The Orioles optioned Nunez to Triple-A Norfolk on Monday, Jake Rill of MLB.com reports.
Nunez pitched well in his most recent stint in the big-league bullpen, allowing one run with a 9:3 K:BB over 5.1 innings. His roster spot is being filled by Cade Povich, who will make a spot start Monday versus the Rockies.
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Orioles' Anthony Nunez: Recalled from Triple-A
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The Orioles recalled Nunez from Triple-A Norfolk on Friday.
To make room for him on the 26-man roster, Baltimore DFA'd Albert Suarez. Nunez has pitched in 40 games out the Orioles' bullpen this season, registering a 4.60 ERA, 1.33 WHIP and 46:22 K:BB across 45 innings.
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Orioles' Anthony Nunez: Demoted to minors
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Baltimore optioned Nunez to Triple-A Norfolk on Wednesday.
Nunez will head back to Norfolk after spending over a month with the big-league club. The 25-year-old had allowed just two runs in 8.2 innings over his last seven appearances, but he issued eight walks during that stretch. Nunez will cede his spot on the 26-man active roster and in the bullpen to right-hander Alex Hoppe, who was acquired from the Mariners on Monday.
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Orioles' Anthony Nunez: Rejoins Baltimore bullpen
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The Orioles recalled Nunez from Triple-A Norfolk on Friday.
With Ryan Helsley (elbow) back on the 15-day injured list, Nunez will rejoin the Baltimore bullpen after posting a 4.98 ERA, 1.28 WHIP and 38:14 K:BB across 34.1 innings spanning 32 appearances this season prior to being sent down 17 days ago.
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Orioles' Anthony Nunez: Relegated to minors
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Baltimore optioned Nunez to Triple-A Norfolk on Tuesday.
Nunez was last in action on Sunday, when he pitched one scoreless inning against San Diego. On the campaign, the right-hander has posted a 4.98 ERA, 1.28 WHIP and 38:14 K:BB through 34.1 innings. The 24-year-old will head down to Norfolk to make room for Ryan Helsley on the active roster.
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Orioles' Anthony Nunez: Takes loss in relief
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Nunez (2-2) was tagged with the loss Thursday against the Blue Jays after allowing one earned run on one hit and three walks across one inning of relief. He struck out two.
Nunez had major control issues Thursday and tossed only 13 of his 24 pitches for strikes. Fittingly, he gave up the decisive run on a bases-loaded walk. The right-hander has been far from a reliable option out of the Orioles' pen. In 11.1 innings since the beginning of May, Nunez has an 8.74 ERA and a 12:8 K:BB while allowing 11 runs on 11 hits.
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Orioles' Anthony Nunez: Saddled with blown save Monday
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Nunez was charged with a blown save Monday against the Rays, allowing one run on two hits and no walks in the eighth inning.
Summoned to protect a 2-1 lead in the eighth inning, Nunez gave up a double to Yandy Diaz and then a single to Richie Palacios to lose the lead. Nunez is working in tandem with Rico Garcia as Baltimore's top closers until Ryan Helsley (elbow) is able to come off the injured list, but he hasn't been particularly reliable so far. Through 24.2 innings, Nunez has a 5.11 ERA, 1.22 WHIP and 28:8 K:BB while converting only half of his six save opportunities.
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Orioles' Anthony Nunez: Picks up third save Friday
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Nunez earned the save in Friday's 7-4 win over the Tigers, striking out two with no walks in a hitless and scoreless ninth inning.
While Rico Garcia was getting the initial saves after Ryan Helsley (elbow) was shelved May 1, Garcia was deployed in the sixth inning of this one and recorded the final two outs to preserve a 6-4 lead. Nunez has handled two save opportunities since Garcia was last put in that position, so it appears manager Craig Albernaz is willing to mix and match at the end of games. On the season, Nunez has a 4.94 ERA, 1.18 WHIP and 28:8 K:BB across 23.2 innings.
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Orioles' Anthony Nunez: Nets first save
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Nunez earned the save in Wednesday's 8-6 win over the Royals, striking out two in a scoreless ninth inning.
With Ryan Helsley landing on the bereavement list ahead of Wednesday's game, it was Nunez who got the call with Baltimore up by two in the ninth inning. The right-hander made quick work of the Royals, striking out a pair en route to his first major-league save. The 24-year-old Nunez has gotten off to an excellent start in his rookie campaign, earning a high-leverage role in Baltimore's bullpen. His ERA is down to 1.46 with a 0.65 WHIP and 15:2 K:BB across 12.1 innings.
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Orioles' Anthony Nunez: Adds first win to strong start
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Nunez (1-0) recorded the win Monday against the Royals, allowing one unearned run on one hit and one walk in two innings of relief. He struck out one.
The rookie right-hander is emerging as a multi-inning weapon out of the Baltimore bullpen, producing a 1.59 ERA, 0.71 WHIP and 13:2 K:BB over his first 11.1 frames. Nunez has three holds and one save opportunity so far, and he's making a serious case for more high-leverage work going forward.
