Taylor Widener - MLB News, Rumors, & Updates

Headed to Korea Widener signed with the NC Dinos of Korea on Tuesday, Jee-ho Yoo of the Yonhap News Agency reports.

Impact Widener will be paid $743,000 to head overseas after being removed from the Diamondbacks' 40-man roster earlier this month. The 28-year-old holds a 4.26 ERA and 1.44 WHIP across 49 appearances -- 13 starts -- at the major-league level.

JANUARY 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Clears waivers Widener was outrighted to Triple-A Reno on Jan. 5 after clearing waivers.

Impact The 28-year-old right-hander thus remains in the Arizona organization after being recently moved off the 40-man roster. Widener made 14 appearances out of the Diamondbacks bullpen in 2022, logging a 3.63 ERA and 1.56 WHIP in 17.1 innings.

JANUARY 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Designated for assignment Widener was designated for assignment by Arizona on Friday.

Impact The 28-year-old reliever recorded a career-best 3.63 ERA alongside a 1.56 WHIP through 17.1 major-league frames last season. He dominated against left-handed batters -- they hit just .087 off Widener in 2022 -- though righties were able to hit him around quite a bit (.392 AVG). There's a good chance Widener gets claimed by another team, where he could still serve as a serviceable bullpen option in 2023.

DECEMBER 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Villar single in 10th, Giants beat D-backs in home finale

Rookie David Villar hit a two-run, bases-loaded single with nobody out in the 10th inning to give the San Francisco Giants a 4-3 victory against the Arizona Diamondbacks, a dramati...

OCTOBER 3, 2022 • Associated Press

Altuve homers twice as Astros rout Diamondbacks 10-2

Jose Altuve hit two of Houston’s five home runs to lead the Astros to a 10-2 victory over Arizona on Tuesday night in a game where Yordan Alvarez left with an ankle injury

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022 • Associated Press

Kershaw, Dodgers win another NL West title, blank D-backs

Clayton Kershaw pitched seven dominant innings and the Los Angeles Dodgers won the NL West for the ninth time in 10 seasons, blanking the Arizona Diamondbacks 4-0

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022 • Associated Press

Díaz 7 RBIs, Cron 504-foot HR lead Rox over D-Backs 13-10

Elías Díaz hit a game-ending, three-run homer to give him seven RBIs, C

SEPTEMBER 10, 2022 • Associated Press

Optioned to Triple-A Widener was optioned to Triple-A Reno on Wednesday.

Impact Widener was called up by Arizona on Monday, but he didn't appear in any games during his time on the active roster. He'll head back to the minors as part of a move after Tommy Henry's contract was selected Wednesday.

AUGUST 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Recalled from Reno Widener was recalled from Triple-A Reno on Monday.

Impact The Diamondbacks had an open roster spot after trading fellow pitcher Luke Weaver, so they decided to bring up Widener from the minor-league ranks.

AUGUST 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Sent down Tuesday Widener was optioned to Triple-A Reno on Tuesday.

Impact Widener rejoined the Diamondbacks' bullpen Friday, but he'll head back to the minors after he gave up three runs on four hits and a walk while striking out one in 1.2 innings Monday against the Reds. Left-hander Tyler Gilbert was recalled to start Tuesday's game in Cincinnati.

JUNE 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Greene retires 20 straight in rain-shortened win for Reds

Hunter Greene allowed a bunt single to begin the game and then faced the minimum through seven innings, retiring his final 20 batters as the Cincinnati Reds defeated the Arizona Di...

JUNE 7, 2022 • Associated Press

Thomas hits 2 of Diamondbacks' 5 HRs in win over Pirates

Rookie Alek Thomas hit two of Arizona’s five home runs and the Diamondbacks opened a long road trip by beating the Pittsburgh Pirates 8-6

JUNE 4, 2022 • Associated Press

Recalled by Arizona Widener was recalled from Triple-A Reno on Friday.

Impact Widener was sent to Reno in early May, but he'll rejoin the big-league club after spending just over a month in the minors. He's allowed two runs in three innings over three relief appearances for the Diamondbacks in 2022.

JUNE 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Gallen out-pitches López, Diamondbacks outlast Marlins 5-4

Zac Gallen outpitched Pablo López as the Arizona Diamondbacks built a lead and held on to beat the Miami Marlins 5-4

MAY 3, 2022 • Associated Press

Optioned to Triple-A Widener was optioned to Triple-A Reno on Monday.

Impact The reliever was moved as a result of the Diamondbacks' active roster dropping from 28 to 26 men Monday. Widener has appeared in three games this season, surrendering two runs on five hits and a walk while striking out two batters over three innings. The 27-year-old will likely get another shot in the big leagues at some point this season.

MAY 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Megill shines for Mets, beating sloppy Diamondbacks 6-2

Tylor Megill threw 6 2/3 impressive innings, Francisco Lindor added a pair of hits and the New York Mets beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 6-2

APRIL 24, 2022 • Associated Press

Recalled from Triple-A Widener was recalled from Triple-A Reno on Sunday.

Impact The 27-year-old missed out on Arizona's Opening Day roster but will join the team Sunday with Humberto Castellanos heading to the paternity list. Widener started in 13 of 23 appearances for Arizona last year and had a 4.35 ERA, 1.45 WHIP and 73:37 K:BB over 70.1 innings, but he should fill a low-leverage role out of the bullpen this time around.

APRIL 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Sent to Triple-A Widener was optioned to Triple-A Reno on Saturday.

Impact Widener recorded a 4.35 ERA in 70.1 innings as a swingman last season, but his FIP came in at 5.56 thanks in part to an 11.6 percent walk rate. He'll be an option when the Diamondbacks need more pitching depth but will have to make his case for playing time at the Triple-A level for now.

APRIL 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Works two innings in start Widener allowed one run on four hits while striking out two over two innings in Thursday's spring training game against the Brewers.

Impact Widener, who split time in the Diamondbacks' rotation and bullpen in 2021, started Thursday's game and has an outside chance for the No. 5 starter job. Arizona's signing of Zach Davies earlier this week appears to make him the frontrunner, but if Davies and/or Zac Gallen (shoulder) isn't ready by the first week of the season, there could be a slot for Widener or several other candidates being stretched out.

MARCH 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Castellanos expected to start for the Diamondbacks against the Rockies

The Rockies will start Jon Gray on Friday while the Diamondbacks are expected to counter with Humberto Castellanos

OCTOBER 1, 2021 • Associated Press

Braves ride big 5th inning to win, extend NL East lead

Austin Riley had three doubles and three RBIs, Adam Duvall added a two-run homer and the Atlanta Braves extended their lead in the NL East by beating the Arizona Diamondbacks 11-4

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021 • Associated Press

Moving to bullpen Widener is moving to the bullpen, Jose M. Romero of the Arizona Republic reports.

Impact Widener's turn in the rotation is due this weekend, but he won't be making the start. It's unclear who will fill in, but Merrill Kelly (COVID-19 protocols) is an option. "We had a discussion with him and we feel at this point and time ... we want to see what others can do," Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo said. "That's one part of it. The other part of it is, we want to manage his work load a little bit. He's come off of two stints on the IL and we want to give him the ability to go in the bullpen and catch his breath a little bit." Widener has a 4.28 ERA and 1.39 WHIP over 13 starts this season.

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Diamondbacks pound Darvish with 6-run 3rd, beat Padres 8-3

Josh VanMeter homered in a six-run third inning as the Arizona Diamondbacks knocked out Yu Darvish on the way to an 8-3 victory over the San Diego Padres

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021 • Associated Press

Widener moves to 'pen to manage workload PHOENIX -- The D-backs will shift Taylor Widener to the bullpen for the final month of the season to get a look at some other starting pitch...

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021 • MLB.COM

Gives up two runs in no-decision Widener allowed two runs on five hits and three walks while striking out four in five innings in Friday's loss to the Phillies. He didn't factor into the decision.

Impact Widener lasted five innings for a fourth consecutive outing, but he's settled for no-decisions in three of those four appearances. However, the right-hander has been much more effective recently after he gave up five runs in each of his first three outings after the All-Star break. He's posted a 2.70 ERA in 20 innings across his last four outings and tentatively lines up to make his next start at home against the Padres on Wednesday.

AUGUST 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

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