APRIL 3 • DISPATCH.COM
LUIS FRÍAS
Columbus Clippers pitchers shut down St. Paul Saints for 2-0 victory Starter Parker Messick allowed three hits in for innings, and he was followed by Luis Frias (one inning), Zak Kent (two) and Parker Mushinsk...
Joins Cleveland as NRI The Guardians signed Frias on Thursday to a minor-league contract that includes an invitation to spring training.
Impact Frias, 26, battled a shoulder problem in 2024 and really struggled during his 9.2 major-league innings, yielding 16 runs (15 earned). He's collected a 28.4 percent strikeout rate at the Triple-A level, so the Guardians felt Frias was worth a shot on a no-risk, minor-league pact.
JANUARY 2 • ROTOWIRE
Hits open market Frias became a free agent Monday after clearing waivers.
Impact Frias failed to draw any interest while on the waiver wire, so he'll set his sights on finding a new club. He failed to settle in at the big-league level in 2024, accruing a 13.97 ERA and 2.69 WHIP with 12 strikeouts across 9.2 innings between stops in Arizona and Toronto.
NOVEMBER 5, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Sent back to minors The Blue Jays optioned Frias to Triple-A Buffalo on Wednesday.
Impact Since coming up from Triple-A on Sept. 6, Frias has allowed eight earned runs on eight hits and three walks in only 3.1 innings. He'll head back to the minors in order to get back on track, and the Jays will bring up Dillon Tate to fill the open spot in their bullpen.
SEPTEMBER 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Recalled from Triple-A Frias was recalled from Triple-A Buffalo prior to Friday's game against Atlanta.
Impact The 26-year-old righty gave up seven earned runs in 6.1 innings out of Arizona's bullpen earlier this year. Frias did not allow an earned run while striking out 11 in 8.1 innings while at Triple-A since getting claimed by the Blue Jays.
SEPTEMBER 6, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Claimed by Jays The Blue Jays claimed Frias off waivers from the Diamondbacks on Saturday and optioned him to Triple-A Buffalo.
Impact Two days after being DFA'd by the D-backs, Frias will reclaim a spot on a 40-man roster -- though he will remain in Triple-A upon joining his new organization. The 26-year-old owns a 4.88 ERA and 1.46 WHIP through 24 innings in the minors this year, and he's allowed seven earned runs in just 6.1 big-league frames.
AUGUST 10, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Designated for assignment The Diamondbacks designated Frias for assignment Thursday.
Impact Just two days after being optioned to Triple-A upon coming off the injured list, Frias will now lose his spot on the 40-man roster to make room for Andrew Knizner, who was claimed off waivers from Texas on Thursday. Frias has given up seven earned runs in just 6.1 innings in the big leagues this season and owns a 4.88 ERA and 1.46 WHIP through 24 frames with Reno.
AUGUST 8, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Riley, Braves fight back from early 6-run deficit to beat Diamondbacks 9-8
Austin Riley had three hits, the last an eighth-inning single that drove in the go-ahead run, and the Atlanta Braves overcame a six-run, first-inning deficit to beat the Arizona Di...APRIL 7, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Back in majors The Diamondbacks recalled Frias from Triple-A Reno on Friday.
Impact As rosters expand to 28 players Friday, Frias will provide the Diamondbacks with an additional bullpen arm. However, the 25-year-old righty hasn't had much success in the majors with a 5.71 ERA and 1.96 WHIP through 17.1 innings and will likely be limited to low-leverage situations.
SEPTEMBER 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Sent back to Reno Arizona optioned Frias to Triple-A Reno on Thursday.
Impact Frias has registered a 5.71 ERA, 1.96 WHIP and 16:13 K:BB in 17.1 innings this season at the major-league level. Justin Martinez will take his place in the Diamondbacks' bullpen ahead of Thursday's series opener against the Padres.
AUGUST 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Recalled from Reno Arizona recalled Frias from Triple-A Reno on Tuesday.
Impact This might be a brief stay in the majors for Frias as Andrew Chafin (paternity) spends a few days away from the club. Frias, 25, has allowed eight earned runs in 6.2 major-league innings this year with the Diamondbacks.
JULY 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Optioned to Reno Frias was optioned to Triple-A Reno on Saturday.
Impact Frias has struggled to a 10.80 ERA across a pair of brief stints in the big leagues this season, striking out eight while walking seven in 6.2 innings. Drey Jameson was recalled to take his place on the roster.
MAY 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Recalled from Triple-A Frias was recalled from Triple-A Reno by the Diamondbacks on Wednesday.
Impact Frias has struggled mightily thus far at the major-league level, holding a 10.23 ERA with 23 walks over 23 innings covering 20 appearances from 2021-23. He's had a dominant year at Reno, though, and will give Arizona a fresh bullpen arm.
MAY 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Optioned out to Triple-A Frias was optioned Tuesday to Triple-A Reno.
Impact Joe Mantiply (shoulder) has been activated from the IL in a corresponding roster move. Frias gave up four earned runs over 1.2 innings (two appearances) during his short stint in the Arizona bullpen.
APRIL 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Recalled from Triple-A Frias was recalled from Triple-A Reno by the Diamonbacks on Friday.
Impact As a result of Cole Sulser (shoulder) hitting the 15-day injured list, Frias will make what figures to be a temporary return to the majors. The 24-year-old righty allowed 20 earned runs over 17 innings with the D-backs last season and will likely be used primarily in low-leverage situations out of the bullpen.
APRIL 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Optioned to Triple-A The Diamondbacks optioned Frias to Triple-A Reno on Friday.
Impact Frias didn't fare well in the majors last season with a 10.59 ERA and 2.35 WHIP over 17 innings, and his spring wasn't much better. The 24-year-old reliever will need to re-establish himself in the minors before he can return to the D-backs' bullpen.
MARCH 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Heads back to minors Frias was optioned to Triple-A Reno on Wednesday.
Impact Frias spent a week and a half in the Diamondbacks' bullpen but will head back to the minors after giving up four runs on four hits and four walks while striking out two in 1.2 innings over his last two appearances. Sean Poppen was called up Wednesday to take Frias' place in the bullpen.
SEPTEMBER 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Longoria's pinch-single sends Giants over Diamondbacks 3-2
Pinch-hitter Evan Longoria had a go-ahead, two-run single in the eighth inning and the San Francisco Giants went on to beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 3-2SEPTEMBER 25, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Recalled by Arizona Frias was recalled from Triple-A Reno on Sunday.
Impact The 24-year-old was demoted to Reno in early September but will rejoin the big-league club with Keynan Middleton (toe) headed to the injured list. Frias allowed seven earned runs over 5.2 innings during his previous stint in the majors, though he didn't allow any runs in five of his six outings.
SEPTEMBER 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Carroll's double in debut caps comeback, D-backs beat Phils
Corbin Carroll hit a go-ahead, two-run double in his big league debut and the Arizona Diamondbacks climbed out of an early seven-run hole to batter the Philadelphia Phillies 13-7AUGUST 30, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Cardinals beat Diamondbacks 6-4 for seventh straight win
Nolan Arenado hit a two-run single in the seventh inning and finished with three RBIs, helping the St. Louis Cardinals stretch their winning streak to seven games with a 6-4 win ov...AUGUST 21, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Moves up to majors The Diamondbacks recalled Frias from Triple-A Reno ahead of Sunday's game against the Cardinals.
Impact Frias will give Arizona some much-needed length out of the bullpen in the series finale after five relievers were needed to cover the final 3.2 innings of Saturday's 16-7 loss to St. Louis. One of those relievers, Edwin Uceta, was optioned to Triple-A to clear a spot on the 26-man active roster and in the bullpen for Frias, who is expected to work in a low-leverage role for the duration of his stay in Arizona.
AUGUST 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Rios, Betts hit back-to-back HRs, Dodgers top D-backs 6-4
Edwin Ríos and Mookie Betts hit back-to-back homers in the second inning, Trea Turner added a solo shot in the sixth and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 6-4 o...MAY 28, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Sent to minors Frias was optioned to Triple-A Reno on Friday.
Impact Frias has been with the big-league club for the past week and made two appearances for Arizona, during which he allowed four runs on eight hits and three walks with one strikeout over 3.2 innings. Tyler Holton was promoted from Reno in a corresponding move.
MAY 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Returns to majors The Diamondbacks recalled Frias from Triple-A Reno on Wednesday.
Impact He'll take the spot in the bullpen that previously belonged to Edwin Uceta, who was optioned to Reno after throwing three innings in long relief in Game 2 of Tuesday's doubleheader with the Dodgers. Frias, who most recently tossed two innings Sunday for Reno, will give the Diamondbacks a fresh relief arm for Wednesday's series finale.
MAY 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
