While it is understandable that the Miami’s offence has floundered by-and-large, this cannot become an excuse for Zambrano. The runs that he gave up have actually cost the club immensely.
As LeBlanc has been announced to fill the vacated spot on the rotation now, he will be dealing with the challenge to live up to the expectations of the manager Ozzie Guillen.
As a relief pitcher, LeBlanc maintains an impressive ERA of 1.15 this year. However, when it comes to being a starter, it is an altogether different ballgame. Therefore, the task for him ahead is never going to be easy.
Meanwhile, Marlins’ manager Guillen is looking forward to improved results from Zambrano as a reliever.
"I want to put him there to see how it works," Guillen said.
Zambrano has been extremely effective as a starter in the past with great number of wins recorded. Therefore, once he gets his rhythm back, he can prove formidable for the opponents.
There is a bright possibility that with the burden lightened as a reliever, he can now restore his form. With few good outings on the mound, he can regain the confidence and can use it to for asserting his forte as a quality hurler.
Meanwhile, LeBlanc has a great opportunity to get acknowledged now. He has thrown extremely well as a reliever. By building on those great performances by him, he can end up becoming a prized addition in the Marlins’ rotation.
It will be interesting to see to what extent he can be successful. Similarly, it will be hoped that Zambrano goes on to contribute to the success of the club in the remaining part of the season as a relief pitcher.
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