Cingrani signed a minor-league contract with the Cubs on Saturday.
Cingrani began the 2021 campaign with the Lexington Legends of the Atlantic League, but he'll report to Triple-A Iowa after he landed a minor-league deal. The southpaw made seven appearances with Triple-A Oklahoma City in 2019 and recorded a 2.84 ERA and 1.48 WHIP in 6.1 innings. He hasn't appeared in the big leagues since 2018 but could join the Cubs' bullpen at some point in 2021.
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Tony Cingrani: Holding showcase next week
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Cingrani is scheduled to throw in front of multiple teams in a Feb. 1 showcase in Arizona, Jon Heyman of MLB Network reports.
Cingrani hasn't pitched at the MLB level since 2018 after having most of his past two seasons wiped out while he recovered from shoulder surgery. Considering he underwent the arthroscopic procedure in June 2019, the 31-year-old has likely been fully healthy for a while, but he'll still have to prove that his surgery hasn't compromised his velocity or command. Since making a full-time transition to relief duty in 2015, Cingrani has posted a 4.56 ERA, 1.39 WHIP and 13.8 K-BB% across 177 appearances over parts of four seasons.
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Dodgers' Tony Cingrani: To start rehab assignment
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Cingrani (shoulder) has been assigned to High-A Rancho Cucamonga for a rehab assignment, Bill Plunkett of The Orange County Register reports.
The left-hander has been out all season due to a recurring shoulder injury, but he threw a bullpen session last week and will now begin his minor-league rehab work. Cingrani posted a 4.76 ERA and a 1.10 WHIP to go along with 36 strikeouts over 22.2 innings in 30 games for the Dodgers last season.
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Dodgers' Tony Cingrani: Nearing rehab stint
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Cingrani (shoulder) threw a bullpen session Friday and is on track to begin a rehab assignment next week, Ken Gurnick of MLB.com reports.
Cingrani noted that Friday is the best he's felt since going on the injured list, which is positive news for the Dodgers. He'll likely need at least a few rehab outings before rejoining the big-league club.
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Dodgers' Tony Cingrani: Ups throwing distance
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Cingrani (shoulder) has been pain-free while throwing off flat ground from 120 feet at extended spring training in recent days, Jorge Castillo of the Los Angeles Times reports.
The Dodgers shut down Cingrani for two weeks late in the spring after he was diagnosed with a left shoulder impingement, and the respite has apparently proved effective. Cingrani should be ready to throw a bullpen session at some point this week and remains on track to return from the 10-day injured list at some point in the back half of April.
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Dodgers' Tony Cingrani: Heads to IL
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The Dodgers placed Cingrani (shoulder) on the 10-day injured list Thursday.
Cingrani has yet to resume throwing since being shut down since mid-March with left shoulder soreness and appears set to miss more than the minimum 10 days. His absence leaves Scott Alexander as the top left-handed option out of the bullpen for Los Angeles.
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Dodgers' Tony Cingrani: Shut down with shoulder soreness
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Cingrani has been shut down with left shoulder soreness, Ken Gurnick of MLB.com reports.
It is a recurrence of an issue he experienced last season and it will sideline him past Opening Day. He received medication and will not throw for two weeks while undergoing more treatment. Scott Alexander will now carry a heavy load as the Dodgers' clear top left-handed reliever to start the season.
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Dodgers' Tony Cingrani: Agrees to deal with Dodgers
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Cingrani signed a one-year, $2.65 million contract with the Dodgers on Friday, avoiding arbitration, Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic reports.
As Rosenthal notes, the fully guaranteed contract is a bit of an abnormality for pre-arbitration deals, but the monetary figure lines up with Cingrani's anticipated salary. In 2018, Cingrani logged a 4.76 ERA and 1.10 WHIP with a 36:6 K:BB across 30 appearances. He will become a free agent following next season.
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Dodgers' Tony Cingrani: Allows three baserunners
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Cingrani hit a batter and allowed two hits without recording an out in Saturday's win over San Diego.
Cingrani entered the ninth inning with a six-run lead but promptly loaded the bases before giving way to Kenley Jansen to clean up his mess. The southpaw has recorded just one out in two appearances since being activated from the disabled list Sept. 17, and he will have to show improved results before being trusted in high-leverage situations again.
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Dodgers' Tony Cingrani: Expects to be activated Monday
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Cingrani (shoulder) said he expects to be activated ahead of Monday's series opener against the Rockies, J.P. Hoornstra of the Los Angeles Daily News reports.
Cingrani is set to rejoin the Dodgers after spending the past three months on the shelf with a shoulder injury. The southpaw posted a 4.84 ERA, 1.03 WHIP and 36:6 K:BB across 22.1 innings of relief prior to suffering the injury. Given the length of his absence, the Dodgers may opt to ease Cingrani back into high-leverage work, though he should eventually work his way back to the later innings as one of the team's top southpaw relievers.
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Dodgers' Tony Cingrani: Begins rehab assignment
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Cingrani (shoulder) will embark upon a rehab assignment with High-A Rancho Cucamonga on Friday, J.P. Hoornstra of the Southern California News Group reports.
Cingrani will be getting his first taste of game action since June 6, when he went down with a left shoulder strain. After suffering a pair of setbacks in the following weeks, he eventually received a cortisone shot and was transferred to the 60-day DL in August. Under normal circumstances, Cingrani would likely require a few minor-league outings, but with the lower-level seasons winding down, he may have to settle for one or two appearances and continue his rehab with the Dodgers if he's not ready to return from the shelf in the near future.
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Dodgers' Tony Cingrani: Shifted to 60-day DL
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Cingrani (shoulder) was shifted to the 60-day disabled list Wednesday, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic Los Angeles reports.
This is simply procedural, as Cingrani has already missed more than 60 days while recovering from a shoulder injury. The southpaw received a cortisone shot in his shoulder earlier in the month but remains without a timetable for his return. Hyun-Jin Ryu was reinstated from the 60-day disabled list in a corresponding roster move.
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Dodgers' Tony Cingrani: Hits snag in recovery
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Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said Tuesday that Cingrani's progress in his recovery from a left shoulder strain has been stalled of late, Bill Plunkett of The Orange County Register reports.
Though Cingrani has been throwing bullpen sessions for more than a week, he hasn't reported much improvement with his shoulder during those workouts. That has prevented Cingrani from gaining clearance to face hitters in batting practice, which would be the next hurdle he needs to clear before heading out on a minor-league rehab assignment. It's not looking promising that Cingrani will be ready to return from the 10-day disabled list for the Dodgers' first game out of the All-Star break July 20.
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Dodgers' Tony Cingrani: Tosses another bullpen
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Cingrani (shoulder) threw a bullpen session Friday, Ken Gurnick of MLB.com reports.
Cingrani completed his second bullpen of the week after a throwing session Monday. Following Friday's bullpen, he'll head to Arizona to continue rehabbing. The exact timetable for his return remains unclear.
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Dodgers' Tony Cingrani: Throws bullpen session
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Cingrani (shoulder) tossed off the mound during a bullpen session Monday, Ken Gurnick of MLB.com reports.
This marked the first time Cingrani was back on a raised surface since suffering a setback in his rehab a couple weeks ago. Look for him to throw another bullpen or simulated game in the coming days, after which an estimated return date should begin to come into focus.
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Dodgers' Tony Cingrani: Suffers setback Monday
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Cingrani (shoulder) felt something in his shoulder last week and has been shut down, Ken Gurnick of MLB.com reports.
Cingrani was originally expected to miss the minimum after landing on the disabled list with a rotator cuff strain earlier in the month, but the southpaw is now without a timetable for his return after suffering a setback during his rehab.
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Dodgers' Tony Cingrani: Lands on DL
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Cingrani was placed on the 10-day DL due to a left shoulder strain, Andy McCullough of The Los Angeles Times reports.
Cingrani suffered a shoulder injury during Wednesday's game, as the left-hander exited the outing after walking the first batter he faced. The Dodgers have yet to announce the severity of his injury but that will likely be cleared up in the coming days. In his place, Pedro Baez and Edward Paredes were recalled from the minors and Caleb Ferguson was sent down to Triple-A Oklahoma City.
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Dodgers' Tony Cingrani: Expects to be activated Saturday
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Cingrani (shoulder) is on track to be activated from the 10-day disabled list Saturday, Bill Plunkett of The Orange County Register reports.
Cingrani has been on the shelf for a week with left shoulder inflammation, but he's expecting to be activated when first eligible Saturday. The southpaw was able to complete a 40-pitch bullpen session with no issues Wednesday, and if his shoulder checks out OK in the coming days it sounds like he'll be available out of the big-league bullpen over the weekend. Cingrani, who owns a 5.79 ERA and 22:4 K:BB through 14 innings this season, should resume his role as the Dodgers' primary left-handed reliever once healthy.
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Dodgers' Tony Cingrani: Heads to shelf with shoulder injury
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Cingrani was placed on the 10-day disabled list Wednesday with left shoulder inflammation.
It's unclear when Cingrani picked up the injury, but it's apparently bothersome enough to warrant a stay on the disabled list. He'll be eligible to return May 19, but it's not yet known if the southpaw will be ready to go by then. The 28-year-old owns a 5.79 ERA and 22:4 K:BB through 14 innings this season. Scott Alexander was recalled from the minors in a corresponding move and will serve as the team's primary left-handed reliever while Cingrani is sidelined.
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Dodgers' Tony Cingrani: Available for Game 2
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Cingrani (arm) is available for Game 2 of Saturday's doubleheader against the Giants, Bill Plunkett of The Orange County Register reports.
Cingrani was unavailable for the first game of Saturday's twin bill because of a dead arm, but he played catch in between games and said he felt fine. He owns a 6.52 ERA and 17:1 K:BB through 9.2 innings of relief this season.
