JULY 26, 2021 • CLEVELAND.COM
TRISTON MCKENZIE #24 - PITCHER - CLEVELAND GUARDIANS
3-5 W-L •
1.56 WHIP •
5.11 ERA
3-5 W-L
1.56 WHIP
5.11 ERA
Triston McKenzie gains confidence in how his pitches play in the strike zone for the Cleveland Indians McKenzie allowed just two runs on five hits in six innings Sunday for the Indians.
Turns in quality start McKenzie allowed two runs on five hits and a walk while striking out six over six innings in a no-decision versus Tampa Bay on Sunday.
Impact McKenzie was in line for a hard-luck loss after giving up a solo home run to Nelson Cruz in the sixth inning, but Cleveland pulled ahead in the eighth. The right-hander has had mixed results since he rejoined the big-league roster July 9. He's produced two quality starts in his last three outings, but also struggled in a four-inning appearance versus Houston. He owns a 5.61 ERA, 1.42 WHIP and 77:42 K:BB through 59.1 innings. McKenzie lines up to make his next start versus the White Sox next weekend.
JULY 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Indians rally for 3-2 win, end 11-game losing skid to Rays
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Tampa Bay Rays to visit the Cleveland Indians
The Indians will start Triston McKenzie on Sunday while the Rays have yet to announce who will get the startJULY 25, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Meadows hits 2 homers, Rays win 11th in row over Indians
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Lit up for five runs McKenzie (1-4) was handed the loss Tuesday after allowing five runs on eight hits and a walk while striking out three over four innings against the Astros.
Impact McKenzie was brilliant his last time out in a spot start against the Royals but couldn't replicate the same success against a much more dangerous Astros lineup. Altuve took him deep twice over the first three innings and his eights hits given up were easily a season-high. McKenzie did only walk one batter for a second straight game, a category he's struggled with for most of the season. The 23-year-old right-hander is having a rough sophomore season. He owns a 5.91 ERA, 1.46 WHIP and 71:41 K:BB over 53.1 innings. He tentatively lines up to face the Rays over the weekend but is going to be difficult for fantasy managers to trust.
JULY 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Triston McKenzie working to be aggressive in the zone after 'adjustment period': Walk-Off Thoughts Triston McKenzie said it was an 'adjustment period' of learning how to trust his arsenal.
JULY 21, 2021 • BEACONJOURNAL.COM
Altuve homers twice in milestone game as Astros down Indians
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Alvarez ends slump with 2-run HR as Astros beat Indians 4-3
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Bobby Bradley gets second walk-off in as many days for Cleveland as Triston McKenzie rebounds on the mound Bobby Bradley turned an 84 mph slider from Kansas City's Jake Brentz into a laser as Cleveland got its second straight walk-off victory.
JULY 10, 2021 • BEACONJOURNAL.COM
Shines in spot start McKenzie allowed one hit and one walk while striking out nine over seven scoreless innings in a no-decision versus Kansas City on Friday.
Impact This was McKenzie's longest start of the season at any level, but he was unlucky to not escape with a win after Emmanuel Clase couldn't protect a one-run lead in the eighth inning. Strong outings have been a rarity for McKenzie this year. The right-hander owns a 5.47 ERA, 1.40 WHIP and 68:40 K:BB across 49.1 innings at the major-league level. It's unclear if he'll remain in the rotation after the All-Star break -- that will likely depend on the readiness of Shane Bieber (shoulder) or Aaron Civale (finger) to return from the injured list.
JULY 10, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Bradley HR in 9th, Indians overcome bad baserunning, beat KC
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Recalled for Friday's start McKenzie was officially recalled from Triple-A Columbus ahead of his start Friday against the Royals, Mandy Bell of MLB.com reports.
Impact Cleveland announced Thursday that McKenzie would take the ball Friday, and now the club has made room for him on the 26-man roster by optioning Sam Hentges to Columbus. McKenzie made 11 appearances (10 starts) in the majors earlier this season, posting a shaky 6.38 ERA and 59:39 K:BB across 42.1 innings.
JULY 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Keller, Royals to take on McKenzie, Indians
The Indians will send Triston McKenzie to the mound Friday and the Royals will give Brad Keller the startJULY 9, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Slated to start Friday McKenzie will be recalled from Triple-A Columbus to start Friday's game against the Royals, Zack Meisel of The Athletic reports.
Impact Mejia was sent to the minors in mid-June, and he posted a 3.94 ERA, 1.63 WHIP and 19:10 K:BB in 16 innings across four Triple-A starts since then. He last pitched Sunday, so he should be on normal rest when he returns to the major-league club Friday. The right-hander made 11 appearances (10 starts) for Cleveland earlier in the year and recorded a 6.38 ERA and 59:39 K:BB in 42.1 innings.
JULY 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Duffy, Royals to face Plesac, Indians
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Fill-in Fraley homers off Bieber; Mariners beat Indians 6-2
Jake Fraley homered off AL Cy Young Award winner Shane Bieber after replacing the injured Mitch Haniger, and the Seattle Mariners beat the Cleveland Indians 6-2JUNE 13, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Another reset for Triston McKenzie and 4 other things about the Cleveland Indians The Indians optioned right-hander Triston McKenzie to Class AAA Columbus and recalled utility man Ernie Clement.
JUNE 13, 2021 • CLEVELAND.COM
Indians send McKenzie back to minors after wild outing
The Cleveland Indians have optioned Triston McKenzie to Triple-A Columbus for the fourth time this seasonJUNE 13, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Optioned to Triple-A McKenzie was optioned to Triple-A Columbus prior to Sunday's game against the Mariners, Mandy Bell of MLB.com reports.
Impact McKenzie struggled in his latest start Saturday, walking four while allowing a run without being able to get through the first inning. He'll return to Columbus for the time being, with improving his command likely his top priority going forward. Infielder Ernie Clement was recalled in a corresponding roster move.
JUNE 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Walks four in short outing McKenzie didn't factor into the decision Saturday against the Mariners and tossed just 0.2 innings, allowing one run and walking four. He didn't strike out anyone.
Impact McKenzie was promoted to the big club following a strong start with Triple-A Columbus on June 6, but he entered this game with a 7.56 ERA, 1.44 WHIP and 36:21 K:BB in 25 innings over six previous starts with Cleveland last month. This was far from his best start due to massive command issues, and while he improved his ERA to 6.38, he didn't look comfortable on the mound. As things stand now, it remains to be seen whether he'll have another shot in the rotation any time soon.
JUNE 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Indians rally in 9th, top Mariners on throwing error in 10th
César Hernández scored on a throwing error by pitcher Paul Sewald in the 10th inning, completing the Cleveland Indians’ rally for a 5-4 victory over the Seattle MarinersJUNE 13, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Promoted, starting Saturday McKenzie was called up from Triple-A Columbus ahead of his start Saturday against the Mariners, Mandy Bell of MLB.com reports.
Impact He tossed 5.1 scoreless innings with four strikeouts and two walks in a June 6 start for Triple-A Columbus. However, McKenzie had a 7.56 ERA, 1.44 WHIP and 36:21 K:BB in 25 innings over six May starts with the big club. Cleveland has struggled to get production from the fourth and fifth starter spots this season, so McKenzie would probably have to really struggle in this favorable matchup to get sent back down.
JUNE 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Indians host the Mariners following Civale's strong outing
Cleveland looks to follow up a dominant outing by Friday starter Aaron CivaleJUNE 12, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Starting Saturday vs. Mariners McKenzie will start Saturday's game against the Mariners, Mandy Bell of MLB.com reports.
Impact He tossed 5.1 scoreless innings with four strikeouts and two walks in a June 6 start for Triple-A Columbus. However, McKenzie had a 7.56 ERA, 1.44 WHIP and 36:21 K:BB in 25 innings over six May starts with the big club. If he can hold his own, he could stick around in the rotation.
JUNE 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
