The Diamondbacks have officially announced their signing of right-hander Scott McGough, with left-hander Tyler Gilbert designated for assignment in a corresponding move.
Gilbert, 29 next week, was first selected to the big leagues in August of 2021. Incredibly, he threw a no-hitter in his first ever major league start, becoming the fourth player in MLB history to do so. He finished that season with 40 innings pitched over six starts and three relief appearances, posting a 3.15 ERA, despite a meager 15.9% strikeout rate.
He took a step back in 2022, tossing 34 1/3 innings with a 5.24 ERA and an even lower strikeout rate of 13.7%. He was frequently optioned to the minors, tossing 44 innings in Triple-A with a 7.57 ERA. He was placed on the injured list in late July due to an elbow sprain and never returned.
The Diamondbacks will now have a week to trade Gilbert or pass him through waivers. He still has two option years remaining and less than a year of service time, which perhaps could give him some appeal for a team looking to add depth that they can stash in the minors.
unforgiving game. Threw a no hitter and then let go not to long after. Shows you how great you have to be.
He will be signed by the Rays or Dodgers and get some down-votes for the Cy Young Award.
Arizona had snatched him from the Dodgers in a Rule 5 draft. Dodgers had acquired him from the Phillies for an order of garlic fries.
I got wasted after that no hitter against the dads. That was a dark August night.
I would like for Cleveland to pick him up
Gilbert will be picked up. Im surprised Chris Heston was never picked up
Bring him home to the bay!
He’ll get a job. He just had a down year
He was a lot of fun to watch in 2021. His control was nuts. Sad to see him go