The Braves announced Wednesday that they’ve designated right-hander Shane Carle for assignment in order to open a 40-man roster spot for righty Jeremy Walker, whose contract has been selected from Triple-A Gwinnett. Right-hander Wes Parsons was optioned to Gwinnett to clear a spot on the 25-man roster.
Carle, 28 next month, is only months season removed from a 2018 season that saw him finish the year with a 2.86 ERA in 63 innings of work, although he looked quite unlikely to repeat that production moving forward. Carle averaged just 6.1 K/9 against 3.9 BB/9 last season, surviving in large part due to a deflated .258 average on balls in play and excellent fortune in terms of home runs allowed (0.29 HR/9, 4.2% HR/FB).
Carle’s end-of-season numbers were buoyed by a particularly hot start to the season; however, after posting a 0.69 ERA in his first 26 innings, the righty came down to Earth with a 4.38 ERA and an unpalatable 24-to-21 K/BB ratio in his final 37 innings of work.
This season has been a particularly ugly one for Carle. In 9 1/3 big league innings he’s allowed 10 runs, walked nine batters and hit three more while striking out just six. His Triple-A results haven’t been much more encouraging, as he’s limped to a 5.13 ERA with 8.4 K/9, 3.8 BB/9 and a 46 percent ground-ball rate. To Carle’s credit, he’s had the BABIP pendulum swing the other direction against him with Gwinnett, as he’s seen hitters bat .356 on balls put into play against him. He’s still limiting homers (0.54 HR/9) in amid talk of juiced balls in one of the most hitter-friendly seasons the International League has ever seen.
Carle has an option remaining beyond the 2019 season, so a club in need of some bullpen help could certainly take a look at him as middle relief depth. The Braves will spend the next week trying to trade him but could also try to pass him throughout outright waivers (although last season’s success and the remaining option make him a decent bet to be claimed).
As for Walker, 24, he carved up Double-A opponents this season before a brief 11-inning stopover in Gwinnett. The 2016 fifth-round pick is now slated to make his MLB debut on the heels of 69 2/3 innings of 2.84 ERA ball and a 71-to-8 K/BB ratio between Double-A and Triple-A.
Pretty easy to see this coming. Wish we could flip him for cash or project rookie ball guy or bag of balls. He looked to good last year for him to go down like this.
“project rookie ball guy or bag of balls”, it appears neither of those ares valid trade assets.
Maybe not a bag of balls, but a project rookie ball guy is more valuable than nothing at all by DFA SC
What is wrong with newcomb. He has been best out of pen last month but without enough innings. just spot insertings except maybe 2 innings sunday. Why will they use him????
Huh?
Lol I had that same exact response written earlier but figured skidies just high, hammered, or 10 yo.
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hey @DanRogers try calling him a “dummy”, see if you get a better response that way….bwahaha
RIP in peace, Shane. One year wonder.
In truth it was only real a half season wonder. But it was a good half season
Who else can’t wait to see what AA pulls in right before the deadline? Luis Castillo is my pick. Or deGrom. I think there is enough problems going on in the clubhouse for the Mets that he could actually pull off a trade for deGrom. Wishful thinking but if its gonna happen then it will be this weekend for either player.
The haul NY would require for deGrom to Atlanta would be high. NY is stupid, but they’re not that stupid. I think.
Of course it would take an overpay but it’s one that is tolerable and should at least be explored. It’s time to contend and wins in this game cost you.
Plus I’m sure BVW is itching to deal. He hasn’t really made a move in awhile. Maybe he is like Dipoto and has a need to trade often. I think he just likes doing paperwork.
Saw a report connecting Atlanta to Minor I really hope that is not the case
I eould much rather have Stroman or just go with a 6 man rotation and make a couple deals to strengthen The bullpen
Greinke
MadBum
Stroman
Are the only SP options I am interested in seeing be acquired
Greinke seems like the most natural fit….high-end controllable pitcher, we take on his large contract with our ‘financial flexibility’ rather than giving back high-end prospects and only give back a few 2nd tier prospects.
Hopefully the Braves rebuild and continue to be farm system champs. Seems like that is all they care about anyway.
lol….winning championships in AAA is important to those guys too!
The reason is it makes casuals think championships are guaranteed if you have prospects. Casuals make up bulk of their revenue. You brainwash them and then they end up on MLBTRADEUMORS thinking they know baseball
yes ‘Casuals’ unfortunately pay the bills and are often front office apologists while not too quick to complain….sound business plan when you think about it lol