Luke Weaver may not have had the worst season of any Major League starter, to date, but you’re going to have to work to convince me otherwise. Here are his ranks among the 102 pitchers who have logged at least 90 IP so far this season:
ERA: 6.87 (worst)
FIP: 5.88 (3rd worst)
xERA: 5.75 (2nd worst)
HR/FB: 18.6% (3rd worst)
HR/9: 2.23 (worst)
Weaver was designated for assignment by the Cincinnati Reds on Wednesday afternoon, with Alan Busenitz called up to replace him on the active roster. The club announced the move in a Tweet, because it’s still Twitter, damnit:
The #Reds today recalled RHP Alan Busenitz from Triple-A Louisville and designated RHP Luke Weaver for assignment.