Tyrell Jenkins

Tyrell Jenkins optioned to Triple-A Gwinnett after poor start against Nats

Jenkins got tagged pretty well tonight, allowing eight hits and nine runs (all earned) over 3 1/3 innings. He also walked two, struck out three and allowed three home runs. The Braves went on to lose the game, 11-9. The loss gives Jenkins a 2-4 record on the year while the Braves fell to 44-79. After the game, Jenkins was optioned to Triple-A Gwinnett.

Fantasy Impact

Earlier this season, the organization projected Jenkins as a reliever, but was called to join the rotation after injuries and trades decimated the team's starting pitching. The team would be wise to put the brakes on their reliance of him starting any more games. Not much here for fantasy owners, now or in the future.