T.J. MCFARLAND NEWS

Getting MRI on Monday McFarland (groin) is scheduled to undergo an MRI on Monday, MLB.com reports.

Impact McFarland sustained a left groin injury while covering first base on an Austin Wells groundout in Sunday's 12-2 loss to the Yankees. The MRI should shed light on the extent of the groin issue and will likely determine whether McFarland requires a stint on the injured list. The veteran southpaw reliever has notched five holds and has turned in a 5.23 ERA and 1.74 WHIP over 18 appearances with the Athletics this season.

MAY 12 • ROTOWIRE

Exits early with groin injury McFarland exited Sunday's contest against the Yankees in the top of the eighth inning with a left groin injury, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports.

Impact McFarland entered the game with the A's trailing 12-2, suffering the groin injury while covering first base on a ground out from Austin Wells. The relief pitcher ultimately exited the game after recording the out, with Wells proving to be the only batter he'd face. Hogan Harris replaced him on the mound, and McFarland will likely be sidelined for a few days at least.

MAY 11 • ROTOWIRE

Luis Urías hits 2-run HR in 10th inning to help Athletics beat White Sox 3-2

Luis Urías hit a two-run homer with one out in the 10th inning help the Athletics rally and beat the Chicago White Sox 3-2

APRIL 27 • Associated Press

Soderstrom hits major league-leading 9th homer as A's beat White Sox 8-0

Tyler Soderstrom hit his major league-leading ninth home run, helping the Athletics to an 8-0 win and a three-game sweep of the struggling Chicago White Sox

APRIL 17 • Associated Press

In setup mix McFarland threw two-thirds of an inning with no hits or walks Thursday against the Mariners.

Impact McFarland came into the eighth inning after Jose Leclerc gave up two home runs and blew a one-run lead. McFarland put up a 3.81 ERA and 1.24 WHIP over 56.2 innings last year and tallied 19 holds while pitching in high-leverage situations fairly often. He could be a primary setup man with Leclerc at least until Michel Otanez returns from a shoulder injury and is added to the mix.

MARCH 28 • ROTOWIRE

MLB Free Agent Signings List

MLB Free Agent Signings

NOVEMBER 9, 2024 • Associated Press

Athletics bring back T.J. McFarland on 1-year contract The Athletics have agreed to terms with free-agent left-handed pitcher T.J. McFarland on a one-year contract for the 2025 season, the club a...

NOVEMBER 7, 2024 • MLB.COM

Left-hander T.J. McFarland remains with Athletics, agrees to $1.8 million, 1-year contract

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NOVEMBER 7, 2024 • Associated Press

Back with A's McFarland signed a one-year contract with the Athletics on Thursday.

Impact McFarland put up a 3.81 ERA and 1.24 WHIP over 56.2 innings last year and tallied 19 holds while pitching in high-leverage situations fairly often. He's likely to retain a similar role in his second year with the A's, though opportunities for saves will be limited as long as Mason Miller is still on the team.

NOVEMBER 7, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Hit with third loss Thursday McFarland (2-3) took the loss against the Astros on Thursday, allowing two earned runs on two hits over one-third of an inning. He did not walk or strike out a batter.

Impact McFarland was the next man in following Mitch Spence's seven-inning quality start, but the veteran southpaw allowed back-to-back singles after retiring Yordan Alvarez to open the frame. McFarland would get the hook at that point and see the two runners eventually cross the plate and snap a 2-2 tie, saddling him with the loss. The 35-year-old had last allowed an earned run Aug. 28 prior to Thursday, and despite the stumble, he still carries a 3.78 ERA and 1.22 WHIP across a career-high 72 appearances (52.1 innings).

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Heyward homers, Singleton has 3 hits to help Astros avoid sweep and beat A's 6-3

Jason Heyward hit a two-run homer early and Jon Singleton had three hits, capped by a tiebreaking RBI single in Houston’s four-run eighth inning, and the Astros got a 6-3 win over...

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024 • Associated Press

Falters, takes second loss McFarland (2-2) took the loss and a blown save against the Tigers on Saturday, allowing two unearned runs on a hit and a walk over one-third of an inning.

Impact McFarland authored a messy start to a seventh-inning stint that started with the Athletics up 1-0, allowing a single and a walk to two of the first three batters he faced. Both would eventually come around to score, although McFarland was only on the mound for the first run and a throwing error by Zack Gelof on the leadoff hit also kept both runs unearned. McFarland had last qualified for a decision -- a victory in that instance -- back on Aug. 7, and he still holds a 1.29 ERA and 1.00 WHIP over the 14 innings he's pitched in the second half of the season.

SEPTEMBER 8, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Nabs second win Wednesday McFarland (2-1) got the win against the White Sox on Wednesday, firing a scoreless seventh inning during which he allowed a hit and recorded a strikeout.

Impact McFarland was particularly sharp during his one frame, locating nine of 11 pitches for strikes and comfortably navigating around the one hit he allowed, an infield single. The veteran left-hander was then the beneficiary of Oakland's three-run rally in the bottom of the seventh, a development that afforded McFarland his first win since April 28. The scoreless appearance was also the fifth consecutive for McFarland, who boasts Wednesday's win, two holds and a 1.59 ERA over his last eight trips to the mound overall.

AUGUST 8, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Rookie Mitch Spence allows 1 hit, Miguel Andújar hits 3-run homer as Athletics beat Rays 3-0

Rookie Mitch Spence took a no-hitter into the sixth inning, Miguel Andújar hit a three-run homer and the Oakland Athletics beat the Tampa Bay Rays 3-0

MAY 29, 2024 • Associated Press

Miller retires Judge to finish first 4-out save as Athletics beat Yankees 3-1 for 4-game split

Mason Miller retired Aaron Judge with a runner on for his first four-out save, and the Oakland Athletics beat the New York Yankees 3-1 for a four-game split

APRIL 26, 2024 • Associated Press

Josh Naylor's 3 RBIs sends Guardians to 6-2 win, sweep of A's and continues best start since 1999

Josh Naylor delivered a clutch, three-run double in the seventh inning as the Guardians continued their best start in 25 years with a 6-2 win over the Oakland Athletics to complete...

APRIL 21, 2024 • Associated Press

Left-hander T.J. McFarland acquired by the Oakland Athletics from Los Angeles Dodgers for cash

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MARCH 26, 2024 • Associated Press

Acquired by Oakland The Athletics acquired McFarland from the Dodgers in exchange for cash considerations and selected his contract from Triple-A Las Vegas.

Impact It's quite the team downgrade for McFarland, but he'll gladly take it since he gets to join a major-league roster. The veteran reliever made just three appearances at the big-league level in 2023, allowing one earned run over 1.2 innings with the Mets.

MARCH 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Joins Orioles on minors deal McFarland signed a minor-league contract with the Orioles on Saturday, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports.

Impact The veteran lefty spent the first four years of his career (2013 to 2016) in Baltimore, recording a 4.27 ERA and 1.55 WHIP. Over the last two seasons, he owns a 6.55 ERA at the MLB level, throwing 32.2 frames for the Cardinals last year and just 1.2 for the Mets this season.

JULY 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Outrighted to Triple-A McFarland cleared waivers and was outrighted to Triple-A Syracuse on Monday.

Impact McFarland is no longer on the Mets' 40-man roster but it appears he will remain in the organization. The veteran left-hander has posted a 5.40 ERA over three relief appearances at the big-league level in 2023.

JULY 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Designated for assignment The Mets designated McFarland for assignment Friday, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.

Impact With Jose Quintana returning from the 60-day injured list Friday, McFarland will be cast off the team to free up a spot on the 40-man roster. The 34-year-old lefty pitched just 1.2 innings during his time in New York, allowing one run and striking out two batters. He's been solid in Triple-A, so it's possible another team claims McFarland off waivers.

JULY 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Selected to MLB bullpen The Mets selected McFarland's contract from Triple-A Syracuse on Monday, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.

Impact McFarland will get his first look in the majors this year after working to a 2.76 ERA with 37 strikeouts through 32.2 innings of relief at Syracuse. Josh Walker has been optioned out in a corresponding roster move.

JUNE 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Let go by Cardinals McFarland was released by the Cardinals on Friday.

Impact After he was designated for assignment Wednesday, McFarland was released outright two days later. The reliever has produced a 6.61 ERA and 1.62 WHIP with 16 strikeouts over 32.2 frames in 28 appearances with the Cardinals this year. McFarland is now free to sign with whatever team he wants moving forward.

AUGUST 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Loses 40-man spot The Cardinals designated McFarland for assignment Wednesday.

Impact Given that the left-handed McFarland has yielded a .354 average and .542 slugging percentage to opposing left-handed hitters this season, the Cardinals' decision to cut bait with him isn't an overly surprising one. St. Louis summoned Jake Woodford from Triple-A Memphis to replace him in the bullpen.

AUGUST 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Reinstated from IL McFarland (illness) was reinstated from the COVID-19 injured list Monday.

Impact McFarland landed in the league's health and safety protocols in late June but will rejoin the Cardinals' bullpen after spending just under three weeks away from the team. He made three rehab appearances at Triple-A Memphis over the last few days and allowed a hit and no walks while striking out three in three scoreless innings.

JULY 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE