GIOVANNY GALLEGOS NEWS

Nabs third save Gallegos picked up the save in Saturday's 4-3 win over the Red Sox. He allowed one hit over one scoreless inning. He didn't record a strikeout.

Impact Gallegos retired Raimel Tapia and Jarrad Duran to open up the ninth before Triston Casas hit a single as a pinch-hitter, but never advanced past first base. Gallegos remains firmly behind Ryan Helsley as the Cardinals' closer and likely saw the save opportunity because Helsley threw two perfect innings Friday. Through 14.2 innings, Gallegos owns a 2.45 ERA with 12 strikeouts and has converted three of his four save attempts.

MAY 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Converts second save Gallegos pitched a perfect inning to earn the save in Tuesday's 6-4 win over the Cubs.

Impact Gallegos retired Dansby Swanson, Ian Happ and Cody Bellinger in order to successfully protect a two-run lead. Ryan Helsley had pitched three of the last four days and battled a knee injury in that span, likely leading to the decision to give Gallegos a save opportunity. Gallegos had allowed at least one run in three of his previous four outings, but he was steady Tuesday. He now has a 2.63 ERA, 1.02 WHIP and 12:2 K:BB through 13.2 innings. He's 2-for-3 in save chances, and he's added two holds over 13 appearances.

MAY 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Takes second loss Gallegos (1-2) allowed an unearned run on three hits and struck out one without walking a batter in two innings, taking the extra-inning loss Saturday versus the Tigers.

Impact Gallegos was bailed out by a double play in the ninth inning, but he didn't have the same luck when Akil Baddoo hit an RBI double in the 10th. Ryan Helsley (knee) was unavailable Saturday, which likely factored in the decision to give Gallegos multiple innings in this appearances. Over his last four appearances, the right-hander has surrendered five runs (four earned) and taken two losses over 4.1 innings. He's at a 2.84 ERA, 1.11 WHIP and 12:2 K:BB through 12.2 innings this season. If Helsley's knee issue is more than just a couple of days, Gallegos would likely get a look for save opportunities despite his poor pitching recently.

MAY 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Makes mess of ninth inning Gallegos (1-1) allowed three runs on four hits in one inning Wednesday versus the Angels, taking the loss and a blown save.

Impact Regular closer Ryan Helsley was called on to get the last out of the seventh inning and also pitched the eighth. That left Gallegos with a one-run lead to protect in the ninth, and he couldn't get the job done. He allowed solo home runs to Jake Lamb and Mike Trout, and Anthony Rendon added an RBI single. After opening the season with eight scoreless outings, Gallegos has given up four runs over his last two appearances. He's now at a 3.60 ERA, 1.00 WHIP and 11:2 K:BB across 10 innings with a save and two holds.

MAY 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Notches easy save Gallegos struck out one batter in a perfect ninth inning to earn a save over the Pirates on Friday.

Impact Gallegos needed just 10 pitches to finish off the 3-0 victory. He's now sporting a 7:0 K:BB after converting his first save chance of the year. Ryan Helsley did not appear in Friday's game after pitching Tuesday and Wednesday.

APRIL 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Woodford, Cards' pen shut down Pirates in 3-0 win

Jake Woodford and three relievers scattered eight hits, Nolan Gorman drove in two runs, and the St. Louis Cardinals beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 3-0

APRIL 15, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Records four outs to earn win Gallegos (1-0) earned the win Tuesday versus the Rockies, striking out two over 1.1 perfect innings.

Impact Gallegos got the last out of the seventh inning and set down the side in the eighth before the Cardinals' ninth-inning rally for the lead. After dealing with a back issue to begin the season, Gallegos has been used sparingly with the Cardinals' starters struggling to put the team in a position to need high-leverage relievers. He's delivered with 2.1 scoreless innings so far, striking out four and walking none while allowing just one hit.

APRIL 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Gorman homers in 9th as Cardinals top Rockies 9-6

Nolan Gorman sparked St. Louis’ three-run ninth inning with a tiebreaking solo homer off Pierce Johnson, and the Cardinals topped the Colorado Rockies 9-6

APRIL 12, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Makes season debut Gallegos struck out two and allowed one hit in a scoreless inning during Tuesday's 4-1 loss to Atlanta.

Impact Gallegos' season debut was delayed by a mild back injury that kept him from pitching against the Blue Jays in the opening series. He looked solid in his debut, throwing 10 of his 14 pitches for strikes in the ninth inning. He dialed up four swinging strikes during his debut. Gallegos should be in the mix for high-leverage work, potentially even earning some matchup-based save chances if Ryan Helsley is deployed in key situations earlier than the ninth inning going forward.

APRIL 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Available Monday Cardinals manager Oliver Marmol said Gallegos (back) is available to pitch out of the bullpen Monday against Atlanta, Jim Hayes of Bally Sports Midwest reports.

Impact Gallegos was unavailable for the weekend series against the Blue Jays due to a back issue, but he's evidently recovered enough to be used Monday, if needed. The 31-year-old is slated to serve as Ryan Helsley's primary setup man and could see the occasional save chance.

APRIL 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

MRI comes back clean Gallegos (back) won't pitch Saturday versus the Blue Jays, but his MRI came back clean and manager Oliver Marmol is optimistic the reliever will be available for Sunday's series fi...

Impact Gallegos is still expected to avoid the injured list, which is the best sign this is a short-term issue. Once he's able to make his season debut, he'll likely serve in a high-leverage role.

APRIL 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with back issue Gallegos was unavailable for Thursday's game against Toronto due to a back injury, Lynn Worthy of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.

Impact Manager Oliver Marmol termed the injury as a "tweak," and it appears that Gallegos will be able to avoid a stint on the injured list. The Cardinals have a day off Friday, so it's possible he doesn't miss any additional time.

MARCH 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Arozarena hopes breakout WBC boosts baseball in Mexico

Randy Arozarena's strong performance wasn't enough for Mexico at the World Baseball Classic, where Japan rallied for a 6-5 win to reach the final against the United States

MARCH 21, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Ohtani, Japan rally in 9th, edge Mexico 6-5, reach WBC final

Shohei Ohtani sparked a ninth-inning rally with a leadoff double, and Munetaka Murakami hit a walk-off, two-run double to lift Japan over Mexico 6-5 and into the World Baseball Cla...

MARCH 21, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Picks up save vs. Puerto Rico Gallegos allowed two hits, but he was able to fire a scoreless inning Friday to pick up a save in the World Baseball Classic for Team Mexico against Puerto Rico.

Impact Gallegos threw 11 of 17 pitches for strikes, and he was able to fan Enrique Hernandez to get out of trouble. The right-hander is saving games for Team Mexico, but he is expected to operate in a setup role for the Cardinals in the regular season.

MARCH 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Six things to keep an eye on as Cardinals begin spring training games Giovanny Gallegos needs to gear up for the new pitch clock and, yes, he knows he works too slowly: "Because so many people tell me."

FEBRUARY 24, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Adjusting to pitch clock Gallegos is working on adjusting to MLB's new pitch timer, John Denton of MLB.com reports.

Impact Gallegos had one of the slowest paces in all of baseball in 2022, but the new rules for the 2023 season will force him to adjust. "It's hard for me. It's a new experience and a big challenge for me," Gallegos said. "I am trying to make some adjustments about the timing, but it's a big change." The 31-year-old reliever has often worked in a high-leverage role for the Cardinals, and he figures to fill a similar spot in the bullpen this year, as long as the pace-of-play changes don't have negative impact on his effectiveness. Ryan Helsley still figures to see the majority of the save chances.

FEBRUARY 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Cardinals reliever Giovanny Gallegos will race the clock this year as MLB debuts new rules JUPITER, Fla. — Right-hander Giovanny Gallegos has been a very effective relief pitcher in high-leverage positions for the Cardinals. He als...

FEBRUARY 23, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Gallegos adjusting to 'big change' of pitch timer JUPITER, Fla. -- When Cardinals reliever Giovanny Gallegos toed the rubber for his first live BP session of Spring Training on Wednesday, th...

FEBRUARY 22, 2023 • MLB.COM

Katie Woo: All pitchers and catchers have reported to camp... - The Athletic All pitchers and catchers have reported to camp (with the exception of Giovanny Gallegos & Genésis Cabrera). No red flags with physicals, an...

FEBRUARY 15, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Cardinals closer Helsley OK for wild-card round vs Phillies

Hard-throwing closer Ryan Helsley is available for the St. Louis Cardinals for the wild-card series against the Phillies

OCTOBER 7, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Takes loss Monday Gallegos (3-6) took the loss Monday versus the Pirates. He was charged with one run on three walks and no hits while striking out one in one-third of an inning.

Impact Gallegos got the last out of the eighth inning, but then walked the first three batters in the ninth in a tied game. JoJo Romero walked the next batter, and the run and the decision were left on Gallegos' line. That's not the way the 31-year-old right-hander would want to celebrate his signing of a two-year contract extension earlier Monday. The poor outing ended Gallegos' 7.1-inning scoreless streak. He now has a 3.05 ERA, 1.02 WHIP and 73:18 K:BB across 59 innings while adding 14 saves and 12 holds this year.

OCTOBER 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Pujols hits 703rd HR to pass Babe for 2nd in RBI; Cards lose

Albert Pujols hit his 703rd home run, breaking a tie with Babe Ruth for second place in career RBIs, but the St. Louis Cardinals lost to Pittsburgh 3-2 when the Pirates drew four c...

OCTOBER 4, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Gallegos agrees to $11M, 2-year contract with Cardinals

Reliever Giovanny Gallegos and St. Louis have agreed to an $11 million, two-year contract

OCTOBER 3, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Inks two-year extension Gallegos signed a two-year contract extension with the Cardinals on Monday.

Impact Gallegos has performed well as a high-leverage reliever for the Cardinals over the last two seasons, converting 28 of 42 save chances with 36 holds while posting a 2.98 ERA and 0.92 WHIP in 139 innings over 129 relief appearances. The right-hander will remain in St. Louis for at least two more seasons and should factor into the team's late-inning mix once again in 2023. His extension includes a club option for the 2025 season.

OCTOBER 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE