Triston McKenzie - MLB News, Rumors, & Updates

Invited to Padres' camp McKenzie signed a minor-league contract with the Padres on Thursday that includes an invitation to spring training, Aram Leighton of JustBaseball.com reports

Impact McKenzie gave up seven earned runs over 5.2 innings with the Guardians this past season before being outrighted to the minor leagues in late April. His performance didn't improve following his demotion, as he turned in a 7.40 ERA and 2.13 WHIP over 20.2 frames split between rookie ball and Triple-A. He'll now aim to bounce back in the Padres organization, though he's likely destined to spend most of his time in the minor leagues again in 2026.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Guardians exec breaks silence on Triston McKenzie's return to Triple-A | Sporting News A Cleveland Guardians executive breaks silence on Triston McKenzie's return to Triple-A

AUGUST 18 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Returns to action at Triple-A McKenzie (illness) was transferred to Triple-A Columbus on Sunday and pitched in relief in the team's 7-5 loss to Toledo, working around two walks and one hit in a scoreless inning...

Impact In an effort to have McKenzie work through his control issues in a low-pressure environment, the Guardians assigned the right-hander to the rookie-level Arizona Complex League on May 14, a few weeks after he was outrighted off the 40-man roster. McKenzie had struggled to a 7.24 ERA and 1.68 WHIP in 13.2 innings over seven appearances in the ACL before exiting his most recent appearance June 28 due to an illness, but after addressing his mechanics behind the scenes over the past several weeks, he was cleared to join the Guardians' top affiliate. Though he came through with a scoreless frame Sunday in his return to game action, McKenzie's control problems lingered. He spotted just 15 of his 28 pitches for strikes and also threw a wild pitch.

AUGUST 18 • ROTOWIRE

Could this forgotten Guardians starter help this year's postseason push? The last time we saw Triston McKenzie on a major league mound, the results weren’t pretty. After breaking camp with the Guardians in spring...

AUGUST 17 • AWAYBACKGONE.COM

Guardians make Triston McKenzie roster decision in surprise announcement | Sporting News Didn't see this coming.

AUGUST 17 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Whatever happened to Guardians' right-hander Triston McKenzie? Hey, Hoynsie The Guardians expect to send Triston McKenzie to one of their minor-league teams in the near future.

AUGUST 16 • CLEVELAND.COM

Guardians' Triston McKenzie's downfall gets sad reminder from astounding stat by Orioles | Sporting News This just stays sad.

AUGUST 16 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

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JULY 28 • CLEVELAND.COM

Guardians' Triston McKenzie's career is collapsing far away from MLB | Sporting News This is pretty sad.

JUNE 29 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Pulled early due to illness McKenzie was removed from Saturday's start in the Arizona Complex League after two-thirds of an inning due to illness, SI.com reports.

Impact McKenzie has been with the Guardian's rookie-level squad since the end of May, and he's struggled to a 6.75 ERA in six appearances. He couldn't improve upon his stats Saturday, getting lifted after two-thirds of an inning due to the ailment. The 27-year-old should be considered day-to-day.

JUNE 28 • ROTOWIRE

Pulled early due to illness McKenzie was removed from Saturday's start in the Arizona Complex League after two-thirds of an inning due to illness, SI.com reports.

Impact McKenzie has been with the Guardian's rookie-level squad since the end of May, and he's struggled to a 6.75 ERA in six appearances. He couldn't improve upon his stats Saturday, getting lifted after two-thirds of an inning due to sickness. The 27-year-old should be considered day-to-day.

JUNE 28 • ROTOWIRE

Guardians Pitcher Accepts Outright Assignment After DFA News Triston McKenzie will stay in the Cleveland Guardians organization after being designated for assignment.

APRIL 28 • SI.COM

Guardians pitcher Triston McKenzie accepts outright assignment to Triple-A Columbus

Guardians pitcher Triston McKenzie has accepted his outright assignment to Triple-A Columbus after clearing waivers

APRIL 28 • Associated Press

Outrighted to Triple-A The Guardians outrighted McKenzie to Triple-A Columbus on Monday, Zack Meisel of The Athletic reports.

Impact It's a bit of a surprise there wasn't another organization willing to take a chance on getting McKenzie to rediscover his old form. As it is, the right-hander has accepted an outright assignment and will likely be inserted into the rotation at Columbus.

APRIL 28 • ROTOWIRE

Guardians' sad Triston McKenzie story reaches a new low point | Sporting News Canada Cleveland once had so much hope for McKenzie.

APRIL 21 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Guardians designate Triston McKenzie for assignment CLEVELAND -- It wasn’t long ago that Triston McKenzie appeared set to anchor the Guardians’ starting rotation for years to come. But amid hi...

APRIL 21 • MLB.COM

Guardians' sad Triston McKenzie story reaches a new low point | Sporting News Cleveland once had so much hope for McKenzie.

APRIL 21 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Booted from 40-man roster The Guardians designated McKenzie for assignment Monday.

Impact McKenzie has struggled in a mop-up role this season, allowing seven runs with a 4:7 K:BB over 5.2 innings. The 27-year-old holds just a 5.46 ERA, 21.2 percent strikeout rate and 15.6 percent walk rate since the start of the 2023 campaign and has dealt with arm issues during that stretch. McKenzie comes with team control through 2027, but his lack of minor-league options is likely to hurt his appeal on waivers.

APRIL 21 • ROTOWIRE

Has wayward command McKenzie allowed three runs on three hits, four walks and a wild pitch while striking out three over 1.2 innings in Saturday's 10-4 loss to the Angels.

Impact McKenzie entered after starter Tanner Bibee was chased with none out in the fifth inning and did nothing to quiet the Angels. The Guardians are hopeful that McKenzie can rediscover his 2022 form (2.96 ERA as a starter), but the 27-year-old right-hander was given plenty of chances since then to no avail. He was moved to the bullpen after a rocky Cactus League season when he allowed 10 runs, 15 hits and eight walks over 13 innings.

APRIL 6 • ROTOWIRE

Red Sox Trade Pitch With Guardians Swaps Players Looking for a Fresh Start A Boston Red Sox trade pitch with the Cleveland Guardians swaps Vaughn Grissom for Triston McKenzie, giving both a fresh start.

MARCH 29 • THENEWSTRIBUNE.COM

Guardians have starting rotation set, but outfield spots are still up for grabs

Stephen Vogt has his pitching rotation sorted for the start of the season

MARCH 23 • Associated Press

Logan Allen to make Guardians rotation; Triston McKenzie to start season in bullpen Logan Allen and Triston McKenzie both had down 2024 seasons that saw them sent to Triple-A. They're both back on the 2025 Opening Day roster...

MARCH 23 • BEACONJOURNAL.COM

Shifting to bullpen The Guardians announced Sunday that McKenzie will begin the season operating as a reliever, Zack Meisel of The Athletic reports.

Impact The right-hander had a 7.50 ERA and 10:7 K:BB over 12 innings during spring training, while Logan Allen's 1.89 ERA helped him earn a rotation spot. McKenzie could still see some spot starts this year, but he'll likely need to perform better than his 5.11 ERA over 75.2 regular-season innings in 2024 to get an extended look in the rotation.

MARCH 23 • ROTOWIRE

Throws in relief McKenzie walked two, hit a batter and struck out two over one scoreless inning of relief in Friday's spring game against the Giants.

Impact McKenzie, who made three Cactus League starts prior to Friday's relief appearance, managed to avoid damage despite loading the bases. He entered camp as one of several options competing for a spot in the rotation, but the right-hander's 8.18 ERA and location issues seemingly have the Guardians moving him to the bullpen.

MARCH 21 • ROTOWIRE

Cleveland Guardians name Tanner Bibee as 2025 Opening Day starter vs Kansas City Royals Tanner Bibee shouldered a heavy load in '24 while Shane Bieber and Gavin Williams went down with injuries and Triston McKenzie struggled wit...

MARCH 19 • BEACONJOURNAL.COM

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Guardians pitcher Triston McKenzie accepts outright assignment to Triple-A Columbus

Guardians have starting rotation set, but outfield spots are still up for grabs