YENCY ALMONTE NEWS

Weeks away from return Almonte (elbow) isn't expected to be activated until the second week of September, as his recovery is progressing more slowly than expected, Matthew Moreno of DodgerBlue.com report...

Impact Initial reports on Almonte suggested that he wasn't dealing with anything serious, and an MRI on his right elbow came back clean. However, it's somewhat concerning that he hasn't been able to work his way back into action as quickly as expected. Almonte last pitched Aug. 3, so the updated timeline indicates that he's slated to miss over a month of action. The right-hander has been a pleasant surprise when healthy, posting a 1.15 ERA, 0.89 WHIP and 30:10 K:BB over 31.1 innings while notching seven holds and one save.

AUGUST 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Despite injuries, Dodgers have MLB's best pitching — and could get even better

The Dodgers have dealt with a litany of injuries but still have the best pitching staff in MLB. Rowan Kavner looks at the arms keeping them...

AUGUST 11, 2022 • FOX SPORTS

Out with elbow tightness Almonte was placed on the 15-day injured list Sunday with right elbow tightness.

Impact It's unclear when exactly Almonte picked up the injury, as he hasn't pitched since firing a scoreless frame Aug. 3 against San Francisco. The 28-year-old has a 1.15 ERA with one save and seven holds across 31.1 innings this season, and Chris Martin could move into a higher-leverage role with Almonte and Brusdar Graterol (shoulder) on the IL.

AUGUST 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Notches seventh hold Almonte earned a hold against Colorado on Sunday, striking out two batters over 1.1 scoreless innings.

Impact Dodgers starter Tony Gonsolin gave up only one run but threw 92 pitches over five frames, and Almonte was brought in to protect a two-run lead in the sixth. The right-hander struck out two of the four batters he faced and registered his 10th straight scoreless outing. Almonte was outstanding in July, posting a 0.93 ERA, 0.83 WHIP and 10:3 K:BB while picking up a save and two holds over 9.2 innings. He has a sparkling 1.23 ERA across 27 appearances on the campaign.

AUGUST 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

MLB trade deadline 2022: Which 'future Dodgers' could help them win it all?

Juan Soto was serenaded with "future Dodger" in L.A. Short of that blockbuster, Rowan Kavner identifies who could help L.A. win the title.

JULY 28, 2022 • FOX SPORTS

Anderson tosses 6 scoreless, Dodgers top Cardinals 4-0

Tyler Anderson pitched six shutout innings, Gavin Lux hit a two-run homer and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the St. Louis Cardinals 4-0

JULY 15, 2022 • Associated Press

Cleans up for first save Almonte allowed a hit and struck out one to earn the save in Monday's 5-3 win over the Rockies.

Impact Reyes Moronta made a mess of things quickly in the ninth inning, allowing a solo home run to C.J. Cron. He allowed two more baserunners aboard, and Almonte entered, promptly giving up an RBI single to Charlie Blackmon. Almonte was able to strike out Connor Joe, ending the threat and earning his first save in 18 appearances this year. In his last three outings, Almonte has been charged with two runs and four hits over two innings, so he's not in the sharpest form currently. He could still get some extra save chances in the short term with Craig Kimbrel (back) unavailable. Almonte has earned the high-leverage looks with a 1.74 ERA, 1.06 WHIP and 22:7 K:BB across 20.2 innings, and he's added four holds.

JULY 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Dodgers beat Rockies 5-3 as Thompson's 3-run HR backs Urías

Trayce Thompson hit a go-ahead, three-run homer in the fifth inning and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Colorado Rockies 5-3

JULY 5, 2022 • Associated Press

Padres rally for 4 in 9th, beat Dodgers 4-2 to avoid sweep

Jake Cronenworth lined a single off closer Craig Kimbrel’s back that sparked a four-run rally in the ninth inning and the San Diego Padres beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 4-2 to avoid...

JULY 3, 2022 • Associated Press

Dodgers: Yency Almonte's Former Colorado Teammate Told Him to Sign with LA Yency Almonte revealed that Jake McGee told him about the benefit of signing with the Dodgers as a free agent.

JUNE 16, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Dodgers getting the best out of Yency Almonte; what did the Rockies miss? One of the Dodgers' big changes with Almonte was ditching his four-seam fastball: “My spin rate sucks."

JUNE 15, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Pitching well this season Almonte tossed a perfect inning against the White Sox on Wednesday, notching two strikeouts and earning a hold.

Impact Almonte made quick work of Chicago in the seventh frame, needing 13 pitches to retire the side while striking out the final two batters in the inning. The right-hander picked up his second hold of the season as a result of the strong outing. Almonte has been excellent since being called up in mid-May, posting a 1.29 ERA, 1.00 WHIP and 16:6 K:BB across 14 innings.

JUNE 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Dodgers: Watch LA Reliever Get the Strangest Swinging Strike You'll Ever See Yency Almonte threw Odúbel Herrera a nasty slider on Sunday.

MAY 18, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Impressive in Dodgers debut Almonte pitched two perfect innings and notched four strikeouts against the Phillies on Thursday.

Impact Almonte spent his first four big-league seasons with Colorado before joining the Dodgers on a minor-league deal this spring. The right-hander was called up Thursday and looked great in his first game in a Dodgers uniform, retiring all six batters he faced, including the final three by strikeout. Los Angeles has one of the league's top bullpens this season, so Almonte doesn't figure to see much high-leverage work while he remains up in the majors.

MAY 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Contract selected by Dodgers Almonte's contract was selected by the Dodgers on Thursday.

Impact Almonte made 48 relief appearances for the Rockies last year and recorded a 7.55 ERA and 1.59 WHIP in 47.2 innings. He began the 2022 season at Triple-A Oklahoma City and posted a 3.52 ERA and 0.86 in 15.1 innings over 11 minor-league outings. The right-hander will join the major-league bullpen after Ryan Pepiot was sent down Thursday, but Almonte is unlikely to pitch in many high-leverage situations.

MAY 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Who hit the most irrelevant home run of the 2021 MLB season?

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DECEMBER 15, 2021 • FOX SPORTS

Elects free agency Almonte elected free agency last week, according to his personal Twitter account.

Impact He was designated for assignment by the Rockies in October, and it's not necessarily surprising to see a young pitcher opt to switch to a different organization when given the chance. Almonte was a prospect of note back in 2016, but he has transitioned to relief and has been unable to emerge as a reliable big-league reliever (career 5.30 ERA) in 114 appearances with the Rockies.

NOVEMBER 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Outrighted to Triple-A Almonte was outrighted to Triple-A Albuquerque on Thursday.

Impact Almonte made a career-high 48 relief appearances with the Rockies in 2021, but he sputtered to a 7.55 ERA and 1.59 WHIP in 47.2 innings. The right-hander will be removed from the 40-man roster early in the offseason but will likely compete for a major-league roster spot in 2022.

OCTOBER 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Takes loss in relief Almonte (1-3) was tagged with the loss in relief Thursday against Atlanta after allowing three runs on three hits across 1.1 innings.

Impact Almonte retired Jorge Soler to close the fourth inning, but he wasn't effective in the fifth and allowed the three runs that allowed Atlanta to turn things around -- a sac fly from Dansby Swanson that scored Freddie Freeman and a two-run home run from Adam Duvall. Almonte had tossed three straight scoreless appearances before this outing, and he owns a 3.95 ERA across 13.2 innings (10 games) since the beginning of August.

SEPTEMBER 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Ynoa, Braves to face Senzatela, Rockies

The Braves will start Huascar Ynoa on Friday and the Rockies are expected to counter with Antonio Senzatela

SEPTEMBER 3, 2021 • Associated Press

Duvall's 2-run homer lifts Braves over Rockies 6-5

Adam Duvall hit a two-run homer in Atlanta’s three-run fifth inning, and the Braves overcame a grand slam by Charlie Blackmon to beat the Colorado Rockies 6-5

SEPTEMBER 3, 2021 • Associated Press

C.J. Cron homers twice, Rockies rout Marlins 14-2

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AUGUST 7, 2021 • Associated Press

Still here: Story homers twice, Rockies beat Cubs 6-5

Trevor Story hit two home runs, including a go-ahead two-run drive in the fifth inning, and the Colorado Rockies hung on to beat the Chicago Cubs 6-5

AUGUST 5, 2021 • Associated Press

Reinstated from COVID-19 IL Almonte (undisclosed) was reinstated from the COVID-19 injured list Thursday.

Impact Almonte landed on the COVID-19 IL on July 16, but he threw a bullpen session in late July and recently made two rehab appearances at Triple-A Albuquerque. During his rehab outings, he allowed a hit and a walk while striking out one in two scoreless innings. The right-hander will serve as a late reliever once again, but he's unlikely to see many high-leverage chances since he's posted a 10.67 ERA and 1.93 WHIP in 27 innings across 31 relief appearances this year.

AUGUST 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Mills, Cubs to take on Gray, Rockies

The Cubs will start Alec Mills on Wednesday and the Rockies are expected to counter with Jon Gray

AUGUST 4, 2021 • Associated Press