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Tyler

Not to be confused with Scott Baker, Tyler, a 2001 second-round pick, went 7-4 with a 2.60 ERA for Single-A Quad City last season. He’s not the prospect that Baker is, but he’s certainly worthy of the 40-man roster spot. Gassner’s surprising season with Triple-A Rochester (16-8, 3.41 ERA) also gets him on the list. He has nothing more than fifth-starter upside, but he’s someone who might contribute in 2005.

Tyler has been slow to progress since the Twins made him a second-round pick in 2001, but he’s a big righty with with a good fastball and an impressive strikeout rate. This year, he’s 5-3 with a 3.72 ERA, 66 H and 71/26 K/BB in 75 IP for Fort Myers. He’s a candidate to end up in the pen.

Tyler didn’t make an appearance in two days with the Marlins.

Tyler is getting the nod here in no small part because he’s already on the 40-man roster. The 24-year-old, who was picked up from the Twins in the Luis Castillo trade, has given up three runs, walked seven and struck out eight in 5 1/3 innings for Carolina. He’ll likely only be on the roster until a starter is needed on Sunday.

Tyler, a 2001 second-round pick, pitched three scoreless innings before leaving. He is 2-1 with a 1.89 ERA in four starts since returning from his second stint this season on the disabled list.

Tyler, 23, was 7-8 with a 3.95 ERA, 106 H and 109/48 K/BB in 118 1/3 IP for Single-A Fort Myers last season. He’s had trouble with conditioning and command since being drafted in the second round in 2001, so he might fit best as a reliever. He’ll move up to Double-A next season.