Roberto Osuna Stats
- Height / Weight
- 6' 2" / 215 lbs.
- Date of Birth (Age)
- 2/7/1995 (29)
- Experience
- 5
- College
- None
Roberto Osuna Season Stats
Last 10 Games
Roberto Osuna News
Free-agent relief pitcher Roberto Osuna (elbow) is holding a showcase for interested teams on Friday, March 12, at Tetelo Vargas Stadium in San Pedro de Macoris, Dominican Republic. The 26-year-old right-hander threw just 4 1/3 innings with the Astros in 2020 due to an elbow injury, but he was able to avoid Tommy John surgery and will be looking to prove that he's healthy enough to pitch in 2021. When healthy, Osuna has been a very solid late-inning reliever, posting a 2.74 ERA in his six seasons in the major leagues. In his last full season for Houston in 2019, Osuna had a 2.63 ERA, 0.87 WHIP, 73 strikeouts, 12 walks and a career-high 38 saves in 65 innings over 66 relief appearances. He has 155 career saves and could provide some valuable late-inning experience for a team with bullpen needs if he can stay on the field.
The Houston Astros placed relief pitcher Roberto Osuna (elbow) on outright waivers on Thursday. Osuna pitched in only four games for the team in 2020 before he was shut down with elbow soreness at the start of August. The right-hander's initial diagnoses recommended Tommy John surgery, but it was later changed to a forearm strain that required a four-week rest period. Osuna led the American League with 38 saves and had a 2.63 ERA and 73 strikeouts in 66 outings in 2019. He would have been a non-tender candidate considering his elbow injury and third-year arbitration status. The 25-year-old should be able to latch on with another organization, but it remains to be seen if he'll fall into another high-leverage role.
Houston Astros closer Roberto Osuna (elbow) received an initial diagnosis to undergo Tommy John surgery on his pitching elbow on Tuesday. The team is seeking a second opinion, but it will seemingly put an end to his 2020 season regardless. If Osuna were to undergo the procedure, he would likely miss all of the 2021 season as well, which would be a huge blow to the team's bullpen. Expect Ryan Pressly to take over save opportunities for the remainder of this season.