Baltimore Orioles pitcher Roansy Contreras is reportedly going to be stretched out as a starting pitcher this spring. The 25-year-old began his career as a starting pitcher with the Pittsburgh Pirates. However, Contreras transitioned to a bullpen role with the Los Angeles Angels last season. The O's could use the starting pitching depth, but Contreras still has an outside shot at making the starting rotation. There's a chance that he wins a role as a swingman out of the bullpen to begin the season.
Orioles Claim Roansy Contreras Off Waivers From Yankees
Right-hander Roansy Contreras is on the move again after the Baltimore Orioles announced on Friday that they claimed him off waivers from the New York Yankees. Contreras has now been claimed on waivers five times this offseason, with this being the second time Baltimore has scooped him up. In corresponding moves, the O's designated outfielder Daz Cameron for assignment and outrighted infielder Luis Vazquez to Triple-A Norfolk. If the 25-year-old Contreras doesn't make the Orioles' big-league roster out of spring training, he'll have to be exposed to waivers yet again since he's out of minor-league options. The Dominican hurler was once a top-100 prospect with the Pittsburgh Pirates as a starter, but he has since transitioned to a relief role and posted a 4.35 ERA, 1.38 WHIP and two saves with the Pirates and Angels in 2024 in 68 1/3 total innings.
According to the team, the New York Yankees have claimed right-handed pitcher Roansy Contreras off waivers from the Baltimore Orioles. Contreras has been on several teams during the offseason. He began the winter with the Los Angeles Angels before moving to Texas, Cincinnati, and Baltimore, and now resides in the Bronx. Last summer, Contreras logged 68 1/3 innings of work with the Pirates and Angels. Across this stint, he posted a 4.35 ERA and a 1.38 WHIP. He struck out just 56 batters with a hefty 9.7% walk rate. He also generated a high 4.94 xERA, 9.7% barrel rate, and 43.5% hard-hit rate. The 25-year-old does not have any remaining options, which means he will be competing for a spot on the Yankees Opening Day roster. If he cannot earn a spot, he will be placed on waivers. Contreras should not be on your fantasy radar during the offseason.
The Baltimore Orioles designated right-hander Roansy Contreras for assignment on Thursday to make room on the 40-man roster for infielder Jacob Amaya, who was claimed off waivers from the Chicago White Sox. Contreras was just claimed off waivers by Baltimore last week but quickly finds himself without a team with spring training quickly approaching. The 25-year-old reliever has already been with four different organizations since October after going 2-4 with a 4.35 ERA (5.16 FIP), a 1.38 WHIP, a career-high two saves, 56 strikeouts and 31 walks in 68 1/3 innings over 49 appearances (three starts) with the Pittsburgh Pirates and Los Angeles Angels in 2024. In parts of four seasons at the big-league level, Contreras has a 4.72 ERA, 1.39 WHIP, a weak 19.7% strikeout rate and a 10.1% walk rate in 234 2/3 frames.
According to the team, the Baltimore Orioles have claimed starting pitcher Roansy Contreras off waivers from the Cincinnati Reds. In a corresponding move, the Orioles designated infielder Livan Soto for assignment. Contreras has been claimed and released by several clubs this offseason. Last season, across 68 1/3 innings with Pittsburgh and Los Angeles, the right-hander held a 4.53 ERA and a 1.38 WHIP. He struck out 56 batters and served up 31 free passes. Under the hood, he generated a 4.94 ERA and .260 xBA. In addition, he allowed hard contact at a hefty 43.5% rate and barrels at a 9.7% rate, both of which were well below the average marks. Fantasy managers should not have Contreras on their radar heading into the 2025 season, given his lack of proven success at the major league level.
According to Gordon Wittenmyer of the Cincinnati Enquirer, the Reds have designated right-handed pitcher Roansy Contreras for assignment. This transaction opened a roster spot for Gavin Lux who was acquired via a trade on Monday evening. Contreras was claimed by the Reds earlier this offseason but will now be placed waivers once again. Contreras logged 68 1/3 innings in the majors with Pittsburgh and Los Angeles last season. In this stint, he posted a 4.35 ERA and a 1.38 WHIP. Under the hood he generated a poor 9.7% barrel rate and a 43.5% hard-hit rate with an underwhelming 18.8% K rate. The 25-year-old would likely open the 2025 season at Triple-A, if he is not claimed by another club.
According to the Texas Rangers PR, right-handed pitcher Roansy Contreras has been claimed by the Cincinnati Reds. The Rangers designated Contreras for assignment earlier this offseason after acquiring him in late October. The 25-year-old spent the 2024 campaign with the Pittsburgh Pirates and the Los Angeles Angels. Across 68 1/3 innings, the right-hander held a 4.35 ERA and a 1.38 WHIP. Contreras operated primarily out of the bullpen but did receive three starts. Under the hood, the right-hander generated a poor 4.94 xERA, 9.7% barrel rate and a 43.5% hard-hit rate. In addition he struggled to generate strikeouts at a poor 18.8% mark and had poor command with a high 10.4% walk rate. Fantasy managers should monitor his progress during Spring Training as he could contend for the final spot in the Cincinnati rotation and may enter low-enter streaming territory for NL-only formats.
Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher Roansy Contreras was claimed off of waivers by Texas Rangers earlier on Thursday according to Kiley McDaniel of ESPN. The 24-year-old logged 52 frames with the Angles last summer to the tune of a 4.33 ERA and 1.29 WHIP after being designated for assignment by the Pittsburgh Pirates in May. Contreras operated out of both the rotation and the bullpen in Los Angeles but never exceeded more than three innings in an outing. For now, fantasy managers should expect the right-hander to continue to be deployed out of the bullpen but could be given an opportunity to compete for a spot in the rotation during Spring Training.
Los Angeles Angels right-handed pitcher Roansy Contreras threw a perfect ninth inning to secure his second save of the season in a 3-2 win over the New York Mets on Sunday. Contreras set down the bottom of the Mets order with a pair of strikeouts and a flyout. While this usage is a little bit frustrating for fantasy managers who have picked up either Ben Joyce or Hunter Strickland, it appears as though neither were available for this game after both pitched yesterday and had thrown a lot of pitches in the last few weeks. Joyce still seems like the preferred option here, but nothing is set in stone.
Los Angeles Angels pitcher Roansy Contreras was a possible option to start Sunday's game against the Seattle Mariners. Instead, the Halos went with Carson Fulmer and that ended up being a great decision. Contreras has been a shaky option throughout most of the season but he looked solid on Sunday. The right-hander worked a scoreless ninth inning to earn his second career save. The Angels didn't have many options with most of their high leverage relievers unavailable for this contest. Contreras got the rare save chance and will probably return to his role as a middle reliever now.
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