The Cincinnati Reds added Tyrell Jenkins via a waiver claim. Jenkins was drafted in the first round of the 2010 draft by the Saint Louis Cardinals. He was a sandwich pick and selected 50th overall.
After starting his career in the Saint Louis Cardinals’ organization, Jenkins moved to the Atlanta Braves with Shelby Miller in the Jason Heyward trade. He stayed with the Braves for two years before being traded to the Texas Rangers earlier this month for Luke Jackson.
Jenkins is a true starting pitching prospect. 95 of his 100 minor league appearances came as a starting pitcher.