Miami Marlins right-handed pitcher Freddy Tarnok (ankle) is expected to be sidelined for two weeks with an ankle injury. He rolled his left ankle and is not expected to return to a spring training contest for at least two weeks. Tarnok was invited to Miami's camp as a non-roster invite. The 26-year-old has logged just 14 1/3 innings in the majors throughout his career. Across this small stint, Tarnok has posted a 4.70 ERA with a 1.50 WHIP. He tallied 15 punchouts and served up a high 11 walks. Through 92 1/3 career innings at the Triple-A level, the Riverview HS product has held a 4.68 ERA with a 1.41 WHIP. He tallied 94 punchouts and 48 walks while operating primarily as a relief pitcher. Fantasy managers should expect Tarnok to compete for a low-leverage bullpen role when cleared for action.
According to Aram Leighton of Just Baseball Media, the Miami Marlins have signed right-handed pitcher Freddy Tarnok to a contract that includes an invite to Spring Training. The 26-year-old has logged only 15 1/3 career inning in the major leagues. Across this small stint, he has held a 4.70 ERA and a 1.50 WHIP. Through 92 1/3 innings at the Triple-A level, the right-hander held a 4.68 ERA and a 1.41 WHIP with a 48:94 BB:K ratio. The former third-round pick split time with the bullpen and the rotation through the minor leagues but was deployed primarily as a reliever in the majors. Tarnok will compete for a spot on the Opening Day roster but will face an uphill battle given his lack of experience and success in the major leagues.
No Timetable For Rehab Assignment For Freddy Tarnok
Oakland Athletics right-hander Freddy Tarnok (hip) reported to the team's minor-league complex in Arizona on April 29. He was scheduled to throw a bullpen session on April 30 and a live batting practice session last Thursday. Tarnok was moved to the 60-day injured list on Friday and he doesn't have a current timetable to start a minor-league rehab assignment. The 25-year-old is recovering from right-hip inflammation that he first experienced in spring training and won't be able to return until at least late May. The A's aren't going to rush him along once he does start a rehab assignment on the farm. In just five appearances (one start) for the A's last year, Tarnok had a 4.91 ERA and 1.50 WHIP with 11 walks and 14 strikeouts in 14 2/3 innings. Tarnok has shown the ability to miss bats, but he's going to need to stay healthy to give himself a chance at a role.
Freddy Tarnok, Sean Newcomb Slightly Behind In Camp
Oakland Athletics manager Mark Kotsay mentioned that relief pitchers Sean Newcomb (knees) and Freddy Tarnok (hip) are "slightly behind" the rest of the team's pitchers at spring training as they return from surgeries. Both pitchers are progressing well on slower programs and may not pitch in Cactus League games right away. Newcomb, 30, had left-knee surgery in September and surgery on his right knee in December. The left-hander threw just 15 innings for the A's in 2023 and is ticketed for a long-relief role in 2024. Stay away from him in fantasy. Tarnok, 25, had right-hip surgery in August and will be an option for Oakland's starting rotation when he's healthy. He allowed eight earned runs while walking 11 and fanning 14 in 14 2/3 innings over five outings (one start) in 2023.
Oakland Athletics rookie right-hander Freddy Tarnok will make the second start of his rookie season on Tuesday on the road against the St. Louis Cardinals. Tarnok made his first career major-league start on July 26 against the San Francisco Giants and only went 2 2/3 innings, allowing three earned runs on three hits (one homer) while walking one and striking out four. The 24-year-old's last two appearances have been in a bulk-relief role, and he's looked decent, giving up two earned runs on five hits (one homer) while walking five and striking out seven in 6 1/3 innings. Tarnok does have 14 punchouts in his first 14 2/3 big-league frames, but he's not going to be a very popular fantasy streamer in the matchup against St. Louis.
Oakland Athletics pitcher Freddy Tarnok has been named the opener for Wednesday's game against the San Francisco Giants. The 24-year-old has thrown 5 2/3 innings over two relief appearances since being called up shortly after the All-Star break. Tarnok is the A's No. 5 prospect, according to MLB Pipeline. The assumption is that the team wants Tarnok to be a starting pitcher down the road. Possibly, the A's are just easing him into the role. Regardless, he'll start Wednesday's game, but left-hander Hogan Harris will likely pitch a bulk of the innings.
Oakland Athletics pitching prospect Freddy Tarnok (shoulder) made another minor-league rehab appearance for Triple-A Las Vegas on Thursday and didn't allow a hit or a run while walking two and striking out two in 2 2/3 innings of work. The club's No. 5 prospect, per MLB Pipeline, made his first rehab outing in the Arizona Complex League. The 24-year-old right-hander didn't have great command on Thursday, but the most important thing is his fastball velocity looked normal and he is looking healthy. If he doesn't have any setbacks with his shoulder over his next couple outings, the A's could be ready to call him up for his big-league debut. Command could be an issue at the next level, but there's no denying his swing-and-miss stuff.
The Atlanta Braves recalled right-handed pitcher Freddy Tarnok on Tuesday. The 23-year-old has so far split the season between the organization's Double-A and Triple-A affiliates. Most recently, he made five starts for Atlanta's Triple-A club, logging a 2.03 ERA, a 3.89 FIP, 26 strikeouts, and seven walks in 26.2 innings of work. He'll give the National League East franchise another rotation option alongside the likes of Charlie Morton, Kyle Wright, Spencer Strider, and Jake Odorizzi.
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