Tropeano exercised the opt-out in his minor-league contract with the Rangers on Wednesday and has become a free agent, Levi Weaver of The Athletic reports.
The right-hander joined Texas on a minor-league deal in January, but he was unable to get a look in the big leagues during the first two months of the season. Tropeano posted a 3.05 ERA, 1.49 WHIP and 21:17 K:BB across 20.2 innings with Triple-A Round Rock prior to opting out.
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Rangers' Nick Tropeano: Heads to minor-league camp
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The Rangers reassigned Tropeano to minor-league camp Monday.
Tropeano joined Texas on a minor-league deal in January after making five appearances at the MLB level in 2021, as he posted a 2.25 ERA in eight innings between the Giants and Mets. Though the 31-year-old possesses previous starting experience at the MLB level, the Rangers may envision him filling a relief role at Triple-A Round Rock to begin the upcoming season.
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Rangers' Nick Tropeano: Links up with Rangers
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Tropeano agreed to a minor-league contract with the Rangers on Wednesday.
Tropeano appeared in five big-league games in 2021 between the Mets and Giants but spent most of the year at Triple-A, where he had a 3.69 ERA, 1.47 WHIP and 51:24 K:BB over 46.1 innings. The right-hander will likely provide organization depth for the rotation in 2022.
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Dodgers' Nick Tropeano: Signs with Dodgers
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Tropeano agreed to a deal with the Dodgers on Friday, Jon Heyman of MLB Network reports.
Tropeano was outrighted to Triple-A by the Mets earlier this week after clearing waivers, but he refused that assignment and became a free agent. The right-hander has appeared in five games between the Giants and Mets this season and has given up two runs on eight hits with two strikeouts and three walks over eight innings.
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Mets' Nick Tropeano: Outrighted to minors
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The Mets outrighted Tropeano to Triple-A Syracuse on Monday.
Tropeano lost his spot on the Mets' 40-man roster Friday, when he was designated for assignment to make room for the team's new acquisitions following the trade deadline. Between the Giants and Mets, Tropeano has made five appearances at the big-league level in 2021, working five innings while giving up three runs (two earned) on eight hits and three walks.
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Mets' Nick Tropeano: Dropped from 40-man roster
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Tropeano was designated for assignment by the Mets on Friday, Mike Puma of the New York Post reports.
Tropeano was removed from the active roster Monday and has now been removed from the 40-man roster as well. With a career 4.22 ERA in parts of seven major-league seasons, he could be a relatively attractive option on the waiver wire.
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Mets' Nick Tropeano: Back in minors
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Tropeano was optioned back to Triple-A Syracuse after serving as the 27th man for Monday's doubleheader against Atlanta, Tim Britton of The Athletic reports.
Tropeano didn't appear in either game of the twin bill and will now return to Syracuse for the time being. The right-hander has allowed just two earned runs across eight big-league innings this season and remains a candidate to rejoin the Mets' bullpen later in the campaign.
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Mets' Nick Tropeano: Recalled as 27th man
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Tropeano was recalled by the Mets to serve as the 27th man in Monday's doubleheader against Atlanta, Tim Healey of Newsday reports.
Tropeano has been shuffled between the majors and minors several times across the last month, and he was listed as a candidate to start the second game of Monday's twin bill, Justin Toscano of The Bergen Record reports. The righty has put up a 2.25 ERA and 1.38 WHIP in eight innings across five relief appearances with the Giants and Mets this season.
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Mets' Nick Tropeano: Sent to Triple-A
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Tropeano was optioned to Triple-A Syracuse on Saturday.
Tropeano was called up by the Mets on Monday, but he didn't make any relief appearances during his time with the big-league club. The right-hander has posted a 2.25 ERA and 1.38 WHIP in eight innings across five relief appearances with the Giants and Mets this year.
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Mets' Nick Tropeano: Rejoins big club
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The Mets recalled Tropeano from Triple-A Syracuse ahead of Wednesday's game in Cincinnati, Deesha Thosar of the New York Daily News reports.
Tropeano will provide the Mets with a multi-inning relief arm after short starts by Taijuan Walker, Jerad Eickhoff and Robert Stock in each of the past three games have taxed the bullpen. The 30-year-old right-hander has made five appearances for the Mets this season, giving up two earned runs in eight innings.
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Mets' Nick Tropeano: Optioned to minors
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Tropeano was optioned to Triple-A Syracuse on Sunday, Tim Healey of Newsday reports.
Tropeano was recalled to the big league club on July 8 and has appeared in one game since. He logged two innings, surrendering one earned run on four hits and one walk. Jerad Eickhoff was recalled in the corresponding move.
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Mets' Nick Tropeano: Set to serve as 27th man once again
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Tropeano has been recalled from Triple-A Syracuse to serve as the 27th man for Wednesday's doubleheader against the Brewers, Tim Healey of Newsday reports.
Tropeano was brought up to serve as the extra man during Sunday's twin bill against the Yankees but returned to Syracuse without pitching in either game. He'll rejoin the big club once again Wednesday, but pending another transaction, he'll likely be sent back down following Game 2.
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Mets' Nick Tropeano: Joins big-league roster
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Tropeano was recalled from Triple-A Syracuse on Thursday, Deesha Thosar of the New York Daily News reports.
The right-hander was sent back to Triple-A after serving as the 27th man during Wednesday's doubleheader against the Brewers, and he'll rejoin the big-league roster in a longer-term capacity Thursday. Tropeano should be a long-relief option for the final four games heading into the All-Star break. Robert Stock was optioned to Syracuse in a corresponding move.
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Mets' Nick Tropeano: Returns to minors
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Tropeano was optioned to Triple-A Syracuse following Sunday's doubleheader against the Yankees.
Tropeano served as the 27th man for Sunday's twin bill but didn't pitch in either contest. The right-hander should be in the mix for a promotion when the Mets require a spot starter.
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Mets' Nick Tropeano: Promoted for twin bill
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Tropeano was recalled from Triple-A Syracuse to serve as the 27th man for Sunday's doubleheader against the Yankees, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.
The right-hander was claimed off waivers by the Mets in mid-June and will receive his first big-league opportunity with the team. Tropeano could work in long relief Sunday should Marcus Stroman or Corey Oswalt deliver a short start. Tropeano should head back to Triple-A following the twin bill.
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Mets' Nick Tropeano: Claimed by Mets
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Tropeano was claimed off waivers by the Mets on Friday, Justin Toscano of The Bergen Record reports.
Tropeano bounced between the majors and minors for the Giants before being designated for assignment in early June. In six innings at the major-league level this season, he's allowed just one earned run on four hits, but his 2:2 K:BB isn't particularly encouraging. Tommy Hunter (back) was transferred to the 60-day injured list to clear a spot for Tropeano on the 40-man roster.
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Giants' Nick Tropeano: Cast off 40-man roster
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Tropeano was designated for assignment by the Giants on Friday.
Tropeano was recalled by the Giants on Thursday, but he was sent down after the game and will now be removed from the 40-man roster. The righty made four relief appearances in the majors to begin the year and posted a 1.50 ERA and 1.00 WHIP in six innings. Left-hander Scott Kazmir was reinstated from the restricted list in a corresponding move.
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Giants' Nick Tropeano: Back with Giants
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Tropeano was recalled from Triple-A Sacramento on Thursday, Andrew Baggarly of The Athletic reports.
The right-hander was optioned to Triple-A on Tuesday but will make a quick return to the majors with Logan Webb (shoulder) heading back to the injured list. Tropeano has pitched well through four appearances with one run allowed on one hit with two strikeouts and two walks over six innings.
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Giants' Nick Tropeano: Optioned once again
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The Giants optioned Tropeano to Triple-A Sacramento on Tuesday, Kerry Crowley of The San Jose Mercury News reports.
The righty pitched two scoreless innings Monday and has now been optioned for the second time in four days. Despite bouncing between rosters rather frequently, Tropeano has impressed with a 1.50 ERA in six big-league innings this year and is likely to get more opportunities with the Giants later in the campaign.
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Giants' Nick Tropeano: Quick return to majors
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Tropeano was recalled from Triple-A Sacramento on Sunday.
The 30-year-old was sent to Triple-A Saturday but will quickly rejoin the big-league roster with Caleb Baragar (elbow) landing on the injured list. Tropeano has allowed one run on three hits with a strikeout and a walk over four innings this season.
