Jaime Barria Agrees With Guardians On Minor-League Deal
Free-agent right-hander Jaime Barria agreed with the Cleveland Guardians on a minor-league deal on Wednesday, according to sources. Barria spent his first six big-league seasons with the Los Angeles Angels and was granted free agency in October. The 27-year-old will receive an invite to major-league spring training next year. In his six seasons with the Angels, Barria appeared in 134 games (62 starts) and recorded a 4.38 ERA (5.08 FIP) and 1.32 WHIP with a 7.7 percent walk rate and weak 17.9 percent strikeout rate in 462 2/3 innings. He had a career-best 2.61 ERA in 2022 for the Halos before dropping significantly this past season with a 5.68 ERA. If Barria makes it to the big leagues for Cleveland, it will likely be in a middle-relief role.
Los Angeles Angels pitcher Jaime Barria has refused his outright assignment to Triple-A Salt Lake. Now, the 27-year-old will take his chances on the open market this winter. The right-hander has normally been a viable option for the Halos, but struggled during the 2023 campaign. He registered a 5.68 ERA, 1.47 WHIP, and 62/30 K/BB ratio across 34 games (six starts) with the Angels this season. Before that, Barria posted a 2.61 ERA with the Halos last season. His versatility should help him draw interest on the open market, so he should be able to at least get a minor league deal.
Los Angeles Angels pitcher Jaime Barria has had his scheduled start on Tuesday against the Los Angeles Dodgers skipped. This is all designed to make Barria available out of the bullpen for Sunday's contest against the Royals and it gives Reid Detmers the start on Tuesday vs. the Dodgers. Barria has been a solid arm for the Angels this year, compiling a 2.28 ERA, 1.06 WHIP, and 39:13 K/BB ratio over 43 1/3 innings (15 appearances, four starts).
Los Angeles Angels pitcher Jaime Barria has been named the starter for Monday's game against the Boston Red Sox. Manager Phil Nevin has decided to go with Barria over Chase Silseth who was originally scheduled to start. Now, Silseth will return to his high-leverage role out of the bullpen. Barria has been terrific out of the bullpen this season. He's currently holding a 1.96 ERA, 0.96 WHIP and a 21/6 K/BB ratio over 23 innings. It's worth noting that he hasn't thrown more than 58 pitches in a start this season. Fantasy managers shouldn't expect him to go deep into this game.
Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher Jaime Barria (shoulder) landed on the 10-day injured list on Sunday with a right shoulder impingement. His start on Saturday was cut short after just two innings after he initially had arm fatigue. With six games left on the campaign, Barria will be out for the remainder of the season. He was having a tough season on the bump for the Halos, posting a 4.61 ERA, 35 strikeouts and 19 walks over 56 2/3 innings. According to manager Joe Maddon, rookie Reid Detmers could start in Barria's place on Saturday against the Seattle Mariners. Detmers made four starts before landing on the injured list and being optioned to Triple-A on Sept. 23. The top prospect has a 7.11 ERA with 17 strikeouts across 19 innings in the majors this year and should be left on the waiver wire in most leagues.
Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher Jaime Barria (2-4) pitched well for 5 1/3 innings on Monday night in the 10-0 loss to the Houston Astros. He worked around 10 hits, giving up two runs and no walks while striking out five. In the end, he was the losing pitcher after the bullpen surrendered eight runs. Barria hasn't been good over 12 appearances this season, posting a 4.77 ERA, 1.57 WHIP and a poor 14.4 strikeout percentage while going at least five innings in just five of his 10 starts. He offers no value and should be left on the waiver wire in every format.
Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher Jaime Barria (2-3) didn't factor into the decision over four innings of Sunday's 3-1 loss to the Houston Astros. He threw 96 pitches, walking four, striking out six, and allowing one run on four hits. It was the fifth time in his last six starts that he's pitched no more than 4.1 innings. Barria owns a 4.93 ERA with 30 strikeouts and a 1.54 WHIP over 49.1 innings and nine starts. Fantasy managers should be ignoring him in every league, as he provides no value in any category.
Los Angeles right-hander Jaime Barria (2-3) took the loss in Monday's 4-0 game against the Texas Rangers but still managed a quality start. He threw seven innings, allowing three runs, eight hits, and added three strikeouts to no walks. It's the second time in his eight starts this season that he's completed seven innings and the first time in his last five starts that he's gone longer than 4.1 innings. He now has a 5.16 ERA with 24 strikeouts in 45.1 IP. This start came against a weak Rangers lineup, and fantasy managers should continue to ignore Barria in every league.
Los Angeles Angels right-hander Jaime Barria (2-2) couldn't finish five innings on Tuesday, pitching 4.1 innings in the 6-4 win against the New York Yankees. He retired the first batter of the fifth but then surrendered a home run and a walk before getting the hook. Overall, he allowed two runs on five hits, two walks, two home runs, and he added two strikeouts. This was the fourth start in a row that Barria has failed to complete five innings, and he now has a 5.40 ERA with 21 strikeouts over seven starts and 38.1 innings. He should be ignored in all leagues, providing no value in any category.
Los Angeles Angels right-hander Jaime Barria (2-2) was pulled from the game early in Thursday's 13-1 loss to the Baltimore Orioles. He got the hook after allowing the first three hitters to reach base in the fourth inning, none of which ended up scoring. Overall, he completed 3.1 innings giving up one run, two walks, and collected two strikeouts. It hasn't been an encouraging year for the 25-year old, as he's posted a 5.56 ERA with 19 K, 13 BB, and five home runs over 34 innings. Fantasy managers can feel comfortable keeping Barria on the waiver wire with his lack of value in every category.