Jose Urena is pitching once every five games on average this season.
But he’s not in the Marlins’ starting rotation.
When Urena has been called to the mound, it’s usually been for damage control.
Urena, a 25-year old Dominican right-hander, has struggled with consistency as both a starter and reliever throughout his two-plus seasons in the majors.
Marlins manager Don Mattingly thinks Urena could still eventually become a reliable starter if he can develop his breaking ball and work hitters inside more effectively.
With the Marlins carrying eight relievers so far, Urena has been limited to only four appearances over the season’s first 21 games.