The Mariners have released Aaron Heilman from their minor league camp, according to Larry Stone of the Seattle Times (on Twitter).
Heilman, 33, signed a minor league deal with the Mariners this past January after posting a 6.88 ERA, 8.4 K/9, and 2.8 BB/9 in 35 1/3 innings for the Diamondbacks last season. He struggled to keep the ball on the ground, with a 38.5% groundball rate, which resulted in a whopping eight homers allowed.
The FrontLine Sports client has a career 4.40 ERA, 7.8 K/9, 3.7 BB/9, and 43.1% groundball rate in 630 innings as both a starter and reliever for the Mets, Cubs, and Diamondbacks.
Aw man, I really was looking forward to continuously making fun of my mariners fan friend for his team having both Heilman and Perez. I guess Ollie is good enough.
Perez is gone to
Aaron Heilman. Eternal Prospect Aaron Heilman, right?
Wrong! You have him confused with someone else. This is Aaron Heilman the Eternal Starter, not the in reality, nothing more than a Middle Relief Pitcher, guy.