Former Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Spencer Turnbull has landed himself a new contract with the Kansas City Royals as he has agreed to a new deal.
The Cubs announced a few days ago that they cut ties with Turnbull as they released him back into free agency after a tough couple of outings in Chicago.
Former Blue Jay Spencer Turnbull signs with the Royals
Thee Royals just announced that they have agreed to terms on a minor league deal with Turnbull which will not be his third team of the season.
Between-quarters news:
Spencer Turnbull has been signed to a minor league contract by the Kansas City Royals and assigned to the Omaha Storm Chasers. Turnbull opted out of his deal with the Cubs organization on Thursday.
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The Royals announced that Turnbull has been assigned to Omaha in Triple-A to begin his time within the organization while they have placed pitcher Jacob Wallace on IL.
The following roster moves have been made:
- RHP Jacob Wallace was placed on the Injured List.
- RHP Spencer Turnbull signed a Minor League Contract with the Royals and was assigned to Omaha.
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Turnbull's numbers at the major league level has not been great this season as he has a 7.11 ERA with a 1-1 record which all came with the Blue Jays as he was never called up while playing for Chicago.
While Turnbull has had a very tough time this season after coming back from injury, just last season he finished with a 2.65 ERA in 54.1 innings pitched for the Philadelphia Phillies which is why so many teams are still giving him a chance.
Can Spencer Turnbull still be a solid MLB pitcher?
