BROOKS KRISKE NEWS

Links up with Cubs The Cubs signed Kriske to a minor-league contract Tuesday, the pitcher announced on his X account.

Impact Kriske, who turns 31 in February, spent the 2024 season at the Triple-A level split between the Yankees and Orioles organizations, holding a 3.39 ERA and 81:35 K:BB over 58.1 frames. The righty reliever has been roughed up in 20 major-league appearances, posting an 11.22 ERA and 25:17 K:BB across 21.2 innings.

NOVEMBER 29 • ROTOWIRE

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Claimed by Baltimore The Orioles claimed Kriske off waivers and optioned him to Triple-A Norfolk on Sunday, Cordell Woodland of 105.7 The Fan Baltimore reports.

Impact The 30-year-old was designated for assignment by the Reds on Thursday, and the Orioles claimed him to bolster their organization pitching depth. Kriske has spent the full season at Triple-A to this point and has a 3.06 ERA, 1.12 WHIP and 73:32 K:BB over 50 innings.

AUGUST 25 • ROTOWIRE

Exits 40-man roster The Reds designated Kriske for assignment Thursday.

Impact The transaction frees up a spot on the 40-man roster for the addition of Dominic Smith. Kriske has spent the entirety of the 2024 campaign at Triple-A Louisville, where he's posted a 3.10 ERA and 72:29 K:BB over 49.1 innings. The control has been a problem, but Kriske's swing-and-miss ability could mean some interest on waivers.

AUGUST 22 • ROTOWIRE

Added to roster The Reds selected Kriske's contract and optioned him to Triple-A Louisville on Monday.

Impact Kriske might have had an opt out in his minor-league contract, so the Reds added him to their 40-man roster to prevent him from leaving. The 30-year-old has posted a 3.64 ERA and 40:17 K:BB over 29.2 innings with Louisville this season.

JUNE 17 • ROTOWIRE

Thursday's Transactions BASEBALL Major League Baseball National League CINCINNATI REDS — Agreed to terms with RHP Brooks Kriske on a minor league contract.

DECEMBER 21, 2023 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM

Set for release The Royals requested for Kriske to go on unconditional release waivers Friday.

Impact Kriske is expected to continue his career in Japan. The 29-year-old got into four games with the Royals this season, posting a 4.05 ERA, 1.05 WHIP and 6:4 K:BB over 6.2 innings. He also carried a 5.52 ERA, 1.58 WHIP and 49:16 K:BB through 29.1 innings with Triple-A Omaha. Kriske previously played in Nippon Professional Baseball during the 2022 campaign with the Yokohama DeNA BayStars.

JULY 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Demoted to minors The Royals optioned Kriske to Triple-A Omaha on Saturday.

Impact Kriske pitched two hitless innings Friday against the Dodgers, but he will return to Omaha after making four appearances in his latest MLB stint. Kriske holds a 4.05 ERA and 1.05 WHIP through 6.2 frames with Kansas City and could return to the majors if the Royals' bullpen depth gets tested later this year. Collin Snider was recalled from Omaha in a corresponding move.

JULY 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Contract selected from Iowa Kansas City selected Kriske's contract from Triple-A Omaha on Sunday.

Impact Kriske takes the 40- and 26-man active roster spot of Mike Mayers after Mayers was designated for assignment by Kansas City on Sunday. Signed to a minor-league contract by the Royals over the winter, Kriske has made 25 appearances with Iowa, and he's forged a 6.00 ERA in 27 innings of work with a much more appetizing 47 strikeouts over those frames. He'll be a middle innings option while he's on the roster.

JUNE 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Continuing career overseas Kriske signed a contract Tuesday with the Yokohama DeNA BayStars of Nippon Professional Baseball in Japan, Sung Min Kim of The Athletic reports.

Impact Kriske split the 2021 campaign between the Yankees and Orioles, and he had a 14.29 ERA, 2.03 WHIP and 11:6 K:BB over 11.1 innings. He'll now head to Japan to continue his career with MLB players currently locked out.

DECEMBER 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Orioles reach 1-year deal with veteran 2B Rougned Odor

The Baltimore Orioles have agreed to a one-year deal with second baseman Rougned Odor

DECEMBER 1, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Orioles grant Kriske release for international opportunity The Baltimore Orioles have granted right-hander Brooks Kriske his release to pursue an international opportunity.

NOVEMBER 30, 2021 • SEATTLETIMES.COM

Orioles grant Kriske release for international opportunity

The Baltimore Orioles have granted right-hander Brooks Kriske his release to pursue an international opportunity

NOVEMBER 30, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Released by Orioles Kriske was released by the Orioles on Tuesday, Joe Trezza of MLB.com reports.

Impact Kriske has thrown 15 career MLB innings but has struggled significantly. He's allowed 25 runs (24 earned), thanks in part to a 16.7 percent walk rate. He'll presumably be stuck looking for a minor-league contract this winter.

NOVEMBER 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Matz sharp, Jays beat Orioles 6-4 to stay in wild card race

Steven Matz pitched seven solid innings to win his fifth straight decision, Danny Jansen homered and drove in three runs, and the Toronto Blue Jays kept their playoff hopes alive b...

OCTOBER 2, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Picks up win Kriske (2-1) allowed one run on one hit with one strikeout over an inning of work, picking up the win in Saturday's 3-2 victory over the Rangers.

Impact In just his second appearance since being claimed off waivers by the Orioles on Sept. 16, Kriske was made a winner thanks to a three-run outburst by Baltimore in the seventh. Though the right-hander did give up a solo homer to Jose Trevino, winning heals all wounds. He'll try to stick around on the big-league roster until the end of the season.

SEPTEMBER 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Gutierrez homers, 105-loss Orioles send Rangers to 99th loss

Kelvin Gutierrez homered to cap a three-run seventh inning and the Baltimore Orioles beat the Texas Rangers 3-2

SEPTEMBER 26, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Brooks Kriske, named for Baltimore legend, makes Orioles debut in 4-3 loss to Phillies Brooks Kriske on Wednesday became the 60th player the Orioles have used this season, furthering a franchise record. But he’s the only one of...

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021 • BALTIMORESUN.COM

Joins big-league roster Kriske was recalled from Triple-A Norfolk on Sunday.

Impact Kriske was claimed off waivers by the Orioles on Thursday and pitched Friday for Norfolk, and he'll now make his way to the majors for his new organization. The 27-year-old appeared in eight games for the Yankees this season before being designated for assignment and allowed 13 runs on five homers over 7.2 innings.

SEPTEMBER 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Claimed by Orioles Kriske was claimed off waivers by the Orioles and optioned to Triple-A Norfolk on Thursday.

Impact Kriske was designated for assignment Tuesday, but he'll now head to Norfolk as part of Baltimore's 40-man roster. The right-hander made 24 appearances at Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre this year and recorded a 3.81 ERA and 1.03 WHIP in 28.1 innings.

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Judge starts 5-HR barrage to back Cole, Yanks beat O's 7-2

Aaron Judge started a five-homer barrage that backed Gerrit Cole, and the New York Yankees beat the Baltimore Orioles 7-2 to win consecutive games for the first time since Sept. 1...

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Loses 40-man spot The Yankees designated Kriske for assignment Tuesday, Max Goodman of SI.com reports.

Impact He'll give up his spot on the 40-man roster to reliever Sal Romano, who re-signed with the Yankees on a one-year MLB deal. Before he was optioned to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre last week, Kriske made eight appearances out of the New York bullpen, giving up 13 earned runs over 7.2 innings.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to Triple-A Kriske was optioned to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre after Tuesday's loss to Toronto.

Impact The right-hander last pitched Monday and surrendered five runs during one frame, and he'll head back to the minors to make room on the roster for the promotion of Wednesday's starter, Luis Gil. Kriske has given up 13 earned runs with a 7:6 K:BB over 7.2 big-league innings this season.

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE