The Dodgers signed lefty reliever Jack Taschner to a minor league deal. Albuquerque Isotopes GM John Traub confirmed in an email to MLBTR that the southpaw was added to the roster yesterday. Taschner allowed one of Allen Craig's two home runs in Sunday's blowout loss to the Memphis Redbirds. Dodgers GM Ned Colletti has been stockpiling veteran relievers – he also added Claudio Vargas, Jesus Colome, and Kiko Calero to the Triple A club recently.
Taschner, 32, posted a 6.05 ERA, 7.9 K/9, and 3.7 BB/9 in 19.3 innings for the Pirates this year before being designated for assignment on June 8th. He later elected free agency after refusing an outright assignment to the minors. Taschner's line against lefties in his brief time with the Pirates was odd – he struck out nine and walked one in 6.6 innings, but also allowed eight hits and seven runs.
The Dodgers' bullpen features lefties Hong-Chih Kuo and George Sherrill. Kuo must be used carefully, while Sherrill has struggled.
I can sleep now knowing that we have acquired Taschner for the playoff chase.
Sarcastic comments on minor league depth signings are so creative and original.
good dept now find the best guy from Triple-A and bring him up
HAHAHAHAHAHAHA
Jackie Sherrill>George Sherrill
Jackie Chan > George Sherrill
You obviously didnt see Taschner pitch this year……
It’s almost a guarantee if you bring him in with runners on they will score. Or he will walk the first batter he faces then give up an HR.
He was cut by the Giants, Phillies, and Pirates for a reason.
No, Taschner is worse. Sherrill has at least shown some potential (in previous years). Taschner has serious control issues.
Sherrill’s allowed over 60% of inherited runners to score this season, too…
Sherrill’s allowed over 60% of inherited runners to score this season, too…