JARED KOENIG NEWS

Opening Saturday Koenig will serve as the Brewers' opening pitcher for Saturday's game against the Mets, Todd Rosiak of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports.

Impact Koenig worked as an opener frequently during the first half of the season, though Saturday will be the first time he's done so since returning from the injured list in July. The 30-year-old southpaw owns a 3.60 ERA and 1.30 WHIP across 10 innings since the start of September, and he'll likely only remain in the game for an inning or two before turning things over to Colin Rea, who is expected to pitch in bulk relief.

SEPTEMBER 28 • ROTOWIRE

Notches first save Koenig threw a perfect inning to earn a save against Cleveland on Sunday.

Impact Koenig needed just 12 pitches (seven strikes) to finish off the 2-0 win. It was his first career MLB save and he dropped his season ERA to 2.09. Koenig owns a 12:4 K:BB and a 3.86 ERA since returning from the injured list July 21. Both Devin Williams and Joel Payamps pitched in three of the four previous games and did not appear in Sunday's win.

AUGUST 19 • ROTOWIRE

Comes off IL The Brewers reinstated Koenig (elbow) from the 15-day injured list Sunday, Todd Rosiak of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports.

Impact Reliever Joel Kuhnel was designated for assignment to make room in the bullpen and on the 26-man roster for Koenig, who landed on the IL on June 29 with left elbow tendinitis. The 30-year-old southpaw had been a dependable relief arm for Milwaukee prior to being deactivated, turning in a 1.66 ERA, 1.00 WHIP and 36:11 K:BB over 38 innings.

JULY 21 • ROTOWIRE

Kicking off rehab assignment Friday Koenig (elbow) will make a rehab appearance with Triple-A Nashville on Friday, Adam McCalvy of MLB.com reports.

Impact Koenig was placed on the 15-day injured list June 29 with left forearm tendinitis, but he looks to be progressing quickly after tossing a bullpen session Thursday and a multi-inning simulated game Sunday. The Brewers will reassess Koenig's status after Friday's rehab appearance, but he may need just the one outing with Nashville before returning to the big-league bullpen.

JULY 15 • ROTOWIRE

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JUNE 5 • MLB.COM

Recalled from Triple-A The Brewers recalled Koenig from Triple-A Nashville on Sunday.

Impact Koenig is back with the Brewers after being optioned by the team April 17. He hasn't given up a run in each of his last three appearances with Nashville, striking out six batters while walking two over 3.2 innings in that span. The move corresponds with Milwaukee placing DL Hall (knee) on the 15-day injured list.

APRIL 21 • ROTOWIRE

Inks MiLB deal with San Diego Koenig signed a minor-league contract Tuesday with the Padres.

Impact Koenig was non-tendered by the Athletics back in November after posting an ugly 5.72 ERA, 1.40 WHIP and 22:15 K:BB over his first 39.1 major-league innings last season. The 29-year-old southpaw will function as organizational pitching depth for San Diego in 2023.

FEBRUARY 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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NOVEMBER 18, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Non-tendered by Oakland The A's declined to tender Koenig a contract for 2023.

Impact The lefty tried to get by with finesse last season -- he notched just 22 strikeouts in 39.1 innings in the majors -- but the results were ugly. Koenig spent a lot of time in independent ball and is almost 29 years old. His big-league future is hazy.

NOVEMBER 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Called up Friday Koenig was recalled from Triple-A Las Vegas on Friday.

Impact Koenig was sent down by the Athletics at the end of August, and he posted a 9.28 ERA and 1.87 WHIP in 10.2 innings over three appearances following his demotion. In spite of his lackluster performance, he'll rejoin the major-league club after Sam Moll (shoulder) was placed on the injured list Friday. Koenig has served as a starter in five of his six big-league appearances this year but will likely be a multi-inning option out of the Athletics' bullpen for now.

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Bound for Triple-A The Athletics optioned Koenig to Triple-A Las Vegas on Sunday.

Impact Koenig wasn't going to be available for Sunday's series finale in Houston after starting and taking the loss while covering seven innings Saturday, so Oakland opted to send him down to the minors. Adam Oller was called up from Triple-A in a corresponding move and will pick up the start Sunday. One of Oller or Koenig should have a good chance at sticking around as Oakland's No. 5 starter coming out of the All-Star break.

JULY 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Sunk by grand slam Koenig (1-3) took the loss during Saturday's 5-0 defeat at the hands of the Astros, allowing five runs on six hits and two walks with three strikeouts in seven innings.

Impact Koeneig pitched well Sunday aside from the second inning, when he surrendered three straight two-out baserunners before serving up a grand slam to Martin Maldonado. It took only 86 pitches for the 28-year-old rookie southpaw to get through a career-high seven frames, though the lefty has pitched fewer than five innings in three of his other four starts on the campaign. In limited action, Koenig has posted a 6.39 ERA and 1.58 WHIP with 13 strikeouts in 25.1 innings across five starts.

JULY 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Slated to start Saturday Koenig is listed as the probable starter for Saturday's game against the Astros, Matt Kawahara of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

Impact Koenig was recalled from Triple-A Las Vegas on Tuesday and will make his fifth career major-league start Saturday. The southpaw posted a 6.38 ERA and 1.75 WHIP in 18.1 innings over his first four starts with the Athletics this year.

JULY 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

With Athletics again The Athletics recalled Koenig from Triple-A Las Vegas on Tuesday.

Impact Koenig was demoted in late June after posting a 6.38 ERA and 1.75 WHIP through four starts. It's unclear whether he'll be starting games or pitching in long relief during this latest big-league stint.

JULY 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Athletics option Aptos' Jared Koenig to Las Vegas, recall Sam Selman In need of bullpen help, Athletics recall Sam Selman and option Jared Koenig to Las Vegas.

JUNE 26, 2022 • MERCURYNEWS.COM

Headed for Triple-A The Athletics optioned Koenig to Triple-A Las Vegas on Sunday, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports.

Impact Oakland hasn't appointed an immediate replacement in the rotation for Koenig, who turned in a 6.38 ERA, 1.75 WHIP and 10:11 K:BB across 18.1 innings in his four starts with the big club following his promotion from Las Vegas earlier this month. Reliever Sam Selman was called up from Triple-A in a corresponding move.

JUNE 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Allows three runs in win Koenig did not factor into the decision Saturday against the Royals, allowing three runs on five hits while striking out four and walking three across 4.2 innings.

Impact Koenig failed to reach five innings for the third time in four games, throwing 46 of 83 pitches for strikes in the outing. The lefty continued to struggle with walks, allowing three free passes to Royals batters. This comes after allowing four walks to the Royals in his previous appearance. Koenig now holds a 10:11 K:BB and will take a 6.38 ERA into his next appearance.

JUNE 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Picks up first win Koenig (1-2) earned the win against the Royals on Sunday, allowing zero runs on two hits while striking out none and walking four across 5.2 innings.

Impact Despite not striking out any batters and walking four, Koenig was able to pick up a win Sunday. He limited the Royals to two hits and threw 52 of 89 pitches for strikes across 5.2 frames. The lefty allowed 10 runs across eight innings in his first two appearances, but thanks to a clean sheet against the Royals, Koenig has lowered his ERA to 6.59.

JUNE 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Tagged for six runs in loss Koenig (0-2) was charged with the loss Tuesday in Boston after surrendering six runs on nine hits with three strikeouts and two walks across four innings.

Impact The 28-year-old generated only six swinging strikes on 96 pitches (60 strikes), and the big blow against him was Rafael Devers' three-run homer during the third inning. Koenig has now given up 10 runs on 14 hits over eight frames in his first two big-league starts, and it remains to be seen if he'll receive another turn through the starting rotation for Oakland.

JUNE 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Staying in rotation for now Koenig will make at least one more turn through the rotation, Matt Kawahara of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

Impact Koenig wasn't particularly effective during his major-league debut against Atlanta on Wednesday, as he allowed four runs on five hits and two walks while striking out three in four innings to take the loss. The southpaw tentatively lines up to make his next start on the road against Boston on Tuesday.

JUNE 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Takes loss in debut Koenig (0-1) allowed four earned runs on five hits and two walks while striking out three across four innings to take the loss Wednesday against Atlanta.

Impact Koenig had his contract selected prior to the game to make his major-league debut. He began the appearance with three scoreless innings, though things unraveled in the fifth frame when he allowed a walk, double and triple prior to being yanked. Though there has been no official word from the team, Koenig should have the opportunity to stick in the rotation after Zach Logue was demoted to Triple-A Las Vegas. Across 53 innings with Las Vegas this season, Koenig maintained an impressive 2.21 ERA, 1.02 WHIP and 61:15 K:BB.

JUNE 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Contract selected prior to start Koenig's contract was selected by the Athletics ahead of Wednesday's start in Atlanta.

Impact Koenig began the season at Triple-A Las Vegas and posted a 2.21 ERA and 1.02 WHIP in 53 innings over nine appearances (eight starts). He'll make his major-league debut Wednesday and should have a chance to remain in the Athletics' rotation after Zach Logue was optioned to Las Vegas on Sunday.

JUNE 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE