Ynoa was released by the Phillies on Saturday, Matt Breen of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.
The Phillies reassigned Ynoa to their minor-league camp Monday, and he'll now be able to seek out other opportunities in free agency ahead of the regular season. The right-hander posted a 6.75 ERA and 1.31 WHIP in 5.1 innings during six spring appearances this year.
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Phillies' Michael Ynoa: Misses out on Opening Day roster
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The Phillies reassigned Ynoa to their minor-league camp Monday, Todd Zolecki of MLB.com reports.
Ynoa was dismissed from the competition for a spot in the Phillies' Opening Day bullpen after he was blasted for four runs on five hits and two walks over 5.1 innings across his first six Grapefruit League appearances. He's expected to begin the 2021 campaign at Triple-A Lehigh Valley.
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Phillies' Michael Ynoa: Joins Phillies on minors deal
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Ynoa joined the Phillies as a non-roster invitee Monday.
Ynoa is very much a low-risk lottery ticket for the Phillies. The 29-year-old righty hasn't thrown a pitch at the highest level since 2017, but his 4.42 ERA in 59 career MLB innings is a respectable mark.
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Athletics' Michael Ynoa: Returns to Oakland organization
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Ynoa agreed to a minor-league contract with the Athletics on Wednesday, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports.
Ynoa memorably received a $4.25 million signing bonus from the Athletics as a teenager in 2008, but the right-hander never quite lived up the big expectations that came with his contract. He never advanced beyond the High-A level during his six years in Oakland's organization and went on to make only 45 appearances at the big-league level with the White Sox before he was out of affiliated ball entirely by the middle of last season. The Athletics were at least intrigued by his work in the Dominican Winter League this offseason -- Ynoa posted a 2.70 ERA and 28:12 K:BB across 16.2 innings -- so he'll receive another look from the organization, likely serving as bullpen depth in the high minors.
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Michael Ynoa: Let go by Kansas City
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Ynoa was released by the Royals on Tuesday, Jeffrey Flanagan of MLB.com reports.
Ynoa made a solid case for a bullpen role in spring training but ultimately didn't make the Opening Day roster. The 27-year-old struggled at Triple-A Omaha with a 4.57 ERA, 1.56 WHIP and 26:14 K:BB over 21.2 innings, leading to his release.
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Royals' Michael Ynoa: Loses roster battle
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The Royals reassigned Ynoa to the minor leagues Thursday.
Ynoa had made a solid case for a bullpen role during spring training but the Royals ultimately elected to hand the final relief job to Rule 5 pick Chris Ellis. Unless he requests his release from the organization, Ynoa is expected to open the campaign at Triple-A Omaha.
White Sox's Michael Ynoa: Inks minor-league deal with Royals
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Ynoa signed a minor-league contract with the Royals on Tuesday.
Ynoa didn't play affiliate ball in 2018 after being cut loose by the White Sox in March. He appeared in the Dominican Winter League, however, posting a 0.87 ERA, 0.77 WHIP and 13:4 K:BB through 10.1 innings. It's unclear if the deal includes an invitation to spring training at this point. Ynoa, who last pitched in the majors for the White Sox in 2017, owns a career 4.42 ERA, 1.48 WHIP and 53:39 K:BB across parts of two major-league seasons (59 innings).
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White Sox's Michael Ynoa: Re-signs with White Sox
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Ynoa agreed to a minor-league deal with the White Sox.
Ynoa spent the majority of this year with the big club, tossing 29 innings and posting an ERA of 5.90. He looks to have taken a step back after earning a 3.00 ERA in 2016. The 26-year-old should have a chance to make the major-league roster in spring training, but is more likely to begin the season with Triple-A Charlotte.
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White Sox's Michael Ynoa: Outrighted to minors
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Ynoa cleared waivers and was sent outright to Triple-A Charlotte on Saturday.
Ynoa was DFA'd on Thursday to clear a roster spot for David Robertson, but will stay within the organization and assume relief duties in the minors. The right-hander has struggled recently with the White Sox, posting a 9.82 ERA over six appearances last month and compounding that by allowing three earned runs over an inning of work against the Rangers last week. He'll have a chance to work out the kinks down in Charlotte, serving as organizational depth for the time being.
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White Sox's Michael Ynoa: Designated for assignment
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The White Sox designated Ynoa for assignment Thursday.
The right-hander is sent packing from the 40-man roster to make room for returning closer David Robertson. Ynoa had been saddled with a 5.90 ERA over 22 games for the Pale Hose. He'll await his next destination, whether it be Triple-A Charlotte or another organization.
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White Sox's Michael Ynoa: Activated from DL
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Ynoa (hip) was reinstated from the 10-day disabled list Thursday.
The right-hander has a 4.35 ERA in 16 appearances this season but at least has 19 strikeouts over 20.2 innings. Ynoa should go back to working in middle relief.
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White Sox's Michael Ynoa: Placed on DL with quad injury
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Ynoa was placed on the 10-day DL with a right hip flexor strain on Saturday.
Injuries continue to mount for the White Sox's pitching staff, as there are now seven MLB pitchers on the disabled list. Righty Brad Goldberg was recalled from Triple-A Charlotte as a corresponding move.
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White Sox's Michael Ynoa: Dealing with quad injury
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Ynoa left Friday's game with right quad soreness and will be re-evaluated Saturday.
Ynoa faced just two Detroit hitters during his relief appearance before exiting with the team trainer and it appears he's dealing with some soreness in his pivot leg. Consider the young pitcher day-to-day until further evaluation yields a firmer consensus.
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White Sox's Michael Ynoa: Leaves game with undisclosed injury
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Ynoa left Friday's game against the Tigers with an undisclosed injury after facing two hitters, Scott Merkin of MLB.com reports.
The right-hander came on in relief during the third inning and quickly allowed hits to both Jose Iglesias and Dixon Machado before exiting with the team's trainer. The team will likely update his status once more information becomes available. Ynoa, who was replaced by Gregory Infante, has a 3.92 ERA and a 1.40 WHIP over 20.2 innings out of the bullpen this season.
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White Sox's Michael Ynoa: Gets unlikely win Sunday
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Ynoa (1-0) struck out two batters in a scoreless inning and was credited with the win in Sunday's 9-3 victory over San Diego.
Ynoa came on in the eighth inning with the White Sox down 3-1 and the offense doing little in the first seven innings. Fortunately for him, they busted out for eight runs in the eighth, making a winner of Ynoa for the first time this season. After a rocky start to the season, Ynoa has not allowed a run in his last seven innings.
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White Sox's Michael Ynoa: Makes first appearance in 10 days
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Ynoa didn't allow a run but walked two and hit a batter over 1.1 innings in Monday's 6-1 loss to the Royals.
Ynoa, who made his first appearance in 10 days, is the White Sox's designated long man and they haven't needed his services lately while the team ripped off a six-game winning streak. With just 57 percent of his pitches finishing in the zone, both the White Sox and fantasy owners should avoid Ynoa if at all possible. He's allowed five runs (four earned) on eights hits, including three home runs, and seven walks over 10.2 innings spanning seven appearances.
White Sox's Michael Ynoa: Makes Opening Day roster
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Ynoa earned a bullpen spot on the White Sox's Opening Day roster, Colleen Kane of the Chicago Tribune reports.
Anthony Swarzak, Dylan Covey and Ynoa were the final three pitchers added to the Opening Day roster Saturday, but Swarzak and Covey are also candidates to temporarily fill a spot in the rotation with Carlos Rodon nursing a biceps injury. Ynoa has a solid fastball that sits in the mid-90s and he was impressive in his stint with the White Sox last season, notching a 3.00 ERA with 30 strikeouts over 30.0 innings.
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White Sox's Michael Ynoa: Secures spot in bullpen
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Ynoa appears to have won an Opening Day roster spot after the White Sox optioned Zack Burdi to Triple-A Charlotte on Wednesday, Dan Hayes of CSN Chicago reports.
Ynoa had a rough spring, surrendering nine earned runs in 15.2 innings, but his solid showing last season with the White Sox probably convinced the team to keep him around. The 25-year-old offers some intriguing strikeout potential thanks to his mid-90s fastball, but he'll have to do a better job with his control and command in order to work his way into a high-leverage role out of the bullpen.
