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Athletics' Janson Junk: Clears waivers
The Oakland Athletics outrighted Janson Junk to Triple-A Las Vegas on Saturday.Junk will remain in the Oakland organization after he was recently designated for assignment for a third time this season. The 28-year-old right-hander has made six appearances at the big-league level in 2024 between Milwaukee and Oakland, logging a 14.62 ERA and 3.25 WHIP in eight innings.
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Athletics' Janson Junk: Booted from 40-man roster
The Oakland Athletics designated Janson Junk for assignment Thursday.Junk's lone appearance for the Athletics went as poorly as it could possibly go, as he was walloped for seven runs without recording an out in Wednesday's loss to the Mariners. He'll be replaced on the roster by Brady Basso.
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Athletics' Janson Junk: Claimed by Oakland
The Oakland Athletics claimed Janson Junk off waivers from the Astros on Saturday.Junk never appeared in a game for the Astros, and he was designated for assignment Thursday after posting a 6.14 ERA and 1.34 WHIP through 14.2 innings at Triple-A Sugar Land. He'll now presumably return to the majors as he switches organizations, though Junk will likely operate as a low-leverage arm out of the Oakland bullpen. The Athletics moved Miguel Andujar (abdomen) to the 60-day IL to open up a spot on the 40-man roster for Junk.
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Astros' Janson Junk: Removed from 40-man roster
The Houston Astros designated Janson Junk for assignment Thursday, Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle reports.The transaction frees up a spot on the 40-man roster for the addition of Jason Heyward. Junk was claimed off waivers earlier this month by the Astros and is now slated to go through the waiver process again.
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Astros' Janson Junk: Claimed and optioned
The Houston Astros claimed Janson Junk off waivers from the Brewers on Friday and optioned him to Triple-A Sugar Land, Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle reports.Junk has allowed six runs in eight innings in the majors this season but holds a 2.55 ERA and 35:15 K:BB across 35.1 frames at the Triple-A level. He's been pitching in relief exclusively since May, but Junk does have extensive starting pitcher experience and it's not clear what role the Astros have planned for him.
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Brewers' Janson Junk: DFA'd by Milwaukee
The Milwaukee Brewers designated Janson Junk for assignment Sunday.The right-hander will lose his place on the 26-man and 40-man rosters due to Devin Williams (back) returning from the 60-day injured list Sunday. Junk has allowed six earned runs in five big-league outings this season but has a 2.65 ERA across 34 innings at Triple-A.
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Brewers' Janson Junk: Recalled by Milwaukee
The Milwaukee Brewers recalled Janson Junk from Triple-A Nashville on Friday.The move corresponds with Milwaukee placing southpaw Rob Zastryzny on the 15-day injured list due to left elbow tendinitis. Junk has spent most of the season in Nashville, posting a 2.65 ERA and 1.29 WHIP across 34 innings. He's made three major-league appearances in 2024, with his last coming May 5 against the Cubs in which he allowed one run on three hits and one walk while striking out two across two frames.
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Brewers' Janson Junk: Optioned to Triple-A
The Milwaukee Brewers optioned Janson Junk to Triple-A Nashville on Friday.The Brewers officially activated Aaron Civale on Friday after acquiring him in a trade with the Rays on Wednesday, so Junk will head back to Nashville in order to create room on the 26-man roster. The 28-year-old righty didn't appear in a game during his 48-hour stint with Milwaukee, but he could be an option to return to the majors if the Brewers need a fresh arm in their bullpen.
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Brewers' Janson Junk: Back with Brewers
The Milwaukee Brewers recalled Janson Junk from Triple-A Nashville on Wednesday.Since his last appearance in the majors May 5, Junk has posted a 1.17 ERA and 1.24 WHIP alongside a 19:5 K:BB across 15.1 innings in Triple-A. He'll now be called upon to add depth to Milwaukee's bullpen as Enoli Paredes (forearm) heads to the injured list.
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Brewers' Janson Junk: Sent to Triple-A
The Milwaukee Brewers optioned Janson Junk to Triple-A Nashville on Wednesday.Junk was called up from Triple-A on Saturday but didn't make any appearances out of the Milwaukee bullpen before being sent back to Nashville. He's made some starts with Nashville this season and could be thrust into the rotation as he rejoins the affiliate after the Brewers recalled two of Triple-A club's starters (Aaron Ashby and Tobias Myers) on Wednesday.
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