The Rays transferred Heasley (elbow) from the 15-day injured list to the 60-day IL on Monday.
Initially deactivated last Tuesday after being diagnosed with a right elbow stress reaction, Heasley still remains without a clear timeline for a return, but his move to the 60-day IL ensures he'll be shelved through at least July 27. In a corresponding 40-man roster move, the Rays selected outfielder Austin Slater's contract from Triple-A Durham.
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Rays' Jonathan Heasley: Placed on big-league IL
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Heasley was returned to the major-league roster and placed on the 15-day injured list Tuesday with a right elbow stress reaction.
Heasley was outrighted to Triple-A Durham on Saturday, but because he suffered his injury during his time with the Rays, he'll be placed on the Rays' 15-day injured list and also reclaim a spot on the 40-man roster. The 29-year-old righty gave up five earned runs in four innings during his lone outing with Tampa Bay and will likely be outrighted to Triple-A again once he's healthy.
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Rays' Jonathan Heasley: Outrighted to Triple-A
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Heasley cleared waivers and was outrighted to Triple-A Durham on Saturday, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
Heasley had a brief stint with the big-league club this week, allowing five runs over four innings in an appearance May 27. He was DFA'd on Friday and is now back with Durham. Heasley has a career 6.04 ERA over 143 major-league regular-season innings, so he's likely to serve as bullpen depth for when the big club needs an extra arm.
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Rays' Jonathan Heasley: DFA'd by Tampa Bay
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The Rays designated Heasley for assignment Friday, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
Tampa Bay is bringing up a fresh arm in Andrew Wantz, who had his contract selected from Triple-A Durham in a corresponding move. Heasley threw 64 pitches across four innings of relief in Wednesday's 11-2 loss to the Orioles, allowing five runs on eight hits with two strikeouts.
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Rays' Jonathan Heasley: Moves up from Triple-A
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The Rays selected Heasley's contract from Triple-A Durham on Wednesday.
Heasley had been serving as a swingman at Durham this season, making seven appearances (four starts) while logging a 3.90 ERA and 1.21 WHIP across 27.2 innings. Though he could eventually be an option in the Tampa Bay rotation, for the time being, Heasley is expected to settle into a bullpen role. He'll give the Rays another arm who's capable of covering multiple innings after Tampa Bay placed Jesse Scholtens (wrist) on the 15-day injured list Tuesday.
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Royals' Jonathan Heasley: Signs with Royals
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Heasley signed a minor-league contract with the Royals on Tuesday.
Heasley has been a free agent since the White Sox released him at the end of March and hasn't pitched in a game at any level this season. The 28-year-old righty owns a 5.89 ERA and a 1.47 WHIP through 139 career innings in the majors and will likely serve as organizational depth while pitching for Triple-A Omaha.
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White Sox's Jonathan Heasley: Sent to minor-league camp
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The White Sox reassigned Heasley to minor-league camp Monday.
Heasley, 28, attended camp as a non-roster invitee after he had previously turned in a 5.89 ERA and 89:55 K:BB in 139 career innings in the big leagues over parts of the last four seasons. Though he was sharp over his four Cactus League appearances in allowing just two hits and two walks while striking out three over four scoreless frames, Heasley will need to distinguish himself over a larger sample at Triple-A Charlotte before he gets a look with the White Sox.
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White Sox's Jonathan Heasley: Gets NRI from ChiSox
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The White Sox signed Heasley to a minor-league contract Tuesday that includes an invitation to spring training.
Heasley made four relief appearances with the Orioles in 2024, allowing 11 runs (10 earned) over 5.1 innings. Slated to turn 28 later this month, Heasley has posted a 5.89 ERA and 89:55 K:BB across 139 innings at the major-league level.
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Jonathan Heasley: Let go by O's
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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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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.
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Royals' Jonathan Heasley: Turns in scoreless outing
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Heasley allowed two hits and three walks over 6.2 shutout frames against the Red Sox on Friday. He struck out five and did not factor in the decision.
Heasley was in line for a win before Boston came back and took the lead in the eighth inning. He produced 10 swinging strikes, his highest total since forcing a season-high 13 against Texas on May 12. The 25-year-old righty is now sporting a 5.09 ERA on the year, though he's registered a solid 3.86 ERA over his last six starts. Heasley is expected to face the Twins at home next week.
