Tyrell Jenkins promoted to the majors.

[Heyward]

‏@grantmcauley

#Braves called up RHP Tyrell Jenkins from @GwinnettBraves. RHP Casey Kelly sent down.

 

[Deester11]

I hope its to start. I hate that he's in the pen. Maybe that's his fast track, but I think he's got more potential to start. Going all out for a few innings may be beneficial though.

 

[zitothebrave]

Pen is probably the best place for him. He needs to work on his command a bunch. A guy striking out 6 and walking 3 per 9 in the minors doesn't bode very well for the majors.

 

[bravesfanMatt]

Good luck to our forgotten piece of the Heyward trade!!!

 

[UNCBlue012]

I hope he does well! His stuff is very good. He just needs to work on his command. That WHIP is insane.

 

[nsacpi]

That WHIP is insane.

Are you referring to the 1.45 this year or the 1.40 for his minor league career.

 

[ATLBraves247]

Are you referring to the 1.45 this year or the 1.40 for his minor league career.

That is high

 

[Russ2dollas]

No problem starting him in the pen. Maybe it helps him focus on missing more bats.

But I hope we are still thinking starter long term for him

 

[cajunrevenge]

If Jenkins can get guys out in the pen he will eventually get a shot at starting. With his peripheral stats at AAA I just cant see him being effective as a starter right now in the majors. His lack of durability might be a reason behind the move as well. If they dont think he can hold up for 200 innings year after year then better to get 70 innings in relief than 100 innings a year as a starter.