Kuhnel elected free agency Monday.
He cleared waivers after being scrubbed from the Rays' 40-man roster but will test out free agency rather than accepting an outright assignment. Kuhnel holds a career 5.86 ERA and 76:24 K:BB over 93.2 innings covering parts of five seasons at the big-league level.
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Rays' Joel Kuhnel: Heads to Triple-A
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The Rays optioned Kuhnel to Triple-A Durham on Wednesday.
Kuhnel tossed two scoreless innings out of the bullpen in Tuesday's 4-3 loss to the Cardinals and was unlikely to be available for another day or two, so he was an easy choice for the Rays to move off the active roster to clear room for right-hander Drew Rasmussen (elbow), who was reinstated from the 60-day injured list in a corresponding move. The 29-year-old right-hander will head back to Durham after making a pair of two-inning appearances in relief following his July 30 promotion.
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Brewers' Joel Kuhnel: Called up from Triple-A
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The Brewers selected Kuhnel's contract from Triple-A Nashville on Sunday, Todd Rosiak of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports.
Milwaukee designated southpaw Dallas Keuchel for assignment to clear room on the 40-man roster and 26-man active roster for Kuhnel, who will join the Brewers for the second time this season. Kuhnel's previous stint with Milwaukee lasted just one day, as he was called up from Nashville on June 25 before being designated for assignment a day later and eventually accepting an outright assignment back to the Triple-A club.
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Brewers' Joel Kuhnel: Moved off 40-man roster
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The Brewers designated Kuhnel for assignment Wednesday, Adam McCalvy of MLB.com reports.
Kuhnel was on the Brewers' 40-man roster and 26-man active roster for one day and didn't make a relief appearance. He can elect free agency if he passes through waivers unclaimed.
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Blue Jays' Joel Kuhnel: DFA'd again
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Kuhnel was designated for assignment Friday, Kaitlyn McGrath of The Athletic reports.
Kuhnel made his way to Toronto's organization after being DFA'd by the Astros in April, and he'll once again be put on waivers with Friday's move. He'll give way to Ryan Burr -- who was traded from the Phillies on Thursday -- on the 40-man roster. If Kuhnel clears waivers, he'll likely remain in the Blue Jays' farm system.
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Astros' Joel Kuhnel: Sent down Saturday
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Kuhnel was optioned to Triple-A Sugar Land on Saturday.
Kuhnel gave up four earned runs in two innings against the Rangers on Friday, which punched his ticket back to Triple-A. Shawn Dubin (forearm) was activated from the injured list in a corresponding move.
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Joel Kuhnel: Elects free agency
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Kuhnel elected free agency Jan. 13.
Kuhnel was designated for assignment in early January and was outrighted to Triple-A Sugar Land shortly after. He'll now hit free agency seeking a new opportunity after posting a 5.54 ERA and 1.62 WHIP across 13 innings split between the Reds and Astros in 2023.
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Astros' Joel Kuhnel: Sent outright to Triple-A
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Kuhnel cleared waivers and was outrighted to Triple-A Sugar Land on Wednesday.
Kuhnel is no longer on the Astros' 40-man roster but will remain in the organization. The big right-hander has posted a 6.02 ERA and 71:24 K:BB over 83.2 innings during parts of four major-league seasons.
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Astros' Joel Kuhnel: Designated for assignment
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Kuhnel was designated for assignment by the Astros on Thursday, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.
The move was completed in order for Houston to free up a spot on the 40-man roster for waiver claim Declan Cronin. Kuhnel, who turns 29 next month, has posted an unsightly 6.02 ERA and 71:24 K:BB over 83.2 innings during parts of four major-league seasons.
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Astros' Joel Kuhnel: Sent back to Triple-A
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The Astros optioned Kuhnel to Triple-A Sugar Land on Sunday, Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle reports.
Houston will swap Kuhnel out of its bullpen for Parker Mushinski, who was called up from Sugar Land in a corresponding move. After being acquired from the Reds on June 17 before receiving a call-up July 8, Kuhnel gave up four earned runs over two innings in his first two appearances with the Astros.
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Astros' Joel Kuhnel: Recalled by Astros
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Kuhnel was called up by the Astros on Saturday, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.
Kuhnel was acquired from the Reds for cash considerations in mid-June. In 74 career major-league innings, he owns a 6.20 ERA and 1.43 WHIP, so he's unlikely to get anywhere near high-leverage work. Ronel Blanco was optioned in a corresponding move.
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Reds' Joel Kuhnel: Designated for assignment
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Kuhnel was designated for assignment by the Reds on Tuesday.
Kuhnel has allowed three earned runs on six hits and two walks in 3.1 innings (two relief appearances) this season at the major-league level. Daniel Duarte is grabbing the open 40-man roster spot as he reports to the Reds' bullpen Tuesday in Kansas City.
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Reds' Joel Kuhnel: Optioned to Triple-A
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Kuhnel was optioned to Triple-A Louisville on Saturday.
He gave up a hit and a walk with zero strikeouts in 1.1 innings Friday after getting recalled and will head right back to Triple-A. Kevin Herget was recalled to take Kuhnel's low-leverage relief role.
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Reds' Joel Kuhnel: Sent to Triple-A
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Kuhnel was optioned to Triple-A Louisville on Wednesday, Mark Sheldon of MLB.com reports.
Kuhnel will head to Louisville after cracking the Reds' Opening Day roster last week. The right-hander appeared in Tuesday's loss to the Cubs, surrendering three runs on five hits and a walk over two frames. Considering the fact that he opened the season on the active roster, Kuhnel seems likely to get another shot in the majors before long. In his place, the Reds selected the contract of Kevin Herget.
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Reds' Joel Kuhnel: Reinstated from restricted list
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Kuhnel was reinstated from the restricted list Monday.
Kuhnel was prevented from travelling to Canada for the Reds' last series versus the Blue Jays since he is unvaccinated, but he'll return to the team ahead of their four-game series against the Cubs. The reliever has pitched three innings this season, allowing one run on three hits and a walk while striking out four.
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Reds' Joel Kuhnel: Contract selected by Cincy
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Kuhnel had his contract selected by the Reds on Sunday.
Kuhnel was removed from the 40-man roster after the end of the 2020 campaign but will now receive another big-league chance with the Reds. He has a 4.97 ERA, 1.34 WHIP and 12:5 K:BB over 12.2 innings during his major-league career.
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Reds' Joel Kuhnel: Heads back to alternate site
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The Reds optioned Kuhnel to their alternate training site Monday.
Kuhnel's latest stint with the big club lasted only two days. His demotion cleared room on the active roster for outfielder Aristides Aquino.
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Reds' Joel Kuhnel: Sent to secondary site
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Kuhnel (shoulder) was optioned to the Reds' alternate summer camp site Friday.
Kuhnel had been dealing with shoulder soreness back in spring training, though it's unclear if that's still an issue. He wasn't particularly likely to break camp with the team even if fully healthy, as he's thrown just 9.2 career big-league innings.
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Reds' Joel Kuhnel: Dealing with shoulder discomfort
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Kuhnel is dealing with shoulder discomfort and isn't throwing right now, Bobby Nightengale of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.
Manager David Bell suggested that Kuhnel could resume throwing soon. "Depending on how he's feeling next week will determine whether or not he picks up his throwing program."
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Reds' Joel Kuhnel: Bullpen candidate
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Kuhnel had a nice spring campaign, throwing 5.2 scoreless innings, striking out three against one walk and two hits. He's a dark horse candidate for the Opening Day roster, Mark Sheldon of MLB.com reports.
Five bullpen spots are spoken for - Raisel Iglesias, Amir Garrett, Michael Lorenzen, Pedro Strop and Robert Stephenson are all safely on the team. The Reds could keep two or three more relievers, most likely three with the new 26-man roster. He throws hard and closed games in the minors, with decent but not elite strikeout numbers.
