The Rockies announced that they have claimed right-hander Adam Ottavino off of waivers from the Cardinals (Twitter link). The Rockies optioned their new acquisition to Triple-A.
Ottavino, 26, debuted in the Major Leagues with the 2010 Cardinals but spent all of last season in the minors. He posted a 4.85 ERA with 7.7 K/9 and 4.5 BB/9 in 141 innings as a starter for the Cardinals' Triple-A affiliate in 2011. The 2006 first rounder has a 4.29 ERA with 7.8 K/9 and 4.3 BB/9 in six minor league seasons.
Too bad. This guy just didn’t figure it out. He has good stuff.
Picking up a former 1st rounder who’s still only 26 is a cheap and solid decision. He seems to be damaged goods, but guys like that appear as good relievers occasionally out of nowhere.
very good call, @Fishing Bill