Impact Palumbo was limited to 6.2 minor-league innings last season while battling a back injury earlier in the year and an unspecified issue later on. He'll now enter free agency as a bit of a question mark.
DECEMBER 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
JOE PALUMBO
Let go by Giants Palumbo (undisclosed) was non-tendered by the Giants on Tuesday, Kerry Crowley of The San Jose Mercury News reports.
Giants, Cobb finalize $20M, 2-year deal with club option
The San Francisco Giants and right-hander Alex Cobb have agreed to a $20 million, two-year deal with a club option for 2024DECEMBER 1, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Grabbed by Giants Palumbo (undisclosed) was claimed off waivers by the Giants on Friday.
Impact Palumbo didn't throw a single major-league inning this season and threw just 6.2 in the minors. He dealt with a back injury in the early part of the season and an undisclosed injury late in the year, so it's a bit of a mystery what he'll be able to do for the Giants next season.
NOVEMBER 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Likely done for season Rangers president of baseball operations Jon Daniels said last week that Palumbo will likely be shut down for the rest of the season after he picked up an undisclosed injury at Tri...
Impact Palumbo missed time in May and June due to a back strain, but it's unclear if his latest health setback is related to the previous injury. He last appeared in a game for Round Rock on June 24 before being placed on the 7-day injured list two weeks later. Daniels suggested that Palumbo's shutdown would just be extended through the summer, so the 26-year-old lefty could be ready to go for the Rangers' fall instructionals.
JULY 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Returns from back injury Palumbo (back) was reinstated from Triple-A Round Rock's 7-day injured list and made a relief appearance in Monday's 4-3 win over Oklahoma City. He retired one of the four batters...
Impact The appearance was Palumbo's first since May 24 while he recovered from a back strain. The 26-year-old lefty was once regarded as one of Texas' most promising pitching prospects, but his long-term outlook has dimmed with the Rangers moving him to a relief role at Triple-A this season.
JUNE 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Dealing with back strain Palumbo isn't expected to throw for at least two weeks due to a back strain, Kennedi Landry of MLB.com reports.
Impact Palumbo posted an 8.44 ERA and 2.44 WHIP in 5.1 innings across his first three appearances (two starts) with Triple-A Round Rock this season. However, the southpaw dealt with back injuries this spring that have apparently resurfaced, and he'll be shut down as a result. It's not yet clear when Palumbo could return to game action.
MAY 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Sent to Triple-A Palumbo was optioned to Triple-A Round Rock on Wednesday, Levi Weaver of The Athletic reports.
Impact The 26-year-old dealt with some back spasms and appeared in only two Cactus League games since making his debut March 4. Palumbo should open the season as a member of Round Rock's starting rotation.
MARCH 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Slated to pitch Tuesday Palumbo (back) is expected to pitch in relief behind starter Jordan Lyles in Tuesday's Cactus League game against the Angels.
Impact Palumbo looks to have moved past his bout with the back spasms that have prevented him from pitching in a spring game since March 4. Unless the Rangers elect to place him on the 10-day IL rather than optioning him, the 26-year-old lefty is expected to open the season as a member of the Triple-A Round Rock rotation.
MARCH 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Rangers need relief: Hernandez shut down by ligament sprain
The Texas Rangers will be without one of their top relievers to start the seasonMARCH 9, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Contending with back spasms The Rangers announced Tuesday that Palumbo has been dealing with back spasms in recent days, Jeff Wilson of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram repots.
Impact Palumbo is expected to be rested for the next few days before he resumes throwing. Assuming the injury proves to be nothing more than a day-to-day concern, Palumbo's bid for a spot in the Rangers' Opening Day rotation shouldn't be completely derailed.
MARCH 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Makes spring debut Palumbo allowed three earned runs on three hits and a walk while striking out one Thursday against the Padres.
Impact Palumbo's 2020 season was cut short due to ulcerative colitis, though he's entered camp fully healthy. While the results weren't particularly positive in this outing, Palumbo was reportedly working on his changeup -- a pitch he was developing throughout the offseason.
MARCH 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Lefty Palumbo 'headed in the right direction' SURPRISE, Ariz. -- It had been more than seven months since Joe Palumbo played a live baseball game. He gave up two singles and a home run i...
MARCH 5, 2021 • MLB.COM
Likely a reliever Palumbo (abdomen) is healthy again, but the Rangers are taking it slow with the left-hander, Evan Grant of the Dallas Morning News reports.
Impact Taking it slow means Palumbo, once considered a prime contender for a rotation spot, will probably be limited to the bullpen in 2021. Texas manager Chris Woodward isn't ruling out using him as a starter but said it would be a "progression" to get that point. Palumbo was shut down early and limited to 2.1 innings in 2020 due to ulcerative colitis.
FEBRUARY 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Joe Palumbo's ulcerative colitis flare-up was worse than we knew The pitcher spent several nights in the hospital in 2020 to treat his flare-up. Now, he said his new medication has been effective.
FEBRUARY 20, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Placed on injured list Palumbo was placed on the 10-day injured list Friday due to an ulcerative colitis flare-up.
Impact Palumbo hadn't made any appearances out of the bullpen since Aug. 1, and Friday's transaction provides an explanation for his lack of usage. The move is retroactive to Aug. 4, so he'll be able to return as early as next weekend. The southpaw allowed three runs on three hits and three walks while striking out five over 2.1 innings across two appearances to begin the season. Once he returns, Palumbo should continue to pitch mainly in low-leverage situations.
AUGUST 8, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Staying in bullpen Palumbo, who entered Sunday's game after starter Corey Kluber was removed due to a shoulder injury, will remain in the Rangers' bullpen, Jeff Wilson of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram...
Impact The Rangers have Palumbo and Koby Allard as starting depth, but manager Chris Woodward opted for Allard. Texas general manager Jon Daniels said Palumbo would serve the team better in the immediate future in the bullpen.
JULY 27, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Yields three runs in loss Palumbo (0-1) allowed three runs in two innings Sunday, yielding three hits and a walk while taking the loss against Colorado. He struck out four batters.
Impact Palumbo entered the game in the second inning after Corey Kluber left with a shoulder injury. He fired two perfect innings before unraveling in the fourth, allowing five straight batters to reach base before he was taken out. The 25-year-old lefty will likely remain in a long-relief role for the 2020 season.
JULY 27, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Astros lose 7-6 to Mariners, announce Verlander injury
JULY 26, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Story hits 2 HRs after Kluber exit, Rockies top Rangers 5-2
Trevor Story homered twice for Colorado after Corey Kluber left his Texas debut with shoulder tightness, and the Rockies beat the Rangers 5-2JULY 26, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Rangers' Kluber lasts 1 inning in 1st start in 15 months
Texas right-hander Corey Kluber left his first start in almost 15 months after just one inning due to shoulder tightnessJULY 26, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Texas Rangers option Joe Palumbo For some reason, the Rangers announced today that they have officially optioned Joe Palumbo
MARCH 16, 2020 • LONESTARBALL.COM
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