JANSON JUNK NEWS

Builds up to 55 pitches Thursday Junk gave up one run on one hit and two walks over 3.2 innings in Thursday's Grapefruit League game against the Astros. He struck out three.

Impact The 29-year-old right-hander appears to be the next man up in the Marlins' rotation with Ryan Weathers (forearm) set to begin the season on the IL, and Junk got stretched out to 55 pitches (35 strikes) as he prepares for the role. Miami will be Junk's fourth team in five years since making his big-league debut in 2021, and his name accurately reflects the lack of fantasy appeal in his arsenal -- he's got a 6.75 ERA and 34:11 K:BB over 40 career MLB innings.

MARCH 21 • ROTOWIRE

Could open season in rotation Marlins manager Clayton McCullough said Thursday that Junk will be stretched out following the injury to Ryan Weathers (forearm), Isaac Azout of FishOnFirst.com reports.

Impact Connor Gillispie had already seemed likely to take Edward Cabrera's (blister) spot in the rotation and now Junk might be the favorite to open the season among the team's starting five, as well. Junk has made one start and four relief appearances this spring, allowing six runs with a 10:4 K:BB over 10.1 frames. The 29-year-old has made seven starts and eight relief appearances at the big-league level, compiling a 6.75 ERA.

MARCH 20 • ROTOWIRE

Joins club on minor-league pact Junk signed a minor-league contract with the Marlins on Monday.

Impact Junk's deal includes an invitation to big-league spring training, where he'll get the chance to compete for a spot in Miami's Opening Day bullpen. The 29-year-old has seen MLB action in each of the last four campaigns, but he hasn't covered more than 17 innings in any of those seasons while bouncing around across five different organizations. Over his 15 career MLB appearances (seven starts) spanning 40 innings, Junk owns a 6.75 ERA and 1.78 WHIP.

FEBRUARY 10 • ROTOWIRE

Angels News: Former Pitcher Janson Junk Designated by Oakland A's After Rough Start Janson Junk, former Angels pitcher, is designated for assignment by the A’s just six days after his arrival.

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Clears waivers The Athletics outrighted Junk to Triple-A Las Vegas on Saturday.

Impact Junk will remain in the Oakland organization after he was recently designated for assignment for a third time this season. The 28-year-old right-hander has made six appearances at the big-league level in 2024 between Milwaukee and Oakland, logging a 14.62 ERA and 3.25 WHIP in eight innings.

SEPTEMBER 8, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Booted from 40-man roster The Athletics designated Junk for assignment Thursday.

Impact Junk's lone appearance for the Athletics went as poorly as it could possibly go, as he was walloped for seven runs without recording an out in Wednesday's loss to the Mariners. He'll be replaced on the roster by Brady Basso.

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

A's add Tristan Gray, Janson Junk to major-league team as rosters expand to 28 players The A’s added 28-year-olds Tristan Gray and Janson Junk to the team as rosters expanded from 26 to 28 players, both of whom only recently jo...

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024 • MERCURYNEWS.COM

Claimed by A's The Athletics claimed Junk off waivers from Houston on Saturday.

Impact Junk never appeared in a game for the Astros, and he was DFA'd on Thursday after posting a 6.14 ERA and 1.34 WHIP through 14.2 innings at Triple-A Sugar Land. He'll now presumably return to the majors as he switches organizations, though he figures to stay in a low-leverage role out of the bullpen. Miguel Andujar (abdomen) was transferred to the 60-day IL in a corresponding move.

AUGUST 31, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Removed from 40-man roster The Astros designated Junk for assignment Thursday, Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Impact The transaction frees up a spot on the 40-man roster for the addition of Jason Heyward. Junk was claimed off waivers earlier this month by the Astros and is now slated to go through the waiver process again.

AUGUST 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Astros claim right-handed pitcher Janson Junk off waivers from the Brewers

The Houston Astros have claimed right-handed pitcher Janson Junk off waivers from the Milwaukee Brewers

AUGUST 2, 2024 • Associated Press

Claimed and optioned The Astros claimed Junk off waivers from the Brewers on Friday and optioned him to Triple-A Sugar Land, Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Impact Junk has allowed six runs in eight innings in the majors this season but holds a 2.55 ERA and 35:15 K:BB across 35.1 frames at the Triple-A level. He's been pitching in relief exclusively since May, but Junk does have extensive starting pitcher experience and it's not clear what role the Astros have planned for him.

AUGUST 2, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

DFA'd by Milwaukee The Brewers designated Junk for assignment Sunday.

Impact The right-hander will lose his place on the 26-man and 40-man rosters with Devin Williams (back) returning from the 60-day injured list Sunday. Junk has allowed six earned runs in five big-league outings this season but has a 2.65 ERA across 34 innings at Triple-A.

JULY 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Recalled by Milwaukee The Brewers recalled Junk from Triple-A Nashville on Friday.

Impact The move corresponds with Milwaukee placing southpaw Rob Zastryzny on the 15-day injured list due to left elbow tendinitis. Junk has spent most of this season in Nashville, posting a 2.65 ERA and 1.29 WHIP across 34 innings. He's made three major-league outings this season, with his last coming May 5 against the Cubs, when he allowed one run on three hits and one walk while striking out two across two frames. Junk will rejoin the Brewers' bullpen with Zastryzny sidelined.

JULY 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Recalled by Milwaukee The Brewers recalled Junk from Triple-A Nashville on Friday.

Impact The move corresponds with Milwaukee placing southpaw Rob Zastryzny on the 15-day injured list due to left elbow tendinitis. Junk has spent most of the season in Nashville, posting a 2.65 ERA and 1.29 WHIP across 34 innings. He's made three major-league appearances in 2024, with his last coming May 5 against the Cubs in which he allowed one run on three hits and one walk while striking out two across two frames.

JULY 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Optioned to Triple-A The Brewers optioned Junk to Triple-A Nashville on Friday.

Impact The Brewers officially activated Aaron Civale on Friday after acquiring him in a trade with the Rays on Wednesday, so Junk will head back to Nashville in order to create room on the 26-man roster. The 28-year-old righty didn't appear in a game during his 48-hour stint with Milwaukee, but he could be an option to return to the majors if the Brewers need a fresh arm in their bullpen.

JULY 6, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Optioned to Triple-A The Brewers optioned Junk to Triple-A Nashville on Friday.

Impact The Brewers officially activated Aaron Civale on Friday after acquiring him in a trade with the Rays on Wednesday, so Junk will head back to Nashville in order to create room on the 26-man roster. The 28-year-old righty didn't appear in a game during his 48-hour stint with Milwaukee, but he could be an option to return to the majors if the Brewers need a fresh arm in their bullpen.

JULY 6, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Back with Brewers The Brewers recalled Junk from Triple-A Nashville on Wednesday.

Impact Since his last appearance in the majors May 5, Junk has posted a 1.17 ERA and 1.24 WHIP alongside a 19:5 K:BB across 15.1 innings in Triple-A. He'll now be called upon to add depth to Milwaukee's bullpen as Enoli Paredes (forearm) heads to the injured list.

JULY 3, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Optioned to Triple-A The Brewers optioned Junk to Triple-A Nashville on Monday, Todd Rosiak of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports.

Impact Junk's latest stint in the majors lasted just a few days and he didn't make an appearance. Joel Payamps is back from the bereavement list to absorb Junk's roster spot.

MAY 13, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Sent back to minors The Brewers optioned Junk to Triple-A Nashville on Monday.

Impact Junk was roughed up for five runs on 13 hits and one walk over five relief innings in his three relief appearances with the Brewers. He had been mostly starting at Nashville prior to the promotion and could re-enter their rotation.

MAY 6, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Back in big leagues Junk was recalled from Triple- Nashville on Sunday, Adam McCalvy of MLB.com reports.

Impact Junk made his lone big-league appearance of the season in April and allowed five runs (four earned) over 4.2 frames in a start at Arizona. He also underwhelmed at Triple-A with a 4.18 ERA over 140 innings but will rejoin the big club for the final game of the regular season.

OCTOBER 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Optioned out to Triple-A Junk was optioned to Triple-A Nashville on Thursday.

Impact Junk was lit up for five runs -- four earned -- on seven hits and two walks over 4.2 innings in a spot start Wednesday against the Diamondbacks. Colin Rea has been recalled in a corresponding move and is starting Thursday night in San Diego.

APRIL 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Gives up five runs in spot start Junk (0-1) took the loss Wednesday, allowing five runs on seven hits and two walks over 4.2 innings during a 7-3 loss to Arizona. He struck out two.

Impact Junk was just called up from Triple-A Nashville on Tuesday and filled in for Brandon Woodruff, who was recently moved to the 15-day injured list with a shoulder injury. The young right-hander struggled early and often, but his biggest blemish came on a three-run homer by Lourdes Gurriel in the third, which gave Arizona a 4-0 lead. Junk figures to remain in the rotation for another turn or two, but he's currently not an attractive streaming option.

APRIL 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Confirmed to start Wednesday Brewers manager Craig Counsell confirmed after Tuesday's 7-1 win over the Diamondbacks that Junk will start the series finale in Arizona on Wednesday, Curt Hogg of the Milwaukee Jo...

Impact As expected after he was called up from Triple-A Nashville earlier Tuesday, Junk will be filling the rotation spot of Brandon Woodruff (shoulder), who was moved to the 15-day injured list. Junk had turned in a pair of five-inning outings over his first two appearances at Nashville, striking out seven while allowing just eight baserunners.

APRIL 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Likely to start Wednesday Junk was recalled f rom Triple-A Nashville by the Brewers on Tuesday and will start Wednesday's game against the Diamondbacks.

Impact Junk will replace Brandon Woodruff as Woodruff is heading to the injured list with inflammation in his right shoulder. The right-hander has pitched well over 10 innings with Triple-A Nashville with a 0.90 ERA and 0.80 WHIP over two appearances. Junk should be stretched out for the outing against the Diamondbacks but he would be a risky streaming option for those looking for a Woodruff replacement.

APRIL 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Heads to minor-league camp Junk was optioned Monday to Triple-A Nashville by the Brewers, CCurt Hogg of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports.

Impact Acquired by the Brewers in the Hunter Renfroe deal last winter, Junk allowed six runs in 8.1 innings for the Angels before the deal to post a 6.48 ERA. The right-hander will likely be an up-and-down option for the Brewers in the 2023 season.

MARCH 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE