Brandon McCarthy Stats
- Height / Weight
- 6' 7" / 225 lbs.
- Date of Birth (Age)
- 7/7/1983 (40)
- Experience
- 13
- College
- Lamar CC
Brandon McCarthy Season Stats
Last 10 Games
Brandon McCarthy News
Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Brandon McCarthy (knee) doesn't have enough time left in the season to make a return and will be shut down, according to manager Brian Snitker. The veteran McCarthy was only able to make 15 starts this year for the Braves due to injury, and he went 6-3 with a 4.92 ERA, 1.46 WHIP and 7.4 K/9. The 35-year-old is planning on hanging up his cleats after this season.
Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Brandon McCarthy (knee) is scheduled to throw live batting practice at Triple-A Gwinnett on Saturday, and he could pitch in relief as soon as Tuesday for Gwinnett, according to manager Brian Snitker. McCarthy, who announced he will retire at the end of this season, is transitioning to a relief role and should be able to help the Braves down the stretch. He has zero fantasy value without a role in the rotation, though.
Atlanta Braves veteran starting pitcher Brandon McCarthy (knee) said he has decided to retire after the 2018 season. He will spend the next few weeks making mechanical adjustments so that he can potentially boost the bullpen for the stretch run. The right-hander is 6-3 with a 4.92 ERA on the season in 15 starts. He can be dropped if you were hanging onto him for a potential return, as he won't have any value pitching in relief. "If I go out there and just [look mediocre], then there is no reason to activate me because it just cost someone else a roster spot," McCarthy said. "If I'm not getting outs, what's the point of doing that for a month? But if I feel like I can go out and be good and take up innings, then it absolutely makes sense." McCarthy was encouraged after throwing a 40-pitch bullpen session on Tuesday. He has lowered his arm slot and locked his right knee while making less aggressive separation from the rubber to lessen the strain on his knee.