The Orioles introduced that right-hander Scott Blewett has been designated for project. The transfer opens up a 26-man roster spot for Brandon Younger, whose first promotion to the majors was reported on yesterday.
Blewett was solely simply claimed off waivers from the Twins earlier this week, and his temporary time within the orange-and-black has seen the righty throw 4 1/3 scoreless innings over two reduction appearances, placing out six of 19 batters confronted. Regardless of the spectacular small pattern, Blewett once more finds himself in DFA limbo, seemingly owing to his lack of remaining minor league choices.
It’s a acquainted story for Blewett, who has a 1.53 ERA in 29 1/3 huge league innings with the Twins and Orioles over the past two seasons however continues to be trying to discover a regular foothold for himself within the Present. His secondary metrics (corresponding to his hard-contact charges) aren’t notably spectacular, and certain maintain a larger sway for entrance workplaces than Blewett’s robust bottom-line outcomes. Blewett additionally hasn’t stood out within the higher minors, posting a 6.93 ERA in 219 1/3 profession innings on the Triple-A stage.
Ought to Blewett clear waivers, he has the precise to reject an outright project to Triple-A Norfolk and choose into free company, since he has beforehand been outrighted in his profession. One would think about one other workforce in want of bullpen assist might have curiosity in claiming Blewett away from Baltimore and giving him an extended look in opposition to MLB hitters, simply because the O’s plucked him off Minnesota’s roster a couple of days in the past.
