CODY BOLTON NEWS

Cut by Guardians The Guardians released Bolton (undisclosed) on Friday.

Impact Bolton went unclaimed off waivers after being DFA'd by Cleveland on Saturday, and he'll now have to look elsewhere for his next gig. The 26-year-old righty gave up three earned runs in two innings during his lone MLB appearance April 28, and he owns a 6.00 ERA through six frames in the minors.

JUNE 7 • ROTOWIRE

Cut by Guardians The Guardians released Bolton (undisclosed) on Friday.

Impact Bolton went unclaimed off waivers after being DFA'd by Cleveland on Saturday, and he'll now have to look elsewhere for his next gig. The 26-year-old righty gave up three earned runs in two innings during his lone MLB appearance April 28, and he owns a 6.00 ERA through six frames in the minors.

JUNE 7 • ROTOWIRE

Guards activate postseason hero Fry off IL; Bolton DFA'd CLEVELAND -- The Guardians’ lineup received a boost on Saturday as Cleveland activated 2024 All-Star and postseason hero David Fry off the 6...

MAY 31 • MLB.COM

Dropped from 40-man The Guardians designated Bolton (undisclosed) for assignment Saturday.

Impact Bolton has been sidelined at Triple-A Columbus for several weeks due to an undisclosed injury, and he'll now be stripped of his 40-man roster spot to make room for David Fry (elbow), who returned from the 60-day IL on Saturday. It remains unknown how far away Bolton is from returning to action in the minor leagues.

MAY 31 • ROTOWIRE

Goes on Triple-A IL Triple-A Columbus placed Bolton on its 7-day injured list Thursday due to an unspecified injury.

Impact The Guardians optioned Bolton to Triple-A on April 29, but he never made an appearance for Columbus before being shut down with the unspecified injury. The reliever faces an uncertain timeline for a return to action.

MAY 7 • ROTOWIRE

Guardians place right-hander Paul Sewald on 15-day injured list with a right shoulder strain

Guardians reliever Paul Sewald was placed on the 15-day injured list before Tuesday’s game against the Minnesota Twins with a right shoulder stain

APRIL 29 • Associated Press

Optioned to Triple-A The Guardians optioned Bolton to Triple-A Columbus on Tuesday, Tim Stebbins of MLB.com reports.

Impact Bolton was in the majors for just one day and yielded three runs over two innings in his lone appearance. He's being sent out in favor of fresh bullpen help.

APRIL 29 • ROTOWIRE

Recalled from Triple-A The Guardians recalled Bolton from Triple-A Columbus on Monday, Tim Stebbins of MLB.com reports.

Impact Bolton will provide a fresh relief arm after the Guardians had a doubleheader over the weekend. The 26-year-old holds a 5.40 ERA and 39:24 K:BB over 40 career frames at the big-league level.

APRIL 28 • ROTOWIRE

Guardians acquire right-hander Cody Bolton from Mariners

The Cleveland Guardians have acquired right-hander Cody Bolton from the Seattle Mariners for cash and optioned him to Triple-A Columbus

APRIL 8 • Associated Press

Guardians acquire RHP Cody Bolton from Mariners The Cleveland Guardians acquired right-hander Cody Bolton from the Seattle Mariners on Tuesday in exchange for cash considerations.The Guard...

APRIL 8 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Traded to Cleveland The Guardians acquired Bolton from the Mariners on Tuesday in exchange for cash considerations.

Impact Bolton had been designated for assignment and is now on the move to a new 40-man roster. The 26-year-old has been assigned to Triple-A Columbus, where he will represent relief depth for Cleveland.

APRIL 8 • ROTOWIRE

Designated for assignment The Mariners designated Bolton for assignment Saturday.

Impact Bolton turned in a 4.34 ERA and 1.45 WHIP across 18.2 innings with the Mariners last season, and he's allowed two runs over two innings in Triple-A to begin the 2025 campaign. He'll now end up as the odd man out of a spot on the 40-man roster to make room for Jesse Hahn, who was selected to the active roster Saturday.

APRIL 5 • ROTOWIRE

Sent out of majors camp The Mariners optioned Bolton to Triple-A Tacoma on Monday.

Impact Bolton has allowed just one unearned run over 3.2 Cactus League innings but also has a 2:3 K:BB over that stretch. He'll start the season at Tacoma as relief depth.

MARCH 10 • ROTOWIRE

Sent back to Triple-A The Mariners optioned Bolton to Triple-A Tacoma on Thursday.

Impact Bolton will cede his spot on the 26-man roster and in the bullpen to right-hander Mike Baumann, whom the Mariners acquired from the Orioles on Wednesday. In 15 relief appearances for Seattle this season, Bolton has compiled a 4.41 ERA and 1.29 WHIP across 16.1 innings in relief.

MAY 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Reinstated as 27th man Bolton (illness) was activated from the 15-day injured list and will serve as the 27th man for Sunday's doubleheader at Colorado.

Impact The right-hander landed on the shelf in early April due to kidney stones but will rejoin the Mariners after the 15-day minimum. Bolton could be sent to Triple-A Tacoma after Sunday's twin bill.

APRIL 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with kidney stones Mariners manager Scott Servais revealed Monday that Bolton was placed on the team's 15-day injured list due to kidney stones, Ryan Divish of The Seattle Times reports.

Impact Bolton's injury was initially listed as a general medical issue, but Servais provided more details after the right-hander's move to the IL. Bolton has allowed two runs on three hits and two walks while striking out three over 6.0 innings this season. Austin Voth, Tyson Miller and Brett de Geus figure to see more work out of the Mariners' bullpen in Bolton's absence.

APRIL 8, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Mariners RHPs Cody Bolton, Collin Snider land on IL The Seattle Mariners placed right-handed relievers Cody Bolton and Collin Snider on the 15-day injured list among a series of moves Monday.B...

APRIL 8, 2024 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Goes on injured list Bolton was placed on the 15-day injured list by the Mariners on Monday, retroactive to April 6, with a general medical issue, Ryan Divish of The Seattle Times reports.

Impact No further details are available, but Bolton will be sidelined at least for the next couple weeks. He had allowed two runs over his first six innings with the big club this season.

APRIL 8, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Pirates trade reliever Bolton to Mariners, lose 1B Rivas, INF Marcano and INF Capra to waivers

The Pittsburgh Pirates have traded right-handed reliever Cody Bolton to Seattle in exchange for cash

NOVEMBER 2, 2023 • Associated Press

Mariners acquire RHP Cody Bolton from Pirates Jun 28, 2023; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Pirates relief pitcher Cody Bolton (67) pitches against the San Diego Padres during...

NOVEMBER 2, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Recalled from Indianapolis The Pirates recalled Bolton from Triple-A Indianapolis on Friday, Justice delos Santos of MLB.com reports.

Impact Bolton has put up a rather unimpressive 6.52 ERA and 2.22 WHIP through 19.1 innings in the majors this season. Nonetheless, he will come up to give Pittsburgh a fresh bullpen arm for its final series against Miami. Luis Ortiz was optioned to Triple-A in a corresponding move.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Headed back to minors Bolton was optioned to Triple-A Indianapolis on Wednesday.

Impact Bolton has fanned 21 batters in 19.1 innings this season but has otherwise struggled mightily, posting a 6.52 ERA and 2.22 WHIP with 15 walks. He's being replaced on the roster by Quinn Priester.

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Recalled from Indianapolis Pittsburgh recalled Bolton from Triple-A Indianapolis on Sunday, Kevin Gorman of TribLive.com reports.

Impact Bolton will return to the Pirates' bullpen ahead of Sunday's series finale against the Cubs. The 25-year-old right-hander has surrendered 11 earned runs on 20 hits and 11 walks in 11 major-league innings this season.

AUGUST 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sent back to minors Bolton was optioned to Triple-A Indianapolis on Monday.

Impact Bolton had been up as the 27th man for Sunday's doubleheader versus the Reds, tossing a scoreless frame in the nightcap. He's struggled on the whole during his time with the Pirates this season, allowing 11 runs with a 10:11 K:BB over 11 innings.

AUGUST 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Up as 27th man Bolton will serve as the 27th man for Sunday's doubleheader against the Reds, Jason Mackey of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.

Impact Bolton had a May 29 appearance against the Giants in which he gave up eight earned runs while recording just one out, so that has really bloated his numbers on the season (9.90 ERA, 2.80 WHIP). He should head back to Triple-A Indianapolis after the twin bill.

AUGUST 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE