Kyle McPherson

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121+2⁄3 innings in 2010. [1] In November 2010, the Pirates added McPherson to the 40-man roster in order to protect him from the Rule 5 Draft. [2] In 2011, McPherson was named the Pirates’ minor league Pitcher of the Year. He began the following season on the minor league disabled list, but was assigned to the Double-A Altoona Curve on June 17, 2012. [3] McPherson was promoted to the Pittsburgh Pirates on August 20, 2012. [4] McPherson made his major league debut the same day and pitched 2 scoreless innings against the San Diego Padres. On September 19, 2012, McPherson made his first major league start, allowing 2 runs in 4+1⁄3 innings against the Milwaukee Brewers.

McPherson had Tommy John surgery on July 10, 2013. [5]

On November 25, 2013, McPherson was designated for assignment. On December 2, he was non-tendered by the Pirates, becoming a free agent. [6] He was re-signed on December 18, 2013. He became a free agent after the 2014 season.

Tampa Bay Rays

McPherson signed a minor league deal with the Tampa Bay Rays for the 2016 season. He was released on May 24, 2016.

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References

  1. ↑ BR Minors
  2. ↑ "Pirates set 40-man roster". November 19, 2010.
  3. ↑ Biertempfel, Rob (July 17, 2012). "McPherson Returns to Action". Pittsburgh Tribune-Review.
  4. ↑ Janes, Chelsea (August 20, 2012). "Pirates recall McPherson, Wilson". Archived from the original on November 2, 2013. Retrieved August 21, 2012.
  5. ↑ "Injury Updates: Rodriguez, McDonald, Walker, Hughes, McPherson".
  6. ↑ Twitter / Pirates: The #Pirates have non-tendered Michael McKenry, Garrett Jones & Kyle McPherson. The team has agreed on a 1yr contract with C Chris Stewart.
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Kyle McPherson
Pitcher
Born: (1987-11-11) November 11, 1987 (age 35)
Mobile, Alabama
Batted: Both
Threw: Right
MLB debut
August 20, 2012, for the Pittsburgh Pirates
Last appearance
September 29, 2012, for the Pittsburgh Pirates