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Orioles' Brooks Kriske: Claimed by Baltimore
The Baltimore Orioles claimed Brooks Kriske off waivers from the Reds and optioned him to Triple-A Norfolk on Sunday, Cordell Woodland of 105.7 The Fan Baltimore reports.The 30-year-old was designated for assignment by the Reds on Thursday, and the Orioles claimed him to bolster their organizational pitching depth. Kriske has spent the full season at Triple-A to this point and has a 3.06 ERA, 1.12 WHIP and 73:32 K:BB over 50 innings.
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Reds' Brooks Kriske: Exits 40-man roster
The Cincinnati Reds designated Brooks Kriske for assignment Thursday.The transaction frees up a spot on the 40-man roster for the signing of Dominic Smith. Kriske has spent the entirety of the 2024 campaign at Triple-A Louisville, where he's posted a 3.10 ERA and 72:29 K:BB over 49.1 innings. The control has been a problem, but Kriske's swing-and-miss ability could mean some interest on waivers.
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Reds' Brooks Kriske: Added to roster
The Cincinnati Reds selected Brooks Kriske's contract and optioned him to Triple-A Louisville on Monday.Kriske might have had an opt-out clause in his minor-league contract, so the Reds added him to their 40-man roster to prevent him from leaving the organization. The 30-year-old has posted a 3.64 ERA and 40:17 K:BB over 29.2 innings with Louisville this season.
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Reds' Brooks Kriske: Misses out on Opening Day bullpen
The Cincinnati Reds reassigned Brooks Kriske to minor-league camp Monday, Charlie Goldsmith of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.Kriske struck out seven and pitched to a 3.60 ERA and 0.80 WHIP over five innings during Cactus League play, but those solid numbers weren't enough for him to win a spot in the Reds' Opening Day bullpen. The 30-year-old journeyman reliever has made 20 career appearances in the big leagues over parts of three seasons with the Yankees, Orioles and Royals, logging a 11.22 ERA over 21.2 innings.
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Reds' Brooks Kriske: Lands NRI from Reds
Brooks Kriske signed a minor-league contract with the Cincinnati Reds on Thursday that includes and invitation to spring training.Kriske allowed three runs over 6.2 innings with the Royals last season before finishing the year in Japan with the Seibu Lions. The 29-year-old holds an ugly 11.22 ERA over 21.2 frames at the major-league level, although he has struck out 25. Kriske will compete for a middle relief role this spring but will likely begin 2024 at Triple-A Louisville.
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Brooks Kriske: Set for release
The Royals requested for Brooks Kriske to go on unconditional release waivers Friday.Kriske is expected to continue his career in Japan. The 29-year-old got into four games with the Royals this season, posting a 4.05 ERA, 1.05 WHIP and 6:4 K:BB over 6.2 innings. He also carried a 5.52 ERA, 1.58 WHIP and 49:16 K:BB through 29.1 innings with Triple-A Omaha. Kriske previously played in Nippon Professional Baseball during the 2022 campaign with the Yokohama DeNA BayStars.
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Royals' Brooks Kriske: Demoted to minors
The Kansas City Royals optioned Brooks Kriske to Triple-A Omaha on Saturday.Kriske pitched two hitless innings Friday against the Dodgers, but he will return to Omaha after making four appearances in his latest MLB stint. Kriske holds a 4.05 ERA and 1.05 WHIP through 6.2 frames with Kansas City and could return to the majors if the Royals' bullpen depth gets tested later this year. Collin Snider was recalled from Omaha in a corresponding move.
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Royals' Brooks Kriske: Promoted from Omaha
Kansas City selected Brooks Kriske's contract from Triple-A Omaha on Sunday.Kriske will join the Kansas City Royals' 40-man roster and 26-man active roster as a replacement for Mike Mayers, who was designated for assignment Sunday. Signed to a minor-league contract over the winter, Kriske has made 25 appearances with Omaha, pitching to a 6.00 ERA with 47 strikeouts over 27 innings. He'll likely be a middle-innings option out of the bullpen while he's up with Kansas City.
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Royals' Brooks Kriske: Reassigned to minors camp
Brooks Kriske was reassigned Tuesday to the minor-league side of Kansas City Royals camp.Kriske joined the Royals on a minor-league contract this winter after a solid showing in Japan in 2022. The 29-year-old right-hander will open the 2023 campaign in the bullpen at Triple-A Omaha.
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Royals' Brooks Kriske: Joins Royals organization
The Kansas City Royals signed Brooks Kriske to a minor-league contract Thursday, Lynn Worthy of The Kansas City Star reports.Kriske pitched 36 moderately effective innings with Japan's Yokohama DeNa BayStars in 2022. The year before, he had a 14.29 ERA in 12 MLB appearances with New York and Baltimore, so he has more work to do to prove he's worthy of a 40-man roster spot.