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Marlins make expected decision on veteran right-hander
TL;DR
The Miami Marlins have designated veteran right-hander Chris Paddack for assignment after a disappointing performance. Paddack signed a one-year contract worth $4 million but went 0-5 with a 7.63 ERA in seven games.
Key points
- Marlins designated Chris Paddack for assignment
- Paddack signed a one-year, $4 million contract
- He went 0-5 with a 7.63 ERA in seven games
- Allowed a major league-leading 26 earned runs
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The Miami Marlins experiment with right-hander Chris Paddack has come to an end, as he was designated for assignment on Tuesday, according to The Athletic's Ken Rosenthal. The Marlins signed Paddack to a one-year ($4 million) contract in the offseason after trading away right-hander Edward Cabrera to the Chicago Cubs.
In seven games (six starts) with the Marlins, the 30-year-old went 0-5 with a 7.63 ERA and allowed a major league-leading 26 earned runs.
Chris Paddack has not been good in his career
Throughout his eight years in the big leagues, Paddack has not been a great pitcher, with a 4.79 career ERA. A former eighth-round pick of the Marlins in the 2015 MLB Draft, Paddack was shipped out west to the San Diego Padres a year later (2016) in a trade for right-handed closer .
Q&A
Why did the Miami Marlins designate Chris Paddack for assignment?
The Marlins designated Chris Paddack for assignment due to his poor performance, where he recorded a 0-5 record and a 7.63 ERA in seven games.
What was Chris Paddack's contract with the Miami Marlins?
Chris Paddack signed a one-year contract worth $4 million with the Miami Marlins during the offseason.
How many earned runs did Chris Paddack allow with the Marlins?
Chris Paddack allowed a major league-leading 26 earned runs during his time with the Miami Marlins.
