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Good defense and a favorable venue contributed, but Chirinos was also fortunate. The splitter was almost a Money Pitch for Chirinos, producing a 19.1% whiff rate, 40.5% chase rate and 37.5% zone rate.
2020 Updated In-Season Projections Throughout his time in the Rays' organization, Chirinos has demonstrated the ability to limit free passes, and with a combined 168.1 innings between Montgomery and Durham last season, he should be without workload restrictions if the Rays need him to contribute in their rotation in 2018 with Honeywell and Jose De Leon out for the season following Tommy John surgery. While on the mound against the Yankees on July 18 last season, Yonny's 1-2 pitch to ring up Brett Gardner in the 2nd inning sparked Yankees manager Aaron Boone's "savages" tirade with home plate umpire Brennan Miller… the exchange included Boone pointing towards Yonny, shouting, "That guy is a good pitcher. Current Depth Charts Chirinos will start Tuesday against the Braves but won't be asked to pitch deep into the game, Neil Solondz of the Rays Radio Network reports.. With a four-pitcher arsenal that he commands very well, Chirinos may exceed expectations relative to his lack of a prospect pedigree.Chirinos will start Tuesday against the Braves but won't be asked to pitch deep into the game, Chiirinos, who did not report to summer camp until Sunday due to a positive COVID-19 test, impressed while working up to 62 pitches in a simulated game Thursday, Chirinos is slated to throw live batting practice Thursday for the first time since arriving in summer camp, Chirinos (illness) will be ready for the start of the season, Chirinos, who arrived at Rays camp Sunday, says he tested positive for COVID-19 in late June and had mild symptoms, © Copyright 2020 - Roto Sports, Inc. All Rights Reserved Yonny Chirinos. He's an interesting late-round play, but that is where he stays until he gets more consistent with his command.The Rays named Chirinos the organization's top minor-league pitcher in 2017, over Brent Honeywell, as he had a bounce-back year while spending the bulk of his season in the rotation at Triple-A Durham as a 23-year-old .
https://baseballsavant.mlb.com/savant-player/yonny-chirinos-630023 The righty was stingy with baserunners, in part due to improved control but also a result of a lucky .246 BABIP.