Braves Acquire Rockies Pitcher Tyler Kinley

[CrimsonCowboy]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1950599899520618682

 

[Carp]

I knew we'd be buyers!

 

[CrimsonCowboy]

My guess is this is a guy who can help out after at least two of the current relievers are dealt by tomorrow

 

[Carp]

For real though, I don't get this move. Unless he pitches his ass off the last 2 months, we won't be picking up the option.

I get targeting relievers like Pierce Johnson, who you think you can fix. But Pierce Johnson was pre-arb.

 

[bravesfanMatt]

I assume this is a pre-cursor to other moves.. but he hasn't been horrible the last month or so.. but none of his pitches are worth a shit. So I agree with Carp, that option is a pretty easy decline.

 

[UNCBlue012]

Great move if the cost is low. He has terrific metrics and a cheap option for next season

 

[CrimsonCowboy]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1950603396093976948

 

[50PoundHead]

I can't believe the Rockies are sellers.

 

[CJ9]

Gave up Austin Smith, who is nothing. Double A reliever, 26 years old and nothing all that exciting.

 

[bravesfanMatt]

never mind targeting a Rockies pitcher tbh... just never know how they will perform away from that place and with new coaching. so who knows on this guy.

 

[Carp]

Savant page is pretty intriguing:

 

[CyYoung31]

Savant page is pretty intriguing:

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Looks like Blewett part two.

 

[bravesfanMatt]

Elly DFA's to make room on the 40 man btw..

 

[rawwr]

Maybe he'll see better results if he's out of coors, his home/away splits are interesting (.352 woba at home/.269 away)

 

[CrimsonCowboy]

De Los Santos DFA

 

[thewupk]

For real though, I don't get this move. Unless he pitches his ass off the last 2 months, we won't be picking up the option.

I get targeting relievers like Pierce Johnson, who you think you can fix. But Pierce Johnson was pre-arb.

Because the team needs bodies with useable arms in the pen

 

[Carp]

Looks like Blewett part two.

Maybe. But at least Kinley has the excuse of playing in Coors. Pierce turned out pretty good after leaving there.

 

[Tapate50]

eh, like Pierced Johnson there may be some pitch mix tweaks that can make him level up. Getting him away from Coors ain't gonna hurt either.

 

[Tapate50]

Maybe. But at least Kinley has the excuse of playing in Coors. Pierce turned out pretty good after leaving there.

Jinx bitch.