TODAY: Gose cleared waivers, as per his MLB.com profile web page, and selected to turn into a free agent somewhat than settle for an outright project to Triple-A Columbus.
AUGUST 21: The Guardians have designated left-hander Anthony Gose for project, per their transactions tracker at MLB.com. Left-hander Joey Cantillo has been recalled to take his spot on the energetic roster.
That is the second time that Gose has been rapidly designated for project after being added to Cleveland’s roster. The primary stint led to 1 look however he didn’t get despatched to the mound in any respect within the second stint. He’s out of choices and due to this fact can’t be despatched to the minors except he’s faraway from the 40-man roster solely and handed by waivers.
The transformed outfielder underwent Tommy John surgical procedure in September of 2022, then was non-tendered by the Guards. He re-signed with them on a two-year minor league deal, overlaying his rehab from that process and deliberate return to the mound this 12 months.
His outcomes each earlier than and after the surgical procedure have featured numerous strikeouts but in addition numerous walks. In 29 main league innings, from 2021 to the current, he has a 4.34 ERA, 30.9% strikeout price and 13.8% stroll price. In his 39 Triple-A innings this 12 months, he has a 3.46 ERA, 32.9% strikeout price however a 15% stroll price.
With the commerce deadline now handed, the Guardians can have no alternative however to position Gose on waivers once more. Gamers with at the very least three years of service time or a earlier outright have the precise to reject outright assignments and elect free company, with Gose assembly each of these standards. Final week, he handed by waivers unclaimed and accepted an outright project to Triple-A Columbus, so maybe that sequence of occasions will happen once more within the coming days.
