Impact After being DFA'd by the Halos on Sunday, Cisnero will now enter the open market after going unclaimed off waivers. The 35-year-old righty has allowed 12 earned runs in just 15.2 innings this season.
AUGUST 21 • ROTOWIRE
JOSÉ CISNERO #67 - PITCHER - LOS ANGELES ANGELS
0-0 W-L •
1.66 WHIP •
6.89 ERA
0-0 W-L
1.66 WHIP
6.89 ERA
Released by Angels The Angels released Cisnero on Wednesday.
DFA'd by Halos The Angels designated Cisnero for assignment Sunday.
Impact Cisnero was reinstated from the 60-day injured list Saturday after missing nearly four months due to shoulder inflammation, and he'll lose his place on the 26-man and 40-man rosters after one appearance. The 35-year-old has a 6.89 ERA, 1.66 WHIP and 17:8 K:BB over 15.2 innings this season.
AUGUST 18 • ROTOWIRE
Reinstated from IL The Angels activated Cisnero (shoulder) from the 60-day injured list Saturday, Erica Weston of Bally Sports West reports.
Impact Cisnero hasn't pitched for the Halos since April 27 due to inflammation in his throwing shoulder. However, after allowing one run with eight strikeouts across four rehab appearances (4.2 innings) with Triple-A Salt Lake, the 35-year-old was cleared to rejoin the active roster. Jose Soriano (arm fatigue) was placed on the injured list in a corresponding move.
AUGUST 17 • ROTOWIRE
Begins rehab assignment Cisnero (shoulder) tossed a scoreless inning in his first rehab appearance with Triple-A Salt Lake on Wednesday.
Impact Cisnero has been on the shelf since late April with right shoulder inflammation but has finally been cleared to pitch in games. Given the length of his absence, the reliever is likely to require a handful of rehab appearances before rejoining the Angels' bullpen.
AUGUST 8 • ROTOWIRE
Throws off mound Cisnero (shoulder) threw off a mound in late June, per MLB.com.
Impact Cisnero was shut down from throwing in late May after feeling tightness in his lower back, but he's now almost a month into the resumption of his throwing program. His advancement to tossing off a mound suggests he is making strides toward a return, though it's uncertain when the righty reliever will be ready to pitch in games again. Cisnero hasn't faced hitters since making his third appearance in four days for the Angels in a relief outing versus Minnesota on April 27.
JULY 6 • ROTOWIRE
Resumes throwing Cisnero (shoulder) restarted a throwing program June 10, per MLB.com.
Impact Cisnero has been out of action since April 27, and he landed on the 10-day injured list due to shoulder discomfort the following day. The right-handed reliever began a throwing program May 17 but was subsequently shut down after experiencing lower-back tightness. Cisnero was eventually transferred to the 60-day IL, so he's not eligible to return until late June, though there's a good chance he'll remain out longer than that.
JUNE 15 • ROTOWIRE
Moves to 60-day IL The Angels transferred Cisnero (shoulder) to the 60-day injured list Wednesday.
Impact Cisnero landed on the injured list April 28 due to inflammation in his right shoulder, and his move to the 60-day IL will require him to be sidelined until at least June 27. The 35-year-old right-hander began throwing off a mound May 19, but the Angels have not yet indicated when they plan on having him face live hitters. Michael Stefanic (quad) was reinstated from the 60-day IL in a corresponding move to fill Cisnero's roster spot.
MAY 30 • ROTOWIRE
Angels sign RHP Jose Cisnero to one-year contract The Los Angeles Angels continued to overhaul their bullpen with the signing of right-handed reliever Jose Cisnero to a one-year contract wor...
FEBRUARY 4 • SACBEE.COM
Heads to open market Cisnero elected free agency Thursday, Chris McCosky of The Detroit News reports.
Impact Cisnero had an untimely poor season, as he turned in a 5.31 ERA and 1.48 WHIP across 59.1 innings. He had turned in more successful campaigns earlier in his career, so he should find a new opportunity around the league.
NOVEMBER 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Report: Tigers put veteran reliever Jose Cisnero on waivers Jose Cisnero was still active and available Tuesday even though reports had him among a flurry of veterans placed on waivers.
AUGUST 29, 2023 • DETROITNEWS.COM
Placed on waivers by DET The Tigers placed Cisnero on waivers Tuesday, Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic reports.
Impact Cisnero has registered an underwhelming 5.36 ERA, 1.50 WHIP and 56:20 K:BB in 48.2 innings this season for Detroit, but the 34-year-old right-hander was an effective major-league setup man between 2020-2022 and he can be picked up by another team with a simple waiver claim.
AUGUST 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
The Detroit News Tigers reliever Jose Cisnero is going through one of the worst stretches of his career and a lot of his issues, Hinch said, were self-created
AUGUST 27, 2023 • DETROITNEWS.COM
Zero outs, one loss Cisnero (2-3) took the loss Tuesday against the Twins. He allowed three runs on two hits and a walk while failing to record an out.
Impact The 34-year-old was summoned in the sixth inning to safeguard Detroit's 2-0 lead, but he gave up a walk and two singles before getting the hook. All three baserunners would come around to score in the inning, saddling the righty reliever with a loss. However, culpability doesn't solely rest on Cisnero, as he induced a Max Kepler infield pop-up that landed in foul territory due to a miscommunication between third baseman Matt Vierling and catcher Eric Haase. Cisnero's performance has been a mixed bag lately, with a 7.36 ERA and 1.45 WHIP despite a stellar 18:3 K:BB across 11 second-half innings.
AUGUST 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Notches second save Cisnero picked up the save Wednesday against Minnesota, allowing a hit and logging a strikeout over one-third of an inning.
Impact Cisnero recorded the final out in relief of Trey Wingenter in the ninth inning, striking out Carlos Correa to strand the bases loaded and preserve a 9-5 win. The 34-year-old CIsnero had struggled to a 7.04 ERA over his prior seven outings (7.2 innings). He now sports a 3.89 ERA with a 1.30 WHIP and 54:16 K:BB across 44 innings this season. While Cisnero is one of the more experienced arms in Detroit's pen, he's still likely behind Alex Lange and Jason Foley in the closing hierarchy.
AUGUST 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Gets hit hard Friday Cisnero allowed five runs on three hits while not recording any outs in Friday's loss to the Blue Jays. He walked two.
Impact Cisnero came on to pitch the ninth inning with Toronto up 7-2 and he quickly let things get worse. He allowed two singles and two walks before uncorking a wild pitch. Cisnero then gave up a three-run home run to Whit Merrifield before getting the hook. The righty came into the contest with a 2.18 ERA but that skyrocketed to 3.55. Despite the hiccup, Cisnero should maintain a key role in Detroit's bullpen.
JULY 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Picks up first save Cisnero worked a scoreless inning to earn the save in Monday's 10-inning win over the Royals. He walked one and struck out two.
Impact Regular closer Alex Lange tossed scoreless frames in the eighth and ninth, then the Tigers scored three times in the top of the 10th to pull ahead 8-5. Cisnero came in and shut the door for his first save of the year. Lange has been dominant with a 0.89 ERA and eight saves in nine chances, though Cisnero has been pretty good in a setup role with a 2.50 ERA across 18 innings.
MAY 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Earns hold Monday Cisnero pitched a scoreless inning of relief and earned a hold in Monday's win over the Brewers.
Impact The hold was the second of the season for Cisnero, who lowered his ERA to 4.50 to go along with a 1.38 WHIP and seven strikeouts across eight innings. He pitched the sixth inning in Monday's 4-2 win while Alex Lange closed things out in the ninth, so it seems like Cisnero is firmly in a setup role for the Tigers, which limits his fantasy appeal.
APRIL 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Earns first 2023 win Cisnero (1-0) allowed an unearned run in an inning of relief to earn the win in Friday's 11-inning contest against the Giants. He gave up two hits and struck out one.
Impact Cisnero worked the top of the 11th inning and allowed the automatic runner on second base to score via a pair of singles with no outs, but he limited the damage from there. The righty then picked up the win on Nick Maton's walkoff three-run home run in the bottom half of the inning. Cisnero now has a 5.40 ERA across five innings this season, and he should continue to work in front of regular closer Alex Lange most days. Lange did not pitch Friday.
APRIL 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Jose Cisnero In play, run(s) to George Springer | 04/12/2023 DET vs. TOR at Rogers Centre
APRIL 13, 2023 • MLB.COM
Rejoins pitching schedule Sunday Cisnero (illness) struck out three and gave up one run on two hits and one walk over one inning of relief in Sunday's 6-2 Grapefruit League loss to the Twins.
Impact The Tigers revealed Thursday that Cisnero was dealing with a non-COVID-19-related illness, but he was out of commission only for a couple of days before he was cleared for game action. The 32-year-old is likely headed for a setup or high-leverage relief role in front of Alex Lange, the presumptive favorite to take over as the Tigers' closer following the offseason trade of Gregory Soto to Philadelphia.
MARCH 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Out with non-COVID illness Cisnero is day-to-day while dealing with a non-COVID illness, Cody Stavenhagen of The Athletic reports.
Impact Cisnero should be fine in a day or two, but he's been limited to just one appearance this spring due to a neck injury and now an illness. As a veteran, though, he shouldn't need too many outings to get ready for the regular season.
MARCH 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Throws live batting practice Cisnero (neck) threw live batting practice without issue Sunday, Chris McCosky of The Detroit News reports.
Impact Cisnero has been held back by neck spasms but appears to be past it now. He is expected to be in the mix to close games for the Tigers this season.
FEBRUARY 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Dealing with neck spasm Cisnero has received treatment this week for a muscle spasm in the left side of his neck, Cody Stavenhagen of The Athletic reports.
Impact It seems likely to be a day-to-day situation, but the Tigers are only saying that Ciseno will resume workouts once symptoms subside. The 33-year-old right-hander is in the mix to compete for the closer job this season, so any missed time during camp isn't ideal.
FEBRUARY 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Settles with Detroit Cisnero signed a one-year, $2.2875 million contract with the Tigers on Friday to avoid arbitration, Jon Heyman of the New York Post reports.
Impact Cisnero made just 28 appearances in 2022 due to shoulder and personal issues. He managed a 1.08 ERA across 25 innings in spite of a 23:19 K:BB. Some regression is bound to happen, but he should still be a solid middle reliever in 2023.
JANUARY 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Tigers place Beau Brieske on 15-day IL, reinstate Jose Cisnero from bereavement list After heading into the All-Star break with three straight quality starts, Beau Brieske has been placed on the 15-day injured list.
JULY 21, 2022 • DETROITNEWS.COM
