"Rainey had a difficult tenure with the Pirates' big league club, pitching 11 games and lasting only 7 2/3 innings while allowing nine runs on seven hits."
"Since returning to Triple-A Indianapolis, Rainey has excelled with eight shutout innings and a 3.18 ERA, striking out 28.2% of batters faced."
Tanner Rainey has been released by the Pirates after previously being designated for assignment. He struggled in the big leagues, appearing in 11 games with a 5.43 ERA and command issues. After being reassigned to Triple-A Indianapolis, Rainey found success, pitching eight shutout innings with strong strikeout and walk rates. His performance included a 3.18 ERA, 28.2% strikeout rate, and the release may relate to conditions of his minor league contract, which could include opt-out clauses for pursuing opportunities abroad.
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