by Tony Blengino - August 18, 2015
Every year, a number of starting pitchers seemingly come out of nowhere to become significant contributors at the major-league level. Sometimes, like in the case of, say, Jacob deGrom, the sudden evolution at the major-league level is real and sustainable. In the case of the majority of these short-term success stories, the league adjusts, the pitcher is unable to, and either disappears from the major-league scene or settles into a lesser role.
This spring, Mariners right-hander Erasmo Ramirez was out of options, and was designated for assignment off of the 40-man roster.