A day after manager Bruce Bochy indicated Rocker would not pitch in the majors this year, GM Chris Young is saying otherwise.
Frisco RoughRiders pitcher Kumar Rocker, one of the top prospects in the Rangers' organization, throws during the second innings of a baseball game against San Antonio Missions, on Wednesday, Aug. 21, 2024, at Riders Field in Frisco.Good enough that he changes the Rangers minds on an almost daily basis.
GM Chris Young said Sunday the club had not ruled out the possibility of Rocker making his big league debut before this season ends. That came barely a day afterNot a conflict, the pair merely hadn’t had a chance to catch up after Rocker’s latest blitzing of Triple-A opponent.Rocker, 24, pitched five innings against Las Vegas on Friday in his second Triple-A start, allowing three hits and two runs, while striking out eight and walking one.
It’s all a lot to consider, but Rocker has given the Rangers a lot to think about. And that hasn’t often been the case where pitching is concerned., Rangers beat writer/insider. Evan has covered the Rangers since 1997. He has twice been named one of the top 10 beat writers in the country by the AP Sports Editors. His passions outside of covering baseball are his wife, Gina, his two step kids, two crazy dogs & barbecue. Let's not discuss the cat.
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