The Washington Nationals signed free-agent relief pitcher Tyler Clippard on Saturday. The Washington Post's Jesse Dougherty later confirmed that it's a minor league deal with a non-roster invite to camp. Clippard pitched in D.C. from 2008-14, earning his only two All-Star nods with the team. The veteran right-hander operated as a workhorse setup man for the Nationals back then, posting a 2.68 ERA, 28.5% strikeout rate and 9.8% walk rate in 464 innings. The 37-year-old has 74 career saves in 15 major league seasons with 10 different teams over the course of his career. Clippard has a 3.13 career ERA, a 1.11 WHIP and 9.9 K/9 in 867 1/3 innings, and he stands a decent chance to make the Opening Day bullpen as a veteran setup man, although he won't have much fantasy value at all.
Arizona Diamondbacks relief pitcher Tyler Clippard is back on the open market. The 37-year-old righty will receive a buyout of $500 thousand dollars in lieu of the $3.5 million dollars he would have made had his mutual option been picked up by both sides. Clippard was injured for much of the 2021 season, but he was effective with a 3.20 ERA and six saves in 25 1/3 innings and 26 appearances when he did take the field. He figures to fill a set-up role wherever he latches out, giving him the potential for fantasy relevance in holds leagues, but his lack of strikeouts keeps him from being a priority.
The Arizona Diamondbacks reinstated relief pitcher Tyler Clippard from the COVID-19 injured list on Monday. Fellow reliever Miguel Aguilar was optioned to Triple-A in a corresponding move. Clippard spent about a week on the COVID-19 list. He never tested positive for the virus, but he was experiencing COVID-like symptoms. The 36-year-old veteran has been the team's primary closer since Joakim Soria was traded away at the trade deadline. Clippard has converted five of his seven save opportunities while pitching to a 2.65 ERA and a 1.00 WHIP this year. He's worth rostering for anyone desperate for saves.
Arizona Diamondbacks relief pitcher Tyler Clippard (shoulder, knee) has been reinstated from the 60-day injured list, the team announced through Twitter on Wednesday. Clippard has yet to make an appearance this season, after being shutdown at the end of Spring Training due to a capsule sprain in his right shoulder and then later in May undergoing a minor knee surgery. He had figured to be in the mix for the closer's job in Arizona following a solid 2020 campaign in which he went 2-1 with a 2.77 ERA, 0.885 WHIP and 26.5 percent strikeout rate over 26 innings of work. Entering the Diamondbacks bullpen now, he could be a decent add off the waiver wire in SV/HLD formats.
Tyler Clippard Scheduled For Bullpen Session Tuesday
Arizona Diamondbacks pitcher Tyler Clippard (shoulder) is scheduled to throw a bullpen session on Tuesday. He was shut down earlier in the season with a capsule sprain in his right shoulder. The 36-year-old also underwent a "small knee procedure" in May. Clippard has to pitch this season and will require a rehab assignment before being activated from the injured list. He owned a 2.77 ERA, 0.88 WHIP, and a 26:4 K: BB across 26 innings for the Twins in 2020. Clippard is trending in the right direction but currently has no timetable for a return. Fantasy managers can leave Clippard on the waiver wire for now.
Arizona Diamondbacks relief pitcher Tyler Clippard (shoulder) will be shut down for six weeks with a capsule sprain in his right shoulder, reports Nick Piecoro of the Arizona Republic. Clippard exited Friday's game early after allowing seven runs on four hits, two walks and a hit by pitch as he failed to record an out in the appearance. He was projected to take on a late-inning role for the Diamondbacks, coming off a solid 2020 campaign in which he posted a 26.5 percent strikeout rate and 4.1 percent walk rate with a 2.77 ERA in 26 innings. It's unclear who will replace Clippard on the Opening Day roster right now, but there exists a possibility where this could open up playing time for prospect J.B. Bukauskas.
Tyler Clippard Struggles, Exits With Injury Friday
Arizona Diamondbacks relief pitcher Tyler Clippard (shoulder) left the game without recording an out on Friday against the Brewers. Clippard struggled in the outing, allowing seven runs on four hits, two walks and a hit by pitch, while also throwing a wild pitch. Clippard was examined by trainers before exiting the game, as Steve Gilbert of MLB.com reports that his injury is described as "right shoulder discomfort" and that he will be evaluated further.
The Arizona Diamondbacks signed free-agent relief pitcher Tyler Clippard to a one-year, $2.25 million deal on Monday night, according to multiple reports. The deal includes $1.75 million this year and a $3.5 million mutual option for the 2022 season with a $500,000 buyout. The 36-year-old right-hander is a two-time All-Star and has made 777 appearances over 14 seasons with a 3.13 career ERA. Clippard posted a 2.77 ERA in 26 relief outings for the Twins in 2020. He appeared in 40 games with Arizona back in 2016 before he was traded to the Yankees. Clippard could have a chance at saves in a competition with veteran right-hander Joakim Soria, but at best, Clippard will be a low-end closing option for a team that isn't expected to win many games in 2021.
The Arizona Diamondbacks are closing in on completing a one-year deal with free-agent reliever Tyler Clippard, reports Nick Piecoro of The Arizona Republic. Clippard is the second reliever with closing experience the Diamondbacks have signed in February after bringing in Joakim Soria earlier this month. Clippard has not been as effective on the mound in the years after he left Washington, but over the past two seasons with Cleveland and Minnesota, he has shown signs of improvement with a 2.86 ERA, 0.864 WHIP and a 26.5 percent strikeout rate. He hasn't recorded double-digit saves in a season since 2015, but Clippard will still likely find himself competing for the closer's role this spring in a three-way race with Soria and Stefan Crichton. If Clippard wins the closer role outright during spring training, then he could be worth a late-round pick in 10- or 12-team leagues. Otherwise, he should only be added in deeper leagues or leagues that count saves/holds.
Tyler Clippard Avoids Serious Injury But Will Miss Time
Minnesota Twins right-handed pitcher Tyler Clippard was struck on the right arm by a line drive during Sundays contest against the Royals. While postgame imaging did not reveal any major injuries, manager Rocco Baldelli did not sound optimistic about Clippard pitching anytime soon. The veteran righty picked up the win Sunday and lowered his ERA to 1.42 through his first 12 innings. Having become a vital cog in the Minnesota bullpen, Clippard holds deep league value so long as he returns from injury without any adverse effects. Check back for an update as it pertains to whether or not hell need an IL stint.
