JORDAN LYLES NEWS

Appointed to rotation Orioles manager Brandon Hyde said Lyles will start the team's second game of the season April 9 in Tampa Bay, Zachary Silver of MLB.com reports.

Impact Though he owns a 5.24 ERA over 182 career MLB starts between stops with the Astros, Rockies, Padres, Brewers, Pirates and Rangers, Lyles will begin the season as the Orioles' No. 2 starter due mainly to the lack of appealing alternatives in the rotation. While he was with Texas a year ago, Lyles offered little fantasy value aside from eating innings, as he surrendered an MLB-high 38 home runs en route to a 5.15 ERA and 1.39 WHIP across 180 frames. The move to the historically hitter-friendly Camden Yards may not dramatically help him in limiting home runs, even though the Orioles have implemented dimension changes to their home park in an effort to make the field more favorable for pitchers.

MARCH 31, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Orioles observations on the John Means-Jordan Lyles tandem, the latest round of cuts and who's left standing ' ANALYSIS John Means and Jordan Lyles, the only guarantees in Baltimore’s rotation with Opening Day less than two weeks away, worked the first six inn...

MARCH 27, 2022 • BALTIMORESUN.COM

Set to pitch Sunday Lyles (illness) is scheduled to pitch during Sunday's Grapefruit League game against the Tigers, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports.

Impact The 31-year-old was scratched from his start Friday due to a stomach bug, and he'll return to the mound Sunday and pitch behind starter John Means. The minor delay shouldn't affect Lyles' availability for Opening Day.

MARCH 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Scratched from Friday start Lyles is dealing with an illness and will not start Friday as scheduled, Zachary Silver of MLB.com reports.

Impact It was reported that Lyles is dealing with only a stomach bug, but he is not feeling good enough to take the mound Friday. Chris Ellis will get the nod in Lyles' place.

MARCH 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

RHP Jordan Lyles, Orioles finalize $7 million, 1-year deal

Free agent pitcher Jordan Lyles and the Baltimore Orioles have finalized a $7 million, one-year contract

MARCH 13, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

With MLB lockout lifted, Orioles officially sign free-agent pitcher Jordan Lyles Lyles, 31, spent 2021 with the Texas Rangers and made 30 starts with a 5.15 ERA in a career-high 180 innings, though he led baseball with 38...

MARCH 13, 2022 • BALTIMORESUN.COM

Frenzy Part II? What to expect when MLB roster freeze lifts

There are 141 major league free agents waiting for a freeze on roster transactions to lift once a new collective bargaining agreement is reached

DECEMBER 8, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Orioles agree to deal with free agent pitcher Jordan Lyles shortly before players locked out by MLB The Orioles have reportedly struck a one-year deal with an option for a second with veteran right-hander Jordan Lyles.

DECEMBER 2, 2021 • BALTIMORESUN.COM

Reaches deal with Orioles Lyles agreed to a one-year, $7 million contract with the Orioles on Wednesday that includes an $11 million club option for 2023, Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic reports.

Impact Lyles spent the past two seasons with the Rangers and started in 30 of his 32 appearances last season. He had an unimpressive 5.15 ERA, 1.39 WHIP and 146:56 K:BB across 180 innings, though he should have a stable rotation spot to open 2022 given Baltimore's overall lack of starting pitching. The physical exam wasn't completed before MLB initiated the lockout of the players Wednesday, so the deal can't become official until after a new CBA is reached.

DECEMBER 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Civale scheduled to start for Cleveland against Texas

The Indians will start Aaron Civale on Sunday and the Rangers are expected to counter with Dane Dunning

OCTOBER 3, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Jordan Lyles' pitching, Jonah Heim's homer lead Texas Rangers to win over Cleveland Triston McKenzie struggles again and Cleveland's offense is shut down in loss that guarantees franchise's first losing season in nearly a de...

OCTOBER 3, 2021 • BEACONJOURNAL.COM

Masterful in season finale Lyles (10-13) allowed one run on two hits and one walk with eight strikeouts through seven innings, picking up the win in Saturday's 7-2 victory over Cleveland.

Impact Entering play, Lyles led the American League in hits and earned runs allowed while also leading all of baseball in home runs conceded. For seven innings you forgot about all of that, as the right-hander carved up Cleveland. Although he does have some unsightly numbers attached to his name, this season was pretty solid for the journeyman. He ate up 180 innings for a rebuilding Texas team and emerged healthy. He might not be flashy, but he figures to have a market when he hits free agency this offseason.

OCTOBER 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Stingy Lyles caps tough '21 with 8-K outing ARLINGTON -- Jordan Lyles entered the 2021 season as a middle-of-the rotation guy whose main role was to eat innings as the Rangers fought t...

OCTOBER 3, 2021 • MLB.COM

Lyles' pitching, Heim's homer lead Rangers past Indians 7-2

Jordan Lyles closed his season by allowing only two hits in seven innings and rookie Jonah Heim broke a fourth-inning tie with a three-run home run to help the Texas Rangers beat t...

OCTOBER 3, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

McKenzie expected to start for the Indians against Rangers

The Rangers are expected to send Jordan Lyles to the mound Saturday and the Indians plan to give Triston McKenzie the start

OCTOBER 2, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Indians beat Rangers 9-6 to clinch second in A.L. Central

Austin Hedges and Bobby Bradley homered, Jose Ramirez drove in three runs and rookie Eli Morgan won his third straight start as the Cleveland Indians beat the Texas Rangers 9-6

OCTOBER 2, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Morgan scheduled to start for Indians at Rangers

The Indians will start Eli Morgan on Friday and the Rangers are expected to counter with Spencer Howard

OCTOBER 1, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Alexy expected to start as Rangers host the Angels

The Rangers are expected to send A.J

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Means expected to start for Baltimore against Texas

The Rangers will start Dane Dunning on Sunday and the Orioles are expected to counter with John Means

SEPTEMBER 26, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Gutierrez homers, 105-loss Orioles send Rangers to 99th loss

Kelvin Gutierrez homered to cap a three-run seventh inning and the Baltimore Orioles beat the Texas Rangers 3-2

SEPTEMBER 26, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Breaks down late Lyles (9-13) allowed three runs on seven hits and one walk with four strikeouts through 6.2 innings, taking the loss in Saturday's 3-2 defeat to the Orioles.

Impact Lyles worked six shutout innings Saturday night, but he couldn't tame the Baltimore bats in the seventh. A walk, an RBI double and a two-run homer by Kelvin Gutierrez spelled an unfortunate end to an otherwise stellar performance. Regardless, the rubber-armed Lyles has been a reliable innings-eater for the Rangers this season. He's slated to make his final appearance of the year next Saturday against Cleveland.

SEPTEMBER 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Ellis expected to start for the Orioles against the Rangers

The Rangers will start Jordan Lyles on Saturday while the Orioles are expected to counter with Chris Ellis

SEPTEMBER 25, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Rangers rally past Orioles, 8-5

Adolis García hit a go-ahead two-run double in a five-run ninth inning and the Texas Rangers snapped a five-game losing streak with 8-5 victory over the Baltimore Orioles on Friday...

SEPTEMBER 25, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Falters in loss Lyles (9-12) allowed five earned runs on eight hits and three walks while striking out three across 3.2 innings, taking the loss the the White Sox on Sunday.

Impact Lyles fired three shutout output inning to start the game. However, he fell apart in the fourth inning, allowing five runs while recording just two outs. He allowed a home run to Yasmani Grandal as a part of that inning. The 30-year-old has a 5.36 ERA and 1.44 WHIP with 134 strikeouts in 166.1 innings this season.

SEPTEMBER 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Abreu, White Sox closer to AL Central title, beat Rangers

José Abreu matched the major league RBI lead and the Chicago White Sox moved closer to the AL Central title with a 7-2 win over the Texas Rangers

SEPTEMBER 19, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS