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Junis makes strong rotation bid with four no-hit innings SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. -- Right-hander Jakob Junis rebounded from a rocky first appearance with the Brewers’ most efficient start of the spring S...

MARCH 11, 2024 • MLB.COM

Pitcher Jakob Junis guaranteed $7 million in 1-year contract with the Milwaukee Brewers

Right-hander Jakob Junis is guaranteed $7 million as part of his one-year contract with the Milwaukee Brewers and could earn $12 million over two seasons

FEBRUARY 20, 2024 • Associated Press

Right-hander Jakob Junis and Brewers finalize 1-year contract

Right-hander Jakob Junis and the Milwaukee Brewers finalized a one-year contract that includes a mutual option for 2025

FEBRUARY 7, 2024 • Associated Press

Reports: Brewers land free agent RHP Jakob Junis Four days after trading away Corbin Burnes, the Milwaukee Brewers reportedly added to their pitching staff by agreeing to a deal with free a...

FEBRUARY 6, 2024 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Reports: Brewers land free agent RHP Jakob Junis Four days after trading away Corbin Burnes, the Milwaukee Brewers reportedly added to their pitching staff by agreeing to a deal with free a...

FEBRUARY 6, 2024 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Reports: Brewers land free agent RHP Jakob Junis Four days after trading away Corbin Burnes, the Milwaukee Brewers reportedly added to their pitching staff by agreeing to a deal with free a...

FEBRUARY 6, 2024 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

RHP Junis agrees to deal with Brewers (source) Right-handed pitcher Jakob Junis has agreed to a one-year, $7 million contract with the Brewers, a source told MLB.com's Mark Feinsand. The...

FEBRUARY 6, 2024 • MLB.COM

Brewers, RHP Jakob Junis agree to one-year, $7 million contract: Sources Junis, 31, made only four starts in his 40 appearances for the San Francisco Giants last season.

FEBRUARY 6, 2024 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Joining Milwaukee Junis signed a contract with the Brewers on Monday, Kiley McDaniel of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Junis has been used out of the bullpen for the majority of the last two seasons while with San Francisco (four starts in 63 outings), but McDaniel notes that Milwaukee plans to see what he can do as a starting pitcher. He should have a good chance to claim a spot near the back end of the Brewers' rotation, especially following the departure of Corbin Burnes to the Orioles less than a week ago.

FEBRUARY 6, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Out for season The Giants placed Junis on the 15-day injured list Tuesday with a cervical strain, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com reports.

Impact Junis was taken out of his appearance Saturday against the Dodgers reporting neck tightness, and he will now be held out for the final week of the season. The 31-year-old righty logged a 3.87 ERA and 1.29 WHIP through 86 innings while posting a 96:21 K:BB. Joey Bart was recalled from Triple-A Sacramento to fill Junis' roster spot.

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Exits with neck tightness Junis was lifted from Saturday's game against the Dodgers with neck tightness, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com reports.

Impact Junis was supposed to work in bulk relief for the Giants, but he made it just 1.1 innings before departing with the neck issue. Ross Stripling replaced him to begin the bottom of the fifth.

SEPTEMBER 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Works four innings in bulk relief Junis allowed two runs (one earned) on four hits and one walk while striking out five batters over four innings in bulk relief against the Rockies in Game 2 of a doubleheader Satur...

Impact Scott Alexander started for San Francisco and got two outs before Junis entered in the first frame with a runner on second base. Junis surrendered a single to allow the inherited runner to score, and he yielded two runs of his own in the third inning before departing with two outs in the fifth. The right-hander has bounced between opening and pitching in bulk relief lately, tossing more than one frame in each of his past five outings. However, he hasn't pitched more than four innings in any appearance this season, and he's recorded just one decision -- a win -- over his past 22 games despite pitching to a solid 3.47 ERA, 1.17 WHIP and 51:5 K:BB over 49.1 frames during that span.

SEPTEMBER 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Covers most innings Tuesday Junis allowed two runs on four hits and one walk while striking out two over 2.2 innings during Tuesday's 11-8 loss to the Cubs. He did not factor in the decision.

Impact Junis led the Giants' staff in both innings pitched and pitches (44; 27 strikes), though it was far from a true bulk assignment. The right-hander remains a versatile option out of the bullpen, but he has been pitching roughly every fifth day for a few weeks. Junis has a 3.97 ERA, 1.31 WHIP and 88:20 K:BB across 79.1 innings over 37 appearances (four starts). Given the length of Tuesday's outing, he could be available some time over the weekend against the Rockies, though he would line up to make his next outing versus the Guardians.

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Getting start Thursday Junis will start for the Giants on Thursday at San Diego, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.

Impact Junis has primarily worked as a multi-inning reliever this season and will probably be piggybacked Thursday by Sean Manaea. San Francisco has a TBA listed for Friday's game against the Padres, then it'll be Kyle Harrison (Saturday) and Alex Cobb (Sunday) in the final two games of the four-game series.

AUGUST 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Snags win Wednesday Junis (4-3) allowed one hit and struck out one without walking a batter over one scoreless inning to earn the extra-inning win over the Phillies on Wednesday.

Impact Camilo Doval struggled in a blown save, failing to record an out while giving up a game-tying home run to Bryce Harper in the ninth inning. Junis kept the game tied, and the Giants took the lead for good in the 10th. Junis has endured mixed results since the start of July, allowing 10 runs (seven earned) over 26 innings across 13 appearances while serving as one of the Giants' many bulk relievers. Eight of his outings in that span have been longer than an inning. The right-hander had a middling 3.95 ERA, 1.36 WHIP and 83:18 K:BB with a save and two holds over 70.2 innings this season.

AUGUST 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Struggles as opener Junis allowed two unearned runs on two hits and struck out one without walking a batter over 1.2 innings Sunday versus Atlanta. He did not factor in the decision.

Impact Junis was responsible for Orlando Arcia's second-inning two-run home run, but Wilmer Flores quickly got Junis off the hook in the third. This was a 43-pitch outing for the right-hander, which came after he threw 62 pitches Tuesday. While he's been in the mix to serve as an opener or bulk reliever, Junis is unlikely to work deep enough into games to get wins when he's starting. He's at a 4.00 ERA, 1.36 WHIP and 82:18 K:BB through 69.2 innings over 33 appearances (three starts) this year.

AUGUST 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Making start Sunday Junis will start Sunday's series finale in Atlanta, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

Impact Junis threw 62 pitches over four shutout innings in his last appearance Tuesday. It's unlikely he'll work much deeper into Sunday's game, especially given the challenging opponent. Alex Wood will likely be available to work as a piggyback option.

AUGUST 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Pitches well Tuesday Junis allowed two hits and a walk while striking out seven over four shutout innings Tuesday versus the Rays. He did not factor in the decision.

Impact Junis threw 62 pitches (43 strikes) in a sharp outing, his fourth scoreless appearance in his last five trips to the mound. The right-hander continues to fill a swingman role, something that's suited the Giants well with a number of their pitchers this season. Junis is at a 4.10 ERA, 1.37 WHIP and 81:18 K:BB through 68 innings over 32 appearances (two starts). Junis has past experience as a starter, but this was just the second time he's gone four innings all season, so he has a better chance of picking up wins if he's the one pitching behind an opener.

AUGUST 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Making Tuesday start Junis will start Tuesday's game against the Rays, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com reports.

Impact Junis will likely work a few innings before making way for a primary pitcher. Southpaw Sean Manaea was expected to work in long relief during Monday's series opener, but the Giants pivoted and rolled out Tristan Beck for three frames, potentially saving Manaea for Tuesday. Junis has posted a 2.03 ERA and 1.05 WHIP with a 15:1 K:BB over his last seven appearances (13.1 innings).

AUGUST 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Tosses three scoreless innings Junis allowed a hit and struck out three without walking a batter over three scoreless innings in Monday's 4-3 extra-innings loss to Arizona. He did not factor in the decision.

Impact Junis started for the first time in 28 appearances this season, and he delivered a solid, albeit short, outing. Alex Wood piggybacked Junis and gave up two runs over 2.2 innings. Junis has had mostly mixed results as a multi-inning reliever this season, posting a 4.55 ERA, 1.42 WHIP and 69:17 K:BB through 59.1 innings. He's had little middle ground lately, allowing multiple runs in six of his last 12 outings while posting scoreless appearances in the other six games in that span. The right-hander may continue to get looks as an opener on piggyback option, but it's unlikely the Giants would stretch him out as a traditional starter this late in the year.

AUGUST 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Nabs save Friday Junis recorded one strikeout in a perfect 11th inning to earn the save in Friday's 7-5 win over the Dodgers.

Impact The Giants currently have a routine bullpen day in their rotation, and this was it, leaving few arms available by the 11th inning. Junis was able to protect a two-run lead with ease, earning the first save of his major-league career in the process. He was effective in late May, but he's given up five runs over 9.2 innings across four appearances in June while typically working in lower-leverage spots. For the season, Junis owns a 4.12 ERA, 1.47 WHIP and 48:16 K:BB over 39.1 innings as a multi-inning option out of the bullpen. He also has one hold and a 3-3 record.

JUNE 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Takes loss Saturday Junis (3-3) allowed four runs on five hits and a walk while striking out five over 2.2 innings, taking the loss Saturday versus the Cubs.

Impact Junis was again called on for a bulk-relief assignment, but the Cubs were able to do damage against him. Matt Mervis and Christopher Morel each took him deep for solo home runs, and Morel would add a two-run single. This was Junis' worst outing since he gave up five runs April 29 against the Padres. The right-hander is at a 4.58 ERA, 1.61 WHIP and 44:16 K:BB through 35.1 innings this season. He may get another look behind an opener if neither of Ross Stripling (back) or Alex Wood (back) are ready to return by next weekend.

JUNE 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Picks up win as primary pitcher Junis (3-2) allowed two hits and two walks while striking out four over 2.1 scoreless innings to earn the win Thursday over the Brewers.

Impact Six pitchers combined for the shutout, and Junis led the way by getting seven outs. He hasn't given up a run over his last 6.1 innings, posting a 10:2 K:BB with four hits allowed in that span. The right-hander has a 4.13 ERA, 1.66 WHIP and 33:14 K:BB over 28.1 innings through 14 relief appearances this season. The Giants continue to use Junis in a swingman role -- he and Sean Manaea, who had a hold with 1.1 scoreless innings Thursday, are options to serve as primary pitchers whenever manager Gabe Kapler opts for a bullpen day.

MAY 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Takes loss Friday Junis (2-2) allowed two runs (one earned) on two hits and a walk with two strikeouts in 1.2 innings Friday versus the Diamondbacks, taking the loss.

Impact Junis got the last two outs of the fifth inning in relief of Ross Stripling, but he couldn't carry that success into the sixth. Arizona pounced for two runs and the Giants couldn't bounce back. Junis has been scored on in five of his nine appearances this season while operating primarily as a long reliever. He's now at a 5.14 ERA, 1.81 WHIP and 21:10 K:BB across 21 innings.

MAY 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Could fill bulk-relief role Tuesday Junis is expected to serve as a bulk reliever behind opener John Brebbia in Tuesday's game against the Cardinals, Danny Emerman of KNBR 680 San Francisco reports.

Impact Tuesday had been lefty Sean Manaea's turn in the rotation, but manager Gabe Kapler is expected to push the southpaw to the back of the Giants' pitching schedule to optimize matchups against the Cardinals' right-handed-heavy lineup. With that in mind, Manaea presumably won't be called upon to work in long relief during the three-game series with St. Louis, making Junis the top candidate to eat innings once Brebbia exits Tuesday after what will likely be a 1-to-2-inning start. Junis should be well rested after having not pitched since April 18, when he recorded eight outs in relief.

APRIL 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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Pitcher Jakob Junis guaranteed $7 million in 1-year contract with the Milwaukee Brewers

Right-hander Jakob Junis and Brewers finalize 1-year contract