Jhonkensy Noel - MLB News, Rumors, & Updates

Goes on Triple-A IL Noel was placed on the 7-day injured list at Triple-A Norfolk on Monday with left wrist inflammation, Matt Weyrich of The Baltimore Sun reports.

Impact Noel hasn't played in almost two weeks because of the injury, and he is set to miss additional time. The 24-year-old has been a disaster at Norfolk this season, slashing .121/.217/.243 with three homers and a 30 percent strikeout rate over 120 plate appearances.

JUNE 8 • ROTOWIRE

Orioles may have found a hidden gem whose spring performance cannot be ignored Jhonkensy Noel found temporary success in Cleveland by committing to a unique hitting profile. He didn't hit for average or get on base; all...

MARCH 23 • BIRDSWATCHER.COM

Denied Opening Day roster spot The Orioles reassigned Noel to minor-league camp Monday, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports.

Impact After being acquired from the Guardians during the offseason, Noel was outrighted off the Orioles' 40-man roster in January but attended big-league spring training upon clearing waivers. Noel proceeded to post a monstrous 1.158 OPS during Grapefruit League play, but the Orioles didn't have room for him in their crowded outfield. He'll head to Triple-A Norfolk to begin the season and should get the chance to play regularly.

MARCH 23 • ROTOWIRE

Checks back into spring lineup Noel (thumb) will start in right field and bat fifth in Monday's Grapefruit League game against Atlanta.

Impact Noel was lifted late in Friday's 10-2 loss to the Cardinals after being struck on the right thumb by a pitch, but he was back in action two days later in the Orioles' 1-0 loss to the Blue Jays on Sunday, when he went 1-for-1 while playing two innings at first base. His ability to play the outfield Monday seemingly confirms that the thumb is no longer a concern. Noel is taking part in big-league camp as a non-roster invitee and is on the outside looking in for a spot on the Orioles' Opening Day roster.

MARCH 9 • ROTOWIRE

Downplays thumb injury Noel left Friday's Grapefruit League game against the Cardinals after being hit by a pitch on the right thumb in the ninth inning. However, he told Jake Rill of MLB.com on Saturday...

Impact The 24-year-old slugger is off the 40-man roster after being outrighted in January but remains in big-league camp for the time being. Noel is 4-for-11 with a double, a walk and two strikeouts in eight games so far this spring. While his power is immense, Noel will likely need to show improvement with his contact rate before being seriously considered for an in-season promotion.

MARCH 7 • ROTOWIRE

Remains in organization The Orioles outrighted Noel to Triple-A Norfolk on Wednesday, Rich Dubroff of BaltimoreBaseball.com reports.

Impact Noel was booted off the Orioles' 40-man roster last week shortly after being claimed off waivers. He passed through waivers this time around and will remain in the organization. Noel has slashed .193/.242/.401 with 19 home runs over 351 regular-season plate appearances at the major-league level.

JANUARY 14 • ROTOWIRE

Why Orioles DFA'd Jhonkensy Noel 2 days after getting him from Guardians | Sporting News This actually has a chance at making sense.

JANUARY 7 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Removed from 40-man roster The Orioles designated Noel for assignment Wednesday, Andy Kostka of TheBaltimoreBanner.com reports.

Impact The move frees up a 40-man roster spot for Marco Luciano. Noel had just been claimed off waivers earlier this week and is now set to go through the waivers process again. The 24-year-old has smacked 19 home runs across 351 plate appearances at the major-league level but sports a lowly .193/.242/.401 batting line and 32.8 percent strikeout rate over that time.

JANUARY 7 • ROTOWIRE

Big Christmas in Baltimore: Were the Guardians too quick to judge Jhonkensy Noel before his release? After being designated for assignment and claimed by the Orioles, Jhonkensy Noel joins the list of power-hitting prospects like Oscar Gonzal...

JANUARY 6 • CLEVELAND.COM

O's get a late gift, claim 'Big Christmas' off waivers from Guardians BALTIMORE -- The holiday season may have already ended, but Monday brought the arrival of “Big Christmas” to Baltimore. The Orioles claimed...

JANUARY 5 • MLB.COM

Claimed off waivers by Orioles The Orioles claimed Noel off waivers from the Guardians on Monday.

Impact Noel will be reunited with manager Craig Albernaz, who was the bench coach in Cleveland the previous two seasons. The 24-year-old Noel has slashed only .193/.242/.401 with a 32.8 percent strikeout rate and 4.8 percent walk rate in 351 regular-season plate appearances in the majors, but he has popped 19 home runs over that time. Noel does not have minor-league options remaining.

JANUARY 5 • ROTOWIRE

Guardians' unusual play in Boston highlighted as one of the wildest of 2025 season Jhonkensy Noel's weird play in Boston is September was highlighted as one of the weirdest plays of the 2025 season.

DECEMBER 28, 2025 • AWAYBACKGONE.COM

Justin Bruihl traded from Toronto to Cleveland, which cuts 2024 postseason star Jhonkensy Noel

Left-hander Justin Bruihl has been traded from the Toronto Blue Jays to the Cleveland Guardians, who cut 2024 postseason star Jhonkensy Noel to open a roster spot

DECEMBER 17, 2025 • Associated Press

Guardians acquire left-hander reliever, DFA fan favorite to make room on roster | Sporting News In light of acquiring left-hander Justin Bruhl, the Cleveland Guardians designated for assignment fan favorite Jhonkensy Noel, aka 'Big Chri...

DECEMBER 17, 2025 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Guardians lose beloved October folk hero after trade for Blue Jays reliever While Jhonkensy Noel provided the Guardians with one of their biggest postseason home runs ever, he was DFA'd on Wednesday to make room for...

DECEMBER 17, 2025 • AWAYBACKGONE.COM

Booted from 40-man roster The Guardians designated Noel for assignment Wednesday.

Impact The transaction clears a spot on the 40-man roster for the addition of Justin Bruihl. Noel has slugged 19 home runs across 351 plate appearances at the major-league level, but that's come with a .193/.242/.401 batting line, 32.8 percent strikeout rate and 4.8 percent walk rate. That said, he's just 24, and with his power potential, Noel should trade interest via trade or waivers.

DECEMBER 17, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Why is Jhonkensy Noel called 'Big Christmas'? Explaining Guardians' slugger's perfect nickname | Sporting News The best nickname in baseball is back.

OCTOBER 1, 2025 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Guardians playoff roster flaw that fans saw coming puts them on brink after Game 1 The Guardians elected to include Jhonkensy Noel and Johnathan Rodríguez in their lineup on Tuesday and it backfired immensely.

OCTOBER 1, 2025 • AWAYBACKGONE.COM

Pair of errors lead to 2 unearned runs as Guardians lose AL Wild Card Series opener to Tigers, 2-1

Gavin Williams’ initial postseason start for the Cleveland Guardians did not go well last year

SEPTEMBER 30, 2025 • Associated Press

Guardians Walk it Off, Make MLB History With AL Central Title Comeback

The Cleveland Guardians rallied for a 9-8 victory over the Texas Rangers, putting an exclamation point on their improbable AL Central title.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

Guardians Walk it Off, Make MLB History With AL Central Title Comeback

Goes deep in win Noel went 2-for-4 with a solo home run in Thursday's 3-1 win over Detroit.

Impact Noel turned on a Tarik Skubal changeup in the fourth inning, sending the ball 411 feet into the seats in left field. It was the second homer this week for Big Christmas and third in 12 appearances since being recalled from the minors as part of September roster expansion. Noel is part of a rotation in right field along with C.J. Kayfus and Nolan Jones.

SEPTEMBER 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Goes deep in win Noel went 2-for-4 with a solo home run in Thursday's 3-1 win over Detroit.

Impact Noel turned on a Tarik Skubal changeup and sent the ball 411 feet into the seats in left field. It was the second homer this week and third in 12 appearances since Big Christmas was recalled from the minors as part of the September roster expansion. He starts against lefties and often serves as a pinch hitter against left-handed relievers.

SEPTEMBER 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Surging Guardians complete sweep with 3-1 win over slumping Tigers in Tarik Skubal's return

Jose Ramirez hit a tiebreaking, two-run homer in the seventh inning after Tarik Skubal was replaced and the surging Cleveland Guardians swept the slumping Detroit Tigers with a 3-1...

SEPTEMBER 18, 2025 • Associated Press

Tarik Skubal returns from injury scare for Tigers, giving up 1 run in 6 innings against Guardians

The Detroit Tigers are struggling so much that a strong performance from Tarik Skubal was not enough to stop their late-season slide

SEPTEMBER 18, 2025 • Associated Press

Adds insurance Noel hit a pinch-hit home run in Saturday's 3-1 win over the White Sox.

Impact Noel entered as a pinch hitter in the bottom of the eighth inning and blasted his fourth home run, giving the Guardians a two-run cushion. It was his second home run since being called up when rosters expanded at the beginning of the month, and both have come against southpaws. Noel will continue to start against left-handers, but he hasn't shown much of a split advantage in 2025. Noel has a .412 OPS against lefties and .451 against righties.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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Justin Bruihl traded from Toronto to Cleveland, which cuts 2024 postseason star Jhonkensy Noel

Pair of errors lead to 2 unearned runs as Guardians lose AL Wild Card Series opener to Tigers, 2-1

Guardians Walk it Off, Make MLB History With AL Central Title Comeback

Surging Guardians complete sweep with 3-1 win over slumping Tigers in Tarik Skubal's return

Tarik Skubal returns from injury scare for Tigers, giving up 1 run in 6 innings against Guardians