The Blue Jays announced that right-hander Ben Rowen, who was designated for assignment by Toronto following Monday’s acquisitions of Francisco Liriano and Scott Feldman, has been claimed off waivers by the Brewers. He’ll head to Triple-A, according to an announcement from the Brewers.
Rowen, 27, has spent the entire season with Toronto’s Triple-A affiliate and posted a very strong 2.47 ERA with 6.3 K/9 against 2.1 BB/9 in 47 1/3 innings of relief. Rowen’s submarine arm slot makes it exceptionally difficult to elevate the ball against him, as evidenced by the mere eight home runs he’s surrendered in 374 innings at the minor league level (0.2 HR/9). He’s generated ground-balls at a 64.9 percent rate this season at the Triple-A level and boasts a strong 1.85 ERA in his minor league career.
Wish Braves would had claimed him.
Psh free quality arms come and get em!
I have never seen him pitch but based on his stats and throwing motion I wonder why he has never been able to get a (steady) spot in a major league bullpen.
Well, the Blue Jays still got Cecil…
Wow that’s strange to see a guy with so much success in his minor league career get discarded like that. Usually there is a reason like having a bad season or having a good season but never really impressed, but good career and season is odd. Glad we grabbed him. Always fun to have a submariner