Braves' Matzek has Tommy John surgery, out 12-18 months
Braves reliever Tyler Matzek had Tommy John surgery on Wednesday and will be sidelined for 12 to 18 monthsOCTOBER 12, 2022 • Associated Press
Elects free agency Holland cleared waivers and declined an outright assignment to become a free agent Thursday.
Impact Holland was designated for assignment Tuesday by the Rangers and will now be searching for a new team. After signing a minor-league deal with Texas in the offseason, he managed to make the Opening Day roster and was in the conversation to pick up save chances. However, Holland struggled in the opening weeks of the campaign, surrendering four earned runs across 4.2 innings.
APRIL 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
3-time All-Star reliever Holland cut by Rangers; Gray off IL
Three-time All-Star reliever Greg Holland has been designated for assignment by the Texas RangersAPRIL 19, 2022 • Associated Press
Designated for assignment Holland was designated for assignment by the Rangers on Tuesday.
Impact After Holland converted his minor-league deal into an Opening Day roster spot, there was some speculation that his 220 career saves would earn him Texas' wide-open closer role. Nobody on the Rangers has a save through nine games, and it won't be Holland who gets the first one, as he's been cast aside after allowing five runs (four earned) in 4.2 innings to start the season. His 5:1 K:BB is perfectly respectable, but he also allowed three homers. The 36-year-old's long track record could help him earn a roster spot elsewhere, but his days as a high-leverage arm may be over. Jon Gray (finger) returned from the injured list to take his place on the roster.
APRIL 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Used early in loss Holland allowed one walk and struck out one over a scoreless fifth inning in Tuesday's 4-1 loss to the Rockies.
Impact Holland authored his first scoreless outing among three appearances. Being deployed in the fifth inning was notable, since manager Chris Woodward talked about using Holland to close out games. His previous two outings have come in the eighth and 10th inning. The veteran reliever has given up two runs, three hits and a walk while fanning four over three innings. At this point, it's hard to get a read on the roles in the Rangers' bullpen.
APRIL 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Suffers loss in extras Holland (0-1) was saddled with the loss, allowing two runs (one earned) on two hits while striking out one over one relief inning in Monday's 6-4 extra-inning defeat to the Rockies...
Impact This was Holland's second appearance, and he's given up runs in each. He was called on to open the 10th inning and let the ghost runner score on a single, then gave up a solo home run to Connor Joe. Holland is in the mix for saves, but the Rangers have not yet had a situation that called for a closer. When the first one arises, there may not be much to learn. Texas manager Chris Woodward will likely play matchups, so how he deploys late-game staff may need to be gleaned over multiple save situations.
APRIL 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Rox win game-ending review in 10th, spoil Texas' home opener
Jose Iglesias’ fourth hit was a tiebreaking RBI single in the 10th inning and the Colorado Rockies won a game-ending replay challenge to beat Texas 6-4, spoiling the Rangers’ home...APRIL 12, 2022 • Associated Press
Rangers put Richards, recovering LeClerc on injured list
The Texas Rangers have placed newly acquired right-hander Garrett Richards on the 10-day injured list because of a blister on his right middle fingerAPRIL 8, 2022 • Associated Press
Officially added to 40-man roster Holland's contract was selected by the Rangers on Thursday.
Impact Holland served as a non-roster invitee this spring but was recently informed that he would be part of the team's Opening Day bullpen. The right-hander tossed five scoreless innings this spring and will have a chance to carve out closing duties to begin the 2022 campaign since the Rangers have a lack of compelling options for ninth-inning work.
APRIL 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Secures roster spot Holland will be on the Rangers' Opening Day roster, Evan Grant of The Dallas Morning News reports.
Impact Holland joined the team as a non-roster invitee, and his roster status remained unclear in recent days. It appears he's made the squad after tossing five scoreless innings this spring, and he has a legitimate chance to serve as the team's closer. He's recorded ERAs north of 4.50 in three of the last four seasons, so he wouldn't close for many other teams, but the Rangers lack compelling alternatives and could turn to the veteran with 220 career saves due to his familiarity with the role.
APRIL 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Roster status murky Holland and Spencer Patton were not one of the 10 relievers identified as making the Opening Day roster, per independent baseball journalist Jeff Wilson.
Impact Wilson's reporting includes 10 names, while Kennedi Landry of MLB.com identifies only nine that will break camp -- her list does not include Brett Martin. In addition to variance in count of relievers, manager Chris Woodward alluded to the possibility of another spot opening up due to an injured list stint but did not specify beyond that. Holland and Patton, both of whom were mentioned by Woodward last week as candidates for saves, could be added to the roster before Opening Day.
APRIL 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Remains unscored upon Holland struck out two over a scoreless inning in Friday's spring training game against the Giants.
Impact This was Holland's fourth scoreless outing in the Cactus League and first appearance since Texas manager Chris Woodward lumped him in with others that could close games in 2022. First, the non-roster invitee needs break camp with the Rangers, and right-handed reliever has pitched well enough. He's allowed four hits and one walk while striking out four over four innings. Woodward also mentioned Spencer Patton and Matt Bush as closer candidates, although Joe Barlow, who saved 11 of 12 chances in 2021, still lurks.
APRIL 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Could get saves Holland is a dark-horse candidate for saves, Kennedi Landry of MLB.com reports.
Impact Manager Chris Woodward is apparently hesitant to enter the year with Joe Barlow back in the closer's role, according to Landry's report. This leaves Spencer Patton, Holland and Matt Bush as potential replacement options for the ninth.
MARCH 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Signs MiLB deal with Texas Holland signed a minor-league contract with Texas on Wednesday that includes an invite to big-league camp.
Impact Holland posted a 1.91 ERA during the shortened campaign in 2020 but struggled in 2021 with a 4.85 ERA, 1.35 WHIP and 53:26 K:BB across 55.2 innings. The veteran right-hander need to illustrate in spring training that he's worthy of a spot on Texas' Opening Day roster.
MARCH 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Rangers sign relievers 3-time All-Star Holland and Winkler
Three-time All-Star reliever Greg Holland and right-hander Dan Winkler have signed minor league contracts with the Texas RangersMARCH 17, 2022 • Associated Press
Hits open market Holland elected free agency Wednesday.
Impact In addition to Holland, fellow right-handed relievers Ervin Santana, Wade Davis (shoulder) and Jesse Hahn (shoulder) opted to test their luck on the open market, leaving the Royals with 35 players on their 40-man roster. Holland served as a part-time closer for Kansas City in 2021, logging eight saves in 12 chances while accruing a 4.85 ERA and 1.35 WHIP across 55.2 innings.
NOVEMBER 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Royals look to progress made by youngsters for optimism
The Kansas City Royals can look back upon their first full post-pandemic season in one of two very different waysOCTOBER 4, 2021 • Associated Press
Earns third win Holland (3-5) pitched two perfect innings and earned the win Wednesday over Cleveland. He struck out one.
Impact The right-hander covered the sixth and seventh innings, and he benefited from Kansas City taking the lead in the bottom of the seventh. Holland has not allowed a run in 7.2 innings since returning from a shoulder injury. He has a 4.97 ERA, 1.34 WHIP and 53:26 K:BB across 54.1 innings. The veteran reliever has retained a high-leverage role, although Scott Barlow has seen most of the save chances lately.
SEPTEMBER 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Perez hits 48th homer, leaves hurt; Royals beat Indians 10-5
Salvador Perez tied a Royals record with his 48th homer of the season before leaving with a sprained right ankle, and Kansas City went on to beat the Cleveland Indians 10-5SEPTEMBER 30, 2021 • Associated Press
Works clean inning Holland struck out one in a perfect inning during Saturday's 5-1 loss to Detroit.
Impact The right-hander needed just 10 pitches (seven strikes) to sit down Detroit in order in the seventh inning. Holland has allowed just two hits and a walk with five strikeouts in 5.2 innings since he returned from a shoulder injury, although he's logged just one save in those five appearances. The 35-year-old appears to have been passed up by Scott Barlow and Josh Staumont in Kansas City's bullpen hierarchy. Holland owns a 5.16 ERA, 1.39 WHIP, 52:26 K:BB, eight saves and eight holds through 52.1 innings overall.
SEPTEMBER 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Royals relief pitcher Greg Holland is no stranger to coming back from injury Greg Holland recorded his eighth save of the season in his first appearance since returning from the IL.
SEPTEMBER 12, 2021 • KANSASCITY.COM
