Tigers shifting Anibal Sanchez to bullpen
Detroit Tigers pitcher Anibal Sanchez will be moved to the bullpen, according to manager Brad Ausmus.
What It Means:
The nail in Sanchez's starting coffin came after the Los Angeles Angels lit him on fire for six runs in three innings on Tuesday. The 32-year-old right-hander will carry a 6.67 ERA and 1.68 WHIP (in 56 2/3 innings) into the bullpen. He will likely be used in low-leverage situations in the immediate future. Shane Greene (blister) could potentially take over Sanchez's spot in the rotation once he has finished up with his rehab assignment.
Sanchez owns a 5.33 xFIP and a below league average 18.6 strikeout percentage this season. Our models currently project him to record a 4.48 ERA and an 18.3 strikeout percentage over the remaining course of the season.
Source:
Rotoworld.com
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