APRIL 14 • DAILYNEWS.COM
Angels to send Robert Stephenson for tests after he came out of rehab game Stephenson, who has been out with shoulder inflammation, walked the only batter he faced for Triple-A Salt Lake on Saturday night, and then...
Has throwing session Friday Stephenson (shoulder) threw off the mound Friday and noted that he hopes to be back by the end of April, Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com reports.
Impact Stephenson has been dealing with right shoulder soreness since late February. His availability for Opening Day waxed and waned during spring training before he was ultimately placed on the Angels' 15-day IL on Thursday. Stephenson spent the 2023 season with both the Pirates and Rays, posting a 3.10 ERA, 0.88 WHIP and 77:16 K:BB over 52.1 innings.
MARCH 30 • ROTOWIRE
Here's how Stephenson became a dominant reliever MLB.com reporter Paul Casella is filling in for this edition of Rhett Bollinger’s Angels Beat newsletter. To read the full newsletter, click...
JANUARY 25 • MLB.COM
Angels boost bullpen with signing of Stephenson In search of a boost for the back end of their bullpen this offseason, the Angels addressed that need by landing one of the top remaining fr...
JANUARY 23 • MLB.COM
Angels hope Robert Stephenson and his new slider can add consistency to bullpen Stephenson, 30, began throwing his slider in a different way after he was traded to the Tampa Bay Rays last summer, and he responded by post...
JANUARY 23 • DAILYNEWS.COM
Angels sign RHP Robert Stephenson to 3-year, $33M contract The Los Angeles Angels have signed free agent reliever Robert Stephenson to a three-year contract worth $33 million, the team said Tuesday.I...
JANUARY 23 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Reliever Robert Stephenson and Angels finalize $33 million, 3-year deal
Right-handed reliever Robert Stephenson has agreed to a $33 million, three-year contract with the Los Angeles AngelsJANUARY 23 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Angels sign RHP Robert Stephenson: Source Stephenson was one of the game's most effective relief pitchers last season after the Pirates traded him to the Rays.
JANUARY 20 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Angels agree to deal with reliever Stephenson (report) Righty reliever Robert Stephenson and the Angels are in agreement on a contract, according to MLB Network insider Jon Heyman. The team has n...
JANUARY 20 • MLB.COM
Picks up save Stephenson struck out the only batter he faced to earn the save Wednesday against the Twins.
Impact Colin Poche was called upon to protect a one-run lead in the ninth inning and got the first two outs while also allowing a walk. Stephenson followed him and struck out Christian Vazquez on three pitches to end the game and tally his first save of the season. Stephenson has been excellent since joining the Rays by maintaining a 2.43 ERA and 0.69 WHIP with a 53:8 K:BB across 33.1 innings. However, he isn't likely to see more save chances with Pete Fairbanks -- who was likely unavailable Wednesday due to a heavy recent workload -- locked in as the team's closer.
SEPTEMBER 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Sources: Pirates trade Robert Stephenson to Rays for minor league shortstop Alika Williams According to sources, the Pirates on Friday traded Robert Stephenson to Tampa for minor league shortstop Alika Williams.
JUNE 2, 2023 • POST-GAZETTE.COM
Traded to Rays The Rays acquired Stephenson from the Pirates on Friday in exchange for minor-league infielder Alika Williams, Rob Biertempfel of The Athletic reports.
Impact Stephenson has a 5.14 ERA for the Pirates this season and a 5.38 ERA over 76 relief appearances since the beginning of 2022. However, the first-round pick does have pretty good stuff and can miss bats, particularly with his slider. It's the kind of profile the Rays usually get the most out of, although he'll surely work in low-leverage situations initially.
JUNE 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Activated from injured list Stephenson (elbow) was activated Friday from the 15-day injured list.
Impact Stephenson will join the Pirates' bullpen Friday night in St. Louis after missing the first three weeks of the 2023 regular season due to right elbow soreness. He could eventually work his way into a prominent setup role, though Pittsburgh's relief corps has been impressive all around in the early going.
APRIL 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Beginning rehab assignment Stephenson (elbow) is set to begin a minor-league rehab assignment Friday with Triple-A Indianapolis, Justice delos Santos of MLB.com reports.
Impact Stephenson was placed on the 15-day injured list on Opening Day, retroactive to March 27, after being slowed this spring by lingering right elbow soreness. But he is on track now to perhaps join the Pirates' bullpen as soon as he is first eligible for activation.
MARCH 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Placed on 15-day IL Stephenson (elbow) was placed on the 15-day injured list Thursday, retroactive to March 27.
Impact Stephenson managed to get into Grapefruit League action before spring training came to an end, but he'll require a little more build-up after battling lingering right elbow soreness for most of camp.
MARCH 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Likely headed for IL stint Pirates manager Derek Shelton said Tuesday that Stephenson (elbow) is likely to open the season on the injured list, Justice delos Santos of MLB.com reports.
Impact Stephenson made his Grapefruit League debut Tuesday afternoon against the Phillies, but he issued two walks and gave up two hits in his one inning of work. The 30-year-old right-hander has been slowed all spring by lingering elbow soreness, and the Pirates apparently feel like he needs more recovery time.
MARCH 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Available to pitch Tuesday Stephenson (elbow) is listed as available out of the Pirates' bullpen for Tuesday's Grapefruit League game versus the Phillies, Alex Stumpf of DKPittsburghSports.com reports.
Impact Stephenson has been out all spring with right elbow soreness, but he's been throwing of late with no issues and is now cleared for game action. He'll try to get in a few appearances ahead of Opening Day before serving as a setup man for David Bednar.
MARCH 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Feels good after live BP Stephenson (elbow) felt good Thursday after throwing live batting practice Wednesday, Justice delos Santos of MLB.com reports.
Impact Stephenson is likely to log one more live BP session before perhaps then making his Grapefruit League debut. The 30-year-old right-hander is still hoping to be ready for Opening Day as he works past a bout of minor elbow discomfort.
MARCH 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Throws bullpen session Stephenson (elbow) threw a bullpen session Tuesday, according to MLB.com.
Impact Stephenson is slated to throw one more bullpen session before being re-evaluated. Conceivably, he could be ready for a Grapefruit League appearance at that point, which would hopefully give him enough time to get ready for Opening Day. If healthy, Stephenson projects as a primary setup man for Pittsburgh.
MARCH 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Could resume mound work next week Stephenson is dealing with minor right elbow discomfort and is going through a modified throwing program at this stage of spring training, Justice delos Santos of MLB.com reports.
Impact Stephenson doesn't look as though he'll be ready to pitch during the first week of Grapefruit League play, but the Pirates are still seemingly optimistic that his elbow issue won't be anything that threatens his availability for Opening Day. He could resume throwing off a mound early next week if he responds well to playing catch over the next few days.
FEBRUARY 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Dealing with arm discomfort Stephenson is dealing with some right arm discomfort to begin spring training, though he was able to throw Saturday, Jason Mackey of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.
Impact The severity of the issue is unclear, though the fact Stephenson hasn't been shut down from throwing is an encouraging sign. Even if it's a minor injury, the Pirates are likely to exercise caution with the right-hander early in camp.
FEBRUARY 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Avoids arbitration Stephenson signed a one-year, $1.75 million contract with the Pirates on Friday to avoid arbitration, Rob Biertempfel of The Athletic reports.
Impact It was a tale of two seasons for Stephenson in 2022. After posting a 6.04 ERA and 1.48 WHIP with the Rockies, he was pushed off their roster and was claimed by the Pirates in late August. Upon joining Pittsburgh, Stephenson put up a 3.38 ERA and 0.82 WHIP to close out the season. If the 29-year-old righty can carry that success with Pittsburgh over into 2023, there's a good chance he establishes himself as the team's primary setup man.
JANUARY 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Rob Biertempfel: Pirates moves: - Signed OF Miguel Andújar... - The Athletic Pirates moves: - Signed OF Miguel Andújar ($1.525M). - Tendered contracts to 1B Ji-Man Choi, INF Kevin Newman, RHP Robert Stephenson, RHP Mi...
NOVEMBER 19, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Pirates to recall Jack Suwinski, while Robert Stephenson arrives for series finale in Philadelphia According to a source, the Pirates will recall the rookie outfielder for this week’s series in Milwaukee.
AUGUST 28, 2022 • POST-GAZETTE.COM
Pirates claim pitcher Robert Stephenson off waivers; Rodolfo Castro serves suspension PHILADELPHIA — With a pitching staff badly in need of reinforcements, the Pirates on Saturday added a right-handed reliever who not long ago...
AUGUST 27, 2022 • POST-GAZETTE.COM
