The Rockies and Cubs have announced a swap of pitchers, with the Rockies adding the southpaw Zac Rosscup out of DFA limbo. Heading to Chicago in return is right-hander Matt Carasiti.
The 29-year-old Rosscup will provide Colorado with a potential lefty specialist. Over his career, he has struggled against righties (and with his command) while dominating opposing lefties to the tune of a .162/.303/.284 slash. He has spent most of the current season at Triple-A, posting 17 strong appearances there (12.7 K/9, 2.6 BB/9, 2.60 ERA).
It’ll be interesting to see if there are any near-term roster moves from Colorado that help explain the move. The club already has two power, late-inning lefties in the pen in Jake McGee and Mike Dunn, though the latter has been hit hard. And converted starter Chris Rusin, another southpaw, continues to post excellent numbers in a relief role.
As for Carasiti, 25, he lost his MLB roster spot after making his debut last year. He hasn’t been called back to the majors in 2017, but has been awfully impressive at Triple-A. Over 30 1/3 innings, he owns a 2.37 ERA with 12.8 K/9 against 3.9 BB/9.
Carasiti will get to pitch to Caratini.
They should put both on the 25 man roster just to do just that.
Next year might help the 2018 Chi town Cubs-expert them to make playoffs this year but next year with are young pitchers ready look out for the 2018 Cubs there just tired now.
I liked Rosscup, but I’m cool with the decent return too.
Well the Rox have shown under Black their willing to cut players under performing regardless of contract (ie: Jason Motte and the soon to be dfa -ed Chad Qualls). Could be a wake up to McGee & Dunn…
Jake McGee has actually been very good this year. Although he has had 2-3 bad appearances recently. But overall he has been much better this year than last. Dunn just reminds me of Boone Logan. Well Boone Logan before his contract year.
I agree. They should trade him strait up for Cody bellinger
That would at least get Bellinger off Satan’s favorite team.
I feel like I’m missing something here.
Cody’s grandma doesn’t do the fake relative of the MLB player very well.
But Kyle’s not an MLB player.
Maybe not right now, but he’s a Champ to me.
And Dominos!
LOL