Lucas Harrell

Lucas Harrell

39-Year-Old PitcherP
 Free Agent  
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$Elected free agency in October of 2017.
Hits minor-league DL
PToronto Blue Jays  
Undisclosed
August 9, 2017
Harrell was placed on the minor-league disabled list Wednesday, Keegan Matheson of MLB.com reports.
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It's unclear what forced Harrell onto the shelf, but the move is retroactive to Aug. 7, making him eligible to return this Monday if he's ready. While the 32-year-old struggled during his brief stint in the majors this season, he owns an impressive 2.08 ERA through 30.1 innings with Triple-A Buffalo. He'll continue to serve as organizational pitching depth once activated.
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After starting the season in the minor leagues, Harrell reemerged in the major leagues just before the All-Star Break and pitched surprisingly well. In five starts with the Braves, the right-hander compiled a 3.38 ERA, 1.26 WHIP and allowed just one home run. The Braves wisely decided to sell high on him, sending him to the hitter-friendly park in Arlington with the Rangers. As expected, he performed much better when he wasn't in the sultry Texas heat, but his overall numbers hiked up upon the change of scenery, as his ERA jumped to 5.40 and his WHIP leaped to 1.92 while giving up 1.5 homers per nine innings. Harrell signed a minor league contract with the Blue Jays, where he'll likely head to Triple-A to act as an organizational depth piece, although he could compete for a spot in the big leagues if he's willing to move to the bullpen.
After leading the Astros in several pitching categories in 2012, Harrell struggled mightily last season and was ousted from the starting rotation in July. Considering how talent-starved the team is at that position, it was an understandably difficult campaign for the veteran right-hander. Harrell's 17 losses were second-worst in the majors and he nearly allowed more walks (88) than he recorded strikeouts (89) over 153.2 innings. In theory, he's in the mix for a rotation spot again in spring training, but there is a great deal of uncertainty about Harrell's future role and place in the organization.
A surprise addition to the Astros rotation, Harrell took the ball on April 7 and never looked back. He wound up leading the team in starts (32), wins (11) and innings (193.2). While lacking ace-type stuff, he pitches deep into games and gives the Astros quality innings -- something most of the starters on the team struggled to do last season. This spring, Harrell will not have to battle for a rotation spot – he is all but a lock to return. Do not expect a repeat of the 2012 season, but he should be a safe bet to be a league average innings eater.
Harrell quietly put together a season that has him back on the radar as a back-of-the-rotation type starter, finishing with 12 wins, a 2.63 ERA, 1.255 WHIP and 94 strikeouts in 126.2 innings between his two Triple-A teams. Not bad for a guy obtained from the White Sox on a midseason waiver claim. Harrell really needs more time in the minors to refine his arsenal and work on his control, but the Astros might decide to let him take his lumps at the back of their rotation in 2012.
Harrell made his MLB debut in 2010 after six minor league seasons in the White Sox's organization, and he made a few late-season starts for the injured Freddy Garcia. His low strikeout rate in the minors profiles more as a long-relief guy than a starter, and he could break camp in that role with the Sox with a good spring.
Harrell split his 2009 ticket between Double-A Birmingham and Triple-A Charlotte, serving as a starter in both situations. He only allowed a total of seven home runs in his 146 innings, but his K:BB ratio was an ugly 93:69. The walk rate rose to 5.1 BB/9IP when he was promoted to Charlotte. He may fight for one of the White Sox’s final bullpen spots in spring training, but his MLB debut probably won’t come until later in the season.
Harrell's a groundball machine when he's on but a lack of command will limit him until he can get that under control. He's got time to learn but he'll need to make up for lost time after missing the entire 2007 season with elbow surgery. He was able to participate in the organization's fall program so he'll start the year at Double-A.
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Outrighted to Triple-A
PToronto Blue Jays  
July 21, 2017
Harrell has cleared waivers and was outrighted to Triple-A Buffalo, Mike Wilner of Sportsnet 590 The Fan reports.
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Designated for assignment
PToronto Blue Jays  
July 17, 2017
The Blue Jays designated Harrell for assignment Monday, Shi Davidi of Sportsnet.ca reports.
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Joining major-league club
PToronto Blue Jays  
July 1, 2017
Harrell's contract was purchased from Triple-A Buffalo on Saturday, Mike Wilner of Sportsnet 590 The Fan reports.
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Signs minor league contract with Blue Jays
PToronto Blue Jays  
January 30, 2017
Harrell agreed to a minor league deal with the Blue Jays on Monday that includes an invitation to spring training, Ben Nicholson-Smith of Sportsnet.ca reports.
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Becomes free agent Friday
PFree Agent  
Groin
October 28, 2016
Harrell declined his outright assignment and was granted free agency Friday.
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