The Dodgers signed left-hander Zach Logue to a minor league contract. He has been assigned to Triple-A Oklahoma Metropolis, the place he’ll make his organizational debut tonight (h/t to OKC broadcaster Alex Freedman).
Logue elected free company per week in the past after being waived by the Braves. The 28-year-old had spent practically the complete season with Atlanta’s Triple-A staff. The Braves chosen his contract in July however by no means received him into an MLB sport. They designated him for project on September 1 after they signed John Brebbia.
A Kentucky product, Logue was considered one of 4 gamers whom the Blue Jays dealt to the A’s for Matt Chapman shortly after the lockout. The southpaw pitched on the main league stage with Oakland in 2022 and had a quick stint with the Tigers final season. Opponents hit him onerous, as Logue allowed practically seven earned runs per 9 throughout 68 innings. He struck out a below-average 17% of batters confronted and allowed dwelling runs far too ceaselessly (2.12 per 9 innings).
Whereas Logue has but to idiot MLB hitters, he has had a really good 12 months in Triple-A. He labored in a swing capability with Atlanta’s prime affiliate, beginning 12 of 23 appearances. Logue labored 90 2/3 frames of two.68 ERA ball — the very best ERA of any Triple-A pitcher with a minimum of 75 innings. He struck out a stable 23.5% of opponents whereas retaining his walks to a modest 7.4% clip. He additionally had much more success retaining the ball within the park, permitting simply 0.79 dwelling runs per 9.
Logue will make the bounce to the Pacific Coast League for the ultimate two weeks of the minor league schedule. He’s ineligible for the postseason however could possibly be an possibility for a spot begin or lengthy aid work within the common season — particularly if the Dodgers safe a first-round bye and wish to relaxation their presumptive playoff arms within the ultimate weekend. Logue would qualify for minor league free company at the beginning of the offseason if the Dodgers don’t name him up.
