TYLER CLIPPARD NEWS

Retires from baseball Clippard announced his retirement from baseball Thursday.

Impact Clippard, 38, didn't pitch anywhere in 2023, last appearing in the majors for four games with the Nationals in 2022. He finishes a 16-year-old big-league career with a 3.16 ERA, having pitched for 10 different teams. Clippard made the All-Star team in 2011 and 2014 during his first stint with the Nats.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Friday's Transactions BASEBALL National League WASHINGTON COMMANDERS — Reinstated RHP Tyler Clippard from rehab assignment and 15-day IL.

AUGUST 12, 2022 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM

Reinstated from injured list Clippard (groin) was reinstated from the 15-day injured list Friday.

Impact Clippard was sidelined for nearly a month due to his groin injury, but he spent the last week at Triple-A Rochester on a rehab assignment. Over three appearances with the minor-league club, he struck out four in four scoreless innings. Mason Thompson and Andres Machado were sent down to help make room for Clippard on the active roster.

AUGUST 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Begins rehab assignment Clippard (groin) began a rehab assignment with Triple-A Rochester on Friday, Jesse Dougherty of The Washington Post reports.

Impact Clippard was called up for the first time this season July 13 and hit the injured list the next day after making just one appearance. He may not need a particularly long rehab assignment, but there's no guarantee he fills a significant role in the big-league bullpen once healthy.

AUGUST 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Lands on injured list Clippard was placed on the 15-day injured list with a groin strain, Mark Zuckerman of MASNSports.com reports.

Impact Clippard picked up the injury while warming up last Saturday, and he will be unavailable for the start of the second half. Given that Clippard has not appeared in a game since July 14, he will be eligible to be activated before the month comes to a close. However, it remains to be seen when he will be ready to return.

JULY 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Overcomes cramping Clippard experienced cramping in his left calf while warming up during Saturday's 6-3 loss to Atlanta, but he'll be available for Sunday's series finale, Mark Zuckerman of MASNSpor...

Impact The Nationals could have placed Clippard on the injured list if there was truly any concern about his calf, but the team's decision to option Hunter Harvey to Triple-A Rochester on Sunday to clear a spot on the roster for fellow reliever Cory Abbott implies the team is confident in Clippard's health. The 37-year-old turned in two scoreless frames in his initial appearance for Washington following his call-up from Triple-A on Wednesday and could be needed to cover multiple innings again Sunday with the Nationals treating the series finale with Atlanta as a bullpen day.

JULY 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Nats reunion satisfying for Aníbal, Clippard WASHINGTON -- The Nationals turned back the clock -- twice -- on Thursday against the Braves. The series opener at Nationals Park began with...

JULY 15, 2022 • MLB.COM

Called up to Washington Clippard's contract was selected by the Nationals on Wednesday.

Impact Clippard failed to make the Nationals' Opening Day roster this year but will join the major-league bullpen prior to the second game of Wednesday's doubleheader against the Mariners. The right-hander was productive at Triple-A Rochester to begin the year, posting a 2.48 ERA, 49:17 K:BB and 1.22 WHIP in 36.1 innings over 33 appearances. Tanner Rainey (elbow) was placed on the 60-day injured list to make room for Clippard on the 40-man roster.

JULY 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

D-backs decline 2022 options for Calhoun, Clippard

The Arizona Diamondbacks have declined the 2022 options for outfielder Kole Calhoun and reliever Tyler Clippard, allowing both players to become free agents

NOVEMBER 4, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Diamondbacks decline option Clippard's mutual option was declined by the Diamondbacks on Thursday.

Impact Clippard made 26 relief appearances for Arizona in 2021 and converted six of nine save chances while posting a 3.20 ERA and 1.30 WHIP in 25.1 innings. However, he'll now seek out another club ahead of his age-37 season.

NOVEMBER 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Picks up save Saturday Clippard earned the save Saturday against the Astros after allowing one unearned run on one hit and one walk across one inning.

Impact Clippard allowed the extra-inning inherited runner to score but was otherwise able to protect a three-run lead. The veteran reliever has gone four straight appearances without a strikeout. He owns a 1.69 ERA but a 2:5 K:BB through six outings this month.

SEPTEMBER 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Blows save, takes loss Friday Clippard (1-1) was tagged with a loss and a blown save against Houston on Friday, yielding two runs (one earned) on one hit and two walks over one-third of an inning.

Impact Arizona tallied one run in the top of the 10th inning, and Clippard was subsequently given his first save opportunity since returning from the injured list Monday. After getting a lineout to start the frame, he intentionally walked Yordan Alvarez to set up a double play. That move ended up backfiring, as Jake Meyers singled in the tying run and Alvarez eventually came around to score when Clippard nailed Chas McCormick with a pitch. The veteran reliever is 5-for-8 in save opportunities this season, though he has notched a solid 2.95 ERA across 19 appearances.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

May not close immediately Arizona manager Torey Lovullo said Clippard may not be put back into the closer's role immediately after being reinstated to the active roster, Nick Piecoro of the Arizona Republic...

Impact Clippard was activated Monday after experiencing flu-like symptoms since early last week. If Lovullo avoids Clippard in save situations, J.B. Wendelken could be the reliever of choice. Lovullo used Wendelken in the ninth inning Saturday and Sunday.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Diamondbacks' Tyler Clippard returns from injured list; Merrill Kelly inches closer Diamondbacks right-hander Tyler Clippard was reinstated from the injured list on Monday and right-hander Merrill Kelly is nearing a return o...

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021 • AZCENTRAL.COM

Returns from injured list Clippard was activated off the COVID-19 injured list Monday.

Impact Clippard hit the injured list last Tuesday after experiencing what appeared to be coronavirus symptoms, but he eventually tested negative for the virus. He returns less than a week later and could add to his tally of five saves down the stretch.

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Throws bullpen session Clippard (illness) threw a 25-pitch bullpen session Saturday.

Impact Arizona manager Torey Lovullo said Clippard recently tested negative for COVID-19 and that the pitcher's symptoms "decreased substantially." The reliever was expected to be tested again Saturday, but the results are not yet known. Clippard has been out since Tuesday with what is described as flu-like symptoms.

SEPTEMBER 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Bullpen scheduled for Saturday Clippard (illness) will throw a bullpen session Saturday, MLB.com reports.

Impact Clippard landed on the COVID-19 injured list after experiencing symptoms of the virus earlier in the week. Manager Torey Lovullo noted the pitcher tested negative and will be tested again Saturday. Clippard had been closing games for the Diamondbacks prior to being added to the IL.

SEPTEMBER 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Placed on injured list Clippard landed on the COVID-19 injured list Tuesday, Zach Buchanan of The Athletic reports.

Impact Manager Torey Lovullo indicated that Clippard is battling COVID-like symptoms, but there's been no indication thus far that he tested positive for the virus. If it turns out that he's battling a separate illness, he could return within a few days, but a positive test would shut him down for at least 10 days.

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Earns another save Clippard allowed one hit and struck out one in a scoreless ninth inning to earn the save Wednesday against the Pirates.

Impact Clippard was handed a three-run lead in the ninth inning. After allowing a leadoff double, he retired the next three batters he faced to secure his fifth save of the season. Clippard has now recorded each of the Diamondbacks' last three saves and appears to be the frontrunner for the limited chances the team has across the final month of the season. Across 13 innings on the campaign, Clippard has maintained a 2.77 ERA with an 11:3 K:BB.

AUGUST 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Closes out Phils Clippard worked around one walk while striking out one over a scoreless ninth inning to pick up the save in Wednesday's 4-2 win over Philadelphia.

Impact Clippard has saves on back-to-back days, as the Diamondbacks have taken the first two games of the series against the slumping Phillies. This comes on the heels of Arizona winning three of four against the Padres. Since his reinstatement off the 60-day injured list, Clippard has saved four of five chances while posting a 2.45 ERA with nine strikeouts and three walks over 11 innings.

AUGUST 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Picks up save Tuesday Clippard registered the save Tuesday against the Phillies after allowing one run on one hit and one walk while fanning one. He also tossed a wild pitch.

Impact Clippard needed 20 pitches (10 strikes) and gave up a run before closing the door on the Phillies en route to picking up his third save of the season. The veteran reliever owns a 2.70 ERA on the campaign, but his recent performances have not been very dominant. He has allowed runs in three of his last four appearances.

AUGUST 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Earns win in relief Clippard (1-0) earned the win over the Padres on Friday with a perfect inning of work.

Impact The right-hander pitched the top of the ninth inning with the score tied 2-2. He set down San Diego in order on just nine pitches. Clippard was then rewarded with a win as a result of Daulton Varsho's walkoff home run in the bottom of the frame. Clippard lowered his ERA to 2.00 with the effective outing, and he still appears to be the favorite to close games out of the Arizona bullpen despite not posting a save since Aug. 3.

AUGUST 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Tagged with blown save Clippard allowed a run on two hits with one strikeout in a blown save Thursday against the Giants.

Impact Clippard relieved Taylor Clarke in the ninth inning with the Diamondbacks leading 4-1, and he allowed a pair of inherited runners to score before yielding the game-tying single to LaMonte Wade. It was the first blown save of the year for Clippard, who took over closer duties in the wake of Joakim Soria's trade to Toronto. The 36-year-old Clippard has a 1.29 ERA, 1.00 WHIP and a pair of saves in seven innings this season.

AUGUST 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Closes out Giants Clippard allowed one hit and struck out one over a scoreless ninth inning to earn the save in Tuesday's 3-1 win over the Giants.

Impact Clippard, who picked up his second save in the last week, has been spotless since returning from a shoulder injury. He's fired six scoreless innings with five strikeouts and one walk. In the absence of a set closer, Clippard rises to the top among a crew that includes Noe Ramirez and Joe Mantiply, both of whom are on the COVID-19 injury list.

AUGUST 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Picks up first save in three years Clippard earned the save Wednesday against Texas, allowing one hit and one walk with two strikeouts in his lone inning of work.

Impact Clippard was handed a 3-2 lead in the ninth inning and quickly struck out the first two batters before yielding a walk to Curtis Terry and a single to Charlie Culbertson. But Clippard got Jose Trevino to line out to end the game, pocketing his first save since the 2018 season. Joakim Soria, who has been operating as Arizona's closer, worked the eighth inning and faced the Rangers' 9-1-2-3 hitters, so Clippard's appearance doesn't necessarily represent a shift in roles. Clipped has spun three straight scoreless outings since missing the first four months with a shoulder injury.

JULY 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE