BROOKS KRISKE #61 - PITCHER - MINNESOTA TWINS
0-1  W-L  •
1.94  WHIP  •
7.50  ERA 
#61 - PITCHER - MINNESOTA TWINS
0-1 W-L
1.94 WHIP
7.50 ERA
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Signs minors deal with Athletics The Athletics signed Kriske to a minor-league contract Dec. 12.
Impact Kriske made 16 relief appearances between the Cubs and Twins this past season, posting a 7.50 ERA and 18:15 K:BB across 18 frames. Slated to turn 32 in February, Kriske will give the A's some experienced relief depth.
JANUARY 13 • ROTOWIRE
Outrighted to Triple-A The Twins outrighted Kriske to Triple-A St. Paul on Tuesday.
Impact Kriske passed through waivers after being booted off the 40-man roster. The right-handed reliever has the ability to decline the outright assignment and elect free agency, but it's unclear whether he intends to exercise that right or accept the assignment.
SEPTEMBER 10, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
Outrighted to Triple-A The Twins outrighted Kriske to Triple-A St. Paul on Tuesday.
Impact Kriske passed through waivers after being booted off the 40-man roster. The right-handed reliever has the ability to decline the outright assignment and elect free agency, but it's unclear whether he intends to exercise that right or accept the assignment.
SEPTEMBER 10, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
Jeffers on concussion IL; McCusker and Ohl recalled to Twins KANSAS CITY -- The Minnesota Twins announced today that they have placed catcher Ryan Jeffers on the 7-day Concussion Injured List (retroact...
SEPTEMBER 7, 2025 • MLB.COM
Booted from 40-man roster The Twins designated Kriske for assignment Sunday, Phil Miller of The Minnesota Star Tribune reports.
Impact Kriske was claimed off waivers by Minnesota from the Cubs on Aug. 5, and he'll hit waivers once again. The 31-year-old reliever surrendered 15 runs on 18 hits with a 14:10 K:BB across 12 innings with the Twins. He threw six scoreless innings with the Cubs before his stint in Minnesota. Assuming he clears waivers, Kriske would likely remain in the Twins' organization. Minnesota recalled Pierson Ohl from Triple-A St. Paul in a corresponding move.
SEPTEMBER 7, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
Booted from 40-man roster The Twins designated Kriske for assignment Sunday, Phil Miller of The Minnesota Star Tribune reports.
Impact Kriske was claimed off waivers by Minnesota from the Cubs on Aug. 5, and he'll hit waivers once again. The 31-year-old reliever surrendered 15 runs on 18 hits with a 14:10 K:BB across 12 innings with the Twins. He threw six scoreless innings with the Cubs before his stint in Minnesota. Assuming he clears waivers, Kriske would likely remain in the Twins' organization. Minnesota recalled Pierson Ohl from Triple-A St. Paul in a corresponding move.
SEPTEMBER 7, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
Claimed by Minnesota The Twins claimed Kriske off waivers Tuesday.
Impact The right-hander was designated for assignment by the Cubs over the weekend, and the Twins claimed him in order to round out their bullpen coming out of the trade deadline. Kriske delivered six scoreless frames with a 4:5 K:BB with Chicago and has a 3.13 ERA at the Triple-A level this season.
AUGUST 5, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
DFA'd by Cubs The Cubs designated Kriske for assignment Saturday, Taylor McGregor of Marquee Sports Network reports.
Impact Kriske will lose his place on Chicago's 26-man and 40-man rosters in order to make room for the newly acquired Michael Soroka. Kriske has pitched six scoreless innings for the Cubs this year and boasts a 3.23 ERA in Triple-A, so other teams looking for reliever help may try to claim the 31-year-old off waivers.
AUGUST 2, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
Continues strong start with Cubs Kriske tossed two scoreless innings of relief in Wednesday's 8-4 loss to the Royals. He allowed a hit and two walks while striking out one.
Impact Kriske has now logged three scoreless appearances to begin his tenure with the Cubs, spanning five innings. The 31-year-old righty has bounced between the minors and majors during his career, and he's probably nothing more than organizational depth at this point. However, Kriske has pitched well, so it's possible he sticks around in Chicago and sees more meaningful relief work down the road.
JULY 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
Selected from Triple-A The Cubs selected Kriske's contract from Triple-A Iowa on Saturday, Patrick Mooney of The Athletic reports.
Impact Since being outrighted to Iowa in early June, Kriske has turned in a 2.77 ERA and 1.00 WHIP alongside a 24:2 K:BB through 13 innings in the minors. His impressive stretch will earn him another shot in Chicago's bullpen, replacing Jordan Wicks.
JULY 12, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
Sent to Iowa Kriske was outrighted to Triple-A Iowa on Thursday.
Impact Kriske was designated for assignment May 29 and subsequently cleared waivers. He'll stick in the Cubs' organization and could offer bullpen depth throughout the season.
JUNE 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Cubs going with an opener to help Ben Brown with first-inning trouble

Ben Brown has struggled in the first inning so far this season
MAY 30, 2025 • Associated Press

Left-hander Génesis Cabrera agrees to 1-year deal with the Cubs

The Chicago Cubs agreed to a one-year contract with former New York Mets left-hander Génesis Cabrera and designated right-hander Brooks Kriske for assignment
MAY 29, 2025 • Associated Press
Designated for assignment The Cubs designated Kriske for assignment Thursday.
Impact Just five days after joining the active roster, Kriske will now give up his spot on the 26-man and 40-man rosters for Genesis Cabrera, who officially signed with the Cubs on Thursday. Kriske pitched two shutout innings during his lone appearance against the Reds on Saturday, and he owns a 3.57 ERA and 1.22 WHIP in 17.2 frames at Triple-A Iowa.
MAY 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
Cubs DFA Julian Merryweather, select Brooks Kriske as bullpen keeps clicking Merryweather has struggled in the month of May.
MAY 24, 2025 • SUNTIMES.COM
Joins active roster The Cubs selected Kriske's contract from Triple-A Iowa on Saturday, Taylor McGregor of Marquee Sports Network reports.
Impact After turning in a 3.57 ERA and 1.22 WHIP alongside a 27:8 K:BB in 17.2 innings to start the Triple-A season, Kriske will get his first look with the Cubs and return to the majors for the first time since 2023. Julian Merryweather was designated for assignment in a corresponding move.
MAY 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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
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