Former All-Star starting pitcher Chris Archer became a free agent on Saturday after his 2021 team option was not picked up by the Pittsburgh Pirates.

Archer, who joined the Pirates in a blockbuster trade with the Tampa Bay Rays in July 2018, was unable to find the success that he had in Florida with his new NL Central club in two and a half disappointing seasons.

The North Carolina native, who made the 2015 and 2017 AL All-Star teams during his tenure in Tampa, had a decent 4.30 ERA in 10 starts after joining the team in 2018 but fell backward in 2019.

Archer made 23 starts before missing the month of September due to a shoulder injury, posting a career-worst 5.19 ERA for the cellar-dwelling Pirates.

He then missed the entirety of the 2020 season after undergoing surgery to fix thoracic outlet syndrome.

Pittsburgh elected not to see if Archer could help them in 2021, however, turning down his $11 million club option and making the 32-year-old a free agent. He could appeal to plenty to teams looking for solid starting pitching as a relatively inexpensive bounce-back candidate.

The Pirates will pay a $250,000 buyout to Archer after denying his option, and both parties will go their separate ways.

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If and when MLB returns to the 2020 season, Pittsburgh Pirates will be one pitcher short. The team announced on Wednesday that their right-hander Chris Archer underwent a surgery that will sideline him until next year.

According to the Pirates, Archer had the surgery to relieve symptoms of “neurogenic thoracic outlet syndrome.” The 31-year-old pitcher first felt the discomfort back in March and the issue got worse over time.

“What made it most challenging for Chris, he didn’t feel the symptoms immediately after throwing,” Pirates director of sports medicine Todd Tomczyk told reporters. “It was hours afterward. It was the next day.”

According to Tomczyk, Archer will miss six to eight months of rehabbing but should be fully ready for the 2021 season.

Pirates gave up several prospects in 2018 to acquire Chris Archer, hoping to boost their pitching core. Although Archer had a solid first year in Pittsburgh, things didn’t go well for him last season as he posted career-worst 5.19 ERA to go with 3-9 record. The veteran hoped to get back on track in 2020, but now he’ll have to wait an additional year to make a redemption attempt.

Archer previously spent six and a half years with Tampa Bay Rays, where he was a two-time All-Star. His career stats include 60–80 record, 3.86 ERA, and 1,349 strikeouts.

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Former All-Star starting pitcher Chris Archer became a free agent on Saturday after his 2021 team option was not picked up by the Pittsburgh Pirates.

Archer, who joined the Pirates in a blockbuster trade with the Tampa Bay Rays in July 2018, was unable to find the success that he had in Florida with his new NL Central club in two and a half disappointing seasons.

The North Carolina native, who made the 2015 and 2017 AL All-Star teams during his tenure in Tampa, had a decent 4.30 ERA in 10 starts after joining the team in 2018 but fell backward in 2019.

Archer made 23 starts before missing the month of September due to a shoulder injury, posting a career-worst 5.19 ERA for the cellar-dwelling Pirates.

He then missed the entirety of the 2020 season after undergoing surgery to fix thoracic outlet syndrome.

Pittsburgh elected not to see if Archer could help them in 2021, however, turning down his $11 million club option and making the 32-year-old a free agent. He could appeal to plenty to teams looking for solid starting pitching as a relatively inexpensive bounce-back candidate.

The Pirates will pay a $250,000 buyout to Archer after denying his option, and both parties will go their separate ways.

The post Former All-Star Chris Archer Becomes Free Agent After Pirates Decline Club Option appeared first on SportzBonanza.

If and when MLB returns to the 2020 season, Pittsburgh Pirates will be one pitcher short. The team announced on Wednesday that their right-hander Chris Archer underwent a surgery that will sideline him until next year.

According to the Pirates, Archer had the surgery to relieve symptoms of “neurogenic thoracic outlet syndrome.” The 31-year-old pitcher first felt the discomfort back in March and the issue got worse over time.

“What made it most challenging for Chris, he didn’t feel the symptoms immediately after throwing,” Pirates director of sports medicine Todd Tomczyk told reporters. “It was hours afterward. It was the next day.”

According to Tomczyk, Archer will miss six to eight months of rehabbing but should be fully ready for the 2021 season.

Pirates gave up several prospects in 2018 to acquire Chris Archer, hoping to boost their pitching core. Although Archer had a solid first year in Pittsburgh, things didn’t go well for him last season as he posted career-worst 5.19 ERA to go with 3-9 record. The veteran hoped to get back on track in 2020, but now he’ll have to wait an additional year to make a redemption attempt.

Archer previously spent six and a half years with Tampa Bay Rays, where he was a two-time All-Star. His career stats include 60–80 record, 3.86 ERA, and 1,349 strikeouts.

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