The Houston Astros traded reliever Joel Kuhnel to the Toronto Blue Jays for cash considerations on Saturday night, according to a report by MLB.com. The 29-year-old right-hander pitched in just one game for the Astros this season, logging two innings against the Texas Rangers on April 12.
The Toronto Blue Jays have added some pitching depth to their roster. The team announced on Saturday that they acquired right-handed pitcher Joel Kuhnel from the Houston Astros in exchange for cash considerations.
The Astros are going to add right-hander Joel Kuhnel to their roster, with Chandler Rome of The Athletic among those to relay the news. Left-hander Parker Mushinski will be optioned to open an active roster spot while Wander Suero has been designated for assignment to open a 40-man spot, per Rome.
The Houston Astros signed two more relief pitchers to minor-league contracts on Monday, per the MLB Transactions log. Right-handed pitchers Joel Kuhnel and Drew Strotman signed deals that come with an invitation to Major League spring training, which starts next month in West Palm Beach, Fla.
Right-hander Joel Kuhnel has cleared outright waivers, the Astros informed reporters (including Chandler Rome of the Athletic). He has the right to elect free agency since this is his second career outright assignment; the team didn’t announce whether he’ll do so.
The Houston Astros have made a much needed roster move ahead of their Saturday matchup with the Seattle Mariners. The Astros have optioned right-handed pitcher Ronel Blanco to Triple-A Sugar Land and have recalled right-hander Joel Kuhnel according to the team.
The Houston Astros traded cash considerations to the Cincinnati Reds in exchange for right-handed relief pitcher Joel Kuhnel on Saturday. The Astros transferred fellow right-hander Lance McCullers Jr.
The Reds announced a series of roster moves today, selecting the contract of right-hander Daniel Duarte. To open a spot on the active roster, fellow righty Ricky Karcher was optioned to Triple-A.
Bullpen shuffling! Kevin Herget turned 32 years old on Monday, and today he may well make his Cincinnati Reds debut. Herget, who got into a trio of games with the Tampa Bay Rays last year, is not a stranger to big league ball, but his Reds debut was delayed by just barely missing out on the Opening Day roster after spring work in Goodyear.
After a tough 10-9 defeat to the New York Mets on Sunday, the Philadelphia Phillies responded with a 4-1 victory over the Cincinnati Reds a day later. The Phillies will look for another victory when they host the Reds again on Tuesday.
Tyler Mahle, Joel Kuhnel, Brandon Drury and Albert Almora were all placed on the restricted list. Players must be vaccinated in order to enter Canada.
Injuries have been hampering Kuhnel over the past two years.
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