Ashur Tolliver RP FA Sat 8/19/17 11:04 AM
Ashur Tolliver
RP FA
Tolliver signed a minor-league deal with the Mariners on Saturday, Jake Kaplan of the Houston Chronicle reports.
EDGE Analysis
He was released by the the Astros last weekend, and the Mariners will add him as organizational bullpen depth. He has a 4.66 ERA in 9.2 career MLB innings, but was awful at Triple-A this year, posting a 7.13 ERA and more walks (33) than strikeouts (28) in 35.1 innings.
Ashur Tolliver RP FA Sun 8/13/17 8:06 AM
Ashur Tolliver
RP FA
Tolliver was released from his minor-league contract bu the Astros on Saturday, Jake Kaplan of the Houston Chronicle reports.
EDGE Analysis
Tolliver, who was a waiver claim of the Astros last winter, compiled a 7.13 ERA and issued more walks (33) than strikeouts (28) in 35.1 innings at Triple-A Fresno.
Ashur Tolliver RP FA Tue 7/25/17 8:21 PM
Ashur Tolliver
RP FA
Tolliver was outrighted to Triple-A Fresno on Tuesday, Jake Kaplan of the Houston Chronicle reports.
EDGE Analysis
Tolliver was removed from the 40-man roster after posting an 8.44 ERA over 26.2 innings of relief with Triple-A Fresno. He received five innings of relief work with the Astros earlier this season but will move forward with Fresno for the remainder of the year.
Ashur Tolliver RP FA Wed 7/5/17 3:41 PM
Ashur Tolliver
RP FA
Tolliver was optioned to Triple-A Fresno on Wednesday, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Tolliver was only up with the big club for three days to provide a fresh arm out of the bullpen before the Astros required another starter. He ended up making two appearances, giving up one run on two hits and two walks over one inning. Joe Musgrove was recalled from Triple-A in a corresponding move and will start Wednesday against the Braves.
Ashur Tolliver RP FA Sun 7/2/17 11:43 AM
Ashur Tolliver
RP FA
Tolliver was recalled from Triple-A Fresno on Sunday.
EDGE Analysis
Tolliver was up with the Astros back in May, and tossed four innings of one-run ball in his only appearance. It hasn't gone as smooth at the Triple-A level, however, as the lefty owns a 8.14 ERA across 20 appearances. He'll head back to Houston nonetheless, giving the Astros an extra option in the bullpen, particularly against left-handed hitters.
Ashur Tolliver RP FA Sun 5/21/17 5:39 PM
Ashur Tolliver
RP FA
Tolliver was optioned to Triple-A Fresno on Sunday.
EDGE Analysis
The 29-year-old lefty held his own Sunday after starter Joe Musgrove was shelled by the Indians. Tolliver gave up two hits and one earned run while fanning five batters over 4.0 innings. However, the Astros opted to send him down after his strong outing. The club will announce a corresponding move Monday.
Ashur Tolliver RP FA Sat 5/20/17 11:45 AM
Ashur Tolliver
RP FA
Tolliver was recalled from Triple-A Fresno on Saturday, Jake Kaplan of the Houston Chronicle reports.
EDGE Analysis
Tolliver provides bullpen depth while an established reliever takes the rotation spot of DL-bound Dallas Keuchel (neck). The left-hander compiled a 5.79 ERA over 4.2 innings with the Orioles last year, but has provided a steady arm in the minors this season, posting a 2.70 ERA and a .152 BAA in 10 appearances with Fresno. With Keuchel only expected to miss one start, Tolliver's stay could be a short one, so expect him to be used exclusively in low-leverage situations.
Ashur Tolliver RP FA Wed 5/10/17 1:05 PM
Ashur Tolliver
RP FA
Tolliver (abdomen) has returned to action for Triple-A Fresno, and has a 2.00 ERA, 1.33 WHIP and 7:8 K:BB in nine innings out of the bullpen.
EDGE Analysis
He missed a couple weeks with abdominal soreness, and has excelled at preventing runs since returning. However, his 20 percent walk rate is pretty alarming, and he will need to get his control ironed out before returning to the big leagues.
Ashur Tolliver RP FA Thu 4/27/17 10:08 PM
Ashur Tolliver
RP FA
Tolliver was placed on the 7-day minor league disabled list with abdominal soreness, Jake Kaplan of the Houston Chronicle reports.
EDGE Analysis
Tolliver, a left-handed reliever who is on the 40-man roster, is not expected to be out long. In five games for Triple-A Fresno, Tolliver has allowed two runs on three hits and six walks while striking out five in 6.2 innings.
Ashur Tolliver RP FA Wed 3/15/17 10:59 AM
Ashur Tolliver
RP FA
Tolliver was reassigned to minor league camp Wednesday, Julia Morales of ROOT Sports reports.
EDGE Analysis
The results for Tolliver in six Cactus League appearances were less than stellar (seven earned runs in 4.2 innings), but at least he had a 5:1 K:BB. A waiver acquisition in early December, he will need to hold his own at Triple-A to begin the year to maintain his spot on the 40-man roster.