Steve Trachsel Released
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The Orioles have let go of veteran starter Steve Trachsel.
Trachsel, who was trying to settle into a relief role in Baltimore, had an 8.39 ERA in 8 starts and some relief work. At 37, Trachsel was the oldest pitcher on the Orioles roster.
After going 15-8 for the Mets in 2006, Trachsel's took his success to Baltimore where he made 25 starts before being traded to the Cubs near the deadline. In chicago, Traschel hit a wall, tallying a 8.31 ERA in his stint there. Looking for a veteran starter, the Orioles offered Traschel a spring training invite, which ultimately led to a 5th spot in the rotation. And like many Orioles, Traschel got off to a hot start. In his first two starts he gave up only four runs and was able to place his pitches well. Lately though, that hadn't been the case.
The Orioles recently sent Trachsel to the pen while they made a decision on his future with the club. In his relief work, hitters were batting .333 against him. Finally Dave Trembly and his staff made a decision today.
9:25 AM
Dexter-Sports Inbox
The Orioles have let go of veteran starter Steve Trachsel.
Trachsel, who was trying to settle into a relief role in Baltimore, had an 8.39 ERA in 8 starts and some relief work. At 37, Trachsel was the oldest pitcher on the Orioles roster.
After going 15-8 for the Mets in 2006, Trachsel's took his success to Baltimore where he made 25 starts before being traded to the Cubs near the deadline. In chicago, Traschel hit a wall, tallying a 8.31 ERA in his stint there. Looking for a veteran starter, the Orioles offered Traschel a spring training invite, which ultimately led to a 5th spot in the rotation. And like many Orioles, Traschel got off to a hot start. In his first two starts he gave up only four runs and was able to place his pitches well. Lately though, that hadn't been the case.
The Orioles recently sent Trachsel to the pen while they made a decision on his future with the club. In his relief work, hitters were batting .333 against him. Finally Dave Trembly and his staff made a decision today.
"Just let the numbers and the way he pitched, everybody saw the way he pitched, let that all speak for itself," Manager Dave Trembley said. "I'm not going to address anything in particular. We made the move, and that should be self-explanatory."Trashcsel's next move is most likely retirement. He told the Baltimore Sun this spring that if he didn't make the team he would most likely hang up the cleats. I don't see much interest brewing in Trachsel in the near future.
