The Mariners claimed Kitchen off waivers from the Marlins on Monday and optioned him to Triple-A Tacoma.
Seattle designated infielder Jason Vosler for assignment to clear room on the 40-man roster for Kitchen, a 27-year-old lefty reliever. He reached the big leagues for the first time this season but was lit up in his four appearances out of the Miami bullpen, giving up 11 earned runs on 16 hits and three walks over seven innings.
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Marlins' Austin Kitchen: DFA'd by Fish
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The Marlins designated Kitchen for assignment Saturday.
While serving as the opener for Friday's game against the Phillies, Kitchen surrendered seven runs (six earned) over just two innings. He'll now be cast off the active and 40-man rosters, and a 3.35 ERA at Triple-A could attract attention from other organizations looking to boost their minor-league pitching depth.
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Marlins' Austin Kitchen: Chased early in loss
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Kitchen (0-1) yielded seven runs (six earned) on nine hits over two innings Friday, striking out one and taking a loss against the Phillies.
Kitchen was thrust into a spot start after Edward Cabrera (migraine) was scratched Friday. The Phillies jumped on Kitchen early, plating three runs in the first before scoring four more in the second. It was the rookie's first career MLB start and he saw his ERA jump from 9.00 to 14.14 through seven innings. Kitchen shouldn't be expected to stick around in the rotation.
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Marlins' Austin Kitchen: Claimed by Miami
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The Marlins claimed Kitchen off waivers from the Rockies on Tuesday and optioned him to Triple-A Jacksonville, Christina De Nicola of MLB.com reports.
Kitchen was up briefly with the Rockies recently but didn't make an appearance. The left-handed reliever holds a 3.00 ERA and 1.27 WHIP through 33 innings at Triple-A Albuquerque this season.
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Rockies' Austin Kitchen: Contract selected by Colorado
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The Rockies selected Kitchen's contract from Triple-A Albuquerque on Saturday.
Across 23 games in Triple-A this season, Kitchen has a 3.00 ERA and 1.27 WHIP over 33 innings. He will provide the Rockies with a southpaw option out of the bullpen. To make room for Kitchen, Colorado designated right-hander Geoff Hartlieb for assignment in a corresponding move.
