Players' union head blames quicker pitch clock after series of pitcher elbow injuries
The head of the baseball players’ association thinks a shorter pitch clock has contributed to a series of pitcher injuriesAPRIL 7 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Oakland Athletics reliever Trevor Gott to miss 2024 season after Tommy John surgery
Oakland right-hander Trevor Gott had Tommy surgery and will miss the seasonAPRIL 3 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
A's RHP Trevor Gott to undergo Tommy John surgery, out for season Oakland A’s right-hander Trevor Gott will undergo Tommy John surgery and miss the entire season and part of 2025, MLB.com reported Friday.Go...
MARCH 22 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Will undergo Tommy John surgery Gott will undergo Tommy John surgery after being diagnosed with a fully torn UCL in his right elbow, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports.
Impact It's not clear how long the elbow has been bothering Gott, but he was blasted for eight runs in three innings this spring. He had still been in the late-inning bullpen picture for the Athletics but instead will miss the entire 2024 campaign and will become a free agent this offseason.
MARCH 22 • ROTOWIRE
Lands with Oakland Gott signed a one-year contract Friday with the Athletics, Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic reports.
Impact Gott worked to a decent 4.19 ERA and 62:19 K:BB in 58 innings of relief last season between the Mariners and Mets while holding right-handed batters to a .222/.280/.306 slash line. The 31-year-old projects to fill a high-leverage role in Oakland's patchwork bullpen.
DECEMBER 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Becomes free agent Gott became a free agent Friday after being non-tendered by the Mets.
Impact Gott posted a 4.19 ERA, 1.41 WHIP and 62:19 K:BB in 58 innings of relief this past season between Seattle and New York. He had been projected to command around $2 million for 2024 via salary arbitration.
NOVEMBER 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Blows save Monday Gott (0-1) blew the save and took the loss Monday against Texas. He allowed two runs on three hits and a walk while striking out three over one inning.
Impact Tasked with protecting a one-run lead in the ninth, Gott immediately found himself in trouble after surrendering a pair of hits to open the frame. The right-hander would manage to strike out Leody Taveras and Marcus Semien before Nathaniel Lowe drove in two runs with a two-out single. Gott's now given up six runs over his last 1.2 innings, raising his ERA to 4.82 with a 1.52 WHIP and 53:15 K:BB across 46.2 innings between the Mets and Mariners this season. While New York's lack of bullpen options could keep Gott in a high-leverage role, fantasy managers would be best served looking for saves elsewhere.
AUGUST 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Notches first save as Met Gott gave up two hits and struck out one in a scoreless ninth inning Thursday to record his first save of the season in a win over the Cardinals.
Impact With Adam Ottavino and Brooks Raley both having worked three of the prior four days, manager Buck Showalter had to get creative at the end of a 4-2 game, and Gott received the call in the ninth. The right-hander made things interesting by giving up a couple singles, but he then struck out Paul Goldschmidt to end the night. Drew Smith was needed in the seventh to get out of a jam with two on and nobody out, suggesting he's still viewed as the higher-leverage option, but Gott has earned his place in the late-inning mix with a 12-appearance scoreless streak during which he's posted a 12:3 K:BB through 11.1 innings.
AUGUST 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Mets activate Gott a day after trade with Mariners
The New York Mets have activated Trevor Gott a day after acquiring the right-hander in a trade with the Seattle MarinersJULY 4, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Mets activate RHP Trevor Gott, call up OF DJ Stewart The New York Mets activated right-hander Trevor Gott and called up outfielder DJ Stewart on Tuesday, hours ahead of their road game against...
JULY 4, 2023 • DEADSPIN.COM
Mets get Trevor Gott from Seattle in 3-player swap The New York Mets acquired right-handers Trevor Gott and Chris Flexen in exchange for lefty Zach Muckenhirn on Monday.
JULY 3, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Mets acquire reliever Trevor Gott from Mariners, who also unload Chris Flexen's contract
The New York Mets have acquired right-handed reliever Trevor Gott from the Seattle Mariners in exchange for lefty Zach MuckenhirnJULY 3, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Dealt to New York Gott and right-hander Chris Flexen were traded to the Mets in exchange for southpaw Zach Muckenhirn on Monday, Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic reports.
Impact Gott will head to New York as the Mets look to bolster their bullpen. The 30-year-old has produced a 4.03 ERA and 1.41 WHIP with 32 strikeouts over 29 innings in 30 appearances with the Mariners this season and will likely operate in a middle-relief role with his new squad.
JULY 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Takes third loss Tuesday Gott (0-3) took the extra-innings loss against the Nationals on Tuesday, allowing three runs (two earned) on two hits and a walk across one inning.
Impact Tasked with preserving a 4-4 tie when he entered in the 11th inning, Gott, who'd been activated from the injured list prior to Tuesday's game, nearly escaped unscathed but allowed a two-out, two-run double to Lane Thomas and an RBI single to Garcia. Those three runs proved the difference in the game, handing the righty a loss. Given he'd also conceded five earned runs on four hits over one inning against the Rangers on June 4 in his last outing before going on the IL, Gott has seen what was once a 1.75 ERA quickly balloon to 3.90.
JUNE 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Activated from injured list Seattle activated Gott (back) from the 15-day injured list Tuesday.
Impact Recovered from a three-week battle with lower back spasms, Gott will return to the Mariners' bullpen Tuesday night against the Nationals. Chris Flexen was designated for assignment in a corresponding roster move.
JUNE 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Placed on injured list The Mariners placed Gott on the 15-day injured list with lower back spasms.
Impact Gott was hit hard in his last appearance, allowing five runs on four hits and a walk in just one inning of work. A trip to the injured list will ensure that the 30-year-old reliever is feeling 100 percent during his next time on the mound. Gott currently holds a 3.38 ERA and 1.39 WHIP with 31 strikeouts through 26.2 frames out of the bullpen.
JUNE 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Stumbles again Saturday Gott (0-2) took the loss in extra innings against the Blue Jays on Saturday, allowing an unearned run on two hits and a walk without retiring a batter.
Impact Called on in a tie game for the second time in as many nights, Gott once again faltered. Saturday, his troubles began immediately when he allowed a Vladimir Guerrero single that advanced Bo Bichette to third base and then surrendered a game-winning single to Daulton Varsho after intentionally walking Matt Chapman. After opening the season with five straight scoreless appearances, Gott has now surrendered at least an unearned run in five of his subsequent eight outings.
APRIL 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Takes loss Friday Gott (0-1) took the loss against the Blue Jays on Friday, allowing an earned run on two hits and a hit batsman over one inning. He struck out one.
Impact The veteran right-hander saw a streak of four appearances without allowing an earned run snapped when he surrendered a go-ahead single to George Springer in the sixth inning that would prove to be the difference in the game. Friday's stumble notwithstanding, Gott has been a relatively effective asset out of the bullpen in his first Mariners season, posting five holds alongside a 2.57 ERA and 1.07 WHIP across 14 innings over 13 appearances.
APRIL 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Mixed results in spring Gott has a 2-0 record, 6.35 ERA and 1.41 WHIP across 5.2 innings over six Cactus League appearances.
Impact Gott has actually been much more effective than his ERA and WHIP would indicate, as the bloated figures are essentially the byproduct of one poor outing against the Guardians on Feb. 28. The veteran right-hander allowed four earned runs on two hits and two walks over two-thirds of an inning, but Gott has otherwise fired five scoreless frames during which he's conceded four hits while recording three strikeouts. Gott is expected to be a key middle-innings asset for manager Scott Servais after posting 11 holds alongside a 4.14 ERA and 1.03 WHIP across 45 appearances for the Brewers in 2022.
MARCH 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Mariners sign RHP reliever Trevor Gott to 1-year contract
The Seattle Mariners have signed right-hander Trevor Gott to a one-year contractNOVEMBER 30, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Mariners reach agreement with right-handed reliever Trevor Gott The 30-year-old appeared in 45 games with the Brewers last season, posting a 4.14 ERA with 44 strikeouts and 12 walks in 45 2/3 innings.
NOVEMBER 29, 2022 • SEATTLETIMES.COM
Latches on with Seattle Gott signed a one-year contract with the Mariners on Monday, Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic reports.
Impact Gott will head to the West Coast after spending the 2022 campaign with Milwaukee. He served as one of the Brewers' most dependable arms during the 2022 season, finishing with a 4.14 ERA and 1.03 WHIP to go with a 44:12 K:BB across 45.2 innings. Gott is a much-needed addition for the Mariners, who have little veteran experience in the bullpen outside of Paul Sewald, Andrew Munoz and Diego Castillo.
NOVEMBER 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Reinstated from injured list Gott (forearm) was reinstated from the 15-day injured list Wednesday.
Impact Gott sustained a right forearm strain in mid-August but was cleared to resume throwing later in the month. He spent the last week and a half on a rehab assignment and struck out five in 3.2 scoreless innings over three minor-league appearances. It's possible that the right-hander serves as an occasional setup man down the stretch.
SEPTEMBER 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Giants visit the Brewers to start 2-game series
The Milwaukee Brewers open a two-game series at home against the San Francisco Giants on ThursdaySEPTEMBER 8, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Lands on injured list Gott was placed on the 15-day injured list with a right forearm strain Saturday, retroactive to Aug. 11.
Impact Gott spent time on the injured list with a groin injury earlier in the year, but he's now dealing with a forearm issue that will force him to miss at least two more weeks. He'll be eligible to return in late August, but it's not yet clear when he'll be able to rejoin the Brewers. Peter Strzelecki was recalled to take Gott's place in the bullpen.
AUGUST 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
