MLB: Promoted prospects who are making a difference
#4 Tyler Glasnow
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Tyler Glasnow isn’t currently on the Pirates’ big league roster, but may find himself there soon. He made his Major League debut on July 7th against the Cardinals, lasting just five and a third, giving up four earned runs. The positive is that he gave up just four hits and walked two. It was his 87 pitches and jam he got himself into in the sixth that got him pulled.
Glasnow was the eighth ranked prospect in the MLB at the time of his debut and entered the season as a consensus top 15 prospect. In AAA this season he has compiled a 7-3 record with a 1.94 ERA.
His ERA ranks third in the International League and his strikeouts (122) rank first. He’s also holding lefties to just a .159 average with no home runs.
Where he can help
The Pirates are currently running with a four-man rotation until rookie Jameson Taillon comes back from the DL, which is expected to be tonight. Even with his addition, Francisco Liriano has struggled mightily with a 5.11 ERA. 23-year-old Chad Kuhl has appeared in just four games and posted a 4.19 ERA.
The Pirates rank 15th in team ERA and 21st in quality starts amongst their starters. Their bullpen is one of the highest working units in the league, ranking second in innings pitched with 332 innings.
Glasnow can either come back up as a spot starter or help as a long-term inning eater in the ‘pen.
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