Former Alabama starting pitcher designated for assignment by MLB team
According to an announcement Wednesday afternoon by the organization, the Toronto Blue Jays have designated former Alabama Crimson Tide pitcher Spencer Turnbull for assignment.
Turnbull had previously signed a free agent deal with the Blue Jays back in May after going unsigned throughout the offseason.
So far this season, the veteran right-hander had made three appearances with Toronto in the major leagues, one of which was a start. Over those three appearances, Turnbull owns a 1-1 record with a 7.11 ERA and 4:4 K:BB ratio over 6.1 innings pitched.
A former second round pick from the 2014 MLB draft out of Alabama, Turnbull has also made a combined five starts in the minor leagues so far this season between both Triple-A Buffalo and Low-A Dunedin. Combined between the two levels, Turnbull owns an 0-3 record with a 7.13 ERA and 14:9 K:BB ratio across 17.2 innings pitched.
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