Eric

Jokisch

Jokisch was released after it was determined he would miss six weeks with a partial tear in his left abductor muscle. The 33-year-old has been with the Kiwoom Heroes since 2019 -- posting a 2.85 ERA in 130 appearances -- and hasn’t appeared in the majors since 2014 with the Cubs.

It’ll be the fifth season with the Heroes for the 33-year-old hurler. He has been outstanding while there, registering a 2.72 ERA, 1.12 WHIP and 536/143 K/BB ratio across 701 2/3 innings while averaging 29 starts per season. He’ll return to those familiar surroundings and a guaranteed deal rather than attempting to fight for a roster spot stateside.

The 33-year-old southpaw reportedly has already received interest from the Mariners, Angels and Marlins. Jokisch has spent the last four seasons with the Kiwoom Heores in the Korea Baseball Organization where he has posted a stellar 2.72 ERA, 1.12 WHIP and 536/143 K/BB ratio across 701 2/3 innings while averaging 29 starts per season. Given the overall lack of starting pitching depth around the league, it shouldn’t be hard for Jokisch to find an opportunity if he’s interested.

Jokisch returns for a fourth season in Korea after posting a stellar 2.93 ERA, 1.20 WHIP and 131/46 K/BB ratio across 181 1/3 innings (31 starts) with the Heroes last season. The 32-year-old left-hander, who last appeared in the big leagues with the Cubs back in 2014, will make $1.3 million in the KBO next season.

Jokisch, 31, spent the last two seasons in the Korea Baseball Organization with the Kiwoom Heroes, winning the league’s ERA title in 2020 with a 2.10 mark over 26 starts. The left-hander made four appearances with the Cubs back in 2014.

Jokisch, 30, posted a 3.13 ERA over 30 starts for Kiwoom in 2019. He last pitched in the majors in 2014.

He cleared waivers after being designated for assignment. Jokisch has been limited to one appearance at Jacksonville this season.

Jokisch was just removed from the Marlins’ 40-man roster and now finds himself in another organization. He’s been limited to one appearance this season.

Jokisch had a 1.53 WHIP and 19/14 K/BB ratio through 30 2/3 innings this season at Triple-A New Orleans. The left-hander will probably pass through waivers unclaimed.

The 25-year-old could have competed for a spot in the Opening Day bullpen, but posted a 6.00 ERA, 1.42 WHIP and 7/2 K/BB ratio in 12 spring innings. He’ll provide organizational depth at Triple-A.