MARCH 5, 2024 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
SCOTT BARLOW
1-0 W-L •
1.62 WHIP •
4.86 ERA
1-0 W-L
1.62 WHIP
4.86 ERA
Guardians Spring Training Players Of The Game: Split Squad Vs. Giants Cleveland’s José Ramírez, Andrés Giménez, Franco Aleman, and Scott Barlow each performed well in the team’s 6-5 loss to the San Francisco Gi...
Shaping up as setup man Barlow has allowed two runs on five hits and a walk while striking out three over three Cactus League innings.
Impact Barlow's a veteran, so his rough start to spring shouldn't lead to too much panic. He struggled a bit in 2023, pitching to a career-worst 4.37 ERA with a 1.40 WHIP and 79:34 K:BB over 68 innings between the Royals and the Padres. His 3.19 FIP last year suggests he was unlucky, which is a silver lining. Barlow offers ninth-inning experience -- he has 56 career saves and has also added 48 holds. Despite the spring struggles, he should serve as the primary setup man to closer Emmanuel Clase.
MARCH 5, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Reaches deal with Guardians Barlow signed a one-year, $6.7 million deal with the Guardians on Thursday to avoid arbitration, Paul Hoynes of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.
Impact The Guardians acquired Barlow from the Padres in mid-November, the second time in the calendar year he was dealt. It was a disappointing 2023 season for the reliever -- he posted a 4.37 ERA and 1.40 WHIP across 68 innings -- but he had been reliable for a few years prior. If Barlow can bounce back, he should occupy a high-leverage role in Cleveland's bullpen.
JANUARY 12, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Scott Barlow traded, Austin Nola and Tim Hill cut as Padres begin shedding payroll Padres receive reliever Enyel De Los Santos from Cleveland Guardians in exchange for Scott Barlow
NOVEMBER 18, 2023 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM
Padres deal veteran reliever Scott Barlow to Guardians Aug 22, 2023; San Diego, California, USA; San Diego Padres relief pitcher Scott Barlow (58) reacts during the seventh inning against the Mia...
NOVEMBER 18, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Guards acquire Barlow from SD for De Los Santos, sign Laureano to 1-yr deal CLEVELAND -- The Guardians completed a busy non-tender deadline on Friday by acquiring right-handed reliever Scott Barlow from the Padres fo...
NOVEMBER 18, 2023 • MLB.COM
Guardians trade Enyel De Los Santos to Padres for Scott Barlow; sign Ramon Laureano to 1-year deal Scott Barlow saved 13 games last season. Guardians avoid arbitration with Ramon Laureano by signing him to a one-year $5.15 million deal.
NOVEMBER 18, 2023 • CLEVELAND.COM
Traded to Cleveland Cleveland acquired Barlow from the Padres on Friday in exchange for Enyel De Los Santos.
Impact Barlow posted a rough 5.35 ERA through his first 38.2 innings with the Royals in 2023, but he turned it around to the tune of a 3.07 ERA across 29.1 innings following an Aug. 1 trade to San Diego. The 30-year-old right-hander should be a setup option for the Guardians next season.
NOVEMBER 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Padres notes: Scott Barlow finds his fit, Austin Nola update, Steven Wilson's plan Padres reliever Scott Barlow had been rolling until stumbling in his second inning of work on Saturday against the Cardinals
SEPTEMBER 24, 2023 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM
Bryce Miller: Padres desperate for newcomers Garrett Cooper, Ji-Man Choi, Scott Barlow, Rich Hill to alter disappointing 2023 As high-dollar team fails to find its footing, moves to shore things up have fallen flat amid wild-card chase
AUGUST 14, 2023 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM
Shines in Padres debut Barlow earned a hold against Colorado on Wednesday, striking out three batters in 1.2 scoreless innings.
Impact After being acquired in a trade with the Royals on Tuesday, Barlow saw his first action as a Padre on Wednesday, coming on with San Diego holding a 4-1 lead with one out in the sixth frame. The right-handed reliever's own error put a runner on base in that inning, but that was the only misstep by Barlow in an impressive outing during which he threw 15 of 20 pitches for a strike and fanned three batters. Josh Hader is entrenched as the Padres' closer, so Barlow probably won't have many chances to add to the 13 saves he notched while with Kansas City, but he should still see plenty of high-leverage situations as a bridge to Hader.
AUGUST 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Padres acquire reliever Scott Barlow from Royals The Kansas City Royals traded right-handed reliever Scott Barlow to the San Diego Padres at Tuesday’s trade deadline as the Padres pursue a...
AUGUST 2, 2023 • KANSASCITY.COM
MLB Trade Grades: Grading last-minute deadline deals for Scott Barlow, Josh Bell, and more In the final moments before the deadline, Scott Barlow, Josh Bell, Ryan Weathers, Garrett Cooper and others were dealt.
AUGUST 1, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Padres acquiring reliever Barlow from Royals Barlow, 30, joined Kansas City in 2018 and will be a free agent after the 2024 season.
AUGUST 1, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Traded to San Diego The Padres acquired Barlow from the Royals on Tuesday, Jeff Passan of ESPN.comreports.
Impact Barlow has 13 saves this season to go along with an ugly 5.35 ERA, but Kansas City was still able to cash in at the trade deadline. The right-hander pitched to a 2.18 ERA last season and could fill a setup role for closer Josh Hader if he can rediscover that form with the Friars.
AUGUST 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Rangers Eyeing Closers Before Deadline The Texas Rangers are reportedly interested in trading for closers Scott Barlow and David Bednar.
AUGUST 1, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
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Nails down 13th save Barlow gave up a hit and struck out two in a scoreless ninth inning Saturday to record his 13th save of the season in a 10-7 win over the Twins.
Impact The right-hander rebounded from his third blown save of the season in impressive fashion, fanning Alex Kirilloff and Jorge Polanco en route to his fourth save in July. Barlow's recent stumbles have left him with a 5.35 ERA, 1.55 WHIP and 47:22 K:BB through 38.2 innings on the season, but his high-leverage experience could still make him an attractive target for a contender at the trade deadline.
JULY 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Blows save Friday Barlow allowed two runs on two hits and a walk over one inning, taking a blown save in Friday's 8-5 extra-inning win over the Twins.
Impact Barlow couldn't protect a two-run lead in the ninth inning, and the Twins would take the lead in the 10th before Bobby Witt's walk-off grand slam won it for the Royals. Barlow has been bad over his last 10 appearances, a span in which he's allowed 12 runs (11 earned) in 10 innings while taking two of his three blown saves on the year. He's now at a 5.50 ERA, 1.57 WHIP and 45:22 K:BB with 12 saves in 15 chances over 37.2 innings. Barlow may not stay with the Royals beyond the trade deadline, and he would likely have to settle for a setup or committee role at best with any contender if he is traded.
JULY 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Picks up save Monday Barlow allowed two hits in a scoreless inning and earned a save against the Guardians on Monday.
Impact Barlow found himself in a bit of a jam but still finished off the 5-3 victory. He gave up seven runs (six earned) in his previous two outings but still appears to be clinging to the closer role in Kansas City. Barlow has converted 12 of his 14 save chances while registering an unsightly 5.15 ERA through 36.2 innings this season.
JULY 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Locks down save No. 11 Barlow fired a scoreless ninth inning to pick up the save Sunday against the Guardians. He allowed one hit and struck out a batter in the process.
Impact Barlow should've ended the game with a strikeout of Will Brennan, but things got extended after Brennan reached on a dropped third strikeout to bring the tying run to the plate. Barlow wound up getting Myles Straw to line out to close out the game and grab his second save in June. The 30-year-old now sits at a 4.09 ERA, 1.33 WHIP and 44:16 K:BB over 33 innings this year. He's certainly could be another trade candidate for the Royals after they already shipped out Aroldis Chapman, where he'd likely move into a setup role on a playoff team.
JULY 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Notches 10th save Barlow earned a save against the Dodgers on Saturday, allowing one walk and striking out one batter over 1.1 innings.
Impact Barlow blew his previous save opportunity against Cleveland on Tuesday, but he bounced back against the Dodgers. The right-hander entered in the eighth frame with two runners on, two outs and Kansas City up by two runs, and he walked Mookie Betts to load the bases before getting Freddie Freeman to end the inning with a groundout. Barlow followed with a 1-2-3 ninth to notch the save. The veteran now has 10 saves on the campaign after registering a career-high 24 last season.
JULY 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Roughed up in blown save Barlow (2-4) blew the save and took the loss in Tuesday's 2-1 loss to the Guardians. He allowed two runs on two hits and one walk while striking out one over one inning.
Impact Barlow inherited a 1-0 lead in the ninth but failed to convert on the save opportunity, giving up a single to Josh Naylor and a walk to Andres Gimenez before Will Brennan smacked a bases-clearing double to give Cleveland the lead and eventual win. Through 28 appearances (28.2 innings) Barlow owns a 4.40 ERA and a 40:14 K:BB with nine saves while acting as the Royals primary closer all season.
JUNE 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Notches save Thursday Barlow earned a save against the Rays on Thursday, allowing one hit and striking out two batters in a scoreless inning.
Impact Barlow faced a tough task in the outing, as he was summoned to go up against the heart of the Rays' order with KC holding a one-run ninth-inning lead. The veteran gave up a one-out single to Luke Raley but proceeded to strike out Randy Arozarena and Isaac Paredes to nail down the save. Though Barlow's 3.90 season ERA isn't anything to shout about, he's been effective in finishing off contests, recording nine saves in 10 chances.
JUNE 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Notches eighth save Barlow picked up the save in Tuesday's 1-0 win over Detroit. He allowed a hit while logging a strikeout in a scoreless inning.
Impact Barlow improved to 8-for-9 in save chances, finishing out Kansas City's shutout victory. The 30-year-old Barlow had been shaky of late, allowing three runs over his last three appearances (2.2 innings). He now sports a 4.05 ERA with a 1.28 WHIP and 37:13 K:BB over 26.2 innings this season. Barlow is still the primary closing option in Kansas City, though save chances have been rare on a last-place Royals team.
JUNE 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
