The Orioles released Heasley (shoulder) on Thursday, Jake Rill of MLB.com reports.
Heasley was DFA'd on Wednesday to clear a spot on the 40-man roster for Chayce McDermott, and he'll now be sent into the open market after passing through waivers. The 27-year-old righty has been on the injured list at Triple-A Norfolk since June due to right shoulder inflammation, and the fact the Orioles had recently moved him to the 60-day IL suggests he won't be able to pitch until at least mid-August.
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Orioles' Jonathan Heasley: Removed from 40-man roster
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The Orioles designated Heasley (shoulder) for assignment Wednesday.
The transaction frees up a spot on the 40-man roster for right-hander Chayce McDermott, who was called up from Triple-A Norfolk to start Wednesday's game in Miami. Heasley had been on Triple-A Norfolk's 7-day injured list for more than a month with right shoulder inflammation and was recently transferred to the 60-day IL, so he won't be eligible to pitch again until at least mid-August.
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Orioles' Jonathan Heasley: Sidelined with shoulder issue
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Triple-A Norfolk placed Heasley on its 7-day injured list Sunday with right shoulder inflammation, Jake Rill of MLB.com reports.
After a brief stint with the Orioles, Heasley returned to Norfolk on May 24 and posted a 6.75 ERA and 2.16 WHIP over three outings at Triple-A before landing on the IL. Heasley will be shut down for at least the next week while he waits for the inflammation in his shoulder to subside.
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Orioles' Jonathan Heasley: Optioned back down
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Heasley was optioned down to Triple-A Norfolk on Friday by the Orioles.
Heasley will back back down to Norfolk just one day after being called up. The right-hander has struggled in his four appearances this season with the Orioles, giving up 10 earned runs and two home runs with a 4:3 K:BB across 5.1 innings.
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Orioles' Jonathan Heasley: Joins big-league bullpen
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The Orioles recalled Heasley from Triple-A Norfolk on Thursday, Dan Connolly of The Athletic reports.
Heasley has been torched for seven runs (six earned) over 4.1 innings during his time with the Orioles this season. He's been much better at Norfolk, though, yielding just one run with an 18:4 K:BB in 20 frames. The right-hander should operate in middle relief.
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Orioles' Jonathan Heasley: Optioned to Triple-A
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The Orioles optioned Heasley to Triple-A Norfolk on Saturday.
Heasley was hit around by the Brewers' lineup during Friday's blowout loss, allowing six earned runs on seven hits and a walk across two innings. He'll look to get back on track in the minors, but with a 5.67 career ERA, it's unlikely the 27-year-old is trusted with important MLB innings anytime soon. His departure from the active roster will make room for Yohan Ramirez, who was traded to Baltimore from the Mets on Thursday.
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Orioles' Jonathan Heasley: Takes extra-innings loss
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Heasley (0-1) allowed an unearned run on one hit over one-third of an inning to take the extra-innings loss in a 5-4 defeat against the Pirates on Saturday.
The Orioles pretty much depleted the bullpen Saturday -- Heasley was the seventh reliever to pitch in the game. He logged two scoreless and hitless innings in his season debut Tuesday, but he gave up a walk-off single to Oneil Cruz in the 11th inning Saturday. Heasley joined the Orioles' bullpen when Cionel Perez (oblique) landed on the injured list, but it's unlikely Heasley sees much work beyond appearances late in extra innings and multi-inning relief assignments.
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Orioles' Jonathan Heasley: Recalled from Triple-A
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Heasley was recalled from Triple-A Norfolk on Sunday, Steve Melewski of MASNSports.com reports.
Heasley is getting recalled with Cionel Perez (oblique) landing on the 15-day injured list. The 27-year-old was optioned to minor-league camp after posting a 3.52 ERA and 4:2 K:BB over 7.2 innings in spring training. The righty last played in the majors for Kansas City last season, recording a 7.20 ERA in 15 innings.
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Orioles' Jonathan Heasley: Sent to minors
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The Orioles optioned Heasley to minor-league camp Sunday, Andy Kostka of TheBaltimoreBanner.com reports.
The right-hander had a 3.52 ERA and 4:2 K:BB over 7.2 innings during spring training but won't be included on Baltimore's Opening Day roster. Heasley was acquired from the Royals in December and had a 7.20 ERA across 15 frames for Kansas City last season.
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Orioles' Jonathan Heasley: Rough start to spring
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Heasley has allowed two runs on four hits and a walk with one strikeout over three Grapefruit League innings.
Heasley's given up one home run. The 27-year-old right-hander was acquired by the Orioles in a trade from the Royals in December. Assuming the Orioles carry just one multi-inning option in the bullpen to begin 2024, Heasley appears to be behind Keegan Akin for that role, though both players figure to be part of the organization's plans this season.
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Orioles' Jonathan Heasley: Traded to Baltimore
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The Orioles acquired Heasley from the Royals on Monday in exchange for Cesar Espinal, Jeff Passan of ESPN.com reports.
Heasley was moved to the bullpen full-time in June last season and flashed some promise, but the results ultimately weren't there, as he held a 7.20 ERA and 9:2 K:BB over 15 innings during his time with the big club. The Orioles obviously see some potential with the righty and will try to coax more out of him.
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Royals' Jonathan Heasley: Optioned to Triple-A
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Heasley was optioned to Triple-A Omaha on Saturday.
Heasley had been in the majors since early July. In his first seven appearances of his latest big-league stint, he allowed just one earned run in seven innings, but he's given up nine earned runs (including five homers) in 5.1 innings across his last four outings. He'll sort things out in the minors, with Max Castillo taking his place in the bullpen.
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Royals' Jonathan Heasley: Summoned to majors
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Heasley was recalled from Triple-A Omaha on Tuesday.
Heasley struggled in his lone appearance with the Royals this season and also holds a 7.51 ERA this year at Omaha. He'll provide the bullpen with some length.
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Royals' Jonathan Heasley: Headed back to minors
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The Royals optioned Heasley to Triple-A Omaha on Sunday.
Heasley tossed 2.2 innings and 38 pitches out of the bullpen in Friday's 12-8 loss to Oakland and wasn't likely to be available for another day or two, so the Royals are opting to move him off the 26-man active roster in favor of a fresh arm in Max Castillo, who was called up from Triple-A in a corresponding move. The 25-year-old Heasley should reclaim a rotation spot as he heads back to Omaha.
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Royals' Jonathan Heasley: Promoted to big leagues
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The Royals recalled Heasley from Triple-A Omaha on Friday.
Heasley hasn't gotten off to a great start in Triple-A this season, posting a 9.00 ERA and 1.65 WHIP through 31 innings over six starts. It's unclear whether the Royals will decide to insert him into their starting rotation or use him as a multi-inning reliever, but he's not a recommended fantasy option either way. Austin Cox was optioned to Omaha in a corresponding move.
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Royals' Jonathan Heasley: Optioned to Triple-A
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Heasley was optioned to Triple-A Omaha by the Royals on Friday.
Heasley struggled in the majors last season to the tune of a 5.28 ERA and 1.49 WHIP across 104 frames, and his troubles have seemingly carried over into the spring (11.57 ERA, 2.29 WHIP through seven innings). He will likely need to show significant signs of improvement with Omaha before the Royals feel comfortable bringing him back onto the major-league roster.
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Royals' Jonathan Heasley: Not making strong case yet
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Heasley has allowed seven earned runs across four innings through two Cactus League appearances.
Heasley isn't exactly making a great case to be in the Royals' rotation to begin 2023. He struggled last year as well, logging a 5.28 ERA, 1.49 WHIP and 70:47 K:BB across 104 innings over 21 starts. Without significant improvement in spring games, he could be sent to Triple-A Omaha or work out of the Royals' bullpen to start the campaign.
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Royals' Jonathan Heasley: Rocky start to end season
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Heasley (4-10) took the loss Wednesday, allowing six runs on nine hits and two walks over five innings against the Guardians. He struck out four.
The Guardians got to Heasley early, tagging him for four runs in the first inning and one run in both the second and third innings. The start comes after he allowed four earned runs over 4.2 innings in his prior start and seven runs three appearances before that. Over 104 innings on the campaign, Heasley earned a 5.28 ERA and 1.49 WHIP with 70 punchouts.
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Royals' Jonathan Heasley: Takes ninth loss
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Heasley (4-9) allowed five runs (four earned) on six hits and one walk while striking out one across 4.2 innings to take the loss Thursday against Detroit.
Heasley was hit hard throughout his start, as he allowed five extra-base hits -- including two homers. He entered the game having tallied a quality start in three of his last four appearances, though he also allowed seven earned runs in the other start during that span. Heasley should take one more turn through the rotation this season, and he'll enter that contest with a 5.00 ERA and 66:45 K:BB across 99 innings.
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Royals' Jonathan Heasley: Earns fourth win
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Heasley (4-8) allowed one earned run on two hits and two walks while striking out three across six innings to earn the win Thursday against the Twins.
Heasley got 11 flyball outs and successfully kept the ball in the yard to turn in his second consecutive quality start. Since being recalled from Triple-A Omaha on Aug. 9, Heasley has maintained an impressive 3.26 ERA. However, that has come with a 24:16 K:BB across 38.2 frames. Despite the strong results of late, Heasley owns only a 4.87 ERA across 94.1 innings for the season.
