Los Angeles Dodgers Sign Veteran Left-Handed Pitcher
The Los Angeles Dodgers have signed veteran left-handed pitcher Zach Logue to a minor league contract, assigning him to Triple-A Oklahoma City.
Bringing ability to both start and relieve, Logue addresses a critical need for the organization as Oklahoma City has cycled through 48 pitchers, including 29 different starters, this year.
In his debut with Oklahoma City, Logue allowed one run on five hits over three innings, striking out one without issuing a walk.
BREAKING: Man of Moeller Zach Logue now a Los Angeles @Dodgers #GoBigMoe pic.twitter.com/30MQ2NT1AS
— ๐๐ฎ๐ฟ๐ฟ๐ฒ๐๐ ๐๐ผ๐ต๐ฒ๐ป (@BigMoBarrett) September 6, 2024
Logue, a ninth-round draft pick by the Toronto Blue Jays in 2017, was part of the trade that sent Matt Chapman to the Oakland Athletics.
He made his major league debut with Oakland in 2022 but struggled at the highest level, posting a 6.88 ERA over 68 innings.
Despite this, Logue has enjoyed a resurgence in the minors this season, demonstrating improved control and effectiveness.
He posted a strong 2.68 ERA across 90.2 innings with 86 strikeouts in 24 appearances for Atlanta’s Triple-A Gwinnett and Double-A Mississippi affiliates before being designated for assignment by the Braves.
Zach Logue signed with the Dodgers today, presumably got on a plane, got off the plane at Will Rogers International, headed West on 1-40 than about 15 minutes later got to the Bricktown ballpark.
— Dodgers Daily (@dodger_daily) September 13, 2024
He gave up a hit on the 1st pitch he threw, then got the 2nd hitter to ground into… pic.twitter.com/pRtQkH29WT
The Dodgers are known for their success in finding undervalued talent, and Logue's recent minor league success aligns with that strategy.
With the postseason approaching and the team’s pitching depth stretched thin, Logue could be a valuable asset, potentially providing spot starts or long relief.
If his solid Triple-A performance carries over, he might earn a call-up to contribute during the final stretch of the season, particularly if the Dodgers secure a first-round playoff bye.
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