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Rangers outright Michel Otañez to Triple-A

Michel Otañez

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Rangers sent RHP Michel Otañez outright to Triple-A Round Rock.

Otañez was removed from the club’s 40-man roster on Saturday and passed through waivers unclaimed. He’ll continue to function as additional bullpen depth at the Triple-A level until his services are needed once more by the Rangers.

- David Shovein

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Rangers placed RHP Michel Otañez placed on 15-day injured list, retroactive to Sept. 18, with a viral illness.

Otañez was just called up Friday and didn’t pitch then. He’ll finish the year without having made an appearance in the majors.
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Rangers selected the contract of RHP Michel Otañez from Triple-A Round Rock.

The 29-year-old hurler has spent the entire season at Triple-A Round Rock where he registered a 4.42 ERA, 1.36 WHIP and a 74/42 K/BB ratio over 55 innings in 50 appearances. He’ll function in a middle relief role for the Rangers down the stretch.
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Rangers designated RHP Michel Otañez for assignment.

Otañez winds up losing his spot on Texas’ 40-man roster to make room for veteran reliever Joe Ross. He didn’t end up making an appearance for the Rangers after being claimed off waivers from the division-rival Athletics last November.
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Rangers optioned RHP Michel Otañez to Triple-A Round Rock.

Otañez was competing for a spot in Texas’ bullpen after a shoulder injury limited him to only 5 1/3 MLB innings in 2025. Unfortunately, he allowed four runs on four hits in 2 1/3 innings so far this spring, so the Rangers will have him begin the season in Triple-A in the hopes of getting back on track.
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Rangers claimed RHP Michel Otañez off waivers from the Athletics.

Otañez, 28, had a 3.44 ERA and a 55/20 K/BB in 34 innings for the A’s in 2024, but he missed the start of last season with a shoulder impingement and never was able to contribute. If healthy, he’ll battle for a bullpen spot, but wildness has typically held him back.
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Athletics optioned RHP Michel Otañez to Triple-A Las Vegas.

Otañez had allowed eight runs on seven hits in 5 1/3 innings while walking five and striking out six. He’ll be sent down to make room on the active roster for Sean Newcomb.
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Athletics activated RHP Michel Otañez from the 15-day injured list.

Otañez returns to the Athletics’ high-leverage relief mix after missing the first six-plus weeks of the season with a shoulder impingement. The 27-year-old righty posted a solid 3.44 ERA across 36 relief appearances last year in his rookie campaign.
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Athletics placed RHP Michel Otañez on the 15-day injured list with a right shoulder impingement.

Otañez evolved into a key high-leverage option last year for the Athletics. He’ll open the regular season on the shelf, but is expected to rejoin the club’s bullpen by the end of April.
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Michel Otañez (shoulder) will go through a 10-day shutdown before returning to throwing.

Otañez, 27, will now assuredly begin the season on the 15-day injured list. The right-hander is dealing with a right shoulder impingement, and he should be a relief option once ready to go.
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Michel Otañez struck out three over a scoreless inning to pick up a save against the Giants on Saturday.

Otañez did allow a hit, so it’s up to you to decide if he struck out the side or not. Regardless, it was an impressive effort for the 27-year-old that lowers his ERA to 3.50, and he has his first career MLB save.

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Rays activated RHP Manuel Rodriguez off the 15-day injured list.

Rodriguez missed a little over three weeks with his back strain. The 30-year-old will be a mid-to-late inning option for this series and potentially the postseason.
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Jake Woodford

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Rays designated RHP Jake Woodford for assignment.

Woodford was with the Rays for just one day. The 29-year-old now will hit the waiver wire, and with only three days left in the season, it’s hard to imagine there will be a claim. He’ll be a free agent at the end of the year.
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Mickey Gasper

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Mickey Gasper left Friday’s game against the Cubs with an apparent injury.

Gasper appeared to injure himself on a swing, and while the backstop was initially able to continue, he exited shortly after. Connor Wong is now catching for Boston. There should be an update shortly.
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Ray Kerr

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Ray Kerr will get the start against the Marlins on Friday.

Kerr will be on the bump and likely go around three innings before giving way to a reliever. He’s done a nice job since being promoted in August with a 1.76 ERA, but seems likely to give way to the bullpen before he’d be eligible for a win.
- Christopher Crawford

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Ryan Weathers

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Yankees manager Aaron Boone told reporters that Ryan Weathers (forearm) looked healthy in his live bullpen session Friday.

Boone reported that Weathers was up to 96 mph with his heater in the session. The left-hander’s regular season is over, but could be an option for the Yankees in the playoffs. Boone wasn’t ready to commit to Weathers being an option for the Wild Card round, but if he’s not, he could be available for the ALDS should the Yankees advance.
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Elmer Rodríguez

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Elmer Rodriguez will pitch for the Yankees on Sunday.

Rodriguez will likely get the start Sunday as the Yankees will have nothing to play for in that contest. The 23-year-old is one of the better prospects in the system and has some long-term upside, but fantasy managers should look elsewhere for an option in that game against Baltimore.
- Christopher Crawford

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Cody Bellinger

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Cody Bellinger is not in the lineup for the first game of a doubleheader versus the Orioles on Friday.

Bellinger will get the first half of the twin billing off. Heliot Ramos gets the nod with left-hander Trevor Rogers on the bump for the Orioles.
- Christopher Crawford

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Trent Grisham (hamstring) took live batting practice Friday.

Grisham and Giancarlo Stanton (calves) both faced off against Ryan Weathers (forearm) before Friday’s contest. Grisham has been out of action since near the start of September, but could be an option for the postseason beginning next week.
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Giancarlo Stanton (calf) took live batting practice Friday.

Stanton was facing off against fellow rehabber Ryan Weathers (forearm). Stanton is currently on the 60-day injured list with a recurring calf issue, and it seems unlikely he’ll be an option for the Yankees during the postseason.
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Ryan Weathers (forearm) will throw a live bullpen session Friday.

Weathers will get a chance to face Giancarlo Stanton (calves) and Trent Grisham (hamstring) in that session. The left-hander has not faced hitters since suffering his flexor strain near the end of August. He could be an option for the postseason, but there are no guarantees.
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