Kirby Snead - MLB News, Rumors, & Updates

Lands in Philadelphia on MiLB deal Snead signed a minor-league contract with the Phillies on Saturday.

Impact The Phillies assigned Snead to Triple-A Lehigh Valley, with whom he made his organizational debut Thursday, when he struck out the lone batter he faced. The 31-year-old lefty reliever holds a lifetime 5.09 ERA and 1.70 WHIP over 79 career appearances in the majors from 2021 through 2024 across stops with the Blue Jays, Athletics and Mariners.

MAY 22 • ROTOWIRE

Mariners send starting pitcher Hancock to Triple-A and put reliever Tayler Saucedo on injured list

The Seattle Mariners have sent starting pitcher Emerson Hancock to Triple-A Tacoma and placed reliever Tayler Saucedo on the 15-day injured list with a hyperextended right knee

MAY 8, 2024 • Associated Press

Added to big-league bullpen The Mariners selected Snead's contract from Triple-A Tacoma on Wednesday.

Impact Snead, 29, holds a 2.92 ERA and 13:2 K:BB across 12.1 innings with Tacoma this season. He'll give manager Scott Servais a left-handed relief option.

MAY 8, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Gets minor-league deal from Seattle Snead has signed a minor-league contract with the Mariners, Matt Eddy of Baseball America reports.

Impact Snead, 29, has posted a 5.20 ERA and 51:30 K:BB across 64 innings of relief work during his time in the majors over the last three seasons. The left-hander will probably report to Triple-A Tacoma at the start of the 2024 season.

JANUARY 10, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Outrighted to Triple-A Oakland outrighted Snead to Triple-A Las Vegas on Friday.

Impact Snead, 29, gave up seven runs -- six earned -- on 14 hits and six walks over 11.2 major-league innings this season and also held an ugly 7.59 ERA in 23 appearances at Triple-A. He is now off the Athletics' 40-man roster.

OCTOBER 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sent down to minors Snead was optioned to Triple-A Las Vegas on Monday.

Impact Snead holds a 4.63 ERA and 9:6 K:BB over 11.2 relief innings for the Athletics this season. His roster spot is being absorbed by Luis Medina (blister), who is coming off the injured list.

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Takes second loss Wednesday Snead (1-2) took the loss against the Mariners on Wednesday, allowing two earned runs on three hits and a walk over one-third of an inning. He struck out one.

Impact Snead was tasked with preserving a 4-3 lead when he entered in the seventh inning, but he put the first three men he faced on base and ultimately allowed a two-run single to J.P. Crawford that gave the Mariners a one-run advantage they wouldn't relinquish. The southpaw's stumble snapped a 10-appearance streak without allowing an earned run and shot Snead's 1.86 ERA and 1.14 WHIP to 3.60 and 1.50, respectively.

AUGUST 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Takes first loss Sunday Snead (1-1) took the loss against the Nationals on Sunday, allowing an unearned run on a hit and a walk without recording an out.

Impact Snead was called on to put out the fire after Trevor May was bounced around for five runs (three earned) over two-thirds of an inning, but the left-hander wasn't up to the task, either. Snead issued a bases-loaded walk to the first batter he faced, Dominic Smith, and then saw the final three runs cross the plate courtesy of a fielding error by Nick Allen and a Jeter Downs game-winning RBI single. Snead hadn't allowed a run in the previous 3.1 innings covering his last four appearances, and despite the stumble Sunday, he still carries a solid 3.38 ERA over his first seven outings.

AUGUST 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Dominant for first win Snead (1-0) recorded the win over the Giants on Sunday, firing a perfect sixth inning during which he struck out the side.

Impact Snead mowed through the trio of Austin Slater, J.D. Davis and Michael Conforto on swinging strikes for his trio of punchouts. The left-hander had allowed an earned run on two hits in both of his one-inning appearances following his delayed start to the season, so Sunday's outing, his third since his Aug. 1 debut, was easily his best yet.

AUGUST 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Makes '23 debut in loss Snead, who was recalled from Triple-A Las Vegas earlier in the day, allowed an earned run on two hits and a walk over one inning in a loss to the Dodgers on Tuesday.

Impact The 28-year-old southpaw was making his 2023 MLB debut after being optioned to Triple-A Las Vegas on July 1 following an extended stint on the injured list due to a shoulder strain. Snead had pitched to plenty of contact with the Aviators and got only 13 of his 24 pitches in for strikes Tuesday, so he's likely to be relegated to low-leverage work with the Athletics for the foreseeable future.

AUGUST 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Recalled from Las Vegas The Athletics recalled Snead from Triple-A Las Vegas on Tuesday.

Impact Snead has yet to pitch in the majors this season and holds a 7.20 ERA and 2.07 WHIP through 15 innings in Triple-A. However, he's surrendered just two runs while collecting 12 strikeouts across his last nine appearances, so the A's will hope to capitalize on Snead's momentum out of the bullpen.

AUGUST 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Optioned to Triple-A The Athletics optioned Snead to Triple-A Las Vegas on Saturday.

Impact Snead was activated from the 60-day injured list Friday and will now head to the minors without appearing in a game. The 28-year-old lefty put up a 7.20 ERA and 1.80 WHIP through five innings during his rehab assignment, so clearly there is still more work to do before he's worthy of a spot in Oakland's bullpen. Kyle Muller was promoted from Triple-A in a corresponding move.

JULY 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Activated from 60-day IL Oakland activated Snead (shoulder) from the 60-day injured list Friday.

Impact Finally recovered from the shoulder strain he suffered back at the beginning of spring training, Snead will join the Athletics' bullpen ahead of Friday night's series opener against the White Sox. He allowed seven earned runs over seven innings on a not-so-encouraging minor-league rehab assignment, but the A's badly need fresh arms in relief.

JUNE 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Works up to 30 pitches Wednesday Snead (shoulder) was credited with a hold in Triple-A Las Vegas' win over Round Rock on Wednesday, allowing an earned run on two hits and a walk over 1.1 innings.

Impact Snead had to navigate some trouble that included a solo home run allowed to J Martinez and pushed his pitch count to 30 in the process. The left-hander has logged at least one frame in four of his seven rehab appearances, and although he's allowed one earned run in four of his five outings with the Aviators, he appears to be built up enough for the relief role he'd fill at the big-league level.

JUNE 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Uneven in latest rehab appearance Snead (shoulder) took the loss for Triple-A Las Vegas against Oklahoma City on Wednesday, allowing an earned run on a hit and a walk over 1.2 innings. He struck out one.

Impact Snead worked up to 28 pitches during what was his third rehab appearance with the Aviators and fifth overall. The southpaw has allowed an earned run in each of his outings in Las Vegas, but Wednesday marked the first time he allowed the ball to leave the yard over 5.1 frames down on the farm. Snead is seemingly built up enough for the relief role he'd fill at the big-league level were he to be activated, but the Athletics may allow him to continue knocking off rust in at least one more minor-league appearance.

JUNE 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Makes second appearance for Vegas Snead (shoulder) allowed an earned run on a hit and a walk over two-thirds of an inning in Triple-A Las Vegas' win over Reno on Saturday.

Impact Snead worked 12 of his 18 pitches into the strike zone during what was another solid build-up for an eventual return to action at the big-league level. The left-hander is still rounding into shape after suffering his injury in spring training, but with 3.2 frames across four rehab appearances now under his belt, Snead could be on the verge of activation considering he doesn't need to build up much more for his projected relief role.

JUNE 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Makes first Triple-A rehab start Snead (shoulder) allowed an earned run on two hits over one inning in Triple-A Las Vegas' win over Reno on Wednesday. He did not issue a walk or record a strikeout.

Impact Making his first rehab appearance for the Aviators after a couple of outings for the Athletics' AZL team, Snead struggled a bit versus the higher caliber of competition. The left-hander did get through his one frame on a relatively efficient 15 pitches, however, and he's likely to return to the mound by the weekend for another go-around with the Aviators.

JUNE 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Moving rehab to Triple-A Snead (shoulder) will move his rehab assignment from the rookie-level Arizona Complex League to Triple-A Las Vegas on Wednesday, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports.

Impact Snead, who has been on the 60-day injured list all season with a left shoulder strain, made a pair of rehab outings in rookie ball this past week. He covered two innings between them, giving up three earned runs on two hits and two walks while striking out two. The 28-year-old will likely need to make several more appearances at Triple-A before the Athletics deem him ready to join the big-league bullpen.

JUNE 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Bounces back in second rehab outing Snead (shoulder) fired 1.2 scoreless innings for the Athletics' Arizona Complex League team Saturday against the AZL Reds, allowing no hits and one walk while recording a strikeout...

Impact The left-hander redeemed himself after surrendering three runs over two-thirds of an inning during his first rehab appearance on Tuesday. Snead may be set to move up affiliates following Saturday's encouraging outing, but he still looks to be trending toward a later-June regular-season debut at the earliest.

JUNE 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Poor performance in AZL outing Snead (shoulder) allowed three earned runs on two hits and a walk over two-thirds of an inning in the Athletics' Arizona Complex League team's loss to the Reds' AZL team Tuesday.

Impact Snead had a rough time kicking off his rehab assignment despite the caliber of competition, drawing the start but facing only four batters before getting the hook. The left-hander's outing Tuesday figures to be one of many across multiple minor-league affiliates before he's back on the big-league roster.

JUNE 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Taking rehab turn Tuesday Snead (shoulder) is expected to pitch for the Athletics' Arizona Complex League team Tuesday in what would mark his first game action since spring training, the Associated Press re...

Impact The left-hander has recently checked off multiple boxes in his recovery process, with a successful live batting practice session Friday at the A's' spring training complex teeing up Tuesday's activity. Snead figures to be in store for a robust amount of rehab appearances at various affiliates before being deemed ready for activation.

JUNE 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Rehab assignment on tap Snead (shoulder) experienced no discomfort after throwing a live batting practice at the team's spring training complex in Arizona on Friday and is ready for a minor-league rehab a...

Impact Snead's latest encouraging step comes on the heels of a 20-pitch bullpen session on May 26 and a sim game on Tuesday, both which also went off without a hitch. Consequently, the southpaw, who's been sidelined since spring training, appears set to join an affiliate in coming days for what should be a fairly extensive rehab assignment.

JUNE 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ready for sim game Snead (shoulder) is scheduled to throw a simulated game Tuesday, MLB.com reports.

Impact Snead will get the green light to face hitters for the first time since spring training after he completed a 20-pitch bullpen session Friday with no issues. The southpaw reliever has been on the 60-day injured list all season while recovering from a shoulder strain.

MAY 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Throwing again Snead (shoulder) will throw roughly 20 pitches in a sim game Friday, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports.

Impact Snead is currently on the 60-day injured list after suffering a shoulder strain in early March. He's eligible to return May 29, though that's unlikely given the state of his throwing progression. Snead could realistically return in early to mid-June following a rehab assignment.

MAY 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Lands on 60-day IL Snead (shoulder) was placed on the 60-day injured list Sunday.

Impact Snead was shut down from throwing in early March due to a left shoulder strain, and he'll be sidelined for at least the first two months of the season. The 28-year-old received his first substantial run in the big leagues last year and had a 5.84 ERA, 1.75 WHIP and 35:22 K:BB over 44.2 innings.

MARCH 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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Mariners send starting pitcher Hancock to Triple-A and put reliever Tayler Saucedo on injured list