Moreno's homer caps big 4th, D-backs outlast Cards 8-7
Gabriel Moreno hit his second career homer and first for the Diamondbacks, and Arizona held on to beat the St. Louis Cardinals 8-7APRIL 19, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
ANDREW CHAFIN #59 - PITCHER - TEXAS RANGERS
4-3 W-L •
1.47 WHIP •
3.52 ERA
4-3 W-L
1.47 WHIP
3.52 ERA
Strikes out two in third save Chafin picked up the save in Monday's 6-3 victory over the Cardinals, striking out two over a perfect ninth inning.
Impact Chafin entered with a three-run lead in the ninth and proceeded to retire Nolan Arenado, Dylan Carlson and Tyler O'Neill in order, including back-to-back strikeouts to end the game. It was the left-hander's third save in as many tries, and he appears to be separating himself for the top closing role, as Scott McGough has blown two of his three save opportunities so far.
APRIL 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Smith's grand slam lifts Diamondbacks to 6-3 win over Cards
Pavin Smith hit his first career grand slam, leading the Arizona Diamondbacks to a 6-3 victory over the St. Louis CardinalsAPRIL 18, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Picks up second save Chafin picked up the save in Monday's 3-0 win over the Brewers by striking out the side during a perfect ninth inning.
Impact Chafin came on in the ninth inning with a three-run lead and proceeded to strikeout Joey Wiemer, Christian Yelich and Willy Adames en route to his second save of the season. The left-hander has yet to allow a run across five appearances (4.1 innings) while striking out seven versus just two walks. Scott McGough, who blew a save last week, has operated in hold situations in each of his last games, so it appears Chafin has the early edge in Arizona's closing competition.
APRIL 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Gallen strikes out 11, Diamondbacks beat Brewers 3-0
Zac Gallen struck out 11 over seven innings, Christian Walker smacked a two-run homer and the Arizona Diamondbacks won their fourth straight game, beating the Milwaukee Brewers 3-0APRIL 11, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Fans two in save Chafin struck out two over 0.2 innings of work to pick up a save against the Dodgers on Friday. He walked one.
Impact Chafin walked Freddie Freeman after coming into the game with one out, but he was able to strike out J.D. Martinez and Max Muncy swinging to procure the save. The left-hander now has two saves on the season while not allowing an earned run in four appearances.
APRIL 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Snags win in finale Chafin (1-0) allowed one walk and struck out two over a scoreless two-thirds of an inning, picking up the win in Sunday's 2-1 victory over the Dodgers.
Impact Chafin's work bridged the bottom of the eighth and top of the ninth innings in his second late-game appearance in as many outings. After he earned the save Friday, Chafin gave way to Scott McGough on Sunday.
APRIL 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Records save Friday Chafin worked a perfect ninth inning Friday to record his first save of the season in a 2-1 win over the Dodgers.
Impact Scott McGough was brought in to finish out the eighth inning and might have remained in the game for the ninth had he pitched well, but instead he walked two batters and threw only four of his 13 pitches for strikes before finally getting an out. As a result, manager Torey Lovullo handed the ball to Chafin in the ninth to face the top of the Dodgers' order, and the southpaw delivered. McGough may have just had some butterflies as he made his first big-league appearance since 2015, and the closer picture in Arizona remains far from clear, but it looks as though Chafin's expected high-leverage role will include some save chances.
APRIL 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Makes appearance Wednesday Chafin (groin) struck out a batter and allowed a hit over a scoreless inning of relief Tuesday in the Diamondbacks' 7-6 loss to the Giants in Cactus League play.
Impact Chafin experienced some groin tightness late last week, but he required only a few days off to overcome the issue before he re-entered the Diamondbacks' spring pitching schedule. Assuming the groin injury doesn't crop up again, Chafin will head into Opening Day in position for a high-leverage role out of the Arizona bullpen, with the southpaw potentially factoring into the mix for save chances when the Diamondbacks face lefty-heavy lineups in the late innings. Before signing with the Diamondbacks in free agency this winter, Chafin was a major bright spot for a 96-loss Tigers squad in 2022, logging a 2.83 ERA, 1.17 WHIP and 67:19 K:BB across 57.1 innings.
MARCH 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Throws live BP Chafin (groin) threw a live batting practice session Saturday.
Impact Chafin was shut down for several days with the injury. The Diamondbacks are expected to take a cautious approach with the reliever, who opened the 2022 season on the injured list with the same injury.
MARCH 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Scheduled for live BP Chafin (groin) is expected to throw a live batting-practice session Saturday.
Impact Chafin was shut down for a couple of days this week with groin tightness. The reliever has allowed four runs, four hits and five walks over 2.2 Cactus League innings.
MARCH 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Gets days off Chafin is experiencing groin tightness and is getting a few days off.
Impact Chafin has appeared in three Cactus League games, allowing four runs on four hits and five walks while striking out two over 2.2 innings. He's part of the relief crew that could pick up saves in what manager Torey Lovullo describes as a "fluid" closer role.
MARCH 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Walks three Chafin allowed two runs on three walks and two hits while striking out one over two-thirds of an inning in Saturday's spring game against the Padres.
Impact Chafin's off to a rocky start in the Cactus League. The left-hander has allowed four runs on four hits and walked five batters over 2.2 innings. He's part of the fluid mix of relievers that could get save opportunities. Others in that group are Kevin Ginkel, Joe Mantiply and Mark Melancon.
MARCH 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Chafin's goal for '23? 'Get all the hitters out' GLENDALE, Ariz. -- D-backs lefty Andrew Chafin keeps it simple, but he’s far from basic. Chafin has evolved from a first-round D-backs Draft...
MARCH 2, 2023 • MLB.COM
Cubs, RHP Michael Fulmer finalize $4M, 1-year contract
The Chicago Cubs have added Michael Fulmer to their bullpen, finalizing a $4 million, one-year contract with the right-handerFEBRUARY 20, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Andrew Chafin gets $6.25M, 1-year deal with the Diamondbacks
Left-handed reliever Andrew Chafin and the Arizona Diamondbacks finalized $6.25 million, one-year contractFEBRUARY 16, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Inks one-year deal with D-backs Chafin signed a one-year, $6.25 million contract Saturday with the Diamondbacks, Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic reports.
Impact The deal carries another $1 million in performance-based bonuses, per Rosenthal. Jon Heyman of the New York Post adds that there is also a club option for 2024, which comes in at $7.25 million with a $750,000 buyout. Chafin turned down a $6.5 million player option with the Tigers back in November after posting an impressive 2.83 ERA and 67:19 K:BB over 57.1 innings in 2022. The 32-year-old lefty already looks like one of the best high-leverage options in Arizona's patchwork bullpen and he could very well contend for save chances as the 2023 campaign plays out.
FEBRUARY 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Chafin is the Perfect Lefty Reliever for the Phillies' Bullpen Left-handed reliever Andrew Chafin is a great fit for the Philadelphia Phillies bullpen.
DECEMBER 1, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Chafin is the Perfect Lefty Reliever for the Phillies' Bullpen Left-handed reliever Andrew Chafin is a great fit for the Philadelphia Phillies bullpen.
DECEMBER 1, 2022 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Rizzo, Bassitt turn down options, among 11 now free agents
First baseman Anthony Rizzo became a free agent again when he declined his $16 million option with the New York Yankees for 2023NOVEMBER 8, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Chafin opts out of deal with Tigers DETROIT -- The Tigers were ready to enter the offseason with a lengthy to-do list coming off a 96-loss season. That now includes lefty relie...
NOVEMBER 7, 2022 • MLB.COM
Headed for free agency Chafin plans to decline his $6.5 million player option for 2023 ahead of next week's deadline, Evan Petzold of The Detroit Free Press reports.
Impact Chafin won't have to formally submit a decision regarding whether or not to exercise 2023 option until five days after the end of the World Series, but the 32-year-old has already decided to try his luck on the open market following an impressive season in Detroit. The veteran lefty made 64 appearances for the Tigers, notching two wins, three saves and 19 holds while submitting a 2.83 ERA, 1.17 WHIP and a 15.9 K-BB% across 57.1 innings. No matter where he ultimately lands in 2023, Chafin is unlikely to get a look as a full-time closer, but he should be a key part of his next team's late-inning mix.
NOVEMBER 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Should New York Mets Pursue Andrew Chafin? Should New York Mets pursue Andrew Chafin?
NOVEMBER 4, 2022 • KANSASCITY.COM
Detroit Tigers' Andrew Chafin intends to decline 2023 player option, becomes a free agent Official option decisions aren't due until after the World Series, but Detroit Tigers reliever Andrew Chafin plans to become a free agent ag...
NOVEMBER 2, 2022 • FREEP.COM
What Detroit Tigers' Andrew Chafin thinks about his 2023 player option Detroit Tigers reliever Andrew Chafin remains coy about a major decision coming as soon as the offseason begins.
OCTOBER 4, 2022 • FREEP.COM
