JERAD EICKHOFF NEWS

Signs MiLB pact Eickhoff signed a minor-league contract with the Guardians on Friday.

Impact Eickhoff joins Riley Smith as right-handed hurlers who signed minor-league pacts with the Guardians on Friday who were assigned to Triple-A Columbus. In 114.1 innings with Triple-A Indianapolis while a member of the PIttsburgh organization in 2022, Eickhoff registered a 4.93 ERA. It's likely Eickhoff will just be organizational fodder for the remainder of the 2023 campaign.

JUNE 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Moving on from Bucs Eickhoff elected free agency Oct. 6.

Impact Eickhoff spent the entire 2022 campaign in the Pittsburgh organization, but he was up with the big club for just one spot start, when he was lit up for 10 earned runs on 10 hits and one walk in 4.1 innings in a June 22 loss to the Cubs. The 32-year-old performed better over a larger sample of 114.1 innings with Triple-A Indianapolis, pitching to a 4.96 ERA and 1.16 WHIP.

OCTOBER 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Clears waivers The Pirates outrighted Eickhoff to Triple-A Indianapolis on Sunday after he cleared waivers.

Impact Eickhoff will remain in the organization as a swingman at Indianapolis after he was added to and removed from the Pirates' 40-man roster following one spot start with the big club. In his Pittsburgh debut last Wednesday against the Cubs, Eickhoff was tagged for 10 earned runs on 10 hits and one walk while striking out four over 4.1 innings.

JUNE 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Designated for assignment Eickhoff was designated for assignment by the Pirates on Friday.

Impact Eickhoff's contract was selected ahead of his season debut Wednesday, but he could hardly have done a worse job with his audition to stick around on a more permanent basis. In 4.1 innings against the Cubs, he allowed 10 runs on 10 hits. It's unlikely there will be much of a market for Eickhoff's services on the waiver wire considering that he's a 31-year-old who owns a 7.19 ERA since the start of the 2018 season. Austin Brice was called up to take his place on the roster.

JUNE 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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JUNE 23, 2022 • POST-GAZETTE.COM

Rocked by Cubs Eickhoff (0-1) allowed 10 earned runs on 10 hits and one walk while striking out four across 4.1 innings to take the loss Wednesday against the Cubs.

Impact Eickhoff had a disastrous first outing with the Pirates. In the second inning, he allowed the first five batters he faced to reach base and seven earned runs. Prior to being recalled, Eickhoff posted a 4.84 ERA, 1.08 WHIP and 47:15 K:BB across 48.1 innings with Triple-A Indianapolis. He should have the chance to stick in the rotation so long as Zach Thompson (forearm) is sidelined, though he doesn't have a recent track record of success at the big-league level.

JUNE 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Promoted for Bucs debut The Pirates selected Eickhoff's contract from Triple-A Indianapolis ahead of his scheduled start Wednesday against the Cubs.

Impact Reliever Heath Hembree was designated for assignment to clear room on the 40-man and 26-man active roster for Eickhoff, who turned in a 4.84 ERA and 1.08 WHIP across 48.1 innings in a swingman role for Indianapolis. Eickhoff's most recent big-league experience came last season, when he submitted an 8.69 ERA and 2.03 WHIP across 19.2 innings. Even while Eickhoff opposes a weak Cubs lineup Wednesday, fantasy managers will still want to tread carefully with the 32-year-old right-hander, who profiles as an NL-only or deeper mixed-league option.

JUNE 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Pirates add Jerad Eickhoff, Jamie Ritchie on minor league deals The Pirates added a pitcher (Jerad Eickhoff) and catcher Jamie Ritchie on minor league contracts Monday.

NOVEMBER 29, 2021 • POST-GAZETTE.COM

Joins Pirates Eickhoff signed a minor-league deal with the Pirates on Monday, Robert Murray of FanSided.com reports.

Impact Eickhoff was a perfectly competent starter in the first three years of his career, posting a 3.87 ERA over 65 starts from 2015 through 2017. He missed most of 2018 with injuries and hasn't pitched at anything close to that level since then, struggling to a 6.48 ERA across 83.1 innings over the last four seasons. If he spends a meaningful portion of the season in the Pirates' rotation it should be considered a pleasant surprise.

NOVEMBER 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Washington to visit New York Wednesday

The Mets will start Marcus Stroman on Wednesday while the Nationals have yet to announce who will take the mound

AUGUST 11, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Espino scheduled to start for Nationals at Mets

The Mets will roll out Carlos Carrasco to the mound Tuesday and the Nationals plan to give Paolo Espino the start

AUGUST 10, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Outrighted to Triple-A The Mets outrighted Eickhoff to Triple-A Syracuse on Friday.

Impact As anticipated, Eickhoff went unclaimed off waivers after the Mets designated him for assignment for the third time this season. The veteran right-hander has been roughed up over his five outings (four starts) at the big-league level this season, posting an 8.69 ERA and 2.03 WHIP across 19.2 innings.

JULY 31, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

DFA'd again by Mets Eickhoff was designated for assignment by the Mets on Wednesday, Tim Britton of The Athletic reports.

Impact The right-hander was tagged for 10 runs over 3.1 innings during Tuesday's start, and he's now been DFA'd by New York for the third time this month. Even before Tuesday's rough outing, Eickhoff had a 4.96 ERA and 1.71 WHIP across 16.1 innings this season.

JULY 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Ambushed by Atlanta Eickhoff (0-2) took the loss Tuesday as the Mets fell 12-5 to Atlanta, coughing up 10 runs on seven hits -- including three home runs -- and five walks over 3.1 innings. He struck...

Impact This was an utter disaster for the right-hander, as he got tagged for at least two runs in each of the first four innings. Eickhoff now has an 8.69 ERA through five appearances (four starts) and 19.2 innings while serving up nine homers, and with Carlos Carrasco (hamstring) on track to return this weekend, he may have seen his last action this season for the Mets.

JULY 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Fried expected to start for the Braves against Mets

The Braves will start Max Fried on Wednesday and the Mets are expected to counter with Tylor Megill

JULY 28, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Riley's slam, 6 RBIs power Braves to 12-5 rout of Mets

Austin Riley hit a grand slam and a two-run homer to set a career high with six RBIs, powering the Atlanta Braves to a 12-5 rout of the New York Mets

JULY 28, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Starting for Mets Tuesday Eickhoff will be recalled to start Tuesday's game against Atlanta, Justin Toscano of The Bergen Record reports.

Impact Eickhoff was DFA'd by New York on July 20, and per Anthony DiComo of MLB.com, he re-signed with the Mets on Tuesday after electing free agency earlier in the week. Eichoff has made four previous appearances (three starts) in the majors this season, posting a 4.96 ERA and 9:5 K:BB across 16.1 innings. He most recently lasted just 3.2 innings in his latest outing against the Reds on July 19, but he could have an outside chance of qualifying for a potential win Tuesday.

JULY 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Votto, Aquino go back-to-back as Reds edge Mets 4-3

Joey Votto and Aristides Aquino homered on consecutive pitches, Wade Miley worked effectively into the seventh inning and the Cincinnati Reds snapped a four-game losing streak with...

JULY 21, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

DFA'd by Mets The Mets designated Eickhoff for assignment Tuesday, Tim Healey of Newsday reports.

Impact Unearned runs were the story of Eickhoff's outing Monday, but he was only able to get through 3.2 innings in the no-decision. His roster spot was required to call up Tuesday's starter Robert Stock. Eickhoff figures to get another opportunity in the Mets' rotation this season, especially while Jacob deGrom (forearm) is sidelined.

JULY 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Let down by defense Eickhoff didn't factor into the decision in Monday's wild 15-11 extra-innings win over the Reds, allowing seven runs (two earned) on six hits and a walk over 3.2 innings. He struck...

Impact All the scoring against him came in the first two innings, and while Eickhoff created a lot of his own problems, three errors behind him did the right-hander no favors -- including two by Luis Guillorme, who was filling in for the injured Francisco Lindor (oblique) at shortstop. Eickhoff's time in the rotation could be running out with Carlos Carrasco (hamstring) nearing a return, and his 4.96 ERA through 16.1 innings masks a horrific 8.12 FIP.

JULY 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Gutierrez expected to start for Cincinnati against New York

The Mets will start Jerad Eickhoff on Monday and the Reds are expected to counter with Vladimir Gutierrez

JULY 19, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Slated to start Monday Eickhoff will start Monday's game against the Reds, Tim Britton of The Athletic reports.

Impact Eickhoff served as the primary pitcher in his last appearance, but he'll make his third start of the season in Monday's series opener. Across three appearances (two starts) in 2021, the right-hander has posted a 4.97 ERA and 1.66 WHIP in 12.2 innings.

JULY 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Conforto HR in 9th, Mets overcome early gaffe to top Pirates

Michael Conforto hit a two-run homer in the ninth inning to complete a huge comeback and the New York Mets overcame an embarrassing gaffe by All-Star pitcher Taijuan Walker to beat...

JULY 18, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Gives up pair of homers Eickhoff allowed two runs on six hits in 2.2 innings versus Pittsburgh on Sunday. He struck out none and did not factor in the decision.

Impact Eickhoff served as the primary pitcher behind opener Aaron Loup in Sunday's contest. There was little trouble for Eickhoff in his first two innings, but Rodolfo Castro and Michael Perez each took him deep for solo home runs in the fifth inning. The 31-year-old right-hander has allowed seven runs in 12.2 innings this season, with two of his three major-league appearances coming as a starter.

JULY 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Difo hit in 9th caps 5-run comeback as Pirates edge Mets 6-5

Wilmer Difo’s tiebreaking single in the ninth inning capped Pittsburgh’s biggest comeback of the season, and the Pirates rallied from an early five-run deficit to beat the New York...

JULY 11, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS