Joey Lucchesi - MLB News, Rumors, & Updates

Headed overseas Lucchesi signed a contract with the Chiba Lotte Marines of Nippon Professional Baseball on Thursday.

Impact Lucchesi posted a 13.50 ERA in five outings with the Angels earlier this season and logged a 3.24 ERA and 45:13 K:BB across 33.1 frames with Triple-A Salt Lake. The lefty is likely to get a chance in the Marines' rotation.

JULY 17 • ROTOWIRE

Back with Halos on MiLB deal The Angels signed Lucchesi to a minor-league contract Tuesday, Taylor Blake Ward of TheSportingTribune.com reports.

Impact Lucchesi previously spent part of March and April with the big-league club but struggled to a 13.50 ERA, 3.90 WHIP and 4:6 K:BB over 3.1 innings spanning five relief appearances. The southpaw does have ample major-league experience and was much better with San Francisco last season -- posting a 3.76 ERA, 1.23 WHIP and 31:12 K:BB over 38.1 frames while recording six holds -- so the Angels are giving him another look in the minors. Lucchesi will likely need to demonstrate improved results, though, to get another call-up to the big-league club.

MAY 6 • ROTOWIRE

Angels starter Yusei Kikuchi leaves game at Chicago with left shoulder tightness

Los Angeles Angels pitcher Yusei Kikuchi left a game against the White Sox in Chicago after two innings with left shoulder tightness

APRIL 29 • Associated Press

Angels call up LHP Mitch Farris, designate LHP Joey Lucchesi for assignment

The Los Angeles Angels have recalled left-hander Mitch Farris from Triple-A Salt Lake and designated lefty Joey Lucchesi for assignment before their game in Chicago against the Whi...

APRIL 29 • Associated Press

DFA'd by Halos The Angels designated Lucchesi for assignment Wednesday.

Impact Lucchesi was knocked around for six runs (five earned) on seven hits with a 4:6 K:BB in his 3.1 innings with the Halos. It's the second time the lefty has been designated for assignment by the Angels this month. He elected free agency before re-signing on a minor-league deal the first time around.

APRIL 29 • ROTOWIRE

Lane Thomas' 10th-inning homer leads Royals over Angels 11-9

With runners on second and third, Lane Thomas delivered a three-run homer in the 10th inning to lift the Kansas City Royals over the Los Angeles Angels 11-9 and sweep the series

APRIL 27 • Associated Press

Back in big leagues The Angels selected Lucchesi's contract from Triple-A Salt Lake on Sunday.

Impact The left-hander re-signed with the Halos after being designated for assignment and electing free agency in early May, and he'll now get another chance in the majors. Lucchesi allowed two earned runs with a 2:4 K:BB in his first three outings of the year for the Angels. He had a 3.76 ERA and 1.23 WHIP over 38.1 innings with the Giants in 2025.

APRIL 26 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to Halos Lucchesi signed a minor-league contract with the Angels on Thursday, Jeff Fletcher of The Orange County Register reports.

Impact Lucchesi elected free agency after clearing waivers Tuesday, but he'll end up back in the Angels organization after testing his free-agent value. The 32-year-old gave up two earned runs over 2.1 innings during his first three appearances with the Halos but has the potential to turn things around after finishing the 2025 campaign with a 3.76 ERA and 1.23 WHIP in San Francisco.

APRIL 9 • ROTOWIRE

Enters open market Lucchesi cleared waivers Tuesday and elected free agency.

Impact Lucchesi was DFA'd by the Angels on Sunday, and after going unclaimed off waivers, the 32-year-old will now test his luck in the open market. He gave up two earned runs in just 2.1 innings with the Halos before being pushed off the 40-man roster, so he'll likely have to redeem himself while playing on a minor-league contract.

APRIL 7 • ROTOWIRE

DFA'd by Halos The Angels designated Lucchesi for assignment Sunday.

Impact The left-hander signed with the Angels in late March after being let go by the Giants, but he surrendered two runs across 2.1 frames in his first three appearances of the season. Lucchesi was cut loose to free up a roster spot for George Klassen, who was promoted to start Sunday against Seattle.

APRIL 5 • ROTOWIRE

Jo Adell Spectacularly Robs Mariners Of 3 Home Runs In Angels Win

Jo Adell made three home run-robbing catches, including a spectacular leaping grab while crashing into the seats in the ninth inning, and th...

APRIL 5 • FOX SPORTS

Jo Adell Spectacularly Robs Mariners Of 3 Home Runs In Angels Win

Correa, Paredes fuel 8-run inning in Astros 11-9 comeback victory over Angels

Carlos Correa and Isaac Paredes drove in two runs apiece and sparked an eight-run sixth inning for the Houston Astros in an 11-9 victory over the Los Angeles Angels on Saturday nig...

MARCH 29 • Associated Press

Lands in Anaheim Lucchesi signed a contract with the Angels on Tuesday, Jon Heyman of the New York Post reports.

Impact Lucchesi was released by the Giants on Sunday after making three appearances in the Cactus League, during which he allowed one earned run across three innings. He had one of his best seasons last year with San Francisco, finishing with a 3.76 ERA and 1.23 WHIP across 38.1 frames, and he's expected to claim a spot in the Angels' bullpen to open the new campaign.

MARCH 24 • ROTOWIRE

Giants Grant Reliever Joey Lucchesi His Release for Obvious Reason Just a couple of weeks ago the San Francisco Giants thought Joey Lucchesi was the solution to their health issues among left-handed reliever...

MARCH 22 • SI.COM

Let go by San Francisco The Giants granted Lucchesi his release Sunday, Jon Heyman of the New York Post reports.

Impact The left-hander inked a minor-league deal with the Giants after being non-tendered in November, and he's now returning to the open market. Lucchesi was a decent bullpen piece for San Francisco last year, finishing with a 3.76 ERA, 1.23 WHIP and 31:12 K:BB over 38.1 innings.

MARCH 22 • ROTOWIRE

Lucchesi reunites with Giants on Minor League deal (report) Left-hander Joey Lucchesi is headed back to the Giants on a Minor League deal with an invite to big league Spring Training, MLB Network insi...

MARCH 9 • MLB.COM

Re-joins Giants as NRI The Giants re-signed Lucchesi to a minor-league contract Monday that includes an invitation to spring training, Jon Heyman of the New York Post reports.

Impact Lucchesi was non-tendered by the Giants back in November, but with Reiver Sanmartin (hip) out three months and Erik Miller (back) banged up, Lucchesi has a chance to make the team as a left-handed reliever. He was decent for San Francisco last season, collecting a 3.76 ERA, 1.23 WHIP and 31:12 K:BB over 38.1 innings.

MARCH 9 • ROTOWIRE

Non-tendered by San Francisco The Giants non-tendered Lucchesi on Friday, making him a free agent, Jon Heyman of the New York Post reports.

Impact The left-hander was a solid middle reliever for the Giants last year with a 3.76 ERA, 1.23 WHIP and 31:12 K:BB over 38.1 innings, but the organization elected not to tender him a contract for 2026. Lucchesi should be able to secure another contract this winter but may not be guaranteed a big-league deal.

NOVEMBER 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Giants acquire outfielder Joey Wiemer from Marlins for cash

The San Francisco Giants have acquired outfielder Joey Wiemer from the Miami Marlins for cash

NOVEMBER 21, 2025 • Associated Press

Tosses scoreless outing Friday Lucchesi threw a scoreless inning in Friday's 5-1 extra-inning victory over the Dodgers, hitting one batter and striking out one.

Impact Lucchesi threw eight of his 17 pitches while retiring three of the four batters he faced. He hasn't allowed a run in nine consecutive outings. The left-hander owns a 2.94 ERA, 1.10 WHIP and 27:9 K:BB across 33.2 innings in 33 appearances this season.

SEPTEMBER 13, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Earns second hold Tuesday Lucchesi picked up a hold over 1.1 scoreless innings in Tuesday's 5-2 victory over the Cubs, striking out two.

Impact Lucchesi entered the game in the seventh inning and retired all four batters he faced, throwing 13 of his 19 pitches for strikes. The left-hander has struggled in August, though he has recorded back-to-back scoreless outings. Over 10 appearances this month, he has recorded an 8.00 ERA, 1.89 WHIP and a 6:4 K:BB across nine innings.

AUGUST 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Scoreless outing Saturday Lucchesi threw a scoreless inning in Saturday's 7-1 win over the Brewers, allowing one hit.

Impact Lucchesi entered the game in the seventh, giving up a single and throwing seven of his 12 pitches for strikes. The 32-year-old has appeared in nine games this month, recording a 9.39 ERA, 2.22 WHIP and a 4:4 K:BB in 7.2 innings. Overall, he owns a 3.96 ERA, 1.24 WHIP and a 21:6 K:BB across 25 innings in 25 games.

AUGUST 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Scoreless outing Saturday Lucchesi threw a scoreless inning in Saturday's 7-1 win over the Brewers, allowing one hit.

AUGUST 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Sheets hits 2 of San Diego's 4 homers, Tatis robs Devers as the Padres beat the Giants 8-1

Gavin Sheets hit two of San Diego’s four home runs and drove in four runs, and Fernando Tatis Jr. robbed San Francisco’s Rafael Devers of a homer as the Padres beat the Giants 8-1

AUGUST 21, 2025 • Associated Press

Giants right-hander Landen Roupp knocked out of game by line drive

San Francisco Giants right-hander Landen Roupp was carted off the field after he was hit by a line drive by Ramón Laureano of the San Diego Padres in the third inning Wednesday nig...

AUGUST 21, 2025 • Associated Press

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