I have to assume that this is the temporary end of the road for Luis Torrens ( at least after tonight’s game) after a hot first couple of weeks that was pretty BABIP-fueled, he’s crashed back down and through the earth. With Seattle getting just a 20 wRC+ from the catcher spot so far, the bar for him to make an impact has been set pretty low.Ĭrucially, Nottingham is out of minor league options, and thus was not optioned to the Alternate Site - meaning a corresponding move will come when he reports to the club. Having turned 26 in April, he’s young enough that there’s still some intrigue in his bat, and his defense looks to be passable. He hasn’t played in the Majors in 2021 yet, due to recovering from thumb surgery in December and old friend Omar Narváez destroying worlds on both sides of the ball as Milwaukee’s starting catcher. 200 and a double digit walk rate en route to a 94 wRC+, but that’s come with a bundle of strikeouts, including 37% (!) in 2020. In that span, he’s put up an ISO north of. You might remember Nottingham more for being part of trade packages for Scott Kazmir and Khris Davis rather than as a player, but he’s held his own in 85 plate appearances over three seasons with the Brewers. RHP Brandon Brennan Designated for Assignment Felipe slid in but the winger swerved inside and bent a fine shot into the far corner.C Jacob Nottingham Claimed off Waivers from Milwaukee Loftus-Cheek drove forward and found Sterling. Sterling clipped home from Chalobah’s cutback and Chelsea poured forward. Out of nowhere Noni Madueke and Trevoh Chalobah cut Forest open on the right. Felipe flicked on a corner and Niakhaté failed to make decisive contact at the far post. The mood was low and Chelsea were booed off at half-time. Lampard had already ruled N’Golo Kanté, out of contract in the summer, out for the rest of the season. Their problems grew when Mateo Kovacic limped off for Ruben Loftus-Cheek. We use Google reCaptcha to protect our website and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.Ĭhelsea’s response was limited to Worrall denying Sterling and João Félix heading at Keylor Navas. For more information see our Privacy Policy. Privacy Notice: Newsletters may contain info about charities, online ads, and content funded by outside parties. Ryan Yates and Orel Mangala screened in midfield, while Danilo and Morgan Gibbs-White pushed up to support Awoniyi. Serge Aurier and Renan Lodi were disciplined on the flanks. Forest, who have not kept a clean sheet since 11 February, were rarely pulled apart in their unconventional 5-2-2-1 formation. Frank Lampard, who has one win in his eight games as interim head coach, accused his side of not having enough killers in the final third. The hosts were missing key players and created little despite enjoying 74% of the possession. “It’s a point that could be valuable but we’ve got to make the most of that.”įorest did not make the most of visiting Chelsea. “We’ve been what we’ve been away from home,” Cooper said. Forest, who visit Crystal Palace on the final day, are still putting a lot of strain on their impressive home form. Chelsea were there for the taking before a brief lively spell, Raheem Sterling producing quality finishes twice in the space of seven minutes, and Cooper knew a chance had slipped away.Ī touch more composure in the final third, plus more knowhow when Chelsea stirred, and Forest would have been within touching distance of securing their survival.Īs it is they remain too close for comfort to Leeds in the final relegation spot and the pressure could grow once Arsenal have visited the City Ground next Saturday. Only time will tell if Forest come to regret Niakhaté’s miss.
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