Austin Kitchen

The Mariners have claimed Austin Kitchen off waivers from the Marlins

Fantasy Impact

Kitchen will provide the Mariners with a bullpen depth option in the organization. The 27-year-old posted a 14.14 ERA and a 2.71 WHIP in four games with the Marlins.

The Marlins have designated Austin Kitchen for assignment.

Fantasy Impact

Kitchen will lose his spot on the roster after struggling in Friday's game with the Phillies. He will hit the waiver wire.

Austin Kitchen allowed six earned runs on nine hits while striking out one in a disastrous performance against the Phillies.

Fantasy Impact

This outing only inflates his already bloated ERA to 14.14 and WHIP to 2.71 for the season, signaling ongoing struggles in his pitching mechanics and command. With a K/9 of just 5.1 and a high BABIP of .455, Kitchen's ability to effectively manage contact and miss bats is severely lacking. Fantasy managers should view him as a liability in all formats, and his role in high-leverage situations will likely remain limited unless significant improvements are seen.

The Marlins have recalled Austin Kitchen from Triple-A Jacksonville.

Fantasy Impact

Kitchen will provide the Marlins with a fresh arm in the bullpen. The 27-year-old has a 2.96 ERA and a 1.15 WHIP in 33 games in Triple-A this season.

The Marlins optioned Austin Kitchen to Triple-A Jacksonville.

Fantasy Impact

Kitchen was optioned as the corresponding move to Miami calling up Valente Bellozo. It is possible he gets called back up later in the summer.