Johnny Cueto Stats
- Height / Weight
- 5' 11" / 229 lbs.
- Date of Birth (Age)
- 2/15/1986 (35)
- Experience
- 12
- College
- None
Johnny Cueto Season Stats
Last 10 Games
Johnny Cueto News
The San Francisco Giants declined starting pitcher Johnny Cueto's $22 million option for the 2022 season on Friday, making him a free agent. Instead, the veteran right-hander will receive a $5 million buyout. As he nears the back end of his career, Cueto has become a back-of-the-rotation starter after missing most of the 2018 and 2019 seasons due to an elbow injury that required Tommy John surgery. The 35-year-old has posted a 4.55 ERA and a 4.26 FIP in 178 innings since the beginning of last year, and he's striking out fewer hitters (20.1% strikeout rate). At this point, he's mostly attractive as an innings-eater to MLB clubs if he can stay healthy, and there just isn't a whole lot of fantasy upside left.
The San Francisco Giants announced their 26-man NLDS roster on Friday. Veteran starting pitcher Johnny Cueto wasn't included on the roster. The 35-year-old right-hander was sidelined for about a month with an elbow injury before being activated in the final week of the season. He made one appearance in the season's final week, pitching 2 1/3 relief innings and allowing three hits, one walk and one earned run while striking out three. If the Giants lose any of their starting pitchers or long relief options throughout the playoffs, there's a good chance Cueto would be added to the roster.
The San Francisco Giants activated starting pitcher Johnny Cueto (elbow) off the injured list prior to Thursday's 5-4 win over the Diamondbacks. Scott Kazmir started the game for the Giants but exited with a hamstring strain after recording just a single out. Cueto was called upon in the third inning for his first career relief appearance. He pitched 2 1/3 innings, allowing one run on three hits and a walk with three strikeouts. It was encouraging to see Cueto be able to make an impact immediately after returning from the IL. The veteran has had an OK season, compiling a 4.08 ERA, 1.37 WHIP and 20% strikeout rate over 114 2/3 innings. He was a useful fantasy player at times, but his inconsistency capped his ceiling.