Darien Nunez - MLB News, Rumors, & Updates

Shaky since return to action Nunez (elbow) was activated from Triple-A Sacramento's 60-day injured list Aug. 8 and has allowed three runs with a 3:3 K:BB over four innings since his return.

Impact Nunez spent much of July into August on a rehab assignment as he worked back from Tommy John surgery. The southpaw last pitched in the majors with the Dodgers in 2021, posting an 8.22 ERA and 1.57 WHIP over 7.2 innings. Nunez could eventually be an option for the Giants' big-league bullpen if he can steady his numbers in the coming weeks.

AUGUST 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Rehabbing from Tommy John surgery Nunez (elbow) began a rehab assignment July 13 and has compiled a 4.82 ERA, 1.39 WHIP and 15:4 K:BB in 9.1 innings over seven appearances between the rookie-level Arizona Complex L...

Impact Nunez remains on Triple-A Sacramento's 60-day injured list but looks to be on the cusp of an activation while his 30-day rehab window nears its end. The 30-year-old southpaw hasn't pitched for Sacramento this season while he's continued his recovery from the Tommy John surgery procedure he underwent in April 2022.

AUGUST 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Re-signs with Giants Nunez (elbow) agreed to a minor-league contract with the Giants on Wednesday, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

Impact Nunez was previously released by the Giants last week, but his re-signing with the organization just a few days later suggests the prior transaction may have been procedural. Regardless, Nunez won't be in line to make his organizational debut until at least next summer, as he underwent Tommy John surgery April 27.

MAY 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Released by Giants Nunez (elbow) was released by the Giants on Friday, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

Impact He was designated for assignment by the Dodgers less than a week ago after it was reported that he needed Tommy John surgery, so it's been a rough week for the 29-year-old lefty.

APRIL 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Set to join Giants Nunez (elbow) agreed to a minor-league contract with the Giants on Tuesday, baseball journalist Francys Romero reports.

Impact After Nunez was diagnosed last week with ligament damage to his left elbow that required season-ending Tommy John surgery, the Dodgers designated him for assignment Sunday and released him a day later after he cleared waivers. The southpaw underwent the procedure Tuesday and struck a deal with the Giants soon after, allowing him to have his rehab program overseen by the team. The Giants will presumably see how Nunez progresses over the next several months before determining whether to keep him in the organization heading into spring training.

APRIL 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

DFA'd by Dodgers Nunez (elbow) was designated for assignment by the Dodgers on Sunday, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports.

Impact Nunez is scheduled to undergo Tommy John surgery and has now been removed from Los Angeles' 40-man roster. The 29-year-old lefty will miss the rest of the season while recovering from the procedure, and he's also likely to be out for the first couple months of the 2023 campaign.

APRIL 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Will undergo surgery Nunez will undergo Tommy John surgery, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports.

Impact Nunez did not break camp with the big club, and he will not see action with the Dodgers this season, as he will be sidelined until sometime in 2023.

APRIL 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Optioned to minors Nunez was optioned to minor-league camp on Sunday, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports.

Impact Nunez made his major-league debut in 2021, but he posted an 8.22 ERA and 1.57 WHIP across 7.2 innings. Though he'll likely begin the season in Triple-A Oklahoma City, Nunez is in line to contribute out of the bullpen at the big-league level at some point in 2022.

MARCH 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Sent down Monday Nunez was optioned to Triple-A Oklahoma City on Monday, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports.

Impact Nunez was reinstated from the injured list Sunday and allowed two runs on a hit and two walks in a third of an inning in the series finale against the Mets. Andre Jackson and Neftali Feliz will join the big-league bullpen as part of Monday's transaction.

AUGUST 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Activated Sunday Nunez (undisclosed) was reinstated from the injured list ahead of Sunday's game against the Mets.

Impact Since Nunez has returned to the active roster after missing just over a week, he was likely sidelined due to the league's COVID-19 protocols. The southpaw has made three appearances since the All-Star break, and he allowed three runs on four hits and two walks while striking out four in 4.2 innings during that time.

AUGUST 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Lands on IL The Dodgers placed Nunez (undisclosed) on the injured list Saturday, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports.

Impact There's been no indication yet of what Nunez is dealing with, although that information figures to become available shortly. Kevin Quackenbush was selected from Triple-A Oklahoma City in a corresponding move.

AUGUST 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Rejoins Dodgers The Dodgers recalled Nunez from Triple-A Oklahoma City on Wednesday.

Impact Nunez was optioned to Oklahoma City on July 24 after allowing a home run and blowing a save against Colorado the day before. Now, he returns to the big-leagues to replace Jimmy Nelson (elbow) on the active roster and in the Dodgers' bullpen.

AUGUST 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Sent back to Triple-A Nunez was optioned to Triple-A Oklahoma City on Saturday.

Impact Nunez's latest stint in the big-league bullpen lasted just one day. It didn't go the way the lefty would have imagined, as he allowed a run and blew a save in a 1.1-inning relief appearance. Luke Raley was recalled in a corresponding move.

JULY 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Charged with blown save Friday Nunez was tagged with a blown save in Friday's loss to the Rockies, working 1.1 innings and allowing one run one two hits and one walk while striking out one.

Impact The left-hander was called in from the bullpen with a runner on second and two outs in the eighth inning. He was unable to protect Los Angeles' one-run lead, as Ryan McMahon's single plated Charlie Blackmon to tie the score. Nunez went on to pitch in the ninth frame and gave up another run, this time on a Sam Hilliard homer. The rookie reliever has had a tough time putting batters away thus far, allowing at least one earned run in four of his five appearances. He has been stung for three long balls across 7.1 innings and holds an unappealing 6.14 ERA with the big club.

JULY 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Recalled by Dodgers Nunez was recalled from Triple-A Oklahoma City on Friday, Mike DiGiovanna of the Los Angeles Times reports.

Impact Nunez was sent down Wednesday, but he'll return to the major-league bullpen after spending several days with the Triple-A club. The southpaw has posted a 6.00 ERA and 1.00 WHIP in six innings across four appearances (one start) with the Dodgers this year. Left-hander Garrett Cleavinger was optioned to Triple-A Oklahoma City as part of a corresponding move.

JULY 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to Triple-A The Dodgers optioned Nunez to Triple-A Oklahoma City on Wednesday.

Impact As the opener for Tuesday's game, Nunez allowed a pair of runs on two hits and walk in two innings of work. Combined with his three previous big-league appearances this season, the lefty now has a 6.00 ERA and seven strikeouts in six innings. Sheldon Neuse was recalled from Oklahoma City in a corresponding move.

JULY 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Serving as opener Tuesday Nunez will serve as an opener for Tuesday's game against the Giants, Juan Toribio of MLB.com reports.

Impact Nunez will pitch ahead of Josiah Gray, who will be making his major-league debut as the club's bulk reliever. The southpaw will likely log just one or two innings before departing.

JULY 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Loses in debut Nunez (0-1) lost Friday's 5-2 defeat at the hands of the Diamondbacks, allowing two runs (one earned) on one hit with three strikeouts in two innings.

Impact Nunez pitched a 1-2-3 fourth but surrendered a go-ahead two-run home run to Eduardo Escobar in the fifth, resulting in a debut loss. The rookie pitched well despite the one mistake, though it may be tough to receive opportunities on a stacked Los Angeles roster. Then again, the team has several injuries and issues among its pitching staff.

JULY 10, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Earns first call-up Nunez's contract was selected by the Dodgers on Thursday, Juan Toribio of MLB.com reports.

Impact The 28-year-old lefty owns a 2.79 ERA and a 34.2 percent strikeout rate in 29 innings for Triple-A Oklahoma City this season. His career 2.37 ERA and 38.5 percent strikeout rate in the minors are both quite impressive, though he was old for his level at each stop, having begun his career in affiliated baseball at age 25 after leaving his native Cuba. Mitch White was optioned in a corresponding move.

JULY 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

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