Zuniga struck out the only batter he faced to earn a save against the Astros on Sunday.
Zuniga came into a 9-8 game with two outs and two runners on base after Jose Quijada struggled to close out the game. Zuniga struck out Jeremy Pena on five pitches to end the threat. It was Zuniga's second save of the year and first since April 3. He owns a 12:8 K:BB and a 4.30 ERA through 14.2 MLB innings this season.
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Angels' Guillermo Zuniga: Back in majors
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The Angels recalled Zuniga from Triple-A Salt Lake on Tuesday.
The right-hander has had a couple short stints up with the Halos this season, and he'll rejoin the big club Tuesday after spending the past two-plus months at Triple-A. Zuniga has allowed five earned runs in seven frames in the majors this year and has a 5.19 ERA over 26 innings with Salt Lake.
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Angels' Guillermo Zuniga: Dispatched to Salt Lake
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The Angels optioned Zuniga to Triple-A Salt Lake on Thursday.
Zuniga will end up being the Angels' roster casualty as the team promotes Davis Daniel from Triple-A to start Thursday's game versus the Tigers. Zuniga allowed one run in two innings during his latest stint in the majors, bringing his ERA down to 6.43 through seven innings.
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Angels' Guillermo Zuniga: Called up by Halos
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The Angels recalled Zuniga from Triple-A Salt Lake on Saturday.
With Patrick Sandoval (elbow) hitting the 15-day injured list in a corresponding move, Zuniga will join the Angels' active roster for the first time since suffering a pectoral strain in early April. In four appearances with the Angels, Zuniga logged a 7.20 ERA. He hasn't fared much better at Salt Lake, posting a 7.36 ERA in 7.1 innings on the season.
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Angels' Guillermo Zuniga: Reinstated, optioned to Triple-A
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The Angels reinstated Zuniga (pectoral) from the 15-day injured list Saturday and optioned him to Triple-A Salt Lake.
Zuniga made four appearances with the Angels before being placed on the injured list April 8 due to a right pectoral strain. He made two rehab appearances with Triple-A Salt Lake, allowing just one hit while striking out two over two frames. The 25-year-old right-hander will continue to work through the minors as he looks to make his way back to the big club.
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Angels' Guillermo Zuniga: Starts up rehab assignment
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Zuniga (pectoral) began a rehab assignment Monday with the Angels' rookie-level Arizona Complex League affiliate, recording two outs while striking out one and allowing one hit.
Though he didn't issue any walks, Zuniga was a bit wild in his first rehab outing, as he hit a batter and threw a wild pitch. Given that he's been on the shelf since April 8 with a right pectoral strain, Zuniga will likely require a handful of appearances at multiple minor-league affiliates before he returns from the 15-day injured list.
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Angels' Guillermo Zuniga: Out with pectoral strain
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Zuniga was placed on the 15-day injured list Monday with a right pectoral strain.
Zuniga evidently must have suffered the injury during Sunday's appearance against the Red Sox when he allowed four baserunners without recording an out. There's no timetable at this point for how long he might be sidelined.
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Angels' Guillermo Zuniga: Grabs first career save
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Zuniga picked up the save Wednesday against the Marlins, recording a strikeout over three perfect innings.
After struggling in his last appearance, allowing three runs in one inning versus the Orioles, Zuniga turned in an impressive bounce-back performance in Miami, throwing three perfect innings to close out a 10-2 victory and earn the first save of his MLB career. Zuniga's made just five appearances in the big leagues over the past two seasons with Anaheim and St. Louis -- he struggled to a 7.63 ERA across 30.2 innings in Triple-A last year. The 25-year-old right-hander will likely remain a low-leverage option for the Angels going forward.
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Angels' Guillermo Zuniga: Earns bullpen spot
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Zuniga earned the final bullpen spot on the Angels' roster, Sam Blum of The Athletic reports.
Zuniga gave up seven earned runs over 9.2 innings during Cactus League play, but he will remain in the majors to begin his first season with the Angels. The right-hander spent most of last season with the Cardinals' Triple-A affiliate, accumulating a 7.63 ERA and 1.72 WHIP across 30.2 frames. His command issues will almost certainly cause him to pitch exclusively in low-leverage situations.
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Angels' Guillermo Zuniga: Headed to Anaheim
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The Angels acquired Zuniga from the Cardinals on Wednesday in exchange for cash consideration.
Zuniga allowed one run over two innings during his brief time with St. Louis in 2023 and held a 7.63 ERA and 37:20 K:BB over 30.2 frames at Triple-A Memphis. The 25-year-old has a big arm but also major control problems. Zuniga will compete for a spot in the Angels' bullpen.
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Cardinals' Guillermo Zuniga: Kicked off 40-man
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The Cardinals designated Zuniga (forearm) for assignment Saturday.
The signing of Keynan Middleton became official Saturday, and Zuniga was the roster casualty. Zuniga spent most of his time in Triple-A last season, logging a 7.63 ERA and 1.72 WHIP across 30.2 innings, and he ended the season on the injured list due to a right forearm strain.
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Cardinals' Guillermo Zuniga: Moved to 60-day IL
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The Cardinals transferred Zuniga (forearm) to the 60-day injured list Saturday, Jeff Jones of the Belleville News-Democrat reports.
A right forearm strain forced Zuniga onto the IL on Sunday, so his move to the 60-day IL will officially put an end to his season. The 24-year-old righty gave up one run in two innings with the Cardinals, and he logged a 7.63 ERA and 1.72 WHIP through 30.2 frames in Triple-A this season. Mike Siani was claimed off waivers from Cincinnati to fill Zuniga's 40-man roster spot.
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Cardinals' Guillermo Zuniga: Placed on 15-day IL
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St. Louis placed Zuniga on the 15-day injured list Sunday with a right forearm strain.
Zuniga has made only two appearances this season at the major-league level and could struggle to make it back before the end of the 2023 campaign. James Naile has been called up from Triple-A in a corresponding move to provide aid to the St. Louis bullpen.
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Cardinals' Guillermo Zuniga: Summoned to majors
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Zuniga was recalled from Triple-A Memphis on Friday, Lynn Worthy of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.
Zuniga has made two appearances with the Cardinals this season, yielding one run with a 4:0 K:BB in two frames. He's a hard thrower but has had major issues finding the strike zone this year at Memphis, walking 20 in 30.2 innings.
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Cardinals' Guillermo Zuniga: Sent back to Triple-A
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The Cardinals optioned Zuniga to Triple-A Memphis on Monday, Jeff Jones of the Belleville News-Democrat reports.
He'll head back to the minors to clear a spot on the 26-man active roster for left-hander Drew Rom, who was called up from Memphis ahead of his first MLB start Monday in Pittsburgh. Zuniga was up with the Cardinals for just two days during his latest stint in the big leagues, striking out two and giving up one run over one inning in his lone relief appearance.
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Cardinals' Guillermo Zuniga: Recalled from Memphis
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The Cardinals recalled Zuniga from Triple-A Memphis on Saturday, Jeff Jones of the Belleville News-Democrat reports.
Zuniga holds an unimpressive 7.85 ERA and 1.81 WHIP through 28.1 frames in the minors, but he will be called upon to take the place of James Naile, who was optioned to Triple-A on Saturday. Zuniga has just one inning of major-league experience -- a hitless frame with two strikeouts.
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Cardinals' Guillermo Zuniga: Returns to action at Triple-A
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Zuniga (undisclosed) was reinstated from Triple-A Memphis' 7-day injured list Monday and gave up three earned runs on three hits and one walk while recording one out in his return to action Wednesday.
Zuniga had been sidelined for around six weeks with the injury before getting the green light to rejoin the Memphis bullpen this season. Though he was roughed up in his 31-pitch appearance Wednesday, Zuniga retains a spot on the Cardinals' 40-man roster and remains one of the organization's better relief prospects.
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Cardinals' Guillermo Zuniga: Optioned to Memphis
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Zuniga was optioned to Triple-A Memphis on Saturday.
Zuniga was called up Tuesday and struck out two batters in a clean inning of work in his MLB debut. He'll return to the minors for now as Adam Wainwright (groin) returns from the injured list.
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Cardinals' Guillermo Zuniga: Moves up from Triple-A
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The Cardinals recalled Zuniga from Triple-A Memphis on Tuesday, Katie Woo of The Athletic reports.
Zuniga will be making his MLB debut whenever he first gets the call out of the Cardinals bullpen. The 24-year-old right-hander had posted a 5.40 ERA, 1.08 WHIP and 9:2 K:BB through 8.1 innings of relief this season at Memphis.
