The Los Angeles Dodgers signed free-agent right-hander Matt Andriese to a minor-league deal on Tuesday. Andriese had a strong 2.86 ERA in 63 innings pitched for the Yomiuri Giants in Japan last year and will return to the States hoping to win an Opening Day roster spot with LA. The 33-year-old was more of a starter earlier in his career, but he last started a game in the big leagues in 2020 with the Los Angeles Angels, and it was only one start. In 2021 with the Boston Red Sox and Seattle Mariners, Andriese had a 5.21 ERA (4.04 FIP), 1.61 WHIP, one save, 13 walks and 50 strikeouts in 48 1/3 relief innings over 34 appearances. Andriese is well off the fantasy radar entering the 2023 campaign.
Boston Red Sox relief pitcher Matt Andriese (hamstring) has been placed on the 10-day injured list. This is frustrating news considering Andriese has been an important piece to the Red Sox bullpen. He has not pitched overly well, but has thrown 37 1/3 innings across 26 appearances. The team has not given a timetable for Andriese, but he'll likely be sidelined at least a few weeks. Boston has not announced a corresponding move, but whoever it is probably won't pitch in high leverage situations.
Matt Andriese Throws Four Scoreless Innings Of Relief
Boston Red Sox reliever Matt Andriese continued to throw the ball well this spring, throwing four scoreless innings in a long-relief appearance against the Braves. Andriese originally came up as a starter with the Rays but has been effective since switching to the bullpen, posting a 3.00 K/BB ratio and a sub-4.00 FIP over the last two years. If Andriese keeps pitching like he has been this spring, he could work himself into some high-leverage situations, making him valuable in holds leagues.
Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher Matt Andriese appears to be in line to be the team's fifth starter entering the 2020 season. He'd follow Andrew Heaney, Shohei Ohtani, Dylan Bundy and Griffin Canning, although the exact order hasn't been set. Jaime Barria and Felix Pena are the leading candidates to fill in as the sixth starter, with Julio Teheran another option once he's stretched out. The Angels plan to use a six-man rotation to accommodate Ohtani, since he'll be pitching on six days of rest. Andriese, a 30-year-old right-hander, had a 4.71 ERA, 1.40 WHIP and 79 strikeouts in 70 2/3 innings last year for Arizona. He'll have limited fantasy appeal in a six-man rotation and is a low-upside AL-only target.
Matt Andriese Not Considered As Candidate To Start
Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Matt Andriese is not considered as a candidate for the starting rotation, as the team ponders changes. The long reliever has pitched well in the back end of the bullpen and manager Torey Lovullo doesn't want to ruin the bullpen chemistry. "He hasn't really entered the equation for me because he's been throwing the ball exceptionally well out of the bullpen and I don't want to disrupt that," Lovullo said. Well, he was pitching well until Sunday, as he yielded three earned runs, four hits and a walk with three strikeouts over two innings to take the relief loss against the Chicago Cubs. His fantasy appeal is limited to deeper NL-only rotisserie leagues, especially those rewarding holds.
Arizona Diamondbacks pitcher Matt Andriese will start against the Cubs on Tuesday. Andriese has made four starts this year, but all four came with the Rays, and he has not started a game since July 4. That means that Andriese probably won't stay in this game for more than a few innings. He has a 4.76 ERA, 1.32 WHIP and career-high 8.8 K/9 over 39 outings in 2018. You can avoid him as a streamer.
Diamondbacks Call Up Matt Andriese and Ildemaro Vargas
The Arizona Diamondbacks have called up relief pitcher Matt Andriese from High-A Visalia and second baseman Ildemaro Vargas from Triple-A Reno. In a corresponding move, the Diamondbacks have placed starting pitcher Zack Godley on the paternity leave list. Andriese was acquired from the Tampa Bay Rays by the Diamondbacks ahead of the July 31 non-waiver deadline and will perform in a long relief role once returning to the Diamondbacks. Vargas will likely serve as a bench infielder for Arizona. Both Vargas and Andriese should not be owned in fantasy leagues.
Tampa Bay Rays pitcher Matt Andriese has been traded to the Arizona Diamondbacks for catcher Michael Perez and pitcher Brian Shaffer. Perez has played in Triple A this season, while Shaffer is still in the lower minor leagues. Andriese has a 4.07 ERA in 27 games and could be a useful piece to the Diamondbacks pitching staff. Andriese could be a fantasy option in NL-only leagues if the D-Backs decide to keep him in the starting rotation. The D-Backs have designated Randall Delgado for assignment to make room for Andriese on the active roster.
Matt Andriese In Short Outing Saturday Versus Baltimore
Tampa Bay Rays pitcher Matt Andriese lasted only three innings Saturday in the second game of a doubleheader versus the Orioles. He only allowed one run and the Rays would win. Andriese had allowed only one run over the past 12 innings he had pitched, though that was stretched over six appearances. Andriese has not been anything special in the past and this outing did not move the needle much.
Matt Andriese To Start Second Game Of Doubleheader Saturday Versus Baltimore
Tampa Bay Rays relief pitcher Matt Andriese was named the starting pitcher for the upcoming second game of the Saturday doubleheader versus the Orioles. He has made 11 appearances this season but only one start. He has allowed only one run over the past 12 innings he has pitched, though that is stretched over six appearances. He does have 45 career starts, so he does have some prior experience. Andriese has not been anything special in the past so he should probably be avoided for daily on Saturday.