The Tampa Bay Rays have done what seemed unthinkable a month ago. They’ve optioned Blake Snell.
The #Rays have optioned LHP Blake Snell to Triple-A @DurhamBulls. There is no corresponding move to announce at this time.
— Tampa Bay Rays (@RaysBaseball) May 13, 2017
In his sophomore season, the Rays southpaw Blake Snell has struggled with smoothing out his delivery, and has slumped to a near-4.00 ERA. This is bearable, but more troubling than runs allowed are his overall performances. His strikeout rate is a mere 17.7% and his walk rate has somehow worsened on his previous year rate to 13.