JOEL PAYAMPS NEWS

Jumps into setup role Payamps tossed a scoreless eighth inning and picked up a hold in Tuesday's 7-5 victory over the Diamondbacks.

Impact Payamps worked the eighth inning just once all season prior to June 13, but with Peter Strzelecki going through a rough patch and Matt Bush (shoulder) on the injured list, manager Craig Counsell used Payamps in the setup spot that night and twice since. Payamps has allowed five runners to reach base over the three frames he has worked in front of closer Devin Williams, but he also kept the opponent off the scoreboard all three times. As such, expect Payamps to get the ball next time the Brewers need to protect a tight lead in the eighth.

JUNE 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Picks up second win Payamps tossed 1.2 scoreless innings of relief and picked up the win in Tuesday's victory over the Cardinals. He allowed two hits and posted a 4:1 K:BB in the outing.

Impact The Brewers were forced to extend their bullpen after starter Wade Miley (lat) left the game in the second inning, and Payamps was summoned in the fifth frame for the first time all season. He kept the opponent off the scoreboard, and when the Brewers took the lead in the top of the sixth, Payamps was put in position to pick up his second win of the season. He has been about as effective as can be of late, posting a 1.50 ERA, 0.83 WHIP and 16:1 K:BB ratio in 12.0 innings over his last 10 appearances.

MAY 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Secures first career save Payamps earned a save against the Padres on Thursday, allowing one hit and striking out one batter in a scoreless 10th inning.

Impact Milwaukee closer Devin Williams was deployed to keep a 3-3 tie intact in the bottom of the ninth inning, which he did successfully. After the Brewers took the lead in the top of the 10th, manager Craig Counsell turned to Payamps to close things out. The right-hander came through in the clutch situation, allowing a two-out infield single but nothing else in compiling a scoreless frame and notching his first career save. Despite the positive outcome, Williams is the clear closer for the Brewers, and Payamps isn't likely to see many (if any) additional save chances moving forward.

APRIL 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Tellez's homer, sac fly help Brewers to 4-3 win over Padres

Rowdy Tellez hit a two-run homer in the first inning and a go-ahead sacrifice fly in the 10th for the NL Central-leading Milwaukee Brewers, who beat the San Diego Padres 4-3

APRIL 14, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Breaks camp with Brewers Payamps, per Adam McCalvy of MLB.com, secured a spot on the Brewers' Opening Day roster.

Impact Payamps was not sharp during the spring, allowing five earned runs over 5.1 innings, but he is out of options and the Brewers want to take a longer look at him after acquiring him from the A's over the offseason. He figures to open in a low-leverage role.

MARCH 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Murphy to Braves, William Contreras to Brews in 3-team trade

The Atlanta Braves have acquired catcher Sean Murphy from the Oakland Athletics as part of a three-team deal that also sent All-Star catcher William Contreras to the Milwaukee Brew...

DECEMBER 12, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Dealt to Brewers The Brewers acquired Payamps from Oakland on Monday in a three-team deal with Atlanta, Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic reports.

Impact Monday's trade also involved Sean Murphy to Atlanta and William Contreras to Milwaukee, among other components. Payamps was an effective reliever in 2022, posting a 3.23 ERA and 41:16 K:BB in 55.2 innings between Kansas City and Oakland. He figures to handle low-leverage work in the Brewers' bullpen in 2023.

DECEMBER 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Athletics face the Angels leading series 1-0

The Oakland Athletics face the Los Angeles Angels, leading the series 1-0

OCTOBER 4, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Athletics begin 3-game series with the Angels

The Oakland Athletics host the Los Angeles Angels to open a three-game series

OCTOBER 3, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Athletics take 5-game losing streak into matchup against the Mariners

The Oakland Athletics are looking to end their five-game skid with a win over the Seattle Mariners

OCTOBER 1, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Mariners take on the Athletics in first of 3-game series

The Seattle Mariners begin a three-game series at home against the Oakland Athletics on Friday

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Athletics aim to end 3-game losing streak, take on the Angels

The Oakland Athletics head into the matchup against the Los Angeles Angels as losers of three in a row

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Los Angeles Angels and Oakland Athletics meet in game 2 of series

The Los Angeles Angels lead 1-0 in a three-game series with the Oakland Athletics

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Angels host the Athletics in first of 3-game series

The Los Angeles Angels host the Oakland Athletics to open a three-game series

SEPTEMBER 27, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Mets face the Athletics leading series 1-0

The New York Mets face the Oakland Athletics with a 1-0 series lead

SEPTEMBER 24, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Mets beat Athletics 9-2 to extend division lead over Braves

Chris Bassitt pitched eight sharp innings in his return to Oakland, Eduardo Escobar hit a grand slam and the New York Mets extended their lead in the NL East by beating the Athleti...

SEPTEMBER 24, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Lands on IL Payamps was placed on the 15-day injured list with a strained lumbar muscle Friday.

Impact Payamps had inconsistent results in September, posting a 5.19 ERA and 1.15 WHIP in 8.2 innings over eight appearances. Although he tossed a scoreless inning Tuesday against the Mariners, he's apparently dealing with a back issue that will force him to miss the remainder of the regular season. The right-hander made a career-high 41 relief appearances between Kansas City and Oakland this year and generated a 3.23 ERA and 1.37 WHIP in 55.2 innings.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Another loss Thursday Payamps (3-6) took the loss against the Astros on Thursday, allowing two earned runs on two hits over one-third of an inning.

Impact The right-hander faltered for the second time in as many appearances, with his trouble coming when he allowed an infield single to Jeremy Pena and a two-run home run to Aledmys Diaz immediately thereafter. The blast snapped a 2-2 tie and the Athletics were unable to come back from the deficit, handing Payamps his second loss in as many appearances and third in the last five trips to the mound overall.

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Díaz homers in 7th to break tie, Astros beat A's 5-2

Aledmys Díaz hit a two-run homer, Lance McCullers Jr. had a solid start and the Houston Astros beat the Oakland Athletics 5-2 on Thursday night for their fifth straight victory

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Charged with fifth loss Tuesday Payamps (3-5) took the loss against the Rangers on Tuesday, allowing a game-winning solo home run over one-third of an inning.

Impact Payamps' blink-and-you-missed-it ninth-inning appearance began with a Marcus Semien pop fly but quickly ended when he served up a 395-foot solo shot to Mark Mathias to snap an 7-7 tie and send the Rangers home winners. Payamps' stumble notwithstanding, the right-hander has been mostly reliable since joining the Athletics off waivers Aug. 20, posting a 2.31 ERA, 1.03 WHIP and two holds across 10 appearances.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Mathias caps big night with HR in 9th as Rangers edge A's

Mark Mathias hit a solo home run with one out in the bottom of the ninth for his second homer, third extra-base hit and fourth RBI of the game as the Texas Rangers rallied from a f...

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Andrus' 2-run double caps 5-run 9th, White Sox beat A's 5-3

Elvis Andrus hit a tiebreaking double against his former team with two outs in a five-run ninth inning, and the Chicago White Sox — hitless until the seventh — rallied past the Oak...

SEPTEMBER 10, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Olson HR vs former team, surging Braves top A's, catch Mets

Matt Olson hit a three-run homer against his former club and the Atlanta Braves won their sixth in a row, outslugging the Oakland Athletics 10-9 and finally catching the slumping M...

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Brown hits two homers to lead Athletics past Orioles, 5-0

Seth Brown hit a pair of solo homers, rookie Adrián Martínez threw six innings of three-hit ball and the Oakland Athletics stalled the Baltimore Orioles playoff surge with a 5-0 vi...

SEPTEMBER 4, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Cabrera dominates, Marlins win in 1st Oakland trip since '17

Rookie Edward Cabrera pitched two-hit ball over eight innings in another impressive start, Charles Leblanc homered and the Miami Marlins beat the Oakland Athletics 3-0

AUGUST 23, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS