Darren McCaughan - MLB News, Rumors, & Updates

Nabs NRI deal from Reds McCaughan signed a minor-league contract with the Reds on Wednesday and was invited to spring training, Charlie Goldsmith of Fox 19 Now Cincinnati reports.

Impact McCaughan allowed just one run in 5.1 innings during his three appearances with the Twins last season. He didn't have nearly the same level of success in the minors, however, turning in a 5.10 ERA and 1.49 WHIP across 97 frames with Triple-A St. Paul. Barring a significant turnaround, the 29-year-old righty will likely remain at Triple-A for the vast majority of 2026.

JANUARY 28 • ROTOWIRE

Clears waivers McCaughan cleared waivers and was outrighted to Triple-A St. Paul on Thursday.

Impact McCaughan was bumped from the 40-man roster Tuesday after appearing in three games while covering 5.1 innings with the Twins. He was effective in limited opportunity, so it's possible he gets his roster spot back later in the summer.

AUGUST 8, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

DFA'd by Twins Minnesota designated McCaughan for assignment Tuesday.

Impact The right-hander joined the big club Monday but will lose his place on the 26-man and 40-man rosters just a day later. McCaughan made three appearances for the Twins early in the season and allowed one earned run with a 6:1 K:BB over 5.1 innings, but he's struggled to a 5.35 ERA in 17 outings (10 starts) with Triple-A St. Paul.

AUGUST 5, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Summoned from Triple-A The Twins selected McCaughan's contract from Triple-A St. Paul on Monday.

Impact McCaughan will be joining the 26-man active roster as a replacement for right-hander Simeon Woods Richardson (illness), who was placed on the injured list in a corresponding move. Though he could be a candidate to fill Woods Richardson's spot in the rotation the next time it comes up Wednesday in Detroit, McCaughan may be needed to cover multiple innings in relief during Monday's series opener. Right-hander Travis Adams is starting for the Twins but is likely to function as more of an opener than a traditional starter, given that he hasn't covered more than four innings in any of his appearances in the majors or minors this season, McCaughan has served in a swingman role at Triple-A for most of the campaign, logging a 5.35 ERA, 1.61 WHIP and 66:25 K:BB in 72.1 innings.

AUGUST 4, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Summoned from Triple-A The Twins selected McCaughan's contract from Triple-A St. Paul on Monday.

Impact McCaughan will be joining the 26-man active roster as a replacement for right-hander Simeon Woods Richardson (illness), who was placed on the injured list in a corresponding move. Though he could be a candidate to fill Woods Richardson's spot in the rotation the next time it comes up Wednesday in Detroit, McCaughan may be needed to cover multiple innings in relief behind right-hander Travis Adams during Monday's series opener with the Tigers. Adams is likely to function as more of an opener than a traditional starter Monday, given that he hasn't covered more than four innings in any of his appearances in the majors or minors this season. McCaughan has served in a swingman role at Triple-A for most of the campaign, logging a 5.35 ERA, 1.61 WHIP and 66:25 K:BB in 72.1 innings.

AUGUST 4, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Elects free agency McCaughan elected free agency Thursday.

Impact McCaughan was designated for assignment by the Twins earlier in the week and rejected going to Triple-A St. Paul in favor of free agency. McCaughan appeared in three games out of the bullpen for Minnesota, registering a 1.69 ERA and 6:1 K:BB across 5.1 innings of work. The 29-year-old will look for an opportunity elsewhere.

APRIL 11, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Loses roster spot The Twins designated McCaughan for assignment Monday.

Impact Despite pitching well over his three relief appearances with the Twins -- he gave up one earned run on five hits and one walk while striking out six over 5.1 innings -- McCaughan will be cycled off the 40-man roster and 26-man active roster in favor of a fresher arm in right-hander Scott Blewett, who was called up from Triple-A St. Paul. If McCaughan isn't traded or claimed off waivers, he'll remain in the Twins organization and report back to St. Paul, where he could serve as a swingman.

APRIL 7, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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APRIL 4, 2025 • MLB.COM

Added to roster The Twins selected McCaughan's contract from Triple-A St. Paul on Monday, Bobby Nightengale of The Minnesota Star Tribune reports.

Impact McCaughan will provide length in the bullpen for Minnesota. He's replacing Randy Dobnak, who was needed for 5.1 innings out of the bullpen Sunday in St. Louis.

MARCH 31, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Fails to make cut The Twins reassigned McCaughan to Triple-A St. Paul on Tuesday, Betsy Helfand of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.

Impact McCaughan made 12 appearances (five starts) in the big leagues between stops with the Guardians and Marlins in 2024, logging a 6.21 ERA and 1.62 WHIP in 42 innings. He joined the Twins on a minor-league deal in December and never made much of a run at Opening Day roster spot while the Minnesota pitching staff has enjoyed relatively sound health this spring. McCaughan is expected to report to Triple-A St. Paul, where he could be deployed in the rotation or in long relief.

MARCH 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

MiLB contract with Minnesota The Twins signed McCaughan to a minor-league contract Dec. 4.

Impact McCaughan, 28, held a 6.21 ERA over 42 innings between the Marlins and Guardians in 2024. The right-hander has experience as a starter and a reliever and it's unclear which role the Twins have planned for him, but he'll likely begin the 2025 season at Triple-A St. Paul.

DECEMBER 12, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Removed from 40-man roster The Marlins outrighted McCaughan to Triple-A Jacksonville on Friday.

Impact McCaughan has been outrighted before, so he can exercise his right to free agency if he wants. The right-hander posted an unsightly 6.21 ERA over 42 frames between the Marlins and Guardians in 2024.

NOVEMBER 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Fans five in no-decision McCaughan came away with a no-decision in Sunday's loss to Atlanta, allowing one run on four hits and a walk over four innings. He struck out five.

Impact The right-hander was lifted after 67 pitches (43 strikes), the fourth time in five September outings that McCaughan has failed to last five innings. He's stumbled to a 5.91 ERA, 1.50 WHIP and 16:5 K:BB through 21.1 innings on the month, but the Marlins don't have any better healthy options to fill their rotation to close out the season. McCaughan lines up to make his final start on the road this weekend in Toronto.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Early exit vs. Dodgers McCaughan didn't factor into the decision Tuesday, allowing five runs on six hits and a walk over 3.2 innings. He struck out four.

Impact McCaughan got through the first two innings unscathed before he was tagged for four runs in the third on a Shohei Ohtani homer and a Max Muncy double. He'd allow a fifth run on a Miguel Rojas solo shot in the fourth. McCaughan has yet to make it past the fifth inning in his four starts with the Marlins. His ERA is up to 7.33 with a 1.67 WHIP and 18:7 K:BB across 27 innings. McCaughan will look for a better result in his next outing, currently scheduled for this weekend at home versus Atlanta.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Allows three runs in no decision McCaughan came away with the no-decision in Thursday 6-3 win over the Nationals. He allowed three runs on six hits, two walks and one strikeout.

Impact McCaughan got off to a rough start Thursday, giving up three runs in the first inning before settling down and getting through the next four frames unscathed. McCaughan was making his third straight start and, for the first time, completed five innings. The 28-year-old has yet to strikeout more than four hitters in any of his eight appearances this season and carries a 7.06 ERA through 29.1 innings.

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Can't hang on for first win McCaughan came away with a no-decision in Saturday's 9-5 win over the Phillies, giving up three runs (two earned) on six hits over 4.2 innings. He struck out four without walking a...

Impact The 28-year-old righty was mostly effective, but he left the mound after 73 pitches (52 strikes) one out short of qualifying for his first MLB win. McCaughan appears likely to plug a hole in Miami's injury-plagued rotation for the rest of September, but if he continues to be capped at around 75 pitches, wins will be hard to come by even if his performance continues to improve. Over 13.2 big-league innings since the beginning of August, he's posted a 3.95 ERA, 1.32 WHIP and 11:1 K:BB. McCaughan is scheduled to make his next start on the road next week against the Nationals.

SEPTEMBER 8, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Drawing another start McCaughan is scheduled to start Saturday's game against the Phillies in Miami.

Impact The 28-year-old righty will make his second straight turn through the rotation after he took a no-decision while giving up four runs (three earned) on five hits and one walk in four innings in a start versus the Giants last Sunday following his promotion from Triple-A Jacksonville. Over six total appearances in the big leagues this season between the Marlins and Guardians, McCaughan owns an 8.24 ERA, 1.98 WHIP and 10:10 K:BB across 19.2 innings.

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Drawing another start McCaughan is scheduled to start Saturday's game against the Phillies in Miami.

Impact The 28-year-old righty will make his second straight turn through the rotation after he took a no-decision while giving up four runs (three earned) over four innings versus the Giants last Sunday. Over six total appearances in the big leagues this season between the Marlins and Guardians, McCaughan owns an 8.24 ERA, 1.98 WHIP and 10:10 K:BB across 19.2 innings.

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Yields four runs McCaughan allowed four runs (three earned) on five hits and a walk over four-plus innings in a no-decision Sunday. He struck out two during the win over the Giants.

Impact McCaughan gave up two runs through four frames, including a leadoff shot by Mike Yastrzemski. McCaughan was pulled after putting the first two batters on base to begin the fifth inning and was charged with both runs. It was his first MLB appearance since Aug. 8 and third since the start of August. In those three outings, he's posted a 4.00 ERA with a 7:1 K:BB over nine frames. It's unclear if he'll get another turn in the rotation but McCaughan is tentatively lined up for a home start against the Phillies this weekend.

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Called up, will start Sunday The Marlins recalled McCaughan from Triple-A Jacksonville on Sunday. He'll start in the Marlins' series finale in San Francisco against the Giants.

Impact McCaughan will take over the rotation spot that previously belonged to Roddery Munoz, who was optioned to Jacksonville on Wednesday. The 28-year-old right-hander has previously made five appearances at the big-league level this season between Cleveland and Miami, logging an 8.62 ERA and 2.11 WHIP over 15.2 innings. He performed much better over his 11 starts with Jacksonville (4.53 ERA, 1.26 WHIP and 59:18 K:BB in 53.2 innings), but McCaughan doesn't make for a reliable streaming option in the majority of the leagues.

SEPTEMBER 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Moved to Triple-A The Marlins optioned McCaughan to Triple-A Jacksonville on Friday.

Impact McCaughan joined the Marlins on Tuesday and allowed one run across five innings spanning two appearances. Yet, he'll return to Jacksonville as part of a flurry of transactions made by Miami on Friday. McCaughan has generated a 5.75 ERA across 36.0 innings for Jacksonville this season.

AUGUST 9, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Joins Miami bullpen The Marlins recalled McCaughan from Triple-A Jacksonville on Tuesday.

Impact McCaughan has made three appearances in the majors this season between the Marlins and Guardians, allowing 14 runs over 10.2 innings. All 14 of his outings in the minors this season have been starts, but he'll fill a long relief role in Miami.

AUGUST 6, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Returning to Miami The Marlins claimed McCaughan off waivers Sunday and optioned him to Triple-A Jacksonville.

Impact The 28-year-old signed with the Marlins in March but was traded to the Guardians in May, only to end up back in Miami after being designated for assignment by Cleveland. McCaughan has given up 14 earned runs in his three big-league outings between the two clubs this year, and he has a 5.50 ERA over 54 innings at the Triple-A level this year.

JULY 7, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Optioned to Colombus The Guardians optioned McCaughan to Triple-A Columbus on Saturday.

Impact After being recalled by the big club Thursday, McCaughan pitched four innings against the Royals on Friday, allowing four runs on five hits and four walks while striking out one. The move makes room on the 26-man roster for right-hander Eli Morgan (elbow), who was activated from the 15-day injured list in a corresponding move.

JUNE 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Summoned from Triple-A The Guardians recalled McCaughan from Triple-A Columbus on Wednesday, Tom Withers of the Associated Press reports.

Impact McCaughan will be joining the big club for the first time since being acquired from the Marlins on May 9. The 28-year-old right-hander had been starting at Columbus, logging a 5.06 ERA, 1.28 WHIP and 33:12 K:BB in 32 innings. He'll work out of the bullpen in his first stint with Cleveland, joining the relief ranks as a replacement for right-hander Nick Sandlin (back), who was placed on the 15-day injured list.

JUNE 19, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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