Matthew Gage - MLB News, Rumors, & Updates

Picks up win Monday Gage (3-1) earned the win in Monday's 9-3 victory over the Dodgers, striking out one over 1.2 scoreless relief innings.

Impact Gage entered the game in the sixth inning with a runner on first base and an out before inducing a pair of groundouts. He also retired all three batters he faced in the seventh, finishing his outing throwing 13 of his 21 pitches for strikes. The 33-year-old southpaw hasn't allowed an earned run in any of his last 11 appearances and now owns a 1.02 ERA, 1.08 WHIP and 11:10 K:BB across 17.2 innings in 20 outings this season.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Earns hold Tuesday Gage picked up a hold over two-thirds of a scoreless inning in Tuesday's 3-1 win over the Dodgers, issuing one walk.

Impact Gage recorded the first two outs of the seventh inning before allowing a walk and being pulled. He threw seven of his 14 pitches for strikes and earned his third hold of the season. The 33-year-old southpaw now owns a 1.80 ERA, 1.00 WHIP and 7:5 K:BB across 10 innings in 11 outings.

APRIL 22 • ROTOWIRE

Scoreless outing Friday Gage allowed one walk in a scoreless inning during Friday's 3-0 loss to the Yankees.

Impact Gage entered in the ninth inning and threw eight of his 14 pitches for strikes. According to Shayna Rubin of the San Francisco Chronicle, the left-hander is a candidate to pitch high-leverage innings this season along with Ryan Walker, Erik Miller and Jose Butto, all of whom made appearances Friday. Gage appeared in 27 regular-season games for San Francisco last season, recording a 3.91 ERA, 1.50 WHIP and 24:10 K:BB across 25.1 innings.

MARCH 28 • ROTOWIRE

Earns hold in exhibition Gage picked up a hold in Monday's 10-2 exhibition victory over Sultanes de Monterrey, throwing one scoreless inning.

Impact Gage forced two groundouts and a flyout in San Francisco's penultimate spring game, throwing nine of his 13 pitches for strikes. The left-hander is in contention for a spot on the Opening Day roster ahead of Wednesday's game against the Yankees. Over seven Cactus League outings, he allowed two earned runs on three hits, including one home run, while striking out nine in 6.1 innings.

MARCH 24 • ROTOWIRE

Picks up loss Monday Gage (0-1) took the loss in Monday's 8-1 defeat to the Diamondbacks, allowing one earned run on one hit and one walk across one relief inning.

Impact Gage entered the game in the fifth inning and retired three of the four batters he faced, walking one. However, he gave up a double to begin the sixth and was subsequently removed. The right-hander has allowed five runs in his last three appearances, giving up six hits and two walks while hitting one batter in 2.2 innings during that span. He has recorded a 3.97 ERA, 1.50 WHIP and 21:9 K:BB across 22.2 innings in 23 appearances with San Francisco this season.

SEPTEMBER 16, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Tosses scoreless outing Friday Gage threw a scoreless inning in Friday's 15-8 win over the Orioles, allowing one hit and striking out one.

Impact Gage gave up a leadoff single but retired the next three batters he faced, throwing 10 of his 15 pitches for strikes. Over 17 appearances with San Francisco, the left-hander has recorded a 1.04 ERA, 1.15 WHIP and 17:6 K:BB across 17.1 innings. Overall, he owns a 0.78 ERA, 1.26 WHIP and 20:8 K:BB in 23 innings across 23 appearances (two starts) between the Giants and Tigers.

AUGUST 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Opening Friday Gage will serve as the Giants' opener for Friday's game against Washington, Shayna Rubin of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

Impact Gage is slated to handle the first inning or two of Friday's contest before handing the ball off. Kai-Wei Teng is the likeliest candidate to follow Gage. In seven appearances with the Giants this season, Gage hasn't allowed a run and owns an 8:3 K:BB across 9.1 innings.

AUGUST 8, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Throws scoreless inning in start Gage started Sunday's 5-3 loss to the Mets, tossing a perfect inning while striking out one.

Impact Gage made his first major-league start in Sunday's bullpen game, throwing seven of his 10 pitches for strikes. The left-hander had his contract selected from Triple-A Sacramento on July 18 and has now appeared in four games with San Francisco, surrendering a hit and a walk while striking out five across five innings. The 32-year-old has yet to give up a run through 10 outings between the Tigers and Giants this season, allowing eight hits with an 8:3 K:BB across 10.2 innings.

JULY 28, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Throws scoreless inning in start Gage started Sunday's 5-3 loss to the Mets, tossing a perfect inning while striking out one.

JULY 28, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Set to open Sunday Gage will start Sunday's matchup against the Mets, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.

Impact Gage will begin what's slated to be a bullpen game for the Giants, with Carson Seymour likely to handle multiple innings. It will be Gage's first MLB start, though he's unlikely to go more than inning or two. The southpaw has yet to give up a run through nine appearances across stints with the Tigers and Giants this season, and he's posted a 7:3 K:BB over 9.2 frames.

JULY 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Call up official The Giants selected Gage's contract from Triple-A Sacramento on Friday

Impact Gage will take Scott Alexander's spot on the 40 and 26-man rosters ahead of the series opener against Toronto on Friday. The 32-year-old latched on with the Giants on July 3 after starting the 2025 season with Detroit. He hasn't allowed a run in 5.1 innings with Sacramento this season and tallied a 1.67 ERA in 32.1 innings with the Tigers' Triple-A affiliate in Toledo.

JULY 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

To join active roster Gage is expected to have his contract selected by the Giants Friday, Jon Heyman of the New York Post reports.

Impact Gage inked a minor-league contract with San Francisco on July 3 after being designated for assignment by the Tigers. The 32-year-old pitched six scoreless innings for Detroit this season and hasn't allowed a run in 5.1 innings with Triple-A Sacramento.

JULY 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Inks MiLB deal with Giants The Giants signed Gage to a minor-league contract Wednesday.

Impact Gage elected free agency earlier this week after being booted off the Tigers' 40-man roster, and he has quickly landed with another organization. The lefty reliever has put up a 1.67 ERA and 0.97 WHIP over 32.1 innings at the Triple-A level in 2025 and tossed 5.2 scoreless frames over his six appearances during his time with Detroit. Gage will report to Triple-A Sacramento.

JULY 3, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Becomes free agent Gage elected free agency Tuesday, Jon Heyman of the New York Post reports.

Impact Gage was outrighted to Triple-A Toledo on Monday after clearing waivers, but because he had previously been designated for assignment, he had the ability to explore his options in free agency. The 32-year-old lefty might have to settle for a minor-league deal with his next organization, but he could garner consideration for a call-up quickly after excelling in his stops in the majors and the Triple-A level this season. He posted a 1.67 ERA and 0.97 WHIP over 32.1 innings with the Tigers' top affiliate in Toledo and tossed 5.2 scoreless frames over his six appearances for Detroit.

JULY 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Outrighted to Triple-A The Tigers outrighted Gage to Triple-A Toledo on Monday.

Impact Gage had been booted off the Tigers' 40-man roster, but he has cleared waivers and will remain in the organization. The southpaw reliever spun 5.2 scoreless innings over six relief appearances during his time with the Tigers.

JULY 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Removed from 40-man roster The Tigers designated Gage for assignment Thursday, Evan Petzold of the Detroit Free Press reports.

Impact The transaction frees up a spot on the 26-man and 40-man rosters for the addition of Dietrich Enns, who will start Thursday's game versus the Athletics. Gage spun 5.2 scoreless innings during his time with the Tigers, although that came with just a 3:2 K:BB.

JUNE 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Extends scoreless streak Gage, who tossed a scoreless inning of relief in Tuesday's win over the Athletics, has now made five straight scoreless appearances since debuting with the Tigers.

Impact Gage has allowed five hits and two walks in his 5.1 total innings of work so far, but he's yet to allow any runs. It's a small sample, though the lefty was also pitching well for Triple-A Toledo, posting a 1.67 ERA and 0.97 WHIP across 32.1 innings with the Mud Hens earlier in the year. Gage could eventually see more high-leverage work out of the Detroit bullpen if he keeps up this level of performance.

JUNE 25, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Added to bullpen The Tigers selected Gage's contract from Triple-A Toledo on Thursday.

Impact Gage earned a promotion after collecting a 1.67 ERA and 28:4 K:BB over 32.1 innings with Toledo. He will give manager A.J. Hinch another left-handed relief option.

JUNE 12, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Competing for bullpen spot Gage, who signed a minor-league contract with the Tigers on Dec. 20, gave up two earned runs on one hit and two walks while striking out one batter in one inning of relief Friday i...

Impact Gage previously saw big-league action in 2022 and 2023 with the Blue Jays and Astros, respectively, but he spent the entire 2024 campaign at the Triple-A level between stops with the Dodgers and Mets organizations, logging a 4.10 ERA and 51:22 K:BB in 41.2 innings. Though he's getting a chance to compete for a spot in the Tigers' Opening Day bullpen during spring training, the 32-year-old southpaw will most likely be headed to Triple-A Toledo to begin the campaign.

FEBRUARY 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Outrighted to Triple-A The Mets outrighted Gage to Triple-A Syracuse on Monday, Michael Mayer of MetsmerizedOnline.com reports.

Impact Gage has accepted the assignment and will remain in the organization. The lefty spent all of 2024 at the Triple-A level, collecting a 4.10 ERA and 51:22 K:BB over 41.2 innings.

NOVEMBER 4, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Sent down to minors The Mets optioned Gage to Triple-A Syracuse on Wednesday.

Impact Gage was just recalled from Syracuse on Monday but did not make an appearance. The Mets are doing some reshuffling with their bullpen after making a couple additions at the trade deadline.

JULY 31, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Recalled from Triple-A The Mets recalled Gage from Triple-A Syracuse on Monday.

Impact The Mets are swapping left-handed relievers, with Gage taking the spot of Jake Diekman, who has been designated for assignment. Gage holds a 3.42 ERA and 34:14 K:BB over 26.1 innings at the Triple-A level in 2024 and collected a 1.83 ERA in 16 appearances at the big-league level from 2022-23.

JULY 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Sent to Queens The Mets acquired Gage from the Dodgers on Sunday in exchange for cash considerations. He was subsequently optioned to Triple-A Syracuse.

Impact The Dodgers added Gage to their 40-man roster last week, and he was quickly shipped off to another organization. The left-hander has a 4.29 ERA, 1.38 WHIP and 27:12 K:BB over 21 innings at the Triple-A level this season.

JULY 7, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Joins 40-man roster The Dodgers added Gage to their 40-man roster Wednesday, Jon Heyman of the New York Post reports.

Impact Gage exercised an opt-out clause in his minor-league contract Wednesday, but he'll instead remain with the organization now that he owns a spot on the 40-man. The 31-year-old southpaw will remain in Triple-A, however, where he's posted a 2.79 ERA and 1.31 WHIP in 19.1 innings this season. J.P. Feyereisen was outrighted to Oklahoma City in a corresponding move.

JULY 4, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Released by Dodgers Gage was released by the Dodgers on Tuesday.

Impact Gage had been designated for assignment and the Dodgers have decided to cut him loose after he cleared waivers. The left-handed reliever holds a 1.83 ERA and 20:9 K:BB across 19.2 innings in the majors, so he shouldn't have trouble latching on in another organization.

APRIL 3, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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