Walter Pennington - MLB News, Rumors, & Updates

Recalled by Texas Texas recalled Pennington from the Arizona Complex League Rangers on Saturday.

Impact Pennington takes the spot in the Rangers' bullpen vacated by right-hander Josh Sborz, who was placed on the 15-day injured list Saturday due to right shoulder fatigue. Pennington made his last appearance Sept. 21 against the Mariners, during which he allowed three runs on two hits while striking out two across 0.2 frames. Across 15 major-league outings with the Rangers this season (including one start), Pennington has a 3.12 ERA and 1.73 WHIP across 17.1 innings.

SEPTEMBER 29 • ROTOWIRE

Recalled by Texas Texas recalled Pennington from the Arizona Complex League Rangers on Saturday.

Impact Pennington takes the spot in the Rangers' bullpen vacated by right-hander Josh Sborz, who was placed on the 15-day injured list Saturday due to right shoulder fatigue. Pennington made his last appearance Sept. 21 against the Mariners, during which he allowed three runs on two hits while striking out two across two-thirds of an inning. Across 15 major-league outings with the Rangers this season (including one start), Pennington has a 3.12 ERA and 1.73 WHIP across 17.1 innings.

SEPTEMBER 29 • ROTOWIRE

Sent to minors The Rangers optioned Pennington to Triple-A Round Rock on Tuesday.

Impact Pennington has been solid out of the bullpen since joining the Rangers in August, posting a 2.76 ERA and 1.59 WHIP through 16.1 frames. However, he gave up three earned runs in just two-thirds of an inning during his most recent appearance, which will ultimately cost him his spot on the active roster. Josh Sborz (shoulder) returned from the 15-day IL in a corresponding move to take Pennington's place.

SEPTEMBER 24 • ROTOWIRE

Will open Sunday Pennington will draw the start for Sunday's series finale against Athletics, Shawn McFarland of The Dallas Morning News reports.

Impact Despite having just four minor-league starts under his belt over the past three seasons, Pennington will get his first major-league start Sunday. He's pitched more than one inning twice across his seven outings with the Rangers this season, with the last instance coming Aug. 23 against the Guardians when he threw three innings and allowed two runs (one earned) on four hits and two walks while striking out three. Jose Urena and Chase Anderson are the top candidates to serve in bulk relief, though the former tossed four scoreless innings Wednesday against the White Sox.

SEPTEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Will open Sunday Pennington will serve as the Rangers' opening pitcher for Sunday's series finale against the Athletics, Shawn McFarland of The Dallas Morning News reports.

Impact Despite having just four minor-league starts under his belt over the past three seasons, Pennington will get his first major-league start Sunday. He's pitched more than one inning twice across his seven outings with the Rangers this season, with the last instance coming Aug. 23 against the Guardians, when he threw three innings and allowed two runs (one earned) on four hits and two walks while striking out three. Jose Urena and Chase Anderson are the top candidates to serve in bulk relief, though the former tossed four scoreless innings Wednesday against the White Sox and may not be available to provide much length.

SEPTEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Called up from Triple-A The Rangers recalled Pennington from Triple-A Round Rock on Sunday.

Impact Pennington will replace fellow left-hander Brock Burke in the Texas bullpen after the Rangers designated Burke for assignment. Acquired from the Royals on July 29 in the deal that sent right-hander Michael Lorenzen to Kansas City, Pennington previously made his Rangers debut last Sunday against the Red Sox, working one inning while giving up an earned run on one hit and three walks. He'll likely occupy a low-leverage role during his upcoming stint with Texas.

AUGUST 11 • ROTOWIRE

Sent back to minors The Rangers optioned Pennington to Triple-A Round Rock on Friday.

Impact The 26-year-old will give way to Tyler Mahle on the active roster Tuesday just four days after being called up from Round Rock. Pennington appeared in one game for the Rangers, allowing one run on one hit and three walks across one inning. Pennington was acquired by the Rangers from Kansas City before the trade deadline.

AUGUST 6 • ROTOWIRE

Recalled by Texas The Rangers recalled Pennington from Triple-A Round Rock on Friday.

Impact Pennington was assigned to Round Rock after being acquired by the Rangers on Monday from the Royals in exchange for Michael Lorenzen. Across 39 outings in Triple-A this season, Pennington has a 2.13 ERA with 84 strikeouts across 63.1 innings. His move to the big club corresponds with the Rangers placing right-hander Max Scherzer (shoulder) on the 15-day injured list.

AUGUST 2 • ROTOWIRE

Rangers deal Lorenzen to Royals for lefty Walter Pennington The Texas Rangers this morning announced that the club has acquired left-handed pitcher Walter Pennington from the Kansas City Royals in exc...

JULY 29 • MLB.COM

Traded to Texas The Rangers acquired Pennington from the Royals on Monday in exchange for Michael Lorenzen.

Impact Pennington, 26, has made one scoreless appearance in the majors this season and boasts a 2.26 ERA and 79:20 K:BB across 59.2 innings at the Triple-A level in 2024. The left-handed reliever appears targeted for Triple-A Round Rock for now but could contribute to the Rangers' bullpen in the second half.

JULY 29 • ROTOWIRE

Returned to Omaha The Royals returned Pennington to Triple-A Omaha following Wednesday's doubleheader against St. Louis.

Impact Pennington didn't pitch in either of Wednesday's games while serving as the Royals' 27th man. He's been a reliable option for Omaha, however, posting a 2.22 ERA and 0.96 WHIP alongside an 81:21 K:BB through 56.2 innings. Should Kansas City need to bring another fresh arm into its bullpen, the 26-year-old southpaw would be a likely candidate for promotion.

JULY 11 • ROTOWIRE

Joining big club for doubleheader The Royals recalled Pennington from Triple-A Omaha to serve as their 27th man for Wednesday's doubleheader with the Cardinals.

Impact Pennington will give the Royals a fresh arm out of the bullpen for the twin bill before he likely heads back to Omaha on Thursday. The 26-year-old lefty previously made his big-league debut last week in Colorado, retiring both of the batters he faced.

JULY 10 • ROTOWIRE

Optioned back to Omaha The Royals optioned Pennington to Triple-A Omaha on Saturday.

Impact Just a day after being selected to the active roster, Pennington will now return to Triple-A, though he'll keep his spot on the 40-man roster. The 26-year-old lefty struck out a batter in two-thirds of an inning during his MLB debut Friday and could be a candidate to return to Kansas City if he remains effective in Triple-A (2.35 ERA, 0.97 WHIP). Kris Bubic (elbow) was activated from the 60-day IL to fill the open spot on the Royals' roster.

JULY 6 • ROTOWIRE

Optioned back to Omaha The Royals optioned Pennington to Triple-A Omaha on Saturday.

JULY 6 • ROTOWIRE

Joining active roster The Royals selected Pennington's contract from Triple-A Omaha on Friday.

Impact Pennington is set to make his MLB debut after spending the last three seasons in the minors. He made 32 appearances with Omaha this season, owning a 2.35 ERA across 53.2 innings with a 76:19 K:BB. Carlos Hernandez was optioned to Omaha in a corresponding move.

JULY 5 • ROTOWIRE

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