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George Kirby roughed up for five runs vs. Astros

George Kirby

SEA Starting Pitcher #68

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George Kirby allowed eight hits and five runs with three walks and two strikeouts over 4 2/3 innings in a no-decision against the Astros on Friday.

Kirby is simply not right. His lineup spotted him a two-run lead before he took the mound, and immediately gave one of those runs right back via a solo home run by Yordan Alvarez. It’s hard to fault anyone for that, Alvarez is on another level. Yet, the Astros jumped on Kirby for four more runs the following inning. He fell in love with his sweeper and it forced a few ugly swings, but he couldn’t command it very well. He battled all the way until the fifth inning with just those five runs which saved his line some in what was another rough outing. He now has a 3.89 ERA with 114 strikeouts and 31 walks through 136 2/3 innings as he heads into his next scheduled starts against the Brewers in Milwaukee.

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George Kirby

SEA Starting Pitcher #68

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George Kirby yielded four runs — three earned — in 6 2/3 innings Saturday in a loss to the A’s.

Kirby’s recent struggles had been limited to his road outings, but back at home tonight, he was outpitched by Jeffrey Springs in another Mariners loss. He has a 6.35 ERA in his last five starts, leaving him 9-11 with a 4.18 ERA overall. He’s neck and neck with Seth Lugo for the most hits allowed in the AL. If he ends up on top, it’d be his second time in three years leading the AL, which seems unfathomable for a pitcher who gets to spend half of his time in a ballpark that just kills batting average. He’ll face the A’s again next weekend, this time in Sacramento. It makes him a poor option in mixed leagues.
George Kirby

SEA Starting Pitcher #68

George Kirby surrendered five runs in five innings Monday in a no-decision against the Red Sox.

Kirby excelled against the Phillies last time out, but this makes three starts out of four in which he’s allowed at least five runs. His ERA is up to 4.19, and this is set to go down as a second straight season of him being a below average starter propped up by his home ballpark. Whether it’s more him to blame or the complacent Mariners, he’s simply not making nearly enough of his talent. Still, he most likely will post better results in a home start against the depleted A’s this weekend.
George Kirby

SEA Starting Pitcher #68

George Kirby allowed one run and struck out nine batters over 7 2/3 innings in a win over the Phillies on Tuesday.

Kirby needed this one after giving up 11 runs over his last two starts. He stranded a runner in the first inning, then gave up a run on three hits in the second. Kirby would go on to pitch into the eighth without allowing another run, collecting nine strikeouts, the most in his last ten starts. The 28-year-old right-hander will look to build off the strong start when he takes a 4.02 ERA, 1.33 WHIP, and a 126/34 K/BB ratio across 147 2/3 innings into a start against the Red Sox in Boston next Tuesday.
George Kirby

SEA Starting Pitcher #68

George Kirby was tagged for six runs and nine hits in 3 1/3 innings Thursday in a loss to the Brewers.

Just a tough day all around for Kirby. He had his worst velocity of the season and gave up 12 hard-hit balls. He also took a couple of pitch clock violations. It’s definitely worth wondering if something is up physically after his third rotten outing in his last five starts. He’s due to face the Phillies next week.
George Kirby

SEA Starting Pitcher #68

George Kirby was lifted after five innings of one-run ball Saturday against the Rays.

The Mariners really needed one more inning out of Kirby tonight, but it wasn’t in the cards with him requiring 99 pitches to get 15 outs. Michael Rucker ended up allowing two unearned runs in the sixth and taking the loss in a 3-2 game. Kirby remained 8-9 with a 3.68 ERA ahead of a start next Friday against the Astros.
George Kirby

SEA Starting Pitcher #68

George Kirby fired seven scoreless innings as part of a no-decision against the Twins on Sunday.

He was denied the win after the bullpen faltered in the late innings. Kirby allowed just five hits — all of them singles — while walking one and striking out three. It was a nice bounceback outing for Kirby after he was crushed for seven runs, including four homers, in his last outing against the Rangers. He lowered his ERA to 3.76 with the win, and barring a last-minute trade, he lines up to face the Rays in his next start on Saturday.
George Kirby

SEA Starting Pitcher #68

ESPN’s Jeff Passan reports multiple teams have engaged the Mariners in a potential trade for George Kirby.

Passan adds that the sense is that Kirby is available and could be moved prior to Monday’s deadline. He also notes that Seattle has been listening to offer for Emerson Hancock and Luis Castillo. The Mariners have top prospect Kade Anderson knocking on the door of the majors and figure to move at least one, if not more, of their current rotation members. Kirby would net the largest return in any potential trade package, despite holding a pedestrian 3.98 ERA across 120 innings this season.
George Kirby

SEA Starting Pitcher #68

George Kirby was tagged for four homers and seven runs in four innings by the Rangers in a loss Monday.

Kirby’s velocity dipped quickly today; he averaged 96.9 mph in the first but was down to 95.7 mph in the second and 94.9 mph in the fourth. That’s well off his season average of 96.6 mph, and he gave up more runs today than in his previous four starts combined. It’s the third time in his career that he’s given up four homers; it also happened once in 2022 and once in 2023. Oddly enough, in all three of those starts, he gave up exactly seven runs in between four and 4 2/3 innings. He fell to 8-9 with a 3.98 ERA in advance of a start against the Twins.
George Kirby

SEA Starting Pitcher #68

George Kirby pitched three-hit ball for six scoreless frames in beating the Reds on Monday.

He struck out six. He threw just 80 pitches to get his 18 outs, and it seems like he still would have had something in the tank for the seventh. However, the Mariners pulled him with a 1-0 lead. It wound up working out just fine, as Nick Davila pitched a perfect top of the seventh, and the Mariners put the game away with six runs in the bottom of the inning. Kirby is 8-8 with a 3.57 ERA. He’s fanned 45 in 42 innings since the beginning of June after totaling 59 strikeouts over his first 74 innings. He’ll likely make his next start next Monday in Texas.
George Kirby

SEA Starting Pitcher #68

George Kirby took the loss on Wednesday in Miami, allowing two earned runs on eight hits over six innings pitched.

Kirby struck out seven and didn’t walk anyone. He allowed a solo homer to Kyle Stowers but pitched well enough to win. The right-hander stumbled a bit from mid-May through mid-June, but he’s been excellent over his past three outings. Kirby has the worst K-BB% of his career this season but has offset it somewhat by inducing more grounders than in the past. This was his final start of the first half. The Mariners host the Giants coming out of the All-Star break.

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Mariners selected the contract of 2B/OF Michael Arroyo from Triple-A Tacoma.

The M’s are hopeful that the 21-year-old top prospect can infuse some life into an offense that has been struggling miserably lately. Arroyo was having a strong season in the upper minors, slashing .283/.359/.471 with 18 homers, 81 RBI and 17 stolen bases in 532 plate appearances between Double-A Arkansas and Triple-A Tacoma. Expect him to jump right into an everyday role in the M’s lineup which could make him an interesting flier in deeper mixed leagues.
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Ian Happ was a late scratch from the Cubs’ starting lineup on Sunday due to left knee discomfort.

Tyrone Taylor replaced him in left field and will bat ninth for the Cubs in Sunday’s finale against the Marlins. The knee issue for Happ isn’t believed to be serious and the 32-year-old outfielder is considered day-to-day.
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Cooper Hjerpe

STL Starting Pitcher #56
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Cardinals recalled LHP Cooper Hjerpe from Triple-A Memphis.

It’s the first trip to the big leagues for Hjerpe, the Cardinals’ first-round selection (22nd overall) from the 2022 draft class. He has made 15 starts across four minor league levels this season, registering a 3.00 ERA, 1.26 WHIP and a 61/32 K/BB ratio over 42 innings. He could be an interesting multi-inning weapon out of the bullpen for the Cardinals in September.
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Cardinals optioned RHP Hancel Rincon to Triple-A Memphis.

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Diamondbacks recalled C/DH Adrian Del Castillo from Triple-A Reno.

The Diamondbacks are hopeful that Del Castillo will be able to provide more thump as a bench bat than Max Kepler was able to. The 26-year-old backstop has hit .199/.253/.318 with five home runs, 24 RBI and one stolen base in 192 plate appearanes on the season.
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Diamondbacks designated OF Max Kepler for assignment.

The 33-year-old outfielder struggled mightily after returning from his suspension this season, slashing a woeful .205/.262/.303 with two homers, 15 RBI and a 32/11 K/BB ratio over 145 plate appearances — primarily against right-handers. It’s possible that this could be the end of the line for him.
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White Sox recalled C Edgar Quero from Triple-A Charlotte.

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White Sox placed OF Tommy Pham on the 10-day injured list, retroactive to September 3, with a left calf strain.

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Orioles recalled RHP Anthony Nunez from Triple-A Norfolk.

Nunez will take the place of Albert Suarez in the Orioles’ bullpen. The 25-year-old hurler has posted a 4.29 ERA, 1.31 WHIP and a 55/25 K/BB ratio over 50 1/3 innings in 44 appearances with the O’s this season. He’ll function in a middle relief role.
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Orioles placed OF Luis Robert Jr. on the 10-day injured list with left hamstring discomfort.

That explains why Robert wasn’t in the Orioles’ lineup on Saturday and Sunday. He’ll be shelved for at least a week and a half while dealing with a hamstring issue. It’s a tough break for the O’s and for fantasy managers as the dynamic 29-year-old outfielder had a chance to make a major impact down the stretch. Rece Hinds was recalled from Triple-A Norfolk on Sunday to provide depth in the Orioles’ outfield.
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