Texas Rangers sign relief pitcher Kyle McClellan to minor league deal – MLB Update
Texas Rangers have signed relief pitcher Kyle McClellan to a minor league deal. McClellan last played for the St. Louis Cardinals and did well on the mound.
He finished with consistent stats of 5.30 ERA along with eleven strikeouts and 1.34 WHIP. Overall his career stats are also consistent at 3.69 ERA along with six saves, 257 strikeouts and 1.29 WHIP.
“Kyle has had success on winning clubs in a variety of roles – starter, setup guy, and swing man, He’ll be in the mix for any one of several spots on the staff. His versatility and makeup should be real assets to the club,” Texas GM Jon Daniels said on Kyle’s
signing.
Experts believe that his signing with the Rangers is a great sign as Kyle’s presence will make a drastic impact. He was exceptional in the Cardinals’ franchise last season while now his new beginning will certainly make a good demonstration of his exceptional
plays.
Meanwhile news is coming in the media that Texas Rangers pitcher Matt Harrison has declined an invitation to participate in the World Baseball Classic.
"It was truly an honor to be asked to be a part of a team that represents our country, but at the same time I didn't want to risk injury after throwing a career high in innings It's my fourth pitch right now and I want to get that better,” Harrison texted
Tuesday and told the media with detail about his plans not going into World Baseball Classic.
Matt Harrison achieved good numbers in the last Major League outing of 3.29 ERA along with 18-11 win loss, 133 strikeouts and 1.26 WHIP. Overall his career stats are also consistent at 4.08 ERA along with 48-30 win-loss, 381 strikeouts and 1.38 WHIP.
Along with two very good pitchers, the Rangers have also some other good options in the bullpen including Joe Nathan, Michael Kirkman, Josh Lindblom and Jason Frasor.
Joe Nathan possesses good ERA at 2.80 along with 37 saves, 78 strikeouts and 1.06 WHIP. Overall he possesses good career numbers as well of 2.87 ERA along with 298 saves, 839 strikeouts and 1.11 WHIP.
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