The Brian Ellington experiment is over. At least for now. On Saturday, the Miami Marlins decided to swap hard-throwing right handers.
Brian Ellington was optioned to the AAA New Orleans Baby Cakes. In kind, the team recalled Drew Steckenrider. News broke after reporters noticed that Ellington’s locker had been cleaned out.
The move doesn’t come as a surprise. Ellington hasn’t managed to face the minimum all season. Last night he was pulled after giving up two runs and failing to record an out.
Most concerning of all was the way that batters were getting on base.