AUGUST 29, 2020 • MLB.COM
TREVOR ROSENTHAL
Padres near deal for Rosenthal (source) The Padres are near a deal with the Royals to acquire right-handed closer Trevor Rosenthal, a source told MLB.com's AJ Cassavell on Saturday...
Acquired by Padres Rosenthal was traded from the Royals to the Padres on Saturday in exchange for Edward Olivares and one other player, Bob Nightengale of USA Today reports.
Impact Rosenthal had a rough season in 2019, but he turned things around to begin the season as he converted on each of his seven save opportunities while posting a 3.29 ERA and 1.17 WHIP over 13.2 innings. The right-hander could claim the closing duties from Emilio Pagan in San Diego since Pagan has had some struggles this season. Greg Holland or Josh Staumont could be options to take over ninth-inning duties with the Royals.
AUGUST 29, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Unusual season creates uncertainty as trade deadline nears
The unusual circumstances surrounding the abbreviated baseball season are creating plenty of questions for teams looking to upgrade their rosters before Monday’s trade deadlineAUGUST 26, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Picks up seventh save Rosenthal worked around a hit in a scoreless ninth inning against the Cardinals on Tuesday en route to his seventh save of the season. He struck out two batters.
Impact Rosenthal was back where it all started for him in St. Louis, and he made things very interesting by allowing a one-out triple and then plunking Kolten Wong. However, Rosenthal buckled down and retired Tommy Edman and Paul Goldschmidt to shut the door. He now has a 1.46 ERA and it sounds like Rosenthal is one of the more likely relievers to be traded by this year's deadline, with Mark Feinsand of MLB.com reporting that "many" people around baseball expect him to be moved.
AUGUST 26, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Giolito fans 13 in no-hitter, White Sox blank Pirates 4-0
AUGUST 26, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
1 year after 13.50 ERA, he's a top trade target In recent years, the month of August has been a rough one for veteran reliever Trevor Rosenthal. In August 2017, he underwent Tommy John sur...
AUGUST 25, 2020 • MLB.COM
MLB Trade Rumors: Latest Buzz on Trevor Rosenthal, Mike Clevinger and More The 2020 Major League Baseball season is essentially a sprint to the playoffs. The season is barely a month old, and we're already closing i...
AUGUST 24, 2020 • BLEACHERREPORT.COM
MLB Trade Rumors: Latest on Dylan Bundy, Robbie Ray and Trevor Rosenthal Even with an expanded MLB playoff picture and a shortened 60-game season, there could be plenty of movement ahead of the Aug. 31 trade deadl...
AUGUST 24, 2020 • BLEACHERREPORT.COM
Cincinnati Reds: Lucas Sims is a better option than Trevor Rosenthal Lucas Sims should quell the Reds trade interest in Trevor Rosenthal. The Cincinnati Reds are looking to add to their roster at the trade dea...
AUGUST 23, 2020 • BLOGREDMACHINE.COM
3 teams that should trade for Trevor Rosenthal Bullpen help becomes very important in the MLB playoffs and that makes Trevor Rosenthal a huge name to watch on the trade market. Trevor Ro...
AUGUST 22, 2020 • FANSIDED.COM
Earns save No. 6 Rosenthal picked up the save in the first game of Wednesday's doubleheader against the Reds by recording the final out of the game via strikeout.
Impact Brad Keller nearly went the distance, but after Keller put a couple runners on in the seventh, manager Mike Matheny turned to his closer. Rosenthal shut the door and is now 6-for-6 in save chances with a 0.87 ERA to begin the season. The veteran was DFA'd by the Tigers last year and then was not promoted to the Yankees' expanded September roster, but the Royals had faith and that faith has been rewarded so far.
AUGUST 20, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Trevor Bauer tweets criticism of Scott Boras, response to Trevor Rosenthal "Scott Boras ... is not a friend of the people or fans," Trevor Bauer tweeted on Saturday.
AUGUST 16, 2020 • CINCINNATI.COM
Nails down fifth save Rosenthal recorded his fifth save of the season Saturday, walking one and striking out three in a scoreless seventh inning during the second game of a doubleheader against the Twin...
Impact With his fastball topping out at 99.6 mph, Rosenthal seems all the way back to the form he had with the Cards before his 2017 Tommy John surgery. The 30-year-old right-hander has converted all five of his save chances this year, and he has a 0.90 ERA and 13:4 K:BB through 10 innings.
AUGUST 16, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Duvall's homer in 9th inning lifts Braves past Marlins 2-1
AUGUST 16, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Escapes shaky outing with save Rosenthal issued three walks in the ninth inning against the Reds on Wednesday but escaped with his fourth save of the season.
Impact Rosenthal tried his hardest to give this one away, but the Reds let him off the hook. Cincinnati bunted into a forceout after a leadoff walk, and after two more walks, Christian Colon grounded into a double play. It was a far cry in terms of performance from Rosenthal's first eight appearances, but he got the job done regardless and is now 4-for-4 in save situations this season.
AUGUST 13, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Cubs top Tribe 7-2; Chicago's 12-3 start is best in 50 years
AUGUST 13, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Secures third save Rosenthal allowed one hit while striking out three over 1.1 scoreless innings against the Twins on Saturday en route to his third save of the season.
Impact Rosenthal got the save for the second straight day and at this point has separated himself as the clear closer in the Royals' bullpen. Manager Mike Matheny has a history with Rosenthal and obviously still has faith in him when the game's on the line; that faith has been rewarded so far as Rosenthal has a 1.29 ERA, 0.57 WHIP and 10:0 K:BB in seven innings.
AUGUST 9, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Semien hits leadoff HR, A's beat Astros to win 8th straight
AUGUST 8, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Notches second save Rosenthal struck out two in a perfect ninth inning against the Twins on Friday en route to his second save of the season.
Impact Called upon to protect a one-run lead, Rosenthal retired Marwin Gonzalez, Mitch Garver and Nelson Cruz, fanning Cruz on a 97.9-mph fastball. Rosenthal had a 13.50 ERA between Washington and Detroit last season, but he impressed as a non-roster invitee to spring training to earn a roster spot. While Greg Holland got the Royals' first save, manager Mike Matheny seems to have a certain comfort level with Rosenthal in the ninth after their time together in St. Louis.
AUGUST 8, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Rays hold Yankees to 2 hits in 1-0 win
AUGUST 8, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Indians' Bieber strikes out 13 against Twins to tie record
JULY 31, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Tallies first save Rosenthal picked up the save Thursday against Detroit, completing a scoreless ninth inning and allowing one hit while striking out one.
Impact Kansas City's closer situation remains unpredictable -- last year's fireman Ian Kennedy has yet to be given a save opportunity while veterans Rosenthal and Greg Holland have each notched one save -- so it's anybody's guess how (or if) the role will eventually be settled. Rosenthal had not recorded a save since 2017 prior to Thursday's outing, though he has racked up as many as 48 in a single campaign. That could help him earn more ninth-inning chances down the line, especially given his strong spring-training showing prior to the shutdown of play.
JULY 31, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
