Tyler Ferguson - MLB News, Rumors, & Updates

Sent down to minors The Cubs optioned Ferguson to Triple-A Iowa on Friday.

Impact He's being sent out in order to make space on the roster for the return of Edward Cabrera (finger), who will start Friday's game against the Giants. Ferguson was promoted earlier this week and did not make an appearance during this stint with the big club.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Edward Cabrera and Matthew Boyd are close to returning to the Cubs' rotation

Edward Cabrera and Matthew Boyd are close to returning to the banged-up rotation for the Chicago Cubs after being sidelined by injuries

5 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Added to bullpen The Cubs recalled Ferguson from Triple-A Iowa on Tuesday.

Impact Acquired via trade from the Athletics last month, Ferguson was tagged for four runs over 1.1 innings in his lone major-league appearance this season and holds a 5.12 ERA and 13:11 K:BB across 19.1 frames at the Triple-A level. The 32-year-old will give the Cubs a fresh bullpen arm.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

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MAY 20 • SI.COM

Dealt to Cubs The Athletics traded Ferguson to the Cubs in exchange for cash considerations on Thursday.

Impact Ferguson was designated for assignment by the Athletics on Wednesday, but he will now fill the spot of Corbin Martin on the Cubs, who was also recently designated for assignment. Ferguson pitched 1.1 innings in one appearance for the Athletics in 2026, in which he allowed four earned runs on four hits, including two home runs.

MAY 7 • ROTOWIRE

Designated for assignment The Athletics designated Ferguson for assignment Wednesday.

Impact After giving up four earned runs over just 1.1 innings during his lone appearance with the A's on Tuesday, Ferguson will now lose his place on both the active and 40-man rosters. Brooks Kriske was promoted from Triple-A Las Vegas in a corresponding move.

MAY 6 • ROTOWIRE

Bound for Triple-A The Athletics optioned Ferguson to Triple-A Las Vegas on Wednesday.

Impact Ferguson's stint in the majors lasted just three days, with the right-handed reliever getting touched up for four earned runs in 1.1 innings in his lone appearance during Tuesday's 9-1 loss to the Phillies. He'll be replaced in the bullpen by right-hander Brooks Kriske, who was recalled from Las Vegas.

MAY 6 • ROTOWIRE

Harper, Sánchez lead streaking Phillies to 9-1 victory over Athletics

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MAY 6 • Associated Press

Returns from Triple-A The Athletics recalled Ferguson from Triple-A Las Vegas on Sunday.

Impact He'll join the Athletics bullpen as a replacement for right-hander Luis Morales, who was optioned to Triple-A after giving up five earned runs in two innings during Saturday's 14-6 loss to the Guardians. Ferguson will be making his 2026 MLB debut if/when he gets into a game after seeing heavy usage for the Athletics last season. Over his 56 appearances for the big club in 2025, Ferguson turned in a 4.66 ERA, 1.33 WHIP and 54:34 K:BB in 58 innings.

MAY 3 • ROTOWIRE

Optioned to Triple-A The Athletics optioned Ferguson to Triple-A Las Vegas on Friday.

Impact Ferguson was one of the A's most used relievers in 2025, making 56 appearances and throwing 58.0 innings. However, he'll be sent down to the minors before Opening Day. Ferguson posted a 6.00 ERA, a 1.83 WHIP and a 6:2 K:BB across six innings this spring.

MARCH 20 • ROTOWIRE

Works two scoreless frames Ferguson threw two perfect innings while striking out two and earned a hold in Tuesday's 5-1 victory over the Astros.

Impact Ferguson was sharp Tuesday, retiring all six batters he faced in his first two-inning outing since May 21. The right-hander has been solid in September, posting a 2.89 ERA and 0.75 WHIP across eight appearances and 9.1 innings. His season line of a 4.79 ERA and 1.33 WHIP in 54 outings and 56.1 innings looks rougher, but those numbers are heavily skewed by two blowup appearances on May 14 and June 18, when Ferguson combined to allow 11 runs.

SEPTEMBER 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Athletics beat slumping Astros 5-1 as slumping Houston falls out of playoff position

The slumping Houston Astros fell out of playoff position, managing just three hits against Jeffrey Springs and three Athletics relievers in a 5-1 loss

SEPTEMBER 24, 2025 • Associated Press

Athletics beat Reds 3-0 as Carlos Cortes hits 2 homers

Carlos Cortes hit a pair of solo home runs, Lawrence Butler led off with a homer and the Athletics beat the Cincinnati Reds 3-0 after A’s starter J

SEPTEMBER 13, 2025 • Associated Press

Athletics edge Mariners 2-1 in 10 innings as Seattle drops 3 back in AL West

Shea Langeliers hit a tiebreaking double with two outs in the 10th inning and the Athletics held off the Seattle Mariners 2-1

AUGUST 24, 2025 • Associated Press

Records second save Ferguson picked up the save in Wednesday's 4-2 extra-inning win over the Twins, allowing no hits and one walk with no strikeouts in a scoreless 10th inning.

Impact The save was Ferguson's second of the year and his first since May 4 in Miami. The 31-year-old right-hander has rattled off 7.1 consecutive scoreless innings, though he likely still has work to do before the Athletics trust him in the high-leverage mix on a consistent basis following the Mason Miller trade. For the campaign, Ferguson has a 5.53 ERA, 1.44 WHIP and 41:29 K:BB over 42.1 innings.

AUGUST 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Records second save Ferguson picked up the save in Wednesday's 4-2 extra-inning win over the Twins, allowing no hits and one walk with no strikeouts in a scoreless 10th inning.

Impact The save was Ferguson's second of the year and his first since way back on May 4 in Miami. The 31-year-old right-hander has rattled off 7.1 consecutive scoreless innings, though he likely still has work to do before the Athletics trust him in the high-leverage mix on a consistent basis following the Mason Miller trade. For the campaign, Ferguson has a 5.53 ERA, 1.44 WHIP and 41:29 K:BB over 42.1 innings.

AUGUST 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Langeliers hits a 2-run home run in the 10th inning to lift the A's past the Twins, 4-2

Shea Langeliers hit a two-run homer in the 10th inning and the Athletics beat the Minnesota Twins 4-2 on Wednesday night

AUGUST 21, 2025 • Associated Press

Jacob Lopez shines with 9 strikeouts as Athletics shut out Rays 6-0

Jacob Lopez struck out nine in seven shutout innings and Colby Thomas and Lawrence Butler each drove in a pair of runs as the Athletics beat the Tampa Bay Rays 6-0

AUGUST 13, 2025 • Associated Press

Back-to-back homers by Rutschman and Mountcastle in 1st send Orioles to 3-2 win over Athletics

Adley Rutschman and Ryan Mountcastle hit back-to-back home runs in the first inning and the Baltimore Orioles held on to beat the Athletics 3-2

AUGUST 9, 2025 • Associated Press

Rejoins big-league bullpen The Athletics recalled Ferguson from Triple-A Las Vegas on Wednesday.

Impact Ferguson was one of the club's better relievers last season, but he was sent down in June following a rough stretch that saw him yield 10 runs over four appearances. The 31-year-old seemed to get back on track at Las Vegas, permitting just one earned run with an 11:3 K:BB over 10 innings. Ferguson could pitch his way back into leveraged situations in an unsettled bullpen, though that probably won't happen right away.

AUGUST 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Rejoins big-league bullpen The Athletics recalled Ferguson from Triple-A Las Vegas on Wednesday.

Impact Ferguson was one of the club's better relievers last season, but he was sent down in June following a rough stretch in which he yielded 10 runs over four appearances. The 31-year-old seemed to get back on track at Las Vegas, permitting just one earned run with an 11:3 K:BB over 10 innings. Ferguson could pitch his way back into leveraged situations in an unsettled bullpen, though that probably won't happen right away.

AUGUST 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Shea Langeliers hits a 3-run homer for the A's in his return from an oblique injury

Shea Langeliers provided a big lift for the Athletics in his return from an injury

JUNE 30, 2025 • Associated Press

Demoted after rough June The Athletics optioned Ferguson to Triple-A Las Vegas on Monday.

Impact With nine holds and one save over his 36 appearances. Ferguson had been serving as one of the Athletics' higher-level relievers this season, but he'll end up losing his spot on the 26-man active roster after a rough June in which he turned in a 15.58 ERA, 2.54 WHIP and 10:8 K:BB across 8.2 innings. The 31-year-old righty will give up his spot to righty Justin Sterner, who was recalled from Las Vegas.

JUNE 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

A's pitcher voicing desire to strike out Aaron Judge backfires spectacularly: 'Keep it to yourself' Tyler Ferguson learned the hard way to be careful what you wish for. The Athletics’ pitcher had told a local TV station last year that he wa...

JUNE 30, 2025 • NYPOST.COM

A's reliever Ferguson allows Judge's 30th homer after saying he wanted to strike out slugger

Tyler Ferguson graduated from Clovis West High School in Fresno, California, when Aaron Judge hit

JUNE 29, 2025 • Associated Press

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