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.
Miami Marlins reliever Dylan Floro allowed one walk over a scoreless inning to earn the save during Thursday's 5-3 win over the Washington Nationals. He was called on in the ninth inning to protect a one-run lead for the Marlins. The 32-year-old tossed a scoreless frame to earn his fourth save of the season. Floro has now recorded a save in back-to-back chances. The right-hander owns a 2.66 ERA, 1.08 WHIP, and 18 strikeouts over 20 1/3 innings in 2023. Floro should continue to see the bulk of Miami's save chances with A.J. Puk (elbow) on the injured list. Fantasy managers searching for saves should look to add Floro in all league formats while he's serving as the team's primary closer.
Miami Marlins relief pitcher Dylan Floro was called upon to protect a two-run lead against the Cincinnati Reds on Sunday. The right-hander posted an ugly outing on Friday, but was able to redeem himself here. Floro tossed a scoreless ninth inning to earn his second save of the season. The 32-year-old has pitched scoreless ball in 15 of his 18 appearances thus far. He seems like the obvious choice to step up into the closer role with A.J. Puk sidelined. That being said, he'll be worth a look in formats where saves matter until Puk returns.
Miami Marlins relief pitcher Dylan Floro earned his first save of the season Thursday, holding down a 5-4 ninth-inning lead over the Atlanta Braves. Floro tossed a perfect frame and struck out a pair. It was a nice bounceback game for Floro, who was torched for three runs and the loss on Wednesday. It was a bit of a weird situation that gave Floro the save opportunity in this one, as usual closer A.J. Puk pitched the eighth inning in what was a 4-0 Braves lead at the time. Puk hadn't worked in five days and the eighth would've been the last opportunity to use him had the Marlins not stormed back. Long story short, Puk is still the primary closer and Floro will likely only see opportunities when Puk needs a day off.
