Follow the Prospects: Jackson Rutledge, RHP

[imref]

kind of struggling as of late: 4⅔ IP, 6H, 4R, 4ER, 3BB, 0K, HR, 3HBP yesterday

[JCA-CrystalCity]

99 innings, so he's already exceeded last year.  Walks up a lot, Ks down a lot too. I'm guessing he's tired.  I would still like another 20 innings out of him.

[Slateman]

99 innings, so he's already exceeded last year.  Walks up a lot, Ks down a lot too. I'm guessing he's tired.  I would still like another 20 innings out of him.

Yep. Was hoping for MLB debut, but I will take a healthy season.

He'll get his chance next season

[imref]

Call him up: 5IP, 2H, 0R, 2BB, 2K

[Section214]

Maybe he gets a call for a start or two down the stretch before getting shut down? A healthy 100 inning season out of him is a huge win. He will be in the mix for the rotation next Spring Training.

[imref]

Another good start: 5IP, 6H, 2R, 2ER, 2BB, 6K

[JCA-CrystalCity]

Another good start: 5IP, 6H, 2R, 2ER, 2BB, 6K

what are the odds he gets Adon's next start?

[welch]

what are the odds he gets Adon's next start?

At he least, Rutledge ought to replace Cory Abbot as the long relief pitcher / spot starter.

[imref]

Sure would like to see him get a start in the bigs before the season ends: 5IP, 0ER, 2H, 3BB, 7Ks tonight.

[JCA-CrystalCity]

Sure would like to see him get a start in the bigs before the season ends: 5IP, 0ER, 2H, 3BB, 7Ks tonight.

It'll be interesting to see the roster juggling when Ward is back and when / if Rutledge is called up. Do they burn an option on Gore when they shut him down? Irvin? Those are the likely shut down candidates. I could also see something like Gray to the bullpen and Abbott optioned out. Willingham, too, for that matter. 

[Slateman]

https://twitter.com/granthpaulsen/status/1701687986562236802

Rutledge Watch

[JCA-CrystalCity]

Lovely. I suppose that keeps them in a 6 man rotation and La Sorsa or Willingham gets exiled again.

[imref]

Very happy for him. Bumpy roads lead to beautiful places.

[imref]

locking for now, hopefully for good.