James Marvel
SP FA
Mon 6/12/23 3:16 PM

The Rangers released Marvel on Sunday.
EDGE Analysis
Marvel's stint with the Texas organization lasted just over a month after he signed a minor-league deal with the Rangers on May 7. He made six starts for Triple-A Round Rock and was lit up to the tune of a 7.88 ERA and 2.12 WHIP across 24 innings.

James Marvel
SP FA
Mon 5/8/23 1:18 PM

Marvel signed a minor-league contract with the Rangers on Sunday and was assigned to Triple-A Round Rock.
EDGE Analysis
Marvel, whose lone MLB action came with Pittsburgh in 2019, was most recently with the High Point Rockers of the independent Atlantic League of Professional Baseball before the Rangers elected to bring him into their organization. The 29-year-old right-hander immediately settled into the Round Rock rotation, as he started Sunday's game against Reno and struck out one over three innings while allowing four runs (two earned) on three hits and two walks.

James Marvel
SP FA
Mon 3/7/22 9:36 PM

Marvel signed a minor-league contract with the Phillies on Friday.
EDGE Analysis
Marvel's lone big-league action to date came in 2019, when he posted an 8.31 ERA and 1.79 WHIP across 17.1 innings with Pittsburgh. He's expected to open the 2022 season as a member of the Triple-A Lehigh Valley rotation.

James Marvel
SP FA
Sun 2/28/21 10:19 AM

Marvel (forearm) is scheduled to pitch in relief Sunday in the Pirates' Grapefruit League game against the Orioles, Rob Biertempfel of The Athletic reports.
EDGE Analysis
Marvel's inclusion on the pitching schedule indicates that he reported to spring training at full health after he suffered a strained right forearm while working out at the Pirates' alternate site last summer. He'll be competing for a spot in the Bucs' Opening Day bullpen, but Marvel is most likely headed to Triple-A Indianapolis to open the 2021 campaign.

James Marvel
SP FA
Wed 8/19/20 5:05 PM

Marvel is dealing with a strained right forearm, Rob Biertempfel of The Athletic reports.
EDGE Analysis
Marvel apparently suffered the injury a couple of weeks ago. While the severity of the issue is not yet known, forearm injuries can often be the precursor to a significant surgery.

James Marvel
SP FA
Mon 3/9/20 10:39 AM

Marvel was reassigned to the Pirates' minor-league camp Monday, Rob Biertempfel of The Athletic reports.
EDGE Analysis
After making his major-league debut in 2019, Marvel was able to open spring training in major-league camp, but he'll head to minors camp after posting a 19.64 ERA and 3.00 WHIP over 3.2 innings this spring. While the right-hander has shown to be effective in the minors over his past seasons, he'll need to generate more consistency against upper-level competition before being considered for a full-time role with the Pirates' pitching staff.

James Marvel
SP FA
Mon 11/4/19 6:55 PM

Marvel was outrighted to the minors Monday.
EDGE Analysis
Marvel made his MLB debut in 2019, posting an 8.31 ERA over four starts while striking out just 10.7 percent of opposing batters. He'll likely begin the 2020 season in the minors.

James Marvel
SP FA
Sun 9/29/19 2:24 AM

Marvel gave up two runs on six hits and two walks across five innings during Saturday's loss to the Reds. He struck out two and did not factor in the decision.
EDGE Analysis
Marvel surrendered 12 runs in his previous two starts but he'll finish his season on a positive note after Saturday's outing. The 26-year-old made four starts in his first taste of the big leagues and had an 0-3 record with a 8.31 ERA, 1.79 WHIP and 9:6 K:BB over 17.1 innings.

James Marvel
SP FA
Sun 9/22/19 5:26 AM

Marvel (0-3) took the loss Saturday, giving up five runs on six hits and two walks over 3.1 innings as the Pirates were routed 10-1 by the Brewers. He struck out three.
EDGE Analysis
The 26-year-old right-hander put together a nice season in the high minors, but that success hasn't translated to the majors in September. Marvel has a 10.22 ERA and 7:4 K:BB through 12.1 innings over his first three MLB outings, and he's lined up to make one more start in 2019, at home against the Reds on Sept. 28.

James Marvel
SP FA
Sat 9/14/19 5:51 PM

Marvel (0-2) allowed seven runs on nine hits with no walks and two strikeouts across four innings while taking the loss against the Cubs on Saturday.
EDGE Analysis
In his second major-league start, Marvel got into trouble in the second inning as the Cubs got to him for four runs via a three-run double by Nick Castellanos and an RBI single from Kris Bryant. He later allowed home runs to Ben Zobrist and Bryant before departing after 79 pitches. The rocky outing leaves Marvel with a 9.00 ERA through his first nine major-league innings. He's scheduled to be on the hill again Friday at Milwaukee.