T.J. Zeuch - MLB News, Rumors, & Updates

Cut loose by Philadelphia The Phillies released Zeuch on Saturday.

Impact Zeuch saw action in the big leagues in each of the past four seasons, but he's spent the entirety of the 2023 campaign in the minors at Lehigh Valley. The 28-year-old right-hander was handed his walking papers after posting a 5.06 ERA, 1.48 WHIP and 42:29 K:BB in 74.2 innings at the Triple-A level.

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Cut by Cincy Zeuch (back) was released by the Reds on Wednesday.

Impact Zeuch had been sidelined with a back issue, but considering he gave up 18 earned runs in 10.2 innings across three MLB starts (six earned runs apiece), this roster move was performance-related. The 6-foot-7 righty also had more walks (seven) than strikeouts (five) with the Reds. He will likely catch on elsewhere on a minor-league deal in advance of 2023 spring training.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Optioned to Triple-A Zeuch was optioned to Triple-A Louisville on Saturday.

Impact The decision to send Zeuch down to the minors comes after two starts in which he gave up six runs over four innings both times. This move now leaves the Reds with four starters in their rotation, meaning a replacement for Zeuch is likely to come in the near future.

AUGUST 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

From his Ohio yard to here: Zeuch makes 1st start in Cincy CINCINNATI -- It’s not unusual for a young ballplayer to stand in their backyard, glove in hand, pretending to run on to the field for the t...

AUGUST 17, 2022 • MLB.COM

Crushed in loss Zeuch (0-2) took the loss Tuesday against Philadelphia, allowing six runs on 11 hits and a walk while striking out one in four innings.

Impact Twelve of the 24 batters to face Zeuch reached safely, including homers by Darick Hall, Nick Castellanos and Rhys Hoskins. Zeuch came out to pitch the fifth but, after allowing two hits, he was removed without having recorded an out. The 26-year-old has allowed six runs in four innings in each of his two starts for the Reds. Should he make another start for Cincinnati, it will likely be early next week in Philadelphia.

AUGUST 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Keeps spot in rotation Zeuch is listed as the Reds' scheduled starting pitcher for Monday's game against the Phillies.

Impact Zeuch will make his second straight turn through the rotation, but it's most likely due to the Reds' lack of appealing alternatives rather than being based on merit. In his first big-league outing of 2022 last week against the Mets, Zeuch took the loss after giving up six earned runs on six hits and two walks over four innings.

AUGUST 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Mauled by Mets Zeuch (0-1) took the loss Wednesday, surrendering six runs on six hits and two walks over four innings as the Reds fell 10-2 to the Mets. He struck out four and hit two batters wit...

Impact The only clean inning Zeuch tossed in his Cincinnati debut was his final one, as New York racked up runs in each of the first three frames on the afternoon. The 27-year-old right-hander didn't make much of a case to stick around in the rotation, throwing only 54 of 91 pitches for strikes, but he could get another turn or two until the Reds' staff begins to get healthier.

AUGUST 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Lindor scores 3 more, Mets thump Reds for 6th straight win

Francisco Lindor scored three times, tying a franchise record by scoring a run in 13 consecutive games, and the New York Mets breezed to their sixth straight win, 10-2 over the Cin...

AUGUST 10, 2022 • Associated Press

Called up to start Wednesday The Reds selected Zeuch's contract from Triple-A Louisville in advance of his scheduled start Wednesday against the Mets in New York.

Impact Reliever Ryan Hendrix was optioned to Louisville to clear room on the active roster for Zeuch, who will be making his Reds debut after drawing seven starts at the big-league level with the Blue Jays across the past three seasons. The 27-year-old began the season in the Cardinals organization before being released in May, but he's found success out of the Louisville rotation since catching on with the Reds on a minor-league deal. In five starts with Louisville, Zeuch has generated a 3.63 ERA, 1.27 WHIP and 26:10 K:BB in 22.1 innings. With a strong showing Wednesday, Zeuch could have some longevity in the rotation while the Reds are down two starting options in Hunter Greene (shoulder) and Robert Dugger (shoulder).

AUGUST 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Expected to start Wednesday Zeuch is expected to be called up from Triple-A Louisville to start Wednesday's game against the Mets, Bobby Nightengale of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

Impact Zeuch signed a minor-league contract with the Reds in early June and has posted a 3.63 ERA and 1.27 WHIP in 22.1 innings over five starts at Louisville. The right-hander had his best outing of the season his last time out Aug. 2, striking out 12 while allowing two runs (one earned) on three hits and no walks over seven innings. He traveled with the Reds for their road trip to New York and will likely have his contract selected Wednesday for what will be his first big-league outing of the campaign.

AUGUST 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Signs minor-league contract Zeuch signed a minor-league contract with the Reds on Friday, C. Trent Rosecrans of The Athletic reports.

Impact Zeuch made five starts at Triple-A Memphis this year and posted an 11.64 ERA and 2.62 WHIP in 19.1 innings prior to being released by the Cardinals in late May. He'll likely report to Triple-A Louisville to begin his time with his new organization.

JUNE 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Released by Cardinals Zeuch was released by the Cardinals on Friday, Jeff Jones of the Belleville News-Democrat reports.

Impact Zeuch had been with Triple-A Memphis since the start of the season but struggled to an 11.64 ERA through five starts. He's thrown 49 career innings at the major-league level, posting a 4.59 ERA and 1.55 WHIP, numbers that will probably leave him searching for a minor-league deal.

MAY 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Designated for assignment Zeuch was designated for assignment by the Cardinals on Saturday.

Impact Zeuch was traded from the Blue Jays to the Cardinals in July of 2021, and he posted a 7.18 ERA and 1.75 WHIP in 57.2 innings over 14 appearances (10 starts) at Triple-A Memphis. He'll now lose his spot on the 40-man roster, but it's possible that he remains in Memphis if he goes unclaimed on waivers.

MAY 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Lynch, Royals to take on Stripling, Blue Jays

The Royals will start Daniel Lynch on Friday while the Blue Jays are expected to counter with Ross Stripling

JULY 30, 2021 • Associated Press

Kaitlyn McGrath: Blue Jays announce they've traded T.J. Zeuch to... - The Athletic Blue Jays announce they've traded T.J. Zeuch to the St. Louis Cardinals for cash considerations. Zeuch had been DFA'd on July 20.

JULY 25, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Dealt to St. Louis The Cardinals acquired Zeuch from the Blue Jays on Sunday, Robert Murray of FanSided.com reports.

Impact The Blue Jays' return for Zeuch hasn't yet been reported, but he's not expected to fetch much after Toronto cast him off its 40-man roster Tuesday. A 2016 first-round pick, Zeuch appeared in five games (three starts) for Toronto this season, logging a 6.60 ERA and 2.00 WHIP across 15 innings. Zeuch has two minor-league options remaining, so St. Louis will presumably stash him at Triple-A Memphis and have him get stretched out for starting duty in the event the big club needs to add an arm to the rotation at any point in the second half.

JULY 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

DFA'd by Toronto Zeuch was designated for assignment by the Blue Jays on Tuesday.

Impact Zeuch has been in the minors since mid-June and has now lost his spot on the 40-man roster. The 25-year-old should remain at Triple-A Buffalo if he goes unclaimed on waivers.

JULY 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Red Sox-Blue Jays game postponed, will be made up in Toronto

The game between the Boston Red Sox and Toronto Blue Jays on Tuesday was postponed because of thunderstorms

JULY 20, 2021 • Associated Press

Returns to minors Zeuch was optioned to Triple-A Buffalo on Friday, Mitch Bannon of SI.com reports.

Impact The right-hander surrendered three runs (two earned) over three innings during Thursday's spot start and will make his way back to the minors. Zeuch should rejoin the rotation at Buffalo, where he has a 4.37 ERA, 1.40 WHIP and 24:8 K:BB across 35 innings.

JUNE 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Orioles put LHP Zimmermann on injured list, cut Cisco

The Baltimore Orioles have put left-hander Bruce Zimmermann on the 10-day injured list with left bicep tendinitis

JUNE 18, 2021 • Associated Press

T.J. Zeuch limits the damage | 06/17/2021 T.J. Zeuch gets Gleyber Torres to ground out to Santiago Espinal to limit the damage and end the top half of the 2nd inning

JUNE 18, 2021 • MLB.COM

No-decision Thursday Zeuch took a no-decision during Thursday's loss to the Yankees after surrendering three runs (two earned) on five hits and a pair of walks while striking out two across three innin...

Impact Zeuch, who was recalled ahead of Thursday's start, allowed a run to score in the first inning due to his own throwing error, then gave up a two-run shot to Gio Urshela in the third. The 25-year-old threw 65 pitches, including 44 for strikes. Zeuch had played with Triple-A Buffalo since the end of April, where he recorded a 4.37 ERA and 1.40 WHIP across seven appearances (six starts). He's expected to fill in for Steven Matz (illness) while he spends time on the COVID-19 injured list. Zeuch is projected to get another chance next week at Miami.

JUNE 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Called up ahead of start Zeuch was recalled by the Blue Jays ahead of Thursday's start against the Yankees.

Impact Zeuch had been with Triple-A Buffalo since the end of April, and he posted a 4.37 ERA and 1.40 WHIP in 35 innings across seven appearances (six starts). He'll now return to the major-league roster to fill in while Steven Matz (illness) is on the COVID-19 injured list.

JUNE 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Cole, Sánchez, Chapman come through as Yanks edge Blue Jays

Gerrit Cole pitched eight effective innings, pinch-hitter Gary Sánchez connected for a two-run homer and Aroldis Chapman dodged trouble in the ninth as the New York Yankees held of...

JUNE 17, 2021 • Associated Press

Starting Thursday The Blue Jays plan to call up Zeuch from Triple-A Buffalo to start Thursday's game against the Yankees, Keegan Matheson of MLB.com reports.

Impact Zeuch made four appearances for the Blue Jays in the first few weeks of the season but was sent to Triple-A at the end of April. During seven appearances (six starts) in the minors, he posted a 4.37 ERA and 1.40 WHIP in 35 innings. The right-hander will now return to the major-league roster and could join the rotation in the near future since Steven Matz (illness) recently tested positive for COVID-19.

JUNE 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

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Lindor scores 3 more, Mets thump Reds for 6th straight win

Lynch, Royals to take on Stripling, Blue Jays

Red Sox-Blue Jays game postponed, will be made up in Toronto

Orioles put LHP Zimmermann on injured list, cut Cisco

Cole, Sánchez, Chapman come through as Yanks edge Blue Jays