Michael Plassmeyer - MLB News, Rumors, & Updates

Sent to minors camp The Rangers reassigned Plassmeyer to minor-league camp Sunday.

Impact Plassmeyer previously made three appearances at the big-league level with the Phillies between the 2022 and 2023 seasons, but he pitched exclusively at the Triple-A level in the Pirates organization in 2024, logging a 7.75 ERA and 1.54 WHIP while striking out 83 batters over 67.1 innings. He caught on with Texas in December on a minor-league deal and received an invitation to big-league spring training, but he didn't perform well enough in camp to earn a spot in the Opening Day bullpen. He'll likely head to Triple-A Round Rock to begin the upcoming season, though it's unclear whether the 28-year-old lefty will work as a starter or reliever.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

MiLB deal with Texas The Rangers signed Plassmeyer to a minor-league contract Tuesday.

Impact Plassmeyer, 28, spent the 2024 season at Triple-A Indianapolis in the Pirates organization, posting a 7.93 ERA but also an 86:13 K:BB over 70.1 innings. The lefty has starter and reliever experience and it's not clear which role the Rangers have planned for him, but he's likely to begin the year at Triple-A Round Rock.

DECEMBER 11, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Signs with Pirates Plassmeyer signed a minor-league contract with the Pirates on Friday.

Impact Plassmeyer was lit up during his lone MLB appearance last season, surrendering 10 runs (nine earned) to the Mets over the course of 3.2 innings. The left-hander registered a 5.05 ERA and 1.47 WHIP through 67.2 frames with the Phillies' Triple-A affiliate, and he'll now serve as organizational rotation depth for the Pirates.

JANUARY 4, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Optioned Sunday Plassmeyer was optioned the Phillies spring training complex Sunday.

Impact The 26-year-old was called up to start the penultimate contest of the regular season Saturday in Game 2 of the doubleheader against the Mets, but he was rocked for 10 runs (nine earned) across 3.2 innings. Plassmeyer spent most of the campaign at Triple-A Lehigh Valley and posted a 5.05 ERA in 14 starts, so he's unlikely to receive a look during the playoffs for Philadelphia.

OCTOBER 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Hammered in first MLB start Plassmeyer (0-1) took the loss in the second game of Saturday's doubleheader against the Mets, surrendering 10 runs (nine earned) on eight hits - including three home runs -- over...

Impact With the Phillies already locked into the No. 4 seed in the National League playoffs, Plassmeyer got called up for his season debut and first career big-league start so the team could avoid using any arms it might need in the wild-card round, which starts Tuesday. The 26-year-old southpaw got through the first inning unscathed but quickly fell apart after that, serving up a pair of homers to Francisco Alvarez and another to Francisco Lindor before getting the hook. Plassmeyer posted a 5.05 ERA over 67.2 innings at Triple-A this season, and he's unlikely to be a factor for Philly in the postseason.

OCTOBER 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Promotion official The Phillies selected Plassmeyer from Triple-A Lehigh Valley to start the second game of Saturday's doubleheader against the Mets.

Impact Plassmeyer spent most of the season with Lehigh Valley, logging a 5.05 ERA and 1.47 WHIP while striking out 74 batters and walking 30 over the course of 67.2 innings. He's appeared in two major-league games in his career, though Saturday's nightcap will mark his first time starting an MLB contest. Luis Ortiz was optioned to the Phillies' Florida complex, and Erich Uelmen (undisclosed) was placed on the 60-day injured list to clear a space on the roster for Plassmeyer.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Expected to start nightcap Plassmeyer is with the Phillies on Saturday and is expected to start the nightcap of the doubleheader against the Mets, Matt Gelb of The Athletic reports.

Impact The Phillies have to cover 27 innings this weekend and are locked into the fourth seed in the National League even if they lose all three contests, so their primary concern will likely be ensuring that their most important arms stay fresh for the postseason. That could mean a first major-league start for Plassmeyer, a 26-year-old who's MLB experience to date consists of 7.1 innings of relief work last season. He owns a 5.05 ERA and 1.46 WHIP in 14 starts and two relief appearances for Triple-A Lehigh Valley this season.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Thriving in return at Triple-A Plassmeyer (undisclosed) has turned in a 1.32 ERA, 0.88 WHIP and 16:5 K:BB across 13.2 innings in three appearances for Triple-A Lehigh Valley since being reinstated from the affil...

Impact Plassmeyer had been sidelined since late May with the unspecified injury before reporting to High-A Jersey Shore in early August for a three-start rehab assignment and then rejoining the Lehigh Valley rotation. Though he's turned in strong results since being activated from the IL, Plassmeyer doesn't possess a spot on the Phillies' 40-man roster and may not be in the mix for a late-season promotion to the big-league bullpen.

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Back with Phillies Plassmeyer (undisclosed) signed a minor-league contract with the Phillies on Friday, Scott Lauber of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.

Impact Plassmeyer was released by the Phillies on Tuesday to free up a spot on the 40-man roster, but he will remain in Philadelphia's farm system and immediately return to the 7-day injured list. The 26-year-old southpaw holds a 6.95 ERA and 1.68 WHIP with 47 strikeouts through 44 innings.

JUNE 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Released by Philly Plassmeyer was released by the Phillies on Tuesday.

Impact This move frees up a 40-man roster spot for Rafael Marchan (hand/wrist), who was activated from the 60-day injured list and optioned to Triple-A Lehigh Valley. Plassmeyer had been struggled to the tune of a 6.95 ERA through 44 innings of work this season at the Triple-A level.

JUNE 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Goes on minor-league IL Plassmeyer (undisclosed) was placed on the 7-day injured list Wednesday at Triple-A Lehigh Valley, Matt Gelb of The Athletic reports.

Impact There's no public diagnosis yet, but Plassmeyer will miss at least one turn in the IronPigs' rotation. It could serve as a sort of reset for the 26-year-old left-hander, who has struggled to a 6.95 ERA and 1.68 WHIP through 44 innings of work this season in the International League.

MAY 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

IronPigs: Michael Plassmeyer struggles again, City Series announced and Darick Hall among roster moves Michael Plassmeyer had no problem throwing strikes in Tuesday’s series opener against rival Scranton/Wilkes-Barre. But the Lehigh Valley pit...

MAY 31, 2023 • MCALL.COM

Sent to minors The Phillies optioned Plassmeyer to Triple-A Lehigh Valley on Monday.

Impact Plassmeyer's odds of breaking camp with the big club appeared to improve when Ranger Suarez experienced a setback in his recovery from left forearm tightness that will result in him opening the season on the injured list, but the Phillies will turn to Matt Strahm rather than Plassmeyer to fill the opening in the rotation. A 26-year-old lefty, Plassmeyer made his big-league debut as a reliever in 2022 but otherwise worked primarily as a starter between stops with Lehigh Valley and Triple-A Sacramento in the Giants organization last season, logging a collective 4.21 ERA, 1.25 WHIP and 129 strikeouts in 128.1 innings between the two affiliates.

MARCH 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Plassmeyer Could Provide Relief Out Of Phillies Bullpen Michael Plassmeyer could see more action by providing valuable relief in the 2023 season.

FEBRUARY 9, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Not on wild-card roster Plassmeyer was left off the Phillies' roster for the NL Wild Card Series against the Cardinals on Friday, Alex Coffey of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.

Impact Plassmeyer appeared in only two big-league games this season, so it's not a surprise he's not on the active roster for the postseason. He was acquired by the Phillies from the Giants in June and had a 2.41 ERA, 1.05 WHIP and 82:23 K:BB over 82 innings (16 starts) for Triple-A Lehigh Valley after the trade.

OCTOBER 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Takes first loss Plassmeyer (0-1) took the loss Wednesday against Houston, allowing three runs on nine hits and one walk over six innings while striking out six.

Impact Plassmeyer relieved Bailey Falter at the start of the second inning and allowed the leadoff man to reach base in back-to-back innings. It cost 25-year-old lefty the second time when Chas McCormick ripped to left to score Mauricio Dubon before the former came around to score himself two at-bats later. Plassmeyer later served up a solo homer to Christian Vazquez in the seventh to put the Phillies in a 3-0 hole. It was just his second big-league appearance of the year after recording a 4.21 ERA and 1.25 WHIP this season in Triple-A.

OCTOBER 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Recalled from minors Plassmeyer was recalled from Triple-A Lehigh Valley on Wednesday.

Impact Plassmeyer made his major-league debut Aug. 23 and struck out one in 1.1 perfect innings. He was sent down afterward but will provide an extra arm in the bullpen during Wednesday's regular-season finale after Chris Devenski was optioned to Lehigh Valley.

OCTOBER 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Summoned from Triple-A Plassmeyer's contract was selected from Triple-A Lehigh Valley on Monday.

Impact Plassmeyer was traded from the Giants to the Phillies in early June, and he's posted a 2.83 ERA and 1.07 WHIP in 54 innings over 11 starts in Lehigh Valley since joining his new organization. The southpaw hasn't yet made his major-league debut but will likely serve as a multi-inning reliever for Philadelphia.

AUGUST 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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