The Red Sox released Gutierrez on Sunday, Christopher Smith of The Springfield Republican reports.
Gutierrez will be seeking a new organization for the fifth time in less than a year. After concluding the 2023 season with the Reds, Gutierrez elected free agency in the offseason before joining the Marlins on a one-year deal in February. He was then designated for assignment in April and claimed off waivers by the Brewers, then DFA'd again later that month before landing in Boston. Gutierrez never made any appearances with Boston before he was designated for assignment earlier this month and outrighted to Triple-A Worcester, with whom he compiled a 9.00 ERA and 2.75 WHIP over eight innings prior to being cut loose.
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Red Sox's Vladimir Gutierrez: Outrighted to Triple-A
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Gutierrez cleared waivers and was outrighted to Triple-A Worcester on Monday, Francys Romero of MLB.com reports.
Gutierrez had the ability to decline the outright assignment and elect free agency, but he decided not to do so and will remain in the Red Sox organization. The right-hander will likely slide into a starting role for Worcester.
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Red Sox's Vladimir Gutierrez: Designated for assignment
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The Red Sox designated Gutierrez for assignment Wednesday, Gabrielle Starr of the Boston Herald reports.
Gutierrez will lose his spot on the 40-man roster to create space for Dominic Smith, who signed a major-league deal with the Red Sox on Wednesday. The 28-year-old righty owns a 9.28 ERA and 2.16 WHIP across 10.2 innings in Triple-A this season, and he will likely pass through waivers unclaimed.
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Red Sox's Vladimir Gutierrez: Dealt to Red Sox
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Gutierrez was traded from Milwaukee to Boston in exchange for cash considerations, Pete Abraham of The Boston Globe reports.
Gutierrez was designated for assignment by the Brewers on Wednesday, though it didn't take him long to land with his third club since the season began. He'll start his Red Sox tenure with Triple-A Worcester, though he's likely to contribute as a long reliever or spot starter for the big-league club at some point in 2024.
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Brewers' Vladimir Gutierrez: Booted off 40-man roster
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The Brewers designated Gutierrez for assignment Wednesday.
After being claimed off waivers from the Blue Jays earlier this month, Gutierrez will end his time on the Brewers' 40-man roster without having made an appearance for the big club. Milwaukee will replace him on the 40-man roster with right-hander Tobias Myers, whose contract was selected from Triple-A Nashville ahead of Wednesday's game against the Padres. Gutierrez had made two appearances (one start) with Nashville and will stick around with the affiliate if he clears waivers.
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Brewers' Vladimir Gutierrez: Claimed by Milwaukee
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The Brewers claimed Gutierrez off waivers from the Marlins on Friday and optioned him to Triple-A Nashville, Adam McCalvy of MLB.com reports.
Gutierrez made one four-inning relief appearance for the Marlins earlier this week before being designated for assignment. He will either be used as a starter or in long relief at Nashville.
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Marlins' Vladimir Gutierrez: Gets DFA'd
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Miami designated Gutierrez for assignment Monday.
Gutierrez helped save the bullpen in absorbing four innings in Sunday's 9-7 loss to the Pirates, and his reward is being jettisoned from the 26-man and 40-man rosters. Miami called up Kent Emanuel from Triple-A Jacksonville to replace Gutierrez as a long man out of the bullpen.
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Marlins' Vladimir Gutierrez: Set to be called up
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Gutierrez will be called up by the Marlins prior to Sunday's game against the Pirates, Francys Romero of MLB.com reports.
Gutierrez would appear set to serve as a long reliever for Miami for the time being. The right-hander threw just 6.1 rehab innings in 2023 and 36.2 frames in 2022 due to Tommy John surgery and other elbow problems but had a solid spring as a non-roster invitee.
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Marlins' Vladimir Gutierrez: Nets NRI deal with Miami
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Gutierrez signed a minor-league contract with the Marlins on Thursday that includes an invitation to spring training, Francys Romero of MLB.com reports.
Gutierrez posted a 5.44 ERA over 32 appearances (30 starts) for the Reds from 2021-22. The 28-year-old threw just 6.1 rehab innings in 2023 and 36.2 frames in 2022 due to Tommy John surgery and subsequent setbacks, but he's healthy now and gives Miami a solid depth option.
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Vladimir Gutierrez: Holds workout for teams
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Gutierrez held a private workout for interested clubs Friday in Miami, Francys Romero of MLB.com reports.
It's not clear which teams specifically were in attendance. Gutierrez, 28, threw just 6.1 rehab innings in 2023 and 36.2 frames in 2022 due to elbow issues but is healthy now and could make for a decent rotation depth piece.
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Reds' Vladimir Gutierrez: Advances rehab to Triple-A
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Gutierrez (elbow) moved his rehab assignment to Triple-A Louisville on Saturday, striking out two and walking two over two no-hit scoreless innings.
Gutierrez began his rehab assignment in the rookie-level Arizona Complex League on July 28 but was cleared to join the Reds' top affiliate after a pair of one-inning scoreless appearances. The Reds are tentatively targeting Aug. 25 for Gutierrez's return from the 60-day injured list, with manager David Bell telling Charlie Goldsmith of The Cincinnati Enquirer that the right-hander will work out of the bullpen once activated.
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Reds' Vladimir Gutierrez: Throws simulated game
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Gutierrez (elbow ) threw a simulated game at the Reds' spring training complex in Arizona on Tuesday, MLB.com reports.
The right-hander will begin a rehab assignment with the Reds' Arizona Complex League affiliate late this week. Coming back from last July's Tommy John surgery, Gutierrez is being prepped to return as a reliever but could go back to starting in 2024.
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Reds' Vladimir Gutierrez: Moves to IL
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The Reds placed Gutierrez (elbow) on the 60-day injured list Wednesday, C. Trent Rosecrans of The Athletic reports.
The move is simply a procedural one to clear a 40-man roster spot, as Gutierrez underwent Tommy John surgery last July and will miss most, if not all, of 2023. If he does return, it would likely be for just a couple of appearances in September.
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Reds' Vladimir Gutierrez: Undergoes Tommy John surgery
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Gutierrez (elbow) underwent Tommy John surgery Wednesday, Bobby Nightengale of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.
Gutierrez officially underwent surgery to correct the first-degree UCL strain he suffered in June and will now set his sights on potentially returning late next season. The right-hander will finish his 2022 campaign with a 7.61 ERA, 1.91 WHIP and 29 strikeouts over 36.2 innings in 10 appearances, including eight starts.
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Reds' Vladimir Gutierrez: Tosses live bullpen session
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Gutierrez (elbow) completed a live batting practice session Tuesday, Charlie Goldsmith of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.
Before he was placed on the 15-day injured list just over a month ago with a first-degree right elbow strain, Gutierrez had been working out of the bullpen. The Reds aren't yet decided on what kind of role Gutierrez will handle once he's back to full strength, as the team will have him build up to three innings in his throwing progression before determining whether he'll return from the IL as a reliever or starter. Since he still has yet to head out on a minor-league rehab assignment, Gutierrez isn't on track to return until after the All-Star break.
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Reds' Vladimir Gutierrez: Slated to throw live BP
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Gutierrez (elbow) will throw live batting practice Friday, Charlie Goldsmith of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.
Gutierrez progressed to mound work last week, and he's now been cleared to face live hitters. After being shut down with a first-degree UCL strain in his right elbow earlier in June, the 26-year-old has recently made encouraging progress in his recovery.
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Reds' Vladimir Gutierrez: Nearing bullpen session
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Gutierrez (elbow) will throw a bullpen session this week, Charlie Goldsmith of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.
Gutierrez was shut down for two weeks in early June after being diagnosed with a first-degree UCL strain in his right elbow. That time period has now expired, and it looks like he's ready for the next step, more or less on schedule.
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Reds' Vladimir Gutierrez: Out with forearm soreness
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Gutierrez was placed on the 15-day injured list Sunday with right forearm soreness.
The news comes after Gutierrez had moved back into a bullpen role earlier this week, so there isn't much fantasy fallout. Jared Solomon was recalled from Triple-A Louisville in a corresponding move.
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Reds' Vladimir Gutierrez: Handed another loss
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Gutierrez (0-6) allowed four runs on four hits and two walks over four innings Monday, striking out five and taking a loss against the Cubs.
Gutierrez took the mound for the first time since May 11 and tossed three scoreless frames before running into trouble in the fourth. He gave up an RBI double to Ian Happ followed by Patrick Wisdom's two-run blast. Gutierrez is now 0-6 with an ugly 8.70 ERA through seven starts this season. He was removed from the rotation earlier this month but never made an appearance out of the bullpen. The 26-year-old is currently lined up to face the Giants at home this weekend but it's unclear if he'll get another start.
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Reds' Vladimir Gutierrez: Set to start Monday
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Gutierrez is scheduled to start Monday's game against the Cubs, Bobby Nightengale of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.
Gutierrez hasn't made an appearance since being shifted to the bullpen May 13, but he'll rejoin the rotation, at least for one start, for Monday's series opener versus Chicago. The 26-year-old has a 8.65 ERA, 1.96 WHIP and 19:19 K:BB across 26 innings (six starts) this season.
