Angels' Jack Kochanowicz: Makes Opening Day roster
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Kochanowicz was informed Friday that he made the Angels' Opening Day roster in an unspecified role, Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com reports.
Kochanowicz has been competing for a spot in the Halos' rotation, and while it's not a guarantee he'll be a starter, he's officially made the team. Still, there's a strong chance Kochanowicz is part of the rotation, given Alek Manoah's struggles this spring and an elbow issue for Grayson Rodriguez. Kochanowicz posted a 6.81 ERA across 111.0 innings for the Angels last season.
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Angels' Jack Kochanowicz: Buoys bid for rotation spot
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Kochanowicz completed five innings against Cincinnati in a split-squad Cactus League game Wednesday, allowing one run on three hits and three walks while striking out six batters.
Kochanowicz looked great Wednesday, logging his longest start so far this spring and working up to 74 pitches (50 strikes). The six punchouts were an aberration for him -- he's posted a meager 12.5 percent strikeout rate over 176.1 career big-league innings, which is a big deterrent in terms of fantasy appeal. Still, Kochanowicz has pitched well this spring, posting a 1.98 ERA, 1.10 WHIP and 11:4 K:BB across 13.2 frames spanning four appearances (three starts). Meanwhile, Alek Manoah has stumbled to a 9.39 ERA and 2.41 WHIP in his five outings, putting his spot in the Opening Day rotation in serious jeopardy. Should Manoah not break camp in the Angels' rotation, Kochanowicz has made a strong case to step into the vacated role.
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Angels' Jack Kochanowicz: May be option for rotation
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Kochanowicz is competing for a rotation spot this spring, Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com reports.
The top three slots in the Angels' Opening Day rotation seem to be locked up by Yusei Kikuchi, Jose Soriano and Reid Detmers, while Grayson Rodriguez appears to have the inside track to the fourth slot as long as he remains healthy. Beyond that, Alek Manoah is the favorite for the fifth-starter role, per Bollinger, but the former Blue Jay has struggled in his past two spring outings, giving up nine runs with a 7:7 K:BB over 6.1 innings. Manoah, who has minor-league options remaining, thus may be on shaky ground in terms of breaking camp with the big club, which puts Kochanowicz and George Klassen, among others, potentially in position to be competing for a rotation spot. If that is indeed the case, Kochanowicz has made a strong pitch for the role, allowing just two runs on eight hits with a 5:1 K:BB over 8.2 frames across his first three appearances this spring.
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Angels' Jack Kochanowicz: Officially recalled
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The Angels recalled Kochanowicz from Triple-A Salt Lake ahead of his start Wednesday versus Texas.
After giving up 25 runs (22 earned) in 21.2 innings over his last five starts in the majors, Kochanowicz's ERA ballooned to 6.19 before being demoted to Salt Lake on Aug. 11. He'll match up against a Rangers offense Wednesday that put up eight runs against him in just 2.2 frames July 10 and has registered an .811 OPS over its last 10 games.
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Angels' Jack Kochanowicz: Shelled early in loss
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Kochanowicz (3-10) took the loss against the Tigers on Sunday, allowing seven runs (six earned) on nine hits and two walks with one strikeout over three innings.
Kochanowicz threw just 50 of 84 pitches for strikes and allowed nine hard-hit balls, seven of which turned into hits. This marks the third time in four starts that the 24-year-old has given up at least five earned runs, and he's now gone winless since May 16. He'll carry a 6.19 ERA, 1.69 WHIP and 71:55 K:BB across 107.2 innings into a road matchup with the Athletics next weekend.
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Angels' Jack Kochanowicz: Stumbles against White Sox
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Kochanowicz didn't factor into the decision Sunday against the White Sox, allowing five runs on nine hits and two walks over six innings. He struck out two.
Kochanowicz made his second start since rejoining the active roster following a stint at Triple-A Salt Lake. While he improved upon his control - Kochanowicz walked six batters in his previous outing - he yielded his most runs in a start since May 10. Most of the damage came from the bat of Colson Montgomery, who launched a three-run homer in the first inning and hit an RBI single in the third. Kochanowicz will carry a 5.85 ERA into his next start, which is tentatively scheduled to come in Detroit.
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Angels' Jack Kochanowicz: Picking up another start
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Kochanowicz is slated to start Sunday's game against the White Sox in Anaheim.
Kochanowicz had an unceremonious return to the Los Angeles rotation after being called up from Triple-A Salt Lake on Monday, taking a loss to the Rangers after giving up two unearned runs on one hit and a season-high six walks over 4.2 innings. Though he now owns an ugly 5.75 ERA and 1.62 WHIP over 98.2 innings with the big club this season, Kochanowicz will get at least one more chance to prove that he's worthy of a spot in the Angels rotation.
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Angels' Jack Kochanowicz: Surrenders six walks in return
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Kochanowicz did not factor into the decision Monday, allowing two runs (none earned) on one hit and six walks over 4.2 innings in a 6-4 victory over the Rangers. He struck out three.
Kochanowicz had an eventful outing Monday in his first big-league start since July 10. While the Rangers had trouble squaring him up, they managed to reach base via walks and took advantage of a costly error by Gustavo Campero to plate two runs in the fifth inning. The walks are a concern, but holding Texas to no earned runs marked a positive step for Kochanowicz, who entered the game with a 7.51 ERA and 1.80 WHIP over his previous 10 starts spanning 44.1 innings.
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Angels' Jack Kochanowicz: Ugly outing Thursday
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Kochanowicz (3-9) allowed eight runs on eight hits and three walks while striking out three over 2.2 innings to take the loss versus the Rangers on Tuesday.
Kochanowicz ran into a little trouble when he allowed two runs in the first inning, and the Rangers put together a more significant rally in the third to knock him from the game. It's a disappointing end to the first half for the right-hander, who had allowed a reasonable 13 runs over 24 innings across his previous five starts. He's at a 6.03 ERA, 1.63 WHIP and 65:45 K:BB through 94 innings over 19 starts this season. The Angels have let Kochanowicz do some learning on the job, but after Carson Fulmer threw 5.1 innings on 88 pitches (50 strikes) out of the bullpen, it's fair to wonder who will hold the fifth spot in the rotation coming out of the All-Star break.
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Angels' Jack Kochanowicz: Goes 5.1 frames in no-decision
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Kochanowicz allowed three runs on six hits and two walks while striking out one batter over 5.1 innings in a no-decision against Toronto on Saturday.
Kochanowicz yielded three runs through three innings before settling down and holding Toronto hitless and scoreless for the rest of his outing. Despite the strong finish, the right-hander failed to complete six frames for the seventh straight start. Kochanowicz also registered his usual low strikeout total -- he's now punched out two or fewer batters in three straight starts and has just 62 Ks through 91.1 frames on the campaign. His profile isn't an appealing one in fantasy, but Kochanowicz has at least managed to hold down a rotation spot throughout the season. His final start before the All-Star break lines up to come at home against Texas.
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Angels' Jack Kochanowicz: Quick exit in no-decision
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Kochanowicz allowed two runs on five hits and two walks while striking out two over four-plus innings in a no-decision versus the Nationals on Sunday.
Kochanowicz was pulled at 63 pitches (37 strikes) after running into trouble in the fourth and fifth innings. Interim manager Ray Montgomery has shown no hesitation to pull starters if they begin to fade in the middle innings -- since he took over managerial duties June 20 due to Ron Washington's health-related absence, only three of nine starting pitchers have exceeded 90 pitches. That shortens an already limited runway for Kochanowicz, who pitched into the sixth inning just once in six June starts. He allowed 18 runs over 25.2 innings while adding a 21:11 K:BB this month, so his outings are likely to continue being short unless he turns a corner with his performance. Overall, he has a 5.44 ERA, 1.56 WHIP and 61:40 K:BB through 86 innings over 17 starts this season. Kochanowicz's next start is expected to be in Toronto.
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Angels' Jack Kochanowicz: Strikes out eight in no-decision
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Kochanowicz did not factor into the decision Wednesday against the Yankees, allowing two runs on two hits and three walks over 5.1 innings. He struck out eight.
Kochanowicz was impressive, striking out a season-high eight Yankees. He allowed just two hits, though both were solo home runs -- the first off the bat of Jazz Chisholm in the second inning before Cody Bellinger went deep in the fourth. The 24-year-old Kochanowicz struggled to a 7.36 ERA in his previous five starts (22 innings) coming into Wednesday. He lowered his ERA to 5.38 on the season with a 1.55 WHIP and 58:36 K:BB across 77 innings. Kochanowicz is currently lined up to face the Red Sox at home in his next outing.
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Angels' Jack Kochanowicz: Allows two homers in loss
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Kochanowicz (3-8) took the loss against the Orioles on Friday, allowing two runs on four hits and no walks with two strikeouts over 4.1 innings.
Kochanowicz was tagged for two solo home runs and couldn't complete the fifth inning due to a rain delay. Though his outing was cut short at just 53 pitches, the 24-year-old snapped a streak of four straight starts allowing exactly four earned runs. He'll carry a 5.53 ERA, 1.59 WHIP and 50:33 K:BB across 71.2 innings into a tough matchup with the Yankees next week.
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Angels' Jack Kochanowicz: Struggles early in no-decision
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Kochanowicz allowed four runs on nine hits and a walk while striking out four over 3.1 innings in a no-decision versus the Mariners on Saturday.
Kochanowicz was working from behind after giving up a three-run home run to Cal Raleigh in the first inning. Kochanowicz was pulled at 75 pitches (50 strikes), and the Angels worked their way ahead after his exit. It's the third time in four starts the right-hander has failed to complete five innings. He's now at a 5.61 ERA, 1.63 WHIP and 48:33 K:BB across 67.1 innings this season. The 24-year-old's next start is projected to be on the road in Baltimore.
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Angels' Jack Kochanowicz: Coughs up four runs
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Kochanowicz (3-7) yielded four runs on five hits and three walks over 3.2 innings Sunday, striking out four and taking a loss against Cleveland.
Kochanowicz delivered two scoreless frames to open the game before coughing up a run in the third inning. The Guardians then scored three in the fourth inning, including one on a solo shot by Jose Ramirez. Kochanowicz has given up four runs in three straight outings, raising his ERA from 4.71 to 5.34 in the process. He threw just 48 of 84 pitches for strikes Sunday in his shortest outing of the year. Kochanowicz is currently slated to face the Mariners at home next weekend.
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Angels' Jack Kochanowicz: Grabs third win
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Kochanowicz (3-5) allowed a run on five hits and four walks while striking out five over 6.2 innings to earn the win over the Dodgers on Friday.
Kochanowicz was a little generous in allowing baserunners again -- this was the third time in four starts he's walked a season-high four batters. Despite that, the only run he allowed was on a Max Muncy double in the fourth inning. Kochanowicz was able to induce four double plays to offset the traffic on the bases. He's now at a 4.71 ERA, 1.47 WHIP and 29:22 K:BB across 49.2 innings over nine starts. He's allowed just two runs over his last 12.1 innings, but he'll need to trim the walk rate to make that short-term success more sustainable. The 24-year-old is projected to start on the road versus the Athletics in his next outing.
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Angels' Jack Kochanowicz: Walks four in win
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Kochanowicz (2-5) allowed a run on four hits and four walks while striking out four over 5.2 innings to earn the win over the Orioles on Saturday.
Despite matching his season high with four walks, this was arguably Kochanowicz's best start of the season. It ended his five-start losing streak, and the lone blemish on his line was an RBI double by Ryan Mountcastle in the sixth inning. Over eight starts, Kochanowicz has a 5.23 ERA, 1.49 WHIP and 24:18 K:BB across 43 innings. He'll look to build off this performance in his next outing, but it'll be a tough one, as he's tentatively projected for a road start versus the Dodgers.
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Angels' Jack Kochanowicz: Stuck with loss in quality start
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Kochanowicz (1-4) took the loss Tuesday, giving up three runs on four hits and four walks over six inning as the Angels were downed 5-3 by the Mariners. He struck out six.
The 24-year-old right-hander set a new season high in Ks while delivering his second straight quality start and third in six trips to the mound. Kochanowicz also got taken deep again, however -- a three-run shot by Jorge Polanco in the second inning -- and he's served up six homers in 32.1 innings to fuel his rough 5.29 ERA. Kochanowicz will look for a better result in his next outing, which lines up to come at home this weekend against the Tigers.
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Angels' Jack Kochanowicz: Quality start in loss
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Kochanowicz (1-3) took the loss Wednesday against Pittsburgh, giving up two earned runs on eight hits and a walk while striking out three batters across six innings.
Although the Pirates were able to reach base fairly consistently against Kochanowicz, the 24-year-old lefty made it through the fourth inning while only allowing a sacrifice fly. Pittsburgh was able to score more convincingly in the fifth, however, as Oneil Cruz crushed a 463-foot home run to center field to make it a 2-0 ballgame. The Angels' offense never responded to their opponent's attacks, leaving Kochanowicz to take his third loss in a row, and he has a 7.04 ERA during that span. He'll hope for a bit more run support when he takes on the Mariners in Seattle next week.
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Angels' Jack Kochanowicz: Struggles in loss to Rangers
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Kochanowicz (1-2) took the loss after allowing four runs on eight hits and one walk in 4.2 innings Thursday against the Rangers. He struck out one.
The Rangers peppered the right-hander with runs, scoring one in the first inning, two in the second frame and one more in the third. Kochanowicz hurled just one clean inning, although just two of his six hits allowed went for extra bases. After recording four strikeouts in each of his first two starts of the year, the 24-year-old has punched just one batter in each of his past two outings. Kochanowicz is slated for a softer matchup at home against the Pirates next week, but he has an uninspiring 6.20 ERA, 1.48 WHIP and 10:7 K:BB across 20.1 innings to begin the season.
