Impact Plutko had a 4.35 ERA in 12 starts and 60 IP at St. Paul with a 7.3 K/9. While his stats were not overwhelming, the Twins can't afford to lose depth after several injuries in the majors.
AUGUST 9 • ROTOWIRE
On IL with forearm injury Pluko was placed on the 7-day injured list at Triple-A St. Paul with a forearm strain, TwinsDaily.com reports.
Lands in KBO Plutko signed with the LG Twins of Korea Baseball Organization on Thursday, Sung Min Kim of The Athletic reports.
Impact Plutko served as a reliever for the Orioles in 2021, posting a 6.71 ERA and 1.63 WHIP across 56.1 innings. After being designated for assignment in mid-August, it didn't appear that he would have significant opportunity in the major leagues moving forward. Instead, Plutko may have the chance to return to a starting role with the Twins, and he is set to make up to $800,000 on a one-year deal.
DECEMBER 10, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Clears waivers Plutko recently accepted an assignment to Triple-A Norfolk after clearing waivers, Nathan Ruiz of The Baltimore Sun reports.
Impact Plutko was DFA'd after allowing 17 runs on seven homers across his last 8.1 innings with Baltimore. He'll stay with the organization after failing to garner interest on the waiver wire but will likely face an uphill battle to return to the major-league roster by the end of the season.
AUGUST 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Rodriguez beats O's again; Boston wins 6-2 to finish sweep
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Cast off 40-man roster Plutko was designated for assignment Sunday, Rich Dubroff of BaltimoreBaseball.com reports.
Impact Plutko has gone through a nightmarish stretch lately where he's allowed 17 runs in his last 8.1 innings, including seven home runs. He and Dusten Knight were replaced on the big-league roster by Konner Wade and Fernando Abad.
AUGUST 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Getting crushed by long ball Plutko has allowed a home run in his last five outings.
Impact In that span, he's given up 10 runs in 7.2 innings while striking out just four. The right-hander has hardly seen little high-leverage work with just one save and five holds in 37 appearances. Plutko will likely have to work through his recent struggles, which have ticked his ERA up to 5.66 through 55.2 innings this year.
AUGUST 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Allows two runs Saturday Plutko allowed two runs on two hits in one inning during Saturday's 5-3 win over Washington.
Impact The right-hander made just his second appearance since the All-Star break, so he may have been a bit rusty. Plutko allowed a solo home run to Juan Soto in the seventh inning and he was also charged with one of two runs that scored on a Trea Turner single in the eighth allowed by Tanner Scott. Through 49 innings, Plutko has a 4.96 ERA, 1.49 WHIP and 39:22 K:BB while allowing 11 homers in 33 appearances. He's often tasked with covering multiple low-leverage innings.
JULY 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Posts 2.2 scoreless innings Plutko allowed three hits and a walk while striking out two over 2.2 scoreless innings in Saturday's 8-3 loss to the White Sox.
Impact Plutko has allowed just one run despite allowing eight hits and eight walks over his last 8.2 innings. While he's gotten a bit lucky lately, the right-hander owns a 4.72 ERA, 1.45 WHIP and 39:21 K:BB through 47.2 innings overall. He's expected to continue serving as a multi-inning reliever in the second half of the season, and that role comes with little fantasy upside, especially on a struggling Orioles team.
JULY 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Guerrero and Bichette carry Blue Jays past Orioles 10-2
Vladimir Guerrero Jr. had three hits and drove in two runs to increase his major league-leading RBI total to 73, Bo Bichette homered and the Toronto Blue Jays breezed past the Balt...JULY 8, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Adam Plutko In play, run(s) to Vladimir Guerrero Jr. ' 07/07/2021 TOR vs. BAL at Oriole Park at Camden Yards
JULY 8, 2021 • MLB.COM
Collects first save Plutko allowed a walk and no runs in two-thirds of an inning to earn the save in Monday's 9-7 win over Houston.
Impact Regular closer Paul Fry was deployed in the eighth inning of a tied game, but Baltimore rallied for five runs in the top of the ninth. Fry was inefficient in the ninth, but Plutko was able to secure the last two outs while throwing just six pitches. The 29-year-old typically works in a multi-inning role -- Monday's save was his first of the year to go with five holds, two blown saves and a 1-2 record.
JUNE 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Hays homers in 5-run 9th to lift Orioles over Astros 9-7
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Works 2.2 innings Plutko allowed three runs on five hits and struck out two in 2.2 innings in a 9-0 loss to Toronto on Thursday.
Impact After starter Dean Kremer only managed to get one out, Plutko was brought in for a long relief assignment. The 29-year-old wasn't much better, giving up a solo home run to Vladimir Guerrero and a pair of RBI doubles to Marcus Semien and Bo Bichette. All five of Plutko's appearances in June have been between two and three innings -- Baltimore appears to have him stretched out for at least a piggyback role when necessary, as he threw 49 pitches (34 strikes) Thursday. The right-hander owns a mediocre 5.54 ERA, 1.36 WHIP and 34:13 K:BB across 39 innings.
JUNE 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Gurriel slam helps Jays send O's to 20th straight road loss
Lourdes Gurriel Jr. hit his first grand slam in a six-run first inning, Vladimir Guerrero Jr. took over sole possession of the home run lead with his 24th, and the Toronto Blue Jay...JUNE 25, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Pitches 2.1 innings Plutko allowed a run on three hits and struck out three in 2.1 innings in Tuesday's 7-2 loss to Cleveland.
Impact The right-hander has hit a bit of a rough patch with 10 runs allowed (nine earned) in his last 7.1 innings across four appearances. He's filled a versatile low-leverage role out of the bullpen. Plutko has a 5.61 ERA, 1.40 WHIP, 29:12 K:BB and five holds across 33.2 innings overall.
JUNE 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Indians win 7-2, extend Orioles' road losing streak to 17
Eddie Rosario hit a two-run double and Bobby Bradley homered as the Cleveland Indians beat Baltimore 7-2, sending the Orioles to their 17th straight road lossJUNE 16, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Indians cruise to 10-4 win; O's ace Means leaves with injury
Cesar Hernandez and Harold Ramirez homered off Baltimore ace John Means, who exited in the first inning with shoulder fatigue as the Cleveland Indians beat the Orioles 10-4JUNE 5, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Orioles' ace Means departs in first with shoulder fatigue
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Minnesota visits Baltimore, looks to build on Berrios' strong showing
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Dealt second loss Plutko (1-2) took the loss Monday versus Minnesota. He allowed two runs (one earned) on two hits and struck out one in one inning.
Impact Plutko allowed the initial runner in the 10th inning to score on a wild pitch. It wouldn't have mattered ultimately -- Jorge Polanco took Plutko deep with two outs to provide just enough insurance for Minnesota to win. The right-hander gave up 13 runs (12 earned) across 12.1 innings in May. For the year, he's produced a 4.61 ERA, 1.39 WHIP and 20:12 K:BB across 27.1 innings. He's collected five holds and taken two blown saves in 21 outings.
JUNE 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Refsnyder, Twins hand Orioles 14th straight loss, 3-2 in 10
Rob Refsnyder bounced back from a run-in with the center-field fence to score the go-ahead run in the 10th inning on a wild pitch and the Minnesota Twins handed the Baltimore Oriol...MAY 31, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Giolito fans 12, White Sox send Orioles to 13th loss in row
Lucas Giolito struck out 12 and the Chicago White Sox sent Baltimore to its 13th straight loss, beating the Orioles 3-1MAY 30, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Takes loss Saturday Plutko (1-1) allowed four runs on four hits and a walk with three strikeouts over two innings in a loss to Washington on Saturday.
Impact Plutko struggled through the fourth inning, allowing an RBI double to Trea Turner and a three-run home run to Ryan Zimmerman. The right-hander got through the fifth without trouble, but Baltimore wasn't able to pull even again in the contest. Plutko has hit a rough patch, allowing 10 runs over his last 3.1 innings after a fairly strong start to the season. He now owns a 4.74 ERA, 1.38 WHIP and 17:11 K:BB across 24.2 innings, mainly as a multi-inning reliever.
MAY 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Orioles’ Adam Plutko tries to stay positive despite slump: ‘What’s the point of dwelling on a lot of us maybe struggling for a hot minute?’ Adam Plutko prefers to dwell on the positive while the negatives continue to pile up for the Orioles and their pitching staff.
MAY 23, 2021 • BALTIMORESUN.COM
Orioles look to end 5-game slide against Nationals
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