AARON FLETCHER NEWS

Cut by San Francisco The Giants released Fletcher on Thursday.

Impact Fletcher was one of two relievers with prior MLB experience cut loose by the Giants' Triple-A affiliate on Thursday, with right-hander Trevor Hildenberger also receiving his walking papers. A waiver pickup from the Pirates last July, Fletcher was moved off the Giants' 40-man roster shortly thereafter and never saw big-league action with San Francisco. The 27-year-old southpaw surrendered eight earned runs on eight hits and seven walks across three innings over his three appearances out of the Sacramento bullpen this season.

APRIL 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Outrighted to Triple-A The Giants outrighted Fletcher to Triple-A Sacramento on Monday, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

Impact The left-handed reliever was moved off the 40-man roster after San Francisco acquired southpaw Alex Young from the Guardians earlier Monday. Fletcher produced a 1.43 ERA at the Triple-A level during his time in Pirates organization earlier this season and appears worthy of an opportunity in the majors, but his lack of a 40-man roster spot will make it more difficult for him to get another look out of the Giants bullpen.

JULY 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Claimed by Giants Fletcher was claimed off waivers by the Giants on Thursday, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

Impact Fletcher was designated for assignment by the Pirates last week but will land a spot with the Giants less than a week later. The southpaw will report to Triple-A Sacramento after he posted a 1.45 ERA and 1.43 WHIP in 18.2 innings over 14 Triple-A appearances to begin the year.

JULY 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

DFA'd by Pittsburgh Fletcher was designated for assignment by the Pirates on Friday, Rob Biertempfel of The Athletic reports.

Impact Fletcher was demoted to the minors last weekend and has now lost his spot on the 40-man roster. He has a 1.45 ERA, 1.43 WHIP and 9:6 K:BB over 18.2 innings for Triple-A Indianapolis this season.

JULY 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Pirates acquire RHP Yohan Ramirez, reinstate IF Kevin Newman

The Pittsburgh Pirates have acquired right-hander Yohan Ramirez from the Cleveland Guardians for cash and optioned him to Triple-A Indianapolis

JULY 8, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Sent back down Fletcher was optioned to Triple-A Indianapolis on Saturday.

Impact Fletcher covered three innings in Friday's blowout loss to the Brewers, and while he pitched well (no hits or runs allowed), he is going to be unavailable for a few days. With that in mind, it made sense for the Pirates to swap him out for Saturday's starter, Bryse Wilson. The left-handed Fletcher has a 6.94 ERA for the season, but after his success Friday, he seems likely to get another shot in Pittsburgh.

JULY 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Back from Triple-A Fletcher was recalled from Triple-A Indianapolis on Tuesday, Justice delos Santos of MLB.com reports.

Impact He hasn't pitched in the majors since April 29 and gave up nine earned runs in 8.2 innings that first month of the season. Fletcher has a 2.03 ERA, 1.43 WHIP and six strikeouts in 13.1 innings over his last 10 appearances at Triple-A.

JUNE 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Bound for Triple-A The Pirates optioned Fletcher to Triple-A Indianapolis on Monday.

Impact Fletcher didn't make any appearances out of the Pittsburgh bullpen after he was recalled from Indianapolis last Tuesday. He was sent to the minors to open up a spot on the 26-man active roster for utility man Hoy Park.

JUNE 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Pirates' Aaron Fletcher hoping to make this MLB stint different Aaron Fletcher has had to come to terms with bouncing between Class AAA and the majors over the past few seasons. He was called up to the sh...

JUNE 9, 2022 • POST-GAZETTE.COM

Pirates place LHP Dillon Peters on 15-day IL, recall Aaron Fletcher to boost bullpen The Pittsburgh Pirates’ bullpen took a blow when left-handed reliever Dillon Peters was placed on the 15-day injured list Tuesday with a low...

JUNE 7, 2022 • TRIBLIVE.COM

Rejoins parent club The Pirates recalled Fletcher from Triple-A Indianapolis on Tuesday.

Impact Fletcher rejoins the Pirates for the first time since early May, when he was up with the big club for just one day while serving as the 27th man for the Bucs' doubleheader with the Tigers. Since returning to the minors, Fletcher has produced an 0.82 ERA, 1.36 WHIP and 5:3 K:BB in 11 innings out of the Indianapolis bullpen.

JUNE 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Back with Bucs for doubleheader The Pirates recalled Fletcher from Triple-A Indianapolis ahead of Wednesday's doubleheader with the Tigers, Mike Persak of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.

Impact Even though Fletcher was optioned to Triple-A one day ago, he'll be eligible to rejoin the Pirates since he's being designated as the 27th man for the twin bill. Unless the Pirates lose a pitcher to an injury Wednesday or decide to option another player to the minors, Fletcher will likely be headed back to Indianapolis at the conclusion of the twin bill. He's made eight relief appearances for Pittsburgh this season, giving up nine earned runs over 8.2 innings.

MAY 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Moves to minors The Pirates optioned Fletcher to Triple-A Indianapolis on Tuesday, Alex Stumpf of DKPittsburghSports.com reports.

Impact Fletcher was sent to the minors to clear a spot on the 26-man active roster for Anthony Banda (illness), who was reinstated from the 10-day injured list in a corresponding move. Since breaking camp as a member of the Pittsburgh bullpen, Fletcher appeared in eight games and gave up nine earned runs over 8.2 innings.

MAY 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Included on Opening Day roster Fletcher has made the Pirates' Opening Day roster, Justice delos Santos of MLB.com reports.

Impact Fletcher was claimed off waivers by the Pirates in mid-March after being designated for assignment by Seattle, and he tossed 4.2 scoreless innings across five relief appearances this spring. In spite of his promising results during camp, the southpaw should operate in a low-leverage role to begin the 2022 campaign.

APRIL 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Pirates claim left-hander Aaron Fletcher off waivers from Mariners The Pirates on Sunday added a left-handed pitcher to their 40-man roster, claiming lefty Aaron Fletcher off waivers from Seattle.

MARCH 13, 2022 • POST-GAZETTE.COM

Claimed by Pirates Fletcher was claimed off waivers by the Pirates on Sunday.

Impact The Mariners designated Fletcher for assignment Sunday, but he quickly found a new home with Pittsburgh. The southpaw spent most of the 2021 campaign at Triple-A Tacoma and logged a 3.47 ERA and 1.36 WHIP in 49.1 innings across 39 relief appearances. He's made brief major-league appearances with Seattle across the last two years but seems most likely to begin the 2022 season at Triple-A Indianapolis.

MARCH 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Dropped from 40-man roster The Mariners designated Fletcher for assignment Sunday, Ryan Divish of The Seattle Times reports.

Impact Seattle dropped both Fletcher and catcher Jose Godoy from the 40-man roster Sunday, presumably to clear up openings for potential signings or trade acquisitions. If Fletcher goes unclaimed off waivers, he'll stick around in the organization and will likely participate in big-league spring training, though he'll most likely end up opening the campaign at Triple-A Tacoma. Fletcher made four appearances out of the Seattle bullpen in 2021, giving up five earned runs on seven hits and a walk over 3.2 innings.

MARCH 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Optioned again Fletcher was optioned back to Triple-A Tacoma on Saturday.

Impact Fletcher's latest stint on the active roster lasted just a single day. He gave up a run in his lone inning of work, which actually lowered his season ERA to 12.27 through 3.2 innings.

MAY 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

LEADING OFF: Mariners hit by virus, Mikolas back with Cards

Fernando Tatis Jr. and the Padres try for their eighth win in a row when they host the virus-stricken Seattle Mariners

MAY 22, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Tatis hits 50th career homer, Padres rout Mariners 16-1

Fernando Tatis Jr. became the fastest shortstop in history to hit 50 home runs, punctuating his three-run shot with a bat flip, and made another spectacular defensive play for the...

MAY 22, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Positive test leads Mariners to place 4 on COVID-19 IL

Four Seattle relievers were placed on the COVID-19 injured list after the Mariners reported a positive test within the team

MAY 22, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Back in majors Fletcher was recalled from Triple-A Tacoma on Friday.

Impact Four Mariners relievers were placed on the COVID-19 injured list, so the team is bringing up three pitchers from Triple-A in a flurry of moves. Fletcher should work in low-leverage spots.

MAY 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Optioned to Triple-A Fletcher was optioned to Triple-A Tacoma on Thursday.

Impact Fletcher joined the Mariners' bullpen in early May and allowed three runs on three hits and no walks while striking out one in 1.2 scoreless innings. The southpaw will now head back to the minors after Paul Sewald's contract was selected as part of a shuffle.

MAY 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Kelenic, Gilbert headline major roster shuffle for Mariners

The major league debuts of outfielder Jarred Kelenic and pitcher Logan Gilbert are part of a major roster reshuffling for the Seattle Mariners

MAY 13, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

O's Means throws MLB's 3rd no-hitter of season, tops M's 6-0

John Means threw the major leagues’ third no-hitter this season and came within a wild pitch on a third strike of a perfect game, pitching the Baltimore Orioles over the Seattle Ma...

MAY 5, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS