Liam Hendricks is hurt and if you’ve read our coverage this year, there’s probably a reason he wouldn’t be an option anyway. In the bullpen, there are at least three guys: Kendall Graveman, Joe Kelly and Garret Crochet. Which is part of why the White Sox have underachieved. Against that, there are as many as four starting pitchers who could hold some level of intrigue: Dylan Cease, Lucas Giolito, Lance Lynn and Michael Kopech. And under Jerry Reinsdorf’s ownership, they’ve been that rarest of commodities: committed to their players. But they are also only 5.5 games out in a woeful division. 500 when the Rangers left town Wednesday night. The other thing, and this might border on conspiracist, but it also wouldn’t surprise me if they want those guys split up, so that at least one of them is always an instant away from joining the big league club without any potential travel hassles.īut let’s put it this way: The Rangers have need for starting pitching and relief help, as well. There are only so many high leverage innings to go around and the most important thing is they continue to get that regular work. So best I can come up with is this theory: It would not surprise me if the Rangers want at least one of Speas, Marc Church and side-armer Chase Lee at Frisco and one at Round Rock for a couple of reasons. It seemed odd that this week the Rangers promoted OF Dustin Harris and RHP Owen White from Double-A Frisco to Triple-A Round Rock and didn’t include Speas. Since May 17, he’s allowed one unearned run in 14.2 innings on five hits and five walks. Speas, who was away from baseball, has obliterated Double-A hitters for the last month. ME: The big club? How about Triple-A? Bit of a mystery to me and answers haven’t been forthcoming. What do you think? #EvanHelpUs- Orlando Munoz June 20, 2023 Seems like they're wasting bullets with this guy. What does speas need to do to get promoted to the big league club? His stuff is too good to keep in the minors. Here is what Chris Young must consider: The Rangers have probably arrived a year earlier than expected is he willing to deal the kinds of pieces that will be necessary to fully maximize this opportunity? But, sure, you’d love to add a Cliff Lee type to the top of the rotation to really give yourself a shot to go deep into the playoffs. There is still some depth in the minors, which can help them navigate the rest of the regular season. And Kansas City’s Scott Barlow would also be an option.Īs for starters: Yes, it’s a need. I think before it’s over Pittsburgh’s David Bednar may still end up available. Other relievers? Just look at the White Sox (Kendall Graveman, Joe Kelly, Garret Crochet). Not sure the Guardians are willing to discuss him, but that’s a proven closer with absolutely filthy stuff who would allow the bullpen to settle into some very well-defined and workload-manageable roles. If I’m the Rangers and I’m talking to Cleveland this summer about pitching, Clase might be my higher priority than Shane Bieber. Smith has been great in the closer’s role, but I think in the postseason, you need a guy who can overpower a hitter.
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