Justus Sheffield's Start Likely Pushed Back
Justus Sheffield is likely going to have his scheduled start pushed back until Sunday. Sheffield is scheduled to draw the start against the Houston Astros on Sunday, but they may push it back due to rest. The Mariners want to limit his workload, so they might wait until the homestand to give Sheffield another start. It's likely going to be a bullpen day for the Mariners on Sunday.
Source: Greg Johns
Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Source: Greg Johns
Justus Sheffield Designated For Assignment
Justus Sheffield for assignment on Thursday to make room on the 40-man roster for infielder Tommy La Stella, who was signed to a one-year deal Thursday. Sheffield has pitched in five major-league seasons (four with Seattle) and has gone 12-12 with a 5.47 ERA (4.77 FIP), 1.63 WHIP and 18.2 percent strikeout rate in 186 innings covering 48 appearances (33 starts). Last year in Seattle he had a 3.86 ERA (4.83 FIP), 1.29 WHIP, six walks and seven strikeouts in just 11 2/3 innings over six outings (one start). If Sheffield isn't claimed off waivers or traded to another team, he could return to the organization as both starting and relief depth.
Source: Mariners PR
The Seattle Mariners designated left-hander Source: Mariners PR
Justus Sheffield Heading Back To Minors
Justus Sheffield has been optioned to Triple-A Tacoma on Sunday. They need to shorten their roster, so it seems that Sheffield is the odd man out. He was excellent out of the bullpen for the Mariners. He threw 4 2/3 scoreless innings during his time at the big leagues this season. Although, the Mariners are likely sending him to the minors, so he can stretch out as a starting pitcher. Fantasy managers shouldn't expect Sheffield to remain in the minors for too long.
Source: Kerry Byard
Seattle Mariners pitcher Source: Kerry Byard
Read More News