After making five appearances at the big-league level between the Dodgers and Mets in 2023, Kolarek caught on with the Angels on a minor-league deal over the winter. He didn't receive a call to the big leagues during his time with the organization this season before being cut loose. Over his 31 appearances out of the bullpen at Triple-A Salt Lake in 2024, the 35-year-old lefty logged a 6.97 ERA, 1.97 WHIP and 33:18 K:BB over 31 innings.
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Angels' Adam Kolarek: Outrighted to Triple-A
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The Angels sent Kolarek outright to Triple-A Salt Lake on Saturday, Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com reports.
Kolarek signed a major-league deal with the Angels in November, but he'll now be relegated to the minors to make room for Zach Plesac, whose signing became official Saturday. Kolarek logged a 3.80 ERA and 1.55 WHIP through 42.2 minor-league frames last season.
Kolarek signed a one-year, $900,000 contract with the Angels on Sunday.
Kolarek has had limited time in the majors over the past four seasons, and he made just five relief appearances between the Dodgers and Mets last year. He tossed six scoreless innings across those outings and was relatively effective in the minors, posting a 3.80 ERA and 1.55 WHIP in 42.2 innings across 46 relief appearances with Triple-A clubs. Kolarek will join the Angels on a major-league deal ahead of the 2023 campaign but could lose his spot in the big-league bullpen if he struggles at some point.
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Braves' Adam Kolarek: Signs with Atlanta
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Kolarek signed a minor-league deal with Atlanta on Thursday.
Kolarek has had brief stints with both the Dodgers and Mets this season, though he's pitched only six innings in the big leagues. He'll likely begin his tenure with Atlanta at Triple-A Gwinnett, though he could contribute out of the major-league bullpen at some point prior to the close of the regular season.
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Adam Kolarek: Hits open market
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Kolarek elected free agency Tuesday.
Kolarek cleared waivers after the Mets designated him for assignment over the weekend, but he'll pursue his options on the open market rather than reporting to Triple-A Syracuse. The left-handed reliever tossed 4.2 scoreless innings for the Mets prior to being DFA'd.
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Mets' Adam Kolarek: Gets DFA'd
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Kolarek was designated for assignment by the Mets on Sunday.
Kolarek had worked 4.2 scoreless innings of relief for New York, but he'll get the boot from the 40-man roster as the Mets activate Mark Vientos (wrist) from the 10-day IL and recall Jeff Brigham from Triple-A Syracuse.
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Mets' Adam Kolarek: Selected from Triple-A
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The Mets selected Kolarek from Triple-A Syracuse on Saturday.
Kolarek was acquired by the Mets in exchange for cash at the trade deadline, and now the 34-year-old southpaw will join the Mets' bullpen for the first time. Kolarek holds a 2.55 ERA and 1.33 WHIP through 35.1 innings in Triple-A this season and threw 1.1 scoreless innings with the Dodgers in June. Dennis Santana was designated for assignment in a corresponding move.
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Mets' Adam Kolarek: Acquired by Mets
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The Mets acquired Kolarek and Phil Bickford from the Dodgers on Tuesday in exchange for cash considerations, Joel Sherman of the New York Post reports.
Kolarek was pushed off the 40-man roster in Los Angeles back in June, but he could at least help cover some relief innings for the Mets down the stretch as they wave the white flag on the 2023 campaign. The 34-year-old left-hander holds a career 3.73 ERA and 96:42 K:BB in 144.2 major-league frames.
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Dodgers' Adam Kolarek: Outrighted to OKC
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Kolarek cleared waivers and was sent outright to Triple-A Oklahoma City on Saturday, Eric Stephen of SBNation.com reports.
Kolarek was DFA'd by the Dodgers on Wednesday after making one appearance with the big-league squad, throwing 1.1 scoreless innings while striking out two. He will now rejoin the Triple-A bullpen, where he holds a 2.18 ERA and 1.39 WHIP through 20.2 innings.
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Dodgers' Adam Kolarek: Designated for assignment
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Kolarek was designated for assignment by the Dodgers on Wednesday.
Kolarek is removed from both the 40-man and 26-man active rosters with Shelby Miller (personal) coming off the bereavement list prior to Wednesday's game versus the White Sox. If Kolarek goes unclaimed, he'll likely report back to Oklahoma City to provide pitching depth in the minors.
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Dodgers' Adam Kolarek: Effective in return
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Kolarek allowed one hit and struck out two batters over 1.1 scoreless innings against Philadelphia on Sunday.
In his first appearance of the campaign, Kolarek gave up a run-scoring single to the first batter he faced before retiring four straight Phillies. The southpaw was called up from Triple-A Oklahoma City earlier in the day and figures to fill a low-leverage role for Los Angeles while he's up with the big club. Kolarek spent most of last season in the minors, but he's had success with the Dodgers in the past, as he posted a minuscule 0.95 ERA and 0.79 WHIP over 19 innings with the team in 2020.
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Dodgers' Adam Kolarek: Called up from Triple-A
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The Dodgers selected Kolarek's contract from Triple-A Oklahoma City on Sunday, Eric Stephen of SBNation.com reports.
Kolarek will get a chance to appear in a big-league game for the first time since 2022, when he registered a 4.58 ERA for the Athletics. Andre Jackson was optioned to Triple-A in a corresponding transaction, with Trayce Thompson (oblique) being moved to the 60-day injured list to open room on the 40-man roster for Kolarek.
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Dodgers' Adam Kolarek: Reassigned to minor-league camp
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Kolarek was reassigned Tuesday to the minor-league side of Dodgers camp, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports.
Kolarek inked a minor-league contract with Los Angeles this winter after posting a 4.58 ERA, 1.59 WHIP and 9:8 K:BB in 17.2 major-league innings last season with the Athletics. The 34-year-old will begin the 2023 campaign at Triple-A Oklahoma City.
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Dodgers' Adam Kolarek: Gets look with Dodgers
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Kolarek signed a minor-league deal with the Dodgers on Tuesday.
Kolarek spent the 2022 season with the Athletics, splitting time between the big-league club and Triple-A Las Vegas. He maintained a 4.58 ERA and 1.58 WHIP while pitching exclusively out of the bullpen in the majors, and he could get some low-leverage work for the Dodgers in 2023.
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Athletics' Adam Kolarek: Cast off 40-man roster
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Kolarek was designated for assignment by the Athletics on Thursday.
Kolarek was sent down by Oakland in late May, and he'll lose his spot on the 40-man roster just over a month later. The southpaw has posted a 5.68 ERA and 1.23 WHIP in 12.2 innings over 11 appearances at the Triple-A level, and he'll likely remain in the organization if he goes unclaimed on waivers.
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Athletics' Adam Kolarek: Sent to Triple-A
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Kolarek was optioned to Triple-A Las Vegas on Sunday, Matt Kawahara of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.
Kolarek was promoted from Triple-A during the opening weekend of the season, and he'll return there after giving up four runs over his past three outings. Overall this season the left-hander has a 4.58 ERA, 1.58 WHIP and 9:8 K:BB across 17.2 innings.
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Athletics' Adam Kolarek: Mostly effective early
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Kolarek, who fired two perfect innings during which he recorded a strikeout in a loss to the Guardians on Sunday, has now posted scoreless efforts in four of his six relief appearances.
The veteran southpaw has had one notable hiccup, that coming April 22 against the Rangers when he surrendered three earned runs on three hits and two walks over an inning. Otherwise, Kolarek has yielded just one other run across 7.2 innings, that coming in his first outing of the season April 12. Kolarek figures to continue serving in mostly a low-leverage role for the time being.
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Athletics' Adam Kolarek: Recalled by Oakland
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Kolarek was recalled by the Athletics on Sunday, Matt Kawahara of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.
Kolarek made 12 appearances out of Oakland's bullpen in 2021, posting a poor 8.00 ERA and 2.22 WHIP across nine innings. He is likely to pitch in low-leverage situations. Skye Bolt (oblique) was placed on the injured list in the corresponding move.
