ROBERT GSELLMAN NEWS

Cut by Nationals The Nationals released Gsellman on Wednesday, Byron Kerr of MLB.com reports.

Impact Gsellman has spent all season at Triple-A Rochester after failing to make the Nationals' roster out of spring training. He's accumulated an 8.75 ERA and 1.78 WHIP through 36 innings in the minors and will now look to secure another deal elsewhere. The 30-year-old righty hasn't pitched in the majors since 2022, and a return to MLB is unlikely to come until he shows significant improvement.

JUNE 19 • ROTOWIRE

Reassigned to minor-league camp The Nationals reassigned Gsellman to minor-league camp Sunday, Andrew Golden of The Washington Post reports.

Impact Gsellman signed a minor-league contract with the Nationals at the end of January. The pitcher left affiliated ball in 2022 to pursue a career in Japan. Overseas, he had a 4.32 ERA and 1.52 WHIP across 139.2 innings. When he signed with the Nationals, it was thought the 30-year-old would likely start at Triple-A Rochester.

MARCH 17 • ROTOWIRE

Continuing career in Japan Gsellman signed a one-year contract Sunday with the Yokohama DeNA BayStars of Japan's Nippon Professional Baseball.

Impact After spending the last 12 years in affiliated ball, the 29-year-old Gsellman will head overseas to continue his career. Gsellman was most recently a member of the Cubs organization, making eight relief appearances for the big club and 10 appearances (nine starts) for Triple-A Iowa before he was released in July. Gsellman owns a 4.60 ERA and 10.1 K-BB% across 366 innings over parts of seven seasons in the big leagues.

NOVEMBER 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Outrighted to Triple-A Gsellman cleared waivers and was outrighted to Triple-A Iowa on Friday, Tim Stebbins of NBC Sports Chicago reports.

Impact Gsellman made eight relief appearances for the Cubs in May and posted a 4.70 ERA and 1.30 WHIP in 15.1 innings. However, the right-hander lost his spot on the Cubs' 40-man roster Monday and will remain in the organization after going unclaimed on waivers.

JUNE 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Cubs place Seiya Suzuki on 10-day IL, cut Robert Gsellman The Chicago Cubs placed rookie outfielder Seiya Suzuki on the 10-day injured list with a left ring finger sprain prior to the second game of...

MAY 30, 2022 • STARTRIBUNE.COM

Cubs place Seiya Suzuki on 10-day IL, cut Robert Gsellman.

The Chicago Cubs placed rookie outfielder Seiya Suzuki on the 10-day injured list with a left ring finger sprain prior

MAY 30, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Designated for assignment Gsellman was designated for assignment Monday, Andy Martinez of Marquee Sports Network reports.

Impact Gsellman made eight appearances during his time on the roster, struggling to a 4.70 ERA while striking out just 14.1 percent of opposing batters. He's been a passable reliever for most of his career, so it's possible he gets claimed off waivers, but he's unlikely to find high-leverage work anywhere.

MAY 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Secures three-inning save Gsellman earned a save during Tuesday's 11-4 win over the Reds after giving up two runs on four hits with one strikeout and one walk over three innings.

Impact The right-hander entered during the seventh inning with the Cubs holding an eight-run lead, and he closed out the game to record an unconventional save. Gsellman has appeared in six games since Chicago selected his contract in early May, and he has a 5.54 ERA, 1.50 WHIP and 8:3 K:BB over 12 innings.

MAY 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Cubs place LHP Drew Smyly on bereavement list

The Chicago Cubs have placed left-hander Drew Smyly on the bereavement list and brought up right-hander Robert Gsellman from Triple-A Iowa

MAY 3, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Contract selected by Cubs Gsellman's contract was selected by the Cubs on Tuesday, Meghan Montemurro of the Chicago Tribune reports.

Impact Gsellman will offer the Cubs a multi-inning relief option. He posted a 3.77 ERA in 28.2 innings of relief for the Mets last season but struck out just 14.3 percent of opposing batters. Locke St. John was designated for assignment to clear a roster spot.

MAY 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Sent to Triple-A The Cubs reassigned Gsellman to Triple-A Iowa on Monday.

Impact He was one of five players sent to the minors Tuesday as the Cubs narrowed down their group at big-league camp ahead of Opening Day. Gsellman, who joined the Cubs on a minor-league deal earlier this month, produced a 3.77 ERA and 1.19 WHIP in 28.2 innings out of the Mets bullpen in 2021.

APRIL 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Unlikely to make roster Gsellman will likely begin the year in the minors, though he could get called up later if he pitches well there, Sahadev Sharma of The Athletic reports.

Impact Gsellman appeared in 17 games for the Mets last season and logged 119.2 innings for New York working as a starter back in 2017, so he certainly has plenty of MLB experience. However, he's on a minor-league deal with the Cubs, and the team doesn't seem to have an open MLB bullpen spot for the 28-year-old. Gsellman could work his way into the mix at some point, though his fantasy value seems fairly limited.

APRIL 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Chicago Cubs, LHP Drew Smyly agree to 1-year contract

The Chicago Cubs have agreed to a one-year contract with Drew Smyly, adding another experienced pitcher to their staff

MARCH 19, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

AP sources: Cubs add Villar, Givens in flurry of moves

The Chicago Cubs stayed busy, agreeing to contracts with infielder Jonathan Villar and pitchers Mychal Givens, Daniel Norris and Robert Gsellman

MARCH 17, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Signs with Cubs Gsellman signed a minor-league contract with the Cubs on Thursday that includes an invite to big-league spring training, Jesse Rogers of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Gsellman recorded a 3.77 ERA with the Mets last season, but that came in just 28.2 innings as he was limited by a lat injury. It also came with a very low 14.3 percent strikeout rate. He'll compete for a spot in the Cubs' bullpen ahead of the 2022 campaign.

MARCH 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Mets and CF Starling Marte finalize $78 million, 4-year deal

Starling Marte and the New York Mets finalized their $78 million, four-year contract Tuesday night

DECEMBER 1, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Báez to Detroit, MLB teams race to finish biz before lockout

Javier Báez agreed to bring his high motor to the Motor City, while other teams around the majors raced to finish up business before Tuesday’s deadline to tender contracts and a li...

DECEMBER 1, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Parts ways with Mets Gsellman was non-tendered by the Mets on Tuesday, making him a free agent, Tim Healey of Newsday reports.

Impact Gsellman has been a significant bullpen piece for New York over the past few years, but he appeared in only 17 games last season while dealing with torn lat muscle. The 28-year-old had a 3.77 ERA, 1.19 WHIP and 17:7 K:BB across 28.2 innings, and he shouldn't have too much difficulty latching on elsewhere, at least on a minor-league deal.

DECEMBER 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Pederson, Contreras HRs power Braves past Mets 6-5

Joc Pederson hit a solo homer off Carlos Carrasco in the third inning, William Contreras went deep with a two-run shot off Carrasco in the fourth and the Atlanta Braves beat the Ne...

OCTOBER 3, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Returns Saturday Gsellman (lat) was activated from the 60-day injured list Saturday.

Impact Gsellman last took the mound for the Mets on June 19. However, he began a rehab assignment Sep. 6 and appeared in six games, totaling 6.1 innings while allowing seven earned runs on 10 hits and three walks. Gsellman is likely to serve as a low-leverage reliever across the Mets' final two games, though it's possible that he could work multiple frames.

OCTOBER 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Could return for final series Gsellman (lat) joined the Mets' taxi squad ahead of the team's season-ending series in Atlanta and could be reinstated from the 60-day injured list this weekend, Anthony Rieber of...

Impact After being shut down in late June with a torn right lat, Gsellman was cleared to begin a rehab assignment just over two months later. He's since made six rehab appearances between two affiliates, covering 6.1 innings in total while allowing seven earned runs on 10 hits and three walks. If activated this weekend, Gsellman would likely serve as a low-leverage reliever for New York.

OCTOBER 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Megill scheduled to start for New York against Atlanta

The Mets will start Tylor Megill on Friday while the Braves are expected to counter with Huascar Ynoa

OCTOBER 1, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Teary Conforto lifts Mets in possible Citi Field finale

Michael Conforto hit a pair of run-scoring singles, doubled and made a shoestring catch in what might have been his final game at Citi Field for the Mets, and New York routed the M...

OCTOBER 1, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Cabrera expected to start for the Marlins against Mets

The Mets will roll out Rich Hill to the mound Thursday and the Marlins will give Edward Cabrera the start

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Rojas lifts Marlins over Mets 3-2 to snap 7-game skid

Miguel Rojas’ two-run single capped a three-run rally in the eighth inning, spoiling Taijuan Walker’s longest start in more than four years and sending the Miami Marlins to a 3-2 v...

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS