Free-agent relief pitcher Cody Allen drew some interest on the open market but has decided to retire from Major League Baseball. The 32-year-old compiled 153 career saves, with all but four of them coming for the Cleveland Indians. The right-hander was the ninth-inning man for Cleveland's 2016 World Series team, pitching in four World Series games while allowing no runs and striking out 12 in six innings. Allen pitched with the Tribe for seven seasons before joining the Los Angeles Angels for one season in 2019. He did not pitch in 2020. Allen will finish his eight-year career with a 3.14 ERA, 1.22 WHIP, 593 strikeouts, 193 walks and 153 saves in 463 2/3 innings over 481 appearances, all in relief.
Texas Rangers relief pitcher Cody Allen (forearm), who had some minor arm issues this spring before baseball was shut down due to COVID-19, has been feeling good and has been throwing at Globe Life Field during the pandemic. It's unknown if he'll be ready to go if the MLB season kicks off in July, but the right-handed reliever's injury didn't sound too serious to begin with. Jose Leclerc should be the team's primary closer, with Rafael Montero also being a candidate for ninth-inning duties. Allen has plenty of closing experience with 153 career saves, but he posted a 6.26 ERA in 25 games with the Angels last year before being released. He's just hoping to win a bullpen job whenever the season starts, so Allen is off the fantasy radar currently.
Texas Rangers reliever Cody Allen gave up two runs and two hits in one inning of relief on Wednesday against the San Francisco Giants. He has an 11.25 ERA through four innings this spring, and it's not what Allen or the Rangers were hoping for when they invited him to camp. The nine-year veteran battled forearm and elbow stiffness earlier this spring and did not throw for a week. He made two scoreless appearances before Wednesday's disappointment, and he is still in the mix to make the Opening Day roster. Jose Leclerc seems locked in as the reliever to own in the Rangers bullpen, but, if something were to happen to Leclerc, Allen could be next in line, given his extensive experience as a ninth-inning man.
Minnesota Twins Add Cody Allen On Minor League Deal
After getting released by the Los Angeles Angels earlier this week, reliever Cody Allen found a new home quickly landing with the Minnesota Twins on a minor league contract. The right-hander opened the season as the closer for the Halos collecting four saves, but pitched to an ugly 6.26 ERA and 1.91 WHIP in 25 games. Allen's struggles date back to last season and shouldn't be in line for any save chances for the Twins in the immediate future. The club may decide to keep him with their Triple-A affiliate as they try to work out the kinks that have caused his downward spiral over the last two seasons. Allen can be safely ignored in all fantasy formats.
Los Angeles Angels relief pitcher Cody Allen has been officially released by the organization on Thursday. Allen began the season as the closer for the Angels, but things quickly escalated. He had a 6.25 ERA in 25 appearances, but converted all four saves chances while with the Angels. He should land on another organization quickly, but Allen is someone more worth watching than immediately picking him up in fantasy. Owners should wait and see what kind of role he has elsewhere.
Los Angeles Angels relief pitcher Cody Allen has been designated for assignment. Allen began the season as the Opening Day closer, but quickly fell from grace. He signed a one year deal with Los Angeles in the off-season, so not a huge loss for the team. He had a 6.29 ERA in 25 appearances and was actually perfect in save chances, converting all four of them. He may bounce back elsewhere, but likely won't create enough fantasy value worth owning.
Los Angeles Angels relief pitcher Cody Allen (back) is expected to come off the 10-day injured list when first eligible on Tuesday. Allen is expected to be used in lower leverage situations until he irons out his control issues, which is essentially the same role he was used prior to his injury. Ty Buttrey and Hansel Robles will continue to be used in ninth-inning situations and are the relievers to use for saves in AL-only fantasy leagues.
Los Angeles Angels relief pitcher Cody Allen (back) has been placed on the 10-day injured list. Allen was removed from the closer role earlier in the week. He will now get some rest and hopefully get back on track in a few days. The Angels may decide to go with a closer-by-committee, which is going to hurt fantasy owners. Ty Buttrey could be the most interesting option out of the bullpen, so fantasy owners should keep scoop him up now if you're searching for saves and he's available.
Los Angeles Angels closerCody Allen has been removed from the closer role. Allen has saved four games for the Angels so far this season but has done so with a 5.40 ERA and a WHIP of 1.56. Considering those rate stats, Allen wasnt providing any real fantasy value outside of a few saves, so there is certainly no reason to keep him on your roster now in shallow leagues. Expect Ty Buttrey and Hansel Robles to get the save opportunities going forward in Anaheim. Buttrey is the one to target in deeper leagues if you're chasing saves.
Los Angeles Angels relief pitcher Cody Allen will be the team's closer in 2019, according to general manager Billy Eppler. He has a history of pitching in big games and big spots," Eppler said. Allen was recently signed to a one-year deal after a disappointing 4.70 ERA and 1.36 WHIP in 2018, although he did save 27 games and struck out 10.7 hitters per nine innings. The right-hander's value is a bit down after struggling last season, but he could easily bounce back after reaching at least 30 saves in the previous three seasons.
