JOSÉ DE LEÓN NEWS

Nets minor-league deal with Red Sox De Leon signed a minor-league contract with the Red Sox on Tuesday, Francys Romero of BeisbolFR.com reports.

Impact De Leon will return to the United States after he spent the 2024 season pitching in Puerto Rico. The right-hander most recently pitched in the MLB in 2023, producing a 4.67 ERA and 1.21 WHIP with 17 strikeouts over 17.1 innings in 12 appearances, including one start, with the Twins.

MARCH 5 • ROTOWIRE

Hits free-agent market De Leon (elbow) elected free agency Monday, Do-Hyoung Park of MLB.com reports.

Impact De Leon had been removed from the Twins' 40-man roster and has decided to hit the free-agent market rather than accept an outright assignment. The right-hander underwent Tommy John surgery in July and will miss most, if not all, of the 2024 campaign.

OCTOBER 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Outrighted to Triple-A The Twins sent De Leon (elbow) outright to Triple-A St. Paul on Friday.

Impact De Leon posted a 4.67 ERA and 1.21 WHIP through 17.1 innings in the majors before undergoing Tommy John surgery in July. De Leon is expected to miss most, if not all, of next season.

OCTOBER 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Gets elbow surgery De Leon (elbow) underwent successful season-ending Tommy John surgery Wednesday along with additional procedures on his arm, Do-Hyoung Park of MLB.com reports.

Impact The Twins didn't go into detail on what the other procedures entailed, but De Leon was apparently diagnosed with more than a torn ligament in his right elbow after the team announced just under a month ago that he would require season-ending surgery. The Tommy John surgery is the second of De Leon's career, as he previously required the operation in 2018. In addition to missing the rest of the current season, the 30-year-old right-hander will most likely be sidelined for the entire 2024 campaign as well.

JULY 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Requires Tommy John surgery De Leon is set to undergo season-ending Tommy John surgery after he underwent an MRI on Monday that revealed a torn ligament in his right elbow, Bobby Nightengale of the Minneapoli...

Impact De Leon already underwent Tommy John surgery once back in 2018, and now he'll have to take another year-plus off as he recovers from his second procedure. He finishes 2023 with a 4.67 ERA and 1.21 WHIP through 17.1 frames and likely won't return until late in the 2024 season, if at all.

JUNE 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Placed on 15-day IL De Leon was placed on the 15-day injured list, Dan Hayes of The Athletic reports.

Impact De Leon left Saturday's game with pain in his elbow while making a warm-up pitch. He's set for an MRI and seems likely to have an extended absence.

JUNE 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Will be placed on injured list De Leon (elbow) told reporters after Saturday's game he will be placed on the 15-day injured list, Do-Hyoung Park of MLB.com reports.

Impact De Leon will also undergo an MRI on his elbow, but he told reporters that he immediately knew there was something wrong and felt an "electric shock" while throwing a warm-up pitch. The Twins will likely place him on the injured list prior to Sunday's game against Detroit, and they'll announce a corresponding move to replace De Leon on the roster.

JUNE 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Leaves with injury De Leon left Saturday's game versus Detroit with an apparent injury, Do-Hyoung Park of MLB.com reports.

Impact De Leon picked up the injury while warming up, and immediately ran off the mound. The right-hander will likely undergo testing to determine the severity of the injury, but he should be considered day-to-day until there are more updates.

JUNE 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Pitches 2.1 scoreless innings De Leon did not factor into the decision Saturday, pitching two scoreless innings against the Tigers while not allowing any hits or walks. He struck out two.

Impact De Leon opened the game for Minnesota and was highly-effective over his 2.1 innings of work, striking out two while not allowing a runner to reach base. He did basically all of his damage using his four-seamer and changeup and was part of a strong bullpen effort overall in shutting out the Tigers on the afternoon. The reliever had surrendered three runs over his last 2.1 innings coming in (over two appearances) but now holds a very solid 3.38 ERA on the season after Saturday's scoreless appearance.

JUNE 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

To start Saturday's bullpen game De Leon will start Saturday's game against the Tigers in a bullpen game, the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.

Impact De Leon will likely be used as an opener and pitch an inning or two. De Leon has been a productive middle reliever for the Twins since coming up from Triple-A in mid-May with a 3.86 ERA and 15:4 K:BB ratio in 14 innings. Walks have been his flaw (7.9 BB/9 his prior three major league seasons), so his current 2.6 BB/9 is worth watching.

JUNE 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Selected to MLB roster The Twins selected De Leon's contract from Triple-A St. Paul on Tuesday, Do-Hyoung Park of MLB.com reports.

Impact De Leon last pitched in the majors in 2021 with the Reds, recording an 8.35 ERA and 1.80 WHIP through 18.1 frames. He's done much better this season in the minors (3.62 ERA, 1.37 WHIP) and will take the place of Jorge Alcala (undisclosed), who landed on the injured list Tuesday.

MAY 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Reaches MiLB deal with Jays The Blue Jays signed De Leon to a minor-league contract Monday that includes an invitation to major-league spring training.

Impact He'll presumably get the chance to compete for a spot in the Toronto bullpen this spring, but the 29-year-old is more likely than not to report to Triple-A Buffalo before the regular season gets underway. He posted an 8.35 ERA and 1.80 WHIP across 18.1 innings at the big-league level with the Reds last season before getting released in July and linking up with the Red Sox on a minor-league deal shortly thereafter.

NOVEMBER 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Lands minors deal with Boston De Leon announced Thursday via his personal Twitter account that he signed a minor-league contract with the Red Sox.

Impact De Leon will be moving on to his fourth MLB organization after he was released by the Reds just over a week ago. After being demoted to Triple-A Louisville in early May, De Leon made 12 appearances out of the bullpen with the affiliate, logging a 4.63 ERA, 1.34 WHIP and 19 strikeouts in 11.2 innings. Expect him to report to Triple-A Worcester to begin his tenure with the Red Sox organization.

AUGUST 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Released by Reds De Leon was released by the Reds on Friday.

Impact De Leon opened the year on the active roster but was optioned in early May and designated for assignment in mid-July. He'll now leave in search of other opportunities, though he's likely to be stuck looking for a minor-league deal as he owns a career 8.44 ERA in 48 innings at the highest level.

JULY 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Loses 40-man spot The Reds designated De Leon for assignment Monday.

Impact De Leon earned a spot on the Reds' Opening Day roster, but he stuck around with the big club for a little over a month before he was optioned to Triple-A Louisville after posting an 8.35 ERA across his 18.1 innings out of the bullpen. The 28-year-old right-hander was dominant over his last nine relief outings at Louisville (0.96 ERA, 0.75 WHIP, 14:3 K:BB in 9.1 innings), and that improved form coupled with his prospect pedigree could be enough for another organization to put in a waiver claim for him now that Cincinnati has dropped him from its 40-man roster.

JULY 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Notes: De León optioned; Castellanos sits CINCINNATI -- The Reds made an adjustment to the bullpen ahead of Wednesday’s game with the White Sox by optioning right-hander José De León...

MAY 5, 2021 • MLB.COM

Sent down Wednesday De Leon was optioned to Triple-A Louisville on Wednesday.

Impact De Leon had allowed at least two runs in each of his last three relief outings, and he has an 8.35 ERA and 1.80 ERA in 18.1 innings to begin the season. The right-hander lost out on his rotation spot in early April when Sonny Gray returned to action, and he'll now lose out on his major-league roster spot. De Leon will attempt to sort things out in the minors after left-hander Cionel Perez was recalled Wednesday.

MAY 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Kelly, Diamondbacks to take on Mahle, Reds

The Diamondbacks will start Merrill Kelly on Wednesday and the Reds are expected to counter with Tyler Mahle

APRIL 21, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Kelly, Diamondbacks to take on Mahle, Reds

The Diamondbacks will start Merrill Kelly on Wednesday and the Reds are expected to counter with Tyler Mahle

APRIL 21, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Castillo expected to start as Cincinnati hosts Arizona

The Diamondbacks will start Zac Gallen on Tuesday while the Reds are expected to counter with Luis Castillo

APRIL 20, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Castillo expected to start as Cincinnati hosts Arizona

The Diamondbacks will start Zac Gallen on Tuesday while the Reds are expected to counter with Luis Castillo

APRIL 20, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Moving to bullpen De Leon will pitch out of the bullpen going forward, C. Trent Rosecrans of The Athletic reports.

Impact De Leon served as a member of the starting rotation for his first two appearances and posted a 7.71 ERA and 18:5 K:BB in 9.1 innings to begin the year. However, manager David Bell confirmed Wednesday that De Leon will move to a relief role since Sonny Gray (back) is slated to make his season debut Saturday. De Leon is unlikely to factor into high-leverage situations in the near future.

APRIL 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Shelled in loss De Leon (0-1) allowed six runs on eight hits and three walks while striking out nine over 4.1 innings in a loss to the Diamondbacks on Sunday.

Impact The righty was unable to pick up from his last start, throwing 61 of his 89 pitches for strikes. The 28-year-old saw limited action in 2020 and will have a lot of attention on him moving forward as the Reds decide whether to keep him in a starting role or move him to the bullpen upon teammate Sonny Gray's return.

APRIL 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE