KONNOR PILKINGTON NEWS

Heads back to minors Pilkington was optioned to Triple-A Columbus on Tuesday, Tom Withers of the Associated Press reports.

Impact Pilkington was called up to start the second game of Monday's doubleheader against the Tigers, and he allowed only one earned run over four innings. However, he will head back to the minors for the time being. Only five Guardians have started more games than Pilkington this season, so he figures to be the top option next time the team needs to bring up a starter from the minors.

JULY 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Goes four innings in spot start Pilkington didn't factor into the decision during Monday's 5-3 loss to Detroit in Game 2 of a doubleheader, allowing three runs (one earned) on four hits and two walks with two str...

Impact Called up as the 27th man for Monday's nightcap, Pilkington surrendered one run in the third and two more in the fourth as a result of his own error. The 24-year-old's two strikeouts match a season low for games he's started, though the 46 game score is actually the third highest of his seven turns. Pilkington now possesses a 4.08 ERA and 1.67 WHIP with 34 strikeouts in 35.1 innings and will most likely return to the minors barring a change in Cleveland's plans.

JULY 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Summoned for start Pilkington will start the second game of Monday's doubleheader against the Tigers, Joe Noga of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.

Impact Pilkington was sent to Triple-A Columbus after his last start, but he will rejoin the big club Monday and make his seventh start for the Guardians this season. He faced Detroit on May 26 and allowed three earned runs and 11 runners to reach base before exiting the game after 3.1 innings.

JULY 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Returned to minors The Guardians optioned Pilkington to Triple-A Columbus on Wednesday.

Impact Pilkington was sent back to the minors one day after suffering his first career MLB loss. He picked up his sixth big-league start in the second game of a doubleheader with the Twins, covering 4.1 innings and striking out four while allowing four runs on eight hits and three walks. The Guardians will have a need for a temporary sixth rotation member once again Monday in Detroit, so Pilkington will be a prime candidate to receive a call-up from Triple-A to make a spot start.

JUNE 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Rough return to rotation Pilkington (1-1) took the loss in the second game of Tuesday's doubleheader against the Twins, giving up four runs on eight hits and three walks over 4.1 innings as the Guardians w...

Impact The young southpaw navigated through traffic on the basepaths in the first couple innings, but the wheels came off for Pilkington in the third as a Luis Arraez triple and a two-run blast by Jorge Polanco gave Minnesota all the offense it would need. Pilkington is expected to head back to Triple-A Columbus after the twin bill, and through his first six big-league starts the rookie carries a 5.13 ERA, 1.90 WHIP and 27:17 K:BB over 26.1 innings.

JUNE 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Konnor Pilkington Continues To Have Ups And Downs As Guardians Spot Starter Konnor Pilkington started for the Guardians in game two of today’s doubleheader.

JUNE 29, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Called up, starts Game 2 on Tuesday The Guardians recalled Pilkington from Triple-A Columbus and designated him as their 27th man for Tuesday's doubleheader with the Twins in Cleveland. Pilkington is scheduled to sta...

Impact Pilkington will be rejoining the Guardians for his ninth appearance and sixth start of the season, after he previously generated a 3.67 ERA, 1.56 WHIP and 28:15 K:BB across 27 innings in his earlier stints in the majors. Though the Guardians are expected to send him back following the twin bill, Pilkington should have a good chance to make spot starts with the big club in both of the next two weeks. Cleveland has doubleheaders coming up July 4 in Detroit and July 12 against the White Sox.

JUNE 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Joining big club for spot start Guardians manager Terry Francona said Pilkington will be called up from Triple-A Columbus to start one game of Tuesday's doubleheader with the Twins in Cleveland, Chris Assenheimer...

Impact The skipper didn't disclose whether Pilkington would take the hill for the early game or the late game, but the Guardians are expected to designate him as the 27th man for the twin bill and will likely option him back to Columbus immediately following the doubleheader. After Tuesday's start, Pilkington may not have to wait long to get another opportunity with the big club, as the Guardians won't have any off days before playing another doubleheader July 4 in Detroit.

JUNE 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Moves back to Triple-A The Guardians optioned Pilkington to Triple-A Columbus on Thursday, Ryan Lewis of the Akron Beacon Journal reports.

Impact Aaron Civale (thigh) completed his second minor-league rehab start Wednesday and looks like he'll be ready to return from the 15-day injured list next week when a fifth starter is needed, so Pilkington was on track to lose his spot in the rotation before being demoted. Pilkington made four starts during his latest stint with the Guardians, submitting a 1-0 record, 4.42 ERA and 1.80 WHIP and 17:11 K:BB in 18.1 innings. He could rejoin the big club before the end of the month, as the Guardians will have a need for a temporary sixth starter due to a June 28 doubleheader with the Twins.

JUNE 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Narrowly misses win Pilkington didn't factor into the decision during Wednesday's 7-5 win against the Rockies, allowing four runs (two earned) on six hits and one walk with three strikeouts in 4.1 inn...

Impact Pilkington pitched better than his line showed as two runs scored on errors and one on a wild pitch, though manager Terry Francona exercised a quick hook as the rookie was limited to 69 pitches and couldn't make it through the fifth inning. Cleveland has now won four of the 24-year-old's five starts, though Pilkington possesses a pedestrian 4.50 ERA during the 22 innings with only 13 strikeouts and an alarming 14 walks. He's slated to pitch next against Minnesota early next week.

JUNE 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Struggles with command Thursday Pilkington did not factor into the decision Thursday, allowing four runs on four hits and four walks over 5.2 innings against the Athletics. He struck out two.

Impact Pilkington tied his season high with four walks and threw just 45 of 85 pitches for strikes. However, the left-hander was able to limit the damage for the most part and kept Cleveland within striking distance for a late-inning comeback. Across four starts, the rookie sports a 4.51 ERA and a 1.81 WHIP with a 20:13 K:BB. His next start is tentatively scheduled for Wednesday's contest in Colorado.

JUNE 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Konnor Pilkington gets 1st MLB win, José Ramírez adds to RBI total, Guardians sweep Royals Rookie Konnor Pilkington earned a beer shower after helping keep the Cleveland Guardians rolling with a series sweep of the Kansas City Roya...

JUNE 2, 2022 • BEACONJOURNAL.COM

Strikes out eight in win Pilkington (1-0) earned the win Wednesday over the Royals. he allowed five hits and two walks with eight strikeouts in five shutout innings.

Impact Pilkington hadn't shown much through his first two starts with the Guardians, but he turned in a good outing Wednesday. All of the Royals' hits in the contest were singles. Pilkington now has a 2.65 ERA with a 1.59 WHIP and 23:10 K:BB across 17 innings this season. While the walks are a little concerning, he's likely done enough to warrant staying the rotation for another turn with Aaron Civale (glute) set to undergo a non-surgical procedure. Pilkington lines up for his next start versus the Rangers next week.

JUNE 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Stays in rotation Pilkington is scheduled to start Wednesday's game against the Royals in Cleveland.

Impact Despite failing to escape the fourth inning while giving up three earned runs on seven hits and four walks in his second start of the season with the Guardians on Thursday in Detroit, Pilkington will remain in the rotation for at least one more turn while Aaron Civale (glute) is on the 15-day injured list. Even with a home start against a weak Kansas City offense, Pilkington doesn't make for a comfortable streaming option outside of AL-only leagues.

MAY 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Ineffective against Detroit Pilkington allowed three earned runs on seven hits and four walks while striking out four Thursday against the Tigers. He did not factor into the decision.

Impact Pilkington has bounced between Cleveland and Triple-A Columbus for much of the season, but he wasn't sharp Thursday. He struggled with his command and has now walked eight batters across 12 big-league innings. Pilkington avoided a truly disastrous outing only because he managed to keep the ball in the yard. Despite the discouraging effort, Pilkington could take another turn through the rotation while Aaron Civale (thigh) is sidelined, particularly because Cleveland has only one day off in the next two weeks.

MAY 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Recalled prior to start Pilkington was recalled from Triple-A Columbus prior to Thursday's start against the Tigers.

Impact Pilkington has posted a 2.08 ERA and 1.04 WHIP in 8.2 innings over four appearances (one start) in the majors this year, and he'll make his second big-league start Thursday after Aaron Civale (glute) landed on the injured list. Whether Pilkington remains in the rotation during Civale's IL stint likely depends on how well he performs in Thursday's series opener against Detroit.

MAY 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Set to start Thursday Pilkington will be recalled from Triple-A Columbus to start Thursday's game against the Tigers, Joe Noga of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.

Impact The 24-year-old is poised to make his second big-league start of the season after Thursday's originally-scheduled starter, Aaron Civale (glute), was placed on the injured list. Pilkington has given up two earned runs with an 11:4 K:BB over 8.2 major-league innings this season, and a decent showing in Detroit could earn him more opportunities in the rotation.

MAY 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Optioned Monday Pilkington was optioned to Triple-A Columbus on Monday.

Impact Pilkington made a spot start against the Blue Jays, allowing two runs on three hits and three walks with six strikeouts in 3.2 innings. He'll continue to be in the mix for callups when the Guardians need an extra starter.

MAY 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Fans six as starter Pilkington allowed two runs on three hits and three walks while striking out six in 3.2 innings during Sunday's win over the Blue Jays. He didn't factor into the decision.

Impact Pilkington's first three MLB appearances came out of the bullpen, but he drew the start Sunday since the Guardians had a doubleheader Saturday. The southpaw required 83 pitches to get through 3.2 innings, but he struck out six against the Blue Jays' potent offense. Pilkington will likely return to the minors or take on a bullpen role following Sunday's start, but he'll be a candidate to serve as a spot starter on other occasions this year.

MAY 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Called up ahead of start The Guardians recalled Pilkington from Triple-A Columbus ahead of his scheduled start in Sunday's game against the Blue Jays, Mandy Bell of MLB.com reports.

Impact As a result of Saturday's doubleheader, the Guardians will temporarily require a sixth member of the rotation. Enter Pilkington, who will pick up his first big-league start in the series finale versus Toronto. The 24-year-old lefty previously made his MLB debut as a member of Cleveland's bullpen, but after being optioned to Triple-A on April 24, he made a pair of starts for Columbus. In his most recent outing May 3, Pilkington covered three innings and tossed 59 pitches, so the Guardians could end up treating Sunday's game as more of a bullpen day rather than asking the southpaw to work deep into his start.

MAY 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

In line for first MLB start Pilkington is scheduled to be called from Triple-A Columbus to start Sunday's game against the Blue Jays.

Impact Pilkington earned a spot on the Guardians' Opening Day roster as a reliever, and he tossed five scoreless innings across three appearances between two stints in the majors before he was optioned down to Columbus a second time April 24. He's made two starts at Triple-A since heading to the minors, most recently working three innings and tossing 59 pitches in his May 3 outing. He'll likely be capped at around 70-to-80 pitches Sunday in his first MLB start.

MAY 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Goes back to minors The Guardians optioned Pilkington to Triple-A Columbus on Sunday, Ryan Lewis of the Akron Beacon Journal reports.

Impact Pilkington has gotten the job done in his three relief appearances with the Guardians, covering five scoreless innings and striking out five while allowing only three baserunners. Cleveland still likely views the 24-year-old southpaw as a potential starter at the big-league level, however, and with no rotation spot available with the Guardians at present, he'll head back to the minors to pick up regular starts.

APRIL 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Rejoining big-league club Pilkinton was recalled from Triple-A Columbus by the Guardians on Thursday, Mandy Bell of MLB.com reports.

Impact The 24-year-old was optioned to Columbus on Thursday but will quickly rejoin the big club with Yu Chang (undisclosed) headed to the injured list. Pilkington made Cleveland's Opening Day roster but didn't appear in a game during the first week of the season.

APRIL 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Optioned to Triple-A Pilkington was optioned to Triple-A Columbus on Thursday.

Impact Pilkington secured a spot on the Guardians' Opening Day roster this year, but he didn't make his major-league debut in any of the team's first six games of the regular season. The southpaw made 22 appearances (21 starts) at the Double-A level last year and posted a 3.13 ERA and 0.99 WHIP in 100.2 innings, and he should now get a chance to face Triple-A competition for the first time. The Guardians haven't yet announced a corresponding move, but it's possible that Josh Naylor (lower leg) will be able to return from the 10-day injures list.

APRIL 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Earns roster spot Pilkington has made Cleveland's Opening Day roster, Zack Meisel of The Athletic reports.

Impact Pilkington has been a starter throughout his minor-league career, but the Guardians don't appear to have a rotation spot open for now, so he'll presumably work in relief. He's yet to pitch above Double-A, but his 3.04 ERA and 30.8 percent strikeout rate in 22 appearances at that level last season suggest he should have the stuff to get major-league hitters out.

APRIL 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE