Justus Sheffield Has Shaky Outing Friday
6 years agoSeattle Mariners pitcher Justus Sheffield threw four innings Friday against the Blue Jays, picking up a no-decision in his first ever major league start. The 23-year-old southpaw gave up three runs on seven hits while striking out three and walking three in the inefficient 86-pitch effort. It was his second appearance of the season with the M's after getting roughed up in Triple-A this season to a 6.87 ERA through 12 starts. Sheffield fared much better through 78.0 innings at Double-A prior to his promotion (2.19 ERA/27.9% K%), but still has some seasoning to do before becoming a fantasy asset at the big league level. He's one of the top pitching prospects in baseball and will likely remain in the M's rotation over the final five weeks, but isn't a safe arm to trust as the season draws near a close.
Source: MLB.com
Source: MLB.com
Justus Sheffield Designated For Assignment
2 years agoThe Seattle Mariners designated left-hander 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
Source: Mariners PR
Justus Sheffield Heading Back To Minors
3 years agoSeattle Mariners pitcher 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
Source: Kerry Byard