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DOMINGO GERMÁN
0-1 W-L •
1.84 WHIP •
7.84 ERA
0-1 W-L
1.84 WHIP
7.84 ERA
Pirates right-hander Domingo German elects free agency Less than a year removed from inking a deal with the Pirates, right-hander Domingo German’s tenure with the club has come to an end. Per Min...
OCTOBER 16, 2024 • POST-GAZETTE.COM
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Remains in organization German cleared waivers and was outrighted to Triple-A Indianapolis on Sunday, Alex Stumpf of MLB.com reports.
Impact German was designated for assignment Thursday by the Pirates but will stick in the organization after passing through waivers unclaimed. In two stints with Pittsburgh this season, the 32-year-old has a 7.84 ERA, 1.84 WHIP and 18:13 K:BB across 20.2 innings.
SEPTEMBER 8, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
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Cast away by Pirates again The Pirates designated German for assignment Thursday, Robert Murray of FanSided.com reports.
Impact The move comes after German's poor outing Wednesday in which he allowed six earned runs on nine hits across three innings. The 32-year-old ended up making seven total appearances for the Pirates in his return to the majors. He had allowed just two earned runs in his first 12.0 innings, but surrendered 16 earned runs in his last 8.2 innings. Since departing the Yankees in November, German had two stints with the Pirates, the second of which has come to a close.
SEPTEMBER 5, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Poor showing in start German (0-1) allowed seven runs (six earned) on nine hits and a walk while striking out three over three innings to take the loss versus the Cubs on Wednesday.
Impact German didn't pitch well, but it wouldn't have made much difference considering the Pirates couldn't muster a hit. He's given up 17 runs (16 earned) over his last 8.2 innings, a span that includes Wednesday's start and a pair of relief appearances. For the year, German has a 7.84 ERA, 1.84 WHIP and 18:13 K:BB through 20.2 innings over seven appearances (two starts). The Pirates haven't revealed if he'll get a chance to stay in the rotation after this poor outing.
SEPTEMBER 5, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Making start Wednesday German is slated to start Wednesday's game against the Cubs at Wrigley Field, Andrew Destin of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.
Impact At least temporarily, the Pirates will expand the rotation to a six men, with the addition of German building in an additional day of rest between starts for rookies Paul Skenes and Jared Jones. German tossed six scoreless innings against the Rangers in his lone other start for the Pirates on Aug. 21, but he worked in long relief in his last two appearances, covering 5.2 innings while yielding 10 runs on 11 hits and five walks.
SEPTEMBER 4, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
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Lit up in long relief German surrendered eight earned runs on six hits and four walks while striking out three across 2.2 innings of relief in Monday's 18-8 loss to the Cubs.
Impact After tossing six shutout innings in his first start with the Pirates last Wednesday against the Rangers, German headed back to the bullpen as Pittsburgh kicked off its three-game series with the Cubs. The Pirates likely weren't planning on German working extensively Tuesday, but he was needed in long relief after started Mitch Keller was lifted after tossing four innings and 97 pitches. After entering the game with the Pirates facing a 3-2 deficit, German turned in a 1-2-3 fifth inning, but he completed unraveled in the sixth, with the Cubs batting around the order and capping an eight-run frame with a two-out Dansby Swanson grand slam. German returned for the seventh inning and gave up two base hits and recorded two outs before giving way to Brady Feigl. Though he worked out of the bullpen Tuesday, German could get another look in a starting role in September if the Pirates decide to expand their rotation to six men to create additional days of rest between starts for rookie hurlers Paul Skenes and Jared Jones (lat).
AUGUST 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
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Sharp in first Pirates start German allowed three hits and four walks over six scoreless innings in a no-decision Wednesday against the Rangers. He struck out four.
Impact Making his first start this season, German was excellent, blanking the Rangers over six frames despite allowing at least one baserunner in five frames. The 31-year-old right-hander has allowed just two runs through 12 innings this year with the Pirates, posting a 1.00 WHIP with eight strikeouts. However, with Jared Jones (lat) nearing a return, German figures to head back to a swing role in Pittsburgh.
AUGUST 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Pirates offense strands 10 men on base, wastes Domingo German's scoreless start in loss to Rangers Wednesday’s contest for the Pirates was a tale all too familiar to the club’s fans. Once again, Pittsburgh wasted a strong start, this one.....
AUGUST 21, 2024 • POST-GAZETTE.COM
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Making start Wednesday German will start Wednesday's game against the Rangers, Hannah Mears of SportsNet Pittsburgh reports.
Impact German has given up two runs over six innings while working out of the Pirates' bullpen as a multi-inning reliever, and Wednesday will mark his first time starting a big-league game this season. The 32-year-old righty posted a 5.29 ERA over 68 innings while working as a starter at Triple-A Indianapolis, though he'll have the advantage of facing a Rangers offense that ranks 23rd in the majors in OPS (.686).
AUGUST 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
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Domingo Germán getting a 2nd chance in the majors with the Pirates after flameout in New York
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Contract selected The Pirates selected German's contract from Triple-A Indianapolis on Friday, Alex Stumpf of MLB.com reports.
Impact German hasn't had much success in Triple-A this season, posting a 5.29 ERA and 1.43 WHIP through 68 innings across 13 starts. He'll join the big-league pitching staff nonetheless and will presumably work out of the bullpen as a multi-inning reliever. Hunter Stratton was optioned to Indianapolis to create space on the active roster, and Josh Walker was DFA'd to open a 40-man spot.
AUGUST 10, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Set to join major-league roster German is set to have his contract selected from Triple-A Indianapolis on Friday, Alex Stumpf of MLB.com reports.
Impact German will join the major-league roster after compiling a 5.29 ERA and 1.43 WHIP with 66 strikeouts over 68 innings in 13 starts with Indianapolis this season. The right-hander had an opt-out in his contract for Friday, so the Pirates won't have to worry about that. It's unclear if German will draw a start or not, but more information will likely be provided when the move is made official.
AUGUST 9, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
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Back with Pittsburgh German re-signed Sunday with the Pirates on a minor-league contract, Alex Stumpf of MLB.com reports.
Impact German had opted out of his minor-league deal with the Pirates last week, but after canvassing the open market, he's elected to rejoin the organization. His new contract contains an Aug. 9 opt-out clause, so he could choose to pursue free agency once again in three weeks if he's not promoted to the big leagues before then. German has turned in a 5.36 ERA, 1.58 WHIP and 48:28 K:BB across 50.1 innings over his 10 starts with Triple-A Indianapolis this season.
JULY 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Released by Pittsburgh The Pirates released German on Tuesday.
Impact German had made 11 starts between Single-A Bradenton and Triple-A Indianapolis, posting a 5.36 ERA and 48:28 K:BB over 50.1 innings in 10 appearances at the latter stop. The 31-year-old holds a career 4.41 ERA over parts of six major-league seasons and is now free to sign with another organization.
JULY 17, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Domingo Germán cut by Yankees five months after perfect game
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Domingo German's controversial Yankees tenure likely over with latest roster move The Yankees’ 40-man roster cleanup is underway, beginning with the likely end of Domingo German’s time with the organization.
NOVEMBER 2, 2023 • NYPOST.COM
