Cubs Claim Chandler Shepherd After DFA From Red Sox
By Jared Kish
The Chicago Cubs have claimed pitcher Chandler Shepherd off waivers from the Boston Red Sox.
Shepherd was designated for assignment Friday to make room on the Red Sox 40-man roster. He will now be headed to Chicago's Double-A affiliate in Tennessee.
Cubs Claim Chandler Shepherd https://t.co/KAnzK29oNf pic.twitter.com/FLuAdfXaQz
— MLB Trade Rumors (@mlbtraderumors) May 18, 2019
Shepherd, 26, made a transition to become a starting pitcher last year after spending four years as a reliever. However, being a starter has not worked to Shepherd's benefit.
He has been susceptible to giving up the long ball as he has allowed 11 homers through 29.1 innings pitched at Triple-A Pawtucket. He had an ugly 10.01 ERA having surrendered 33 earned runs while striking out just 30 batters.
Cubs claimed minor league pitcher Chandler Shepherd from the Red Sox. Sent him to Double-A. Their 40 man is at 40 now.
— Jesse Rogers (@ESPNChiCubs) May 18, 2019
He was ranked as the 58th best prospect in the Red Sox farm system coming into this year. Shepherd has a career 4.09 ERA in 158 games in the minors with 35 games started.