Shae Simmons

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24+2⁄3 innings pitched. In 2013, he played for the Rome Braves and Mississippi Braves. He finished the season with a 1.69 ERA and 82 strikeouts over 53+1⁄3 innings in 50 games. [3] He was named to the South Atlantic League All-Star Game. [4]

In 2014, Simmons was invited to spring training with the Braves. [1] He started the 2014 season back with Double-A Mississippi. He was called up to the major leagues for the first time on May 30, 2014. [5] [6] He made his major league debut the next day, striking out the only batter he faced. [7] On July 19, 2014, Simmons gave up a home run to Phillies shortstop Jimmy Rollins. This marked the first time Simmons had allowed a home run since May 18, 2012, his senior year in college. [8] Simmons was enjoying a successful ride in the Braves bullpen until he landed on the disabled list on July 29 with shoulder soreness. [9] In his first 20 appearances, he had a 0.96 ERA with 19 strikeouts and 6 walks. Simmons told reporters he "held off" telling the Braves about the tightness, thinking it wasn't "too serious". On August 20, he was temporarily shut down following an unsuccessful rehab assignment with Triple-A Gwinnett, and he didn't return to the mound the rest of the season. [10] Despite the abrupt end to his season, he impressed in a mere 21.2 innings, going 1-2 with a 2.91 ERA and 23 strikeouts to only 11 walks.

Expected to enter the season competing for the primary setup role to closer Craig Kimbrel, Simmons received unfortunate news when an MRI revealed a tear to his UCL in his throwing elbow, causing him to miss the entire 2015 season. On February 12, 2015, Simmons underwent successful Tommy John surgery, performed by Dr. James Andrews. [11] He began pitching again in May 2016, but recovery was slow, as he was affected by other minor injuries. [12] The Braves recalled Simmons on August 30. [13]

Seattle Mariners

On January 11, 2017, Simmons was traded, along with Mallex Smith, to the Seattle Mariners in exchange for minor-league pitchers Luiz Gohara and Thomas Burrows. [14]

Chicago Cubs

On February 14, 2018, Simmons signed a one-year split contract with the Chicago Cubs. [15] Simmons was placed on waivers on June 26, 2018 and was outrighted on June 27, but rather than accept the assignment, he rejected it in favor of free agency.

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  2. ↑ Mishow, Marty (June 7, 2012). "Atlanta Braves select Southeast Missouri State baseball players Simmons, Moses in MLB draft". The Southeast Missourian. Retrieved May 31, 2014.
  3. ↑ O'Brien, David (February 22, 2014). "Little pink bicycle: Braves rookie learns lesson". Atlanta Journal-Constitution . Retrieved May 31, 2014.
  4. ↑ "Shae Simmons chosen for minor league all-star game". The Southeast Missourian. June 10, 2013. Retrieved May 31, 2014.
  5. ↑ O'Brien, David (May 31, 2014). "Braves call hard-throwing reliever Simmons from minors". Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Retrieved May 31, 2014.
  6. ↑ Bowman, Mark; Cahill, Teddy (May 31, 2014). "Simmons earns callup to beleaguered Braves 'pen". MLB.com. Retrieved May 31, 2014.
  7. ↑ Bowman, Mark (May 31, 2014). "Braves pour it on after veteran, rookie escape". MLB.com. Retrieved May 31, 2014.
  8. ↑ Morgan, Joe (July 20, 2014). "Simmons' impressive homerless streak snapped". MLB.com. Retrieved July 21, 2014.
  9. ↑ O'Brien, David (July 29, 2014). "Braves rookie Shae Simmons on DL with sore shoulder". Atlanta Journal-Constitution.
  10. ↑ Bowman, Mark (September 5, 2014). "Reliever Simmons likely done for rest of season". MLB.com.
  11. ↑ O'Brien, David (February 12, 2015). "Braves reliever Simmons has elbow surgery". Atlanta Journal-Constitution.
  12. ↑ Pace, Cody (July 19, 2016). "Simmons to pitch in GCL rehab game" . Retrieved July 20, 2016.
  13. ↑ Bowman, Mark (August 30, 2016). "Reliever Simmons makes it back to Majors". MLB.com. Retrieved August 30, 2016.
  14. ↑ "Mariners acquire Smith, Simmons from Braves". MLB.com. January 11, 2017. Retrieved January 11, 2017.
  15. ↑ "Cubs Sign Reliever Shae Simmons, Place Pitcher Drew Smyly On 60-Day DL". 16 February 2018.
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Shae Simmons
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Simmons with the Atlanta Braves in 2014
Pitcher
Born: (1990-09-03) September 3, 1990 (age 33)
Cape Girardeau, Missouri, U.S.
Batted: Right
Threw: Right
MLB debut
May 31, 2014, for the Atlanta Braves
Last MLB appearance
October 1, 2017, for the Seattle Mariners