Tyrell Jenkins, the number 11 prospect on Talking Chop’s preseason prospect list, has been promoted to Atlanta from Gwinnett. The 23 year old right hander from Henderson, Texas is 6-3 on the season with a 2.91 ERA in AAA. In an effort to speed Jenkins path to the big leagues, he was moved to the bullpen at least temporarily in what has been a highly scrutinized move. He has pitched 4 games as a reliever and given up 2 runs in 7 IP.
#Braves will promote RHP Tyrell Jenkins today. Jenkins posted a 2.