Former top prospect Matt Bush, the top pick of the 2004 amateur draft who flamed out as a shortstop then suffered a career-threatening injury while trying to convert to pitching during a minor league career marred by a number of off-field incidents, is one step closer to finally making it to the majors as the Tampa Bay Rays add him to their major league roster. He made only made 10 appearances on the mound this season, reaching Class A, but has shown a very live arm in his limited time on the mound, striking out 36 against only 14 hits and 5 walks in 21 innings so far in his career.

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On November 6, 2010 — Former top prospect Matt Bush, the top pick of the 2004 amateur draft who flamed out as a shortstop then suffered a career-threatening injury while trying to convert to pitching during a minor league career marred by a number of off-field incidents, is one step closer to finally making it to the majors as the Tampa Bay Rays add him to their major league roster. He made only made 10 appearances on the mound this season, reaching Class A, but has shown a very live arm in his limited time on the mound, striking out 36 against only 14 hits and 5 walks in 21 innings so far in his career.

 

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