JOSH STAUMONT NEWS

Free agent again The Cubs released Staumont on Thursday, Tommy Birch of the Des Moines Register reports.

Impact Staumont just inked a minor-league contract with the Cubs two weeks ago after he had been released by the Twins and the righty has now been cut loose again. The 30-year-old made just two appearances with Triple-A Iowa, allowing two runs over one inning while walking five batters. Staumont looked a few years ago like he would have a nice career as a reliever, but he's struggled to bounce back from thoracic outlet syndrome surgery.

AUGUST 23 • ROTOWIRE

Receives MiLB deal from Cubs The Cubs signed Staumont to a minor-league contract Friday, Darren Wolfson of Channel 5 Saint Paul reports.

Impact He will report to Triple-A Iowa for now, but Wolfson is hearing the Cubs could call the reliever up in the coming weeks. Staumont posted a 3.70 ERA in 24.1 innings with the Twins this season, but he had just a 18:14 K:BB and had surrendered 10 runs over his last six appearances before being released.

AUGUST 9 • ROTOWIRE

Released by Twins Staumont was released by the Twins on Saturday, Aaron Gleeman of The Athletic reports.

Impact Staumont was designated for assignment by Minnesota on Tuesday to open a spot on the 40-man roster for trade deadline addition Trevor Richards. Staumont went unclaimed on waivers prior to ultimately being let go Saturday. The reliever has produced a respectable 3.70 ERA and 1.27 WHIP with 18 strikeouts over 24.1 innings in 25 appearances with Minnesota this season and he'll likely get another shot with a big-league club this season.

AUGUST 4 • ROTOWIRE

DFA'd by Twins The Twins designated Staumont for assignment Tuesday, Dan Hayes of The Athletic reports.

Impact With Trevor Richards coming over to Minnesota in a trade with Toronto on Tuesday, Staumont will end up as the odd man out of a spot on the Twins' roster. The 30-year-old was able to get through his first seven MLB appearances of the year without allowing an earned run. However, he's given up 10 earned runs in just 4.2 innings since July 12.

JULY 30 • ROTOWIRE

Gives up first runs of season Staumont allowed two runs on two hits and a walk with a strikeout over one inning Friday against the Giants. He ended a 19.2-inning scoreless streak to begin the season.

Impact Staumont has had an impressive comeback after having thoracic outlet syndrome surgery last July. He's had increased velocity as the season has progressed, reaching a high of 101.1 mph with his fastball on July 7. However, he's been a bit lucky with a .185 BABIP and just a 20.5% strikeout rate. He may find a tougher road in the second half of the season, but he's been a steady middle relief option.

JULY 13 • ROTOWIRE

Extends scoreless streak Staumont allowed an unearned run on two hits while striking out one over two-thirds of an inning Monday against the White Sox. It was his first run allowed this season (on a throwi...

Impact Staumont has had an impressive comeback after having thoracic outlet syndrome surgery last July. He's had increased velocity as the season has progressed, reaching a high of 101.1 mph with his fastball on July 7. There are some causes for concern, however, as before Monday he hasn't had a great strikeout rate (20.3%), has a worrisome walk rate (11.6%) and an unsustainable 1.128 BABIP. Still, he's become a dependable option in middle relief for the Twins.

JULY 9 • ROTOWIRE

Aaron Judge's 5 RBIs lead Yankees over Twins 9-5 for 7th straight win and 18th in 22 games

Aaron Judge drove in five runs, Carlos Rodón retired his first 16 batters and the New York Yankees matched their longest winning streak of the season at seven by beating the Minnes...

JUNE 6 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Joins bullpen The Twins recalled Staumont from Triple-A St. Paul on Wednesday, Dan Hayes of The Athletic reports.

Impact Staumont has allowed five runs but boasts a 16:3 K:BB over 10.2 relief innings this season with St. Paul. If/when he makes an appearance with the Twins, it will be his first in the majors since he had thoracic outlet syndrome surgery last July.

MAY 8 • ROTOWIRE

Twins activate reliever Josh Staumont Staumont pitched well in his rehab at St. Paul, and reliever Jorge Alcala was sent to the Saints after losing Tuesday's game.

MAY 8 • STARTRIBUNE.COM

Twins reliever Josh Staumont regaining fastball after surgery last summer Twins pitcher Josh Staumont regaining fastball after recovering from thoracic outlet syndrome surgery last summer

MARCH 18 • STARTRIBUNE.COM

Right-hander Staumont signs one-year deal with Twins The Twins’ quiet offseason stirred on Wednesday with the signing of right-handed reliever Josh Staumont to a one-year contract worth just un...

DECEMBER 27, 2023 • MLB.COM

Minnesota Twins agree to terms with right-handed reliever Josh Staumont on a 1-year deal

The Minnesota Twins have agreed to terms with right-handed reliever Josh Staumont on a one-year contract, the team’s first major league free agency move of the offseason

DECEMBER 27, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Wednesday's Transactions BASEBALL Major League Baseball American League MINNESOTA TWINS — Agreed to terms with RHP Josh Staumont on a one-year contract.

DECEMBER 27, 2023 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM

Twins sign RHP Josh Staumont to one-year contract The Minnesota Twins signed right-hander Josh Staumont to a one-year contract on Wednesday.Financial terms were not announced for Staumont, w...

DECEMBER 27, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Twins sign veteran reliever Josh Staumont to one-year deal The former Royals righthander was sidelined after surgery for thoracic outlet syndrome last season.

DECEMBER 27, 2023 • STARTRIBUNE.COM

Moves into free agency Staumont (neck) became a free agent Friday after being non-tendered by the Royals.

Impact Staumont was designated for assignment by Kansas City on Tuesday and will now officially head into free agency. The 29-year-old reliever underwent surgery this past July for thoracic outlet syndrome and it's unclear when he might be able to return to a mound.

NOVEMBER 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Report: Royals P Josh Staumont to have surgery, likely done for '23 Kansas City Royals right-hander Josh Staumont will undergo thoracic outlet syndrome surgery and likely will miss the rest of the season, MLB...

JULY 15, 2023 • KANSASCITY.COM

Report: Royals P Josh Staumont to have surgery, likely done for '23 Kansas City Royals right-hander Josh Staumont will undergo thoracic outlet syndrome surgery and likely will miss the rest of the season, MLB...

JULY 15, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

To have season-ending surgery Staumont (neck) is expected to have thoracic outlet syndrome surgery in the coming days, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports.

Impact Staumont's upcoming surgery will almost certainly end his season. The right-hander will close 2023 with a mediocre 5.40 ERA, 1.45 WHIP and 24:13 K:BB through 20 innings. The Royals have not indicated if he'll be delayed to start spring training in 2024. Staumont was moved to the 60-day injured list Friday.

JULY 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Transferred to 60-day IL Staumont (neck) was transferred to the 60-day injured list Friday.

Impact Staumont had a setback with his neck strain late last month and now won't be eligible for activation until early August. Whether he will be ready by then isn't clear at this point.

JULY 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Suffers setback with neck Staumont suffered a setback this week in his recovery from a neck strain, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports.

Impact Staumont has been sent for a fresh round of tests to determine the severity of the setback. He was placed on the injured list in early June and might not be ready to return to the Royals' bullpen before the All-Star break.

JUNE 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Bullpen session on tap Wednesday Staumont (neck) played catch Monday and will throw a bullpen session Wednesday, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports.

Impact MRI results revealed Staumont's neck strain wasn't as severe as initially thought, so the 29-year-old reliever began throwing slightly ahead of schedule. He will likely require multiple bullpen sessions before heading on a rehab assignment, meaning he's likely to return near the beginning of July.

JUNE 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Placed on IL with neck strain Kansas City placed Staumont on the 15-day injured list Wednesday, retroactive to June 6, with a neck strain.

Impact Staumont will be out of action for two weeks while he recovers from the strain. The right-hander has been replaced on the roster by Austin Cox, with Cox heading up from Triple-A in a corresponding transaction. Staumont has struggled again thus far in 2023 with a 5.40 ERA and 1.45 WHIP over 21 appearances and 20 innings of work.

JUNE 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Serving as Monday's opener Staumont will serve as the opener during Monday's series opener in St. Louis, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports.

Impact Staumont struggled in Friday's appearance against the Nationals, allowing four runs on three hits and two walks while striking out one in one inning. He's served exclusively as a reliever in the majors but will begin Monday's game on the mound, while Mike Mayers expects to serve as the primary pitcher.

MAY 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Recalled from Triple-A The Royals recalled Staumont from Triple-A Omaha on Friday.

Impact After impressing during spring training with a 1.13 ERA over eight innings and throwing four scoreless frames in Triple-A to start the season, Staumont will get another crack at the big leagues. He will fill the roster spot previously held by Dylan Coleman, who was optioned to Omaha on Thursday.

APRIL 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE