CALEB BARAGAR NEWS

Released by Cleveland Baragar (forearm) was released by the Guardians on Friday.

Impact Bargar has been on the minor-league injured list since late June due to a forearm issue and had struggled to a 6.54 ERA in 31.2 innings with Triple-A Columbus when healthy. The 29-year-old left-hander will look to latch on with a new organization.

AUGUST 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sticks in organization Baragar was outrighted to Triple-A Reno on Sunday.

Impact Baragar lost his spot on the 40-man roster April 6 after failing to make the big-league club out of spring training. He threw 23 innings with San Francisco in 2021 and posted a very capable 1.57 ERA and 1.35 WHIP, though he only had a 16:12 K:BB.

APRIL 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Booted off 40-man roster The Diamondbacks designated Baragar for assignment Tuesday.

Impact Baragar had already missed out on a spot in Arizona's Opening Day bullpen after he was optioned to Triple-A Reno last week, but now he'll hit the waiver wire for the second time in less than a month after being booted off the Diamondbacks' 40-man roster. If he goes unclaimed, Baragar will stick around in the organization and report back to Reno.

APRIL 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Sent to Triple-A Baragar was optioned to Triple-A Reno on Thursday.

Impact Baragar was claimed off waivers from the Giants on Monday but won't get the chance to break camp with his new team. The lefty posted a 1.57 ERA in 23 innings last season, though that came with a poor 16:12 K:BB.

MARCH 31, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Claimed by Arizona Baragar was claimed off waivers by the Diamondbacks on Monday, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com

Impact Baragar picked up seven holds for the Giants in 2021 and posted a 1.57 ERA and 1.35 WHIP in 23 innings across 25 relief appearances. The Diamondbacks have a strong group of late relievers in Mark Melancon, Ian Kennedy and J.B. Wendelken, but Baragar should compete for a late-inning role if he continues to perform well in 2022.

MARCH 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Designated for assignment Baragar was designated for assignment on Monday, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com reports.

Impact Baragar exits the 40-man roster to clear a spot for new signing Carlos Rodon. Baragar posted a 1.57 ERA in 23 innings last season, but his 16.3 percent strikeout rate, 12.2 percent walk rate and 22.7 percent groundball rate were all significantly worse than league average.

MARCH 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Optioned to Triple-A Baragar was optioned to Triple-A Sacramento on Sunday.

Impact Baragar allowed three runs on five hits and a walk with two strikeouts over 4.2 innings in three appearances during this major-league stint. He also picked up a three-inning save versus the Cubs on Saturday. Baragar and John Brebbia were sent down to allow the Giants to activate Wilmer Flores (hamstring) and Austin Slater (concussion) from the injured list.

SEPTEMBER 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Picks up second save Baragar allowed one run on three hits and one walk with two strikeouts over three innings, picking up the save in Saturday's 15-4 win over the Cubs.

Impact Baragar entered the game with the Giants leading 12-3 and got the last nine outs to record his second save of the season. Saturday also marked a career high in innings pitched for the southpaw. After a tough outing against the Rockies on Monday that saw Baragar give up two earned runs in two thirds of an inning, this should give the 27-year-old some confidence.

SEPTEMBER 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Rejoins major-league club Baragar was recalled from Triple-A Sacramento on Wednesday.

Impact Baragar has a 0.49 ERA, 1.36 WHIP and 14:11 K:BB over 18.1 big-league frames this season and has been at Triple-A since mid-July. The left-hander should fill a low-leverage role out of the bullpen for the Giants.

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Headed to Triple-A Baragar was optioned to Triple-A Sacramento on Monday.

Impact Baragar failed to make an appearance since being called up July 11. His demotion, along with Chadwich Tromp's, makes room for the return of Buster Posey (thumb) from the 10-day IL and Kevin Gausman from the Family Medical Emergency List.

JULY 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to Giants The Giants recalled Baragar from Triple-A Sacramento on Sunday.

Impact The lefty posted a 0.49 ERA in 18.1 innings with the Giants before being optioned June 13. Baragar's numbers at Triple-A have been much less impressive, though, as he has a 9.45 ERA in 6.2 innings at that level. Tyler Beede, who pitched Saturday and wouldn't have been available for the final game before the break, was optioned to Triple-A in a corresponding move.

JULY 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Heads to Triple-A The Giants optioned Baragar to Triple-A Sacramento on Sunday, Amy Gutierrez of the Giants' official site reports.

Impact Though he was brought back from the injured list Friday and ended up picking up a save in the second game of Saturday's doubleheader, Baragar ultimately won't stick around in the San Francisco bullpen. The 27-year-old lefty maintains a tidy 0.49 ERA in 22 appearances this season, but his other ratios (1.36 WHIP, 6.9 K/9, 5.4 BB/9) paint a less rosy picture of his performance.

JUNE 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Records save in return from IL Baragar picked up the save in a 2-1 win over the Nationals in the second game of Saturday's doubleheader, allowing an unearned run on one hit in one inning.

Impact Baragar came on for the eighth inning as the seventh San Francisco pitcher to protect a 2-0 lead and immediately surrendered an RBI double to bring the winning run to the plate. Fortunately, he was able to induce a double play after hitting Victor Robles and forced Trea Turner to pop out for the final out of the game and his first career save. The lefty has impressed with only a single earned run allowed in 18.1 innings this year for a sterling 0.49 ERA though a 3.61 FIP indicates a portion of that has been luck.

JUNE 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Returns from injured list Baragar (elbow) was activated off the 10-day injured list Friday, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

Impact Baragar will wind up missing only slightly more than the minimum with elbow inflammation. He recorded a stellar 0.52 ERA in 17.1 innings prior to the injury, but his 14:11 K:BB and 19.1 percent groundball rate don't come close to backing that number up. Thairo Estrada was optioned in a corresponding move.

JUNE 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Caleb Baragar joins Giants at Nationals Park, close to coming off IL Left-handed reliever Caleb Baragar is with the Giants in Washington, D.C., and could come...

JUNE 10, 2021 • SFCHRONICLE.COM

Starts rehab assignment Baragar (elbow) began a rehab assignment with Triple-A Sacramento on Tuesday, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

Impact The 27-year-old resumed throwing over the weekend and is nearing his return from the injured list. Baragar landed on the shelf with left elbow inflammation in late May, so he shouldn't require more than a couple appearances in the minors before being cleared to rejoin the Giants.

JUNE 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Giants place left-hander Caleb Baragar on the IL with elbow inflammation Caleb Baragar, quietly having a terrific season in the Giants’ bullpen, was placed on...

MAY 30, 2021 • SFCHRONICLE.COM

Out with elbow inflammation Baragar was placed on the 10-day injured list Sunday with left elbow inflammation. The move is retroactive to May 29.

Impact The 27-year-old apparently suffered the injury when he last pitched Friday and delivered 1.1 scoreless frames. Baragar has a 0.52 ERA, 1.38 WHIP and 14:11 K:BB over 17.1 innings for the Giants this season, and it's unclear how long he's expected to be sidelined.

MAY 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Giants left-hander Caleb Baragar goes on injured list Left-handed reliever Caleb Baragar goes on I.L. with elbow inflammation two days after 25-pitch outing.

MAY 30, 2021 • MERCURYNEWS.COM

Back on track with hold Baragar walked one batter in one inning to earn a hold in Sunday's 4-1 win over Pittsburgh.

Impact Baragar bounced back well after taking the loss in a sloppy outing during Friday's loss. The southpaw has been fairly reliable with a 0.71 ERA and six holds across 12.2 innings. He has just a 10:8 K:BB and a 1.42 WHIP, so he has enjoyed some good luck in his strong start to the season.

MAY 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Tagged with loss Friday Baragar (2-1) was charged with the loss Friday against the Pirates after allowing two runs (one earned) on one hit and two walks in just two-thirds of an inning.

Impact Baragar came in for the 11th inning trying to preserve a 2-1 lead but was unable to do so. He allowed a leadoff triple to Adam Frazier that evened the game up at 2-2 and the Pirates eventually walked it off on a sacrifice fly that brought Frazier home from third. The 27-year-old has been really solid so far aside from Friday's disappointing performance, as he owns a 0.77 ERA and also has five holds in 15 appearances.

MAY 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Key to reliever Baragar's impressive streak Before the Giants faced the Pirates on Friday night, left-handed reliever Caleb Baragar was asked if he remembered the last time he had give...

MAY 14, 2021 • MLB.COM

Adds hold Baragar pitched a scoreless inning and allowed one hit to earn a hold in Tuesday's 4-2 win over Texas.

Impact Baragar hasn't pitched with dominance this season, but he's only allowed one unearned run in 10 innings. The 27-year-old southpaw has a 1.40 WHIP and 8:5 K:BB across 13 appearances. He's picked up four holds and two wins, so manager Gabe Kapler has shown some trust in Baragar in high-leverage situations.

MAY 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Posts hold Sunday Baragar pitched a perfect eighth inning with two strikeouts to earn a hold in Sunday's 1-0 win over the Marlins.

Impact Baragar was one of four relievers to contribute a perfect inning in the low-scoring game Sunday. The southpaw has yet to allow a run this season. He's given up two hits and two walks with four strikeouts across 3.1 innings and now has three holds in six outings. He's also posted a 2-0 record.

APRIL 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Earns hold Wednesday Baragar retired the only batter he faced to earn a hold in Wednesday's 3-0 win over the Reds.

Impact Baragar relieved Johnny Cueto (lat) with two outs in the sixth inning. The 27-year-old Baragar got a groundout from Joey Votto to end the inning. Baragar has only worked two innings in four appearances. He's given up one hit and two walks with a 2-0 record and one hold.

APRIL 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE