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Former top Pirates prospect could become next NPB success story A former top Pirates prospect is embarking on a new chapter of his career, as right-handed pitcher Roansy Contreras is headed overseas to su...

JANUARY 28 • RUMBUNTER.COM

Signs in Japan Contreras signed with the Rakuten Golden Eagles on Thursday.

Impact Contreras spent the 2025 season split between the Orioles and Rockies organizations, working both as a starter and reliever. He was released by Colorado on Wednesday, and he signed overseas just one day later.

NOVEMBER 14, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Released by Rockies The Rockies released Contreras on Wednesday.

Impact It's the first official transaction by new president of baseball operations Paul DePodesta. Contreras was a late-season waiver claim of the Rockies, allowing eight runs over 8.1 innings before his season ended in late September due to a hand contusion.

NOVEMBER 13, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Rockies take road skid into matchup against the Giants

The Colorado Rockies will try to stop their seven-game road losing streak in a matchup against the San Francisco Giants

SEPTEMBER 28, 2025 • Associated Press

Rockies face the Giants looking to break road losing streak

The Colorado Rockies visit the San Francisco Giants looking to end a six-game road skid

SEPTEMBER 27, 2025 • Associated Press

Rockies look to stop losing streak in game against the Giants

The Colorado Rockies are looking to end their three-game losing streak with a victory over the San Francisco Giants

SEPTEMBER 26, 2025 • Associated Press

Rockies take road skid into matchup against the Mariners

The Colorado Rockies will look to stop their four-game road slide in a matchup against the Seattle Mariners

SEPTEMBER 25, 2025 • Associated Press

Lands on IL with hand injury The Rockies placed Contreras on the 15-day injured list Wednesday due to a right hand contusion.

Impact Contreras' move to the IL means he'll be shut down for the rest of the season, though he should be ready for spring training. He was claimed off waivers by the Rockies on Sept. 2 after being DFA'd by the Orioles in late August. Across four bullpen appearances for Colorada, Contreras allowed eight runs on 9 hits and one walk while striking out four across 8.1 innings.

SEPTEMBER 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Claimed by Rockies The Rockies claimed Contreras off waivers from the Orioles on Tuesday.

Impact Contreras does not have minor-league options remaining, so he'll go onto the Rockies' active roster, either in a starter or long relief role. The righty tossed 4.1 scoreless frames for the Orioles in a bulk relief outing last week, so he is stretched out.

SEPTEMBER 2, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Removed from 40-man roster The Orioles designated Contreras for assignment Thursday.

Impact Contreras fared well in a bulk-relief appearance during Wednesday's 3-2 loss to the Red Sox, striking out a pair over 4.1 scoreless innings. However, he will now lose his spot on the roster as the Orioles clear room in the bullpen for waiver pickup Shawn Dubin. If Contreras clears waivers, he would have the ability to elect free agency.

AUGUST 28, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Removed from 40-man roster The Orioles designated Contreras for assignment Thursday.

Impact Contreras fared well in a bulk relief appearance Wednesday versus the Red Sox, striking out a pair over 4.1 scoreless innings. However, he will now be cleared off the 26-man and 40-man rosters as waiver claim Shawn Dubin is officially added to the active roster. If Contreras clears waivers, he would have the ability to elect free agency.

AUGUST 28, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Orioles' bullpen nearly goes distance before collapse in 3-2 loss to Red Sox After Roansy Contreras, Dietrich Enns and Keegan Akin nearly pushed the Orioles to the finish line, a late Red Sox homer spoiled the night.

AUGUST 28, 2025 • BALTIMORESUN.COM

Orioles move RHP Brandon Young to 60-day IL, ending rookie's season

The Baltimore Orioles have placed Brandon Young on the 60-day injured list, ending a frustrating season for the rookie right-hander

AUGUST 27, 2025 • Associated Press

Contract selected The Orioles selected Contreras' contract from Triple-A Norfolk on Wednesday.

Impact Contreras is slated to serve as a bulk reliever in Wednesday's game against the Red Sox in what will be his first appearance at the big-league level in 2025. The right-hander has produced a 3.73 ERA and 70:33 K:BB over 91.2 innings covering 14 starts and 14 relief appearances with Norfolk this season.

AUGUST 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Joins taxi squad, could draw start Contreras has joined the Orioles' taxi squad and could start Wednesday's game versus the Red Sox, Jake Rill of MLB.com reports.

Impact Contreras has spent the entirety of the 2025 campaign at Triple-A Norfolk, holding a 3.73 ERA and 70:33 K:BB over 91.2 innings covering 14 starts and 14 relief appearances. His last two outings were out of the bullpen, but Contreras threw 63 pitches in his last appearance, so he's stretched out to provide some length.

AUGUST 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Clears waivers Contreras cleared outright waivers and was sent to Triple-A Norfolk on Thursday, Cordell Woodland of 105.7 The Fan Baltimore reports.

Impact Contreras lost his 40-man roster spot on the same day and will stick within the organization. He struggled this spring and has bounced around several different organizations the last few seasons, though he could emerge as a long relief option at some point during the campaign.

MARCH 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Loses 40-man spot The Orioles designated Contreras for assignment Thursday.

Impact Contreras was competing for a spot in the Orioles' Opening Day bullpen as a multi-inning reliever but didn't distinguish himself this spring, yielding six earned runs on nine hits and four walks while striking out eight over eight frames during the Grapefruit League. Since he didn't have minor-league options remaining, the Orioles will risk losing him to waivers by designating him for assignment. Contreras has now been DFA'd on six separate occasions by five organizations since last May.

MARCH 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

5 takeaways from Pirates' no-hit spring training loss to the Orioles BRADENTON, Fla. — Orioles pitchers Zach Eflin, Yennier Cano, Cionel Perez, Bryan Baker, Gregory Soto, Roansy Contreras and Riley Cooper thre...

MARCH 22, 2025 • POST-GAZETTE.COM

Stretched out this spring Orioles manager Brandon Hyde said Friday that Contreras will be stretched out this spring in case he's needed as a starting pitcher or long reliever, Andy Kostka of TheBaltimoreBan...

Impact Contreras is out of minor-league options, so he'll need to be included on the Opening Day roster or will have to go through waivers again after being claimed five times this offseason (including twice by the Orioles). The righty made just three starts and 46 relief appearances last season, but he has extensive starting experience. If Contreras does head north with the Orioles, he'll likely be in line for a long relief role.

FEBRUARY 28, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Back with Baltimore The Orioles claimed Contreras off waivers from the Yankees on Friday.

Impact Contreras' journey via waivers continues. He's been claimed five times this offseason, and this is the second time he's been scooped up by the Orioles. The right-hander is out of minor-league options, so he will have to make Baltimore's Opening Day roster or be exposed to waivers again.

FEBRUARY 7, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Yankees claim RHPs Roansy Contreras, Allan Winans The New York Yankees claimed right-handed pitchers Roansy Contreras and Allan Winans off waivers Thursday from the Baltimore Orioles and Atl...

JANUARY 23, 2025 • KANSASCITY.COM

Picked up by Pinstripes The Yankees claimed Contreras off waivers from Baltimore on Thursday.

Impact Contreras began the offseason as a member of the Angels but has since bounced around between Texas, Cincinnati, Baltimore and now New York. Because the 25-year-old righty has no more options remaining, he will need to make the Yankees' Opening Day roster to avoid landing on waivers yet again.

JANUARY 23, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Booted off another 40-man roster The Orioles designated Contreras for assignment Wednesday.

Impact The transaction frees up a 40-man roster spot for Jacob Amaya, who was claimed off waivers. Contreras was a waiver claim himself just last week and could be on the move again. The righty has bounced around to four different organizations since October.

JANUARY 16, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Claimed by Baltimore The Orioles claimed Contreras off waivers from the Reds on Friday.

Impact Contreras has now bounced around from the Angels to the Rangers to the Reds and now to the Orioles via the waivers process since late October. He is out of minor-league options, so the right-hander will have to be on Baltimore's Opening Day roster -- likely as a long reliever -- or would need to go through the waivers process again.

JANUARY 10, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Dodgers trade Gavin Lux to Reds after signing South Korean infielder Hyeseong Kim

Second baseman Gavin Lux has been traded from the Dodgers to the Cincinnati Reds, three days after Los Angeles agreed to a $12.5 million, three-year contract with infielder Hyeseon...

JANUARY 7, 2025 • Associated Press

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