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Fails to make cut The Twins reassigned McCaughan to Triple-A St. Paul on Tuesday, Betsy Helfand of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.

Impact McCaughan made 12 appearances (five starts) in the big leagues between stops with the Guardians and Marlins in 2024, logging a 6.21 ERA and 1.62 WHIP in 42 innings. He joined the Twins on a minor-league deal in December and never made much of a run at Opening Day roster spot while the Minnesota pitching staff has enjoyed relatively sound health this spring. McCaughan is expected to report to Triple-A St. Paul, where he could be deployed in the rotation or in long relief.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

MiLB contract with Minnesota The Twins signed McCaughan to a minor-league contract Dec. 4.

Impact McCaughan, 28, held a 6.21 ERA over 42 innings between the Marlins and Guardians in 2024. The right-hander has experience as a starter and a reliever and it's unclear which role the Twins have planned for him, but he'll likely begin the 2025 season at Triple-A St. Paul.

DECEMBER 12, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Removed from 40-man roster The Marlins outrighted McCaughan to Triple-A Jacksonville on Friday.

Impact McCaughan has been outrighted before, so he can exercise his right to free agency if he wants. The right-hander posted an unsightly 6.21 ERA over 42 frames between the Marlins and Guardians in 2024.

NOVEMBER 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Fans five in no-decision McCaughan came away with a no-decision in Sunday's loss to Atlanta, allowing one run on four hits and a walk over four innings. He struck out five.

Impact The right-hander was lifted after 67 pitches (43 strikes), the fourth time in five September outings that McCaughan has failed to last five innings. He's stumbled to a 5.91 ERA, 1.50 WHIP and 16:5 K:BB through 21.1 innings on the month, but the Marlins don't have any better healthy options to fill their rotation to close out the season. McCaughan lines up to make his final start on the road this weekend in Toronto.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Early exit vs. Dodgers McCaughan didn't factor into the decision Tuesday, allowing five runs on six hits and a walk over 3.2 innings. He struck out four.

Impact McCaughan got through the first two innings unscathed before he was tagged for four runs in the third on a Shohei Ohtani homer and a Max Muncy double. He'd allow a fifth run on a Miguel Rojas solo shot in the fourth. McCaughan has yet to make it past the fifth inning in his four starts with the Marlins. His ERA is up to 7.33 with a 1.67 WHIP and 18:7 K:BB across 27 innings. McCaughan will look for a better result in his next outing, currently scheduled for this weekend at home versus Atlanta.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Allows three runs in no decision McCaughan came away with the no-decision in Thursday 6-3 win over the Nationals. He allowed three runs on six hits, two walks and one strikeout.

Impact McCaughan got off to a rough start Thursday, giving up three runs in the first inning before settling down and getting through the next four frames unscathed. McCaughan was making his third straight start and, for the first time, completed five innings. The 28-year-old has yet to strikeout more than four hitters in any of his eight appearances this season and carries a 7.06 ERA through 29.1 innings.

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Can't hang on for first win McCaughan came away with a no-decision in Saturday's 9-5 win over the Phillies, giving up three runs (two earned) on six hits over 4.2 innings. He struck out four without walking a...

Impact The 28-year-old righty was mostly effective, but he left the mound after 73 pitches (52 strikes) one out short of qualifying for his first MLB win. McCaughan appears likely to plug a hole in Miami's injury-plagued rotation for the rest of September, but if he continues to be capped at around 75 pitches, wins will be hard to come by even if his performance continues to improve. Over 13.2 big-league innings since the beginning of August, he's posted a 3.95 ERA, 1.32 WHIP and 11:1 K:BB. McCaughan is scheduled to make his next start on the road next week against the Nationals.

SEPTEMBER 8, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Drawing another start McCaughan is scheduled to start Saturday's game against the Phillies in Miami.

Impact The 28-year-old righty will make his second straight turn through the rotation after he took a no-decision while giving up four runs (three earned) on five hits and one walk in four innings in a start versus the Giants last Sunday following his promotion from Triple-A Jacksonville. Over six total appearances in the big leagues this season between the Marlins and Guardians, McCaughan owns an 8.24 ERA, 1.98 WHIP and 10:10 K:BB across 19.2 innings.

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Drawing another start McCaughan is scheduled to start Saturday's game against the Phillies in Miami.

Impact The 28-year-old righty will make his second straight turn through the rotation after he took a no-decision while giving up four runs (three earned) over four innings versus the Giants last Sunday. Over six total appearances in the big leagues this season between the Marlins and Guardians, McCaughan owns an 8.24 ERA, 1.98 WHIP and 10:10 K:BB across 19.2 innings.

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Yields four runs McCaughan allowed four runs (three earned) on five hits and a walk over four-plus innings in a no-decision Sunday. He struck out two during the win over the Giants.

Impact McCaughan gave up two runs through four frames, including a leadoff shot by Mike Yastrzemski. McCaughan was pulled after putting the first two batters on base to begin the fifth inning and was charged with both runs. It was his first MLB appearance since Aug. 8 and third since the start of August. In those three outings, he's posted a 4.00 ERA with a 7:1 K:BB over nine frames. It's unclear if he'll get another turn in the rotation but McCaughan is tentatively lined up for a home start against the Phillies this weekend.

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Called up, will start Sunday The Marlins recalled McCaughan from Triple-A Jacksonville on Sunday. He'll start in the Marlins' series finale in San Francisco against the Giants.

Impact McCaughan will take over the rotation spot that previously belonged to Roddery Munoz, who was optioned to Jacksonville on Wednesday. The 28-year-old right-hander has previously made five appearances at the big-league level this season between Cleveland and Miami, logging an 8.62 ERA and 2.11 WHIP over 15.2 innings. He performed much better over his 11 starts with Jacksonville (4.53 ERA, 1.26 WHIP and 59:18 K:BB in 53.2 innings), but McCaughan doesn't make for a reliable streaming option in the majority of the leagues.

SEPTEMBER 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Moved to Triple-A The Marlins optioned McCaughan to Triple-A Jacksonville on Friday.

Impact McCaughan joined the Marlins on Tuesday and allowed one run across five innings spanning two appearances. Yet, he'll return to Jacksonville as part of a flurry of transactions made by Miami on Friday. McCaughan has generated a 5.75 ERA across 36.0 innings for Jacksonville this season.

AUGUST 9, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Joins Miami bullpen The Marlins recalled McCaughan from Triple-A Jacksonville on Tuesday.

Impact McCaughan has made three appearances in the majors this season between the Marlins and Guardians, allowing 14 runs over 10.2 innings. All 14 of his outings in the minors this season have been starts, but he'll fill a long relief role in Miami.

AUGUST 6, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Returning to Miami The Marlins claimed McCaughan off waivers Sunday and optioned him to Triple-A Jacksonville.

Impact The 28-year-old signed with the Marlins in March but was traded to the Guardians in May, only to end up back in Miami after being designated for assignment by Cleveland. McCaughan has given up 14 earned runs in his three big-league outings between the two clubs this year, and he has a 5.50 ERA over 54 innings at the Triple-A level this year.

JULY 7, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Optioned to Colombus The Guardians optioned McCaughan to Triple-A Columbus on Saturday.

Impact After being recalled by the big club Thursday, McCaughan pitched four innings against the Royals on Friday, allowing four runs on five hits and four walks while striking out one. The move makes room on the 26-man roster for right-hander Eli Morgan (elbow), who was activated from the 15-day injured list in a corresponding move.

JUNE 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Summoned from Triple-A The Guardians recalled McCaughan from Triple-A Columbus on Wednesday, Tom Withers of the Associated Press reports.

Impact McCaughan will be joining the big club for the first time since being acquired from the Marlins on May 9. The 28-year-old right-hander had been starting at Columbus, logging a 5.06 ERA, 1.28 WHIP and 33:12 K:BB in 32 innings. He'll work out of the bullpen in his first stint with Cleveland, joining the relief ranks as a replacement for right-hander Nick Sandlin (back), who was placed on the 15-day injured list.

JUNE 19, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Guardians acquire RHP Darren McCaughan from Marlins The Cleveland Guardians picked up right-hander Darren McCaughan from the Miami Marlins on Thursday in exchange for cash considerations and o...

MAY 9, 2024 • KANSASCITY.COM

DFA'd by Miami McCaughan was designated for assignment by the Marlins on Sunday.

Impact McCaughan surrendered eight runs over 4.2 innings during Saturday's 20-4 loss to the Athletics and has now been moved off the Marlins' 40-man roster. He could return to Triple-A Jacksonville if he passes through waivers unclaimed.

MAY 5, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Marlins acquire right-hander Darren McCaughan from Mariners for cash

The Miami Marlins have acquired right-hander Darren McCaughan from Seattle for cash after the Mariners placed him on waivers Wednesday

FEBRUARY 10, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Optioned to Triple-A McCaughan was optioned to Triple-A Tacoma after Monday's game.

Impact In his most recent stint, McCaughan made one appearance that came on Monday. He pitched one inning, allowing one run on one hit while striking out the side. The reliever heads back to Triple-A with the Mariners reinstating Bryan Woo and signing Luke Weaver.

AUGUST 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Summoned by Seattle McCaughan was recalled from Triple-A Tacoma on Monday.

Impact McCaughan had a trio of stints with the Mariners earlier in the year, and he will get another one before August comes to a close. He was not up for long in any of the three previous instances, and that could be the case again this time around with fellow pitcher Byran Woo (forearm) on the verge of a return.

AUGUST 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Could be added to roster McCaughan is headed to Chicago to join the Mariners and could be recalled prior to the team's series opener Monday versus the White Sox, Ryan Divish of The Seattle Times reports.

Impact Devin Sweet is also travelling with McCaughan from Tacoma to Chicago and one of them is expected to take the roster spot vacated by Emerson Hancock (shoulder). Seattle might opt to add both pitchers to the bullpen after they needed seven innings of relief Sunday in Houston following Hancock's injury.

AUGUST 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Heading back to Tacoma The Mariners optioned McCaughan to Triple-A Tacoma on Wednesday.

Impact Seattle called McCaughan up from Tacoma on Monday, but he wasn't needed out of the bullpen for either of the first two games of the Mariners' series in San Francisco. Though McCaughan appeared to be a candidate to fill in for the injured Bryce Miller (finger) in Wednesday's series finale, the Mariners instead opted to call up Tommy Milone from Tacoma to make a spot start.

JULY 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Recalled from minors McCaughan was recalled from Triple-A Tacoma on Monday, Ryan Divish of The Seattle Times reports.

Impact McCaughan is taking Bryce Miller's (finger) spot on the roster and could take his turn in the rotation Wednesday versus the Giants. The right-hander holds a 6.75 ERA in two appearances with Seattle this season and a 6.56 ERA in 14 outings with Tacoma.

JULY 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Traveling with Mariners McCaughan will be traveling with the Mariners to San Francisco for the three-game series against the Giants that begins Monday and presumably serve as a spot starter Wednesday if B...

Impact Divish notes McCaughan, who has a 3-4 record, 6.56 ERA and 1.49 WHIP across 14 appearances (13 starts) at Triple-A Tacoma, was in the Mariners clubhouse postgame Sunday ahead of the road trip, although no official announcement of him being on the taxi squad has yet been made. The right-hander has made two appearances at the big-league level this season, pitching to a 6.75 ERA and 2.25 WHIP with a 7:3 K:BB across four innings. Miller's status may come down to how he's feeling Tuesday, with manager Scott Servais previously confirming the right-hander was receiving constant treatment for the painful blister that forced him out of Friday's start against the White Sox early.

JULY 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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Marlins acquire right-hander Darren McCaughan from Mariners for cash