Adam Kolarek - MLB News, Rumors, & Updates

Parts ways with Halos The Angels released Kolarek on Tuesday.

Impact After making five appearances at the big-league level between the Dodgers and Mets in 2023, Kolarek caught on with the Angels on a minor-league deal over the winter. He didn't receive a call to the big leagues during his time with the Anahaim organization this season before being cut loose. Over his 31 appearances out of the bullpen at Triple-A Salt Lake in 2024, the 35-year-old lefty logged a 6.97 ERA, 1.97 WHIP and 33:18 K:BB over 31 innings.

AUGUST 14, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Angels sign reliever Adam Kolarek to 1-year deal Oklahoma City Dodgers pitcher Adam Kolarek (56) pitches during a Minor League Baseball game between the Oklahoma City Dodgers and the Las Ve...

NOVEMBER 27, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Angels sign reliever Adam Kolarek to 1-year deal Oklahoma City Dodgers pitcher Adam Kolarek (56) pitches during a Minor League Baseball game between the Oklahoma City Dodgers and the Las Ve...

NOVEMBER 27, 2023 • SUNHERALD.COM

Signs with Atlanta Kolarek signed a minor-league deal with Atlanta on Thursday.

Impact Kolarek has had brief stints with both the Dodgers and Mets this season, though he's pitched only six innings in the big leagues. He'll likely begin his tenure with Atlanta at Triple-A Gwinnett, though he could contribute out of the major-league bullpen at some point prior to the close of the regular season.

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Elects free agency Kolarek was released by the Mets on Tuesday.

Impact Kolarek cleared waivers after being designated for assignment but has elected free agency in lieu of an outright assignment. The left-handed reliever tossed 4.2 scoreless innings for the Mets.

AUGUST 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Designated for assignment Kolarek was designated for assignment by the Mets on Sunday.

Impact Kolarek had worked 4.2 scoreless innings of relief for New York, but he'll get the boot from the 40-man roster as the Mets activate Mark Vientos (wrist) from the 10-day IL and recall Jeff Brigham from Triple-A Syracuse.

AUGUST 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Selected from Triple-A The Mets selected Kolarek from Triple-A Syracuse on Saturday.

Impact Kolarek was acquired by the Mets in exchange for cash at the trade deadline, and now the 34-year-old southpaw will join the Mets' bullpen for the first time. Kolarek holds a 2.55 ERA and 1.33 WHIP through 35.1 innings in Triple-A this season and threw 1.1 scoreless innings with the Dodgers in June. Dennis Santana was designated for assignment in a corresponding move.

AUGUST 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Acquired by Mets The Mets acquired Kolarek and Phil Bickford from the Dodgers on Tuesday in exchange for cash considerations, Joel Sherman of the New York Post reports.

Impact Kolarek was pushed off the 40-man roster in Los Angeles back in June, but he could at least help cover some relief innings for the Mets down the stretch as they wave the white flag on the 2023 campaign. The 34-year-old left-hander holds a career 3.73 ERA and 96:42 K:BB in 144.2 major-league frames.

AUGUST 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Outrighted to OKC Kolarek cleared waivers and was sent outright to Triple-A Oklahoma City on Saturday, Eric Stephen of SBNation.com reports.

Impact Kolarek was DFA'd by the Dodgers on Wednesday after making one appearance with the big-league squad, throwing 1.1 scoreless innings while striking out two. He will now rejoin the Triple-A bullpen, where he holds a 2.18 ERA and 1.39 WHIP through 20.2 innings.

JUNE 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Designated for assignment Kolarek was designated for assignment by the Dodgers on Wednesday.

Impact Kolarek is removed from both the 40-man and 26-man active roster with Shelby Miller (personal) coming off the bereavement list prior to Wednesday's game versus the White Sox. If Kolarek goes unclaimed, he'll likely report back to Oklahoma City to provide pitching depth in the minors.

JUNE 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Effective in return Kolarek allowed one hit and struck out two batters over 1.1 scoreless innings against Philadelphia on Sunday.

Impact In his first appearance of the campaign, Kolarek gave up a run-scoring single to the first batter he faced before retiring four straight Phillies. The southpaw was called up from Triple-A Oklahoma City earlier in the day and figures to fill a low-leverage role for Los Angeles while he's up with the big club. Kolarek spent most of last season in the minors, but he's had success with the Dodgers in the past, as he posted a minuscule 0.95 ERA and 0.79 WHIP over 19 innings with the team in 2020.

JUNE 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Called up from Triple-A The Dodgers selected Kolarek's contract from Triple-A Oklahoma City on Sunday, Eric Stephen of SBNation.com reports.

Impact Kolarek will get a chance to appear in a big-league game for the first time since 2022 when he registered a 4.58 ERA for the Athletics. Andre Jackson was optioned to Triple-A in a corresponding transaction, with Trayce Thompson (oblique) being moved to the 60-day injured list to open room on the 40-man roster for Kolarek.

JUNE 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Rodriguez homers, Mariners beat Athletics 8-6

Julio Rodríguez homered for the second day in a row, Cal Raleigh had a two-run triple in the fifth inning and the Seattle Mariners beat the Oakland Athletics 8-6

JULY 1, 2022 • Associated Press

Cast off 40-man roster Kolarek was designated for assignment by the Athletics on Thursday.

Impact Kolarek was sent down by Oakland in late May, and he'll lose his spot on the 40-man roster just over a month later. The southpaw has posted a 5.68 ERA and 1.23 WHIP in 12.2 innings over 11 appearances at the Triple-A level, and he'll likely remain in the organization if he goes unclaimed on waivers.

JUNE 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Lowrie's RBI single helps A's edge Rangers, who had 5 errors

Jed Lowrie hit a two-out RBI single off Brett Martin in the bottom of the ninth inning, lifting the Oakland Athletics past the mistake-prone Texas Rangers 6-5

MAY 30, 2022 • Associated Press

Sent to Triple-A Kolarek was optioned to Triple-A Las Vegas on Sunday, Matt Kawahara of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

Impact Kolarek was promoted from Triple-A during the opening weekend of the season, and he'll return there after giving up four runs over his past three outings. Overall this season the left-hander has a 4.58 ERA, 1.58 WHIP and 9:8 K:BB across 17.2 innings.

MAY 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Trout reaches 1,000 runs, Angels beat A's 5-3 to stop skid

Mike Trout scored his 1,000th run in the majors, Michael Lorenzen threw six innings of three-hit ball for his fifth win and the Los Angeles Angels snapped a four-game losing streak...

MAY 22, 2022 • Associated Press

Mostly effective early Kolarek, who fired two perfect innings during which he recorded a strikeout in a loss to the Guardians on Sunday, has now posted scoreless efforts in four of his six relief appeara...

Impact The veteran southpaw has had one notable hiccup, that coming April 22 against the Rangers when he surrendered three earned runs on three hits and two walks over an inning. Otherwise, Kolarek has yielded just one other run across 7.2 innings, that coming in his first outing of the season April 12. Kolarek figures to continue serving in mostly a low-leverage role for the time being.

MAY 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

McKinney goes deep, A's avert sweep in 4-1 win over Phillies

Billy McKinney homered and Daulton Jefferies and four relievers combined on a three-hitter to lead the Oakland Athletics past the Philadelphia Phillies 4-1

APRIL 10, 2022 • Associated Press

Recalled by Oakland Kolarek was recalled by the Athletics on Sunday, Matt Kawahara of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

Impact Kolarek made 12 appearances out of Oakland's bullpen in 2021, posting a poor 8.00 ERA and 2.22 WHIP across nine innings. He is likely to pitch in low-leverage situations. Skye Bolt (oblique) was placed on the injured list in the corresponding move.

APRIL 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Adam Kolarek says he was happy with his plan of attack vs. Twins

DECEMBER 16, 2021 • FOX SPORTS

Lefty Adam Kolarek talks about chipping in on Rays' 8-4 win, his confidence level this season

DECEMBER 16, 2021 • FOX SPORTS

Adam Kolarek after his 1st save: 'I was really happy I got to close it out'

DECEMBER 16, 2021 • FOX SPORTS

Kevin Cash impressed with Adam Kolarek closing out the game

DECEMBER 16, 2021 • FOX SPORTS

Sent to Triple-A Kolarek was optioned to Triple-A Las Vegas on Friday, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports.

Impact He and Cam Bedrosian will switch places in the transaction. Kolarek gave up three runs in one inning in his most recent appearance against the Astros.

MAY 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

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Rodriguez homers, Mariners beat Athletics 8-6

Lowrie's RBI single helps A's edge Rangers, who had 5 errors

Trout reaches 1,000 runs, Angels beat A's 5-3 to stop skid

McKinney goes deep, A's avert sweep in 4-1 win over Phillies

Adam Kolarek says he was happy with his plan of attack vs. Twins

Lefty Adam Kolarek talks about chipping in on Rays' 8-4 win, his confidence level this season

Adam Kolarek after his 1st save: 'I was really happy I got to close it out'

Kevin Cash impressed with Adam Kolarek closing out the game