The Athletics reassigned right-hander Dylan Floro to minor-league camp on Monday. In other moves, the A's also optioned right-handers Ryan Cusick and Gunnar Hogland and outfielder Denzel Clarke to Triple-A Las Vegas. Right-handers Jason Alexander, Tanner Dodson and Jack Perkins, left-hander Ben Bowden, catcher Kyle McCann, infielder Nick Kurtz and outfielders Henry Bolte, Carlos Cortes and Colby Thomas were also reassigned to minor-league camp. The 34-year-old Floro agreed to a minor-league pact with the A's late last month, which made it difficult for him to make a serious run for an Opening Day bullpen spot. However, Floro has plenty of experience and made 66 big-league appearances with the Nationals and Diamondbacks last year. There's a good chance he'll be back in the majors at some point in 2025, but he won't have much fantasy appeal, if any at all.
Athletics right-handed pitcher Dylan Floro has not been cleared to face live hitters yet. The 34-year-old is expected to continue to throw bullpen and increase his workload throughout camp. Floro is behind schedule as he only joined the team on a minor-league contract last week. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor his progression as he may be cleared to face live hitters in the coming weeks. Last season, the 34-year-old posted a 3.80 ERA with a 1.19 WHIP across 68 2/3 innings with the Washington Nationals and Arizona Diamondbacks. He tallied 48 punchouts but was able to limit hard contact as he generated a stellar 4.6 percent barrel rate. Floro could compete for a high leverage role in the Athletics bullpen when healthy.
MLB.com's Martin Gallegos reports that free-agent right-hander Dylan Floro has agreed to an undisclosed deal with the Athletics and is in their clubhouse at spring training on Thursday. Floro will now compete for an Opening Day bullpen spot in Sacramento for the A's after pitching for the Washington Nationals and Arizona Diamondbacks in 2024. In 66 combined relief appearances for the two teams last year, he went 6-4 with a 3.80 ERA (3.50 FIP) and 1.19 WHIP with 48 strikeouts and 17 walks in 68 2/3 innings pitched. Floro was noticeably better with the Nats before being traded, sporting a 2.06 ERA in 51 outings out of the bullpen. He had a brutal 9.37 ERA in 16 1/3 innings over 15 appearances in the desert later in the year. At best, Floro will probably serve as a middle reliever for the A's in 2025, making him one to avoid in all fantasy formats.
The Arizona Diamondbacks released right-handed reliever Dylan Floro earlier this week. Floro has been released after passing through waivers unclaimed after the D-backs designated him for assignment on Sunday. The 33-year-old veteran began the year with the Washington Nationals and ended up making only 15 appearances in relief for Arizona. In his 16 1/3 innings for the Snakes, he was way too hittable, allowing 17 earned runs on 23 hits (four homers) while walking four and striking out only eight. Overall this year, he has posted a 3.80 ERA, a 1.19 WHIP and a 48:17 K:BB in his 68 2/3 innings out of the bullpen for the Nats and D-backs. Arizona acquired Floro at the trade deadline in late July from the Nationals, but he didn't work out as a relief arm for them. In Floro's nine-year MLB career, he has a 3.49 ERA, a 1.29 WHIP and 32 saves in 402 2/3 innings pitched.
Dylan Floro Is The Newest Addition To Diamondbacks Crowded Bullpen
The Arizona Diamondbacks keep adding pieces to an already-loaded bullpen. After pulling off a trade with Miami last week to acquire setup man A.J. Puk, Arizona made another splash right before the trade window closed, bringing in veteran reliever Dylan Floro from the Washington Nationals. In exchange for Floro, the D-Backs sent minor-league infielder Andres Chaparro back to the Nation's Capital. The 33-year-old right-hander has been rejuvenated during his first year in Washington, appearing in 51 games while pitching to a 2.06 ERA with 40 strikeouts. Fantasy managers shouldn't expect Floro to see any save situations; he has zero saves all year; however, going from the fourth-place Nats to an Arizona team that's only a half-game out of the third NL Wild Card spot should create more opportunities for holds in leagues that count them.
Washington Nationals relief pitcher Dylan Floro is experiencing shoulder tightness and will be sidelined for a little while, manager Dave Martinez told Andrew Golden of the Washington Post. Martinez noted that Floro typically deals with some soreness in Spring Training, so he's not too concerned. The 33-year-old inked a major league deal with Washington this offseason, just one season removed from a solid 2023 campaign in which he amassed a 2.96 FIP, 9.21 K/9, 2.70 BB/9, and 54.4 GB%. He figures to be ready ahead of Opening Day next month.
Free-agent right-hander Dylan Floro agreed to a one-year, $2.25 million deal plus performance bonuses with the Washington Nationals on Tuesday, according to a source. The 32-year-old veteran reliever will head to D.C. after spending the 2023 campaign with the Miami Marlins and Minnesota Twins. He wasn't very effective last year despite posting a sub-.300 ERA in 2020 and 2021 with the Los Angeles Dodgers and Marlins. Floro went 5-6 with a 4.76 ERA (2.96 FIP), 1.53 WHIP, seven saves, 17 walks and 58 strikeouts in 56 2/3 relief innings last year. He ran into a bit of bad luck this past season, though, so the rebuilding Nationals are hoping he can bounce-back as a veteran presence in their bullpen in 2024. Floro most likely won't have much fantasy value, if any, in what is expected to be a middle-relief role.
Miami Marlins relief pitcher Dylan Floro has been traded to the Minnesota Twins in exchange for right-handed reliever Jorge Lopez. It's a bit odd to see two contending organizations swap relievers. The Marlins have been using Floro in some high-leverage situations this season. He holds a 4.54 ERA, 1.49 WHIP and 41/11 K/BB with seven saves in 39.1 innings of work. Lopez was an All-Star last season, but has not found the same success this time around. He holds a 5.09 ERA, 1.27 WHIP with three saves this season. Neither player is expected to be the closer on their new team, so there won't be much impact in terms of fantasy baseball.
Miami Marlins relief pitcher Dylan Floro worked a scoreless ninth inning to earn his sixth save in a 7-5 win over the Oakland Athletics. Floro didn't allow a baserunner and struck out a pair. This was much needed for the 32-year-old, as he has had some rough outings lately and is in jeopardy of losing his closing role to A.J. Puk when he returns from the IL, which could be any day. This performance may not save him from that fate, but it gives the Marlins something to think about at least. That said, Puk should be added by any Floro owners in leagues where the former is still available.
Miami Marlins relief pitcher Dylan Floro got crushed by the Colorado Rockies on Thursday, as he allowed three runs on four hits and a walk over just of an inning. Floro was put into the game with one out, a runner on first, and the score tied in the eighth. He unraveled quickly and would have taken the loss in this one if it wasn't for Pierce Johnson having a rough outing as well. Floro had been looking like the favorite out of the Marlins bullpen heading into this one, picking up saves in his last four appearances. An appearance like this one can change things quickly, though, and it's tough to say who will get the next opportunity for the Marlins. Floro should still be rostered in leagues where saves are valuable.
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