The Giants have claimed lefty reliever Kolton Ingram off waivers from the Cardinals and optioned him to Double-A Richmond, the team announced. San Francisco also reinstated outfielder Mike Yastrzemski from the 10-day injured list and optioned right-hander Landon Roupp. The Giants had an opening on the 40-man roster after designating Spencer Howard for assignment over the weekend. St. Louis had DFA Ingram on Sunday.
So continues a nomadic year for Ingram, who hasn’t actually pitched in the majors this season. The 27-year-old southpaw has nevertheless been a part of six organizations this calendar year. Since being designated for assignment by the Angels when the Halos signed Aaron Hicks in January, he has gone to the Tigers, Mets, Rangers, Cardinals and now Giants via waivers.
Up to this point, Ingram has spent the entire season in Triple-A. He owns a 4.26 ERA across 25 1/3 innings. Teams have remained intrigued by him as a depth option despite a mediocre strikeout and walk profile. Ingram owns an average 22.8% strikeout percentage while walking a massive 16.7% of batters faced at the top minor league level this season.
The Giants will keep him out of the Pacific Coast League for the moment, sending him back to Double-A. Ingram has an excellent 2.46 earned run average in 102 1/3 career Double-A frames. He has a 3.66 mark over 59 innings in parts of three seasons in Triple-A. Ingram has only logged a cup of coffee in the big leagues, tossing 5 1/3 innings of seven-run ball with the Halos last year.
Taylor Rogers and Erik Miller are the lefty duo in Bob Melvin’s bullpen. The Giants briefly called up Raymond Burgos to make his MLB debut before sending him outright off the 40-man roster a few days ago. Ethan Small would occupy a 40-man spot when healthy, but he’s been on the injured list all season after suffering a Spring Training oblique strain.
too bad it was not James Ingram – they could use more “yah mo b there”
In AAA 18IP and 12 BBs with STL
but in 2024 he is 25 IP 26 BBs
Not a good line to have — he works out of the stretch way too much
What a weird profile to have so many teams interested in him. Tiny dude who came from a Division III school and can’t find the strike zone. What’s the intrigue? I guess if you’re lefty and can throw at professional velocities, the world’s your oyster.
True that .
I’ve always said that first gal that can bring over 90 from the left side will be the first woman in MLB. Especially since the DH.
I’m sure Reggie Crawford can do better bring him up. These bums they keep trying are ️ trash
If he can ever stay on the field
Rodriguez, Birdsong, Roupp ?
Definitely not “trash”.
Maybe you were thinking about your comment.