SERANTHONY DOMÍNGUEZ NEWS

Option for 2025 exercised The Orioles exercised Dominguez's $8 million club option for 2025 on Monday.

Impact Dominguez collected a 3.97 ERA and 28:9 K:BB over 22.2 innings while notching 10 saves down the stretch of the regular season for the Orioles after being acquired from the Phillies via trade. While Dominguez finished the 2024 season as Baltimore's closer, Felix Bautista (elbow) should reclaim that job in 2025.

NOVEMBER 4 • ROTOWIRE

Collects 11th save Dominguez picked up the save in Tuesday's 5-3 victory over the Yankees, pitching a clean two-thirds of an inning with no strikeouts.

Impact The Baltimore closer collected his first save since Sept. 10 to send the Orioles back to the postseason. After Gregory Soto faced two left-handed batters -- Jazz Chisholm and Anthony Rizzo -- to open the ninth, Dominguez relieved him to tidily retire the next two batters on just seven pitches. Since joining Baltimore on July 26, Dominguez has collected 10 saves while pitching to a 3.43 ERA, 1.14 WHIP and 26:7 K:BB across 21 innings.

SEPTEMBER 25 • ROTOWIRE

Stuck with blown save Dominguez was charged with a blown save in Friday's 5-3 win over the Giants, allowing a run on one hit and two walks in one-third of an inning.

Impact Protecting a one-run lead in the ninth, Dominguez walked the first two batters he faced before Casey Schmitt tied the game with a base hit. It's the first blown save in 10 chances for Dominguez since he joined the Orioles in July. The right-hander has allowed three runs in his last two appearances (1.1 innings) after allowing just one run in his previous 7.1 frames. Despite his recent struggles, Dominguez figures to remain in the closing role down the stretch. His ERA sits at 4.37 on the year with a 1.20 WHIP and 66:18 K:BB across 55.2 innings between Baltimore and Philadelphia.

SEPTEMBER 19 • ROTOWIRE

Secures 10th save Dominguez earned the save in Tuesday's 5-3 victory against Boston, pitching a scoreless inning with two strikeouts while allowing one hit.

Impact The Baltimore closer required only 14 pitches to retire the side in the ninth to collect his ninth save with the team since arriving via trade July 26. Dominguez has a been a steady source of strikeouts for a reliever, as he's now posted three consecutive multi-K appearances. The 29-year-old flamethrower has now pitched to a 2.60 ERA, 0.92 WHIP and 23:4 K:BB across 17.1 innings with the Orioles.

SEPTEMBER 11 • ROTOWIRE

Notches four-out save Dominguez allowed a hit over 1.1 scoreless innings Friday, striking out two and earning a save against the Rays.

Impact Dominguez found himself in trouble after an error in the ninth inning but he escaped the threat and preserved the 2-0 win. He's now converted all eight save chances he's seen since joining Baltimore on July 26. As an Oriole, he's registered a 2.76 ERA with a 21:4 K:BB over 16.1 frames. Dominguez appears to have cemented himself as the team's leading ninth-inning option.

SEPTEMBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

Collects eighth save Dominguez gave up a run on two hits in the ninth inning Friday to record his eighth save of the season in a 5-3 win over the Rockies. He struck out two.

Impact Brendan Rodgers got hold of a hanging slider and slugged a one-out solo shot off Dominguez, but the right-hander didn't let Colorado get any closer. It's the fourth homer he's served up in his last seven appearances, a sign that his run of high-leverage success may not last much longer, but Dominguez has also converted all five of his save chances during that stretch. Since being traded to the Orioles, he's posted a 3.00 ERA, 0.93 WHIP and 19:4 K:BB in 15 innings.

AUGUST 31 • ROTOWIRE

Picks up save Tuesday Dominguez earned the save in Tuesday's 3-2 win over the Dodgers, allowing a hit and a walk while striking out one over a scoreless inning.

Impact Dominguez worked hard to get three outs, needing 32 pitches to complete the inning but he ultimately got the job done to pick up his sixth save this month and seventh of the year. He's now posted three straight scoreless outings since allowing a run in three straight appearances. The 29-year-old righty owns a 4.14 ERA, 1.12 WHIP and 57:16 K:BB in 50 innings and remains the team's top choice for closing duties.

AUGUST 28 • ROTOWIRE

Secures sixth save Dominguez struck out one in a perfect ninth inning to earn the save in Saturday's 3-2 win over the Astros.

Impact Dominguez has been busy lately, securing three saves and losing two contests across five appearances over the past seven days. He locked up his fifth consecutive save chance for the Orioles on just eight pitches and owns a 2.77 ERA, 0.77 WHIP and 16:3 K:BB across 13 innings since joining them July 26.

AUGUST 25 • ROTOWIRE

Earns fifth save Dominguez threw a scoreless inning to earn the save against the Astros on Friday.

Impact Dominguez was called upon to protect a 7-5 lead in the ninth inning and did so on 19 pitches. Despite suffering back-to-back losses and yielding runs in three straight appearances entering Friday, the 29-year-old has converted all four of his save chances with the Orioles. He still appears to be the team's top choice for saves at the moment and owns a 4.31 ERA, 1.13 WHIP and 55:15 K:BB across 48 innings this season.

AUGUST 24 • ROTOWIRE

Takes another walk-off loss Dominguez (3-4) allowed a run on one hit and struck out one over one-third of an inning to take the loss Wednesday versus the Mets.

Impact Dominguez will be happy to leave Citi Field, as he's taken two walk-off losses during the Orioles' three-game series in Queens. Jesse Winker delivered the decisive solo home run in the bottom of the ninth inning to send Dominguez to his second straight loss. The right-hander is now at a 4.40 ERA, 1.15 WHIP and 55:15 K:BB through 47 innings this year. He's added four saves and five holds, and while he's been the Orioles' top closing option in August, that could change quickly if he doesn't correct course from his current slump.

AUGUST 22 • ROTOWIRE

Gets walked off Monday Dominguez (3-3) allowed one run on one hit and struck out one in one-third of an inning to take the loss versus the Mets on Monday.

Impact Dominguez was called on to keep the game tied at 3-3 in the ninth inning, but he allowed a one-out solo home run to Francisco Alvarez. This was the second outing in a row in which Dominguez has given up a run after previously posting a five-inning scoreless streak. For the season, he's now at a 4.24 ERA, 1.14 WHIP and 54:15 K:BB over 46.2 innings while adding four saves and five holds. Dominguez has emerged as manager Brandon Hyde's top closing option this month, but his grip on that role is tenuous even with Craig Kimbrel struggling. Yennier Cano and Cionel Perez are also options to see late-inning work.

AUGUST 20 • ROTOWIRE

Collects fourth save Dominguez earned his fourth save of the season Sunday against the Red Sox, allowing one earned run on one hit and zero walks in 1.1 innings. He struck out three.

Impact Dominguez allowed a solo home run to Rob Refsnyder in the ninth but was otherwise excellent, escaping a bases loaded jam in the eighth and striking out three batters in the ninth inning. With incumbent closer Craig Kimbrel allowing earned runs in back-to-back appearances, manager Brandon Hyde appears to have turned over the closer role to the newly-acquired Dominguez. The 29-year-old Dominguez has been superb since coming over from Philadelphia on July 26, converting all three of his save chances while logging a robust 1.74 ERA, 0.77 WHIP and 13:3 K:BB in 10.1 innings.

AUGUST 19 • ROTOWIRE

Racks up third save Dominguez walked one and struck out one in a scoreless ninth inning Wednesday to record his third save of the season, and second with the Orioles, in a 4-1 win over the Nationals.

Impact Craig Kimbrel last pitched Sunday, but it was still Dominguez that manager Brandon Hyde turned to in the ninth Wednesday to protect a three-run lead. There's been no official word that Kimbrel is out as Baltimore's closer, but his hold on the job is looking tenuous at the moment. Since coming over from the Phillies, Dominguez has produced an impressive 1.00 ERA, 0.78 WHIP and 10:3 K:BB through nine innings, and he's picked up the last two saves for the O's.

AUGUST 15 • ROTOWIRE

Nabs first save with new team Dominguez walked one and struck out one over a scoreless and hitless inning to earn the save in Saturday's 7-5 win over the Rays.

Impact Dominguez has steadied himself since he was traded from the Phillies to the Orioles on July 26. Over eight innings with Baltimore, he has allowed just one run with a 9:2 K:BB, and now he has a hold. It's especially noteworthy he got the save chance Saturday, as regular closer Craig Kimbrel hadn't pitched over the last three days. Kimbrel has allowed nine runs (seven earned) over his last 7.2 innings, but he's on a three-inning scoreless streak. Manager Brandon Hyde told reporters after the game that he's trying to keep the pressure off Kimbrel during his recent slump but also gave the veteran a vote of confidence, Andy Kostka of TheBaltimoreBanner.com reports, but this usage suggests Dominguez has established himself as a high-leverage option with his new team. For the year, Dominguez has a 4.09 ERA, 1.14 WHIP and 49:14 K:BB while adding two saves and five holds over 44 innings.

AUGUST 11 • ROTOWIRE

Nabs first save with new team Dominguez walked one and struck out one over a scoreless and hitless inning to earn the save in Saturday's 7-5 win over the Rays.

Impact Dominguez has steadied himself since he was traded from the Phillies to the Orioles on July 26. Over eight innings with Baltimore, he has allowed just one run with a 9:2 K:BB, and now he has a save. It's especially noteworthy he got the save chance Saturday, as regular closer Craig Kimbrel hadn't pitched over the last three days. Kimbrel has allowed nine runs (seven earned) over his last 7.2 innings, but he's on a three-inning scoreless streak. Manager Brandon Hyde told reporters after the game that he's trying to keep the pressure off Kimbrel during his recent slump while also giving the veteran a vote of confidence, Andy Kostka of TheBaltimoreBanner.com reports, but this usage suggests Dominguez has established himself as a high-leverage option with his new team. For the year, Dominguez has a 4.09 ERA, 1.14 WHIP and 49:14 K:BB while adding two saves and five holds over 44 innings.

AUGUST 11 • ROTOWIRE

Phillies acquire former All-Star for Seranthony Dominguez, Cristian Pache The Phillies made a surprising trade with the Baltimore Orioles where they sent two major leaguers in return.

JULY 26 • NJ.COM

Shipped to Baltimore The Orioles acquired Dominguez and outfielder Cristian Pache from the Phillies in exchange for outfielder Austin Hays on Friday.

Impact Dominguez was a reliable high-leverage bullpen arm for the Phillies in previous seasons, but he's struggled to a 4.75 ERA and career-worst 1.5 HR/9 in 38 outings this year. The right-hander's 40:12 K:BB and 1.22 WHIP are more encouraging, and the Orioles likely hope he can pitch closer to his 3.25 xERA

JULY 26 • ROTOWIRE

Turner, short-handed Phillies rally past Marlins for 7-6 win

Alec Bohm homered, Trea Turner hit a go-ahead, two-run single in the seventh inning and the Philadelphia Phillies rallied for a 7-6 victory over the Miami Marlins

JUNE 30 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Phillies wait out an extra-inning rain delay, then outlast the Orioles 5-3 in 11

Alec Bohm hit a two-run double in the top of the 11th inning shortly after the end of a 71-minute rain delay, and the Philadelphia Phillies outlasted the Baltimore Orioles 5-3 on F...

JUNE 15 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Lee's single in eighth ends no-hit bid for Phillies' Wheeler

Rookie Korey Lee singled with one out in the eighth inning off Philadelphia Phillies ace Zack Wheeler to break up Wheeler’s no-hit bid against the Chicago White Sox

APRIL 20 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Focusing on consistency Dominguez is focusing on his mindset this spring in an effort to stop overthinking as he looks to bounce back from a disappointing 2023 season, Alex Coffey of the Philadelphia Inqu...

Impact Dominguez's ERA rose from 3.00 in 2022 to 3.78 in 2023, with his 4.90 xFIP suggesting that things could easily have been a good deal worse. Of particular concern is Dominguez's strikeout rate, which dropped from 29.5 percent to 21.4 percent. Per Coffey's report, the righty isn't overhauling his delivery or pitch mix this winter, instead focusing on, "trying to manage his delivery less now, rather than thinking about it when he's halfway down the mound." Whether or not that helps Dominguez get back to peak form, something which is needed if he's to carve out save chances in a deep Phillies bullpen, remains to be seen.

MARCH 3 • ROTOWIRE

How the Phillies' Seranthony Domínguez has gotten back to attacking hitters — at just the right time A subtle tweak in his approach has paid off for Domínguez just when the bullpen is looking as volatile as ever.

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023 • INQUIRER.COM

Picks up second save Dominguez picked up the save in Thursday's 4-2 win over the Marlins, allowing one hit while striking out one over a scoreless inning.

Impact Dominguez was called upon in the bottom of the ninth to protect a two-run lead and proceeded to give up a leadoff single to Jazz Chisholm before retiring the next three batters. The right-hander has now converted his last two save opportunities after previously blowing all five of his save attempts prior to Aug. 1. With Thursday's scoreless appearance Dominguez lowered his season ERA to 4.45.

AUGUST 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Nabs first save Dominguez picked up the save in Tuesday's 3-1 win over the Marlins, striking out one over a scoreless inning.

Impact After the Phillies rallied to score three runs in the top of the ninth inning, Dominguez was called upon to protect a two-run lead with Craig Kimbrel unavailable. He'd send the top of Miami's lineup down in order, earning his first save of the year. It was certainly a positive outing from Dominguez, who'd pitched to a 14.73 ERA in his previous five outings. Overall, Dominguez sports a 4.60 ERA with a 1.60 WHIP and 31:12 K:BB across 29.1 innings this season.

AUGUST 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Activated from injured list Philadelphia activated Dominguez (oblique) from the 15-day injured list Tuesday.

Impact Dominguez will back in the Phillies' bullpen Tuesday night against the Orioles after missing about five weeks with a left oblique strain. The 28-year-old setup man has posted a 4.33 ERA and 28:11 K:BB in 27 innings (32 appearances) this season when healthy.

JULY 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE