Springer homers again, Blue Jays hand Rays 5th straight loss
George Springer homered for the second straight day, Santiago Espinal hit his first career home run and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Tampa Bay Rays 6-3JULY 3, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
MATT WISLER
Takes loss Sunday Wisler (0-1) was charged with the loss against the Angels on Sunday, allowing an earned run on one hit and recording a strikeout over one inning.
Impact The veteran right-hander immediately faltered in the task of preserving a 4-4 tie, allowing a solo home run to the first batter he faced, Phil Gosselin. Wisler was able to get through the rest of the frame unscathed, but the loss stuck since the Rays never regained a lead. The earned run marked the first allowed by Wisler across eight appearances with the Rays.
JUNE 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Ohtani hits 25th homer, drives in 3 as Angels beat Rays 6-4
Shohei Ohtani hit his 25th homer and drove in three runs, and the Los Angeles Angels stopped a five-game losing streak by beating the Tampa Bay Rays 6-4JUNE 27, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Grabs hold in team debut Wisler secured his first hold in a win over the Orioles on Sunday, firing a perfect seventh inning during which he recorded a strikeout.
Impact Wisler got eight of an efficient 12 pitches into the strike zone during his Rays debut, which was a welcome change from the the struggles that had led to a 6.05 ERA across 19.1 innings with the Giants before Friday's trade. The veteran swingman sports the type of versatile profile that could make him a natural fit for a team that's known to be creative with how it deploys pitchers capable of working multiple innings.
JUNE 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Wisler excited for 'fresh slate' with Rays The Rays’ newest addition to the bullpen is looking forward to the fresh start. Right-hander Matt Wisler believes he has made improvements o...
JUNE 12, 2021 • MLB.COM
Rays become first team to reach 40 wins, 4-2 over Orioles
Ryan Yarbrough followed up a rare Tampa Bay complete game with six solid innings and the Rays became the first team to reach 40 wins this season, beating the Baltimore Orioles 4-2JUNE 12, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Giants send Wisler to Rays for Minors lefty The Giants bolstered their organizational pitching depth on Friday by sending right-handed reliever Matt Wisler and cash considerations to t...
JUNE 11, 2021 • MLB.COM
Rays acquire Matt Wisler from Giants The Rays on Friday acquired right-hander Matt Wisler and cash considerations from the San Francisco Giants in exchange for Minor League left...
JUNE 11, 2021 • MLB.COM
Traded to Tampa Bay Wisler was traded from the Giants to the Rays along with cash considerations Friday with Michael Plassmeyer heading the other way, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.
Impact The Rays have a well-earned reputation for getting the most out of previously mediocre pitchers, so there's certainly a possibility Wisler shows something new going forward. There's reason to believe he's far better than the 6.05 ERA he's produced in 21 relief appearances so far this season, as his excellent combination of a 31.7 percent strikeout rate and 7.3 percent walk rate should be enough to offset a very low 28.0 percent groundball rate. Even if the Rays do coax something new out of him, however, he's unlikely to get many (if any) save chances, limiting his fantasy appeal.
JUNE 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Notes: Dickerson to IL (back); Wisler DFA'd ARLINGTON -- The Giants’ roster churn continued on Wednesday after left fielder Alex Dickerson landed on the 10-day injured list with an upp...
JUNE 9, 2021 • MLB.COM
Designated for assignment Wisler was designated for assignment by the Giants on Wednesday, Kerry Crowley of The San Jose Mercury News reports.
Impact Wisler had a somewhat rocky start to the season, as he had a 1-2 record and recorded a 6.05 ERA in 19 innings across 21 relief appearances. He'll now be removed from the 40-man roster as part of a shuffle to make room for Sam Long and James Sherfy, whose contracts were selected Wednesday.
JUNE 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Dodgers outlast rival Giants 4-3 in homer-filled contest
Max Muncy hit a go-ahead solo shot leading off the sixth — one of five home runs in the game — and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the San Francisco Giants 4-3MAY 28, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Reinstated from bereavement list Wisler was reinstated from the bereavement list Thursday.
Impact Wisler was away from the team for a few days, but will now return to the team's bullpen. He has a poor 6.75 ERA through 16 innings this season, but his 20:4 K:BB suggests better results could be on the way. Sam Selman was optioned to Triple-A Sacramento in the corresponding move.
MAY 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Injuries & Roster Moves: Webb throws longer MLB.com is keeping track of the Giants' recent transactions and any injury updates that occur this season. Check back here for answers to qu...
MAY 26, 2021 • MLB.COM
Lux slam, pitcher Urías 3 RBIs send Dodgers past Giants 11-5
Gavin Lux hit a grand slam, Julio Urías drove in three runs to help back his gem on the mound, and the Los Angeles Dodgers pounded the Giants 11-5 for their seventh straight win an...MAY 23, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Shifts to bereavement list Wisler was placed on the bereavement list Sunday, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com reports.
Impact Wisler will step away from the team for a few days to attend funeral services for his grandmother, according to Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle. Sam Selman was recalled from Triple-A Sacramento in a corresponding move.
MAY 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Perfect inning for hold Wisler pitched a perfect eighth inning with one strikeout to earn a hold in Sunday's 4-1 win over Pittsburgh.
Impact The right-hander has strung together 5.1 scoreless innings over his last four appearances. Wisler was inconsistent to start the year, which is reflected in his 6.28 ERA and 1.12 WHIP across 14.1 innings. He's also collected a 1-2 record, two holds and a blown save in 16 appearances, but his recent success could lead to more high-leverage assignments.
MAY 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Gray stays perfect at home, Rockies beat Giants, 6-5
Jon Gray tossed six strong innings and helped himself with an RBI single, and the Colorado Rockies held off the San Francisco Giants for a 6-5 winMAY 6, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Credited with Game 1 win Wisler (1-2) pitched 1.2 perfect innings with one strikeout and was credited with the win in Game 1 of Tuesday's doubleheader versus Colorado.
Impact Wisler needed only 21 pitches in a solid outing. He had given up three runs over his last two appearances before turning in a clean performance Tuesday. The 28-year-old right-hander has an 8.44 ERA, 1.31 WHIP and 13:4 K:BB across nine innings. He's picked up two holds and a blown save, but he's unlikely to work in too many high-leverage scenarios given his poor start to 2021.
MAY 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Blackmon's 3-run HR caps comeback as Rockies, Giants split
Charlie Blackmon hit a three-run, two-out homer off Camilo Doval to cap a comeback from a four-run deficit in the final inning, giving the Colorado Rockies an 8-6 win over the San...MAY 5, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Belt slam in 10-run 1st lifts Giants over Rockies in opener
Brandon Belt hit a go-ahead single and a grand slam in a 10-run first inning that propelled the San Francisco Giants over the Colorado Rockies 12-4 in a doubleheader openerMAY 5, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Webb goes 7 scoreless, hits 2-run triple, Giants top Marlins
Logan Webb pitched three-hit ball over seven scoreless innings and had a two-run triple for his first career extra-base hit, and the San Francisco Giants beat the Miami Marlins 4-3APRIL 25, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Picks up second hold Wisler pitched a scoreless seventh inning with one walk and one strikeout to earn a hold in Thursday's 3-0 win over the Marlins.
Impact After a shaky start to the season, Wisler has strung together four scoreless outings. He's allowed just one hit and one walk with four strikeouts over his last 3.1 innings. The 28-year-old right-hander likely has some work to do if he's going to see high-leverage roles later in the year. He has a 9.00 ERA, 1.43 WHIP, 0-2 record, two holds and a blown save in 10 appearances spanning seven innings.
APRIL 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Logs hold with clean outing Wisler pitched a perfect seventh inning with one strikeout and earned a hold in Monday's 2-0 win over the Phillies.
Impact Wisler has had his share of struggles this season, as Monday's outing was the first time in eight appearances that he managed to pitch a full inning without allowing a baserunner. The 28-year-old is 0-2 with a 12.60 ERA, 1.80 WHIP and 7:3 K:BB across five innings this season.
APRIL 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Belt, Gausman lead Giants and Kapler over Phillies 2-0
Brandon Belt hit a two-run homer, Kevin Gausman niftily pitched out of trouble in six innings and the San Francisco Giants beat the Philadelphia Phillies 2-0APRIL 20, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
