Tyrell Jenkins

Tyrell Deon Jenkins (born July 20, 1992) is an American former professional baseball pitcher.

Jenkins was born on July 20, 1992, in Henderson, Texas, where he was raised by his mother, Sharon, his aunt, and his grandmother.

[9] He started 19 games with a 5.14 ERA and 80 strikeouts, before an injury to his latissimus dorsi muscle ended his season.

[14] On November 17, 2014, the Cardinals traded Jenkins and Shelby Miller to the Atlanta Braves in exchange for Jason Heyward and Jordan Walden.

[17] Jenkins opened the 2016 season in Gwinnett's starting rotation, where he pitched 57+2⁄3 innings and recorded a 2.97 ERA.

In June, he began pitching in relief, a move that was seen to increase the possibility of a promotion to the major leagues.

[25] On December 8, 2016, the Braves traded Jenkins and Brady Feigl to the Texas Rangers in exchange for Luke Jackson.

[30][31] He began the season with the El Paso Chihuahuas of the Triple–A Pacific Coast League,[32] but struggled to a 4-8 record and 7.76 ERA with 56 strikeouts across 82+1⁄3 innings pitched.