Tinoco got the save in Thursday's 6-3 win over the Nationals. He pitched two innings without allowing a run or a hit and striking out two.
Tinoco entered the game in the eighth inning with a two-run lead and proceeded to retire all six batters he faced to record his first save since 2019, when he was a member of the Rockies. The right-hander is pitching for his third team this season but seems to have found a home in Miami, as he has a 1.33 ERA and 0.54 WHIP in 20.1 innings since joining the Marlins. The 29-year-old has a chance at being the closer for the Marlins down the stretch with Calvin Faucher (shoulder) and John McMillon (elbow) on the injured list.
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Marlins' Jesus Tinoco: Dominating with new team
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Tinoco has turned in a 1.47 ERA, 0.60 WHIP and 24:4 K:BB while collecting one win and five holds over 18.1 innings across 15 appearances out of the bullpen since the Marlins claimed him off waivers from the Cubs on July 30.
Tabbed to fill one of the openings in the bullpen that was created by the Marlins' fire sale ahead of the trade deadline, Tinoco has arguably performed better with Miami than any of the relievers (Tanner Scott, Bryan Hoeing, A.J. Puk, Huascar Brazoban and JT Chargois) that were dealt away. A 29-year-old journeyman who owns a modest 3.82 ERA over 74 career MLB appearances, Tinoco attributes part of his newfound success in Miami to his increased usage of a slider that he revamped while pitching overseas in Japan in 2023, per Kevin Barral of FishOnFirst.com. Tinoco has quickly moved into a high-leverage role out of the Marlins bullpen, and he could now get a chance to pick up saves down the stretch after incumbent closer Calvin Faucher (shoulder) landed on the injured list Saturday. John McMillon and Anthony Bender loom as potential challengers for closing duties.
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Marlins' Jesus Tinoco: Claimed by Marlins
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The Marlins claimed Tinoco off waivers from the Cubs on Tuesday.
After being DFA'd by the Cubs on Saturday, Tinoco will join a Marlins bullpen in need of extra depth following Tuesday's trade deadline. The 29-year-old righty has allowed nine earned runs in 14 innings in the majors this season, though he did not allow a run in four frames during his time with the Cubs. Braxton Garrett (forearm) was moved to the 60-day IL to clear space on the 40-man roster.
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Cubs' Jesus Tinoco: Booted from 40-man roster
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The Cubs designated Tinoco for assignment Saturday.
Tinoco was traded to the Cubs on July 16 and threw four scoreless innings in relief for Chicago, but he'll yield his spots on the active 40-man rosters to make room for the recently acquired Nate Pearson. Assuming he clears waivers, Tinoco should remain in the Cubs organization.
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Jesus Tinoco: Elects free agency
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Tinoco elected free agency after being outrighted by the Rangers on Thursday.
Tinoco had his contract selected May 23 but allowed nine earned runs across 10 innings and was designated for assignment Sunday. He was more effective with the Rangers in 2023 with a 2.18 ERA in 17 outings, so he may be able to find a role with another club.
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Rangers' Jesus Tinoco: Outrighted to Triple-A
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The Rangers outrighted Tinoco to Triple-A Round Rock on Thursday.
Tinoco has the option to decline the assignment and become a free agent if he wants. If he does choose to stick around, he'll provide relief depth at Round Rock.
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Rangers' Jesus Tinoco: Bumped from 40-man roster
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Tinoco was designated for assignment by the Rangers on Sunday, Evan Grant of The Dallas Morning News reports.
Cole Winn was summoned to replace Tinoco, who will now be subjected to waivers. Tinoco did himself no favors with multiple walks in each of his final three appearances before this move. The 29-year-old righty has posted a 4.58 ERA and 1.49 WHIP in 76.2 career innings over parts of five big-league seasons.
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Rangers' Jesus Tinoco: Added to roster
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The Rangers selected Tinoco's contract from Triple-A Round Rock on Thursday, Evan Grant of The Dallas Morning News reports.
Tinoco, 29, has posted a 3.80 ERA and 27:10 K:BB over 21.1 innings this season with Round Rock. The reliever hasn't appeared in a game at the major-league level since 2022, when he collected a 2.18 ERA in 17 appearances with Texas.
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Rangers' Jesus Tinoco: Back with Rangers
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Tinoco signed a minor-league contract with the Rangers on Monday, Jon Heyman of the New York Post reports.
Tinoco held a 2.18 ERA and 18:10 K:BB over 20.2 innings for the Rangers in 2022 before heading overseas in 2023 to pitch for the Seibu Lions of Japan's Nippon Professional Baseball. The 28-year-old seems likely to begin 2024 at Triple-A Round Rock.
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Rangers' Jesus Tinoco: Starting nightcap
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Tinoco will start Game 2 of Tuesday's doubleheader against the Yankees, Levi Weaver of The Athletic reports.
Tinoco covered a scoreless frame Monday against New York and will serve as an opener in the nightcap of Tuesday's twin bill. The right-hander has a 1.83 ERA, 0.92 WHIP and 16:9 K:BB across 19.2 innings this year and shouldn't be expected to record more than a handful of outs.
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Rangers' Jesus Tinoco: Bumped up to majors
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The Rangers selected Tinoco's contract from Triple-A Round Rock on Thursday.
He'll be making his return to the big leagues for the first time since June, when he joined the Rangers as a COVID-19 replacement. The 27-year-old right-hander made five relief appearances during that previous stint with Texas, logging a 4.76 ERA, 0.88 WHIP and 7:2 K:BB across 5.2 innings.
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Rangers' Jesus Tinoco: Sent down Sunday
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Tinoco was returned to Triple-A Round Rock on Sunday.
Tinoco was added to the Rangers' active roster June 10, and he made five relief appearances during his stint with the major-league club. He posted a 4.76 ERA and 0.88 WHIP in 5.2 innings but will head back to the minors since big-league teams need to reduce the number of pitchers on their active rosters by Monday.
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Rangers' Jesus Tinoco: Joins big-league roster
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Tinoco joined the Rangers' active roster Friday.
Tinoco and Tyson Miller joined the team as replacement players after Mitch Garver and Glenn Otto landed on the COVID-19 injured list. Tinoco owns a career 4.89 ERA and 34:30 K:BB in 46 major-league innings, so he's likely to be limited to low-leverage work.
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Rockies' Jesus Tinoco: Gets outrighted
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The Rockies outrighted Tinoco to Triple-A Albuquerque after he cleared waivers Wednesday, Mark Feinsand of MLB.com reports.
Tinoco was exposed to waivers after Colorado cast him off the 40-man roster Friday. The 25-year-old will remain in the organization as a depth arm in the Pacific Coast League, but his lack of a 40-man spot creates an obstacle for him in working his way back on to the big-league roster.
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Rockies' Jesus Tinoco: Recalled for twin bill
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Tinoco was recalled from alternate training site for Friday's doubleheader against the Diamondbacks.
The 25-year-old was sent to the alternate site last weekend but will rejoin the big-league roster as the 29th man for Friday's doubleheader. Tinoco has appeared in five games this season has allowed only two hits with a 4:5 K:BB over 7.1 scoreless innings.
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Rockies' Jesus Tinoco: Sent back to alternate site
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Tinoco was optioned off the Rockies' roster Saturday.
Tinoco's latest stint on the big-league roster lasted just two days. He pitched on both of those days, throwing 2.1 scoreless innings, giving him 7.1 scoreless frames on the year. Antonio Santos was recalled in a corresponding move.
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Rockies' Jesus Tinoco: Recalled by Colorado
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Tinoco was recalled by the Rockies on Thursday, Patrick Saunders of The Denver Post reports.
Tinoco was claimed off waivers by the Rockies at the beginning of September, and he'll be in line to make his organizational debut out of the bullpen. The right-hander was effective over a limited sample with the Marlins this season, tossing five scoreless innings while allowing no hits and three walks while striking out three. However, he should play a low-leverage role for the Rockies.
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Rockies' Jesus Tinoco: Claimed by Rockies
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Tinoco was claimed off waivers by the Rockies and optioned to their alternate training site Thursday.
He was designated for assignment by the Marlins last week. Tinoco came up in the Rockies organization and made his big-league debut for them in 2019, so they are very familiar with him. He has a career 4.17 ERA in 41 MLB innings and will offer bullpen depth over the rest of the season.
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Marlins' Jesus Tinoco: Traded to Marlins
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Tinoco was traded from the Rockies to the Marlins on Thursday and will report to the team's alternate training site.
Tinoco appeared in 24 games for the Rockies in 2019, posting a 4.75 ERA with 28 strikeouts in 36 innings pitched. After failing to crack the Rockies' major-league roster to start this season, the right-hander will join the Marlins, for whom he will provide pitching depth while being stationed at the team's alternate training site in Jupiter.
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Rockies' Jesus Tinoco: Headed to the minors
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Tinoco was optioned to Triple-A Albuquerque on Thursday.
Tinoco threw 36 innings out of the bullpen for the Rockies in 2019, racking up a 4.75 ERA and 1.61 WHIP. He threw only sparingly in game action this spring, working four frames prior to the suspension of the Cactus League. He may now start the regular season in the minors, but will likely be an option should the team suffer any injuries in their bullpen.
