Matt Krook - MLB News, Rumors, & Updates

Catches on with Athletics Krook signed a minor-league contract with the Athletics on Friday.

Impact Krook surrendered two earned runs in one inning during his lone MLB appearance with Baltimore last season. He was much more effective during his time with Triple-A Norfolk, however, posting a 3.92 ERA and 1.41 WHIP across 43.2 frames. Now with the A's, the 30-year-old southpaw will most likely fill in as organizational depth at Triple-A Las Vegas.

NOVEMBER 20 • ROTOWIRE

Outrighted to Triple-A The Orioles outrighted Krook to Triple-A Norfolk on Friday, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports.

Impact Krook was dropped from the 40-man roster earlier this week but will remain in the organization after passing through waivers unclaimed. He holds a 4.11 ERA and 1.43 WHIP with 41 strikeouts over 35 innings this season at Norfolk.

AUGUST 2 • ROTOWIRE

Dropped from 40-man roster Krook was designated for assignment by the Orioles on Tuesday, Rich Dubroff of BaltimoreBaseball.com reports.

Impact Krook has spent the majority of 2024 campaign with Triple-A Norfolk, where he'll likely remain if he clears waivers. The left-hander owns a 4.11 ERA and 1.43 WHIP with 41 strikeouts over 35 innings in 34 appearances out of Norfolk's bullpen this year. With the Orioles acquiring a handful of players during Tuesday's trade deadline, Krook appears to have been one of the odd men out on the 40-man roster.

JULY 31 • ROTOWIRE

Dropped from 40-man roster Krook was designated for assignment by the Orioles on Tuesday, Rich Dubroff of BaltimoreBaseball.com reports.

JULY 31 • ROTOWIRE

Orioles acquire LHP Matt Krook from Yankees for cash The New York Yankees traded left-hander Matt Krook to the Baltimore Orioles on Sunday for cash considerations.The Yankees designated Krook f...

FEBRUARY 18 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Optioned to Triple-A Krook was optioned to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre on Saturday.

Impact Krook was roughed up for four runs while failing to record an out in Saturday's loss to the Brewers. The Yankees will announce a corresponding move prior to Sunday's game.

SEPTEMBER 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Recalled from Triple-A Krook was recalled from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre on Wednesday.

Impact Krook has scuffled during his brief time in the majors this season but has dominated at SWB with a 0.92 ERA and 49 strikeouts over 29.1 innings, although he's also walked 20. He's taking Keynan Middleton's (shoulder) spot on the roster.

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Returns from IL Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre reinstated Krook (back) from the 7-day injured list Wednesday, Conor Foley of The Scranton Times-Tribune reports.

Impact Krook will return to the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre bullpen after he had been sidelined for just over a month with a back issue. Over 25.2 innings with the Triple-A club this season, Krook has posted a 0.70 ERA, 1.03 WHIP and 46:18 K:BB.

AUGUST 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

On minor-league IL The Yankees placed Krook (undisclosed) on the minor-league 7-day injured list July 22.

Impact The nature of the issue affecting Krook is unclear, and it's uncertain when he'll be able to return to action. The lefty reliever has struggled in two games for the major-league Yankees this season, allowing seven earned runs over three innings. However, Krook has impressed with Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre, posting a 0.70 ERA, 1.03 WHIP and 46:18 K:BB across 25.2 frames.

JULY 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Shuffled back to minors Krook was returned to Triple-A Scranton/Wikes-Barre after Saturday's doubleheader against the Cardinals.

Impact Krook was called up to provide depth to the Yankees' bullpen, and he worked 1.1 innings in the opening game of the doubleheader. That outing was his second appearance in the majors, and he could return to work low-leverage relief innings in the second half of the campaign.

JULY 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Joins team for twin bill Krook joined the Yankees as the 27th man for their doubleheader against the Cardinals on Saturday.

Impact Krook will give the Yankees an additional left-handed relief option. The 28-year-old is now on his third stint of the year in the big-league pen but has made just one appearance, giving up five runs in 1.2 innings against Boston in his big-league debut in mid-June.

JULY 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Optioned to Triple-A Krook was optioned to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre by the Yankees on Tuesday, Bryan Hoch of MLB.com reports.

Impact Krook is sent down to make room for Jhony Brito with Brito coming up from Triple-A on Wednesday to start against the Mariners. Krook made just one appearance while up with the Yankees, and he allowed five runs in 1.2 innings in that game against the Red Sox on Friday.

JUNE 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Recalled from Triple-A The Yankees recalled Krook from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre on Thursday.

Impact Krook will hop back into New York's bullpen mix ahead of Thursday's doubleheader against the visiting White Sox. He spent five days in the majors last month but did not make an appearance.

JUNE 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Optioned to Triple-A The Yankees optioned Krook to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre on Thursday.

Impact Krook did not make an appearance during his five-day stay in the Yankees' bullpen. He has pitched to an impressive 1.04 ERA with 34 strikeouts in 17.1 innings of relief this season at the Triple-A level.

JUNE 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Joins big-league bullpen Krook was recalled by the Yankees on Saturday.

Impact Krook is a 28-year-old southpaw who's yet to make his big-league debut. He converted to relief with Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre this season with promising results, recording a 1.04 ERA and 47.9 percent strikeout rate in 17.1 innings, though he also walked 16.9 percent of the batters he faced. He'll presumably start out in a low-leverage role until he proves he can have similar success against MLB bats.

MAY 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Optioned to Triple-A Krook was optioned to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre on Sunday.

Impact Krook's contract was selected by the Yankees in November, but he was unable to secure a spot in the major-league bullpen to begin the regular season. Over six Grapefruit League appearances this spring, he posted a 3.75 ERA and 1.33 WHIP in 12 innings. The southpaw hasn't yet made his big-league debut, but it wouldn't be surprising to see him do so at some point in 2023.

MARCH 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Yankees see Matt Krook as lefty bullpen candidate ... thanks in part to Matt Carpenter Left-hander Matt Krook is a 28-year-old with no major league experience, is a candidate to earn a Yankees' Opening Day roster spot as a reli...

DECEMBER 23, 2022 • NJ.COM

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