“We’ve seen Michael by healthy, which is important based on missing over half the year last year,” Shildt said. “He’s been able to demonstrate a good live fastball with good downhill plane, which is important for him. He’s been able to elevate the ball, which adds to his repertoire as well, and his curveball has been good and changeup, which is usually his signature pitch, has been there for him. It’s really just a matter of putting it all together and getting them working at the same time.”
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