Darren O'Day Stats

New York Yankees manager Aaron Boon mentioned relievers Chad Green, Darren O'Day and Justin Wilson among those who are projected to have added responsibilities with Zach Britton (elbow) out for three to four months. Boone expects the assignments in the later innings to be fluid and matchup-based in front of closer Aroldis Chapman. With Chapman serving a two-game suspension to begin the year for throwing at Rays first baseman Mike Brosseau last September, Green is likely to be the ninth-inning man early on, if needed. Right-hander Jonathan Loaisiga is another name to watch as a potential late-inning setup man that could be asked to take on more of a high-leverage role with Britton out for a while.

3 months ago

The New York Yankees agreed to a deal with free-agent relief pitcher Darren O'Day on Wednesday, according to sources. O'Day is guaranteed to make $2.5 million for one season, and the contract includes a dual option, according to MLB Network's Jon Heyman. The Braves and Phillies were the runners-up for O'Day. The 38-year-old sidearmer was excellent for Atlanta in the shortened 2020 season, posting a 1.10 ERA and 0.80 WHIP in 19 appearances. An All-Star in 2015 with the Orioles, O'Day has a 3.43 career ERA and a 1.02 WHIP while striking out 9.4 hitters per nine innings and recording 21 saves over 13 big-league seasons. He'll provide the Bombers with some veteran relief depth, but he won't be on the fantasy radar.

4 months ago

The Baltimore Orioles acquired prospects Evan Phillips, Jean Carlos Encarnacion, Brett Cumberland and Bruce Zimmerman in the deal for pitchers Kevin Gausman and Darren O'Day. Of the bunch, Encarnacion is ranked the highest, sitting 14th among the team's top prospects according to MLB Pipeline. Encarnacion has yet to appear above A-ball, but has hit .293 with 13 home runs, 95 RBI and 16 stolen bases in three minor league seasons. It may be a while before he reaches the majors, but with Baltimore fully embarked in a rebuild, perhaps Encarnacion becomes a contributor somewhere down the line.

over a year ago