NICK WITTGREN NEWS

Joining Seattle Wittgren signed a contract with the Mariners on Sunday, Jon Heyman of the New York Post reports.

Impact It's presumably a minor-league deal for the veteran right-hander, who was recently demoted by the Royals after he posted a 4.97 ERA in 27 appearances this season. Wittgren had four saves, 22 holds and a 2.99 ERA for Cleveland between the 2019 and 2020 campaigns, but he's scuffled to a 5.24 ERA across the past three years.

AUGUST 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Becomes free agent Wittgren elected to become a free agent Wednesday.

Impact Wittgren was optioned to Triple-A Omaha on Wednesday, but was able to elect free agency due to the fact he had no more minor-league options left. The 32-year-old righty holds a 4.97 ERA and 1.41 WHIP through 29 innings this season and will now look to contribute elsewhere as bullpen depth.

AUGUST 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Expected to elect free agency Wittgren is expected to elect free agency after being sent to Triple-A Omaha on Wednesday, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports.

Impact Kansas City announced Wednesday afternoon that Wittgren had been optioned to Omaha, but it would appear that the 32-year-old right-hander didn't actually have any minor-league options left. He had pitched to a 4.97 ERA and 18:11 K:BB through 29 innings of work this season out of the Royals' bullpen.

AUGUST 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Optioned to Omaha Kansas City optioned Wittgren to Triple-A Omaha on Wednesday.

Impact John McMillon is joining the Royals' bullpen in a corresponding move. Wittgren, 32, carries a 4.97 ERA, 1.41 WHIP and 18:11 K:BB in 29 innings this season at the major-league level.

AUGUST 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Collects first win Wittgren (1-0) was not charged with a run but allowed two hits and a walk while striking out one over two-thirds of an inning to earn the win after blowing a save Monday over the M...

Impact Wittgren entered the game with runners on first and second after Austin Cox struggled in the ninth inning. Wittgren proceeded to let both inherited runners to score, but the Royals rallied back for a walk-off win. When he was selected from Triple-A Omaha in May, he began in a low-leverage role, but Wittgren's 10.2-inning scoreless streak has earned him some more important assignments. Overall, he has a mediocre 4.97 ERA, 1.41 WHIP and 18:11 K:BB through 29 innings while adding two holds this season, so he's unlikely to perform well enough to interest fantasy managers.

AUGUST 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Added to roster The Royals selected Wittgren's contract from Triple-A Omaha on Tuesday.

Impact Wittgren earned a look by posting a 1.25 ERA and 19:6 K:BB over 21.2 innings with Omaha. The veteran reliever will provide the Royals with a fresh bullpen arm.

MAY 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Becomes free agent The Cardinals granted Wittgren his release Monday, Derrick Goold of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.

Impact St. Louis designated Wittgren for assignment July 2 before the veteran reliever cleared waivers a few days later. Rather than having him report to Triple-A Memphis, the Cardinals and Wittgren decided it was in their best interest to part ways. The 31-year-old righty will likely have to settle for a minor-league deal with his next organization after turning in a 5.90 ERA and 1.55 WHIP across 29 innings out of the St. Louis bullpen prior to being cast off the 40-man roster.

JULY 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Designated for assignment Wittgren was designated for assignment by the Cardinals on Saturday.

Impact Wittgren hasn't pitched since giving up four runs on four hits and no walks while striking out one in one inning June 26, and he'll now lose his spot on the 40-man roster. It's not yet clear whether he'll remain in the organization if he goes unclaimed on waivers.

JULY 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Covers two scoreless innings Wittgren allowed a hit and struck out one in two scoreless innings during Friday's 3-0 loss to the Cubs.

Impact Wittgren has strung together 5.2 scoreless innings across his last four appearances, which is his longest shutout streak of the year by innings. With a 4.82 ERA, 1.46 WHIP and 16:10 K:BB in 28 innings overall, he's had his fair share of inconsistency, but he seems to be in good form in a low-leverage role. The right-hander has added a save and four holds with a 1-0 record, but he's a few rungs lower on the ladder than the Cardinals' top high-leverage arms in Ryan Helsley, Giovanny Gallegos and Genesis Cabrera.

JUNE 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Snags win Saturday Wittgren (1-0) allowed a hit in a scoreless inning to earn the win Saturday over the Reds.

Impact Wittgren kept the deficit to one run in the top of the ninth inning, and Tommy Edman walked it off for the Cardinals in the bottom of the frame. Despite allowing nine runs, 14 hits and five walks in his last nine innings, Wittgren has picked up a save and a win in his two scoreless outings in that span without taking any losses or blown saves. The right-hander has a 5.79 ERA, 1.67 WHIP and 11:10 K:BB in 23.1 innings overall, so he'll likely be limited to middle relief -- he hasn't picked up a hold since May 2.

JUNE 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Picks up first save Wittgren recorded the last out of Wednesday's 5-2 win over the Padres, earning a save.

Impact Kodi Whitley allowed a solo home run to Luke Voit and then loaded the bases with two outs. Wittgren entered the game and got Robinson Cano to fly out to end the threat. While this was his first save of the season, Wittgren's seen some high-leverage work with four holds in 22 appearances. He's been a little shaky with a 5.30 ERA, 1.61 WHIP and 9:8 K:BB in 18.2 innings -- Giovanny Gallegos and Ryan Helsley are most likely to see the closing assignments going forward, but both of them had pitched Monday and Tuesday.

JUNE 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Yields two runs Tuesday Wittgren allowed two runs on three hits and a walk with no strikeouts in two innings during Tuesday's 8-1 loss to the Blue Jays.

Impact Wittgren's rough May continued Tuesday -- he's allowed runs in six of his 11 appearances this month. The 30-year-old now sports a 4.86 ERA, 1.62 WHIP and 7:7 K:BB across 16.2 innings. He's picked up four holds, but none since May 2, indicating he may have slipped out of the high-leverage conversation for now.

MAY 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Faltering in May Wittgren allowed a run on three hits and struck out one in 1.1 innings in Tuesday's 5-3 loss to the Orioles.

Impact Through five appearances in May, Wittgren has allowed three runs in 5.1 innings. He allowed all of one run in April, so this is a discouraging downturn for the righty reliever. For the season, the 30-year-old has a 3.09 ERA, 1.46 WHIP and 7:4 K:BB across 11.2 innings while picking up four holds.

MAY 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Picks up third hold Wittgren walked one batter in a scoreless inning to earn a hold in Friday's 4-2 win over the Reds.

Impact Wittgren has picked up three holds through six appearances this season. The right-hander has been effective in limited time, as he's only covered a full inning in three of his outings. He's yielded one run, five hits and two walks while striking out two in 4.1 innings. Wittgren amassed 31 holds over the last three years with Cleveland, and he appears to be reprising a similar role as part of the high-leverage bridge to closer Giovanny Gallegos.

APRIL 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Cardinals add another bullpen arm, reach deal with Wittgren The St. Louis Cardinals added another bullpen arm, reaching a deal with free agent right-hander Nick Wittgren that pays $1.2 million while i...

MARCH 15, 2022 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Cardinals add another bullpen arm, reach deal with Wittgren

The St. Louis Cardinals have added another bullpen arm, reaching a deal with free agent right-hander Nick Wittgren

MARCH 13, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Signs on with St. Louis Wittgren agreed to a one-year, $1.2 million contract with the Cardinals on Sunday, John Denton of MLB.com reports.

Impact Wittgren elected free agency after being outrighted off Cleveland's 40-man roster in November, and he'll continue his career in St. Louis. The right-hander posted a 5.05 ERA over 62.1 frames during 2021 but had a 2.97 ERA over the previous three years, and the Cardinals will undoubtedly hope he can rediscover that form.

MARCH 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Cleveland Guardians outright Nick Wittgren, Cam Hill to Triple-A; Francisco Perez claimed by Nationals Wittgren and Hill are now both free agents.

NOVEMBER 5, 2021 • CLEVELAND.COM

Elects free agency Wittgren elected free agency after being outrighted to Triple-A Columbus by Cleveland on Friday, Mandy Bell of MLB.com reports.

Impact Wittgren began the 2021 campaign as a closing option for Cleveland, but he was unable to take advantage and posted a 5.05 ERA, 1.25 WHIP and 61:17 K:BB over 62.1 innings. The right-hander had a 2.97 ERA in 112 appearances across the previous three seasons, so he should be able to latch on somewhere during the offseason.

NOVEMBER 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Handed loss Wednesday Wittgren (2-9) allowed three runs on two hits and a walk in one inning, taking the loss versus Kansas City on Wednesday.

Impact Wittgren was responsible for Hunter Dozier's two-run triple, and the right-hander let him score another run on a wild pitch. An uneven September has seen Wittgren post an 8.18 ERA and 1.55 WHIP in his last 11 innings. He has a 5.14 ERA, 1.26 WHIP, 61:17 K:BB, one save and nine holds through 61.1 innings in the statistically worst season of his career.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Perez hits 48th homer, leaves hurt; Royals beat Indians 10-5

Salvador Perez tied a Royals record with his 48th homer of the season before leaving with a sprained right ankle, and Kansas City went on to beat the Cleveland Indians 10-5

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Chicago White Sox to visit the Cleveland Indians

The Indians will start Zach Plesac on Thursday while the White Sox have yet to decide who will get the start

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Takes loss in nightcap Wittgren (2-8) took the loss in Game 2 of Monday's doubleheader versus Kansas City. He allowed two runs on a hit and three walks in two-thirds of an inning.

Impact The right-hander lacked early on, walking three straight batters after Nicky Lopez's one-out double in the first inning. Wittgren threw just 14 of 30 pitches for strikes in his first turn as an opener. He's pitched to a 5.05 ERA, 1.26 WHIP and 58:16 K:BB across 57 innings. He's added a save and nine holds, but the 30-year-old's rough season has kept him in mainly low-leverage spots.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Quantrill expected to start for the Indians against the Royals

The Indians are expected to send Cal Quantrill to the mound Tuesday and the Royals will give Daniel Lynch the start

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Starting Game 2 Wittgren will start Game 2 of Monday's doubleheader versus the Royals.

Impact Wittgren will make the first start of his MLB career with Cleveland utilizing a bullpen game in the nightcap. The 30-year-old hasn't thrown more than two innings during a single appearance this season and is unlikely to pitch beyond that Monday.

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE