SAM HENTGES NEWS

Reyes' 451-foot homer leads Indians past Rangers 7-2

Franmil Reyes headlined Cleveland's outburst of four solo home runs with a 451-blast into the left field bleachers and the Indians defeated the Texas Rangers 7-2 on Wednesday night

AUGUST 26, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Solid in no-decision Hentges didn't factor into the decision in Friday's 9-1 win over the Angels, allowing one run on three hits and a walk over four innings. He struck out two.

Impact Cleveland's offense staked Hentges to a 5-0 lead through two innings, but the southpaw didn't have a long enough leash to qualify for a win as he got the hook after 61 pitches (41 strikes). It was still his longest outing since July 7, and he's been effective enough in his latest stint with the big club to retain a rotation spot, posting a 4.50 ERA and 7:3 K:BB through 10 innings over five appearances in August.

AUGUST 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Hentges scheduled to start for Cleveland against Los Angeles

The Indians will roll out Sam Hentges to the mound Friday and the Angels will give Jaime Barria the start

AUGUST 20, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Quantrill scheduled to start for Indians at Twins

The Twins will roll out Griffin Jax to the mound Monday and the Indians will give Cal Quantrill the start

AUGUST 16, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Gives up three runs Saturday Hentges didn't factor into the decision Saturday against the Tigers after allowing three runs on four hits while fanning three across two innings.

Impact Hentges once again struggled to pitch deep into the game but that shouldn't be much of a surprise, as he has pitched at least five complete frames just twice across his 19 outings all year long. He also ended a streak of three straight appearances allowing one or fewer runs. The southpaw now owns a 6.00 ERA with a 2.00 WHIP across four appearances this month.

AUGUST 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Cabrera doesn't homer but leads Tigers over Indians 6-4

Miguel Cabrera is finding ways to help the Detroit Tigers while he waits for career homer No. 500

AUGUST 15, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Unsteady across two innings Hentges allowed one run on four hits and a walk with one strikeout in two innings in a no-decision versus Cincinnati on Monday.

Impact The southpaw gave up an RBI single to Joey Votto in the first inning, but Cleveland's offense made sure Hentges wouldn't take a loss in the bullpen game. The 25-year-old has a 7.71 ERA, 2.04 WHIP and 46:27 K:BB through 46.2 innings. It's unclear if he'll return to a bullpen role or remain in the rotation going forward -- if it's the latter, he lines up to start versus Detroit over the weekend. Either way, Hentges' performance suggests he's not likely to be much of an asset in fantasy.

AUGUST 10, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Ramírez has homer, triple, 3 RBIs as Indians beat Reds 9-3

José Ramírez hit a two-run homer and an RBI triple, leading the Cleveland Indians to a 9-3 victory over the Cincinnati Reds

AUGUST 10, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

LEADING OFF: Yanks' Rizzo tests positive, Peralta vs Cubs

Newcomer Anthony Rizzo has become the latest Yankees player to test positive for the coronavirus

AUGUST 9, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Starting bullpen game Hentges will start Monday's game against the Reds, Mandy Bell of MLB.com reports.

Impact Hentges will make his ninth start of the season with Cleveland employing a bullpen game. The left-hander made his last start July 7 and covered 4.1 innings, but he's unlikely to pitch that deep Monday given he's covered single frames in his past two outings.

AUGUST 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Cabrera gets day off; Zimmer HR lifts Indians past Tigers

Miguel Cabrera got a planned day off as he closes in on his 500th career home run and the Cleveland Indians defeated the Detroit Tigers 7-5

AUGUST 8, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Cleveland baseball 3 up, 3 down: A look at Cal Quantrill, Myles Straw, more A look at some recent trends around Cleveland's roster, including Quantrill, Morgan, Straw, Mejia, Hentges, Mercado, Zimmer and Karinchak.

AUGUST 4, 2021 • BEACONJOURNAL.COM

Pitches scoreless inning Hentges allowed a hit and struck out one in a scoreless inning during Tuesday's 7-2 loss to Toronto.

Impact Hentges was recalled from Triple-A Columbus on July 22, but Tuesday was his first appearance since he rejoined the major-league roster. The 25-year-old has worked as both a starter and a reliever this year, and he's been a long-relief option since his callup. He owns an 8.04 ERA, 2.02 WHIP and 45:25 K:BB across 43.2 innings in 16 appearances (eight starts).

AUGUST 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Rays get Nelson Cruz in trade, rally to beat Indians in 10

Austin Meadows hit an RBI single in the 10th inning to cap Tampa Bay’s comeback in a 5-4 win over the Cleveland Indians, hours after the Rays acquired slugger Nelson Cruz from Minn...

JULY 23, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Recalled by Cleveland Hentges was recalled from Triple-A Columbus on Thursday, Mandy Bell of MLB.com reports.

Impact Hentges was sent to the minors prior to the All-Star break, and he gave up three runs in 4.1 innings across three relief appearances at Triple-A Columbus. He's posted an 8.23 ERA and 2.04 WHIP in 42.2 innings across 15 appearances (eight starts) in the majors this year, but he could be a candidate to claim a starting job after Eli Morgan was sent down in a corresponding move.

JULY 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Patino expected to start for the Rays against Indians

The Rays will start Luis Patino on Thursday and the Indians are expected to counter with Cal Quantrill

JULY 22, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Optioned to Triple-A Hentges was optioned to Triple-A Columbus on Friday, Mandy Bell of MLB.com reports.

Impact Hentges has struggled during his last three starts, allowing 16 earned runs on 17 hits across 10.1 innings. With the All-Star break offering the club rotation flexibility, there's a chance that Hentges could be brought back to the big leagues following the break, but that decision likely won't be made until some time next week. Triston McKenzie was recalled in a corresponding roster move to start Friday.

JULY 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Takes loss in Game 2 Hentges (1-4) took the loss in Game 2 of Wednesday's doubleheader versus Tampa Bay. He allowed four runs on five hits and three walks while striking out three in 4.1 innings.

Impact While Hentges pitched into the fifth inning for the first time since June 20, he got no offensive support from his Cleveland teammates. The rookie southpaw continues to struggle with an 8.23 ERA, 2.04 WHIP and 44:25 K:BB across 42.2 innings this season. He's started eight of his 15 appearances, but his spot in the rotation will likely be in jeopardy when some of Cleveland's injured arms return.

JULY 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

5 Rays pitchers no-hit Indians for doubleheader sweep

Five Tampa Bay pitchers combined for seven hitless innings, and the Rays beat the Indians 4-0 for a doubleheader sweep

JULY 7, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Lowe hits slam, Rays rally with 2 in 9th to beat Indians 9-8

Brandon Lowe hit his first career grand slam in the second inning, and the Tampa Bay Rays rallied with two runs in the ninth to beat the Cleveland Indians 9-8

JULY 6, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Dealt another loss Hentges (1-3) took the loss versus Houston on Friday. He allowed six runs on six hits and two walks with three strikeouts in 2.2 innings.

Impact For the second straight outing, a half-dozen runs were charged to Hentges. The southpaw continues to struggle in a starting role this year. Through 14 outings (seven starts), he's posted an 8.22 ERA, 2.06 WHIP and 41:22 K:BB across 38.1 innings. Hentges will likely stay in the rotation until one of Zach Plesac (thumb) or Shane Bieber (shoulder) is ready to come off the injured list. Hentges tentatively lines up to pitch versus Kansas City next week.

JULY 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Correa keys Astros' big inning in 6-3 win over Indians

Carlos Correa had an RBI double to spark Houston's four-run third inning and the Astros defeated the Cleveland Indians 6-3

JULY 3, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Astros face the Indians following Valdez's strong performance

Houston looks to follow up a strong showing by Thursday starter Framber Valdez

JULY 2, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Altuve's slam quiets booing, sends Astros past Indians 7-2

José Altuve hit a grand slam to briefly quiet incessant booing by Cleveland fans, Yordan Alvarez and Michael Brantley also homered, and the Houston Astros snapped a four-game losin...

JULY 2, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Struggles with command in loss Hentges (1-2) allowed six runs on six hits and four walks while striking out a batter over 3.1 innings as he took the loss against the Twins on Sunday.

Impact Hentges had some difficulty locating the strike zone Sunday, as he threw just 38 of his 72 pitches for strikes. His four walks are tied for the most in an outing this season. The 24-year-old did not pitch a clean inning after giving up a run in the first, two in the second, one in the third and two more in the fourth. Hentges hadn't given up a home run since May 17 but surrendered a two-run blast off the bat of Andrelton Simmons in the second and a solo shot to Josh Donaldson in the third. He now owns a 7.32 ERA, 1.99 WHIP and 38:20 K:BB over 35.2 innings. His spot in the rotation should still be safe for now with Cleveland dealing with injuries to their top three arms but lines up for a daunting matchup against the red-hot Astros this week.

JUNE 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE