JUNE 12, 2022 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM
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Brought up Saturday Knehr was recalled from Triple-A El Paso on Saturday.
Impact Knehr has posted a 7.84 ERA and 1.68 WHIP in 12 appearances with El Paso this season, but the Padres needed an extra arm with a couple pitchers landing on the COVID-19 Related injured list, and Knehr got the call. If he does not pitch Saturday, there's a chance he could start the day after.
JUNE 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Minors: Knehr quality for El Paso, Ruiz still streaking; Ferguson steals three more Rounding up the action at the Padres’ minor league affiliates
MAY 9, 2022 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM
Misses out on Opening Day roster The Padres optioned Knehr to Triple-A El Paso on Thursday.
Impact Even though they swapped out two pitchers (Chris Paddack and Emilio Pagan) for one (Taylor Rogers) in a trade with the Twins earlier in the day, the Padres didn't have room in the rotation or bullpen for Knehr on the Opening Day roster. The 25-year-old lefty will likely prepare to fill a starting role for El Paso and stay stretched out in the event the Padres require reinforcement for the rotation at some point down the road.
APRIL 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Draws praise from manager Padres manager Bob Melvin indicated recently that he's pleased with Knehr's work this spring, per Bill Center of FriarWire. "I like Knehr's stuff. He throws strikes, has a good bre...
Impact Knehr got into one Cactus League game this spring, allowing one run (on a solo homer) over two innings while striking out three. However, he also worked on his pitching on the back fields and evidently impressed his manager. Knehr posted a 4.97 ERA, 1.48 WHIP and 20:20 K:BB across 29 innings for San Diego last season, and it's not clear if he'll have a spot on on the 2022 Opening Day roster.
APRIL 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Padres notes: Campusano, Abrams forcing the issue; Knehr's wrinkle Prospects Luis Campusano and CJ Abrams homer in Padres' loss to the Cubs; Reiss Knehr hoping a developing curve pushes him to new heights
MARCH 20, 2022 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM
Minors: Right-handed starters to watch in the Padres' farm system Reiss Knehr made his MLB debut in 2021 and Adrián Martinez had a breakout year, while the Padres’ right-handers with perhaps the highest cei...
FEBRUARY 18, 2022 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM
Padres roster review: Reiss Knehr Sizing up the Padres’ 40-man roster heading into the 2022 season: Reiss Knehr parlayed a strong start to the year at Double-A San Antonio in...
DECEMBER 27, 2021 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM
Yields two runs in loss Knehr (1-2) allowed two runs on three hits and two walks over three innings Sunday, striking out two and taking a loss against the Giants.
Impact Knehr kept the Giants off the board for two innings to start the game before Buster Posey brought home two runs with a third-inning single. The 24-year-old rookie finished the 2021 season with a 4.97 ERA and a 20:20 K:BB through 29 innings. He went 0-2 with a 6.30 ERA over his last four outings. He'll have a shot at making the staff next season, though the starting rotation for the contending Padres seems likely to be staffed by more experienced arms.
OCTOBER 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Starting season finale Knehr is listed as the Padres' starting pitcher for Sunday's season finale in San Francisco.
Impact After being recalled from Triple-A El Paso on Sept. 28, Knehr covered two innings out of the bullpen later that day against the Dodgers, but he hasn't been used since. He'll get the chance to fill the opening in the rotation for the final game of the season, but because he hasn't covered more than four innings in a game in the majors or minors since late July, the 24-year-old righty isn't expected to work deep into Sunday's start.
OCTOBER 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Knehr scheduled to start for San Diego against San Francisco
The Giants will send Logan Webb to the mound Sunday and the Padres will give Reiss Knehr the startOCTOBER 3, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Rejoins big-league club Knehr was recalled from Triple-A El Paso on Tuesday, Kevin Acee of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports.
Impact Knehr joined the big-league club to start during Friday's pseudo-doubleheader, and he returned to El Paso after giving up three runs across four innings. The 24-year-old has a 5.25 ERA, 1.42 WHIP and 15:15 K:BB over 24 major-league innings this season. Craig Stammen (undisclosed) was placed on the injured list in a corresponding move.
SEPTEMBER 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Handed first loss Knehr (1-1) took the loss in Friday's 4-0 defeat against Atlanta, allowing three runs on five hits with one strikeout in four innings.
Impact Making his first appearance since Aug. 24, Knehr surrendered three runs in the game's first two innings, which was enough for the loss in a game where San Diego failed to score. The 24-year-old joined the big-league roster as part of doubleheader featuring a resumed game. He may not see another opportunity this season.
SEPTEMBER 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Set to start Friday Knehr will be recalled from Triple-A El Paso to start Friday's regularly-scheduled game against Atlanta, Kevin Acee of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports.
Impact The two teams will resume a suspended game from July on Friday, and Knehr should officially join the major-league roster upon the completion of that contest to start the regularly-scheduled game. Coincidently, Knehr originally started the suspended game and allowed three runs over 1.2 innings. Overall he has 3.93 ERA, 1.42 WHIP and 13:13 K:BB across 18.1 big-league innings this season.
SEPTEMBER 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Minors: Reiss Knehr solid but El Paso bullpen falters Rounding up the action at the Padres’ minor league affiliates
SEPTEMBER 21, 2021 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM
Minors: Chihuahuas drop fourth straight Rounding up the action at the Padres’ minor league affiliates
SEPTEMBER 7, 2021 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM
Demoted to minors The Padres optioned Knehr to Triple-A El Paso on Wednesday.
Impact The righty pitched four times in his latest MLB stint, allowing five runs on seven hits and six walks in 7.1 innings. Knehr has more walks (15) than strikeouts (14) in 20 big-league innings in 2021, and he has been pretty unimpressive overall, but the Padres' pitching woes and injuries could bring him back to San Diego before the season ends.
AUGUST 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Earns first career win Knehr (1-0) allowed one earned run on three hits and one walk while striking out one across two innings, earning the win over the Diamondbacks on Sunday.
Impact Knehr was called up prior to Sunday's game to fill innings in the scheduled bullpen game. He entered in the third inning in a tie game and allowed a run in the third frame on a Ketel Marte triple. However, the Padres scored three in the fifth frame to take the lead and put Knehr in line for the win. The 24-year-old has pitched 6.1 scoreless innings over his past three appearances. On the season, he has a 2.77 ERA and 1.31 WHIP in 13 innings.
AUGUST 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Rejoins big club The Padres recalled Knehr from Triple-A El Paso on Sunday.
Impact San Diego is treating Sunday's series finale with the Diamondbacks as a bullpen game, so Knehr could be a candidate to cover multiple frames in relief behind opener Craig Stammen, who is unlikely to work more than 2-to-3 innings. If Knehr goes unused Sunday, he could stay with the Padres and make a spot start or work as a primary pitcher at some point during the team's three-game series in Colorado that begins Monday. The Padres will need to fill Yu Darvish's (back) turn in the rotation during that series after he was placed on the 10-day injured list Sunday.
AUGUST 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Optioned to Triple-A Knehr was optioned to Triple-A El Paso on Thursday.
Impact Knehr returned to the majors at the beginning of August, and he logged a 1.23 ERA and 0.82 WHIP in 7.1 innings across three appearances. Right-hander Nabil Crismatt was recalled to take his place in the bullpen.
AUGUST 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Bypassed for spot start Knehr is expected to be available in relief behind opening pitcher Craig Stammen in a bullpen game Tuesday against the Marlins, Kevin Acee of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports.
Impact When the Padres last required a fifth starter Aug. 1 following Chris Paddack's (oblique) move to the injured list, Knehr stepped in to toss three scoreless frames in a no decision. The Padres were able to get by with a shortened rotation for the rest of the week, so Knehr was available out of the bullpen for the team's recent series in Colorado and pitched two innings in relief Friday. Paddack's turn in the rotation comes up again Tuesday, but because Knehr will only be on three days' rest for that game, the Padres will instead turn to a number of pitchers to cover innings once Stammen departs. Knehr should still be fresh enough to give San Diego two or three innings, if needed.
AUGUST 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Tosses three innings in no-decision Knehr allowed one earned run on two hits while striking out two across three innings in the win over the Rockies on Sunday. He did not factor into the decision.
Impact Knehr replaced Chris Paddack (oblique) in the starting rotation, making his second start of the season Sunday. Although he only made it through three innings, his only blemish came on a second-inning solo home run by Sam Hilliard. It was his third appearance; however, his 1.2 innings and three runs against Atlanta on July 21 aren't official yet as the game was rained out and has yet to be completed. The 24-year-old has allowed runs in each of his appearances and will likely continue to serve as a temporary option until Paddack returns.
AUGUST 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Padres pregame: Reiss Knehr's spot start; Jake Marisnick's first start The Padres have lost two of three to the Rockies as rookie Reiss Knehr looks to salvage a split of the four-game series
AUGUST 1, 2021 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM
Entering rotation for Paddack Padres manager Jayce Tingler confirmed that Knehr will start Sunday's game against the Rockies in San Diego, Bob Scanlan of Bally Sports San Diego reports.
Impact Knehr will be plugged into the rotation after he was called up from Triple-A El Paso as a replacement for Chris Paddack, who was placed on the injured list Saturday after tweaking his oblique in a bullpen session. Over his previous two starts with the Padres this season, Knehr has covered 5.1 innings while giving up five earned runs on four hits and six walks.
AUGUST 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Called up by Padres Knehr was recalled from Triple-A El Paso on Saturday.
Impact With Chris Paddack (oblique) hitting the injured list in a corresponding move, it's possible Knehr steps in to take his place in the rotation Sunday against the Rockies. He'd be on slightly more than normal rest, as he tossed six innings for Triple-A El Paso on Monday.
JULY 31, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
