Dodgers Sign LHP Mike Kickham to a Minor League Deal
The Dodgers are probably going to keep making some under the radar moves heading into Spring Training. They have done that for the last few years, and they have continued to do that this month.
Los Angeles did not announce the transaction, but they signed LHP Mike Kickham to a minor league deal. Kickham spent the last year in the Red Sox organization, making 6 appearances with their big league team in 2020.
Since being drafted by the in 2010, Kickham has made just 20 appearances across 3 years in the big leagues. Since then, he’s bounced around with teams around MLB as well as playing a few seasons in the Atlantic League. The Dodgers signed him to a minor league deal but did not make the announcement, opting to post on their transaction page instead.
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In terms of overall numbers, it’s not a great outlook for Kickham. Even his peripheral numbers don’t tell a great story or reveal that he is the victim of bad luck in his career. The Dodgers must like something they have seen though, as he will likely get the invitation to Spring Training.
Through 44.1 MLB innings, Kickham has pitched to a 9.95 ERA with a 2.053 WHIP. His strikeout rate of 10.9 in 2020 was easily the best mark of his career while also seeing drastic drop-offs in velocity and spin rate. The Dodgers could be intrigued by his minor league number though, as he did put up decent enough numbers as recent as 2019.
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Why can’t Dodgers focus on position player needs for this upcoming season instead of constant reclamation projects? This is getting old and ST is not far off.
This isn’t only a possible reclamation project, maybe they think they need a lh pitcher in AAA. We fans think in terms of the big league club but the front offices have to manage a whole organization.
I get the need to fill minor league rosters but currently there are holes at 2B and 3B on the big club. And please don’t tell me they can fill these spots with some of the other LHB on this roster, especially since Dodgers know their need is a RHB or 2 . Kike needs to be replaced as well.
Bargain basement relief pitching at it’s finest..lol
For sure and it’s getting old right about now.