FREDDY TARNOK NEWS

Next rehab start set Tarnok (shoulder) has felt good since his most recent rehab start for Triple-A Las Vegas on Wednesday and will make his next appearance for the Aviators this coming Wednesday, the...

Impact The fact Tarnok upped his pitch count from 42 to 53 in that most recent outing and came away with no residual effects is yet another encouraging sign for the right-hander. If all goes similarly well for Tarnok in this next start, activation from his season-long stay on the injured list could be deemed appropriate.

JUNE 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Stellar in latest rehab start Tarnok (shoulder) fired four scoreless innings in Triple-A Las Vegas' loss to Oklahoma City on Wednesday, allowing three hits while recording two strikeouts.

Impact Tarnok has gotten more impressive with each rehab appearance, and Wednesday's outing saw him work up to 53 pitches. The promising right-hander would likely need at least one more start on the farm before being built up enough to be activated with an eye on joining the big-league rotation, but the fact he's already tossed 6.2 scoreless frames in the hitter-friendly Pacific Coast League supports the notion he'll have the ability to offer a boost to Oakland's starting pitching arsenal.

JUNE 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Impressive outing in Vegas Tarnok (shoulder) started Triple-A Las Vegas' win over Reno on Thursday and fired 2.2 scoreless, hitless innings during which he issued two walks and recorded two strikeouts.

Impact Tarnok's sizable jump in affiliates from the Athletics' AZL team to the Aviators essentially went off without a hitch. The right-hander threw 42 pitches overall, although only 21 got into the strike zone. While the spotty control is certainly one area with room for improvement, returns on Tarnok's first two rehab outings -- he's allowed just one hit and three walks over 4.2 frames while generating a 4:3 K:BB -- are encouraging overall. Tarnok figures to require at least a couple more turns on the farm before a decision is made on whether he'll join the big-league club for his 2023 debut.

JUNE 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Shifting rehab to Triple-A Tarnok (shoulder) will throw a bullpen session Monday before reporting to Triple-A Las Vegas on Thursday for his second rehab start, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports.

Impact Tarnok will jump from the Arizona Complex League to the Pacific Coast League for his upcoming rehab outing after he struck out two while holding the Cubs' rookie-level squad scoreless over two innings in his 2023 debut Friday. Because he's been on the mend from a right shoulder strain since early March, Tarnok will likely require multiple starts at Las Vegas to get fully stretched out for starting duty. Once he's activated from the 60-day injured list, the Athletics may choose to keep Tarnok at Las Vegas if a spot in the big-league rotation isn't available.

JUNE 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Impressive in first rehab outing Tarnok (shoulder) fired two scoreless innings for the Athletics' Arizona Complex League team against the AZL Cubs on Friday, allowing a hit and a walk while recording two strikeout...

Impact The caliber of competition aside, it was certainly a strong long-awaited start to Tarnok's rehab assignment. The right-hander, acquired via a three-team trade this offseason, had been sidelined since early March with his right shoulder strain. Tarnok figures to have plenty more rehab outings ahead of him at different affiliates for the next several weeks before being deemed ready to make his Athletics debut.

JUNE 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Bullpen session on tap Tarnok (shoulder) is slated to throw a bullpen session Tuesday, the Associated Press reports.

Impact The right-hander continues to inch closer to a potential rehab assignment, with Tuesday's scheduled session following a live batting practice Saturday. Tarnok also got through a simulated game last Tuesday, so he may be deemed ready to jump into game action if the bullpen session goes well.

JUNE 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Throws live batting practice Tarnok (shoulder) threw a live batting practice session Saturday, the team's official site reports.

Impact Tarnok is seemingly trending in the right direction, as he also threw a 20-pitch bullpen session May 26 and faced hitters in a simulated game Tuesday. The promising right-hander may be inching closer to a rehab assignment if he doesn't experience any residual effects from Saturday's activity.

JUNE 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Set for sim game Tuesday Tarnok (shoulder) is scheduled to throw a simulated game Tuesday, MLB.com reports.

Impact After tossing a 20-pitch bullpen session Friday without issue, Tarnok will advance to the next phase of his rehab by facing hitters for the first time since he was shut down in early March with a right shoulder strain. Tarnok will likely need to complete at least one more simulated game after Tuesday's before the Athletics begin to map out what's expected to be an extended minor-league rehab assignment for the 24-year-old right-hander, whom Oakland acquired in December in a three-team deal with Atlanta and Milwaukee.

MAY 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Throwing sim game Tarnok (shoulder) will throw around 20 pitches in a sim game Friday, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports.

Impact Tarnok has been sidelined since Opening Day after suffering a shoulder strain in the middle of spring training. He could begin a rehab assignment shortly after the sim game, meaning a return in mid-to-late June is realistic barring setbacks.

MAY 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Transferred to 60-day IL Tarnok (shoulder) was transferred Thursday from the 15-day injured list to the 60-day injured list.

Impact Tarnok remains without a recovery timetable after being diagnosed with a right shoulder strain this spring. The good news is that the injury is not expected to require surgery.

APRIL 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Won't require surgery Tarnok (shoulder) will not require surgery and will begin a throwing program soon, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports.

Impact Tarnok was placed on the injured list Thursday with a strain in his right shoulder. While still a troubling injury, he avoided the worst outcome and seems likely to be able to pitch again at some point during the 2023 season. An exact timeline remains unclear.

MARCH 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Goes to IL with shoulder strain The Athletics placed Tarnok on the 15-day injured list with a right shoulder strain.

Impact Tarnok was first injured in mid-March and it's unclear how much time he might miss. He'll likely be assigned to Triple-A Las Vegas once he's deemed healthy.

MARCH 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with arm issue Tarnok hasn't pitched in a Cactus League game since March 8 due to right arm discomfort, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports.

Impact Initial reports suggested it was a thumb issue Tarnok was dealing with, but apparently it's his pitching arm. He's undergoing tests and the Athletics should have a clearer idea of what's going on with the right-hander soon. Tarnok came over to the Athletics from Atlanta in the Sean Murphy trade. If healthy, he's likely to start 2023 at Triple-A Las Vegas.

MARCH 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Dealt to Oakland The Athletics acquired Tarnok alongside Kyle Muller, Manny Pina, Royber Salinas and Esteury Ruiz in a three-way deal Monday which sent Sean Murphy and Joel Payamps to Atlanta and W...

Impact Tarnok was one of the Braves' top prospects and will be one of Oakland's now. The right-handed pitcher posted a 3.68 ERA and 49:17 K:BB in 44 innings with Triple-A Gwinnett last season. He also made 15 appearances in Double-A and one game -- his big-league debut -- with Atlanta in August.

DECEMBER 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Moves back to minors Atlanta optioned Tarnok to Triple-A Gwinnett on Thursday.

Impact One of the organization's top pitching prospects, Tarnok was summoned from Triple-A earlier this week despite having made only five starts for Gwinnett following his mid-July promotion from Double-A Mississippi. Atlanta was likely just keeping Tarnok on hand as an insurance option in case neither Max Fried (concussion) or Kyle Wright (arm) was able to start this week, but Fried will take the hill for Thursday's series finale with the Mets, while Wright will go Friday against Houston. Tarnok at least received the chance to make his MLB debut out of the bullpen Wednesday, working two-thirds of an inning and striking out a batter in Atlanta's 9-7 loss.

AUGUST 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Pitcher Freddy Tarnok is latest Braves prospect to get the call, and he's excited The 23-year-old has impressed so much in five starts at Triple-A Gwinnett that the Braves believed he was ready to help them win.

AUGUST 17, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Needing a fresh arm, Braves call up prospect Freddy Tarnok In an effort to get a fresh arm to Atlanta, the Braves called up right-hander Freddy Tarnok, their No. 5 prospect on MLB Pipeline. His first...

AUGUST 16, 2022 • AJC.COM

Gets call-up to majors Atlanta recalled Tarnok from Triple-A Gwinnett on Tuesday.

Impact Tarnok becomes the third pitching prospect to join Atlanta within the past few days, after Kyle Muller and Bryce Elder were previously called up and then optioned back to Gwinnett following spot starts against the Marlins over the weekend. Atlanta hasn't immediately announced its plans for Tarnok, but if he isn't needed out of the bullpen Tuesday or Wednesday, he could be called upon to make a spot start Thursday against the Mets or Friday against the Astros if neither Max Fried (concussion) or Kyle Wright (arm) is ready to make his next turn through the rotation. Between stops at Gwinnett and Double-A Mississippi this season, the 23-year-old Tarnok has produced a 3.63 ERA, 1.19 WHIP and 101 strikeouts over 89.1 innings.

AUGUST 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Impresses in Triple-A debut Tarnok struck out four over six innings and allowed one run on two hits and a walk in his Triple-A Gwinnett debut Wednesday after he was promoted from Double-A Mississippi last Fri...

Impact Tarnok earned the bump up to Triple-A after he overcame a brief rough patch in late May and early June to deliver a 1.90 ERA, 1.10 WHIP and 37:9 K:BB across 23.2 innings in his final six outings with Mississippi. The 23-year-old right-hander is one of Atlanta's top high-level pitching prospects, but a 2022 MLB debut likely won't be in the forecast unless he pushes the door down at Gwinnett and if the big club's starting pitching depth is tested by injuries.

JULY 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Ties career high with 12 Ks Tarnok gave up two runs on four hits and a walk over five innings Thursday for Double-A Mississippi, tying his career high as a professional with 12 strikeouts.

Impact The right-hander got stronger as the start progressed, and Tarnok fanned eight of the final nine batters he faced while striking out the side in the fourth and fifth innings. The 23-year-old had a shaky start to the season, but over his last five appearances he's posted a 2.55 ERA, 1.30 WHIP and 31:7 K:BB through only 17.2 innings. Tarnok has yet to put everything together after being the 80th overall pick in the 2017 Draft, but his fastball sits in the mid-90s and his curveball has flashed plus, and he may still have some development left in his athletic 6-foot-3 frame.

JULY 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Pitching Wednesday at Double-A Tarnok will make his season debut for Double-A Mississippi on Wednesday against Biloxi.

Impact This is essentially just reassurance that Tarnok is healthy, despite the fact he has not pitched yet since being optioned to the minors. It was originally reported that Tarnok was sent to Triple-A, but he was reassigned to Double-A last week. He has a very high ceiling, particularly if he can improve his third-pitch changeup.

APRIL 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Beginning season at Triple-A Tarnok was optioned to Triple-A Gwinnett on Monday.

Impact Tarnok was added to the 40-man roster and was in major-league camp as one of Atlanta's top prospects, but he'll now shift over to the minor-league side. The 23-year-old right-hander finished last season at Double-A Mississippi and posted a 2.60 ERA, 1.11 WHIP and 61:15 K:BB over 45 innings (nine starts), and his big-league debut could be on tap in 2022 if he has a strong showing at the Triple-A level.

MARCH 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Contract selected Thursday Tarnok's contract was selected by Atlanta on Thursday.

Impact Tarnok progressed to Double-A Mississippi in 2021 and logged a 2.60 ERA and 1.11 WHIP in 45 innings across nine starts. His addition to the 40-man roster will protect him from the upcoming Rule 5 draft.

NOVEMBER 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE