Walter Pennington - MLB News, Rumors, & Updates

Sent to Triple-A Pennington cleared waivers and was outrighted to Triple-A Norfolk on Friday, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports.

Impact The 27-year-old was designated for assignment by the Orioles earlier this week but will stick in the organization after passing through waivers unclaimed. Pennington spent just over a week in the big leagues but didn't see action for Baltimore.

MAY 9 • ROTOWIRE

Designated for assignment The Orioles designated Pennington for assignment Wednesday, Jake Rill of MLB.com reports.

Impact Pennington has made two appearances in the minors this season, during which he's given up five earned runs in one combined inning between High-A Aberdeen and Triple-A Norfolk. While he continues to work on his mechanics in the minors, he'll give up his spot on the Orioles' 40-man roster for Luis F. Castillo, who was acquired from the Mariners on Wednesday.

MAY 8 • ROTOWIRE

Rangers select contract of veteran right-hander Dane Dunning

The Texas Rangers have selected the contract of right-hander Dane Dunning from Triple-A Round Rock

APRIL 28 • Associated Press

Headed to Baltimore The Orioles claimed Pennington off waivers Monday, Jake Rill of MLB.com reports.

Impact Pennington hasn't pitched this season, but he was working on his mechanics with Triple-A Round Rock before the Rangers designated him for assignment this past Wednesday, per Jacob Calvin Meyer of The Baltimore Sun. Pennington will report to Triple-A Norfolk and could be called up to the majors should Baltimore need to bolster its bullpen depth with a southpaw.

APRIL 28 • ROTOWIRE

Released by Texas The Rangers released Pennington on Sunday.

Impact Pennington cleared waivers after being removed from the 40-man roster, but the Rangers have decided to cut him loose. The left-hander has not pitched this season, but he could draw interest due to his career 28.4 percent strikeout rate at the Triple-A level.

APRIL 28 • ROTOWIRE

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APRIL 24 • FOX SPORTS

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Removed from 40-man The Rangers designated Pennington for assignment Wednesday, Shawn McFarland of The Dallas Morning News reports.

Impact The Rangers selected Nick Ahmed to the active roster Wednesday to make up for Corey Seager's (hamstring) move to the IL, leaving Pennington as the odd man out of a spot on the 40-man. The 27-year-old southpaw hasn't appeared in a minor-league game yet this season, though other teams may be willing to pick him up off waivers based on his career 2.83 ERA and 1.17 WHIP at the Triple-A level.

APRIL 24 • ROTOWIRE

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MARCH 28 • Associated Press

Heads to minor-league camp The Rangers optioned Pennington to Triple-A Round Rock on Sunday.

Impact Pennington was one of three candidates for the Opening Day bullpen sent back to the minors Sunday, with lefty Jacob Latz and righty Cole Winn also getting optioned to Round Rock. The 26-year-old Pennington reached the majors for the first time in 2024 and made 16 appearances between the Royals and Rangers while turning in a collective 3.00 ERA, 1.67 WHIP and 17:11 K:BB over 18 innings.

MARCH 9 • ROTOWIRE

Recalled by Texas Texas recalled Pennington from the Arizona Complex League Rangers on Saturday.

Impact Pennington takes the spot in the Rangers' bullpen vacated by right-hander Josh Sborz, who was placed on the 15-day injured list Saturday due to right shoulder fatigue. Pennington made his last appearance Sept. 21 against the Mariners, during which he allowed three runs on two hits while striking out two across 0.2 frames. Across 15 major-league outings with the Rangers this season (including one start), Pennington has a 3.12 ERA and 1.73 WHIP across 17.1 innings.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Recalled by Texas Texas recalled Pennington from the Arizona Complex League Rangers on Saturday.

Impact Pennington takes the spot in the Rangers' bullpen vacated by right-hander Josh Sborz, who was placed on the 15-day injured list Saturday due to right shoulder fatigue. Pennington made his last appearance Sept. 21 against the Mariners, during which he allowed three runs on two hits while striking out two across two-thirds of an inning. Across 15 major-league outings with the Rangers this season (including one start), Pennington has a 3.12 ERA and 1.73 WHIP across 17.1 innings.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Sent to minors The Rangers optioned Pennington to Triple-A Round Rock on Tuesday.

Impact Pennington has been solid out of the bullpen since joining the Rangers in August, posting a 2.76 ERA and 1.59 WHIP through 16.1 frames. However, he gave up three earned runs in just two-thirds of an inning during his most recent appearance, which will ultimately cost him his spot on the active roster. Josh Sborz (shoulder) returned from the 15-day IL in a corresponding move to take Pennington's place.

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Will open Sunday Pennington will serve as the Rangers' opening pitcher for Sunday's series finale against the Athletics, Shawn McFarland of The Dallas Morning News reports.

Impact Despite having just four minor-league starts under his belt over the past three seasons, Pennington will get his first major-league start Sunday. He's pitched more than one inning twice across his seven outings with the Rangers this season, with the last instance coming Aug. 23 against the Guardians, when he threw three innings and allowed two runs (one earned) on four hits and two walks while striking out three. Jose Urena and Chase Anderson are the top candidates to serve in bulk relief, though the former tossed four scoreless innings Wednesday against the White Sox and may not be available to provide much length.

SEPTEMBER 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Will open Sunday Pennington will draw the start for Sunday's series finale against Athletics, Shawn McFarland of The Dallas Morning News reports.

Impact Despite having just four minor-league starts under his belt over the past three seasons, Pennington will get his first major-league start Sunday. He's pitched more than one inning twice across his seven outings with the Rangers this season, with the last instance coming Aug. 23 against the Guardians when he threw three innings and allowed two runs (one earned) on four hits and two walks while striking out three. Jose Urena and Chase Anderson are the top candidates to serve in bulk relief, though the former tossed four scoreless innings Wednesday against the White Sox.

SEPTEMBER 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Called up from Triple-A The Rangers recalled Pennington from Triple-A Round Rock on Sunday.

Impact Pennington will replace fellow left-hander Brock Burke in the Texas bullpen after the Rangers designated Burke for assignment. Acquired from the Royals on July 29 in the deal that sent right-hander Michael Lorenzen to Kansas City, Pennington previously made his Rangers debut last Sunday against the Red Sox, working one inning while giving up an earned run on one hit and three walks. He'll likely occupy a low-leverage role during his upcoming stint with Texas.

AUGUST 11, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Sent back to minors The Rangers optioned Pennington to Triple-A Round Rock on Friday.

Impact The 26-year-old will give way to Tyler Mahle on the active roster Tuesday just four days after being called up from Round Rock. Pennington appeared in one game for the Rangers, allowing one run on one hit and three walks across one inning. Pennington was acquired by the Rangers from Kansas City before the trade deadline.

AUGUST 6, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Recalled by Texas The Rangers recalled Pennington from Triple-A Round Rock on Friday.

Impact Pennington was assigned to Round Rock after being acquired by the Rangers on Monday from the Royals in exchange for Michael Lorenzen. Across 39 outings in Triple-A this season, Pennington has a 2.13 ERA with 84 strikeouts across 63.1 innings. His move to the big club corresponds with the Rangers placing right-hander Max Scherzer (shoulder) on the 15-day injured list.

AUGUST 2, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Rangers deal Lorenzen to Royals for lefty Walter Pennington The Texas Rangers this morning announced that the club has acquired left-handed pitcher Walter Pennington from the Kansas City Royals in exc...

JULY 29, 2024 • MLB.COM

Traded to Texas The Rangers acquired Pennington from the Royals on Monday in exchange for Michael Lorenzen.

Impact Pennington, 26, has made one scoreless appearance in the majors this season and boasts a 2.26 ERA and 79:20 K:BB across 59.2 innings at the Triple-A level in 2024. The left-handed reliever appears targeted for Triple-A Round Rock for now but could contribute to the Rangers' bullpen in the second half.

JULY 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Returned to Omaha The Royals returned Pennington to Triple-A Omaha following Wednesday's doubleheader against St. Louis.

Impact Pennington didn't pitch in either of Wednesday's games while serving as the Royals' 27th man. He's been a reliable option for Omaha, however, posting a 2.22 ERA and 0.96 WHIP alongside an 81:21 K:BB through 56.2 innings. Should Kansas City need to bring another fresh arm into its bullpen, the 26-year-old southpaw would be a likely candidate for promotion.

JULY 11, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Joining big club for doubleheader The Royals recalled Pennington from Triple-A Omaha to serve as their 27th man for Wednesday's doubleheader with the Cardinals.

Impact Pennington will give the Royals a fresh arm out of the bullpen for the twin bill before he likely heads back to Omaha on Thursday. The 26-year-old lefty previously made his big-league debut last week in Colorado, retiring both of the batters he faced.

JULY 10, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Optioned back to Omaha The Royals optioned Pennington to Triple-A Omaha on Saturday.

Impact Just a day after being selected to the active roster, Pennington will now return to Triple-A, though he'll keep his spot on the 40-man roster. The 26-year-old lefty struck out a batter in two-thirds of an inning during his MLB debut Friday and could be a candidate to return to Kansas City if he remains effective in Triple-A (2.35 ERA, 0.97 WHIP). Kris Bubic (elbow) was activated from the 60-day IL in a corresponding move.

JULY 6, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Optioned back to Omaha The Royals optioned Pennington to Triple-A Omaha on Saturday.

JULY 6, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Joining active roster The Royals selected Pennington's contract from Triple-A Omaha on Friday.

Impact Pennington is set to make his MLB debut after spending the last three seasons in the minors. He made 32 appearances with Omaha this season, owning a 2.35 ERA across 53.2 innings with a 76:19 K:BB. Carlos Hernandez was optioned to Omaha in a corresponding move.

JULY 5, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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