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Joins Dodgers organization Vallimont signed a minor-league contract with the Dodgers on Wednesday and reported to Triple-A Oklahoma City.

Impact Vallimont made his big-league debut as a member of the Orioles organization last season, recording two outs in a July 3 relief appearance against the Yankees before he was traded to the Guardians shortly thereafter and eventually removed from the 40-man roster. He became a free agent this offseason and eventually caught on with the York Revolution of the independent Atlantic League of Professional Baseball. After posting a 3.29 ERA and striking out 33 batters over his five starts with York, the 27-year-old Vallimont was able to catch the attention of the Dodgers. He'll be plugged into the Oklahoma City rotation right away and will start Wednesday in Albuquerque.

MAY 29 • ROTOWIRE

Remains in organization Vallimont was outrighted to Triple-A Columbus on Wednesday.

Impact Vallimont will remain in the Cleveland organization after the Guardians moved him off their 40-man roster last week. Since being acquired from the Orioles in July, Vallimont has pitched exclusively at Columbus, turning in a 7.84 ERA and 1.94 WHIP across seven appearances.

AUGUST 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Loses 40-man roster spot The Guardians designated Vallimont for assignment Monday.

Impact The move clear a spot on the 40-man roster for waiver claim Ramon Laureano. Vallimont was acquired from the Orioles last month but never made an appearance for Cleveland.

AUGUST 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Shipped to Cleveland The Orioles traded Vallimont to the Guardians on Thursday in exchange for cash considerations, Rich Dubroff of BaltimoreBaseball.com reports.

Impact The Orioles designated Vallimont for assignment Wednesday, and he now finds himself in a new organization just one day later. The 26-year-old has been used as both a starter and reliever, and he could find himself in the majors if Cleveland is in need of a fresh arm later this season. Vallimont holds a 5.02 ERA and 1.40 WHIP through 57.1 innings in Triple-A. Triston McKenzie was transferred to the 60-day injured list to make room for Vallimont on the Guardians' 40-man roster.

JULY 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Designated for assignment Vallimont was designated for assignment Wednesday, Andy Kostka of TheBaltimoreBanner.com reports.

Impact Vallimont was optioned to Triple-A Norfolk on Tuesday and a day later he's lost his spot on the 40-man roster. The righty reliever will now go through the waiver process.

JULY 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Optioned to Triple-A Vallimont was optioned to Triple-A Nofolk on Tuesday, Rich Dubroff of BaltimoreBaseball.com reports.

Impact Vallimont made a scoreless appearance Monday in his major-league debut but is now headed back to the minors. He's been used as both a starter and reliever with Norfolk this season, but it's not clear what the plan is for his role in the immediate future.

JULY 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Selected from Triple-A The Orioles selected Vallimont's contract from Triple-A Norfolk on Saturday.

Impact Vallimont hasn't been spectacular in Norfolk this season, recording a 5.02 ERA and 1.40 WHIP with a 64:30 K:BB through 57.1 innings. He's primarily been used as a starter in the minors, though he'll likely come out of the bullpen while in Baltimore. Vallimont will take the place of Bruce Zimmermann on the active roster, who was optioned to Norfolk in a corresponding move.

JULY 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Outrighted to Triple-A Vallimont cleared waivers and was outrighted to Triple-A Norfolk by the Orioles on Tuesday.

Impact The right-hander had been removed from the 40-man roster a week ago but will remain in the organization. Vallimont posted a 5.63 ERA between Double-A Bowie and Triple-A Norfolk last season.

JANUARY 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Designated for assignment Vallimont was designated for assignment by the Orioles on Tuesday.

Impact The move clears a spot on the 40-man roster for Ryan O'Hearn. A waiver claim last May, Vallimont posted a 5.63 ERA and 105:50 K:BB over 104 innings between Double- and Triple-A in 2022. The 25-year-old has shown he can miss some bats in the minors, but that hasn't translated to much success to this point.

JANUARY 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Bumped up to Triple-A Vallimont was promoted from Double-A Bowie to Triple-A Norfolk on Monday.

Impact Vallimont struggled with Double-A Wichita while a member of the Twins' organization to begin the year. He was designated for assignment in May and claimed off waivers by the Orioles. In three starts with Bowie, he allowed just one earned run with an 18:4 K:BB across 13 innings. He'll look to continue his success at Norfolk, which will mark his first taste of Triple-A ball.

JUNE 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Claimed by Baltimore Vallimont was claimed off waivers by the Orioles and optioned to Double-A Bowie on Wednesday.

Impact Vallimont began the season at Double-A Wichita and posted a 9.95 ERA and 2.68 WHIP in 19 innings over seven appearances (six starts). He was cast off the Twins' 40-man roster Saturday but will now attempt to carve out a role in Bowie.

MAY 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Cast off 40-man roster Vallimont was designated for assignment by the Twins on Saturday, Betsy Helfand of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.

Impact Vallimont has made seven appearances (six starts) at Double-A Wichita this year, and he's posted a 9.95 ERA and 2.68 WHIP in 19 innings. The 25-year-old was a fifth-round pick by the Marlins in 2018, but it's not yet clear whether he'll remain in the Twins' organization if he goes unclaimed on waivers.

MAY 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Goes to Double-A The Twins optioned Vallimont to Double-A Wichita on Wednesday, Do-Hyoung Park of MLB.com reports.

Impact Vallimont was one of six pitchers optioned to minor-league camp as the Twins made their first round of cuts. He'll report back to Wichita for a second go-around after he struggled during his first taste of the Double-A level in 2021, finishing with a 6.03 ERA and 1.67 WHIP in 91 innings over his 21 innings. Vallimont did at least demonstrate an ability to miss bats, as he fanned 31.1 percent of the batters he faced.

MARCH 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Protected from Rule 5 draft Vallimont was added to the Twins' 40-man roster Friday.

Impact The 24-year-old righty's future likely lies in the bullpen, as he walked 61 batters in 91 innings at Double-A last season. While he has logged some high strikeout rates in the minors, Vallimont doesn't have typical ninth-inning stuff.

NOVEMBER 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

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