MATT ANDRIESE NEWS

Orioles' Means means business in opener, beats Red Sox 3-0

John Means pitched seven innings of one-hit ball, retiring the last 18 batters he faced to lead the Baltimore Orioles to a 3-0 victory over the Red Sox in their rain-delayed opener

APRIL 2, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Beginning year in bullpen Manager Alex Cora said Andriese rejoined the team Tuesday and is slated to begin the season in the bullpen, Bill Koch of The Providence Journal reports.

Impact Andriese had been away from the team for only a few days due to COVID-19-related contact-tracing concerns, so he should be ready to go for Opening Day. Though Eduardo Rodriguez (arm) is expected to begin the season on the injured list, the Red Sox are expected to turn to Tanner Houck rather than Andriese to fill in as the fifth starter to begin the season.

MARCH 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

The Latest: Red Sox closer Matt Barnes tests positive

The Boston Red Sox say closer Matt Barnes has tested positive for COVID-19 and won’t be ready for opening day

MARCH 27, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Away from team Andriese was scratched from his spring start against the Pirates on Saturday due to contact tracing, Sean McAdam of BostonSportsJournal.com reports.

Impact Manager Alex Cora announced Saturday that right-hander Matt Barnes has tested positive for COVID-19, and Andriese is one of several members of the organization who will be away from the team due to contact tracing. Andriese is expected to serve as a swingman for Boston this year, but it's not yet clear whether he'll be able to return to the team in time for Opening Day.

MARCH 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Throws four scoreless innings Andriese allowed two hits and a walk while striking out three over four scoreless innings in Tuesday's spring game against Atlanta.

Impact Andriese pitched in relief after game starter Tanner Houck. Both pitchers were on the fringe of the rotation, as Boston manager Alex Cora kicked around the idea of six-man rotation. Cora announced Tuesday he will go with a five-man rotation, per Ian Browne of MLB.com. He didn't name the five, but it's fairly obvious it will consist of Eduardo Rodriguez, Nathan Eovaldi, Garrett Richards, Martin Perez and Nick Pivetta. As such, Andriese is expected to pitch in a swing role while Houck, who struggled mightily with command in Grapefruit League play, will likely head to the alternate site and eventually Triple-A Worcester.

MARCH 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Mets celebrate World Series title -- in their minds

Michael Conforto and his New York Mets sprinted to celebrate the World Series title

MARCH 10, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Retires all six batters Andriese struck out one over a scoreless two innings in Thursday's spring game against the Orioles.

Impact Andriese retired all six batters faced during a strike-zone pounding outing. At this point, Andriese is being prepared as a starter and reliever and will likely pitch in both roles, but he could emerge in the rotation if Boston deploys a six-man rotation. Red Sox manager Alex Cora is working with a six-man starting staff during spring training but has not committed to that configuration for the regular season.

MARCH 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Alderson: `Some of our players aren’t defensive geniuses'

New York Mets president Sandy Alderson says he is emphasizing offense over defense but Kevin Pillar and Albert Almora Jr_ were brought in to help.”

MARCH 4, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Will start Thursday Andriese will start Thursday's spring game against Baltimore, Chris Cotillo of MassLive.com reports.

Impact The Red Sox are rolling out a six-man rotation during the first week of spring games but are not committing to that number for the regular season. Andriese has been used as both a starter and a reliever during his MLB career and will be stretched out during spring training.

FEBRUARY 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Possible swing man Boston manager Alex Cora said Andriese is being targeted for a swingman role, Chris Cotillo of MassLive.com reports. "We're going to stretch him as a starter and see where we go th...

Impact Cora mentioned Brian Johnson, who served in a similar role for the 2018 champion Red Sox, when discussing Andriese's likely role in 2021. Johnson threw 99.1 innings in 2018, making 13 starts and 25 appearances out of the bullpen. It should be a familiar role for Andriese, who has made 50 starts and 123 relief appearances during a six-year MLB career.

FEBRUARY 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Matt Andriese eager to learn with, show what he can do for Red Sox - The Boston Globe The 31-year-old swingman, signed as a free agent in December, should get every opportunity to contribute given Boston's need for pitching.

FEBRUARY 14, 2021 • BOSTONGLOBE.COM

AL East teams at the start of spring training

A team-by-team look at the American League East entering spring training, including key players each club acquired and lost, and dates of the first workout for pitchers and catcher...

FEBRUARY 11, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Red Sox: Signing Matt Andriese was a no-brainer thanks to his history Red Sox signee Matt Andriese has a long history with Boston The Boston Red Sox have been pretty quiet so far this winter in what may be one...

JANUARY 4, 2021 • BOSOXINJECTION.COM

Red Sox sign RHP Andriese to $2.1 million, 1-year deal

The Red Sox have signed right-hander Matt Andriese to a $2.1 million, one-year deal to bolster the back end of their starting rotation

DECEMBER 24, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Hits open market Andriese was non-tendered by the Angels on Wednesday.

Impact He has operated as a long reliever and/or swing man for his entire career and has not logged an ERA under 4.50 since 2016. Last year, he posted a 4.50 ERA and a career-best 1.00 WHIP, so he should catch on somewhere, but he may need to accept a pay cut.

DECEMBER 3, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Angels non-tender 5 pitchers at deadline The Angels announced Wednesday that they did not offer contracts to five pitchers, making them free agents: right-handers Justin Anderson, M...

DECEMBER 3, 2020 • MLB.COM

Angels acquire SS José Iglesias from Orioles for 2 prospects

The Los Angeles Angels have acquired veteran shortstop José Iglesias from the Baltimore Orioles in a trade for minor league right-handers Garrett Stallings and Jean Pinto

DECEMBER 3, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Dodgers 5 HRs, bounce Angels 9-5; Astros get last AL spot

Justin Turner homered twice and AJ Pollock, Will Smith and Edwin Ríos also went deep as the Los Angeles Dodgers rallied to beat the Angels 9-5

SEPTEMBER 26, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Marlins, Reds, Astros lock up spots in the postseason

SEPTEMBER 26, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

D-backs blow 7-run lead, but Peralta's HR beats Angels 9-8

The Arizona Diamondbacks blew a seven-run lead before rallying for a 9-8 victory over the Los Angeles Angels

SEPTEMBER 16, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Picks up save in second straight Andriese picked up the save against the Rockies on Sunday, striking out four across two scoreless innings. He did not allow a baserunner.

Impact After Andriese picked up his first save of the campaign in Saturday's win, manager Joe Maddon didn't hesitate to go right back to the right-hander Sunday. Andriese logged two clean innings, striking out four Rockies while not allowing a baserunner. Though Ty Buttrey and Felix Pena have received the bulk of save opportunities in recent weeks, it would not be surprising to see Andriese get another shot to close going forward.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Pujols hits homer No. 660 as Angels rally to beat Rox 5-3

Albert Pujols tied Willie Mays for fifth place on the career homer list with a two-run shot in the eighth inning, and the Los Angeles Angels rallied for a 5-3 win over the slumping...

SEPTEMBER 13, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Collects first save Andriese earned the save against Colorado on Saturday, pitching a perfect inning and striking out one batter.

Impact With usual closer Ty Buttrey having been deployed in the 10th inning, the Angels turned to Andriese to shut the door on the Rockies after jumping to a three-run lead. The right-hander was up to the task, needing only seven pitches to nail down the save. Andriese hasn't been all that effective for the Angels this season -- he has a 5.40 ERA over 10 outings -- so he'll likely resume his low-leverage role moving forward.

SEPTEMBER 13, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Walsh hits 3-run homer in 11th, Angels beat Rockies 5-2

Jared Walsh hit a two-out, three-run homer in the 11th inning and the Los Angeles Angels beat the Colorado Rockies 5-2

SEPTEMBER 13, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Bregman gets big hit as Astros rally past Dodgers

SEPTEMBER 12, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS