Tyrell Jenkins

Jenkins, a former top-100 prospect, began his 2016 campaign with Triple-A Gwinnett, where he posted a 2.91 ERA over 65 innings. Two months into the season, he was shifted from the starting rotation to the bullpen in an effort to speed his path to the big leagues. All went according to plan and the hard-throwing righty was promoted to Atlanta in mid-June. The 24-year-old was granted eight starts, but did not take advantage of his opportunities. After a month-long demotion to Triple-A, he finished the year in the Braves' bullpen. Atlanta had apparently seen enough, swapping declining assets with Texas in an offseason trade that sent Luke Jackson to the Braves. The Rangers then designated Jenkins for assignment and he was claimed by the Reds, before he was later claimed off waivers by the Padres. It is unclear what the Padres intend to do with him in the short term, but Jenkins profiles as a low-to-mid-leverage MLB reliever long term.