The Twins have outrighted righty Kohl Stewart, per a team announcement. The club also confirmed a host of other, more significant transactions that had previously been reported.
Stewart has elected free agency, officially bringing an end to a seven-year tenure with the Minnesota organization. Now 25 years of age, he landed with the club as the fourth overall pick of the 2013 draft.
Though he drew top prospect grades for some time after being drafted, Stewart ran into trouble in the upper minors. He did ultimately crack the majors but hasn’t shown much ability to get swings and misses from MLB hitters. In 62 total frames, he carries a 4.79 ERA with 4.9 K/9 and 3.8 BB/9.
Bold.
you know Twins, you should keep your starting options open for next year with your entire rotation gone.
Brad Radke should rebound strong.
Stewart would never start for the Twins, he’s awful and there are better options
But Kohl stinks so he is not an option for a Twins team looking to win
I was surprised he even made it to the majors, so that in itself is an accomplishment. This had to be done.
Signed very young and raw. Never saw an uptick on his velocity and his command was avg at best. Bummer, I always have high hopes for top 5 picks. It hurts missing on a pick that high.
Agree, missing on top picks does hurt but in MLB you can get lucky and draft a Half of Famer in the 38th round !