Cisnero worked a scoreless inning to earn the save in Monday's 8-5 win over the Royals in 10 innings. He walked one and struck out two.
Regular closer Alex Lange tossed scoreless frames in the eighth and ninth, then the Tigers scored three times in the top of the 10th to pull ahead 8-5. Cisnero came in and shut the door for his first save of the year. Lange has been dominant with a 0.89 ERA and eight saves in nine chances, though Cisnero has been pretty good in a setup role with a 2.50 ERA across 18 innings.
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Tigers' Jose Cisnero: Earns hold Monday
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Cisnero pitched a scoreless inning of relief and earned a hold in Monday's win over the Brewers.
The hold was the second of the season for Cisnero, who lowered his ERA to 4.50 to go along with a 1.38 WHIP and seven strikeouts across eight innings. He pitched the sixth inning in Monday's 4-2 win while Alex Lange closed things out in the ninth, so it seems like Cisnero is firmly in a setup role for the Tigers, which limits his fantasy appeal.
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Tigers' Jose Cisnero: Earns first 2023 win
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Cisnero (1-0) allowed an unearned run in an inning of relief to earn the win in Friday's 11-inning contest against the Giants. He gave up two hits and struck out one.
Cisnero worked the top of the 11th inning and allowed the automatic runner on second base to score via a pair of singles with no outs, but he limited the damage from there. The righty then picked up the win on Nick Maton's walkoff three-run home run in the bottom half of the inning. Cisnero now has a 5.40 ERA across five innings this season, and he should continue to work in front of regular closer Alex Lange most days. Lange did not pitch Friday.
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Tigers' Jose Cisnero: Rejoins pitching schedule Sunday
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Cisnero (illness) struck out three and gave up one run on two hits and one walk over one inning of relief in Sunday's 6-2 Grapefruit League loss to the Twins.
The Tigers revealed Thursday that Cisnero was dealing with a non-COVID-19-related illness, but he was out of commission only for a couple of days before he was cleared for game action. The 32-year-old is likely headed for a setup or high-leverage relief role in front of Alex Lange, the presumptive favorite to take over as the Tigers' closer following the offseason trade of Gregory Soto to Philadelphia.
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Tigers' Jose Cisnero: Out with non-COVID illness
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Cisnero is day-to-day while dealing with a non-COVID illness, Cody Stavenhagen of The Athletic reports.
Cisnero should be fine in a day or two, but he's been limited to just one appearance this spring due to a neck injury and now an illness. As a veteran, though, he shouldn't need too many outings to get ready for the regular season. Cisnero could factor into the saves mix this season for the Tigers alongside Alex Lange.
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Tigers' Jose Cisnero: Throws live batting practice
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Cisnero (neck) threw live batting practice without issue Sunday, Chris McCosky of The Detroit News reports.
Cisnero has been held back by neck spasms but appears to be past it now. He is expected to be in the mix to close games for the Tigers this season.
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Tigers' Jose Cisnero: Dealing with neck spasm
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Cisnero has received treatment this week for a muscle spasm in the left side of his neck, Cody Stavenhagen of The Athletic reports.
It seems likely to be a day-to-day situation, but the Tigers are only saying that Ciseno will resume workouts once symptoms subside. The 33-year-old right-hander is in the mix to compete for the closer job this season, so any missed time during camp isn't ideal.
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Tigers' Jose Cisnero: Settles with Detroit
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Cisnero signed a one-year, $2.2875 million contract with the Tigers on Friday to avoid arbitration, Jon Heyman of the New York Post reports.
Cisnero made just 28 appearances in 2022 due to shoulder and personal issues. He managed a 1.08 ERA across 25 innings in spite of a 23:19 K:BB. Some regression is bound to happen, but he should still be a solid middle reliever in 2023.
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Tigers' Jose Cisnero: Ready to go for doubleheader
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The Tigers reinstated Cisnero (personal) from the bereavement list in advance of Thursday's doubleheader with the Athletics.
Cisnero is poised to make his season debut as the Tigers open their second-half schedule. The right-hander was placed on the injured list coming out of spring training with a right shoulder strain, only to be placed on the bereavement list by Detroit when he was officially reinstated to the 40-man roster July 15. Cisnero appears to have taken care of whatever personal matter kept him away from the team last weekend, so he'll rejoin the Detroit bullpen and be part of the bridge to closer Gregory Soto.
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Tigers' Jose Cisnero: Placed on bereavement list
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Cisnero was placed on the bereavement list Friday.
Cisnero was activated off the 60-day injured list earlier in the day after recovering from a shoulder injury but exits the active roster just a few hours later for an unrelated reason. He'll likely miss the final few games before the All-Star break before returning for the start of the second half. Angel De Jesus was recalled to take his place on the roster.
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Tigers' Jose Cisnero: Set to return Friday
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Cisnero (shoulder) is expected to be activated from the 60-day injured list Friday, Jason Beck of MLB.com reports.
The Tigers optioned Thursday's starter Elvin Rodriguez to Triple-A Toledo following the game, and the team will also make a move to clear a spot on the 40-man roster so Cisnero can rejoin the bullpen. The righty has yet to appear in a game this season after suffering a right shoulder strain in early April. He posted a 3.65 ERA and 1.33 WHIP across 67 games in 2021, while also recording four saves.
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Tigers' Jose Cisnero: Shifts rehab to Triple-A
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The Tigers transferred Cisnero's (shoulder/Achilles) rehab assignment from Single-A Lakeland to Triple-A Toledo on Sunday.
After a three-week shutdown from his rehab assignment due to swelling in his Achilles tendon, Cisnero resumed game action for the Single-A club Thursday. Though Cisnero was roughed up for four runs (three earned) on three hits and two walks while recording only two outs, the Tigers determined he was ready for a stiffer level of competition in his rehab program. Cisnero has resided on the Tigers' 60-day injured list all season with a strained right shoulder and will need to complete several more appearances at Toledo before being activated.
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Tigers' Jose Cisnero: Rehab appearance underway
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Cisnero (shoulder) began a rehab assignment with Single-A Lakeland on Thursday.
Cisnero has yet to pitch this season due to a shoulder strain. He began a rehab assignment in June, but that had to be paused after he experienced renewed discomfort in his shoulder. It's unclear how much time Cisnero will need to ramp up, though a return before the All-Star break appears realistic.
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Tigers' Jose Cisnero: Rehabbing in Florida
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Cisnero (shoulder/Achilles) reported to the Tigers' spring training facility in Lakeland, Fla. on Monday to continue his rehab program, Evan Woodbery of MLive.com reports.
Cisnero said he expects to spend about two weeks building up in Florida before heading to Triple-A Toledo for a rehab assignment. The right-hander opened the season on the Tigers' 60-day injured list while recovering from a strained shoulder and was cleared to begin a rehab assignment June 9, but he was pulled off the assignment after just one appearance when he experienced swelling in his Achilles' tendon.
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Tigers' Jose Cisnero: Has swollen Achilles
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Cisnero (shoulder) has a swollen Achilles and won't pitch for 10-to-14 days, Cody Stavenhagen of The Athletic reports.
He was in the midst of a rehab assignment coming back from a shoulder injury when he suffered this setback. Cisnero should be considered out indefinitely.
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Tigers' Jose Cisnero: Rehab assignment paused
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Cisnero (shoulder) paused his rehab assignment Saturday.
Cisnero has been out all year with a strained shoulder. He made his first rehab appearance for Triple-A Toledo on Thursday but suffered a setback. It's unclear when he'll eventually return to the big-league level.
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Tigers' Jose Cisnero: Starting rehab assignment Thursday
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Cisnero (shoulder) will begin his rehab assignment with Triple-A Toledo on Thursday, Jason Beck of MLB.com reports.
Cisnero has yet to pitch this season while nursing a right shoulder strain, but he's nearing a return to the big leagues. He'll likely make multiple appearances with Toledo before being activated off the 60-day injured list, leaving open the possibility he returns at some point next week. Cisnero will provide the Tigers with another veteran bullpen piece, having produced a 3.65 ERA and 1.33 WHIP with 62 strikeouts over 61.2 innings in 67 appearances in 2021.
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Tigers' Jose Cisnero: Beginning rehab assignment
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Cisnero (shoulder) is traveling to Triple-A Toledo on Tuesday to begin a rehab assignment, Chris McCosky of The Detroit News reports.
Cisnero began the regular season on the 60-day injured list due to a right shoulder strain, but he's been cleared to return to game action with the minor-league club. The right-hander will likely require several rehab appearances following his lengthy absence, but he seems to be trending toward a return from the injured list in the coming weeks.
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Tigers' Jose Cisnero: Completes bullpen session
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Ciscnero (shoulder) threw 40 pitches during a bullpen session Sunday, Jason Beck of MLB.com reports.
The right-hander began throwing off a mound last week, and he's now close to pitching against live hitters. Cisnero has been sidelined since late March by the shoulder strain but is now closing in on his return to game action.
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Tigers' Jose Cisnero: Set to begin mound work next week
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Cisnero (shoulder) is scheduled to begin throwing off a mound Monday, Chris McCosky of The Detroit News reports.
Cisnero has been on the shelf all season after he was diagnosed with a right shoulder strain late in spring training. The right-hander has resumed throwing off flat ground in recent weeks, but he looks like he'll soon be able to move on to the next phase of his rehab program by throwing bullpen sessions. Since he currently resides on the 60-day injured list, Cisnero isn't eligible to make his 2022 debut for the Tigers until at least early June.
