The New York Yankees today announced that former Texas Rangers pitcher Spencer Howard has been released.
This is quite the fall for Howard, the one time top prospect who was acquired by the Rangers from the Philadelphia Phillies in the six player deal that sent Kyle Gibson to Philly at the trade deadline in 2021. Howard started the 2022 season in the Rangers’ rotation but quickly lost his spot, ultimately putting up a 7.41 ERA in 37.2 IP over 10 appearances that year.
Howard started 2023 on the injured list, and after a couple of rehab appearances out of the bullpen for Round Rock he was brought back up to the majors.