The Rays have released right-hander Evan Scribner, per Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times (via Twitter). The move comes just about a month since Scribner signed on with Tampa Bay.
Scribner, a 32-year-old reliever, had made just one appearance this spring, throwing a clean frame. Evidently, the Rays did not like what they saw or the sides both decided to go their separate ways.
It seems that Scribner will need to earn his way back to the majors with another organization. He has seen at least some MLB time in each of the past seven seasons, working to a 4.15 ERA and 8.3 K/9 against 1.5 BB/9 in 169 frames. Remarkably, he handed out just six walks in his 93 most recent major-league innings. Unfortunately, injuries limited Scribner to just 33 2/3 innings at all levels over the past two seasons.
Hope he latches on somewhere and brings back Epic Sax Guy for his Entrance Music.
Control control control he was a single a rule 5 pick not long ago and returned during spring training
Jays will probably sign him. 🙂
Go get him, Reds.
C C…. S U!!!!!
Always has freakish strikeout-walk rates. If he is healthy and can get his hr’s under control, he’s a legitimate pen piece.
Scribbles!