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Fri Feb 212:03Ken Giles Signs With Braves
Free-agent right-handed reliever Ken Giles signed a minor-league deal with the Atlanta Braves on Friday, according to the team. The deal includes an invite to major-league spring training, and he'll receive $1.75 million if he's in the majors in 2024. Giles impressed some teams during his showcase a month ago and will now join the Braves for spring training as he looks to get back to the big leagues. The 33-year-old veteran struggled at Triple-A Oklahoma City in 2023, allowing 19 earned runs in 18 innings. Injuries have derailed his career, as he has thrown only eight innings in the majors since 2020 with the Toronto Blue Jays and Seattle Mariners. Giles was among the top closers in baseball in his prime and has 115 career saves in eight big-league seasons, but he'll just be hoping to stay healthy and give Atlanta some bullpen depth in 2024.
Source: New York Post - Jon HeymanRotoBaller.com
Sun Jan 2112:39Ken Giles Will Throw A Bullpen Session For Potential Suitors
Free-agent relief pitcher Ken Giles will throw a bullpen session for interested teams on Friday, Jan. 26 in Phoenix, Arizona, according to Jon Heyman. Due to injury, the 33-year-old has appeared in just nine games over the last three seasons, so he wants to prove to teams that he is finally healthy and ready to contribute. His last full season came back in 2019 with the Blue Jays, when he put up a dominant 1.87 ERA, 1.00 WHIP, and 83:17 K/BB over 53 innings of relief to go along with 23 saves. It will be interesting to see how much velocity "100 miles Giles" has lost over the years, but if he puts on a good performance next Friday, he should get a spring-training invite from a club.
Source: Jon Heyman of MLB NetworkRotoBaller.com
Sat May 20 202318:56Ken Giles Finds A Home With Dodgers
The Los Angeles Dodgers and free-agent reliever Ken Giles agreed to a minor-league contract on Saturday. The 32-year-old has made a mere nine appearances since 2020, but he has managed to resurface after tossing batting practice for interested teams recently. The move aims to bolster the Dodgers bullpen if Giles eventually works his way to a major-league roster spot, that is. He may have once been a lights-out closer, but he has a long way to go before rediscovering fantasy relevance. Giles tossed 4 1/3 scoreless innings last year for the Seattle Mariners.
Source: Jon HeymanRotoBaller.com
Thu May 11 202318:44Ken Giles Throwing Batting Practice Friday
Free-agent reliever Ken Giles will toss live batting practice on Friday, per Jon Heyman. He has been working towards his comeback for the last five weeks in Phoenix. Giles hasn't been fantasy relevant since 2019 when he attained a 1.87 ERA, 83 punch outs, and 23 saves in 53 innings for the Blue Jays that year. The 32-year-old has pitched just eight innings since 2020, and he has struggled to resurface in the majors since undergoing Tommy John surgery in September 2020. Giles should remain on fantasy waiver wires, as there's no guarantee he'll handle a high-leverage role even on a bullpen-deprived squad.
Source: Jon HeymanRotoBaller.com
Thu Mar 16 202319:48Ken Giles To Throw For Teams On Friday
Free-agent relief pitcher Ken Giles is set to throw for teams in Arizona on Friday. It sounds like multiple teams are going to be in attendance for this session. The 32-year-old is attempting to make a comeback to the mound. He has only appeared in nine games over the last three seasons due to injuries. Before that, Giles was a reliable ninth-inning option, but it's uncertain what he has left in the tank. It's unlikely he'll have any fantasy value unless he finds a closer job somewhere. Fantasy managers can take a wait-and-see approach here.
Source: Jon HeymanRotoBaller.com
Sat Feb 25 202311:50Ken Giles Auditions For Padres
Free-agent relief pitcher Ken Giles threw a bullpen session for the San Diego Padres on Friday at their spring training complex in Peoria, Ariz. He will continue to throw bullpens every Tuesday and Friday for interested teams until he gets signed. Giles also threw for interested clubs at Arizona State on Feb. 8, but nothing came of it. The 32-year-old former closer has been injured in recent years and has made just nine relief appearances in the last three years with the Toronto Blue Jays and Seattle Mariners. Giles is completely healthy now, but it remains to be seen if a team will take a chance on him. Even if he lands with a club for the 2023 season, it's unlikely that Giles will return to fantasy relevance.
Source: New York Post - Jon HeymanRotoBaller.com
Wed Jan 25 202319:55Ken Giles To Throw For Interested Teams
Free-agent relief pitcher Ken Giles (elbow) will be throwing for interested teams two weeks from Wednesday on Feb. 8 at Arizona State University in Tempe, Ariz. Giles is reportedly "100 percent healthy" after two years removed from having Tommy John surgery. The 32-year-old former closer has eight years of major-league experience with four different teams and also 115 career saves, so there is bound to be some interested teams if he is now healthy and looks anything like his prior self. Giles only appeared in five games in 2022 for the Seattle Mariners, but he tossed 4 1/3 shutout innings. The problem is he hasn't pitched in a full season since 2019, and he'll likely be a long shot to return any fantasy relevance in 2023 if he lands with a new team.
Source: New York Post - Jon HeymanRotoBaller.com
Mon Aug 22 202218:40Giants Sign Reliever Ken Giles
The San Francisco Giants signed free-agent right-handed relief pitcher Ken Giles (elbow) to a minor league contract on Monday, and he'll pitch for the team's rookie-ball organization on Monday. Giles was recovering from Tommy John surgery and was recently designated for assignment by the Seattle Mariners last week. In five outings with Seattle covering 4 1/3 innings, the 31-year-old gave up just one hit while walking four and striking out six in 4 1/3 shutout frames. However, he also allowed 13 earned runs on 17 hits while walking 10 and striking out 15 in 12 1/3 minor league rehab innings with High-A Everett and Triple-A Tacoma. Giles will be hoping to prove that he's worth of a spot in San Fran's bullpen down the stretch.
Source: NBC Sports Bay Area - Alex PavlovicRotoBaller.com
Fri Aug 12 202218:07Ken Giles DFA'd By Mariners
The Seattle Mariners DFA'd relief pitcher Ken Giles on Friday. The 31-year-old has had major struggles staying healthy over the past few years, as he has pitched only eight innings since the start of 2020. With Giles having both elbow and shoulder issues over that time span, it makes sense that the Mariners would move on from him. If he can get healthy over the off-season, there will surely be a team that can use the former closer. He has always had swing and miss stuff, and even in his brief time in Seattle he showed he still has it, firing six strikeouts over his 4 innings pitched. Depending on where (and if) he signs, he's someone to look out for as a source of saves near the end of drafts next season.
Source: Seattle MarinersRotoBaller.com
Sat Jul 9 202218:58Ken Giles Placed On IL, Matt Brash Recalled
Seattle Mariners right-handed pitcher Ken Giles (shoulder) has been put on the 15-day IL, and right-handed pitcher Matt Brash has been recalled to replace him. Giles felt something in his right shoulder after throwing a pitch in Friday's game against the Toronto Blue Jays and was immediately taken out of the game. It's a tough break for the former closer, who had made just five appearances this season after returning from Tommy John surgery that kept him out for all of 2021. The silver lining here is that it makes room for Brash to return to the MLB roster, although it will be out of the bullpen. After a tough first go in the majors, the young righty has racked up 41 strikeouts over 26 innings pitched with a 3.46 ERA and 1.27 WHIP in triple-A. The control remains an issue, but his stuff is undoubtedly dominant. Keep an eye on him for now.
Source: Corey BrockRotoBaller.com
Mon Jun 20 202214:26Mariners Reinstate Ken Giles From Injured List
The Seattle Mariners have reinstated relief pitcher Ken Giles (finger) from the 60-day injured list on Monday. Giles previously signed as a free agent with Seattle before the 2021 season. At the time he was still sidelined after undergoing Tommy John surgery. The veteran missed time this season due to a sprained finger in his right hand. Giles will join a Seattle bullpen that hasn't always operated with a set closer, which could limit his fantasy upside if he's able to pitch in save situations. The Mariners' other late-inning options include Paul Sewald, Diego Castillo, and Andres Munoz.
Source: Mariners PRRotoBaller.com
Fri May 27 202221:31Ken Giles Close To Beginning Rehab Assignment
Seattle Mariners right-hander Ken Giles (finger) is heading off to a rehab assignment this weekend. Giles has not yet pitched in 2022 after injuring the middle finger on his pitching hand during the spring. The veteran hurler has not appeared in an MLB game since needing Tommy John surgery late in September of 2020. Giles will probably see an extended rehab assignment as a result but he is eventually expected to vie for some ninth-inning work for Seattle this season.
Source: Ryan Divish on TwitterRotoBaller.com
Mon May 23 202221:21Ken Giles Expected To Throw Bullpen This Week
Seattle Mariners reliever Ken Giles (finger) is expected to throw a bullpen session either Monday or Tuesday. If he emerges from that without any setbacks, Giles is expected to begin a rehab assignment shortly after. Giles sprained the middle finger on his pitching hand during the spring and has yet to make a big-league appearance for Seattle in 2022. Giles hasn't pitched since 2020, needing to undergo Tommy John surgery after four appearances that season. He could eventually push for the ninth-inning role in Seattle provided his rehab goes smoothly.
Source: Corey Brock on TwitterRotoBaller.com
Thu Apr 14 202208:36Ken Giles Could Start Throwing In Two Weeks
Seattle Mariners relief pitcher Ken Giles (finger) could being throwing a baseball in about two weeks, according to Jerry Dipoto, the Mariners' president of baseball operations. The 31-year-old is dealing with a tendon strain in the middle finger of his right hand, his throwing hand. He doesn't have a clear timeline for a return at this point, but he should remain out for at least another month or so. He has a chance to be the Mariners' closer once he's back on the diamond, making him someone worthy of a speculative IL spot in deep leagues where saves are scarce. For now, the Mariners certainly look to have a closer-by-committee situation. Drew Steckenrider and Diego Castillo have each converted a save and Paul Sewald could be in the mix for saves in the near future as well.
Source: Ryan DivishRotoBaller.com
Sat Apr 2 202210:54Ken Giles Shut Down For A Couple Weeks
Seattle Mariners relief pitcher Ken Giles (finger) is dealing with a middle finger tendon issue and will be shut down for a couple of weeks. The good news is that surgery is not required, but Giles will obviously miss the start of the regular season and may be out for the first month. The 31-year-old was set to open the 2022 campaign in a closer committee with Drew Steckenrider and Paul Sewald. Giles underwent Tommy John surgery in 2020 and missed all of last year, so the injury issues keep coming. He'll have a chance to re-enter the closing picture in Seattle once he's healthy, but fantasy managers in mixed leagues can find better potential save candidates that are actually healthy.
Source: Shannon Drayer on TwitterRotoBaller.com
Fri Feb 19 202121:13Mariners finalize $7M, 2-year deal with reliever Ken Giles
Ken Giles knows the upcoming season will be all about patience. There is no need to rush his recovery since the Seattle Mariners won't even consider allowing him to see the majors this year. “I would love to be out there this year. But you know what? It’s not going to do me any good, it’s not going to do the organization any good,” Giles said. “As long as I stay patient through my process, I’ve already come to the realization I’m not going to pitch this year and that’s OK.” The Mariners finalized a $7 million, two-year contract with Giles on Friday that includes a $500,000 signing bonus payable within 30 days and salaries of $1 million this year and $5 million in 2022. Seattle has a $9.5 million option for 2023 with a $500,000 buyout. Seattle signed Giles knowing he won’t pitch for the Mariners until 2022 while recovering from Tommy John surgery. Manager Scott Servais stressed that no matter how far along Giles gets in his recovery, he won’t pitch in the majors this year. “There is no chance... [More]
Fri Feb 19 202117:33Mariners finalize $7M, 2-year deal with reliever Ken Giles
Ken Giles knows the upcoming season will be all about patience. There is no need to rush his recovery since the Seattle Mariners won't even consider allowing him to see the majors this year. “I would love to be out there this year. But you know what? It’s not going to do me any good, it’s not going to do the organization any good,” Giles said. “As long as I stay patient through my process, I’ve already come to the realization I’m not going to pitch this year and that’s OK.” The Mariners finalized a $7 million, two-year contract with Giles on Friday that includes a club option for the 2023 season. Seattle signed Giles knowing he won’t pitch for the Mariners until 2022 while recovering from Tommy John surgery. Manager Scott Servais stressed that no matter how far along Giles gets in his recovery, he won’t pitch in the majors this year. “There is no chance of that happening,” Servais said. “We will not let that happen. That’s not the agreement and everybody understood to do the right thing... [More]
Fri Feb 19 202115:43Mariners finalize $7M, 2-year deal with reliever Ken Giles
The Seattle Mariners finalized a $7 million, two-year contract with reliever Ken Giles on Friday that includes a club option for the 2023 season. Seattle signed Giles knowing he won’t pitch for the Mariners this season while recovering from Tommy John surgery. Manager Scott Servais stressed that no matter how far along Giles gets in his recovery, he won’t pitch in the majors in 2021. “There is no chance of that happening,” Servais said. “We will not let that happen. That’s not the agreement and everybody understood you to do the right thing and taking our time getting him back.” Seattle designated for assignment right-handed pitcher Robert Dugger to clear a spot on the 40-man roster for Giles. When healthy, Giles has been one of the top relievers in the American League. He had 34 saves and a 2.70 ERA in 63 appearances in 2017 for Houston. He had another 23 saves and a 1.87 ERA in 53 games for Toronto in 2019. Giles had 83 strikeouts and just 17 walks in 53 innings pitched for the Blue Jays.... [More]
Fri Feb 19 202114:33Mariners finalize 2-year deal with reliever Ken Giles
The Seattle Mariners finalized a $7 million, two-year contract with reliever Ken Giles on Friday that includes a club option for the 2023 season. Seattle signed Giles knowing he won’t pitch for the Mariners this season while recovering from Tommy John surgery. Manager Scott Servais stressed that no matter how far along Giles gets in his recovery, he won’t pitch in the majors in 2021. “There is no chance of that happening,” Servais said. “We will not let that happen. That’s not the agreement and everybody understood you to do the right thing and taking our time getting him back.” Seattle designated for assignment right-handed pitcher Robert Dugger to clear a spot on the 40-man roster for Giles. When healthy, Giles has been one of the top relievers in the American League. He had 34 saves and a 2.70 ERA in 63 appearances in 2017 for Houston. He had another 23 saves and a 1.87 ERA in 53 games for Toronto in 2019. Giles had 83 strikeouts and just 17 walks in 53 innings pitched for the Blue Jays.... [More]
Thu Feb 11 202112:48AL East teams at the start of spring training
A team-by-team look at the American League East entering spring training, including key players each club acquired and lost, and dates of the first workout for pitchers and catchers, and the full squad: ___ Tampa Bay Rays Manager: Kevin Cash (seventh season). 2020: 40-20, first place, AL champions, lost to Dodgers in World Series. Training Town: Port Charlotte, Florida. Park: Charlotte Sports Park. First Workout: Feb. 18/23. He’s Here: RHP Michael Wacha, RHP Chris Archer, C Francisco Mejia, RHP Luis Patiño. He’s Outta Here: LHP Blake Snell, RHP Charlie Morton, OF Hunter Renfroe, RHP Aaron Slegers, 1B Nate Lowe, LHP Aaron Loup, LHP Jose Alvarado, 1B Brian O’Grady, RHP Chaz Roe, RHP Oliver Drake, LHP Sean Gilmartin. Going campin’: The AL champions are coming off their first division title in a decade and first World Series appearance in 12 years, but they have to replace their top two starting pitchers after declining a $15 million option on Morton and trading Snell to San Diego. The Rays... [More]
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