ROANSY CONTRERAS NEWS

Claimed by Texas The Rangers claimed Contreras off waivers from the Angels on Thursday, Kiley McDaniel of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Contreras looked in 2022 like he might be part of the Pirates' rotation for a while, but he's collected a 5.47 ERA and 111:63 K:BB over 136.2 innings since the start of the 2023 season and is now in his third organization since May. The righty mostly pitched in relief in 2024, but the Rangers could stretch him back out during spring training.

OCTOBER 31 • ROTOWIRE

Shohei Ohtani returns to Anaheim with an RBI triple in the Dodgers' 6-2 win over the Angels

Shohei Ohtani had an RBI triple in his first regular-season game back at Angel Stadium, and he scored on Mookie Betts’ three-run homer in the 10th inning of the Los Angeles Dodgers...

SEPTEMBER 4 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Blows save, takes loss Friday Contreras (2-3) took the loss and blew a save against the Blue Jays on Friday, allowing two runs on two hits without retiring a batter.

Impact With the Angels up by a run in the eighth inning, manager Ron Washington turned to Ben Joyce -- who has been closing of late -- to face the heart of Toronto's order. Joyce got the job done, leaving Contreras to try to follow suit in the ninth. The latter couldn't close things out, however, as he gave up back-to-back solo homers to Joey Loperfido and Addison Barger to take the defeat. Contreras had been pitching well coming into Friday, allowing just one earned run and posting a 16:4 K:BB over his prior 14 frames.

AUGUST 24 • ROTOWIRE

Joey Loperfido, Addison Barger hit back-to-back homers in 9th as Blue Jays rally to beat Angels 5-4

Rookies Joey Loperfido and Addison Barger hit back-to-back home runs in the bottom of the ninth inning and the Toronto Blue Jays rallied to beat the Los Angeles Angels 5-4

AUGUST 24 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

José Tena's walk-off single in Washington debut sends Nationals past Angels 5-4 in 10 innings

José Tena hit a game-winning RBI single in the 10th inning hours after being called up from the minor leagues, and the Washington Nationals defeated the Los Angeles Angels 5-4 to e...

AUGUST 11 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Notches second save Contreras struck out two in a perfect inning to earn the save in Sunday's 3-2 win over the Mets.

Impact Contreras has allowed just two runs over 10.1 innings while posting a 13:2 K:BB since moving back to the bullpen July 14. He hasn't been a candidate for much high-leverage work, but he got the save chance Sunday as the only Angels reliever to pitch less than twice over the previous five days. Through 48 innings between the Angels and the Pirates this year, Contreras has a 4.13 ERA, 1.35 WHIP and 46:21 K:BB, though it appears his performance has turned a corner after a poor stint in the Angels' rotation. Still, Ben Joyce and Hunter Strickland figure to be the favorites for the few save chances the Angels will generate the rest of the way.

AUGUST 5 • ROTOWIRE

Canning and Angels relievers shut down Mets in 3-2 victory

Griffin Canning pitched five stingy innings for his first win in six weeks and the Los Angeles Angels held off the New York Mets 3-2

AUGUST 4 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Picks up the save Sunday Contreras locked down his second career save in Sunday's 3-2 win over the Mariners after striking out one over a perfect ninth inning.

Impact The Angels top three relivers were all unavailable after pitching both Friday and Saturday, so Contreras was called upon to close things out in the ninth. He got the job done quite easily and picked up a strikeout on Ty France in the process. Coming into Sunday, Contreras had given up eight runs (seven earned) over his last 7.2 innings, so it was encouraging to see him bounce back in a high-leverage situation. The 24-year-old owns a 4.66 ERA, 1.50 WHIP and 34:19 K:BB in 38.2 innings and will presumably go back to a middle/long relief role after the team returns from the All-Star break.

JULY 15 • ROTOWIRE

Jo Adell hits 3-run homer, Angels beat Mariners 3-2

Jo Adell hit a three-run homer in the eighth inning and Carson Fulmer threw four hitless innings to lead the Los Angeles Angels to a 3-2 win over the Seattle Mariners

JULY 14 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Likely to work behind Fulmer Contreras is expected to be the Angels' primary pitcher out of the bullpen behind starter Carson Fulmer in Sunday's game against the Mariners, Jeff Fletcher of The Orange County Re...

Impact The Angels are planning to treat their final game before the All-Star break as a bullpen day, with Fulmer and Contreras likely on track to cover the bulk of the innings. Fulmer tossed three innings in relief in his last outing Monday and has covered as many as four innings in an appearance this season, so he should be able to give the Angels a decent amount of length as an opener before Contreras is likely summoned from the bullpen. Contreras had started in each of his last three appearances, tossing between two and three innings on each occasion while turning in an 8.22 ERA and 2.35 WHIP.

JULY 14 • ROTOWIRE

Another short start Contreras allowed four runs on five hits and a walk while striking out one over two innings in a no-decision versus the Rangers on Tuesday.

Impact Contreras continues to function more as an opener than a true starter -- he threw just 37 pitches (26 strikes) in this short outing. He's given up six runs (five earned) over 7.2 innings across his last three appearances. For the season, he has a 4.78 ERA, 1.54 WHIP and 33:19 K:BB over 37.2 innings between the Angels and the Pirates. If he stays on turn, he would likely pitch versus the Mariners this weekend, though at this point, he should not be expected to exceed three innings against any opponent.

JULY 10 • ROTOWIRE

Struggles versus Athletics Contreras (1-1) allowed three runs (two earned) on three hits and three walks while striking out one to take the loss versus the Athletics on Thursday.

Impact Contreras lasted three frames in his previous start, also against Oakland, but he ran into trouble in the third inning Thursday. The right-hander has pitched to a 3.72 ERA and 1.29 WHIP over 19.1 innings across 11 appearances with the Angels, though none of those outings have been longer than three innings. He's started his last two games since the Angels lack few in-house options for their rotation. Overall, he's at a 4.04 ERA, 1.46 WHIP and 32:18 K:BB through 35.2 innings between the Angels and the Pirates this year. If he receives another start, it's projected to be at home versus the Rangers early next week.

JULY 4 • ROTOWIRE

Drawing another start Contreras will start Thursday's game against the Athletics in Oakland, Doug Padilla of The Orange County Register reports.

Impact The Angels will get Jose Soriano (abdomen) back from the injured list Tuesday, but with Patrick Sandoval (elbow) getting ruled out for the season last week and with Zach Plesac getting sent down to Triple-A Salt Lake on Saturday, Contreras and Davis Daniel will both get at least one more turn through the rotation. Since he had been working exclusively out of the bullpen this season before being called upon to start last Wednesday in Anaheim versus the Athletics, Contreras was capped at three innings and 61 pitches in the outing. Though he likely won't be stretched out quite enough to handle a typical starter's workload, Contreras should at least be able to give the Angels five innings if he's more efficient with his pitch count in the rematch with Oakland.

JUNE 30 • ROTOWIRE

Zach Neto's 3-run double keys Angels to a 5-2 win over Oakland and a series sweep

The Los Angeles Angels beat the Oakland Athletics 5-2 Wednesday to sweep their three-game series

JUNE 26 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Oakland's Kyle McCann called out after missing home plate and then making contact with a teammate

Kyle McCann was called out in bizarre fashion during the second inning of the Oakland Athletics’ game against the Angels

JUNE 26 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Athletics head into matchup against the Angels on losing streak

The Oakland Athletics aim to break their four-game skid with a win over the Los Angeles Angels

JUNE 26 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Set to start Wednesday Contreras will start Wednesday's game against the Athletics, Sam Blum of The Athletic reports.

Impact The 24-year-old was acquired from the Pirates in May and has worked out of the bullpen for his first nine appearances for the Halos. Contreras has pitched to a 3.29 ERA and 0.95 WHIP over 13.2 innings with Anaheim, and manager Ron Washington said the club is hoping the right-hander can cover about four or five innings versus Oakland, per Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com.

JUNE 25 • ROTOWIRE

Angels acquire right-hander Roansy Contreras from Pirates

The Los Angeles Angels have acquired right-hander Roansy Contreras from the Pittsburgh Pirates for cash

MAY 16 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Angels trade for right-hander Roansy Contreras ANAHEIM – The Angels on Thursday acquired RHP Roansy Contreras from the Pittsburgh Pirates in exchange for cash considerations. A native of...

MAY 16 • MLB.COM

Pirates add Paul Skenes to their roster ahead of his major league debut

Paul Skenes is officially a big leaguer

MAY 11 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Gary Sánchez pinch hits for 2-run homer in 8th; Brewers rally for 7-5 win, series split with Pirates

Gary Sánchez hit a pinch-hit, two-run home run in the eighth inning to lift the Milwaukee Brewers to a 7-5 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates and a series split

APRIL 25 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Castellanos' walk-off, bases-loaded single caps Phillies' 4-3 rally over Pirates

Nick Castellanos hit a walk-off, bases-loaded single in the ninth inning, Kyle Schwarber homered and the Philadelphia Phillies rallied to beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 4-3

APRIL 13 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Pirates add pitchers Jared Jones, Ryder Ryan, Hunter Stratton to active roster on opening day

The Pittsburgh Pirates called up right-handers Jared Jones, Ryder Ryan and Hunter Stratton from Tiple-A Indianapolis on Thursday as the team prepares to face the Miami Marlins on o...

MARCH 28 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

'I'm good with it': Pirates' Roansy Contreras is once again embracing shift to bullpen Roansy Contreras has struggled (again) with consistency and confidence this spring. The Pirates are hoping another bullpen stint will help.

MARCH 24 • POST-GAZETTE.COM

Shifting to relief Contreras will begin the 2024 season as a reliever, Jason Mackey of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.

Impact Contreras competed for a final spot in the Pirates' rotation, but he struggled to find the strike zone throughout spring training -- walking 13 batters across just 12.1 innings. While he won't fit the roster as a starter, Pittsburgh showed some desire to keep him in the organization, as he is out of minor-league options.

MARCH 22 • ROTOWIRE