JOEL KUHNEL NEWS

Becomes free agent Kuhnel elected free agency Monday.

Impact He cleared waivers after being scrubbed from the Rays' 40-man roster but will test out free agency rather than accepting an outright assignment. Kuhnel holds a career 5.86 ERA and 76:24 K:BB over 93.2 innings covering parts of five seasons at the big-league level.

NOVEMBER 4 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to Triple-A The Rays optioned Kuhnel to Triple-A Durham on Sunday.

Impact The right-hander was called up by Tampa Bay on Monday and will return to Triple-A after he allowed a run over four frames during his time in the majors. Kuhnel has made six appearances in the big leagues between the Rays and Astros this season, and he has a 4.50 ERA, 0.80 WHIP and 1:5 K:BB across 10 innings.

AUGUST 25 • ROTOWIRE

Back up from Triple-A The Rays recalled Kuhnel from Triple-A Durham on Monday, Tricia Whitaker of Bally Sports Sun reports.

Impact Kuhnel has four scoreless relief innings under his belt with the Rays this season and has also spent time in the majors this year with the Brewers and Astros, although he didn't make an appearance for Milwaukee. He'll pitch in low-leverage situations.

AUGUST 19 • ROTOWIRE

Heads to Triple-A The Rays optioned Kuhnel to Triple-A Durham on Wednesday.

Impact Kuhnel tossed two scoreless innings out of the bullpen in Tuesday's 4-3 loss to the Cardinals and was unlikely to be available for another day or two, so he was an easy choice for the Rays to move off the active roster to clear room for right-hander Drew Rasmussen (elbow), who was reinstated from the 60-day injured list in a corresponding move. The 29-year-old right-hander will head back to Durham after making a pair of two-inning appearances in relief following his July 30 promotion.

AUGUST 7 • ROTOWIRE

Recalled after deadline The Rays recalled Kuhnel from Triple-A Durham on Tuesday.

Impact Kuhnel was claimed by the Rays off waivers from the Brewers on July 23. The 29-year-old made two appearances for Durham, allowing three runs across two innings. The right-hander finds himself in the bigs as a replacement for Shawn Armstrong, who was acquired by the Cardinals from the Rays before Tuesday's trade deadline.

JULY 30 • ROTOWIRE

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JULY 24 • BLUEJAYSNATION.COM

Claimed by Tampa Bay The Rays claimed Kuhnel off waivers from the Brewers on Tuesday, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Impact The right-hander was designated for assignment by Milwaukee over the weekend, and Tampa Bay didn't waste any time scooping him up on waivers. Kuhnel has made just one appearance in the majors this season (with the Astros), but he's pitched well at the Triple-A level with a 2.30 ERA, 1.28 WHIP and 17:8 K:BB across 27.1 innings.

JULY 23 • ROTOWIRE

Dropped from 40-man roster The Brewers designated Kuhnel for assignment Sunday, Todd Rosiak of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports.

Impact Though Kuhnel has a minor-league option remaining, the Brewers opted to move him off their 40-man roster to open up a spot in the bullpen for lefty Jared Koenig (elbow), who was reinstated from the 15-day injured list in a corresponding move. Kuhnel has now been DFA'd by the Brewers on two occasions since he signed a minor-league deal with the organization in June. He didn't make any appearances out of the Milwaukee bullpen after being called up from Triple-A Nashville last Sunday.

JULY 21 • ROTOWIRE

Called up from Triple-A The Brewers selected Kuhnel's contract from Triple-A Nashville on Sunday, Todd Rosiak of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports.

Impact Milwaukee designated southpaw Dallas Keuchel for assignment to clear room on the 40-man roster and 26-man active roster for Kuhnel, who will join the Brewers for the second time this season. Kuhnel's previous stint with Milwaukee lasted just one day, as he was called up from Nashville on June 25 before being designated for assignment a day later and eventually accepting an outright assignment back to the Triple-A club.

JULY 14 • ROTOWIRE

Blue Jays put Alek Manoah on IL with elbow sprain, acquire Ryan Burr from Phillies

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MAY 31

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MAY 5 • BLUEJAYSNATION.COM

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MAY 5 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Designated for assignment Kuhnel was designated for assignment by the Astros on Thursday, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.

Impact The move was required in order to free up a spot on the 40-man roster for waiver claim Declan Cronin. Kuhnel, who turns 29 next month, has posted an unsightly 6.02 ERA and 71:24 K:BB over 83.2 innings during his parts of four major-league seasons.

JANUARY 4 • ROTOWIRE

Sent down to Triple-A The Astros optioned Kuhnel to Triple-A Sugar Land on Friday.

Impact With the return of Ryne Stanek (ankle) from the 15-day injured list Friday, Kuhnel will be pushed off the major-league roster. The 28-year-old righty was impressive during his latest stint with the Astros, surrendering just one run over 7.2 innings, but he will likely remain in the minors for the rest of the year.

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Chandler Rome: The Astros' September call-ups are infielder... - The Athletic The Astros' September call-ups are infielder Grae Kessinger and right-handed reliever Joel Kuhnel.

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Recalled to big-league bullpen Houston recalled Kuhnel from Triple-A Sugar Land on Friday, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.

Impact Kuhnel will give the Astros an extra bullpen arm as major-league rosters expand to 28. The right-hander has surrendered seven earned runs in 5.1 major-league innings this season between Cincinnati and Houston.

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Send back to Triple-A The Astros optioned Kuhnel to Triple-A Sugar Land on Sunday, Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Impact Houston will swap Kuhnel out of its bullpen for Parker Mushinski, who was called up from Sugar Land in a corresponding move. After being acquired from the Reds on June 17 before receiving a call-up July 8, Kuhnel gave up four earned runs over two innings in his first two appearances with the Astros.

JULY 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Recalled by Astros Kuhnel was called up by the Astros on Saturday, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.

Impact Kuhnel was acquired from the Reds for cash considerations in mid-June. In 74 career major-league innings, he owns a 6.20 ERA and 1.43 WHIP, so he's unlikely to get anywhere near high-leverage work. Ronel Blanco was optioned in a corresponding move.

JULY 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Astros trade for RHP Joel Kuhnel The Houston Astros traded cash considerations to the Cincinnati Reds in exchange for right-handed relief pitcher Joel Kuhnel on Saturday.

JUNE 18, 2023 • SACBEE.COM

Chandler Rome: The Astros acquired right-hander Joel Kuhnel... - The Athletic The Astros acquired right-hander Joel Kuhnel from the Cincinnati Reds on Saturday in exchange for cash considerations. He’s on the 40-man ro...

JUNE 18, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Traded to Houston Houston acquired Kuhnel from the Reds on Saturday for cash considerations, Mark Sheldon of MLB.com reports.

Impact Kuhnel was designated for assignment by the Reds on Tuesday, and he'll now provide some organizational depth for the Houston bullpen. The right-hander made two relief appearances in 2023 while allowing three earned runs on six hits with two walks over 3.1 innings.

JUNE 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Designated for assignment Kuhnel was designated for assignment by the Reds on Tuesday.

Impact Kuhnel has allowed three earned runs on six hits and two walks in 3.1 innings (two relief appearances) this season at the major-league level. Daniel Duarte is grabbing the open 40-man roster spot as he reports to the Reds' bullpen Tuesday in Kansas City.

JUNE 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Optioned to Triple-A Kuhnel was optioned to Triple-A Louisville on Saturday.

Impact He gave up a hit and a walk with zero strikeouts in 1.1 innings Friday after getting recalled and will head right back to Triple-A. Kevin Herget was recalled to take Kuhnel's low-leverage relief role.

JUNE 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Called up Friday Kuhnel was called up from Triple-A Louisville on Friday, Charlie Goldsmith of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

Impact Kuhnel will return to the big leagues after he was sent down to Louisville on April 5. The right-hander has made one appearance with the Reds this season, allowing three runs on five hits and a walk over two innings against the Cubs on April 4. He's struggled to a 7.13 ERA over 24 innings in Triple-A this year, so he'll likely operate exclusively in low-leverage situations with Cincinnati. Eduardo Salazar was sent down to Louisville in a corresponding move.

JUNE 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Cubs at Reds postponed due to rain, rescheduled Sept. 1

Wednesday’s game between the Cincinnati Reds and Chicago Cubs has been postponed due to rain and rescheduled as part of a split doubleheader on Friday, Sept. 1

APRIL 5, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS