YENNIER CANO NEWS

5 takeaways from Pirates' no-hit spring training loss to the Orioles BRADENTON, Fla. — Orioles pitchers Zach Eflin, Yennier Cano, Cionel Perez, Bryan Baker, Gregory Soto, Roansy Contreras and Riley Cooper thre...

MARCH 22 • POST-GAZETTE.COM

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MARCH 13 • MLB.COM

Steady results to begin spring Cano picked up a hold in Saturday's Grapefruit League game against the Rays, allowing one walk in a scoreless inning.

Impact The 31-year-old right-hander is off a solid start this spring, carrying a 3.00 ERA and 0.67 WHIP with one strikeout over three frames. Closer Felix Bautista (elbow) will have his workload managed to begin the season, which could lead to the occasional save chance for Cano in the early going. However, Cano has converted just 13 of his 22 career save opportunities, so it wouldn't be surprising to see manager Brandon Hyde turn to Seranthony Dominguez more frequently for ninth-inning work on days where Bautista is unavailable.

MARCH 9 • ROTOWIRE

Takes loss Saturday Cano (4-3) allowed two runs (one earned) on two hits and struck out two in one inning, taking the extra-inning loss versus the Tigers on Saturday.

Impact Cano faltered in the 10th inning, allowing one run each to score on a single and a sacrifice fly. He had not given up multiple runs in any appearance since June 25. The setup man now has a 2.84 ERA, though his 1.26 WHIP and 63:21 K:BB over 57 innings are not as strong. He's also collected five saves, three blown saves and 33 holds across 66 appearances this season.

SEPTEMBER 22, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Has dealt with forearm tightness Cano said Wednesday that he's been dealing with right forearm tightness but is now available to pitch, Matt Weyrich of The Baltimore Sun reports.

Impact Cano hasn't pitched in a week, but the reliever said he was available out of the bullpen Tuesday, had he been needed. The setup man has collected a 2.78 ERA and 59:21 K:BB across 55 relief innings for the Orioles in 2024.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with general soreness Manager Brandon Hyde told reporters following Baltimore's 4-2 win over Detroit that Cano has been unavailable to pitch due to soreness, Jacob Calvin Meyer of The Baltimore Sun repo...

Impact Cano made his last appearance Wednesday against the Red Sox, when he faced one batter in the eighth inning. Hyde relayed that he's hopeful that Cano will be available for Sunday's series finale against the Tigers. Since the All-Star break, Cano has posted a 2.76 ERA and 1.16 WHIP across 16.1 innings.

SEPTEMBER 15, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Nabs fifth save Cano earned a save against the Guardians on Saturday, striking out one batter in a scoreless ninth inning.

Impact Cano made things look easy in protecting a three-run lead in the ninth inning, needing just eight pitches to set the side down in order. The righty reliever has picked up a save in two of his past three appearances and has given up just one run across his past 10 outings. Cano's save chance may have been tied to primary closer Craig Kimbrel pitching two of the previous three days, but Kimbrel has also struggled of late and has blown each of his past two save opportunities, so it wouldn't be shocking if Cano gets more ninth-inning opportunities moving forward.

AUGUST 4, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Collects fourth save Cano picked up his fourth save of the season Sunday against the Padres, allowing one earned run on three hits while striking out zero batters in one inning.

Impact With Orioles closer Craig Kimbrel yielding five runs (three earned) and throwing 49 pitches across two appearances Thursday and Friday, Cano slotted in for the save opportunity Sunday. Cano was shaky, allowing the bases to be loaded with just one out, but a pair of groundouts ended the game, giving Cano his first save since June 16. Kimbrel remains the presumptive closer, but the 30-year-old Cano has pitched well this season and would be the top replacement option if Kimbrel's struggles continue. Cano owns a 2.88 ERA, 1.35 WHIP and 40:19 K:BB with 24 holds in 40.2 innings.

JULY 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Nabs fourth win Cano (4-2) struck out the only batter he faced and earned the extra-inning win Thursday over the Marlins.

Impact Cano was able to prevent the Marlins from walking it off in the ninth inning after an implosion from Craig Kimbrel. The Orioles then pulled ahead for good in the 10th, with Cano collecting his first win since May 24. The right-hander has an active six-inning scoreless streak, a span in which he has a 7:2 K:BB. For the year, the setup man has a 2.72 ERA despite a 1.31 WHIP and 40:19 K:BB over 39.2 innings, and he's added three saves, 24 holds and three blown saves.

JULY 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Blows save, suffers first loss Cano (1-1) suffered the loss against Pittsburgh Sunday, allowing one earned run on two hits and one walk over 0.2 innings. He did not record a strikeout.

Impact Cano entered the game in the ninth with a one-run lead, earning the save chance in place of a resting Craig Kimbrel who had pitched in each of the previous two contests. Cano allowed the first three batters to reach base but then induced Rowdy Tellez into a fielder's choice. A groundball by the next batter, Edward Olivares looked like it may result in a game-ending double play but the throw from second by Gunnar Henderson was wide, allowing two runs to score and saddled Cano with his first loss. Prior to Sunday's outing, Cano had allowed four baserunners and five strikeouts over 4.1 scoreless innings.

APRIL 7, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Taking it slow in spring Cano has yet to make his Grapefruit League debut, but the Orioles are taking a slow approach with the right-hander, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports.

Impact Cano has done side sessions and will continue to do so for a few more days. Manager Brandon Hyde explained that Cano's heavy workload last season -- 72.2 innings -- has played a part in taking it slow with the reliever. Craig Kimbrel is expected to close games for the Orioles in 2024, but Cano is the next man up in the bullpen should Kimbrel get hurt or pitch poorly.

MARCH 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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FEBRUARY 23, 2024 • MLB.COM

Overpowering in eighth save Cano picked up the save in Tuesday's 1-0 victory over Washington. He struck out three in a perfect ninth inning.

Impact The 29-year-old was called upon to protect the slimmest of margins Tuesday and did so in dominant fashion, getting Logan Thomas, Keibert Ruiz and Joey Meneses to strike out swinging on just 13 pitches. Since Baltimore closer Felix Bautista (elbow) landed on the injured list Aug. 26, Cano has surrendered six of the 17 earned runs he's given up all year, seeing his season-long ERA increase from 1.60 to 2.13 across 10.2 innings. The right-hander has, however, converted four of his five save opportunities and notched two holds in that same span.

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Blows save Friday Cano (1-4) blew his sixth save of the season and took the loss Friday as the Orioles fell 9-8 to the Guardians, giving up two runs on two hits and a walk in one-third of an inning.

Impact Both hits went for doubles, with David Fry's drive off the wall in left-center field walking it off for Cleveland. Since Felix Bautista (elbow) landed on the IL in late August, Cano has struggled as the main man in the Baltimore bullpen -- while Friday's blown save was his first in four opportunities as closer, he has a 6.00 ERA, 1.33 WHIP and poor 2:3 K:BB through nine innings, and he's given up a run in five of his 11 appearances during that stretch.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Notches seventh save Cano earned the save Monday, striking out his lone batter faced in an 8-7 win over the Astros.

Impact Cionel Perez got the first two outs in the ninth before the Orioles turned to Cano. The 29-year-old right-hander would strike out Chas McCormick to close out a one-run victory and earn his seventh save of the year. It's Cano's third save since Felix Bautista (elbow) landed on the IL on Aug. 26. While Perez could continue to see high-leverage work against left-handed batters, Cano should remain Baltimore's top ninth-inning option. His ERA is down 1.96 with a 0.97 WHIP and 59:11 K:BB across 69 innings this season.

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Nabs save Monday Cano earned a save against the Angels on Monday with a perfect ninth inning.

Impact Cano came on in the ninth with a three-run cushion. He didn't need much time to close out the contest, retiring the side in order on just eight pitches. Since Felix Bautista landed on the injured list Aug. 26 with a UCL injury, Cano has notched both of Baltimore's saves. He's allowed just one earned run over 4.1 frames since Bautista went down and will likely continue to work as the team's top ninth-inning option for the foreseeable future.

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Handed tough-luck loss Cano (1-3) allowed an unearned run on one hit and struck out one over one inning to take the loss Sunday versus the Rockies.

Impact Cano hadn't given up a run over 10.2 innings in August, logging three holds and a save prior to an unlucky loss Sunday. The right-hander has received the first look at ninth-inning assignments since Felix Bautista (elbow) was injured Friday. Cano has a 1.57 ERA, 0.97 WHIP and 58:10 K:BB with five saves and 28 holds over 63 innings this year. Those numbers aren't as dominant as Bautista's, but it's still likely Cano can handle closing duties for as long as necessary. Lefty Danny Coulombe may also be in the mix for save chances if manager Brandon Hyde shifts to a matchup-based approach.

AUGUST 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Gets first chance at closing duty Cano picked up the save Saturday against Colorado. He didn't log a strikeout over a perfect inning.

Impact With Felix Bautista (elbow) being placed on the 15-day injured list after suffering a UCL injury during Friday's game, Cano picked up ninth inning duties in his place and delivered a perfect inning. Though Cano only has five saves this season, he appears to be the clear favorite to claim Bautista's vacated duties.

AUGUST 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Takes blown save, loss Cano (1-2) allowed two runs on four hits and struck out one over two-thirds of an inning, taking the loss and a blown save in Tuesday's 4-3 loss to the Phillies.

Impact Felix Bautista recently pitched four times in five days, which may explain why he was given a second consecutive day off in favor of Cano. Over his last 12 appearances, Cano has started to falter, allowing six runs and 16 hits over 11.1 innings. This was his second loss and third blown save in that span. His recent struggles may be regression to the mean after a stellar first half of the season, which has helped him keep his season ratios at a 1.82 ERA, 0.97 WHIP and 43:6 K:BB through 49.1 innings. Cano has added four saves and 24 holds in a setup role.

JULY 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Orioles lose to Phillies on walk-off hit, 4-3, as Yennier Cano uncharacteristically allows two runs in ninth The Orioles entered Tuesday night 19-9 in one-run games this season. With All-Star Yennier Cano on the mound and the Orioles leading 3-2 wit...

JULY 26, 2023 • TWINCITIES.COM

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JULY 5, 2023

Charged with loss Cano (1-1) allowed a run on one hit over two-thirds of an inning, taking the loss Monday versus the Yankees.

Impact Fresh off of being named to the American League's All-Star roster, Cano took his first loss of the campaign. He allowed an inherited runner to score the tying run in the seventh inning, and then he put the go-ahead run on base in the eighth before Danny Coulombe gave up a three-run home run. Cano has been scored on in two of his last three outings, but he remains one of the Orioles' most effective relievers. He's at a 1.32 ERA, 0.85 WHIP and 37:6 K:BB through 41 innings while racking up four saves, 18 holds and three blown saves this season.

JULY 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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JULY 2, 2023 • BOSTONHERALD.COM

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JUNE 1, 2023 • TWINCITIES.COM