SAM COONROD NEWS

Optioned to Syracuse The Mets optioned Coonrod to Triple-A Syracuse on Wednesday.

Impact Coonrod allowed six earned runs over 1.1 innings (three appearances) during his one-week stay in the Mets' bullpen. Joey Lucchesi has been called up in a corresponding roster move and will start Wednesday versus the Diamondbacks.

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Recalled from Syracuse The Mets recalled Coonrod from Triple-A Syracuse on Tuesday, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.

Impact Coonrod has missed most of this season due to a high-grade lat strain, but he's pitched to a 1.69 ERA over 5.1 major-league innings (seven relief appearances) when healthy. The 30-year-old right-hander will be available out of the bullpen Tuesday at Washington.

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Heads back to Triple-A The Mets optioned Coonrod to Triple-A Syracuse on Wednesday.

Impact Coonrod will head to the minors to make room on the 26-man active roster for right-hander Denyi Reyes, who was called up from Syracuse ahead of his scheduled start Wednesday versus the Rangers. Since being reinstated from the 60-day injured list Aug. 14, Coonrod has posted a 1.69 ERA and 0.94 WHIP over 5.1 innings in seven appearances out of the bullpen.

AUGUST 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Activated from 60-day IL The Mets activated Coonrod (lat) from the 60-day injured list Monday, Tim Britton of The Athletic reports.

Impact Coonrod is finally ready to make his Mets debut, five months after being diagnosed with a high-grade lat strain. The righty reliever posted a 4.82 ERA and 12:7 K:BB over 9.1 minor-league rehab innings (10 appearances) between Single-A St. Lucie and Triple-A Syracuse.

AUGUST 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Rehab moves to Triple-A Coonrod (lat) had his rehab assignment shifted Thursday to Triple-A Syracuse, Tim Healey of Newsday reports.

Impact Coonrod is moving right along on his minor-league rehab assignment after tallying six strikeouts over four scoreless innings with Single-A St. Lucie. The 30-year-old right-hander has been sidelined all season due to a lat strain, but he looks poised to join the Mets' bullpen as early as next week.

JULY 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Starts up rehab assignment Coonrod (lat) began a rehab assignment Sunday with Single-A St. Lucie, striking out one and giving up one hit and no walks over a scoreless inning.

Impact The outing in the Florida State League was Coonrod's first appearance at any level in 2023, as he's been on the shelf all season while recovering from a right lat strain. Even though he won't require an extensive buildup program since the Mets likely won't deploy him as anything more than a one- or two-inning reliever, Coonrod could require close to the full 30-day rehab window to sharpen his command following the long layoff. Coonrod previously appeared in 12 games in the majors with Philadelphia last season, posting a 7.82 ERA and 1.50 WHIP in 12.2 innings.

JULY 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Throwing off mound Coonrod (lat) began throwing off a mound Saturday, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.

Impact Coonrod has been on the shelf all season with a right lat strain, and Saturday marks the first time he's thrown off a mound since spring training. There's still no plan in place for Coonrod to embark on a rehab assignment, but he seems to be trending in the right direction.

JULY 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Transferred to 60-day IL Coonrod (lat) was transferred Thursday from the 15-day injured list to the 60-day injured list.

Impact This move clears out a 40-man roster spot for the Mets' waiver claim of Edwin Uceta from the Pirates. Coonrod will be sidelined until at least early June as he recovers from a high-grade lat strain.

APRIL 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Moves to injured list Coonrod (lat) was placed on the 15-day injured list Thursday, retroactive to March 27.

Impact Coonrod was diagnosed with a high-grade lat strain two weeks ago, so it's no surprise he's beginning the season on the shelf. The right-hander doesn't have an official timeline for his return, but he shouldn't be expected to be available for the Mets anytime soon.

MARCH 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Nursing high-grade lat strain The Mets announced Wednesday that Coonrod has been diagnosed with a high-grade right lat strain, Abbey Mastracco of the New York Daily News reports.

Impact The team hasn't provided a timetable, but the injury is one that could conceivably keep Coonrod sidelined for months. The right-hander had been pitching well this spring and seemed to have a good shot to win a spot in the Mets' Opening Day bullpen, but there's a vacancy there now.

MARCH 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Mets claim RHP Sam Coonrod off waivers from Phillies

The New York Mets have claimed reliever Sam Coonrod off waivers from the NL East rival Philadelphia Phillies

FEBRUARY 7, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Claimed by NYM off waivers The Mets claimed Coonrod off waivers Monday from the Phillies, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.

Impact Coonrod was designated for assignment Jan. 30 after the Phillies completed the signing of Josh Harrison. The right-hander made 12 appearances for Philadelphia in 2022 with a 7.82 ERA and 1.50 WHIP over 12.2 innings. He'll compete for one of the final spots in the Mets' bullpen during spring training.

FEBRUARY 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Phillies, Harrison finalize $2 million, 1-year deal

Free agent infielder Josh Harrison and the Philadelphia Phillies have finalized their $2 million, one-year contract

JANUARY 31, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Moved off 40-man roster Philadelphia designated Coonrod for assignment Monday.

Impact The transaction clears room on the 40-man roster for infielder Josh Harrison, who was signed to a one-year, $2 million deal. Coonrod was ineffective in 12 appearances with Philadelphia in 2022, recording a 7.82 ERA and 1.50 WHIP over 12.2 innings. If he clears waivers, the 30-year-old will be outrighted to Triple-A Lehigh Valley if he opts not to elect free agency.

JANUARY 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

MLB tender deadline: Bellinger, Voit among 83 players cut

Cody Bellinger, Brian Anderson and Luke Voit were among 83 players who became free agents when their former teams declined to offer them contracts for next season

NOVEMBER 19, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Agrees to deal with Phillies Coonrod avoided arbitration by signing a one-year, $775,000 deal with the Phillies on Friday, Mark Feinsand of MLB.com reports.

Impact Coonrod turned in a 7.82 ERA and 1.50 WHIP through 12.2 innings last season upon returning from his stint on the IL in mid-August. It's possible the 30-year-old righty could find his way into the Phillies' bullpen after the team ranked 23rd in bullpen ERA last season (4.27), but he would need to show significant signs of improvement in order to do so.

NOVEMBER 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Moves to minors The Phillies optioned Coonrod to Triple-A Lehigh Valley on Wednesday.

Impact Coonrod's demotion clears a spot on the 28-man active roster for right-hander Zack Wheeler (forearm), who was reinstated from the 15-day injured list ahead of his scheduled start Wednesday against the Blue Jays. Since returning to the Phillies in mid-August following an IL stint of his own, Coonrod turned in a 7.82 ERA, 1.50 WHIP and 12:7 K:BB in 12.2 innings across 12 appearances out of the Philadelphia bullpen.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Reinstated from IL Coonrod (shoulder) was reinstated from the 60-day injured list Monday.

Impact Coonrod will return to the Phillies' bullpen after suffering a shoulder strain in March and missing the entirety of the season to this point. The right-hander produced a 4.04 ERA and 1.32 WHIP with 48 strikeouts over 42.1 innings in 42 appearances with Philadelphia last year. He will replace Corey Knebel (lat) on the active roster after Knebel was placed on the 15-day IL Monday.

AUGUST 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Starts up rehab assignment Coonrod (shoulder) began a rehab assignment Friday with Single-A Clearwater and struck out four over two scoreless frames between his first two appearances.

Impact Coonrod could shift his rehab assignment to a higher-level affiliate at some point this week. The 29-year-old right-hander is still waiting to make his 2022 debut for the Phillies after he was placed on the injured list coming out of spring training due to a right shoulder strain.

JULY 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Phillies injury updates: Bryce Harper, Zach Eflin, Sam Coonrod, JoJo Romero, more The club has plenty of players coming off injury, but not may timetables yet for return.

JULY 2, 2022 • NJ.COM

Set for bullpen session Coonrod (shoulder) will throw a bullpen session Saturday, Alex Coffey of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.

Impact Coonrod was diagnosed with a shoulder strain in late March and has yet to appear in a game this season. He'll likely throw several bullpen sessions before going out on a rehab assignment, so he may not return until mid-July.

JUNE 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Phillies aim to stop 4-game slide, play the Giants

The Philadelphia Phillies look to stop a four-game skid when they play the San Francisco Giants

MAY 31, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Phillies host the Giants to open 3-game series

The Philadelphia Phillies start a three-game series at home against the San Francisco Giants on Monday

MAY 30, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Moves to 60-day IL Coonrod (shoulder) was transferred to the 60-day injured list Thursday.

Impact Coonrod has been dealing with a shoulder strain since late March, but he recently increased his throwing distance to 90 feet. However, he'll be unavailable until at least early June after being transferred to the 60-day IL. The move makes room for right-hander Andrew Bellatti, whose contract was selected Thursday.

APRIL 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Increasing throwing distance Coonrod (shoulder) is throwing from up to 90 feet, Alex Coffey of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.

Impact Coonrod suffered the injury late in spring training, and he was shut down entirely for a week. However, he's begun his throwing progression, which is a positive sign in his recovery. He'll look to continue to ramp up the intensity of his work and could be in line for a return by late April.

APRIL 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE