WADE LEBLANC NEWS

Tosses 4.1 innings in first start LeBlanc got the no-decision in Monday's 7-1 victory over Arizona, allowing one run on four hits and a walk with two strikeouts in 4.1 innings.

Impact Making his first start of the season, LeBlanc threw 79 pitches, his most in any appearance, and pitched well given the circumstances, only surrendering a Josh Rojas home run in the fifth that prompted his removal. He's now allowed just four runs in 11 innings as a Cardinal, good for a 3.27 ERA, though he isn't a strikeout threat.

JUNE 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

BenFred: Quality Cardinals starts are hard to find, but traction will be impossible without them Wade LeBlanc’s first inning pitched as a Cardinals starter included a warm-up offering fired to Busch Stadium’s backstop and a rainstorm tha...

JUNE 29, 2021 • STLTODAY.COM

Set to start Monday LeBlanc will start Monday's game against the Diamondbacks, Zachary Silver of MLB.com reports.

Impact The veteran left-hander has made six appearances out of the bullpen since signing with St. Louis on June 17, and he's allowed three earned runs on eight hits with four strikeouts and a walk over 6.2 innings. LeBlanc threw 36 pitches across 2.1 frames in his last appearance June 24, so he figures to face some workload limitations Monday.

JUNE 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Cardinals: St. Louis considering Wade LeBlanc in rotation As the St. Louis Cardinals remove John Gant from the rotation, they are considering Wade LeBlanc to fill his spot. With the St. Louis Cardin...

JUNE 26, 2021 • REDBIRDRANTS.COM

Off to good start in St. Louis LeBlanc fired three scoreless innings during which he allowed a hit and a walk while recording two strikeouts in a loss to Atlanta on Friday.

Impact The veteran left-hander has been put right to work by manager Mike Shildt, with LeBlanc already having logged an appearance in each of the first two games since his arrival Thursday. LeBlanc likely figures in for plenty of middle/long-relief assignments similar to the one he carried out Friday, which might net him an occasional decision or hold but which will likely result in limited fantasy utility.

JUNE 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

St. Louis Cardinals sign lefty pitcher Wade LeBlanc The St. Louis Cardinals added some much-needed pitching depth by signing Wade LeBlanc to join the bullpen. LeBlanc's versatility will be imp...

JUNE 18, 2021 • REDBIRDRANTS.COM

Former Alabama pitcher returns to MLB with ninth team Signed by the St. Louis Cardinals on Thursday, Wade LeBlanc got right to work.

JUNE 18, 2021 • AL.COM

Cards sign veteran southpaw LeBlanc The Cardinals made several moves on Thursday in hopes of adding depth and experience to their lineup, highlighted by the signing of veteran...

JUNE 17, 2021 • MLB.COM

Cardinals sign veteran LeBlanc, will use him in relief

The St. Louis Cardinals have signed left-hander Wade LeBlanc to a one-year contract that pays $800,000 while in the major leagues and $150,000 while in the minors

JUNE 17, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Lands with Cardinals LeBlanc signed a contract with the Cardinals on Thursday.

Impact LeBlanc joined the Rangers on a minor-league deal at the beginning of June but was released after he spent just over two weeks with Triple-A Round Rock. The southpaw recorded a 9.45 ERA in 6.2 innings across six appearances (one start) for the Orioles earlier in the season. He could serve as a swingman as needed but will join the bullpen to begin his time with his new club, Jeff Jones of the Belleville News-Democrat reports. Right-hander Seth Elledge was optioned to Triple-A Memphis as part of a corresponding move.

JUNE 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Signs with Rangers LeBlanc signed a minor league contract Tuesday with the Rangers and was assigned to Triple-A Round Rock.

Impact The veteran lefty struggled in an early-season stint with the Orioles, posting a 9.45 ERA in 6.2 innings. LeBlanc hardly boasts overpowering stuff, but he's appeared in 246 big-league games since his 2008 debut and may provide some pitching insurance in the case of injuries to the Rangers' current staff.

JUNE 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Opts out of deal LeBlanc exercised his release clause and became a free agent Thursday.

Impact LeBlanc joined the Brewers on a minor-league deal in early May and posted a 3.78 ERA and 1.17 WHIP in 16.2 innings during four starts with Triple-A Nashville. The 36-year-old will now become a free agent for the second time this season.

MAY 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Signs minors deal with Milwaukee LeBlanc signed a minor-league deal with the Brewers on Tuesday and was assigned to Triple-A Nashville, Will Sammon of The Athletic reports.

Impact LeBlanc made the Orioles' Opening Day roster but was released before the end of April after posting a 9.45 ERA and 1.80 WHIP in 6.2 innings. Given his age (36) and the fact that he had a similarly poor 8.06 ERA in 22.1 frames last season, it's possible his big-league days are over, but he'll serve as organizational depth for the Brewers for now.

MAY 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Elects free agency LeBlanc has cleared outright waivers and elected free agency Thursday, Jon Morosi of MLB Network reports.

Impact LeBlanc made six appearances (one start) for the Orioles to begin the season and posted a 9.45 ERA and 1.80 WHIP in 6.2 innings. He was designated for assignment Saturday but will now be free to sign with any team via free agency.

APRIL 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Wade LeBlanc Designated for Assignment After a 7-2 loss to the A's on Saturday night, the Baltimore Orioles designated Wade LeBlanc for assignment after another rough outing. LeBl...

APRIL 25, 2021 • BIRDSWATCHER.COM

O's recall Lowther, designate LeBlanc The first of several Orioles pitching prospects eyeing their 2021 debuts has arrived. The club on Sunday recalled left-hander Zac Lowther fr...

APRIL 25, 2021 • MLB.COM

Designated for assignment LeBlanc was designated for assignment by the Orioles on Saturday, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports.

Impact LeBlanc started the team's game Saturday, surrendering four earned runs on six hits and one walk across 1.2 frames. For the season, he now has a 9.45 ERA in six appearances. Zac Lowther will be recalled from the alternate site in a corresponding move.

APRIL 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Starting Saturday's game LeBlanc will serve as the starter for Saturday's game against the Athletics, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports.

Impact LeBlanc has made five relief appearances to begin the season and posted a 5.40 ERA and 1.00 WHIP in five innings during that time. He hasn't thrown more than 24 pitches in any of his appearances this year, so it's not clear how long LeBlanc will be able to pitch against Oakland on Saturday.

APRIL 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Struggles in first appearance LeBlanc allowed three runs on three hits over one inning in Tuesday's 7-2 loss to the Yankees. He failed to record a strikeout.

Impact LeBlanc was called upon to pitch the eighth inning, but he gave up a three-run homer to Aaron Judge that effectively ended any chance of the Orioles making a comeback. The 36-year-old LeBlanc is expected to work out of the bullpen for much of 2021. If Tuesday is any indication of his performance this year, he'll be limited to low-leverage assignments.

APRIL 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

On Opening Day roster LeBlanc has made the Orioles' Opening Day roster, Joe Trezza of MLB.com reports.

Impact LeBlanc is expected to serve in a long-relief role this season, although he has enough starting experience to pick up a turn in the rotation if necessary. The 36-year-old southpaw made six starts for the Orioles last year, posting an unsightly 8.06 ERA and 1.57 WHIP across 22.1 innings. Without much of a chance at a late-inning role, LeBlanc won't find a home on many fantasy rosters.

APRIL 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Baltimore Orioles Wade LeBlanc Out for the Season & More News After a sudden elbow issue, the Baltimore Orioles oldest player is out for the season. The Baltimore Orioles pitcher Wade LeBlanc has a "str...

AUGUST 26, 2020 • BIRDSWATCHER.COM

Orioles LH Wade LeBlanc done for season with elbow injury

The Baltimore Orioles have placed left-hander Wade LeBlanc on the 60-day injured list with a season-ending elbow problem

AUGUST 25, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Done for season LeBlanc was placed on the 45-day injured list Tuesday with a left elbow stress reaction.

Impact He is done for the season after logging an 8.06 ERA, 1.57 WHIP and 13 strikeouts in 22.1 innings. LeBlanc was on a one-year deal, so he may have to settle for a minor-league contract if he hopes to stay in affiliated ball in 2021.

AUGUST 25, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Heading for MRI LeBlanc will undergo an MRI after leaving Sunday's start against the Red Sox with left elbow discomfort, Jon Meoli of The Baltimore Sun reports.

Impact The veteran southpaw made it only two outs and 14 pitches into Sunday's outing before exiting with the injury. LeBlanc seems likely to miss at least one turn through the rotation considering it's an elbow issue, but the team is unlikely to have another update until it receives the MRI results Monday. Tom Eshelman -- who covered 4.1 scoreless innings Sunday to earn the win -- and Jorge Lopez would be candidates for a spot start should LeBlanc miss any time.

AUGUST 23, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Exits with elbow discomfort LeBlanc was pulled in the first inning of his start Sunday against the Red Sox due to left elbow discomfort, Jon Meoli of The Baltimore Sun reports. He recorded two outs and gave u...

Impact The Orioles probably won't offer a timeline for LeBlanc's return to action until shortly after the contest or prior to the team's next game Tuesday in Tampa Bay, but the southpaw seems likely to head to the injured list as a result of the elbow issue. Tom Eshelman came on to replace LeBlanc in long relief Sunday and could be sufficiently stretched out to make a spot start the next time the latter's turn in the rotation comes up Saturday against the Blue Jays in Buffalo. Jorge Lopez could be another candidate to make a spot start.

AUGUST 23, 2020 • ROTOWIRE