Mariners' Williams Jerez: Signed to minor-league deal
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The Mariners signed Jerez to a minor-league contract Saturday.
The lefty last pitched in the majors in 2019, when he posted a 4.35 ERA across 10.1 innings between the Giants and the Pirates. It's unclear if and when Jerez makes an appearance on the Mariners roster, but he'll provide some depth in a bullpen that's lacking many left-handed arms.
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Williams Jerez: Elects free agency
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Jerez elected free agency Thursday, Andersen Pickard of MLBDailyDish.com reports.
Jerez failed to make it onto the Pirates' major-league roster this season and will now test the open market this winter. The southpaw struck out nine while posting a 4.35 ERA across 10.1 innings with the Giants and Pirates in 2019.
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Pirates' Williams Jerez: Clears waivers
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Jerez was outrighted to Triple-A Indianapolis on Wednesday, Adam Berry of MLB.com reports.
Jerez's 4.34 ERA in 10.1 major-league innings for the Giants and Pirates last season looks decent enough, but it came with a 2.03 WHIP and a 9:9 K:BB. He doesn't look like much than an up-and-down reliever heading into his age-28 season.
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Pirates' Williams Jerez: Designated for assigment
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Jerez was designated for assignment Wednesday.
The Pirates needed to clear some 40-man roster spots for players they wanted to protect from the Rule 5 draft, and Jerez is a casualty. He had a 4.35 ERA and 2.03 WHIP in 10.1 innings last year.
Jerez was claimed off waivers by the Pirates on Friday, Adam Berry of MLB.com reports.
Jerez was designated for assignment by the Pirates earlier this week and will make his way to Pittsburgh. The 27-year-old allowed two runs on seven hits over 6.2 major-league innings this season, but he did struggle with six walks. He fared well at Triple-A Sacramento, recording a 3.86 ERA and 1.11 WHIP across 56 innings.
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Giants' Williams Jerez: Removed from 40-man roster
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Jerez was designated for assignment by the Giants on Tuesday.
Jerez was sent back to Triple-A Sacramento in mid-August after posting a 2.70 ERA and 1.95 WHIP with four strikeouts over 6.2 innings this season in the majors. He'll head to waivers after losing his spot on the 40-man roster. Johnny Cueto (elbow) was reinstated from the 60-day injured list in a corresponding move.
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Giants' Williams Jerez: Sent back to minors
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Jerez was optioned to Triple-A Sacramento on Thursday, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com reports.
Jerez made four appearances during his most recent stint with the big club, posting a 2.45 ERA, 1.91 WHIP and 2:2 K:BB across 3.2 innings. Thursday's starter, Dereck Rodriguez, will take his place on the roster.
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Giants' Williams Jerez: Joining major-league club
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Jerez was recalled from Triple-A Sacramento on Tuesday.
Jerez has made just two appearances this year in the majors, surrendering one run while fanning two over three innings of work. Sam Selman was optioned to Triple-A and Joe Panik was designated for assignment as the Giants promoted Jerez and Conner Menez.
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Giants' Williams Jerez: Earns first win
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Jerez (1-0) picked up the win Thursday after holding the Mets to one run on two hits and two walks with a pair of strikeouts over two innings in relief.
Jerez came into the 15th inning with the game tied 1-1 and held the Mets scoreless until the 16th frame, when he served up a go-ahead solo home run to Pete Alonso. Luckily, the Giants came through with a rally in the bottom of the frame for the win. Jerez, who was recalled from Triple-A Sacramento ahead of Thursday's game, owns a 3.00 ERA and 2.00 WHIP over two appearances this season.
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Giants' Williams Jerez: Heads to Triple-A
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Jerez was optioned to Triple-A Sacramento on Friday, Kerry Crowley of The San Jose Mercury News reports.
Jerez picked up a win Thursday night against the Mets despite allowing a run over two innings, and he'll now head back to the minors. The Giants have recalled Ty Blach in a corresponding move.
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Giants' Williams Jerez: Back with big club
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Jerez was recalled from Triple-A Sacramento on Thursday, Kerry Crowley of The San Jose Mercury News reports.
Jerez will provide the Giants with a fresh bullpen arm after the team used four relievers for a combined five innings during Wednesday's 11-8 win over the Rockies. The lefty issued two walks across a scoreless relief appearance during his last stint with the big club. Andrew Suarez was sent to Sacramento to free up a roster spot for Jerez.
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Giants' Williams Jerez: Dispatched to Triple-A
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The Giants optioned Jerez to Triple-A Sacramento on Thursday, Amy Gutierrez of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.
He'll surrender his spot on the active roster to Tyler Beede, who was recalled from Triple-A ahead of his scheduled start Thursday against the Marlins. Jerez's stay with the big club lasted just one day and didn't include a relief appearance.
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Giants' Williams Jerez: Summoned to majors
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Jerez was recalled from Triple-A Sacramento on Wednesday, Kerry Crowley of The San Jose Mercury News reports.
Jerez will replace Nick Vincent -- who was placed on the injured list with a pectoral strain -- on the roster and in the bullpen. The 27-year-old Jerez has made one appearance for the big club this season, picking up the win with a scoreless inning of relief (despite two walks) against the Rockies earlier in the month.
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Giants' Williams Jerez: Returns to minors
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Jerez was optioned to Triple-A Sacramento on Wednesday, Kerry Crowley of The San Jose Mercury News reports.
Jerez made just one appearance during his brief stint with the Giants, firing a scoreless inning of relief while issuing a pair of walks Tuesday against the Rockies. Derek Holland (finger), who is scheduled to start Wednesday, was activated from the IL in a corresponding move.
The Angels traded Jerez to the Giants on Tuesday in exchange for pitcher Chris Stratton.
Jerez boasts a mid-90s fastball from the left side and has put up some impressive strikeout rates in the minors, but control has been an issue at every stop. Adding starting pitching depth was a major priority for the Angels heading into Opening Day, so the 26-year-old reliever was deemed an expendable piece. He'll likely open the season at Triple-A Sacramento with his new organization but shouldn't have to wait long before getting a look in the big leagues.
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Angels' Williams Jerez: Sent to minors
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Jerez was optioned to Triple-A Salt Lake on Friday.
Jerez threw 15 innings at the major-league level last season, finishing with a 6.00 ERA. He could be an option to return when injuries strike the Angels' bullpen.
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Angels' Williams Jerez: Returns to big leagues
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Jerez was recalled from Triple-A Salt Lake ahead of Friday's game against the White Sox.
Jerez was sent back to the minors Aug. 28 after struggling out of the bullpen. He's compiled a 6.00 ERA and 1.44 WHIP with eight strikeouts over nine innings with the Angels this season. Jerez figures to handle a low-leverage relief role during the final month of the regular season.
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Angels' Williams Jerez: Back in minors
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Jerez was optioned to Triple-A Salt Lake on Tuesday, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic Los Angeles reports.
Jerez allowed eight runs (six earned) over his previous three outings (two innings), so he'll head back to the minors to work some things out before potentially returning as a September callup. Taylor Cole was summoned from the minors to take his place in the bullpen.
