César Valdez - MLB News, Rumors, & Updates

Clears waivers The Angels outrighted Valdez to Triple-A Salt Lake on Saturday.

Impact The 38-year-old right-hander will stick around in the organization after he wasn't claimed off waivers upon being designated for assignment earlier in the week. Before being cast off the 40-man roster, Valdez compiled a 7.18 ERA, 1.95 WHIP and 26:12 K:BB over 26.1 innings.

MAY 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Designated for assignment Valdez was designated for assignment by the Angels on Monday.

Impact Valdez appeared in just one game with the Angels before being booted from the roster, and he allowed two runs -- one earned -- over an inning in that outing. If he goes unclaimed, Valdez could report back to Triple-A Salt Lake to provide depth in the minors.

MAY 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Called up from Salt Lake Valdez had his contract selected from Triple-A Salt Lake by the Angels on Monday, Sarah Valenzuela of the Los Angeles Times reports.

Impact Valdez was added to the roster after the Angels placed Jose Suarez on the injured list with a left shoulder injury. The veteran reliever will likely be a low-leverage option while with the Angels while working in the middle innings.

MAY 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Lands with Angels Valdez signed a minor-league deal with the Angels on Saturday, Enrique Rojas of ESPN Deportes reports.

Impact Valdez spent the 2022 season with the Angels and pitched almost exclusively at Triple-A Salt Lake. He had success, posting a 3.94 ERA and 1.10 WHIP across 146.1 frames. Valdez will likely remain organizational depth for much of 2023, but he could get some spot starts with the big-league club.

DECEMBER 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Chooses free agency Valdez elected free agency Thursday, per the MILB transaction report.

Impact Valdez was designated for assignment May 18 by the Angels and spent the rest of the season with Triple-A Salt Lake. Prior to losing his spot on the 40-man roster, Valdez appeared in only one game with the Angels, and he threw one inning.

OCTOBER 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Clears waivers Valdez cleared waivers Sunday and was outrighted to Triple-A Salt Lake.

Impact Valdez was designated for assignment by the Angels on Wednesday but will remain in the organization. He pitched in one game during his time with the big club, allowing one run in one inning of work. The veteran had been working as a starter in the minors prior to his call-up, compiling a 3.03 ERA and 1.08 WHIP across five starts covering 35.2 innings.

MAY 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Designated for assignment Valdez was designated for assignment by the Angels on Wednesday, Jeff Fletcher of The Orange County Register reports.

Impact Valdez's contract was selected by the Angels on Tuesday, and he allowed two runs (one earned) on two hits and no walks while failing to strike out a batter in a relief inning against the Rangers. He'll lose his spot on the 40-man roster after Jose Suarez was called up Wednesday.

MAY 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Contract selected by Halos Valdez had his contract selected by the Angels on Tuesday.

Impact The 37-year-old joined Los Angeles on a minor-league deal in mid-March and will now make his way to the big club. Valdez had a 5.87 ERA, 1.65 ERA and 45:14 K:BB over 46 innings for Baltimore last year, but he was pitching well at Triple-A Salt Lake early in 2022.

MAY 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Accepts outright assignment Valdez cleared waivers Saturday and accepted an outright assignment to Triple-A Norfolk, Rich Dubroff of BaltimoreBaseball.com reports.

Impact Valdez began the season as the Orioles' closer but will end it having been designated for assignment twice. As a 36-year-old who posted a 5.87 ERA this season over 46 innings, it's unsurprising that he passed through waivers unclaimed.

SEPTEMBER 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Designated for assignment Valdez was designated for assignment by the Orioles on Wednesday.

Impact Valdez's contract was selected Tuesday, but he took the loss against the Phillies when he gave up two runs (one earned) in two-thirds of an inning. He'll be cast off the 40-man roster once again as part of a move to make room for right-hander Konner Wade in the major-league bullpen.

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Takes loss in return Valdez (2-2) allowed two runs (one earned) on a hit and a walk with one strikeout in two-thirds of an inning, taking the extra-inning loss versus Philadelphia on Tuesday.

Impact The right-hander had a chance to pick up his first save since May 10 when he entered Tuesday's game. Instead, an intentional walk to Bryce Harper and a two-run triple from J.T. Realmuto handed Valdez a loss and a blown save in his first major-league appearance in over a month. He has a 5.87 ERA, 1.65 WHIP and 45:14 K:BB through 46 innings, and he's expected to fill more of a low-leverage role for the rest of the season.

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Realmuto's 2-run triple in 10th leads Phillies past O's 3-2

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021 • Associated Press

Contract selected by Orioles Valdez's contract was selected from Triple-A Norfolk on Tuesday.

Impact Valdez was outrighted to Norfolk in late August, and he posted a 1.42 ERA and 1.03 WHIP in 12.2 innings across nine relief appearances in the minors since then. The right-hander has eight saves in the majors this year, but he recorded a 6.65 ERA and 1.75 WHIP in 21.2 innings across his last 15 appearances prior to being sent to Norfolk, so he'll likely pitch mainly in low-leverage situations late in the season.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Clears waivers The Orioles outrighted Valdez to Triple-A Norfolk on Sunday after he cleared waivers, Dan Connolly of The Athletic reports.

Impact Unsurprisingly, none of MLB's other 29 teams were willing to put in a waiver claim for a 36-year-old journeyman reliever who submitted a 5.76 ERA and 1.63 WHIP across 45.1 innings in the big leagues before Baltimore designated him for assignment last week. Since he no longer possesses a 40-man roster spot, Valdez will face an uphill battle to earn another call-up to Baltimore before the season ends.

AUGUST 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Designated for assignment Valdez was designated for assignment by the Orioles on Friday.

Impact Valdez surprisingly emerged to record his first three career saves in his age-35 season and saved eight more games in the early part of this year, but he hasn't been good enough for high-leverage opportunities for most of this season, struggling to a 5.76 ERA in 45.1 innings. He's allowed at least one run in five of his last six outings, and the Orioles have evidently seen enough. They'll drop the veteran from the roster to give innings to younger options down the stretch, including 28-year-old Chris Ellis, who was claimed off waivers from the Rays on Friday.

AUGUST 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Struggles return Valdez has given up six runs in his last six innings.

Impact In that span, the reliever has given up 10 hits, four of which have been home runs. The good news is Valdez hasn't walked a batter in that span after issuing four free passes in an 8.2-inning scoreless streak immediately following the All-Star break. The 36-year-old has a 5.82 ERA, 1.62 WHIP and 42:12 K:BB in 43.1 innings, and he's mainly seen low-leverage work in his recent appearances.

AUGUST 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

On scoreless streak Valdez extended his scoreless streak to 8.2 innings Monday.

Impact The 36-year-old has allowed six hits and four walks in that span, but he has successfully worked out of trouble lately. Valdez's good run of pitching came on the heels of a skid in which he allowed nine runs in five innings. He's seen mostly low-leverage work lately, and his season ratios sit at a 5.30 ERA, 1.61 WHIP and 37:12 K:BB through 37.1 innings overall.

AUGUST 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Logs three scoreless innings Valdez allowed three hits and struck out two over three innings in Friday's 9-2 loss to Kansas City.

Impact Valdez was utilized in a long-relief capacity after starter Keegan Akin struggled through three innings. This was Valdez's first scoreless outing since June 9, although he missed time with a lower-back strain during that span. it's unclear what kind of role the right-hander will have going forward -- he's logged eight saves this season but none since May 10. He's posted a 6.25 ERA, 1.67 WHIP and 33:8 K:BB across 31.2 innings overall.

JULY 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Returns from injured list Valdez (back) was activated from the 10-day injured list Sunday.

Impact Valdez landed on the shelf with a lower-back strain June 21 and will rejoin the Orioles without requiring a rehab assignment. The veteran righty is 8-for-12 in save chances with a 5.74 ERA and 1.65 WHIP this season. He could remain in the mix for high-leverage spots, but Paul Fry and Cole Sulser could be first up for saves since they have pitched better overall.

JULY 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Eshelman expected to start for the Orioles against Angels

The Orioles will start Thomas Eshelman on Sunday and the Angels are expected to counter with Patrick Sandoval

JULY 4, 2021 • Associated Press

Nearing return Valdez (back) could be reinstated from the 10-day injured list as early as Sunday, Rich Dubroff of BaltimoreBaseball.com reports.

Impact Valdez has been dealing with a lower back strain recently, but he's apparently feeling better and could rejoin the Orioles in the coming days. If the right-hander isn't activated ahead of Sunday's series finale against the Angels, he could return to action early next week when the Orioles return home to face the Blue Jays. Valdez had posted an 11.17 ERA and 2.17 WHIP in 9.2 innings across his last 10 relief appearances prior to his injury.

JULY 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Cobb expected to start as Los Angeles hosts Baltimore

The Angels will send Alex Cobb to the mound Saturday and the Orioles plan to give Jorge Lopez the start

JULY 3, 2021 • Associated Press

Astros take 3-game slide into matchup with Orioles

Houston is looking to break its three-game losing streak with a win over Baltimore

JUNE 30, 2021 • Associated Press

Baltimore Orioles to visit the Houston Astros

Neither team has named a starter for Tuesday's game

JUNE 29, 2021 • Associated Press

Greinke scheduled to start as Houston hosts Baltimore

The Orioles will start Thomas Eshelman on Monday and the Astros are expected to counter with Zack Greinke

JUNE 28, 2021 • Associated Press

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