AUGUST 3, 2022 • DENVERPOST.COM
MYCHAL GIVENS
Mets activate newcomers Mychal Givens and Darin Ruf WASHINGTON, D.C.— Before Wednesday’ s rubber match in D.C., the Mets activated their two Tuesday trade pieces. Mychal Givens and Darin Ruf w...
Mets wrap up trade deadline by adding reliever Mychal Givens from Cubs WASHINGTON, D.C.— Just in the nick of time, the Mets got a reliever they so badly needed. The team traded for Cubs’ righty Mychal Givens on...
AUGUST 2, 2022 • TWINCITIES.COM
Moves to Mets The Cubs acquired Givens from the Mets on Tuesday in exchange for right-hander Saul Gonzalez, Gordon Wittenmyer of NBC Sports Chicago reports.
Impact Givens temporarily looked to be the next man in line for saves with the Cubs if he stuck around in Chicago in the aftermath of Tuesday's trade deadline, but he'll wind up leaving the Windy City along with David Robertson, Scott Effross and Chris Martin. It would take an injury to Edwin Diaz for Givens to have any shot at save chances in his new home, but he could fill a key setup role for the Mets.
AUGUST 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Notches second save Givens struck out one in a perfect ninth inning Tuesday to record his second save of the season in a 4-2 win over the Pirates.
Impact Closer David Robertson pitched Saturday and Sunday, but his absence from this game will undoubtedly spur more trade rumors around the 37-year-old. Instead it was Givens who got the call in a save situation -- perhaps to showcase him for a deal to a contender, or perhaps as an audition for the closer role if Robertson does get moved -- and he breezed through the middle of Pittsburgh's batting order. The right-hander has six wins and six holds this season in addition to his saves, and he hasn't allowed an earned run in 15 straight appearances, posting a 0.98 WHIP and 18:6 K:BB through 16.1 innings over that impressive stretch.
JULY 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Earns sixth win of season Givens (6-2) worked around a hit and a walk to pitch a scoreless inning of relief and earn the win Monday against the Pirates. He struck out two.
Impact Givens got into some trouble and needed 24 pitches to work through the eighth inning, but the righty managed his 14th straight outing without allowing an earned run. His six wins this season are actually second on the team, which is a bit of good luck but also indicative of the struggles of Chicago's rotation. Either way, Givens has been able to deliver some fantasy value from the bullpen despite not serving as the team's closer, though it's hard to count on the wins to keep coming.
JULY 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Yes, the Phillies need bullpen help. Here are a few trade options. By the time the trade deadline arrives, the Phils are likely to deal for a reliever. How about a trade for Mychal Givens, Michael Fulmer, or...
JUNE 19, 2022 • MCALL.COM
Walks three in rough outing Givens allowed four runs without recording an out during Tuesday's loss to the Padres. He gave up one hit and three walks.
Impact Givens replaced Scott Effross after the latter allowed consecutive singles to start the seventh inning. Givens promptly allowed a walk, a double and two more walks before getting the hook. It was easily the worst outing of the season for the righty, who saw his ERA climb from 3.09 to 4.63 in the process. Givens' track record suggests he'll bounce back, though it may take a little while for his ERA to come back down below 4.00.
JUNE 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Former Oriole Mychal Givens happy to be with Cubs The right-handed relief pitcher has a 3.22 ERA in 22 appearances.
JUNE 7, 2022 • SUNTIMES.COM
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MAY 29, 2022 • MLB.COM
Improves to 3-0 Givens (3-0) recorded two outs in relief and earned the win Saturday against the Diamondbacks.
Impact Givens has now earned a win in each of his last two appearances despite allowing two earned runs on three hits across 1.2 innings. That's given the righty a 3.38 ERA for the season, which is in line with the 3.35 ERA he posted last year. Expect similar results for Givens moving forward, though he's unlikely to keep picking up wins at this rate. With David Robertson on the COVID-19 injured list, Givens could also see some save opportunities in the near future, though Rowan Wick earned the save Saturday.
MAY 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Blows save but earns win Givens (2-0) allowed two runs on two hits in an inning of work but managed to earn the win Wednesday against the Padres. He struck out two.
Impact Givens allowed two solo home runs in the seventh inning and was charged with his second blown save of the season, but the righty earned the win when the Cubs scored twice in the top of the eighth. With David Robertson on the injured list for undisclosed reasons, which fits the pattern teams have used when a player lands on the COVID-19 injured list, it was Rowan Wick who saw end-game work Wednesday. The situation could be fluid until Robertson returns, but it appears that Givens will set up Wick.
MAY 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Secures save Thursday Givens recorded a save against the Rockies on Thursday, pitching a scoreless inning during which he allowed one hit and struck out two.
Impact The right-hander was summoned in the ninth inning to protect a three-run lead and did so successfully, working around a one-out single to post a scoreless frame. He struck out two in the outing, giving him seven punchouts over 3.1 frames to begin the season. David Robertson picked up the first two saves of the campaign for the Cubs, but he wasn't called upon Thursday despite not pitching the previous day. It's possible that manager David Ross will use a committee to close out games this season, with Robertson and Givens appearing to be the early frontrunners for save opportunities.
APRIL 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Chicago Cubs reliever Mychal Givens makes his spring debut, and veteran righty Jesse Chavez is added to the roster Chicago Cubs reliever Mychal Givens made his Cactus League debut while veteran right-hander Jesse Chavez was added to the roster.
APRIL 3, 2022 • CHICAGOTRIBUNE.COM
May work in closer rotation? Chicago manager David Ross may use multiple pitchers to close out games this season, which could put Givens in the mix for saves, Jordan Bastian of MLB.com reports.
Impact Givens had eight saves a season ago with the Reds and Rockies and recorded 11 back in 2019 with the Orioles, so he has some experience in the closer role. Rowan Wick is the presumptive favorite to lead the Cubs in save opportunities early on, but the 31-year-old Givens certainly appears to be in the mix and could earn a bigger share of ninth-inning work if he pitches well to start the year.
MARCH 31, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Cubs' pithing 'jigsaw' unfinished as Wade Miley, Mychal Givens throw first live BPs Lefty reliever Daniel Norris and right-hander Robert Gsellman both made their Cubs spring training debuts against the Royals on Sunday.
MARCH 28, 2022 • SUNTIMES.COM
Secures relief win Givens (4-3) earned the win in relief Saturday against the Nationals after tossing a scoreless inning. He didn't walk or struck out anyone.
Impact Givens entered the game to pitch the ninth inning with the game tied 6-6, and he was able to deliver when it mattered the most -- he tossed just six of his 11 pitches for strikes but still retired the side with a groundout, a popout and a flyout. The right-hander has bounced back effectively from his previous outing, where he gave up three runs in just two-thirds of an inning, and that has been the lone instance where he's given up runs over his last four contests.
SEPTEMBER 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Blows save chance Givens allowed three runs on three hits and two walks in Friday's win over Washington. He recorded two outs, including one strikeout, and was charged with a blown save.
Impact Givens entered a 7-4 game and quickly retired the first two batters he faced. He then coughed up three runs, including a two-run single by Luis Garcia. The 31-year-old is now 8-for-11 in save chances this season with a 3.12 ERA through 49 innings.
SEPTEMBER 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Collects eighth save Givens picked up the save Thursday after tossing a scoreless inning against the Pirates. He allowed two walks and no hits while striking out two.
Impact With a tight 1-0 lead and one out in the ninth, Givens walked back-to-back batters. The right-hander quickly minimized the threat, however, leading him to convert his eighth save out of night tries since joining the Reds in July. In that span, Given has compiled a 3.06 ERA and 1.36 ERA across 17.2 innings.
SEPTEMBER 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Secures seventh save Givens picked up the save against the Cardinals on Friday with a scoreless inning during which he allowed one hit and struck out two.
Impact Givens continues to shine in the closer role for the Reds, as he has successfully converted seven of eight save opportunities since joining the team in late July. He worked around a one-out single versus St. Louis on Friday to close out the 4-2 victory, striking out a pair of batters in the process. Givens has compiled a 2.76 ERA and 49:22 K:BB across 45.2 frames this season. With the Reds fighting for the second NL wild card, Givens likely has a secure hold on the team's closer position as long as he continues to be effective.
SEPTEMBER 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Notches sixth save Givens allowed one hit and struck out one in a scoreless ninth inning against the Cubs on Tuesday en route to his sixth save of the season.
Impact A two-out single by Alfonso Rivas put the tying run on base, but Givens was able to buckle down, record the final out and end the Reds' four-game losing streak. All six of Givens' saves this season have come in 15 appearances with the Reds; he may not have sole possession of the closer job, but he looks like manager David Bell's preferred option at the moment.
SEPTEMBER 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Secures save No. 5 Givens fired a scoreless ninth inning, allowing one hit while striking out one to earn the save in the win over the Tigers.
Impact Givens entered the ninth inning with a three-run lead. He allowed a leadoff single to Robbie Grossman, but retired the following two batters and finished a game on a double-play. The 31-year-old has emerged as the main closer for the Reds, with all five of his saves coming since Aug. 5. He has a 3.46 ERA and 1.38 WHIP with 12 punchouts in 13 innings with the Reds this season.
SEPTEMBER 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Notches fourth save Givens gave up a hit and struck out two in a scoreless ninth inning Friday to record his fourth save of the season in a 5-3 win over the Marlins.
Impact The veteran right-hander has emerged as the Reds' latest closer after coming over from the Rockies at the trade deadline. Givens has yet to allow a run in nine appearances and 9.1 innings since joining the team, reducing his ERA on the year to an impressive 2.08, and he's converted four straight save chances.
AUGUST 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Credited with third save Givens allowed no hits and a walk while striking out two in 1.1 scoreless innings to earn the save in Sunday's win over the Phillies.
Impact Givens has tossed 12 consecutive scoreless innings across his last 12 appearances, and he's picked up saves in three of his last four outings. The right-hander was traded to Cincinnati on July 28 and has allowed two hits and five walks while striking out eight in eight appearances since then. He's earned three saves and three holds since the trade and currently appears to be the favorite for ninth-inning duties.
AUGUST 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Logs perfect inning for save Givens struck out one in a perfect inning to earn the save in Sunday's 3-2 win over Pittsburgh.
Impact The right-hander has posted saves in each of his last two appearances, and his scoreless streak is up to nine innings. Despite a 1.23 WHIP, one of the highest of his career, Givens has pitched to a 2.27 ERA across 35.2 innings between Colorado and Cincinnati this season. He's been immediately entrusted with a high-leverage role, and it appears he could join the likes of Heath Hembree, Lucas Sims and Amir Garrett in manager David Bell's closing committee.
AUGUST 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Notches first save of 2021 Givens secured the save, firing a perfect ninth inning in the win over the Pirates on Thursday.
Impact Givens entered the ninth inning with a three-run lead. He retired all three batters in order to pick up his first save of the season. The Reds decided to give the 31-year-old a chance to close and he is the 10th Cincinnati player to record a save. The Reds are one of the most inconsistent bullpens this season, and no one has been able to lock down the closing role. Givens has only given up two runs in 19 innings since May 22, and Thursday may be a sign that he gets thrown into the mix for more saves.
AUGUST 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
