JULY 27, 2021 • SEATTLETIMES.COM
RAFAEL MONTERO #47 - PITCHER - HOUSTON ASTROS
1-2 W-L •
1.41 WHIP •
4.70 ERA
1-2 W-L
1.41 WHIP
4.70 ERA
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JULY 23, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Designated for assignment Montero was designated for assignment by the Mariners on Friday.
Impact Montero had struggled to limit run production recently, as he posted a 13.09 ERA and 2.64 WHIP in 11 innings across his last eight relief appearances. He'll now be removed from the 40-man roster after right-hander Casey Sadler (shoulder) was reinstated from the 60-day IL in a corresponding move.
JULY 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
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Problems persist Sunday Montero allowed three runs (two earned) on four hits and two walks while recording two strikeouts over two innings in a loss to the Angels on Sunday.
Impact Montero thus closes out the first half of the season in the midst of an extremely worrisome stretch of pitching that saw him post a 12.00 ERA, 2.44 WHIP and 2.0 HR/9 over the nine innings covering his last six starts. The right-hander's one-time closer responsibilities are a distant memory at this point, and manager Scott Servais may have a difficult time trusting Montero for anything other than low-leverage work moving forward.
JULY 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Back to struggling Tuesday Montero allowed three earned runs on five hits over two innings in a loss to the Yankees on Tuesday. He struck out one.
Impact Montero's struggles continued Tuesday, as he pitched to plenty of contact, the most damaging which was a three-run home run by former Rangers teammate Rougned Odor. The struggling right-hander has now given up multiple earned runs in four of his last five appearances, ballooning his ERA and WHIP to 6.64 and 1.47, respectively, across 39.1 innings.
JULY 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Strong multi-inning effort Montero fired 2.2 scoreless innings during which he allowed a hit and recorded three strikeouts during a loss to the Rangers on Saturday.
Impact The veteran reliever put together a much-needed resurgent effort following three straight appearances in which he allowed multiple earned runs and saw his season ERA balloon to 6.75. Despite his effectiveness Saturday, Montero is likely to see a fairly healthy dose of low-leverage assignments until he proves he's righted his ship over an extended period.
JULY 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Takes third loss Tuesday Montero (5-3) took the loss in a defeat at the hands of the Blue Jays on Tuesday, allowing three earned runs on four hits and recording one strikeout over one inning.
Impact Montero was tasked with preserving a 3-3 tie after the Mariners had knotted the game up in the top of the sixth, but he allowed a three-run home run to Bo Bichette that gave Toronto a lead it wouldn't relinquish. The veteran right-hander, who was brought in this offseason with the intent of having him serve as the full-time closer, continues to spiral, as he's now allowed multiple earned runs in three straight appearances and in five of his last eight outings overall.
JUNE 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
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JUNE 30, 2021 • SODOMOJO.COM
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Nabs back-to-back wins Montero (5-2), who secured the victory in an extra-inning win over the Rays on Sunday with a perfect 10th frame, has recorded wins in consecutive games.
Impact Montero also worked the 10th in Saturday's 6-5 win over Tampa Bay and turned in a perfect frame in that instance as well. The right-hander's two wins over the weekend series were a welcome sight, considering Montero had allowed a combined five earned runs in two of his previous three appearances. Montero still sports a bloated 5.29 ERA on the season, but the veteran's victories help make up for the fact he hasn't secured a save since May 29.
JUNE 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
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Blown save against Cleveland Montero was tagged with a blown save Saturday against Cleveland after allowing three runs on two hits and two walks across one inning. He didn't strike out anyone.
Impact Montero entered the bottom of the ninth inning holding a three-run lead and while he retired the first two batters he faced, he also struggled badly when he had to close things out. He allowed back-to-back walks and back-to-back hits to erase the three-run advantage in only a matter of minutes. Montero has now allowed runs in two of his last three appearances.
JUNE 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
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Bumpy ride to fourth hold Montero secured his fourth hold in a win over the Angels on Sunday, allowing an earned run on two hits and a walk over one inning.
Impact Montero needed 24 pitches to get through his one frame, creating some trouble for himself by allowing the first two hitters he faced to reach safely. The right-hander is still seeing save opportunities -- he's 3-for-3 in such scenarios across his last 10 appearances -- but he's also garnered three holds in that sample.
JUNE 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Used in non-save scenario Monday Montero fired a scoreless ninth inning in an extra-inning win over the Athletics on Monday, allowing two hits and recording two strikeouts.
Impact Despite the fact that it wasn't a save situation, Montero's assignment was still of the high-leverage variety, considering that he was asked to preserve a 4-4 tie. The right-hander did so despite first creating a bit of trouble for himself by yielding back-to-back singles to Chad Pinder and Tony Kemp. Montero has had quite the rollercoaster season, converting just seven of 12 save chances, pitching to a 4.81 ERA and 1.32 WHIP across 24.1 innings, and seeing his strikeout rate plummet from 2020's 27.9 percent to a 19.4 percent figure through his first 24 appearances.
JUNE 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Records shaky seventh save Montero posted the save in a 3-2 win Saturday, allowing one run on two hits and a strikeout against the Rangers.
Impact Montero entered the ninth with a two-run lead and allowed one run to score before inducing a Brock Holt fly out with Joey Gallo on third to end the game. Montero leads the M's in saves despite a 5.01 ERA, but Kendall Graveman (COVID-19) was the preferred option in the ninth before he landed on the IL, and relievers like Erik Swanson (groin) and Keynan Middleton have also picked up saves in the last week.
MAY 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Mariners win 3-2, hand Rangers 11th straight road loss
JMAY 30, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Earns sixth save Montero pitched the ninth inning of Tuesday's 4-3 win over Oakland, allowing two hits but stranding both runners to record the save.
Impact Montero retired the first two Athletics batters he faced on just four pitches but then surrendered consecutive singles to put runners on the corners before retiring Seth Brown on a comebacker to end the game. Although Montero leads the team in saves, he's part of a closer committee with Keynan Middleton, who recorded the save Monday, and Kendall Graveman, who's currently on the COVID-19 injured list.
MAY 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
