Daniel Duarte - MLB News, Rumors, & Updates

Healthy again after elbow surgery Duarte (elbow) made his Grapefruit League debut Tuesday in a 6-6 tie with the Astros, retiring one batter while allowing three earned runs on three hits and one walk.

Impact Duarte looks to be healthy again after he missed the entire 2025 season while recovering from UCL revision surgery on his right elbow, which he underwent in May 2024. Though the right-hander is nearly two years removed from his surgery, his poor showing in his spring debut indicates that he may need some time to regain his command. After signing with the Mets on a minor-league deal over the winter, Duarte is expected to open the 2026 campaign in the bullpen at Triple-A Syracuse.

MARCH 1 • ROTOWIRE

Re-signed to minors deal The Twins re-signed Duarte (elbow) to a minor-league contract on Nov. 6.

Impact Duarte was outrighted off the 40-man roster but will remain in the organization while he rehabs from UCL revision surgery. The righty reliever is expected to miss most of the 2025 season.

NOVEMBER 13, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Removed from 40-man roster The Twins outrighted Duarte (elbow) to Triple-A St. Paul on Monday, Bobby Nightengale of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.

Impact Duarte underwent UCL revision surgery in May and will be sidelined at least until midseason. He'll remain in the Twins' organization while rehabbing.

NOVEMBER 4, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Twins right-hander Daniel Duarte scheduled for season-ending elbow surgery Minnesota Twins right-handed reliever Daniel Duarte will have season-ending elbow surgery on May 8

APRIL 20, 2024 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM

Twins RHP Daniel Duarte to have season-ending elbow surgery Minnesota Twins relief pitcher Daniel Duarte will undergo season-ending elbow surgery on May 8, the team said Saturday.It has not been deter...

APRIL 20, 2024 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Twins place RHP Daniel Duarte (triceps) on IL The Minnesota Twins put right-hander Daniel Duarte on the 15-day injured list Monday with a right triceps strain.The move is retroactive to...

APRIL 8, 2024 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Twins call up Jose Miranda from St. Paul, put Daniel Duarte on 15-day injured list The Twins open a three-game series at Target Field tonight against Shohei Ohtani and the Dodgers.

APRIL 8, 2024 • STARTRIBUNE.COM

Placed on 15-day IL Duarte was placed on the 15-day injured list by the Twins on Sunday, retroactive to April 4, with an undisclosed injury.

Impact The team did not list a specific injury associated with the move, so it's not clear what Duarte is dealing with or how long he might be sidelined. Minnesota will announce a corresponding move prior to Monday's game versus the Dodgers.

APRIL 8, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Added to roster The Twins selected Duarte's contract from Triple-A St. Paul.

Impact Duarte netted a spot in Minnesota's bullpen after collecting a 2.92 ERA and a 12:0 K:BB ratio in 12.1 innings during Grapefruit League play. The 27-year-old figures to be utilized in a middle relief role.

MARCH 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Twins invite 19 non-roster players to camp, including prospect Brooks Lee Daniel Duarte and Jordan Balazovic cleared waivers and will report to Fort Myers on Wednesday.

FEBRUARY 13, 2024 • STARTRIBUNE.COM

Twins claim reliever Daniel Duarte off waivers from Rangers

The Minnesota Twins have claimed right-hander Daniel Duarte off waivers from the Texas Rangers

FEBRUARY 2, 2024 • Associated Press

Twins claim reliever Daniel Duarte off waivers The veteran righthander pitched for Cincinnati last season.

FEBRUARY 2, 2024 • STARTRIBUNE.COM

Rangers acquire RHP Daniel Duarte from Reds The Texas Rangers acquired right-hander Daniel Duarte from the Cincinnati Reds on Tuesday in exchange for cash considerations.Also on Tuesda...

JANUARY 16, 2024 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Rangers get reliever Daniel Duarte for cash in trade with Reds

The Texas Rangers acquired right-handed reliever Daniel Duarte for cash in a trade with the Cincinnati Reds

JANUARY 16, 2024 • Associated Press

Lands on injured list The Reds placed Duarte on the 15-day injured list Friday with right shoulder tightness.

Impact Duarte's injury will put an early end to what has been a solid campaign. The 26-year-old finishes with a 3.69 ERA and 1.39 WHIP through 31.2 innings while also picking up the first save of his MLB career. Carson Spiers was recalled from Triple-A Louisville as a corresponding move.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Brought back from Triple-A The Reds recalled Duarte from Triple-A Louisville on Sunday.

Impact Duarte was summoned from Triple-A to give the Reds a fresh arm out of the bullpen after Cincinnati received just five innings from its starting pitchers over the previous two days. Over 20 prior relief appearances with Cincinnati in 2023, Duarte has pitched to a 3.86 ERA and 1.34 WHIP in 18.2 innings.

AUGUST 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Optioned to Triple-A Duarte was optioned to Triple-A Louisville on Monday.

Impact Duarte picked up his first career save in the second game of Sunday's doubleheader versus the Pirates, but as the 27th man he was sent right back down. He's posted a 3.86 ERA with a 16:10 K:BB through 18.2 innings this season.

AUGUST 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Notches first save Duarte struck out one batter in a perfect inning and earned a save during Game 2 of Sunday's doubleheader against the Pirates.

Impact Duarte was given his first career save opportunity in the 10th inning and had no trouble closing out the 6-5 win. It was his first MLB appearance since Aug. 5 after he was added to Sunday's roster as the 27th man. Duarte owns a 3.86 ERA with a 16:10 K:BB through 18.2 MLB innings this season. Alexis Diaz recorded five outs and earned the win Sunday.

AUGUST 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Up as 27th man Duarte is up as the Reds' 27th man for Sunday's doubleheader against the Pirates.

Impact He has a 4.08 ERA, 1.42 WHIP and 15 strikeouts in 17.2 innings in the majors this season. Duarte will return to Triple-A Louisville after Sunday's twin bill.

AUGUST 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Dispatched to minors The Reds optioned Duarte to Triple-A Louisville on Sunday.

Impact Duarte was sent out to make room on the 26-man active roster for right-hander Lyon Richardson, who is scheduled to start Sunday's series finale against the Nationals in his MLB debut. After being recalled from Louisville on Wednesday, Duarte made three appearances out of the Cincinnati bullpen, covering three innings and striking out four while giving up an earned run on two hits and no walks.

AUGUST 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Recalled from Louisville The Reds recalled Duarte from Triple-A Louisville on Wednesday.

Impact With Ben Lively (pectoral) landing on the injured list Wednesday, Duarte will come up from Triple-A one day after being demoted to clear a spot for Sam Moll. The 26-year-old righty has been unimpressive in middle relief, putting up a 4.30 ERA and 1.57 WHIP through 14.2 innings in the majors this season.

AUGUST 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Optioned to Louisville Duarte was optioned to Triple-A Louisville on Tuesday, Charlie Goldsmith of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

Impact Sam Moll, acquired from the Athletics on Monday, will take over the vacant bullpen spot. Duarte, 26, has pitched to a 4.30 ERA, 1.57 WHIP and 11:10 K:BB in 14.2 innings of relief this season at the major-league level.

AUGUST 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Recalled from Triple-A Duarte was recalled from Triple-A Louisville on Monday, Charlie Goldsmith of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

Impact Duarte was replaced on the roster by Levi Stoudt earlier this month and now the two pitchers are trading spots again. He holds a 2.77 ERA but a 10:9 K:BB over 13 frames with the big club this season.

JULY 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sent back to Triple-A Cincinnati optioned Duarte to Triple-A Louisville on Wednesday.

Impact Duarte had allowed nine walks in 13 innings of relief with the Reds, who are calling up Levi Stoudt to replace him in the bullpen ahead of Wednesday's game against the Giants.

JULY 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Contract selected by Cincinnati Duarte had his contract selected from Triple-A Louisville by the Reds on Tuesday.

Impact Duarte will join the Reds in Kansas City ahead of the second contest of their three-game series with the Royals. The right-hander has produced a 3.49 ERA and 1.28 WHIP with 32 punchouts over 28.1 innings in 26 appearances with Louisville this season and he'll slot in as an additional bullpen arm with Cincinnati. In order to make room on the 40-man roster for Duarte, Joel Kuhnel was designated for assignment Tuesday while Ricky Karcher was optioned to Triple-A to make space on the major-league roster.

JUNE 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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