MARCH 24 • SFCHRONICLE.COM
Jung Hoo Lee returns; Giants' Opening Day roster begins to come into focus In addition to the return of Jung Hoo Lee, the San Francisco Giants said Sam Huff will be the backup catcher and that Sean Hjelle had been o...
Sent to Triple-A Hjelle was optioned to Triple-A Sacramento on Sunday, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.
Impact Hjelle will open the 2025 campaign at Triple-A after compiling a 6.75 ERA and 1.63 WHIP with 14 strikeouts over 12.0 innings in seven appearances with the Giants this spring. The right-hander appeared in 58 games with San Francisco in 2024, producing a 3.90 ERA and 1.21 WHIP with 75 strikeouts over 80.2 frames and he'll likely join the major-league roster relatively soon.
MARCH 23 • ROTOWIRE
Takes fourth loss Hjelle (3-4) allowed three runs on four hits and struck out one over 2.2 innings to take the loss versus the Mariners on Sunday.
Impact Hjelle was called on for a long-relief assignment after Robbie Ray left the game with a hamstring injury. Over nine appearances this month, Hjelle has allowed six runs on 12 hits and two walks while striking out eight across 14.1 innings. He's at a 3.99 ERA, 1.13 WHIP and 60:9 K:BB through 65.1 innings overall, and he's added four holds. Hjelle has lost his last three decisions and hasn't picked up a win since June 5.
AUGUST 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Takes fourth loss Hjelle (3-4) allowed three runs on four hits and struck out one over 2.2 innings to take the loss versus the Mariners on Sunday.
Impact Hjelle was called on for a long-relief assignment after Robbie Ray left the game with a hamstring injury. Over nine appearances this month, Hjelle has allowed six runs on 12 hits and two walks while striking out eight across 14.1 innings. He's at a 3.99 ERA, 1.13 WHIP and 60:9 K:BB through 65.1 innings overall, and he's added four holds. Hjelle has lost his last three decisions and hasn't picked up a win since June 5.
AUGUST 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Back from bereavement The Giants activated Hjelle from the bereavement list Friday, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.
Impact Hjelle had been away from the club since Sunday. He will return to a middle relief role.
AUGUST 2, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Moves to bereavement list The Giants placed Hjelle (personal) on the bereavement list Sunday, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com reports.
Impact Hjelle pitched a scoreless frame Saturday against the Rockies and will now step away from the team for a few days to be with his family. Randy Rodriguez was called up from Triple-A Sacramento in a corresponding move.
JULY 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Tagged for third loss Hjelle (3-3) allowed three runs on four hits while striking out one and walking none over one inning, taking the loss Sunday versus the Guardians.
Impact Hjelle has given up multiple runs in three of his last seven outings, taking two of his three losses this season in that span. The right-hander is now at a 3.83 ERA, 1.07 WHIP and 46:6 K:BB through 44.2 innings while adding three holds. He sees very little high-leverage work as a multi-inning reliever, but his recent performance has offset his reliable control, as his groundball tendencies have led to too many hitters getting on base.
JULY 8, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Takes loss Saturday Hjelle (3-2) allowed eight runs (six earned) on six hits and a walk while striking out one over two innings to take the extra-innings loss versus the Dodgers on Saturday.
Impact Hjelle allowed a run in the 10th inning, but the Giants couldn't do anything more than pull even in their half of the frame. The Dodgers took over in the 11th, and Hjelle was left to take it on the chin, as he was seventh pitcher they used in the contest ahead of another likely bullpen game Sunday. Given the situation and opponent, it's understandable, but the poor outing still inflated Hjelle's ERA from 2.33 to 3.54. He's added a 1.03 WHIP and 40:6 K:BB with three holds over 40.2 innings as a multi-inning reliever this year.
JUNE 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
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MAY 18, 2024 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM
Taken off injured list The Giants activated Hjelle (elbow) from the 15-day injured list Saturday, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.
Impact Hjelle has shown steady improvement during his rehab assignment, and in his last outing with Triple-A Sacramento on April 17, he struck out two while allowing one hit over one scoreless inning. The right-hander will return to the Giants' bullpen and figures to step into a low-leverage relief role. San Francisco optioned Kai-Wei Teng to Triple-A Sacramento in a corresponding move.
APRIL 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Taken off injured list The Giants activated Hjelle (elbow) from the 15-day injured list Saturday, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.
Impact Hjelle has shown steady improvement during his rehab assignment, and in his last stint with Triple-A Sacramento on April 17, he struck out two while allowing one hit over one scoreless inning. The right-hander will return to the Giants' bullpen and figures to step into a relief role. With Hjelle off the IL, San Francisco optioned Kai-Wei Teng to Triple-A Sacramento in a corresponding move.
APRIL 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Diagnosed with sprained UCL Hjelle will be shut down for a couple weeks after being diagnosed with a right elbow sprain, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.
Impact Hjelle had been in position to win either a long relief job or potentially even a spot in the rotation, but now he has what could be a long-term injury. He'll be re-evaluated following the shutdown period, presumably at which point a decision will be made as to whether he needs surgery.
MARCH 5, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Preparing for long relief Hjelle is expected to function as a long reliever in 2024, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.
Impact Hjelle came up through the minors as a starter, but all 23 of his major-league appearances so far have come out of the bullpen. The right-hander is not stretching out as a starter this spring, which signals he'll be a multi-inning option out of the bullpen. That role comes with little fantasy interest, especially since it doesn't seem like manager Bob Melvin will deploy an opener as often as his predecessor, Gabe Kapler.
FEBRUARY 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Back in big leagues Hjelle was recalled from Triple-A Sacramento on Monday.
Impact Hjelle was added to the active roster to replace Luke Jackson, who was placed on the Paternity List prior to Monday's game against San Diego. Hjelle has appeared in one contest for the Giants in September, allowing two hits and striking out one across 1.1 scoreless frames.
SEPTEMBER 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Sent back to Triple-A The Giants optioned Hjelle to Triple-A Sacramento on Thursday.
Impact Hjelle worked 1.1 scoreless innings of relief Wednesday against the Diamondbacks, but the 26-year-old right-hander carries a rough 8.10 ERA across 13 total major-league plate appearances this season. Tristan Beck will join San Francisco's bullpen in a corresponding roster move ahead of Thursday's series opener versus the Dodgers.
SEPTEMBER 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Recalled from Triple-A Hjelle was recalled from Triple-A Sacramento on Wednesday.
Impact Hjelle has had a rough 2023, posting an 8.59 ERA with the Giants and 6.03 mark with Sacramento. He can give them some length out of the bullpen, though, which is needed.
SEPTEMBER 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Optioned to Sacramento The Giants optioned Hjelle to Triple-A Sacramento on Tuesday.
Impact Hjelle surrendered six earned runs on 10 hits over 4.2 innings of long relief in Monday's series opener against the Phillies. He carries an 8.59 ERA across 22 total major-league innings this year.
AUGUST 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Recalled from Triple-A The Giants recalled Hjelle from Triple-A Sacramento on Saturday, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.
Impact With Ross Stripling (back) headed for the injured list, Hjelle will come up from the minors to add extra depth to San Francisco's pitching staff. The 26-year-old righty has struggled this season in both the majors and minors, and he likely will be limited to low-leverage situations while with the Giants.
AUGUST 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Sent to Triple-A Hjelle was optioned to Triple-A Sacramento on Thursday.
Impact He had an effective appearance Wednesday against the Padres, logging four scoreless innings while striking out five in relief en route to the win. That was easily Hjelle's best MLB appearance of the season, as he entered the game with a 10.13 ERA. He could be back up the next time the Giants need a fresh multi-inning arm.
JUNE 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Earns win in bulk-relief outing Hjelle (2-1) allowed three hits and two walks while striking out five over four scoreless innings to earn the win Wednesday over the Padres.
Impact Hjelle followed opener Ryan Walker, who tossed a scoreless first inning. This was Hjelle's first outing since his call-up from Triple-A Sacramento on Monday, and it was just his fourth scoreless effort in 11 major-league appearances on the season. The right-hander has struggled to a 7.79 ERA, 2.08 WHIP and 21:12 K:BB through 17.1 innings. The Giants appear set to continue patching the holes in their rotation with long-relief outings from pitchers like Hjelle, Tristan Beck, Keaton Winn, Sean Manaea and Jakob Junis. With so many multi-inning options available, it's unclear when Hjelle might next take the mound.
JUNE 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Recalled from Sacramento The Giants recalled Hjelle from Triple-A Sacramento on Monday, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com reports.
Impact With the placement of Scott Alexander (hamstring) on the 15-day injured list Monday, Hjelle will be called on to replace Alexander in the bullpen. The 26-year-old righty holds a 10.13 ERA and 2.33 WHIP through 13.1 innings in the majors this season, and he's been used exclusively out of the bullpen with the Giants despite serving as a starter in Triple-A.
JUNE 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Optioned to Triple-A Hjelle was optioned Tuesday to Triple-A Sacramento, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com reports.
Impact Hjelle was hammered for five earned runs on three hits and three walks in a one-inning relief appearance Monday against the Astros. Cole Waites will fill the vacant spot in the Giants' bullpen Tuesday at Houston.
MAY 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Melts down Monday Hjelle (1-1) allowed five runs on three hits and three walks over one inning, taking the loss Monday versus the Astros.
Impact Hjelle got the last out of the sixth inning without trouble, but the Astros found some success with small ball against him in the seventh. Through 10 appearances, Hjelle has struggled to pitch consistently -- he's been charged with at least one run in seven of those outings. He has a 10.13 ERA, 2.33 WHIP and 16:10 K:BB across 13.1 innings and will likely see most of his action in low-leverage spots for as long as he's on the big-league roster.
MAY 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Grabs first win of year Hjelle (1-0) allowed one hit and plunked a batter but threw a scoreless ninth to pick up the win over the Cardinals on Tuesday.
Impact Hjelle came in to pitch the ninth with the Giants down two runs and did his job to keep them within striking distance. His offense would rally for three runs in the bottom of the frame to walk it off and get him his first win of the year. The 25-year-old has made five appearances since being called back up from Triple-A Sacramento on April 14 and owns a 4.50 ERA, 1.67 WHIP and a 6:1 K:BB over six innings over that span.
APRIL 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Recalled from Triple-A Hjelle was recalled Friday from Triple-A Sacramento, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.
Impact Hjelle was just sent down Wednesday, but the Giants had an opening on their 26-man roster after having to place outfielder Bryce Johnson on the 7-day concussion IL. Hjelle will get another look out of the bullpen.
APRIL 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
