Cole Irvin - MLB News, Rumors, & Updates

Stays in Dodgers organization The Dodgers outrighted Irvin to Triple-A Oklahoma City on Aug. 6.

Impact After being called up from Oklahoma City on July 31, Irvin made a six-inning relief appearance in a loss to the Red Sox before being dropped from the 40-man roster a day later. Rather than opting to become a free agent, the 32-year-old lefty has settled back into the rotation at Oklahoma City. He's given up two runs while striking out 11 batters over 11.2 innings in two starts since returning to Triple-A.

AUGUST 18 • ROTOWIRE

Rafaela hits 2 homers as streaking Red Sox take lead in 8th and edge Yamamoto and Dodgers 3-2

Andruw Monasterio hit a ground-rule double to lead off the eighth and scored the go-ahead run on Connor Wong’s double-play grounder as the streaking Boston Red Sox edged the Los An...

AUGUST 2 • Associated Press

Booted off 40-man roster The Dodgers designated Irvin for assignment Saturday, Maddie Lee of the Los Angeles Times reports.

Impact Irvin made his 2026 major-league debut Friday, when he took the loss in a bulk-relief role against the Red Sox and allowed six runs on eight hits and three walks while striking out five across six innings. He has spent most of the season with Triple-A Oklahoma City, where he has a 9-6 record across 20 starts with a 3.49 ERA and 1.55 WHIP over 98 innings. In corresponding moves, both Kyle Hurt and Wyatt Mills were recalled from Triple-A while Will Klein (elbow) was placed on the 15-day injured list.

AUGUST 2 • ROTOWIRE

Takes loss in bulk-relief outing Irvin (0-1) allowed six runs on eight hits, three walks and a hit batsman while striking out five over six innings to take the loss against the Red Sox on Friday.

Impact Irvin ended up working a long-relief outing after getting called up from Triple-A Oklahoma City earlier in the day. He threw 67 of 102 pitches for strikes but couldn't keep the Red Sox's offense under control. This was Irvin's first big-league action since the 2024 campaign. The southpaw is likely in danger of being booted off the 26-man roster for a fresh arm or a trade acquisition after this lengthy outing.

AUGUST 1 • ROTOWIRE

Rafaela has 2-run homer to spark a 5-run 7th as Red Sox rally past Dodgers, 9-4

The Boston Red Sox rallied to beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 9-4 in the series opener

AUGUST 1 • Associated Press

Dodgers Set to Promote Pitcher After 2-Year Absence From MLB Cole Irvin signed a minor league contract with the Dodgers in February and was an occasional presence on the mound in spring training. It di...

JULY 31 • SI.COM

Joins big-league bullpen The Dodgers selected Irvin's contract from Triple-A Oklahoma City on Friday, Jack Harris of the California Post reports.

Impact With Brock Stewart (shoulder) headed for the injured list, Irvin will come up from the minors to fill the void in the Dodgers' pitching staff. The 32-year-old lefty hasn't appeared in an MLB game since 2024, but he owns a 3.49 ERA and 1.55 WHIP through 98 innings at Oklahoma City. He's worked exclusively as a starter in the minors this year but is likely to take on a long-relief role with the big club.

JULY 31 • ROTOWIRE

Moved to minor-league camp Irvin was reassigned to minor-league camp Monday, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports.

Impact Irvin signed a minor-league pact with the Dodgers in February and was invited to major-league spring training, but he struggled across four appearances. The 32-year-old posted a 9.00 ERA and 1.75 WHIP with four strikeouts across eight innings. Irvin will report to minor-league camp and appears set to begin the 2026 season at Triple-A Oklahoma City.

MARCH 17 • ROTOWIRE

Lands MiLB deal with Dodgers Irvin agreed to a minor-league contract with the Dodgers on Sunday, Aram Leighton of JustBaseball.com reports.

Impact The left-hander spent the 2025 campaign pitching with the Doosan Bears of the Korea Baseball Organization, where he had a 4.48 ERA across 144.2 innings. Irvin has posted a 4.54 ERA across 134 appearances in the big leagues and should serve as rotation depth for the Dodgers in 2026.

FEBRUARY 1 • ROTOWIRE

Headed overseas The Doosan Bears of the Korea Baseball Organization signed Irvin to a one-year, $1 million contract Friday, Jee-ho Yoo of the Yonhap News Agency reports.

Impact The $1 million price tag is the maximum allowable contract for a first-year foreign player. Irvin, who turns 31 in January, has collected a 4.54 ERA and 1.31 WHIP across parts of six major-league seasons. He held a 5.11 ERA over 111 innings between the Orioles and Twins in 2024.

NOVEMBER 15, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

DFA'd by Minnesota The Twins designated Irvin for assignment Wednesday.

Impact Irvin allowed five earned runs over just 3.2 innings during his brief time with the Twins, and he's now been DFA'd by two teams within the last 10 days. The left-hander carries a 5.11 ERA and 1.45 WHIP through 111 innings on the year and would not be eligible for the postseason if a contender claims him.

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Alcala optioned for new acquistion Irvin in surprising move CLEVELAND -- Given the overall inconsistency in the Minnesota bullpen and with the Twins coming off another episode of heartbreak when the n...

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024 • MLB.COM

Twins add pitcher Cole Irvin to the mix Cole Irvin has pitched both as a starter and in relief this season.

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024 • TWINCITIES.COM

Twins claim pitcher Cole Irvin off waivers from Baltimore Cole Irvin has been a starter for part of his big-league career, but was designated for assignment by the Orioles.

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024 • STARTRIBUNE.COM

Claimed by Minnesota The Twins claimed Irvin off waivers from the Orioles on Monday, Dan Hayes of The Athletic reports.

Impact Irvin remained in the Baltimore organization after being designated for assignment back in late July, but he did not pass through waivers this time around. The left-hander offers the Twins the versatility to be used as a starter or reliever, although he has not started a game this month so the bullpen is probably where he's headed. Irvin will officially join the active 28-man roster Tuesday.

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Pushed off 40-man roster The Orioles designated Irvin for assignment Sunday.

Impact Baltimore has now DFA'd Irvin for the second time this season. The Orioles previously made the transaction in late July, with the lefty ultimately clearing waivers and sticking around in the organization. He received the call back to Baltimore on Aug. 20, and Irvin made four appearances (two starts) during his latest stint in the majors while logging a 4.97 ERA, 1.42 WHIP and 10:4 K:BB in 12.2 innings. Right-hander Jacob Webb (elbow) was reinstated from the 15-day injured list to take Irvin's spot in the bullpen and on the 28-man active roster.

SEPTEMBER 15, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Grabs three-inning save Irvin allowed a run on two hits and struck out two without walking a batter over three innings to earn the save in Monday's 13-3 win over the White Sox.

Impact Irvin started last Tuesday, going 4.1 innings in a no-decision versus the Dodgers. Zach Eflin's return from a shoulder injury may have taken Irvin out of the rotation for now, but it's possible the 30-year-old southpaw gets a start this weekend against the Rays if Dean Kremer (forearm) isn't ready to go. Operating as a swingman in 2024, Irvin has a 4.74 ERA, 1.40 WHIP and 73:25 K:BB over 106.1 innings while adding a 6-5 record, one save and one hold over 24 appearances (16 starts).

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Rockies and Orioles meet to determine series winner

The Colorado Rockies and Baltimore Orioles play on Sunday with the winner claiming the three-game series

SEPTEMBER 1, 2024 • Associated Press

Limits damage Tuesday Irvin allowed two runs on five hits and two walks while striking out three over 4.1 innings Tuesday against the Dodgers. He did not factor into the decision.

Impact Irvin produced near identical numbers to his first start since being called back up from Triple-A Norfolk. He didn't give up much hard contact outside of a triple from Tommy Edman and held the Dodgers enough to allow the Orioles to get the win. Irvin was pulled at 60 pitches and has now failed to reach five innings in each of his last five starts. With Zach Eflin (shoulder) able to return Sunday, Irvin will either get sent to the bullpen or possibly fully removed from the 40-man roster. He owns a 4.79 ERA, 1.42 WHIP and 71:25 K:BB in 103.1 innings.

AUGUST 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

O'Hearn and Urías homer to lift Orioles over NL West-leading Dodgers 3-2 in interleague clash

Ramón Urías hit a go-ahead, two-run homer in the fifth inning, Ryan O’Hearn also went deep and the Baltimore Orioles beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 3-2 in their interleague series op...

AUGUST 28, 2024 • Associated Press

Dodgers host the Orioles to begin 3-game series

The Los Angeles Dodgers start a three-game series at home against the Baltimore Orioles on Tuesday

AUGUST 27, 2024 • Associated Press

Making another start Irvin is scheduled to start Tuesday's game against the Dodgers in Los Angeles.

Impact The Orioles called Irvin up from Triple-A Norfolk last Wednesday to make his first start with the big club since June 30. Injuries have hit the Baltimore rotation hard recently, which has resulted in Irvin getting his third trial in a starting role despite the fact that he has produced an 8.80 ERA in 30.2 innings over his last nine outings in the majors. He'll be at risk of moving to the bullpen -- if not being removed from the 40-man roster -- as soon as Zach Eflin (shoulder) and/or Grayson Rodriguez (lat) return from the injured list.

AUGUST 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Goes 4.1 innings vs. Mets Irvin didn't factor into the decision in Tuesday's 4-3 loss to the Mets, allowing two runs on five hits and two walks over 4.1 innings. He struck out two.

Impact Making his first appearance in the majors since July 29, Irvin didn't necessarily pitch poorly, allowing just a home run to Francisco Lindor in the third inning before New York scraped across a second run in the fifth. Irvin was ultimately removed in the fifth inning after throwing 83 pitches. Overall, the left-hander is 6-5 on the season with a 4.82 ERA, 1.41 WHIP and 68:23 K:BB across 99 innings. While Irvin will likely head back to Triple-A, he could be needed again down the stretch as the Orioles deal with numerous injuries in their rotation.

AUGUST 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Orioles add Cole Irvin to roster for start vs. Mets on Wednesday, option Dillon Tate With Zach Eflin on the injured list, the Orioles are turning to Cole Irvin to start their series finale Wednesday against the Mets.

AUGUST 21, 2024 • BALTIMORESUN.COM

Added to roster ahead of start The Orioles selected Irvin's contract from Triple-A Norfolk on Wednesday, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports.

Impact Irvin will draw a spot start Wednesday against the Mets, filling in for the injured Zach Eflin (shoulder). The lefty seems poised to be sent back down after the outing, although it's possible he could change minds if he pitches well. Irvin has posted a 4.06 ERA and 1.34 WHIP through 75.1 frames with the Orioles this season.

AUGUST 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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Rafaela hits 2 homers as streaking Red Sox take lead in 8th and edge Yamamoto and Dodgers 3-2

Rafaela has 2-run homer to spark a 5-run 7th as Red Sox rally past Dodgers, 9-4

Rockies and Orioles meet to determine series winner

O'Hearn and Urías homer to lift Orioles over NL West-leading Dodgers 3-2 in interleague clash

Dodgers host the Orioles to begin 3-game series