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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

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MARCH 31, 2022 • CLEVELAND.COM

Shielded from Rule 5 draft Pilkington was added to Cleveland's 40-man roster Friday.

Impact The headliner in the deadline deal that sent Cesar Hernandez to the White Sox, Pilkington is one of several Cleveland pitching prospects in the upper levels who could debut next season. That said, he is probably behind Cody Morris, at the very least, in the pecking order.

NOVEMBER 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

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