Junk expected to start for Los Angeles against Texas
The Angels will roll out Janson Junk to the mound Sunday and the Rangers plan to give Taylor Hearn the startSEPTEMBER 5, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
JANSON JUNK
Debut coming Sunday Junk will make his MLB debut as the starter for Sunday's game against the Rangers.
Impact Junk came over from the Yankees at the trade deadline in a deal which sent Andrew Heaney to the Bronx. Junk isn't a particularly highly-rated prospect and has struggled to a 5.27 ERA in five starts for Double-A Rocket City, an uninspiring mark considering how old he is (25) for that level. His combination of a 24.0 percent strikeout rate and 5.8 percent walk rate over those outings suggests he likely deserved better results, though those are hardly the numbers of a pitcher who looks ready to dominate at the highest level.
SEPTEMBER 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Earns call-up Junk will be called up to the Angels on Friday, MLB.com freelancer Matt Kardos reports.
Impact Junk was acquired from the Yankees as part of a package for Andrew Heaney on July 30. The right-hander has posted a 5.27 ERA and 1.43 WHIP across five starts for Los Angeles' Double-A squad, but he has looked better of late, registering a 16:2 K:BB and 3.68 ERA over his past two outings. It is unclear what move will be made to clear room for Junk on the 40-man roster.
SEPTEMBER 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
