TANNER ROARK NEWS

Knocked around in first start Roark (0-1) took the loss against the Rangers on Tuesday, allowing five runs on six hits across three innings while striking out two.

Impact Roark didn't yield any walks, but he needed 59 pitches to get through three frames and was stung by the long ball. All five of the runs scored against the right-hander came via home run as Texas took him deep in the first, second and third innings. The disappointing start to the campaign comes on the heels of a spring slate during which Roark gave up 10 runs across 10.2 innings despite posting an excellent 14:3 K:BB. The 34-year-old will attempt to bounce back in his next start, currently slated for Sunday at home against the Angels.

APRIL 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Tanner Roark strikes out Guzmán | 04/06/2021 Tanner Roark strikes out Ronald Guzmán swinging to leave a runner on third base in the 3rd inning

APRIL 7, 2021 • MLB.COM

Lowe homers twice, pads RBI record as Rangers beat Jays 7-4

Nate Lowe homered twice and padded his franchise record for RBIs to start the season with four more, leading the Texas Rangers to a 7-4 victory over the Toronto Blue Jays

APRIL 7, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Dunning expected to start for the Rangers against the Blue Jays

The Toronto Blue Jays face the Texas Rangers

APRIL 6, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Blue Jays spoil Rangers home opener before largest MLB crowd

Steven Matz and the Toronto Blue Jays spoiled the home opener for the Texas Rangers and their sellout crowd

APRIL 5, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Encouraging signs this spring Roark posted an 8.44 ERA and 14:3 K:BB through 10.2 Grapefruit League innings this spring.

Impact The ERA looks scary, but the right-hander's strikeouts were impressive, and he was able to limit both walks and homers (only one allowed), which are more important indicators than how many inherited runners crossed the plate after he left his spring outings. The Jays have yet to lock in their rotation plans to begin the season, but Roark could catch a break by making his first start April 5 in Texas rather than taking the mound in Yankee Stadium during Toronto's opening series.

MARCH 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Jays starter Roark shelled as New York Yankees dump Toronto 8-3 in pre-season play DUNEDIN, Fla. - Blue Jays starter Tanner Roark allowed seven earned runs over 2 1/3 innings as Toronto dropped an 8-3 decision to the New Yo...

MARCH 21, 2021 • THESTAR.COM

Springer, Semien add veteran presence to Jays' young core

The Toronto Blue Jays were already loaded with young talent when they spent big this winter to add outfielder George Springer and infielder Marcus Semien, a pair of playoff-tested...

MARCH 17, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Blue Jays: What Role is Tanner Roark Best Suited For? Is Tanner Roark more suited to be an opener or long reliever than a starting pitcher? With his $12 million price tag you know he will be gi...

MARCH 17, 2021 • JAYSJOURNAL.COM

Lindor, Mets talk about new deal; Rosario struggles in CF

Just over two weeks before opening day, Francisco Lindor and the New York Mets have begun talking about keeping him in town beyond this year

MARCH 16, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Veteran Roark 'on a mission' to evolve BRADENTON, Fla. -- For years, Tanner Roark did things one way and it worked. Roark became a model of consistency, pitching 180-plus innings...

MARCH 12, 2021 • MLB.COM

Vladimir Guerrero Jr., Tanner Roark lead Blue Jays to win over Tigers DUNEDIN, Fla. - Vladimir Guerrero Jr. went 3-for-3 with four runs batted in and starter Tanner Roark pitched three scoreless innings as the...

MARCH 11, 2021 • THESTAR.COM

Looking to regain velocity Roark averaged 89.1 mph with his sinker during Saturday's Grapefruit League game against the Phillies, Keegan Matheson of MLB.com reports.

Impact A loss of velocity and effectiveness on his two-seamer was a big part of his 2020 struggles, and Roark has made it a priority to avoid a repeat performance. "I just think it got smacked around a little too much last year," Roark said Saturday. "It wasn't moving as much. It was moving very little. Now that I have better feel this year coming into Spring Training and games, I feel like there's no reason I can't have it come back, because I used to have it." His sinker averaged 92.1 mph as recently as 2019, and the right-hander feels he can at least restore the pitch to that level. Roark also changed up his diet in the offseason and lost 10 pounds in an effort to improve his overall fitness. The 34-year-old doesn't have the strikeout upside to be a true fantasy asset, but he could be able to offer some reliable innings in deep formats, especially if the Jays' offense can reward him with wins when he does provide some length.

MARCH 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Blue Jays: Tanner Roark on a Short Leash in 2021 No Blue Jays player took as much of a beating from critics in 2020 like Tanner Roark, and some of it may have been deserved. GM Ross Atkins...

MARCH 7, 2021 • JAYSJOURNAL.COM

Seeing is believing: Bauer shuts eye, pitches shutout ball

What’s that piece of advice Little League coaches always tell their kid — keep your eye on the ball, right

MARCH 7, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

This Date in Baseball

This Date in Baseball for Oct. 4, 2020

OCTOBER 1, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Tellez on Blue Jays' roster against Rays and Roark left off

First baseman Rowdy Tellez is on the Toronto Blue Jays’ roster for their first round playoff series against Tampa Bay after recovering from a strained right knee that had sidelined...

SEPTEMBER 29, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Not on first-round playoff roster Roark will not be part of the Blue Jays' AL Wild Card roster.

Impact Back-end starters frequently get dropped from the roster for the postseason, and it's no surprise to see that happen to Roark here. He didn't make a very good case for a spot during his 11 starts, as he stumbled to a 6.80 ERA and a 1.74 WHIP.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Throws four innings in shaky outing Roark allowed four runs (two earned) on five hits and two walks over four innings Sunday, striking out two in the loss to Baltimore. He did not factor in the decision.

Impact Roark allowed just one run through three innings to start the contest. However, the fourth inning started with an error by Randal Grichuk, and the 33-year-old righty subsequently allowed three runs to cross home. He wasn't very efficient with his four frames of work, throwing only 54 of 91 pitches for strikes. Roark ends his first season as a Blue Jay with a 6.80 ERA in 47.2 innings.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Roark expected to start for the Blue Jays against the Orioles

The Orioles will start Keegan Akin on Sunday and the Blue Jays are expected to counter with Tanner Roark

SEPTEMBER 27, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Biggio and Grichuk homer as Blue Jays beat Orioles 5-2

Cavan Biggio broke up a no-hit bid with a solo home run in the sixth inning, Randal Grichuk added a three-run shot and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Baltimore Orioles 5-2

SEPTEMBER 27, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Dodgers top NL seed; Braves claim East; Indians in playoffs

SEPTEMBER 23, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Cole has sharp playoff prep as Yankees rout Blue Jays 12-1

Gerrit Cole limited Toronto to five hits over seven innings in his final preparation for the playoffs, and Aaron Hicks drove in three runs in a 12-1 rout over the Blue Jays

SEPTEMBER 23, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Rocked for six runs Roark (2-3) took the loss Tuesday against the Yankees after giving up six runs on seven hits with four strikeouts and zero walks over 4.1 innings.

Impact The veteran right-hander has faced the Yankees in his past three outings, and he took his second loss during that stretch Tuesday. Roark has a 7.01 ERA, 1.74 WHIP and 39:21 K:BB through 43.2 innings and lines up for his final start of the regular season in Sunday's finale versus the Orioles.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

LEADING OFF: Rays, Indians try to clinch; Cole, Gray on hill

Tampa Bay can clinch its first AL East crown since 2010 on Tuesday night with a win at the New York Mets or a Yankees loss to Toronto

SEPTEMBER 22, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS