COLE IRVIN NEWS

Headed overseas The Doosan Bears of the Korea Baseball Organization signed Irvin to a one-year, $1 million contract Friday, Jee-ho Yoo of the Yonhap News Agency reports.

Impact The $1 million price tag is the maximum allowable contract for a first-year foreign player. Irvin, who turns 31 in January, has collected a 4.54 ERA and 1.31 WHIP across parts of six major-league seasons. He held a 5.11 ERA over 111 innings between the Orioles and Twins in 2024.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

DFA'd by Minnesota The Twins designated Irvin for assignment Wednesday.

Impact Irvin allowed five earned runs over just 3.2 innings during his brief time with the Twins, and he's now been DFA'd by two teams within the last 10 days. The left-hander carries a 5.11 ERA and 1.45 WHIP through 111 innings on the year and would not be eligible for the postseason if a contender claims him.

SEPTEMBER 25 • ROTOWIRE

Alcala optioned for new acquistion Irvin in surprising move CLEVELAND -- Given the overall inconsistency in the Minnesota bullpen and with the Twins coming off another episode of heartbreak when the n...

SEPTEMBER 17 • MLB.COM

Twins add pitcher Cole Irvin to the mix Cole Irvin has pitched both as a starter and in relief this season.

SEPTEMBER 16 • TWINCITIES.COM

Twins claim pitcher Cole Irvin off waivers from Baltimore Cole Irvin has been a starter for part of his big-league career, but was designated for assignment by the Orioles.

SEPTEMBER 16 • STARTRIBUNE.COM

Claimed by Minnesota The Twins claimed Irvin off waivers from the Orioles on Monday, Dan Hayes of The Athletic reports.

Impact Irvin remained in the Baltimore organization after being designated for assignment back in late July, but he did not pass through waivers this time around. The left-hander offers the Twins the versatility to be used as a starter or reliever, although he has not started a game this month so the bullpen is probably where he's headed. Irvin will officially join the active 28-man roster Tuesday.

SEPTEMBER 16 • ROTOWIRE

Pushed off 40-man roster The Orioles designated Irvin for assignment Sunday.

Impact Baltimore has now DFA'd Irvin for the second time this season. The Orioles previously made the transaction in late July, with the lefty ultimately clearing waivers and sticking around in the organization. He received the call back to Baltimore on Aug. 20, and Irvin made four appearances (two starts) during his latest stint in the majors while logging a 4.97 ERA, 1.42 WHIP and 10:4 K:BB in 12.2 innings. Right-hander Jacob Webb (elbow) was reinstated from the 15-day injured list to take Irvin's spot in the bullpen and on the 28-man active roster.

SEPTEMBER 15 • ROTOWIRE

Grabs three-inning save Irvin allowed a run on two hits and struck out two without walking a batter over three innings to earn the save in Monday's 13-3 win over the White Sox.

Impact Irvin started last Tuesday, going 4.1 innings in a no-decision versus the Dodgers. Zach Eflin's return from a shoulder injury may have taken Irvin out of the rotation for now, but it's possible the 30-year-old southpaw gets a start this weekend against the Rays if Dean Kremer (forearm) isn't ready to go. Operating as a swingman in 2024, Irvin has a 4.74 ERA, 1.40 WHIP and 73:25 K:BB over 106.1 innings while adding a 6-5 record, one save and one hold over 24 appearances (16 starts).

SEPTEMBER 3 • ROTOWIRE

Rockies and Orioles meet to determine series winner

The Colorado Rockies and Baltimore Orioles play on Sunday with the winner claiming the three-game series

SEPTEMBER 1 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Limits damage Tuesday Irvin allowed two runs on five hits and two walks while striking out three over 4.1 innings Tuesday against the Dodgers. He did not factor into the decision.

Impact Irvin produced near identical numbers to his first start since being called back up from Triple-A Norfolk. He didn't give up much hard contact outside of a triple from Tommy Edman and held the Dodgers enough to allow the Orioles to get the win. Irvin was pulled at 60 pitches and has now failed to reach five innings in each of his last five starts. With Zach Eflin (shoulder) able to return Sunday, Irvin will either get sent to the bullpen or possibly fully removed from the 40-man roster. He owns a 4.79 ERA, 1.42 WHIP and 71:25 K:BB in 103.1 innings.

AUGUST 28 • ROTOWIRE

O'Hearn and Urías homer to lift Orioles over NL West-leading Dodgers 3-2 in interleague clash

Ramón Urías hit a go-ahead, two-run homer in the fifth inning, Ryan O’Hearn also went deep and the Baltimore Orioles beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 3-2 in their interleague series op...

AUGUST 28 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Dodgers host the Orioles to begin 3-game series

The Los Angeles Dodgers start a three-game series at home against the Baltimore Orioles on Tuesday

AUGUST 27 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Making another start Irvin is scheduled to start Tuesday's game against the Dodgers in Los Angeles.

Impact The Orioles called Irvin up from Triple-A Norfolk last Wednesday to make his first start with the big club since June 30. Injuries have hit the Baltimore rotation hard recently, which has resulted in Irvin getting his third trial in a starting role despite the fact that he has produced an 8.80 ERA in 30.2 innings over his last nine outings in the majors. He'll be at risk of moving to the bullpen -- if not being removed from the 40-man roster -- as soon as Zach Eflin (shoulder) and/or Grayson Rodriguez (lat) return from the injured list.

AUGUST 26 • ROTOWIRE

Goes 4.1 innings vs. Mets Irvin didn't factor into the decision in Tuesday's 4-3 loss to the Mets, allowing two runs on five hits and two walks over 4.1 innings. He struck out two.

Impact Making his first appearance in the majors since July 29, Irvin didn't necessarily pitch poorly, allowing just a home run to Francisco Lindor in the third inning before New York scraped across a second run in the fifth. Irvin was ultimately removed in the fifth inning after throwing 83 pitches. Overall, the left-hander is 6-5 on the season with a 4.82 ERA, 1.41 WHIP and 68:23 K:BB across 99 innings. While Irvin will likely head back to Triple-A, he could be needed again down the stretch as the Orioles deal with numerous injuries in their rotation.

AUGUST 21 • ROTOWIRE

Orioles add Cole Irvin to roster for start vs. Mets on Wednesday, option Dillon Tate With Zach Eflin on the injured list, the Orioles are turning to Cole Irvin to start their series finale Wednesday against the Mets.

AUGUST 21 • BALTIMORESUN.COM

Added to roster ahead of start The Orioles selected Irvin's contract from Triple-A Norfolk on Wednesday, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports.

Impact Irvin will draw a spot start Wednesday against the Mets, filling in for the injured Zach Eflin (shoulder). The lefty seems poised to be sent back down after the outing, although it's possible he could change minds if he pitches well. Irvin has posted a 4.06 ERA and 1.34 WHIP through 75.1 frames with the Orioles this season.

AUGUST 21 • ROTOWIRE

Mets and Orioles square off in series rubber match

The New York Mets and Baltimore Orioles play on Wednesday with the winner claiming the three-game series

AUGUST 21 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Starting Wednesday The Orioles will select Irvin's contract from Triple-A Norfolk to start Wednesday's game against the Mets, Rich Dubroff of BaltimoreBaseball.com reports.

Impact Since being sent outright to Norfolk on Aug. 2, Irvin has allowed three earned runs over 6.2 innings across two starts, and he'll now be brought back onto the big-league roster to make a spot start Wednesday. In 14 starts with the Orioles, the 30-year-old has posted a 4.06 ERA and 1.34 WHIP through 75.1 frames.

AUGUST 21 • ROTOWIRE

Outrighted to Norfolk Irvin cleared waivers Friday and was sent outright to Triple-A Norfolk, Jake Rill of MLB.com reports.

Impact Irvin will officially remain within the Orioles organization after being DFA'd by the club Tuesday. The 30-year-old southpaw allowed 17 runs in 19.1 innings after being moved to the MLB bullpen, though he may reclaim a starting role now that he's in Triple-A.

AUGUST 3 • ROTOWIRE

DFA'd by Baltimore The Orioles designated Irvin for assignment Tuesday, Andy Kostka of TheBaltimoreBanner.com reports.

Impact The left-hander was demoted to the bullpen in early July and has now been removed from the 26-man and 40-man rosters entirely. Irvin had a respectable 4.06 ERA in 14 starts but surrendered 17 earned runs over 19.1 innings of relief.

JULY 30 • ROTOWIRE

Orioles add another Philadelphia reliever, acquiring Gregory Soto from the Phillies

The Baltimore Orioles have added another Philadelphia reliever

JULY 30 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Relegated to bullpen Manager Brandon Hyde said Wednesday that Irvin will pitch out of the bullpen going forward, Andy Kostka of TheBaltimoreBanner.com reports.

Impact The decision to move Irvin to the bullpen comes after he allowed five runs in 3.2 innings during his most recent start Sunday against the Rangers, giving him a 10.22 ERA over 12.1 innings across his last three starts. Hyde noted there is still a possibility that the 30-year-old southpaw returns to the rotation at some point, but he would likely need to string together several solid performances out of the bullpen before that happens.

JULY 4 • ROTOWIRE

Rangers aim to stop 6-game losing streak, play the Orioles

The Texas Rangers aim to end their six-game losing streak with a win against the Baltimore Orioles

JUNE 30 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Hit hard in loss Irvin (6-4) took the loss against the Guardians on Tuesday, allowing eight runs (four earned) on 10 hits with no walks and one strikeout over four innings.

Impact Irvin allowed three runs in the first two innings and then five runs in a disastrous fifth frame that included a three-run home run by Jose Ramirez. An error in the fifth resulted in four of the runs being unearned, but the lefty allowed 10 hard-hit balls and only generated five swinging strikes in his second consecutive rough outing. Irvin has yielded 13 runs (nine earned) in those two outings and now owns a 3.74 ERA, 1.31 WHIP and 74:15 K:BB in 77 innings this season. The 30-year-old will try to get back on track in a home matchup against the Rangers this weekend.

JUNE 26 • ROTOWIRE

Orioles bring 4-game losing streak into matchup against the Guardians

The Baltimore Orioles look to break a four-game skid when they take on the Cleveland Guardians

JUNE 25 • ASSOCIATED PRESS