Impact Otanez is a hard thrower with a 34.1 percent strikeout rate but also a 14 percent walk rate over 39.1 big-league innings. The 28-year-old will compete for a spot in the Rangers' bullpen.
NOVEMBER 5 • ROTOWIRE
MICHEL OTAÑEZ
0-0 W-L •
2.25 WHIP •
13.50 ERA
0-0 W-L
2.25 WHIP
13.50 ERA
Picked up by Rangers The Rangers claimed Otanez off waivers from the Athletics on Wednesday.
Returns from IL Otanez (undisclosed) was activated from the 7-day injured list Friday.
Impact Otanez missed nearly two and a half months while on the mend from an unspecified injury. He appeared in a game for Triple-A Las Vegas on Friday, surrendering one run on two hits while striking out one over one inning.
AUGUST 19 • ROTOWIRE
On shelf at Triple-A Triple-A Las Vegas placed Otanez on its 7-day injured list June 8 due to an unspecified injury.
Impact The 27-year-old right-hander possesses a spot on the Athletics' 40-man roster but had been with Las Vegas since late May after getting optioned. Otanez owns a 5.40 ERA, 2.26 WHIP and 9:6 K:BB in 6.2 innings over seven relief appearances with the Triple-A club this season.
JUNE 29 • ROTOWIRE
Sent to Triple-A The Athletics optioned Otanez to Triple-A Las Vegas on Wednesday.
Impact Otanez started the season on the IL before being activated May 13. He's struggled since joining the active roster, yielding eight runs with a 6:5 K:BB in 5.1 innings spanning six appearances. The 27-year-old will look to get back on track in Las Vegas. The recently acquired Sean Newcomb will take Otanez's spot on the 26-man roster.
MAY 28 • ROTOWIRE
Flores hits 3 homers and drives in 8 runs to back Webb as Giants thump A's 9-1
Wilmer Flores homered three times — including a grand slam — and drove in eight runs to back a strong start by Logan Webb, leading the San Francisco Giants past the Athletics 13-5MAY 17 • Associated Press
Ready to make season debut The Athletics reinstated Otanez (shoulder) from the 15-day injured list Tuesday.
Impact Otanez wrapped up his last rehab assignment Monday after going through them since April 26. The right-hander is now set up to find himself in the middle of the Athletics' bullpen after missing the beginning of the season due to the right shoulder sprain. The Athletics placed T.J. McFarland on the 15-day injured list as part of a corresponding move.
MAY 13 • ROTOWIRE
Makes fourth rehab appearance Otanez (shoulder) struck out three and allowed two hits and no walks over two scoreless innings in his rehab appearance Sunday with Triple-A Las Vegas.
Impact Otanez has been on the shelf all season due to a right shoulder sprain, but he appears to be on the cusp of a return from the 15-day injured list. After he was briefly shut down following an April 26 rehab appearance with Single-A Stockton, Otanez headed to Las Vegas earlier this month and has made four appearances for the Triple-A club over the past week. Otanez is likely to fill a middle-relief role for the Athletics once activated.
MAY 12 • ROTOWIRE
Langeliers leads Athletics against the Yankees following 4-hit performance
The Athletics take on the New York Yankees after Shea Langeliers had four hits against the Yankees on SaturdayMAY 11 • Associated Press
Yankees take on the Athletics after Dominguez's 3-home run game
The New York Yankees take on the Athletics after Jasson Domínguez hit three home runs on Friday in a 10-2 win over the AthleticsMAY 10 • Associated Press
Athletics play the Yankees after Wilson's 4-hit game
The Athletics play the New York Yankees after Jacob Wilson's four-hit game on WednesdayMAY 9 • Associated Press
Athletics play the Mariners in series rubber match
Both the Athletics and the Seattle Mariners are looking for a series win with a victory on WednesdayMAY 7 • Associated Press
Athletics bring 1-0 series advantage over Mariners into game 2
The Athletics play the Seattle Mariners, leading the series 1-0MAY 6 • Associated Press
Marlins and Athletics meet to determine series winner
The Miami Marlins and Athletics play on Sunday with the winner claiming the three-game seriesMAY 4 • Associated Press
Athletics try to keep win streak alive against the Marlins
The Athletics are looking to build upon a three-game win streak with a victory against the Miami MarlinsMAY 3 • Associated Press
Stowers leads Marlins against the Athletics after 4-hit outing
The Miami Marlins play the Athletics after Kyle Stowers' four-hit game on WednesdayMAY 2 • Associated Press
Athletics and Texas Rangers meet in game 4 of series
The Athletics lead 2-1 in a four-game series against the Texas RangersMAY 1 • Associated Press
Texas Rangers host the Athletics Wednesday
The Texas Rangers square off against the Athletics on WednesdayAPRIL 30 • Associated Press
Rangers aim to stop 3-game skid, take on the Athletics
The Texas Rangers aim to stop a three-game skid when they take on the AthleticsAPRIL 29 • Associated Press
Rangers host the Athletics in first of 4-game series
The Texas Rangers start a four-game series at home against the Athletics on MondayAPRIL 28 • Associated Press
Athletics and White Sox meet in series rubber match
The Athletics and Chicago White Sox meet on Sunday with the winner claiming the three-game seriesAPRIL 27 • Associated Press
Set to begin rehab assignment Otanez (shoulder) is set to begin a rehab assignment with Single-A Stockton on April 29, MLB.com reports.
Impact He threw a 15-pitch live bullpen session on April 23, according to the report. Otanez was diagnosed with a right shoulder impingement on March 16. He's expected to fill a high-leverage setup role in front of closer Mason Miller when he returns.
APRIL 26 • ROTOWIRE
Athletics host the White Sox on 3-game home win streak
The Athletics, on a three-game home winning streak, host the Chicago White SoxAPRIL 26 • Associated Press
Athletics play the White Sox in first of 3-game series
The Athletics host the Chicago White Sox to begin a three-game seriesAPRIL 25 • Associated Press
Langeliers leads Athletics against the Rangers after 4-hit game
The Athletics take on the Texas Rangers after Shea Langeliers' four-hit game on WednesdayAPRIL 24 • Associated Press
Rangers play the Athletics with 1-0 series lead
The Texas Rangers lead 1-0 in a three-game series with the AthleticsAPRIL 23 • Associated Press
