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Will open Tuesday Mlodzinski will serve as the opener for Tuesday's game against the Marlins, Andrew Destin of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.

Impact Mlodzinksi's longest outing since returning from the injured list Aug. 27 has been two innings, so he'll likely work an inning or two before handing the ball to a bulk reliever. Joey Wentz figures to be a candidate to eat up innings after Mlodzinski's work is done.

SEPTEMBER 10 • ROTOWIRE

Back from injured list The Pirates activated Mlodzinski (shoulder) from the 15-day injured list Tuesday, Noah Hiles of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.

Impact Mlodzinski was sidelined for almost a month with a right shoulder strain but is ready to go after making three rehab appearances. The reliever holds a 3.14 ERA and 29:13 K:BB over 34 innings for the Bucs this season.

AUGUST 27 • ROTOWIRE

Beginning rehab assignment Mlodzinski (shoulder) will begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Indianapolis on Tuesday, Danny Demilio of PittsburghBaseballNow.com reports.

Impact Mlodzinski has been on the shelf since July 30 with a strained right shoulder, but he's been given the green light to pitch in games. The 25-year-old reliever appears to be on track to return before the start of September.

AUGUST 20 • ROTOWIRE

Out with shoulder strain Mlodzinksi was placed on the 15-day injured list Tuesday due to a right shoulder strain, Noah Hiles of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.

Impact The right-hander presumably suffered the injury in his appearance against the Astros on Monday, during which he allowed a hit and a walk over a scoreless inning. Mlodzinski will be eligible to be reinstated in mid-August, though it's unclear if he's expected to be healthy by that point.

JULY 30 • ROTOWIRE

Following rough start to second big league season, Carmen Mlodzinski continues to 'stack' up productive outings When Carmen Mlodzinski took the mound on May 31 at the Rogers Centre, most Pirates fans watching from home likely assumed the extra innings...

JUNE 26 • POST-GAZETTE.COM

Officially added to roster The Pirates recalled Mlodzinski from Triple-A Indianapolis on Wednesday.

Impact Mlodzinsk has posted an unappealing 6.43 ERA and 13:7 K:BB over 14 innings this season with Indianapolis. However, he fared well with the Pirates in 2023 with a 2.25 ERA in 35 outings and the club will hope to get something closer to that version during this stint.

MAY 15 • ROTOWIRE

Joining Pirates on Wednesday Mlodzinski is being promoted from Triple-A Indianapolis and will join the Pirates on Wednesday in Milwaukee, Jason Mackey of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.

Impact Mlodzinski went 3-3 with a 2.25 ERA across 36.0 innings in the majors last season. He did this in 32 games and notched 34 strikeouts. However, at Triple-A Indianapolis this season, the 25-year-old has a 6.43 ERA across 14.0 innings of work.

MAY 14 • ROTOWIRE

Activated, optioned to Triple-A The Pirates reinstated Mlodzinski (elbow) from the 15-day injured list Wednesday and optioned him to Triple-A Indianapolis, Noah Hiles of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.

Impact Mlodzinski suffered an elbow/forearm injury during spring training and has been on the IL since the beginning of the season. He made two rehab appearances, giving up one run across two total innings, and he will remain at Indianapolis despite being fully recovered. The 25-year-old reliever posted a 2.25 ERA and 1.28 WHIP across 36 MLB innings last season, so there's a good chance he makes a return to Pittsburgh's bullpen if he continues to succeed in the minors.

APRIL 10 • ROTOWIRE

Bound for injured list Mlodzinski (forearm) will begin the season on the 15-day injured list, Alex Stumpf of MLB.com reports.

Impact Mlodzinki has been sidelined by right forearm tightness since mid-March. He has resumed throwing and would appear to have a shot to return when his 15 days are up or close to it. Mlodzinski is pegged for a setup role, once healthy.

MARCH 25 • ROTOWIRE

Mlodzinski could be secret ingredient in Bucs' bullpen PORT CHARLOTTE, Fla. -- It was about this time a year ago that Carmen Mlodzinski was told that he would be moving from being a starter to th...

MARCH 4 • MLB.COM

Notches first career save Mlodzinski picked up a save against the Reds on Saturday, allowing one run on two hits while striking out one batter over one inning.

Impact In a wild contest during which Pittsburgh overcame a 9-0 deficit and put up four eighth-inning runs against All-Star closer Alexis Diaz, Mlodzinski -- not usual closer David Bednar -- was called upon to hold a two-run Pirates lead in the ninth. That was likely due to Bednar pitching each of the previous two days, but regardless it was a prime opportunity for Mlodzinski to shine. Things didn't begin well for the rookie right-hander, as he gave up two straight hits to begin the frame and saw the tying run move to third base with just one out. However, Mlodzinski bounced back with an epic 11-pitch faceoff against Elly De La Cruz that ended with a punchout before getting Jonathan India to strike out to end the contest. Mlodzinski thus earned the first save of his career and made another positive impression in a strong first season during which he has posted a 2.14 ERA, 1.22 WHIP, 32:16 K:BB and nine holds over 32 games spanning 33.2 innings.

SEPTEMBER 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Reins The Pirates reinstated Mlodzinski from the 15-day injured list Friday.

Impact Mlodzinski landed on the injured list Aug. 12 with a sore right elbow, and he'll now rejoin Pittsburgh's bullpen after just one rehab appearance. The 24-year-old righty threw one inning during his assignment, allowing one unearned run on two hits and a walk while striking out a batter. He's been fairly reliable out of the bullpen for Pittsburgh this year and could see more opportunities for holds during the final month of the year.

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Begins rehab assignment Mlodzinski (elbow) is beginning a rehab assignment Tuesday with Triple-A Indianapolis, Jason Mackey of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.

Impact Mlodzinski could be an option again for the Pirates' bullpen as early as this weekend, assuming all goes well on the farm. The 24-year-old had posted a 2.28 ERA across his first 23.2 major-league innings before landing on the injured list Aug. 12 due to right elbow soreness.

AUGUST 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Lands on IL The Pirates placed Mlodzinski on the 15-day injured list Saturday with right elbow soreness, Jason Mackey of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.

Impact Mlodzinski has been one of the most reliable options out of the bullpen for Pittsburgh this season with a 2.28 ERA and 1.27 WHIP through 23.2 innings. His injury is being described as "minor," so there is a good chance the 24-year-old righty is able to return from the IL after a minimum stay.

AUGUST 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Off The Bat: Pirates' Carmen Mlodzinski a musically inclined old soul who loves rock 'n roll Carmen Mlodzinski loves playing guitar and piano, the Pirates reliever doing so with some seriously old-school musical tastes.

JULY 28, 2023 • POST-GAZETTE.COM

Slated to open Sunday's game Mlodzinski will serve as the Pirates' opening pitcher for Sunday's game in Arizona, Andrew Destin of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.

Impact Rather than breaking in a new fifth starter for the final game before the All-Star break, the Pirates appear set to treat the series finale with the Diamondbacks as a bullpen day. Expect Mlodzinski to work an inning or two before turning the game over to the bullpen, with the Pirates likely to deploy a number of relievers the rest of the way. Over nine appearances with Pittsburgh spanning 10.1 innings, Mlodzinski owns a 2.61 ERA, 1.06 WHIP and 8:3 K:BB.

JULY 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Selected to MLB bullpen Pittsburgh selected Mlodzinski's contract from Triple-A Indianapolis on Friday.

Impact Drafted by the Pirates with the No. 31 overall pick in 2020, Mlodzinski moved exclusively into a relief role this year with Indianapolis and it has allowed him a quicker ascent into a major-league role. The 24-year-old right-hander was showing a 3.16 ERA with 31 strikeouts through 25.2 innings this season at the Triple-A level.

JUNE 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Working in relief at Triple-A Mlodzinski, 24, has worked exclusively out of the bullpen this year for Triple-A Indianapolis.

Impact The 6-foot-2 righty was trending toward a swing man role in the majors, and moving to relief could give him a chance for his stuff to tick up enough to expedite his ascent to the big leagues. Mlodzinski, the No. 31 overall pick in 2020, has a 4.50 ERA, 1.44 WHIP and 18 strikeouts in 16 innings through 12 appearances.

MAY 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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