CONNER MENEZ NEWS

Heading to Japan Menez announced Friday via his personal Instagram feed that he's signing with the Nippon-Ham Fighters of Nippon Professional Baseball.

Impact Menez began the season at Triple-A Iowa and posted a 2.14 ERA, 25:8 K:BB and 1.14 WHIP in 21 innings over 11 appearances (one start) with the minor-league club. He made a relief appearance for the Cubs in mid-May but will choose to head overseas after being outrighted to Triple-A earlier in June.

JUNE 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Outrighted to Triple-A Menez cleared waivers and was outrighted to Triple-A Iowa on Monday, Tim Stebbins of NBC Sports Chicago reports.

Impact Menez was designated for assignment by the Cubs on Saturday, but he'll remain with the Triple-A club after clearing waivers. Over eight appearances (one start) in Iowa this season, he's posted a 2.08 ERA and 1.17 WHIP in 17.1 innings.

JUNE 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Cards score 4 in 10th to beat Cubs 7-4, split doubleheader

Cardinals rookie Brendan Donovan hit a two-run double in the 10th inning and St. Louis overcame a baserunning mistake to beat the Chicago Cubs 7-4 and split a doubleheader

JUNE 4, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Loses spot on 40-man roster Menez was designated for assignment by the Cubs on Saturday, Tim Stebbins of NBC Sports Chicago reports.

Impact Menez was sent down May 17, and he'll lose his spot on the 40-man roster as part of a move after Caleb Kilian's contract was selected from Triple-A Iowa on Saturday. Menez has made eight appearances (one start) in the minors and has posted a 2.08 ERA and 1.17 WHIP in 17.1 innings. If he goes unclaimed on waivers, he'll likely remain in the organization.

JUNE 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Sahadev Sharma: Caleb Kilian called up from Iowa, Mark Leiter... - The Athletic Caleb Kilian called up from Iowa, Mark Leiter, Jr. optioned, Conner Menez DFA'd to make room on the 40-man. Anderson Espinoza added as the 2...

JUNE 4, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Shifts to minors The Cubs optioned Menez to Triple-A Iowa on Tuesday.

Impact Even though Menez hadn't been used out of the bullpen since Friday, the Cubs will still swap him off the 26-man active roster in favor of another lefty bullpen arm in Brandon Hughes, whose contract was selected from Iowa. Though his only appearance with Chicago was of the one-inning variety, Menez should move into a multi-inning role as he rejoins the Iowa bullpen.

MAY 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Selected by Cubs Menez was selected by the Cubs in the first round of the 2021 Rule 5 draft Wednesday, JJ Cooper of Baseball America reports.

Impact Menez made eight appearances (one start) in the majors for the Giants last year and recorded a 3.86 ERA and 1.36 WHIP in 14 innings. However, he wasn't added to San Francisco's 40-man roster during the offseason and will likely compete for a spot in the Cubs' major-league bullpen this spring.

DECEMBER 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Outrighted to Triple-A Menez cleared waivers Saturday and was outrighted to Triple-A Sacramento, Amy Gutierrez of the Giants' official site reports.

Impact Menez, who posted a 3.86 ERA and 15:3 K:BB in 14 innings with the Giants earlier this season, went unclaimed on waivers. He'll remain with Sacramento, where he's been since being optioned June 20.

AUGUST 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Gausman, Dickerson lead Giants past Diamondbacks 7-1

Kevin Gausman threw six stellar innings, Alex Dickerson added a three-run homer and the San Francisco Giants beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 7-1 on Wednesday night

AUGUST 5, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

DFA'd Wednesday The Giants designated Menez for assignment Wednesday, Andrew Baggarly of The Athletic reports.

Impact The lefty loses his 40-man roster spot to make room for Tommy La Stella. Menez has been with Triple-A Sacramento since June 20.

AUGUST 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Demoted after rough outing The Giants optioned Menez to Triple-A Sacramento on Sunday.

Impact Menez will head back to the minors after he was tagged for five runs on six hits and two walks over two innings of relief in Saturday's 13-6 loss. He'll cede his spot in the Giants bullpen to John Brebbia (elbow), who was reinstated from the 60-day injured list Sunday.

JUNE 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Hit hard Saturday Menez gave up five runs on six hits and two walks with one strikeout in two relief innings in Saturday's 13-6 loss to Philadelphia.

Impact Menez opened his season with six scoreless outings spanning 11 innings. In his last two appearances, he's given up 10 runs (six earned) on 11 hits and two walks across three innings. The 26-year-old has a 3.86 ERA, 1.36 WHIP and 15:3 K:BB in 14 innings overall. He's likely to remain in a low-leverage role, although he's picked up a win and two holds this season.

JUNE 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Opens bullpen game Menez started Saturday's 2-1 win over Washington in the second game of a doubleheader, pitching two innings and allowing one hit and one walk with one strikeout. He didn't factor i...

Impact Making his first career start, Menez pitched well in his customary two-inning role as all five of his appearances have lasted two frames. The move to opener may have been necessitated by the doubleheader but could demonstrate manager Gabe Kapler's growing trust in the 26-year-old lefty.

JUNE 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Starting nightcap Menez will be the first pitcher on the mound for the Giants in the nightcap of Saturday's doubleheader against the Nationals, Mark W. Sanchez of KNBR 680 San Francisco reports.

Impact Menez has been a starter throughout his minor-league career, but he's exclusively pitched out of the bullpen at the big-league level over the last two seasons. He's gone exactly two innings in each of his four appearances this season, so it's probably unlikely he pitches more than three in this one, especially as he'll be on just two days' rest after pitching Wednesday against the Rangers.

JUNE 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

How the ‘opener’ strategy can help, hurt the SF Giants moving forward The SF Giants may need Sammy Long and Conner Menez to throw more innings in future bullpen games.

JUNE 10, 2021 • MERCURYNEWS.COM

Impresses in hold Menez allowed one hit and struck out three in two shutout innings, earning a hold in Wednesday's 4-3 extra-innings loss to the Rangers.

Impact Menez has now pitched two scoreless frames in each of his three appearances since being called up May 31. Further, he's fanned seven batters and walked none. Continued success may earn the left-hander more high-leverage opportunities going forward.

JUNE 10, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Logs win in relief Menez (1-0) earned the win Friday against the Cubs after pitching two scoreless innings in relief, giving up one hit and striking out two.

Impact Menez silenced the Cubs when he was on the mound and looked dominant, as he tossed 25 of his 36 pitches for strikes en route to earning his first win of the season. The left-hander has logged just four innings this year across two appearances but is yet to allow a run.

JUNE 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Gausman scheduled to start as San Francisco hosts Chicago

The Cubs will start Kohl Stewart on Saturday while the Giants are expected to counter with Kevin Gausman

JUNE 5, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Giants hit 4 home runs, thump Arrieta, Cubs 8-5

Steven Duggar and Alex Dickerson homered off Jake Arrieta as part of a six-run second inning, and the San Francisco Giants thumped the Chicago Cubs 8-5

JUNE 5, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Logs two scoreless innings Menez pitched two perfect innings and struck out two in Tuesday's 8-1 loss to the Angels.

Impact Menez hadn't pitched very efficiently in four appearances with Triple-A Sacramento, but his season debut for San Francisco went smoothly. The 26-year-old may not stay on the major-league roster for long, but he'll serve as a multi-inning option out of the bullpen.

JUNE 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Giants hit 3 more homers to back Cueto, beat Angels 6-1

Evan Longoria hit a two-run homer before leaving with a sore right side muscle and LaMonte Wade Jr. also connected, backing Johnny Cueto as the San Francisco Giants beat the Los An...

MAY 31, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Called up by Giants Menez was recalled by the Giants on Monday, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.

Impact Menez joined the major-league roster for a doubleheader in early May but failed to make an appearance. He'll now rejoin the Giants after Scott Kazmir (personal) was placed on the restricted list Monday. Menez has made four appearances (three starts) for Triple-A Sacramento this year and has posted a 6.48 ERA and 1.85 WHIP in 8.1 innings.

MAY 31, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Optioned to Triple-A Menez was optioned to Triple-A Sacramento on Thursday.

Impact Menez was recalled to the big-league club for a doubleheader Tuesday against the Rockies. He didn't appear in a game, but will likely remain depth for the team's pitching staff throughout the season.

MAY 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Joins San Francisco for twin bill The Giants recalled Menez from Triple-A Sacramento ahead of Tuesday's doubleheader with the Rockies.

Impact The lefty will be available for both ends of the twin bill as a long-relief option. He could be called upon to eat innings if either of the Giants' projected starters for Tuesday -- Aaron Sanchez and Alex Wood -- are knocked out of the game early.

MAY 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Mad Bum gets opener for D-backs; Kluber is Yanks' No. 2

The Arizona Diamondbacks are ready to open the season in familiar fashion: with Mad Bum on the mound

MARCH 29, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS