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CLE •
7 months ago
It’s a bit jarring that McKenzie passed through waivers unclaimed following his removal from Cleveland’s 40-man roster last week. The 27-year-old righty will remain with the organization at Triple-A Columbus where he’ll attempt to put his once-promising career back on track. He’s a true reclamation project for the Guardians’ pitching apparatus.
CLE •
7 months ago
McKenzie reached back for some extra velocity this spring and lost his command in the process. Demoted to the pen prior to Opening Day, he ended up with an 11.12 ERA and a 4/7 K/BB in 5 2/3 innings. It’ll be interesting to see if someone takes a chance on him here. He’s making just $1.95 million, and he’s not eligible for free agency until after 2027, so getting him turned around could provide quite a payoff.