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Reliever McGrath adds length as AFL starter

Starting pitchers in the AFL are restricted to three innings. By starting in the AFL, the 24-year-old McGrath is adding length to his game. Over his three AFL outings, McGrath has allowed two runs (one earned) on five hits and two walks with five strikeouts for a 1.00 earned run average.

The 6-foot-2 McGrath is a finalist for the Minor League Reliever of the Year award after compiling a 0.93 ERA in 45 games in 2016 while advancing from Class A Advanced Lake Elsinore through Double-A San Antonio to Triple-A El Paso. He allowed 41 hits and 10 walks with 78 strikeouts in 67 2/3 innings.