Freddy Tarnok - MLB News, Rumors, & Updates

Returns from IL Tarnok (lat) struck out three and gave up three runs on two hits and one walk over an inning of relief for Triple-A Lehigh Valley on Tuesday after being activated from the 7-day in...

Impact The 25-year-old made his first appearance for Lehigh Valley since July 2 after he completed his recovery from a right lat strain. Before being activated, Tarnok made a pair of rehab appearances for High-A Jersey Shore, striking out two over three scoreless innings.

AUGUST 22 • ROTOWIRE

Shut down with lat strain Triple-A Lehigh Valley placed Tarnok on its 7-day injured list July 9 with a right lat strain, Tom Housenick of The Allentown Morning Call reports.

Impact After claiming Tarnok off waivers from Oakland on June 1, Philadelphia optioned him to Lehigh Valley. Tarnok accrued a 4.82 ERA, 1.54 WHIP and 12:4 K:BB in 9.1 innings over five outings (four starts) with Lehigh Valley before being shut down with the injury, which will likely keep him out indefinitely.

JULY 20 • ROTOWIRE

Set for bullpen session Tarnok (hip) is scheduled to throw a bullpen session and live BP later in the week, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports.

Impact Tarnok received a cortisone injection earlier in the month after experiencing inflammation in his surgically repaired right hip, and he's now on track to return to mound work this week. The club figures to take its time easing him back into action considering the right-hander has already had a setback following surgery.

APRIL 29 • ROTOWIRE

MRI on tap Tarnok is slated for an MRI on his hip after feeling discomfort during a recent bullpen session, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports.

Impact Tarnok is already on the injured list and slated to start his 2024 season at Triple-A Las Vegas whenever he's ready for game action. However, that benchmark now appears to be even further away, given this latest development. The results of Tarnok's MRI should be available in coming days, potentially offering further insight into a recovery timetable.

APRIL 3 • ROTOWIRE

Officially hits injured list Tarnok (hip) was placed on the 15-day injured list Thursday, MLB.com reports.

Impact Tarnok's placement on the list had long been expected after he was shut down from throwing in early March due to a setback with his surgically repaired right hip. Manager Mark Kotsay has already confirmed Tarnok will eventually begin the season at Triple-A Las Vegas when he is healthy enough to return. However, the right-hander, who logged 14.2 innings across five appearances (one start) at the big-league level with the Athletics last season, is fully expected to see time in the majors during the 2024 campaign.

MARCH 29 • ROTOWIRE

Will begin season at Triple-A Tarnok (hip), who threw a 20-pitch all-fastballs bullpen session Tuesday, is set to begin the season with Triple-A Las Vegas, MLB.com reports.

Impact Manager Mark Kotsay confirmed Wednesday that Tarnok will open the season with the Aviators, although the move has yet to be made official. Tarnok's next bullpen session will therefore come in minor-league camp, and if he continues without setbacks, he could be ready to join the major-league club before the end of April.

MARCH 22 • ROTOWIRE

Placed on 60-day IL Tarnok was transferred to the 60-day IL on Sunday.

Impact Tarnok underwent surgery on his right hip at the end of August, effectively ending his season. He was originally placed on the injured list back on Aug. 14 with a calf strain. The pitcher is being transferred to create room on the 40-man roster for Joe Boyle.

SEPTEMBER 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Undergoes hip surgery Tarnok underwent surgery on his right hip Wednesday and will miss the rest of the season, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports.

Impact Tarnok was placed on the IL on Aug. 14 due to a calf strain, but surgery on his hip will end up putting an end to his season. The 24-year-old righty put up a 4.91 ERA and 1.50 WHIP across 14.2 innings in his first season with the A's and is expected to be ready for the start of spring training in 2024.

AUGUST 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Diagnosed with calf strain Tarnok is dealing with a Grade 2 calf strain, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports.

Impact It was reported earlier in the day that Tarnok was placed on the 15-day injured list, and the reason for that is now known. Manager Mark Kotsay said Tarnok will be shut down in the interim, so it looks like he will miss more time than the minimum 15 days. It remains to be seen who will replace him in Oakland's rotation.

AUGUST 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Lands on injured list Tarnok was placed on the 15-day injured list Monday.

Impact Tarnok appeared set to make another start for Oakland, but he will instead spend at least a couple weeks on the injured list. It's unclear what is ailing him, so a precise target date for his return is uncertain.

AUGUST 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Gets another turn through rotation Tarnok is listed as the Athletics' probable starting pitcher for Tuesday's game in St. Louis.

Impact The Athletics could end up changing course and deploy Tarnok behind an opener, but the 24-year-old right-hander at least appears to be locked into a rotation spot for the time being. After going 2.2 innings in his first career start July 26, Tarnok has worked in bulk relief in his last two appearances, covering 2.1 innings on Aug. 1 and four scoreless frames this past Wednesday. Tarnok tossed 69 pitches his last time out, and while he's still likely to have a workload restriction in place to some degree Tuesday, he should be stretched out enough to reach the five innings he would need to qualify for a win if used as a starter.

AUGUST 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Brilliant in bulk-relief role Tarnok (1-1) got the win against the Rangers on Wednesday, firing four scoreless innings during which he allowed two hits and two walks while recording four strikeouts.

Impact Tarnok came in following two scoreless frames from opener Austin Pruitt and continued the surprising domination of a potent Rangers lineup with his quartet of solid innings. The right-hander still struggled with efficiency -- only 39 of his 69 pitches landed for strikes -- but the outing was by far the best of Tarnok's five this season and was the first in which he didn't allow any runs. His pitch count also served as a new high-water mark, and although Tarnok could well continue to frequently appear in a bulk-reliever role, it's certainly possible he also gets a conventional start or two before season's end.

AUGUST 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Tarnok earns 1st MLB win as Athletics limit AL West-leading Rangers to 4 hits in 2-0 victory

Freddy Tarnok threw four scoreless innings of relief for his first MLB win and five Oakland pitchers combined for a four-hitter as the Athletics beat AL West-leading Texas 2-0 to a...

AUGUST 9, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Primary pitcher Wednesday Tarnok will be the primary pitcher for the Athletics on Wednesday against the Rangers, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports.

Impact There could be an opener ahead of him, but Tarnok is slated to work multiple innings in the A's series finale versus Texas. The 24-year-old right-hander has posted a 6.75 ERA and 10:9 K:BB through 10.2 major-league frames this season.

AUGUST 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Pitches to contact as opener Tarnok served as the opener in Wednesday's loss to the Giants and allowed three runs on three hits and a walk over 2.2 innings. He struck out four and uncorked a wild pitch.

Impact Tarnok took the next step in his 2023 acclimation process after a significantly delayed debut due to a shoulder strain, but he turned in a significantly uneven performance. The right-hander needed 49 pitches to record eight outs, and only 29 of those offerings found the strike zone. Tarnok worked himself into trouble early as well, surrendering a two-run home run to J.D. Davis in the first inning that set the stage for the ragged outing. The fact Tarnok got the call as an opener following a pair of relief appearances to open the season could be indicative of a potential rotation audition down the road, but manager Mark Kotsay likely wants to see the 24-year-old get his feet under him a bit more before going that route.

JULY 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Opening on Wednesday Tarnok will serve as an opener for the Athletics on Wednesday in San Francisco, Sonja Chen of MLB.com reports.

Impact He hasn't pitched in nearly a week and went three innings in that appearance, so it could be more of a piggyback with Hogan Harris rather than a traditional opener/bulk reliever situation. Tarnok has allowed three runs and walked five over 5.2 frames with the A's this season.

JULY 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Impressive in long relief Tarnok worked three relief innings in Thursday's loss to the Astros, allowing an earned run on a solo home run and issuing two walks. He struck out one and also uncorked a wild pit...

Impact Tarnok's one key mistake was the solo home run he allowed to Alex Bregman in the ninth inning. Otherwise, the right-hander navigated some control issues and finished with 51 pitches over his trio of frames, not the epitome of efficiency but an improvement on the 61 offerings he tossed over 2.2 frames in his regular-season debut Saturday against the Twins. Tarnok appears ticketed for at least a handful more multi-inning relief outings before potentially getting a shot in the rotation later this summer.

JULY 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Takes loss in season debut Tarnok (0-1) worked out of the bullpen and was the pitcher of record in Saturday's 10-7 loss to the Twins after allowing two earned runs on two hits and three walks over 2.2 inning...

Impact Making his Athletics debut, Tarnok was entrusted with preserving a 7-7 tie when he entered with one out in the sixth inning but he eventually stumbled by allowing a two-out solo home run to Kyle Farmer in the following frame. A two-out bases-loaded walk issued to Byron Buxton in the eighth inning then accounted for the second run on Tarnok's ledger, saddling him with the loss. Due to his poor control, Tarnok needed 63 pitches just to record his seven outs, but the hefty workload seemingly dispelling any doubts about the strength of his previously strained shoulder. The 24-year-old could be in line for more long-relief assignments in the immediate future, but his experience as a starter at the minor-league level also makes him a rotation option should the Athletics look to move on from Hogan Harris, Ken Waldichuk or Luis Medina.

JULY 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Back in big leagues Tarnok was recalled from Triple-A Las Vegas ahead of Friday's game against the Twins.

Impact Tarnok has been working as a starter at Triple-A, logging a 2.12 ERA, 1.24 WHIP and a 9:9 K:BB in 17 innings over his four most recent outings. The 24-year-old righty could work in tandem with a lefty like Ken Waldichuk, but it's not initially clear when he will make his first MLB appearance of the year and whether it will be as a starter or long reliever.

JULY 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Activated and optioned Tarnok (shoulder) was activated off the 60-day injured list and optioned to Triple-A Las Vegas on Saturday.

Impact Tarnok had been out all season while dealing with a strained shoulder. He's made four starts for Las Vegas while on rehab, recording a 1.84 ERA despite an 8:10 K:BB. He'll remain in Triple-A as a regular member of the roster but could be an option for an A's rotation that lacks proven talent at some point in the second half.

JULY 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Solid in latest rehab start Tarnok (shoulder), who dealt with a blister issue after his June 29 rehab start with Triple-A Las Vegas, allowed an earned run on three hits and four walks over four innings during...

Impact Tarnok appeared to be hitting on all cylinders physically even though he had some control issues, which actually served to boost his pitch count all the way to 78. The right-hander has issued four free passes apiece in each of his last two rehab starts, but otherwise, he appears to be ready for possible activation before or during the All-Star break.

JULY 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Blister issue subsides Tarnok (shoulder) is no longer dealing with the blister issue he suffered during his last rehab start, and he's still expected to make his next start with Triple-A Las Vegas on Mon...

Impact Tarnok's blister recovery keeps him on schedule in his rehab assignment, and he remains on pace to join the Athletics' rotation within a couple weeks after being on the shelf all season with a right shoulder strain. The 24-year-old prospect has looked solid during his rehab assignment, surrendering just two runs on four hits and six walks -- though he's struck out just four batters across 10.2 innings.

JULY 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Blister issue on rehab assignment Tarnok (shoulder) dealt with a blister issue during his rehab start with Triple-A Las Vegas on Wednesday, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports.

Impact Tarnok gave up two runs in four innings while getting his pitch count up to 61 in the outing but developed a blister during the start. He's considered day-to-day, so it's possible he could be ready in time for his next rehab start next week. Tarnok has been out all season with a right shoulder strain.

JUNE 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Boosts pitch count in rehab start Tarnok (shoulder) allowed two earned runs on one hit and four walks over four innings in Triple-A Las Vegas' win over Round Rock on Wednesday. He did not record a strikeout.

Impact The subpar control wasn't ideal, but it did serve to boost Tarnok's pitch count to 61 offerings, the biggest workload of his rehab assignment yet. The right-hander is likely on the cusp of activation, but even with 12.2 minor-league frames under his belt, the Athletics may want to give Tarnok at least one more outing on the farm to push his pitch count into the 70-75 range.

JUNE 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Next rehab start set Tarnok (shoulder) has felt good since his most recent rehab start for Triple-A Las Vegas on Wednesday and will make his next appearance for the Aviators this coming Wednesday, the...

Impact The fact Tarnok upped his pitch count from 42 to 53 in that most recent outing and came away with no residual effects is yet another encouraging sign for the right-hander. If all goes similarly well for Tarnok in this next start, activation from his season-long stay on the injured list could be deemed appropriate.

JUNE 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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Tarnok earns 1st MLB win as Athletics limit AL West-leading Rangers to 4 hits in 2-0 victory