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Recalled from Triple-A Hjelle was recalled from Triple-A Sacramento on Wednesday.

Impact Hjelle has had a rough 2023, posting an 8.59 ERA with the Giants and 6.03 mark with Sacramento. He can give them some length out of the bullpen, though, which is needed.

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Optioned to Sacramento The Giants optioned Hjelle to Triple-A Sacramento on Tuesday.

Impact Hjelle surrendered six earned runs on 10 hits over 4.2 innings of long relief in Monday's series opener against the Phillies. He carries an 8.59 ERA across 22 total major-league innings this year.

AUGUST 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Recalled from Triple-A The Giants recalled Hjelle from Triple-A Sacramento on Saturday, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

Impact With Ross Stripling (back) headed for the injured list, Hjelle will come up from the minors to add extra depth to San Francisco's pitching staff. The 26-year-old righty has struggled this season in both the majors and minors, and he likely will be limited to low-leverage situations while with the Giants.

AUGUST 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sent to Triple-A Hjelle was optioned to Triple-A Sacramento on Thursday.

Impact He had an effective appearance Wednesday against the Padres, logging four scoreless innings while striking out five in relief en route to the win. That was easily Hjelle's best MLB appearance of the season, as he entered the game with a 10.13 ERA. He could be back up the next time the Giants need a fresh multi-inning arm.

JUNE 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Earns win in bulk-relief outing Hjelle (2-1) allowed three hits and two walks while striking out five over four scoreless innings to earn the win Wednesday over the Padres.

Impact Hjelle followed opener Ryan Walker, who tossed a scoreless first inning. This was Hjelle's first outing since his call-up from Triple-A Sacramento on Monday, and it was just his fourth scoreless effort in 11 major-league appearances on the season. The right-hander has struggled to a 7.79 ERA, 2.08 WHIP and 21:12 K:BB through 17.1 innings. The Giants appear set to continue patching the holes in their rotation with long-relief outings from pitchers like Hjelle, Tristan Beck, Keaton Winn, Sean Manaea and Jakob Junis. With so many multi-inning options available, it's unclear when Hjelle might next take the mound.

JUNE 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Recalled from Sacramento The Giants recalled Hjelle from Triple-A Sacramento on Monday, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com reports.

Impact With the placement of Scott Alexander (hamstring) on the 15-day injured list Monday, Hjelle will be called on to replace Alexander in the bullpen. The 26-year-old righty holds a 10.13 ERA and 2.33 WHIP through 13.1 innings in the majors this season, and he's been used exclusively out of the bullpen with the Giants despite serving as a starter in Triple-A.

JUNE 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Optioned to Triple-A Hjelle was optioned Tuesday to Triple-A Sacramento, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com reports.

Impact Hjelle was hammered for five earned runs on three hits and three walks in a one-inning relief appearance Monday against the Astros. Cole Waites will fill the vacant spot in the Giants' bullpen Tuesday at Houston.

MAY 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Melts down Monday Hjelle (1-1) allowed five runs on three hits and three walks over one inning, taking the loss Monday versus the Astros.

Impact Hjelle got the last out of the sixth inning without trouble, but the Astros found some success with small ball against him in the seventh. Through 10 appearances, Hjelle has struggled to pitch consistently -- he's been charged with at least one run in seven of those outings. He has a 10.13 ERA, 2.33 WHIP and 16:10 K:BB across 13.1 innings and will likely see most of his action in low-leverage spots for as long as he's on the big-league roster.

MAY 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Grabs first win of year Hjelle (1-0) allowed one hit and plunked a batter but threw a scoreless ninth to pick up the win over the Cardinals on Tuesday.

Impact Hjelle came in to pitch the ninth with the Giants down two runs and did his job to keep them within striking distance. His offense would rally for three runs in the bottom of the frame to walk it off and get him his first win of the year. The 25-year-old has made five appearances since being called back up from Triple-A Sacramento on April 14 and owns a 4.50 ERA, 1.67 WHIP and a 6:1 K:BB over six innings over that span.

APRIL 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Recalled from Triple-A Hjelle was recalled Friday from Triple-A Sacramento, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.

Impact Hjelle was just sent down Wednesday, but the Giants had an opening on their 26-man roster after having to place outfielder Bryce Johnson on the 7-day concussion IL. Hjelle will get another look out of the bullpen.

APRIL 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Optioned to Triple-A Helle was optioned t o Triple-A Sacramento by the Giants on Wednesday.

Impact Hjelle gets the boot from the major-league roster to make room for Darin Ruf after Ruf's contract was selected by the Giants. The 6-foot-11 right-hander will likely be an up-and-down option for the San Francisco bullpen for the remainder of 2023.

APRIL 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Recalled from Triple-A The Giants recalled Hjelle from Triple-A Sacramento on Sunday, Evan Webeck of The San Jose Mercury News reports.

Impact Hjelle is added to the roster after Joey Bart was placed on the 10-day injured list with a back strain. The 6-foot-11 right-hander will be a multi-inning option out of the bullpen while he's with the club.

APRIL 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Denied Opening Day roster spot The Giants optioned Hjelle to Triple-A Sacramento on Thursday.

Impact With Anthony DeSclafani finishing spring training healthy after initially being eased while he worked back from last July's ankle surgery, he appears set to serve as the Giants' long-relief option and preferred spot starter. The presence of DeSclafani and another multi-inning relief option in Jakob Junis leaves no room for Hjelle, who sputtered to a 5.76 ERA and 1.64 WHIP over 25 innings in the big leagues a season ago.

MARCH 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Looks set for bullpen role Hjelle appears to be in line for a spot in the Giants' Opening Day bullpen, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.

Impact Hjelle has covered 15 innings over five Cactus League outings, pitching to an excellent 1.80 ERA and 18:2 K:BB. The Giants' rotation remains crowded even with concerns around Alex Cobb's knee, but Hjelle should get a chance to be a long reliever or tandem starter early in the season. The right-hander made all eight of his major-league appearances out of the bullpen last season, but he's worked exclusively as a starter in the minors.

MARCH 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Impressing this spring Hjelle has allowed two earned runs on nine hits and no walks while striking out 10 over eight innings through three Cactus League appearances.

Impact That's the good news, but as a 25-year-old with all of 25 big-league innings under his belt, Hjelle faces an uphill battle in a crowded competition for a job in the San Francisco rotation. The right-hander logged a 5.76 ERA, 1.64 WHIP and 28:8 K:BB across eight appearances last season, all as a bulk reliever, though he also started 22 times for Triple-A Sacramento and posted a 4.92 ERA and 1.55 WHIP over 97 innings at that level. Hjelle likely needs a bit more time in the minors, but it's encouraging to see him flash some potential in spring training.

MARCH 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Fans eight in bulk-relief role Hjelle did not factor in the decision against San Diego on Monday, pitching five scoreless innings during which he allowed four hits and one walk while striking out eight batters.

Impact John Brebbia started for San Francisco but pitched only one inning. Hjelle ended up logging a starter's workload, throwing 76 pitches over five frames and holding the Padres without a run. It was the second time this season that the right-hander has tossed five innings in relief, and his eight strikeouts Monday were a season high. Hjelle has pitched well over his past three appearances, giving up just three earned runs across 13 innings, but a pair of blowups prior to that means he'll likely finish his rookie campaign with an unappealing 5.76 ERA and 1.64 WHIP.

OCTOBER 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Promoted Sunday Hjelle was recalled from Triple-A Sacramento on Sunday, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com reports.

Impact The 25-year-old was demoted to Sacramento on Saturday but will quickly rejoin the big-league club. Hjelle could provide some length out of the bullpen Sunday with Scott Alexander starting as an opener against the Diamondbacks.

OCTOBER 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Expected back with Giants Hjelle is expected to be recalled by the Giants on Sunday, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

Impact Hjelle was optioned to the minors Saturday, but he will be able to return after Logan Webb (back) was placed on the injured list. The Giants are set to throw a bullpen game Sunday, and Hjelle last pitched Wednesday. That makes him a candidate to work multiple innings against the Diamondbacks.

OCTOBER 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Optioned to minors Hjelle was optioned to Triple-A Sacramento on Saturday, Evan Webeck of The San Jose Mercury News reports.

Impact Hjelle was recalled Wednesday and tossed four innings as the bulk reliever against the Rockies, picking up a win. His regular season may be done, though the Giants could still recall him if another player hits the injured list in a corresponding move. If he doesn't pitch in the big leagues against this season, he'll end his rookie campaign with a 7.20 ERA in 20 innings of relief.

OCTOBER 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Earns win as bulk reliever Hjelle earned the win over Colorado on Wednesday, allowing two runs (one earned) on two hits and two walks while striking out two batters over four innings.

Impact Reliever John Brebbia opened the game for San Francisco and completed one inning. Hjelle followed with four solid frames, and he departed after the fifth with the Giants up by a run. San Francisco was able to keep the lead throughout the remainder of the contest to give Hjelle his first big-league win. Following a rough outing against the Dodgers on Sept. 17 during which he gave up six earned runs in just one inning, Hjelle has bounced back by surrendering a respectable three earned runs over his subsequent eight frames.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Gets call-up Wednesday The Giants recalled Hjelle from Triple-A Sacramento on Wednesday, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

Impact San Francisco placed reliever Jarlin Garcia on the paternity list in a corresponding move to open up a spot on the 28-man active roster for HJelle. Before being optioned to Triple-A on Sept. 21, Hjelle served as a primary pitcher out of the bullpen the previous day in Colorado, covering four innings while allowing two earned runs and striking out three. He could be deployed in bulk relief once again Wednesday behind John Brebbia, who is starting but serving as more of an opener.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Optioned to Triple-A Hjelle was optioned to Triple-A Sacramento on Wednesday.

Impact After giving up six hits and two runs over four innings Wednesday, Hjelle will return to Triple-A. His 8.10 ERA and 2.00 WHIP over nine innings in September was a good indicator this move was coming, and he will now be replaced on the active roster by fellow reliever Jharel Cotton.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Functions as primary pitcher Hjelle allowed two runs on six hits and struck out three over four innings, but he did not factor in the decision during Tuesday's 6-3 win over the Rockies.

Impact Hjelle pitched the fourth through seventh innings, but it was Tyler Rogers who was credited with the win in this one. It was still a positive outing for Hjelle on three days' rest, especially since it was at Coors Field. The right-hander has allowed nine runs in 10 innings since rejoining the big club earlier this month. He has an 8.44 ERA, 2.00 WHIP and 18:5 K:BB through 16 innings across six appearances. It's not clear when Hjelle might pitch again, though he could continue to work as a bulk reliever behind an opener.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Rocked in third inning Hjelle (0-2) took the loss during Saturday's 7-2 defeat at the hands of the Dodgers, allowing six runs on eight hits and one walk in one-plus innings. He failed to record a strikeo...

Impact Hjelle followed opener John Brebbia and permitted two runs on three baserunners in the second inning before allowing six straight baserunners to open the third, prompting his removal. The 25-year-old's allowed multiple runs in three of his five appearances this season, and he possesses a 9.75 ERA along with a 2.17 WHIP in 12 innings.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Called up Saturday Hjelle was recalled from Triple-A Sacramento on Saturday.

Impact The 25-year-old spent just over a week in the minors but will rejoin the major-league club after Luis Ortiz was sent down Saturday. Hjelle will likely be available to serve as a bulk reliever behind opener John Brebbia during Saturday's matchup against the Dodgers.

SEPTEMBER 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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