The Rays announced that they’ve outrighted left-hander Sean Gilmartin to their alternate training site. He’ll stay in the organization as part of the Rays’ 60-man player pool.
Gilmartin, whom the Rays signed to a minor league contract over the winter, spent a very short period on their roster before they booted him. The club selected Gilmartin’s contract Aug. 7, but it designated him for assignment after he allowed three earned runs on five hits (four strikeouts, one walk) in 3 1/3 innings during a loss to the Yankees on the 8th.
Prior to joining the Rays, Gilmartin saw major league action with the Mets and Orioles from 2015-19. The 30-year-old has recorded a 4.30 ERA/4.63 FIP with 7.22 K/9, 3.24 BB/9 and a 45.4 percent groundball rate across 111 innings.
Another failed first round pick of the Atlanta Braves
Where is Frank Wren these days?
Dunno. Got a ring working in the front office under Dombrowski in Boston. Dismissed when they cleaned house last year. Probably enjoying family time.
Still fooling them.
It was a bad pick by the Braves. In fairness looking back (it’s been 9 years) half the picks ahead of Gilmartin were busts also. Trevor Story was available at Gilmartin’s #28 pick. You can’t change history.
Has a beautiful wife…
She has venereal disease of the mouth though.