RYAN SHERRIFF NEWS

Inks minors deal with LAD Sherriff signed a minor-league contract Tuesday with the Dodgers, Alex Freedman of the OKC Dodgers reports.

Impact Sherriff elected to become a free agent after being pushed off the 40-man roster in Boston earlier this month and has now found a new home in the Dodgers organization. He'll be available out of the Triple-A Oklahoma City bullpen Tuesday night in Reno.

JULY 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Becomes free agent Sherriff elected free agency Monday after clearing waivers, Chris Cotillo of The Springfield Republican reports.

Impact The lefty reliever will look to land a minor-league or MLB deal elsewhere after Boston removed him from its 40-man roster over the weekend. Sherriff made five relief appearances for the Red Sox this season but otherwise spent most of the campaign at Triple-A Worcester, pitching to a 2.82 ERA, 1.22 WHIP and 24:10 K:BB in 22.1 innings with the affiliate.

JULY 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Designated for assignment Sherriff was designated for assignment Friday, Jen McCaffrey of The Athletic reports.

Impact The Red Sox had to make room on their 40-man roster for Yu Chang's activation from the 60-day injured list. Sherriff has pitched pretty well during his chances at the big-league level but has been unable to stick over the long haul.

JULY 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Optioned to Worcester The Red Sox optioned Sherriff to Triple-A Worcester on Sunday, Alex Speier of The Boston Globe reports.

Impact Sherriff appeared in both games of Saturday's doubleheader against the Rays, so the Red Sox will add a fresh arm to a bullpen that needs it. In this case it's Kaleb Ort, with Ort being recalled from Worcester in the corresponding transaction. Sherriff should be back in the middle of the Boston bullpen at some point this summer.

JUNE 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Back from minors Sherriff was recalled from Triple-A Worcester by the Red Sox on Tuesday, Mac Cerullo of the Boston Herald reports.

Impact Sherriff threw two scoreless frames during his brief time in the majors earlier this month. This stint might also be a short one, as he could head back to the minors when Corey Kluber (paternity) returns.

MAY 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Optioned to Triple-A Sherriff was optioned to Triple-A Worcester by the Red Sox on Thursday.

Impact Sherriff threw two scoreless frames during his brief time up with the big club. The Red Sox haven't announced a corresponding move, but it's expected to be Kutter Crawford (hamstring) coming off the injured list prior to the weekend series in San Diego.

MAY 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Added to roster The Red Sox selected Sherriff's contract from Triple-A Worcester on Tuesday, Gabrielle Starr of the Boston Herald reports.

Impact Sherriff earned the promotion by collecting a 3.00 ERA and 16:8 K:BB over 15 frames with Worcester. The left-handed reliever last appeared in the big leagues in 2021.

MAY 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Outrighted to Triple-A Sherriff was outrighted to Triple-A Lehigh Valley on Saturday, Todd Zolecki of MLB.com reports.

Impact The Phillies chose not to return Sherriff to the 40-man roster after his stay on the 60-day IL, instead designating him for assignment earlier this week. Sherriff will remain in the organization and look to claw his way back to the majors once he's a little further removed from the shoulder injury.

AUGUST 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Activated and DFA'd The Phillies activated Sherriff (shoulder) from the 60-day injured list Monday and designated him for assignment.

Impact Sherriff is healthy after completing a lengthy rehab assignment, but according to Matt Gelb of The Athletic, the Phillies have some concerns about the left-hander's velocity, so he won't regain a spot on the 40-man roster now that he's been reinstated. The 32-year-old could remain in the Phillies organization, though, if he isn't claimed on waivers.

AUGUST 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Rehab shifts to Triple-A Sherriff (shoulder) had his rehab assignment transferred from Double-A Reading to Triple-A Lehigh Valley on Friday.

Impact Sherriff began his rehab assignment June 9 and has made three appearances between the Single-A and Double-A clubs. He struck out six in three scoreless innings during that time and is likely entering the final stage of his rehab process now that he's reporting to Lehigh Valley.

JUNE 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Shifts rehab to Double-A Sherriff (shoulder) will move his rehab assignment Tuesday from Single-A Clearwater to Double-A Reading, Todd Zolecki of MLB.com reports.

Impact He'll advance to Reading after striking out four over two scoreless innings between his two rehab outings with Clearwater, which were his first appearances at any level this season after he opened 2022 on the injured list. The 32-year-old could serve as a left-handed specialist out of the Philadelphia bullpen once he's deemed ready to return from the 60-day IL.

JUNE 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Moves to 60-day injured list Sherriff (shoulder) was transferred to the 60-day injured list Monday.

Impact Sherriff was claimed off waivers from the Rays in November but has been shut down due to biceps tendinitis since late March. He remains without a clear timeline but will now be ineligible to return before early June. The move clears space on the 40-man roster for the Phillies to select Roman Quinn's contract.

APRIL 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Still not throwing Sherriff, who was placed on the 10-day injured list Monday with a left shoulder strain, has yet to resume throwing but is feeling "much better," Alex Coffey of The Philadelphia Inq...

Impact The team didn't seem particularly concerned about Sherriff's injury when it surfaced in early April. However, the fact that he has yet to begin throwing means he likely won't return until late in the opening month of the season, if not later.

APRIL 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Won't make Opening Day roster Sherriff (biceps) will open the season on the injured list, Matt Gelb of The Athletic reports.

Impact Sherriff has been battling biceps tendinitis, an issue apparently serious enough to keep him from breaking camp with the team. His return timeline is unclear.

APRIL 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Tending to biceps injury Sherriff hasn't appeared in any of the Phillies' Grapefruit League games since Monday due to biceps tendinitis, Alex Coffey of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.

Impact Sherriff is scheduled to play catch Monday and isn't being ruled out from making the Opening Day roster, but he may be running out of time to prove his health in advance of the Phillies' first regular-season game next Friday against Oakland. The lefty is one of several relievers who have been banged up in spring camp, with Sam Coonrod (shoulder), Jose Alvarado (neck) and Connor Brogdon (undisclosed) having all battled injuries of varying degrees.

APRIL 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Wade Miley claimed by Cubs; Giants turn down Johnny Cueto

Pitcher Wade Miley was claimed off waivers by the Chicago Cubs from Cincinnati on Friday, a surprising cost-cutting move by the Reds

NOVEMBER 6, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Claimed by Phillies Sherriff was claimed off waivers by the Phillies on Friday, Todd Zolecki of MLB.com reports.

Impact Sherriff owns a 3.65 ERA in 44.1 career innings at the major-league level, which should in theory make him a useful part of the bullpen for the Phillies, who have struggled to put together a reliable unit in recent seasons. The lefty's ERA spiked to 5.52 in 14.2 innings this season as his walk rate jumped to 12.5 percent, however, so there's every chance he takes another step back in his age-32 season next year.

NOVEMBER 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Correa, Astros clinch AL West, open playoffs vs White Sox

Carlos Correa hit his career-high 25th homer with a three-run shot and the Houston Astros clinched the AL West with a 3-2 win over the Tampa Bay Rays

OCTOBER 1, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Optioned to Triple-A Sherriff was optioned to Triple-A Durham on Thursday, Neil Solondz of the Rays Radio Network reports.

Impact Sherriff was called up Monday and tossed 1.2 scoreless relief innings in Wednesday's win over the Astros. However, he'll now head back to Durham after Matt Wisler (finger) was reinstated from the 10-day injured list Thursday.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Called up Monday Sherriff was recalled from Triple-A Durham on Monday, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Impact Sherriff was sent to the minors in mid-August, and he recorded a 2.08 ERA and 0.92 WHIP in 8.2 innings across 11 appearances since then. He'll provide an additional arm in the bullpen for the final week of the regular season after Nick Anderson (back) was placed on the 10-day injured list Monday.

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Tampa Bay Rays wading into uncharted pitching territory with 13 closers

The Tampa Bay Rays have set an MLB record with 13 pitchers recording saves this season. Jordan Shusterman breaks it down.

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021

Optioned to Triple-A Sherriff was optioned to Triple-A Durham on Monday, Neil Solondz of the Rays Radio Network reports.

Impact Sherriff struggled to limit run production recently, as he allowed five runs (four earned) on three hits and four walks while striking out four in 3.2 innings across his last four appearances. He'll attempt to sort things out in the minors after right-hander Chris Ellis' contract was selected as part of the transaction.

AUGUST 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Polanco's sac fly in ninth lifts Twins over Rays 5-4

Jorge Polanco hit a game-ending sacrifice fly in the ninth inning to lift the Minnesota Twins over the Tampa Bay Rays 5-4

AUGUST 15, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Tallies first save Sherriff struck out one in a perfect ninth inning, earning the save in Wednesday's 4-3 win over the Mariners. i

Impact The lefty hasn't allowed an earned run in six consecutive appearances, and his 4.82 ERA this season is largely attributable to a four-run outing June 30. Tampa Bay appears comfortable using nearly anybody in save situations, so while Sherriff may earn additional save opportunities down the stretch, he doesn't figure to pitch in such a role with any regularity.

AUGUST 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Rays beat Mariners 4-3 to avoid season series sweep

Randy Arozarena had a two-run triple during a three-run third and the AL East-leading Tampa Bay Rays beat the Seattle Mariners 4-3 to avoid a season series sweep

AUGUST 4, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS