KEYNAN MIDDLETON NEWS

Salvador Perez homers again as Royals topple Mariners 4-2

Salvador Perez homered for the fourth straight game, lining a two-run shot off the top of the fence for his 37th of the season to lead the Kansas City Royals over the Seattle Marin...

AUGUST 28, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Outrighted to minors The Mariners outrighted Middleton to Triple-A Tacoma on Saturday, Corey Brock of The Athletic reports.

Impact The righty went unclaimed on waivers after being designated for assignment Thursday. With a 4.94 ERA in 31 innings this season, Middleton has pitched well enough to get another opportunity with Seattle if injuries create an opening in the bullpen.

AUGUST 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

DFA'd by Seattle The Mariners designated Middleton for assignment Thursday.

Impact Seattle removed Middleton from the 40-man roster to clear a spot for veteran reliever Sean Doolittle, whom the Mariners claimed off waivers from Cincinnati. Before he was demoted to Triple-A Tacoma on Wednesday, Middleton made 32 appearances for Seattle, logging a 4.94 ERA and 1.58 WHIP in 31 innings while collecting four saves and three holds.

AUGUST 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Optioned to Triple-A Middleton was optioned to Triple-A Tacoma on Wednesday.

Impact Middleton rejoined Seattle's bullpen since June 24, but he had inconsistent results since the All-Star break. The righty posted a 7.88 ERA and 2.88 WHIP in eight innings across his last nine appearances and will attempt to get back on track with the minor-league club. Casey Sadler was reinstated from the paternity list to take his place in the bullpen.

AUGUST 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Mariners score 4 in 11th to earn 6-3 win over Astros

Ty France tied the game with a solo home run in the ninth inning and put the Seattle Mariners on top with an RBI single in the 11th before Kyle Seager belted a three-run homer in a...

AUGUST 22, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Matz expected to start for the Blue Jays against Mariners

The Mariners will send Logan Gilbert to the mound Sunday and the Blue Jays will give Steven Matz the start

AUGUST 15, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Torrens' HR, 5 RBIs lift Mariners over Blue Jays 9-3

Toronto center fielder George Springer departed with an ankle injury, part of a tough night for the Blue Jays during a 9-3 loss to Luis Torrens and the Seattle Mariners

AUGUST 15, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Takes loss in extra innings Middleton (0-2) was tagged with the loss in relief Friday against the Yankees after giving up an unearned run on one hit and one walk while striking out one across two-thirds of an...

Impact Middleton pitched the bottom of the 11th inning and while he intentionally walked Rougned Odor, he also recorded two outs when he retired Gleyber Torres and Kyle Higashioka. However, he allowed the walkoff RBI when Brett Gardner singled to center, scoring Joey Gallo. Middleton hasn't been a reliable presence out of the bullpen for the Mariners of late and has given up runs in five of his last seven appearances.

AUGUST 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Heaney expected to start as New York hosts Seattle

The Mariners will start Chris Flexen on Saturday and the Yankees are expected to counter with Andrew Heaney

AUGUST 7, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Heaney expected to start as New York hosts Seattle

The Mariners will start Chris Flexen on Saturday and the Yankees are expected to counter with Andrew Heaney

AUGUST 7, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Gardner lifts Yanks over Mariners 3-2 in 11 for 4th straight

Brett Gardner singled home the winning run with two outs in the 11th inning and the surging New York Yankees staged two late comebacks before beating the Seattle Mariners 3-2 for t...

AUGUST 7, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Tagged with loss as opener Middleton (0-1) took the loss Wednesday, surrendering five runs on five hits and a walk over one inning in a 6-3 loss to the Rockies. He struck out one.

Impact Deployed as an opener for the first time in his big-league career, Middleton looked decidedly uncomfortable in the role as Colorado smoked a barrage of line drives off the right-hander, with the biggest blow being a bases-loaded double by Dom Nunez. Middleton now has a 10.38 ERA for Seattle since the beginning of June, managing only a 4:4 K:BB through 8.2 innings in that time, and he'll remain in a low-leverage role until he can find some consistency.

JULY 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Gomber back from injured list, pitches Rockies past Mariners

Austin Gomber pitched effectively for six innings in his return from the injured list, Dom Nunez hit a three-run double in a five-run first inning and the Colorado Rockies beat the...

JULY 21, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Opening Wednesday Middleton will start Wednesday's game against the Rockies, Ryan Divish of The Seattle Times reports.

Impact Middleton will make the first start of his major-league career while serving as the opener in the series finale at Colorado. The right-hander has given up one run over 5.2 frames since returning from the injured list in late June. Chris Flexen is likely to work as the primary pitcher Wednesday.

JULY 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Impressive since return to majors Middleton owns a 1.93 ERA across the 4.2 innings covering his four appearances since being recalled from Triple-A Tacoma on June 24.

Impact Middleton has been able to carry over the momentum he generated during his latest stint with the Rainiers, posting a trio of scoreless efforts since his return to the big-league club. The right-hander has made some fantasy impact this season with four saves and three holds, but his 16:11 K:BB across 23 innings does have ample room for improvement.

JULY 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Scoreless effort in majors return Middleton fired a scoreless fifth inning during a loss to the White Sox on Sunday, issuing two walks and recording a strikeout.

Impact The big right-hander was just recalled from Triple-A Tacoma on Thursday, and Sunday marked his first majors appearance since June 9. Middleton struggled through his last two appearances before his demotion, but he was solid over three outings with the Rainiers (4 IP, 5 H, 1 ER, 7:2 K:BB).

JUNE 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Recalled by Mariners Middleton was recalled by the Mariners on Thursday.

Impact Middleton made three minor-league appearances (one start) after he was optioned to Triple-A Tacoma, and he allowed one run over five hits and two walks while striking out seven in four innings. The right-hander posted a 4.42 ERA and 1.09 WHIP in 18.1 innings with the Mariners earlier in the season, and he picked up four saves and three holds. While Kendall Graveman has been the slight favorite for save chances recently, Middleton could factor into some late-game situations if he performs well during his return to the big-league bullpen.

JUNE 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Mariners get back reliever Graveman after COVID issue

Seattle Mariners reliever Kendall Graveman is back with the team after being on the injured list following a COVID-19 scare

JUNE 11, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Sent to Triple-A Middleton was optioned to Triple-A Tacoma on Friday.

Impact The 27-year-old has four saves and three holds for Seattle this season, but he'll make a trip to the minors after surrendering five runs (four earned) across his past two outings. Middleton hasn't been terrible this season with a 4.42 ERA, 1.09 WHIP and 14:9 K:BB over 16.2 innings, but the Mariners opted to demote him with closer Kendall Graveman (undisclosed) returning from the COVID-19 injured list Friday.

JUNE 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Notches fourth save Middleton worked a perfect ninth inning and earned a save over the Rangers on Sunday.

Impact Middleton needed just five pitches to retire the Rangers in order and pick up his fourth save of the season Sunday. He's allowed just one run over his last 13.1 innings, lowering his season ERA to 2.76. The 27-year-old also has three holds and has yet to blow a save chance.

MAY 31, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Kikuchi, Mariners hand Rangers 12th straight road loss, 4-2

Yusei Kikuchi took a no-hit bid into the sixth inning, Kyle Seager homered and the Seattle Mariners sent the Texas Rangers to their 12th straight road loss, 4-2

MAY 30, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Gets third hold Middleton secured his third hold in a win over the Rangers on Friday, allowing a hit and a walk over two-thirds of an inning while also recording a strikeout.

Impact Middleton got the first two outs of the eighth inning on 19 pitches before giving way to Erik Swanson. The scoreless effort was the fourth consecutive for the reliever, who's also recorded his third save and lowered his ERA from 3.86 to 2.93 over that span.

MAY 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Lewis homers, M's hand Rangers 10th straight road loss 3-2

Kyle Lewis doubled and scored Seattle’s first run, then hit a two-run opposite-field homer an inning later that proved to be the difference in the Mariners’ 3-2 win over Texas, the...

MAY 29, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Earns save Monday Middleton recorded a save Monday after tossing a scoreless inning with two strikeouts against the Athletics.

Impact Middleton missed around three weeks with a strained biceps, but he didn't disappoint in his first save opportunity since being activated from the injured list Friday. The 27-year-old has now gone 3-for-3 in save chances this season, and he's only given up one run across his last 10.2 innings of work (11 appearances).

MAY 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Tatis hits 50th career homer, Padres rout Mariners 16-1

Fernando Tatis Jr. became the fastest shortstop in history to hit 50 home runs, punctuating his three-run shot with a bat flip, and made another spectacular defensive play for the...

MAY 22, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS