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The Cardinals claimed Munoz off waivers from the Marlins on Friday. Munoz, 24, posted a 6.53 ERA and 70:42 K:BB over 82.2 innings in 2024, serving up a whopping 26 home runs. The right-hander will provide rotation depth in St. Louis.
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The Marlins optioned Munoz to Triple-A Jacksonville on Wednesday, Christina De Nicola of MLB.com reports. Munoz was lit up for six earned runs on seven hits (including three home runs) and a walk in just 1.1 innings Tuesday, and he'll now head back to the minors in an effort to get back on track. Xzavion Curry was recalled from Jacksonville in a corresponding move, though it remains unclear if he will replace Munoz in the Marlins' rotation going forward.
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Munoz allowed three runs on five hits and three walks while striking out three batters over 3.1 innings in a no-decision against the Diamondbacks on Wednesday. Munoz struggled with his control in the outing, throwing just 40 of 73 pitches for strikes. The right-hander lasted exactly 3.1 innings for the second consecutive start and has failed to get out of the fourth frame in three of his past four appearances. Walks have been a big issue for Munoz of late -- he's issued exactly three free passes in each of those three short outings. His 4.5 BB/9 is sixth worst among MLB hurlers who have thrown at least 70 innings this season.
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Munoz came away with a no-decision in Saturday's 9-8 extra-inning loss to the Padres, giving up three runs on six hits over five innings. He struck out three without walking a batter. The rookie right-hander left the game after 87 pitches (53 strikes) with the Marlins ahead 7-3, but the bullpen couldn't secure the win for him. Munoz hasn't lasted more than five innings in five straight outings, posting a poor 6.08 ERA, 1.48 WHIP and 20:9 K:BB through 23.2 innings over that stretch, but Miami doesn't have any better, healthier options to replace him in the rotation. He lines up to make his next start on the road next weekend against the Mets.
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Munoz (2-5) picked up the win Wednesday over Tampa Bay, allowing two runs on four hits and two walks over five innings. He struck out seven. Munoz allowed a run in both of the first two innings on a Christopher Morel homer and a Jonny DeLuca RBI triple. However, the 24-year-old right-hander would settle in and blank the Rays over his final three frames while recording seven strikeouts, matching a season high. Munoz now sports a 5.45 ERA at the big-league level this year with a 1.38 WHIP and 57:32 K:BB across 66 innings. He figures to remain in Miami's rotation after Trevor Rogers was traded to the Orioles, and with that, Munoz's next outing is currently lined up for early next week at home versus the Reds.
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| Year | Team | APP | GS | INN | W | L | S | K | BBI | HA | ERA | WHIP |
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| 2024 | MIA | 18 | 17 | 82.7 | 2 | 7 | 0 | 70 | 42 | 89 | 6.53 | 1.58 |
Last 7 Games
| DATE | Opp | W | L | S | INN | HA | ERA | BBI | K | WHIP |
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| 8/27 | @  |
- | - | - | 1.1 | 7 | 10.08 | 1 | 0 | 6.00 |
| 8/21 | vs  |
- | - | - | 3.1 | 5 | 8.25 | 3 | 3 | 2.40 |
| 8/16 | @  |
- | 1 | - | 3.1 | 5 | 8.14 | 3 | 5 | 2.40 |
| 8/10 | vs  |
- | - | - | 5.0 | 6 | 7.50 | 0 | 3 | 1.20 |
| 8/05 | vs  |
- | 1 | - | 3.2 | 7 | 8.31 | 3 | 2 | 2.73 |
| 7/31 | @  |
1 | - | - | 5.0 | 4 | 7.20 | 1 | 7 | 1.00 |
| 7/25 | vs  |
- | - | - | 5.0 | 6 | 10.80 | 2 | 3 | 1.60 |