Anthony

Misiewicz

The 31-year-old was a non-roster invite to spring training and pitched well, allowing just one run on three hits in six innings while striking out six and walking two. He didn’t make the Opening Day roster, but the Reds are likely trying to find a way to keep him in the organization.

Misiewicz fortifies Cincinnati’s left-handed relief depth chart entering spring training. The 31-year-old southpaw made just five appearances for the Twins last season but holds a respectable 4.12 FIP and 22.7 percent strikeout rate across 120 1/3 innings at the highest level since 2020.

No real surprises as Minnesota cleans up its 40-man roster heading into the offseason. Miranda is a notable name considering his former prospect status, but he hasn’t made an impact at the highest level since the 2024 season when he appeared in a career-high 121 games.

Misiewicz makes it back to Minnesota for Sunday’s season finale after missing more than two months with a shoulder impingement. The 30-year-old lefty has made four relief appearances this season in the big leagues.

Misiewicz will be forced to miss two weeks with the injury, but there’s a good chance the impingement will keep the 30-year-old left-hander out of action for considerably longer. For now, Kody Funderburk will take Misiewicz ‘s place on the roster.

Misiewicz will have a chance to make his season debut after signing with Minnesota in January. The 30-year-old has had some success at the highest level, but not on a consistent basis. He’ll likely be just a mid-inning option while with the Twins.

Misiewicz pitched one scoreless inning for the Yankees last season and had a 3.90 ERA with a 69/18 K/BB in 55 1/3 innings for their Triple-A club. The 30-year-old has a lifetime 4.67 ERA in 115 2/3 innings since debuting with the Mariners in 2020.

Misiewicz was designated for assignment on Monday and cleared waivers, so he was outrighted off the Major League roster and sent to Triple-A where he will serve as organizational bullpen depth.

A 40-man spot was needed for Jon Berti, so Misiewicz is getting bumped. He had been pitching in Triple-A since June after throwing a scoreless inning in his lone appearance for the Yankees.

Misiewicz was with the Yankees for a couple days earlier this week as emergency relief depth, but he’ll head back to the minors with veteran southpaw Tim Hill joining New York’s relief mix.