KYLE MULLER NEWS

Optioned to Triple-A level Oakland optioned Muller to Triple-A Las Vegas on Tuesday.

Impact Muller was lit up for six earned runs on eight hits and two walks in a five-inning start Monday at Seattle. The 25-year-old left-hander carries a brutal 8.04 ERA in 47 innings (10 starts) this season at the major-league level.

MAY 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Hit hard in loss Muller (1-4) allowed six runs on eight hits and two walks while striking out three over five innings, taking the loss Monday versus the Mariners.

Impact Muller struggled early, giving up a two-run home run to Jarred Kelenic in the first inning and a three-run blast to Jose Caballero an inning later. Muller has allowed at least five runs in six of his 10 starts this season, including each of his last four outings. He has an awful 8.04 ERA with a 1.96 WHIP and 33:23 K:BB across 47 innings. It won't get any easier, as he's tentatively projected for a home start versus the Astros this weekend.

MAY 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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MAY 17, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Gives up five in no-decision Muller did not factor into the decision Tuesday, allowing five runs on eight hits over four innings against the Diamondbacks. He struck out three.

Impact Muller's start seemed to be doomed from the get-go, as Christian Walker tagged him for a two-run home run in the first inning that scored Emmanuel Rivera and increased Muller's streak of allowing a home run to seven straight starts. The lefty ended up allowing five runs, marking his third consecutive appearance giving up at least five runs. If there was any positive takeaway from Tuesday's contest, it would be that Muller didn't hand out a single walk for the first time all year. Considering Muller has yet to go six innings in a start and has only struck out more than three batters two times in nine appearances. Muller offers little value to fantasy managers.

MAY 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Tagged with third loss Muller (1-3) took the loss Wednesday, allowing six runs on five hits and three walks over four innings against the Yankees. He struck out six.

Impact It's been a tough year so far for Muller, who's now allowed five or more runs in four out of eight starts. The 25-year-old left-hander sports an unsightly 7.34 ERA and 1.95 WHIP -- both the highest marks among qualified pitchers -- with 27:21 K:BB. Muller will look to get on track in his next outing, tentatively scheduled for next week against Arizona, though he can be ignored for fantasy purposes.

MAY 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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MAY 6, 2023 • MLB.COM

Tagged with five runs Muller (1-2) allowed five runs on eight hits and three walks over 5.1 innings, striking out one and earning a win over the Royals.

Impact Muller worked through three scoreless innings before coughing up a two-run homer to Nick Pratto fourth. The Royals plated another run in the fifth and two more in the sixth, chasing Muller from the contest. His one punchout was his lowest total in any start this season and he's now sporting a pedestrian 21:18 K:BB through 34 frames. Muller will carry a 6.62 ERA into his next outing, which is projected to be a road matchup with the Yankees next week.

MAY 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Shows improvement in no-decision Muller allowed one run on five hits and two walks over five innings against Cincinnati on Saturday. He struck out three and did not factor in the decision.

Impact Muller entered the contest having given up 16 earned runs over 13 innings across his previous three starts, so a positive outing was much needed. The southpaw didn't overpower the Reds -- he struck out just three batters and notched a meager six swinging strikes -- but he was able to limit them to a Luke Maile solo homer. The improvement should help Muller build some confidence, but it's unlikely to put his name in the minds of fantasy managers. With a 6.28 ERA and a 20:15 K:BB over 28.2 innings, he's pretty far off the radar for the time being.

APRIL 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Roughed up again Muller (0-2) took the loss Sunday, allowing four runs on seven hits and four walks over five innings in a 5-2 loss against the Rangers. He struck out three.

Impact Muller struggled once again Sunday, giving up at least seven hits for the third straight start while increasing his season ERA to 7.23. He couldn't handle the top of the Rangers lineup, giving up a three-run home run to two-hole hitter Robbie Grossman in the second inning and letting leadoff man Marcus Semien reach safely three times. Through five starts, Muller has seen his velocity dip down to 92.8 mph from 94.3 mph last season, a concerning fact considering his inability to generate swings-and-misses.

APRIL 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Chased early in tough outing Muller (0-1) allowed six runs on 13 hits and two walks over four innings Monday. He punched out three batters and took a loss against the Cubs.

Impact Muller coughed up two runs through three innings before the Cubs broke the game open in the fourth. He was tagged with six hits in that frame, including three RBI singles. After allowing just three runs through his first 10.2 innings, Muller has given up 12 runs in his last two starts, spiking his ERA to 7.23. He'll carry a 14:9 K:BB into his next start, which is scheduled to be on the road against the Angels next week.

APRIL 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Athletics bring 4-game losing streak into matchup with the Cubs

The Oakland Athletics aim to break their four-game slide when they play the Chicago Cubs

APRIL 17, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Gives up six against Orioles Muller did not factor into the decision Tuesday, allowing six runs on seven hits and three walks over four innings against the Orioles. He struck out three.

Impact The left-hander avoids a loss because Oakland offers a good amount of run support, but it was not a strong outing for the rookie southpaw. A mediocre effort turned into a poor one when he gave up a three-run homer to Ryan Mountcastle in the fifth that made the score 7-6 Athletics. Over three starts, Muller has registered a 5.52 ERA, 1.50 WHIP and 11:7 K:BB across 14.2 innings of work.

APRIL 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Athletics bring road losing streak into matchup against the Orioles

The Oakland Athletics hit the road against the Baltimore Orioles looking to end a four-game road slide

APRIL 11, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Throws 95 pitches in no-decision Muller completed 5.2 innings against Cleveland on Wednesday, allowing two runs on four hits and three walks while striking out five batters. He did not factor in the decision.

Impact Muller breezed through five scoreless frames, but he departed after allowing back-to-back baserunners with two outs in the sixth. Domingo Acevedo came on in relief, and he gave up a two-run double, with both tallies being charged to Muller. Despite the disappointing ending, this was nonetheless another positive step for the southpaw, as it built upon his one-run, five-inning outing Opening Day. Muller is by no means a must-roster player in fantasy, but he's become a more intriguing pickup with his pair of solid outings to start the campaign.

APRIL 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Athletics and Guardians meet to determine series winner

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APRIL 5, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Pitches well in season opener Muller tossed five innings against the Angels on Thursday, allowing one run on four hits and one walk while striking out three batters. He did not factor in the decision.

Impact Muller got the Opening Day nod for Oakland despite pitching in just three big-league games last season, and he rose to the occasion by limiting Los Angeles to just one run. The southpaw was by no means overpowering -- he notched just five swinging strikes and three punchouts -- but this was nonetheless a promising start to the campaign after he allowed 11 runs over 12.1 innings in the majors last year. Fantasy managers may want to see Muller succeed over multiple outings before plucking him off the waiver wire, though he appears to be locked into Oakland's rotation and has shown enough success in the minors to be worth a speculative add in deeper formats.

MARCH 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Athletics host the Angels in the season opener

The Oakland Athletics host the Los Angeles Angels for the season opener

MARCH 29, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

MLB Opening Day starters 2023: Ranking all 15 pitching matchups, from Max Scherzer vs. Sandy Alcantara to Shohei Ohtani vs. Kyle Muller MLB Opening Day has some boom -- and bust -- pitching matchups.

MARCH 24, 2023 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

MLB Opening Day starters 2023: Ranking all 15 pitching matchups, from Max Scherzer vs. Sandy Alcantara to Shohei Ohtani vs. Kyle Muller MLB Opening Day has some boom -- and bust -- pitching matchups.

MARCH 24, 2023 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Named Opening Day starter Muller has been named the Athletics' Opening Day starter for their March 30 matchup against the Angels, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports.

Impact It wasn't even a sure thing Muller was locked into a rotation spot prior to this announcement, but the A's don't exactly have any good options for the assignment. The left-hander has been hit and miss this spring, posting a 5.65 ERA and 10:3 K:BB over 14.1 innings of work. Muller has some fantasy potential but should probably be viewed as a streaming option initially.

MARCH 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Mixed bag in spring Muller is 1-2 with a 5.65 ERA, 1.60 WHIP and 6:3 K:BB across 14.1 innings over four Cactus League appearances (three starts).

Impact The offseason trade acquisition's Athletics debut Feb. 26 against the Brewers went smoothly, with Muller firing a pair of scoreless innings during which he allowed two hits and a walk. However, the towering southpaw has pitched to plenty of contact during his subsequent three trips to the mound, surrendering 10 runs (nine earned) on 18 hits, two walks and a hit batsman. Muller has been in contention for a back-end rotation spot with Drew Rucinski and JP Sears, and Steve Stockmar of MLB.com notes the big lefty's five-inning, 57-pitch outing against the Reds on Saturday caught the eye of manager Mark Kotsay. "He came out that first inning and really pounded the zone with his fastball," Kotsay said postgame. "I think he's recognizing the importance of the fastball and got through a full five innings. I thought he did a good job."

MARCH 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Muller making statement in bid for rotation spot MESA, Ariz. -- Kyle Muller made his biggest statement of the spring in his effort to crack one of Oakland’s remaining spots in a starting ro...

MARCH 19, 2023 • MLB.COM

A's reach deals with infielder/outfielders Díaz, Peterson

Aledmys Díaz and Jace Peterson, who both can play the infield and outfield, reached agreements with the Oakland Athletics on two-year contracts through the 2024 season

DECEMBER 14, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Murphy to Braves, William Contreras to Brews in 3-team trade

The Atlanta Braves have acquired catcher Sean Murphy from the Oakland Athletics as part of a three-team deal that also sent All-Star catcher William Contreras to the Milwaukee Brew...

DECEMBER 12, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

A's get Braves' top prospect Muller in 3-team, 9-player trade OAKLAND, Calif. -- The Oakland A’s acquired left-handed pitcher Kyle Muller, right-handed pitcher Freddy Tarnok, catcher Manny Piña, and min...

DECEMBER 12, 2022 • MLB.COM