ADRIAN HOUSER NEWS

Nets MiLB deal with Baltimore Houser agreed to a minor-league contract with the Orioles on Saturday, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports.

Impact Houser was released by the Mets in late July, but he caught on with the Cubs on Aug. 7 on a minor-league deal, only to be cut less than a month later. Now with his third organization of the season, Houser should provide starting depth for the Orioles at Triple-A Norfolk, but his lack of a 40-man roster spot could be an obstacle in getting another big-league opportunity in 2024.

SEPTEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Signs MiLB deal with Baltimore The Orioles signed Houser to a minor-league contract Saturday, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports.

Impact Houser was released by the Mets in late July, but he caught on with the Cubs on Aug. 7 on a minor-league deal. He last appeared for Triple-A Iowa on Aug. 24, when he gave up four runs on five hits and three walks while striking out five over five innings while taking the loss. Houser will likely work out of Triple-A Norfolk's starting rotation.

SEPTEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Receives MiLB deal from Cubs The Cubs signed Houser to a minor-league contract Tuesday.

Impact Houser was cut loose by the Mets in late July after putting up a 5.84 ERA and 45:32 K:BB over 69.1 innings covering seven starts and 16 relief appearances. He will join the rotation at Triple-A Iowa, where he'll provide the Cubs with some veteran starting pitching depth.

AUGUST 7 • ROTOWIRE

Heads to open market The Mets released Houser on Wednesday, Will Sammon of The Athletic reports.

Impact Houser will head to free agency after he went unclaimed off waivers upon being designated for assignment last weekend. The right-hander opened the season in the Mets rotation, posting an 8.55 ERA over seven starts before he was permanently moved him to the bullpen in late May. Houser turned in a 3.28 ERA over 35.2 innings as a reliever, but he didn't notice much of a bump in his strikeout rate (16.8 percent) and had mostly underwhelming underlying statistics. He'll look to catch on elsewhere as organizational starting pitching depth and may have to settle for a minor-league contract.

JULY 31 • ROTOWIRE

Scrubbed from 40-man roster The Mets designated Houser for assignment Friday.

Impact Houser looked like a reasonable addition to the back-end of the Mets' rotation when they traded for him over the offseason. It didn't work out, with the 31-year-old holding an 8.55 ERA and 20:21 K:BB over 33.2 innings in seven starts. He did post a 3.28 ERA as a mop-up reliever but had allowed nine runs over nine innings this month. Houser will clear waivers given his $5.05 million salary and should eventually will become a free agent.

JULY 26 • ROTOWIRE

Scrubbed from 40-man roster The Mets designated Houser for assignment Friday.

Impact Houser looked like a reasonable addition to the back end of the Mets rotation when they traded for him over the offseason. The gambit didn't work out, however, with the 31-year-old holding an 8.55 ERA and 20:21 K:BB over 33.2 innings in seven starts. He posted a 3.28 ERA while working out of the bullpen but had allowed nine runs over nine innings this month. Houser will almost certainly clear waivers, given his $5.05 million salary. He'll likely elect free agency once he clears waivers and will pursue an opportunity with another organization.

JULY 26 • ROTOWIRE

Stuck with loss Thursday Houser (1-5) took the loss Thursday against the Nationals, striking out two but giving up a solo home run in an inning of relief.

Impact The Mets managed only one hit on the day, but Jose Quintana kept the game scoreless through seven innings. Houser took the mound for the eighth and served up a one-out blast to Jesse Winker, and that was all the offense the Nats needed. It was the first long ball Houser had allowed in 23.2 innings since being shifted to the bullpen in late May, and the 31-year-old right-hander has been mostly effective in relief, posting a 1.52 ERA, 1.06 WHIP and 17:6 K:BB during that stretch.

JULY 5 • ROTOWIRE

Stuck with loss Thursday Houser (1-5) took the loss Thursday against the Nationals, striking out two and giving up a solo home run in an inning of relief.

Impact The Mets managed only one hit on the day, but Jose Quintana kept the game scoreless through seven innings. Houser took the mound for the eighth and served up a one-out blast to Jesse Winker, and that was all the offense the Nats needed. It was the first long ball Houser had allowed in 23.2 innings since being shifted to the bullpen in late May, and the 31-year-old right-hander has been mostly effective in relief, posting a 1.52 ERA, 1.06 WHIP and 17:6 K:BB during that stretch.

JULY 5 • ROTOWIRE

With Mets' David Peterson nearing return, what will happen with Adrian Houser? The Mets will have a decision to make after David Peterson's latest rehab start in Triple-A

MAY 25 • NJ.COM

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MAY 22 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Struggles in return to rotation Houser (0-4) took the loss Tuesday against the Guardians, allowing six runs on six hits and a walk over five innings. He struck out four.

Impact Houser looked to be rolling early, as he retired the first seven batters faced. However, he allowed three runs on three doubles in the third inning before Jose Ramirez launched a two-run home run in the fifth, leaving Houser with his fourth loss. The 31-year-old right-hander has struggled to a 7.88 ERA with a 1.78 WHIP and 21:24 K:BB through his first 37.2 innings with New York. If the Mets return to a five-man rotation, Houser will likely head back to the bullpen.

MAY 22 • ROTOWIRE

Mets' Adrian Houser has been demoted | Can he work his way back to the rotation? Mets manager Carlos Mendoza announced that Adrian Houser is moving to the bullpen

MAY 4 • NJ.COM

Mets moving struggling starter Houser to bullpen

The New York Mets have moved struggling starter Adrian Houser to the bullpen for at least one turn through the rotation

MAY 3 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Mets, Tigers lineups (4/4/2024): Adrian Houser makes his Mets debut Adrian Houser will make his Mets debut in Citi Field against the Tigers

APRIL 4 • NJ.COM

Tuesday's contest postponed Houser and the Mets will not play the Tigers on Tuesday after the contest was postponed due to poor weather, Evan Petzold of the Detroit Free Press reports.

Impact Houser will likely now draw the start Wednesday, while Tuesday's game has been rescheduled for Thursday afternoon. The right-hander was initially expected to have a two-start week, which now appears to be unlikely.

APRIL 3 • ROTOWIRE

Fans six against Nats Houser allowed four runs on four hits over five innings in Friday's Grapefruit League game against the Nationals. He struck out six without walking a batter.

Impact The ball was carrying to left field at Clover Park, and Luis Garcia was able to slice a solo shot over the fence in the first inning before Lane Thomas clubbed a three-run blast in the fifth. Otherwise Houser had little trouble with the Washington lineup, firing 44 of 64 pitches for strikes. The former Brewer has been sharp this spring, posting a 14:1 K:BB through 12 innings, and he's on track to open the season in the Mets' rotation after producing a 4.12 ERA, 1.39 WHIP and 96:34 K:BB over 111.1 innings last year and earning a one-year, $5 million contract with New York in January.

MARCH 16 • ROTOWIRE

Mets' Adrian Houser provides blueprint for success in 2024 Mets pitcher Adrian Houser is excited to bring his success from last season to 2024

FEBRUARY 21 • NJ.COM

Reaches deal with Mets Houser signed a one-year, $5.5 million contract with the Mets on Thursday to avoid arbitration, Robert Murray of FanSided.com reports.

Impact The Mets acquired Houser from the Brewers in late December, and he projects to serve as rotation depth in 2024. In a similar role in Milwaukee in 2023, he posted a 4.12 ERA and 1.39 WHIP across 111.1 frames. While those are pedestrian numbers, Houser did manage to reach a 20 percent strikeout rate for the first time since 2019.

JANUARY 12 • ROTOWIRE

Tosses scoreless outing Houser (8-5) allowed three hits and two walks over five scoreless frames Sunday, striking out five and picking up a win over the Cubs.

Impact Houser worked out of a bases-loaded jam in the first inning and steered clear of danger for the rest of his outing. It was his first scoreless start since May 24. He's given up two or fewer earned runs in five of his last six starts, registering a 3.21 ERA during that span. Houser turned in a 4.12 ERA and a 96:34 K:BB through 111.1 innings during his 2023 season.

OCTOBER 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Adrian Houser, Brewers blank Cubs to enter playoffs on a roll Adrian Houser struck out five over five innings and Tyrone Taylor clubbed a solo home run as the playoff-bound Milwaukee Brewers closed the...

OCTOBER 1, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Taylor homers, Houser pitches NL Central champion Brewers past Cubs 4-0 in final playoff tune-up

Tyrone Taylor homered and Adrian Houser pitched five sharp innings as the NL Central champion Milwaukee Brewers beat the Chicago Cubs 4-0 in their final playoff tune-up

OCTOBER 1, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Lackluster against Cardinals Houser (7-5) took the loss Tuesday, allowing four runs on three hits and two walks over five innings against St. Louis. He struck out five.

Impact Despite retiring the first nine batters he faced, Houser finished Tuesday's start with four earned runs, including a solo homer to Tommy Edman in the fifth. Houser's struggles resulted in his first loss since Aug. 15, though, he missed a couple of weeks with an elbow injury. He'll likely take the mound once more before the end of the regular season, taking on the Cubs at American Family Field on Sunday.

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Grabs seventh win Houser (7-4) allowed one run on four hits and two walks while striking out four over six innings to earn the win over the Cardinals on Wednesday.

Impact Houser has won both of his starts since returning from an elbow injury, allowing three runs over 11 innings in those outings. He limited the damage to an RBI single from Paul Goldschmidt in the first inning. Houser is at a 4.35 ERA, 1.43 WHIP and 86:30 K:BB through 101.1 innings across 21 appearances (19 starts), but he's limited opponents to two runs or fewer in four of his last seven outings. The 30-year-old is lined up for a rematch at home versus the Cardinals next week.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Earns win in return Houser (6-4) earned the win Thursday, allowing two runs on five hits over five innings against Miami while striking out five. He did not issue any walks.

Impact Houser allowed a leadoff double to Luis Arraez to open the game, eventually leading to one run coming across for Miami in the first. The right-hander then retired nine of the next 10 batters he faced before surrendering a second run in the fifth. It was a solid outing for Houser in his return from the 15-day injured list (elbow) and he's now allowed three or fewer runs in three of his last four starts. He's also won three of his last four decisions (spanning six starts).

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Activated for start Thursday Houser (elbow) was activated from the 15-day injured list ahead of his start Thursday versus the Marlins.

Impact Houser is back in the Milwaukee rotation after missing a couple of weeks due to swelling in his right elbow. He had posted a 5.77 ERA over his last 39 innings (eight starts) prior the IL stint and might be on a limited pitch count in his return outing Thursday against Miami after skipping a minor-league rehab assignment.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE