2 months agoBoston Red Sox left-hander
Zach Penrod (elbow) is dealing with left-elbow soreness in camp and has gone for an MRI exam. This could be why the Red Sox signed veteran left-handed reliever
Matt Moore to a minor-league deal on Thursday that includes an invitation to spring training. The 27-year-old Penrod made his major-league debut for the BoSox last year and had a 2.25 ERA (5.42 FIP) and 1.75 WHIP with four walks and three strikeouts in four innings out of the bullpen. Penrod was fortunate to have an ERA under 3.00 in his limited work in the big leagues last year. Before getting called up, he had a 4.16 ERA and 1.31 WHIP with a 93:33 K:BB in 62 2/3 innings over 22 appearances (12 starts) with Double-A Portland and Triple-A Worcester. Penrod is competing for a spot in the team's Opening Day bullpen at spring training.
--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: Boston Herald - Gabrielle Starr
11 months agoBoston Red Sox starting pitching prospect
Zach Penrod was recently named Eastern League Pitcher Of The Week. Penrod has been outstanding this season with Double-A Portland as he has pitched 30 innings to the tune of a 2.10 ERA, 1.00 WHIP, and a solid 44:12 K:BB ratio. This past week, the southpaw tallied ten punchouts in consecutive outings for the first time in his career. Penrod has looked quite solid after recovering from Tommy John surgery the past few seasons. Last year, he held a 2.18 ERA, 1.31 WHIP, and 20:11 K:BB ratio through 20 ⅔ innings with High-A. Penrod should be a name to monitor this summer, as he has looked quite strong since the end of his recovery and could become a name to target in dynasty leagues down the road.
--Andy Smith - RotoBallerSource: Portland Sea Dogs
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