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Parts ways with Atlanta Roark was released by Atlanta on Sunday, David O'Brien of The Athletic reports.
Impact Roark was sent to Triple-A Gwinnett after a brief stint in the majors, during which he didn't pitch, and he'll return to free agency after posting a 2.14 ERA, 1.17 WHIP and 44:16 K:BB over 46.1 innings for Gwinnett. The veteran right-hander began the season with the Blue Jays ans gave up five runs on seven hits with five strikeouts and two walks across seven innings, and he hasn't pitched in the majors since being released in May.
SEPTEMBER 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
David O'Brien: Veteran Tanner Roark, who had been at the... - The Athletic Veteran Tanner Roark, who had been at the Braves’ Triple-A Gwinnett affiliate since May, has elected to become a free agent. He pitched well...
SEPTEMBER 5, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Sent to Triple-A Roark was optioned to Triple-A Gwinnett on Sunday.
Impact The veteran right-hander had his contract selected by Atlanta on Thursday, but he didn't make an appearance during his three days with the team. Roark will return to Triple-A Gwinnett, where he has a 3.06 ERA, 1.45 WHIP and 19:5 K:BB across 17.2 innings (eight appearances).
JUNE 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
David O'Brien: The Braves made a flurry of personnel moves... - The Athletic The Braves made a flurry of personnel moves Thursday including adding veteran right-handers Jesse Chavez and Tanner Roark to the 40-man rost...
JUNE 24, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Contract selected by Atlanta Roark had his contract selected by Atlanta on Thursday, Mark Bowman of MLB.com reports.
Impact The veteran right-hander inked a minor-league deal with Atlanta after parting ways with Toronto in early May, and he'll receive his first big-league chance with his new organization. Roark posted a 6.75 ERA over 54.2 innings over the past two years for the Blue Jays, but he pitched better at Triple-A Gwinnett since joining Atlanta with a 3.06 ERA, 1.45 WHIP and 19:5 K:BB across 17.2 frames. He could be an option in long relief Thursday with starter Jesse Chavez only expected to pitch 2-3 innings.
JUNE 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Guerrero homers, Blue Jays rally past indecisive Braves 5-3
Vladimir Guerrero Jr. homered and drove in three runs and the Toronto Blue Jays took advantage of Atlanta’s indecisive fielding in the eighth inning, rallying past the Braves 5-3MAY 12, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Braves sign veteran right-hander Roark to minor league deal
The Atlanta Braves have signed veteran right-hander Tanner Roark to a minor league dealMAY 11, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
David O'Brien: The Braves signed Tanner Roark to a minor... - The Athletic The Braves signed Tanner Roark to a minor league deal and will send him to Triple-A Gwinnett to provide depth. The 34-year-old right-hander...
MAY 10, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Off-Day Stuff: Nate Pearson’s difficult debut, Atlanta signs Tanner Roark, and more! Daily?!?!?
MAY 10, 2021 • BLUEJAYSNATION.COM
Braves, NL East vet Roark have deal (source) The Braves have agreed to a Minor League deal with veteran right-hander Tanner Roark, a source told MLB.com's Mark Feinsand on Monday. The t...
MAY 10, 2021 • MLB.COM
Catches on with Atlanta Roark agreed Monday with Atlanta on a minor-league contract, Mark Feinsand of MLB.com reports.
Impact Roark was able to quickly find a new landing spot after becoming a free agent last week when he refused a minor-league assignment to the Blue Jays' Triple-A affiliate in Buffalo. The veteran right-hander will provide the Atlanta organization with another experienced starting option, but the 34-year-old's time as a capable mid- or back-end rotation arm could well be over. Dating back to the start of the 2019 season, Roark owns a 4.95 ERA (4.91 xFIP), 1.47 WHIP and 13.2 K-BB% over 220 innings.
MAY 10, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Becomes free agent Roark became a free agent Wednesday after clearing waivers.
Impact The veteran righty made two relief appearances after one bad, early-season start for Toronto. Roark, who has been average at best the past four seasons, is unlikely to be more than a spot starter or long reliever on a team in need of innings, that being if he even earns a roster spot elsewhere.
MAY 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Opinion | The new Jays are quicker to cut the cord in pursuit of success. Tanner Roark is the latest to go After a rough 2020 season, Roark lost his job in the rotation after just one outing. Two relief appearances later, he was tossed aside entir...
MAY 2, 2021 • THESTAR.COM
Hernández returns to Jays lineup after bout with COVID-19
Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Teoscar Hernández returned to the starting lineup Friday night against Atlanta after missing three weeks because of a positive test for the coronavirusAPRIL 30, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Designated for assignment Roark was designated for assignment Friday
Impact The righty was expected to return Saturday from the Family Medical Emergency List. Roark made one uninspiring, early-season start before being moved to the bullpen and pitching better in two appearances.
APRIL 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Matz wins 4th straight start, Blue Jays beat Rays 5-3
Steven Matz won his fourth consecutive start, Marcus Semien hit a three-run homer, and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Tampa Bay Rays 5-3APRIL 24, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Away from team Roark was placed on the Family Medical Emergency List on Friday.
Impact Players may spend between three and seven days on the list, meaning Roark should return sometime next week. Travis Bergen was recalled in a corresponding move.
APRIL 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Bichette hits 2nd homer in 9th, Blue Jays beat Yankees 5-4
Bo Bichette homered twice, including a game-ending drive leading off the ninth inning that lifted the Toronto Blue Jays over the New York Yankees 5-4APRIL 14, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Shifts to bullpen Blue Jays manager Charlie Montoyo said Sunday that Roark will be moved to a long-relief role, Arden Zwelling of Sportsnet.ca reports.
Impact Roark was denied his second start of the season when Sunday's game against the Angels was rained out, and he now looks like he'll be withheld from the rotation for further notice. After being roughed up for five runs in three innings in his first outing April 6 against the Rangers, Roark's grip on a starting job was already beginning to slip, so Sunday's game had shaped up as a critical one for the 34-year-old. Instead, Roark will have to impress in the opportunities he receives in long relief, as the impending return of Robbie Ray (elbow) from the injured list resulted in the veteran righty being bumped from the rotation. Ross Stripling and T.J. Zeuch with hold down the back-end starting roles for the time being, and Roark could be pushed further down the rotation pecking order when Nate Pearson (groin) makes his way back from the IL.
APRIL 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Angels at Blue Jays rained out in Florida, makeup in Anaheim
The game between the Los Angeles Angels and Toronto scheduled for Sunday at the Blue Jays’ temporary home in Florida was postponed because of rainAPRIL 11, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Blue Jays-Angels rained out Roark won't make his scheduled start Sunday after the Blue Jays' game against the Angels was postponed due to inclement weather in Dunedin, Fla.
Impact The two teams plan to make up the game as part of a split doubleheader Aug. 10 at Angel Stadium. Because of the rainout, the Blue Jays could elect to skip Roark's turn and reset their rotation to begin the upcoming week. If that's the case, Roark likely won't pitch until a fifth starter is needed again Aug. 16 in Kansas City.
APRIL 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Bichette drives in 5, Blue Jays rout Angels 15-1
Bo Bichette had five RBIs, Randal Grichuk hit a three-run double during a seven-run second inning and the Toronto Blue Jays stopped a four-game skid by routing the Los Angeles Ange...APRIL 11, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Toronto Blue Jays: A disappointing start for Tanner Roark All eyes were on Blue Jays right-handed pitcher Tanner Roark, as he made his 2021 season start against the Texas Rangers on Tuesday night at...
APRIL 8, 2021 • JAYSJOURNAL.COM
