The Cubs have bought the contract of right-hander Kyle McGowin from the Atlantic League’s Charleston Soiled Birds, the impartial workforce introduced (on X). In response to the transaction log at MLB.com, he’s headed to Double-A Tennessee.
McGowin suited up on the MLB stage for the Nationals every season between 2018-21. He made a career-high 27 appearances in 2021, pitching to a 4.20 ERA by 30 innings. Washington outrighted him off the 40-man roster on the finish of that season. McGowin hasn’t pitched within the majors since then. He spent a part of final season in Triple-A with the Astros, struggling to a 7.36 ERA over 62 1/3 frames within the Pacific Coast League.
The 32-year-old made a pair of spectacular begins within the Atlantic League. He fanned 11 in opposition to one stroll over 10 innings of four-run ball. McGowin pitched virtually completely in aid throughout his MLB time with the Nats, however he has spent most of his minor league profession as a starter. He owns a 5.08 ERA in elements of six Triple-A campaigns and has a managed a 4.34 mark by six years on the Double-A stage.
