Head was released by the Phillies on Tuesday, Matt Gelb of The Athletic reports.
Jacob Barnes has been signed to a minor-league deal and will replace Head in the bullpen at Triple-A Lehigh Valley. Head, 33, was struggling to a 10.80 ERA through 11.2 innings of work this season in the International League.
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Phillies' Louis Head: Cut from big-league camp
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The Phillies reassigned Head to minor-league camp Monday.
Unless the Phillies grant him the opportunity to explore his options in free agency, Head looks poised to open the season at Triple-A Lehigh Valley after failing to secure a spot in the big club's Opening Day bullpen. The 32-year-old righty appeared in 28 games in the majors between the Marlins and Orioles in 2022, logging a 6.28 ERA, 1.64 WHIP and 26:15 K:BB across 28.2 innings.
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Phillies' Louis Head: Signs minors deal with Phillies
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Head signed a minor-league deal with the Phillies in early January and will join the team's major-league camp.
Head recorded a 2.31 ERA in 35 innings as a 31-year-old rookie in 2021, but he stumbled to a 6.28 ERA in 28.2 frames last year, splitting his time between Miami and Baltimore. If he shows hints of his 2021 form this spring, it's possible he earns a low-leverage bullpen role to start the year.
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Louis Head: Becomes free agent
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Head elected free agency Thursday, per Triple-A Norfolk's transaction log.
Head lost his spot on the 40-man roster Oct. 18, and he'll now look for his next opportunity around the league. He threw 28.2 innings in the majors between stints with Miami and Baltimore in 2022 and posted a 6.28 ERA and 1.64 WHIP.
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Orioles' Louis Head: Outrighted to Triple-A
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Head was sent outright to Triple-A Norfolk on Tuesday, Rich Dubroff of BaltimoreBaseball.com reports.
Head pitched 28.2 innings in the majors during 2022, recording a 6.28 ERA and 1.64 WHIP in the process. After putting up even worse numbers with Norfolk -- 7.04 ERA and 1.85 WHIP -- Head will need to bounce back in a major way in the spring to have a chance of returning to Baltimore's 40-man roster.
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Orioles' Louis Head: Sent down Thursday
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Head was optioned to Triple-A Norfolk on Thursday.
Head was called up by the Orioles in early August, and he recorded a 1.80 ERA and 2.00 WHIP in five innings over five relief appearances with the big-league club. However, he'll head back to the minors after Rico Garcia was recalled from Norfolk.
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Orioles' Louis Head: Called up from minors
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The Orioles recalled Head from Triple-A Norfolk on Monday.
Head will be joining the big club for the first time since the Orioles claimed him off waivers from the Marlins on July 12. During his month-long stay at Norfolk, Head struck out 12 and allowed three earned runs on four hits and seven walks over eight innings.
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Orioles' Louis Head: Active at Triple-A
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Head (shoulder) allowed three runs on two hits and three walks with two strikeouts in one inning for Triple-A Norfolk versus Worcester on Thursday.
After being claimed off waivers from the Marlins earlier in the week, Head was optioned to Norfolk. The 32-year-old had a 7.23 ERA and 1.56 WHIP across 23.2 innings with the Marlins. He'll need to show improvement in his performance to be considered for a spot in the Orioles' bullpen, which has been one of the better units in the majors this year.
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Orioles' Louis Head: Claimed by Orioles
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The Orioles claimed Head (shoulder) off waivers from the Marlins on Tuesday, Mark Feinsand of MLB.com reports.
Currently on the injured list rehabbing from a shoulder injury, Head threw a scoreless inning with two strikeouts Saturday in the Florida Complex League. The righty has only been out since June 22, so he doesn't figure to need much more rehab work at the lower levels. Head has a 7.23 ERA in 23.2 innings this season, so it's no guarantee he gets opportunities with the Orioles when fully up to speed.
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Marlins' Louis Head: Slated to throw in FCL game
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Head (shoulder) will throw in a game with the Marlins' rookie-level Florida Complex League affiliate Saturday, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports.
Head threw a pair of bullpens over the last several days and will be able to return to game action with a minor-league affiliate this weekend. It's not yet clear how many rehab appearances he'll require or whether he'll be able to rejoin the Marlins prior to the All-Star break.
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Marlins' Louis Head: Set for second bullpen session
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Head (shoulder) tossed a 19-pitch bullpen session Saturday and is scheduled to throw off a mound again Wednesday, Christina De Nicola of MLB.com reports.
Assuming the upcoming bullpen session goes well, Head could advance to facing live hitters at some point this weekend. Head is still expected to need a minor-league rehab assignment before returning from the 15-day injured list and may be hard pressed to make it back prior to the All-Star break.
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Marlins' Louis Head: Set to resume throwing
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Head (shoulder) will begin a throwing program Wednesday, Christina De Nicola of MLB.com reports.
Head has been on the injured list since Thursday with a left shoulder impingement. The fact that he's set to throw within a week seemingly suggests he won't miss too much time, though the Marlins haven't provided a precise timeline for his return.
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Marlins' Louis Head: Placed on 15-day IL
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Head was placed on the 15-day injured list with a left shoulder impingement Thursday, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports.
Head hasn't been very effective since the start of June, as he gave up 17 runs in 7.2 innings over his last eight relief appearances. It's not yet clear how long he's been bothered by thee shoulder injury, but he'll be on the shelf for at least two weeks. Zach Pop was recalled from Triple-A Jacksonville to take Head's place in the bullpen.
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Marlins' Louis Head: Picks up first career save
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Head allowed a hit and no walks while striking out two in two-thirds of an inning to earn the save in Sunday's 5-4 win over Atlanta.
Head hasn't been utilized as a high-leverage reliever for the Marlins early in 2022, but he entered Sunday's game with one out in the bottom of the ninth inning after Tanner Scott gave up three runs to begin the frame. Head preserved the one-run lead to earn his first career save. The right-hander has now tossed 5.1 scoreless innings in his first six appearances of the season, but he's unlikely to be a regular option for saves since the Marlins also have Anthony Bender (hip), Cole Sulser and Richard Bleier in the bullpen, with Dylan Floro (shoulder) also close to returning.
Head was traded from the Rays to the Marlins on Sunday in exchange for a player to be named later or cash considerations.
Head made his major-league debut in late April of 2021 and split time between the big leagues and Triple-A Durham last year. The right-hander made 27 appearances (two starts) for the Rays and logged a 2.31 ERA and 0.86 WHIP in 35 innings. He should be in contention for a major-league roster spot with his new club this spring.
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Rays' Louis Head: Optioned to Triple-A
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Head was optioned to Triple-A Durham on Saturday, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
Head was called up Monday, and he struck out three in 2.2 scoreless innings across a pair of relief appearances. The right-hander earned the win against the Yankees on Friday but will head back to Durham after Chris Mazza was recalled Saturday.
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Rays' Louis Head: Grabs win Friday
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Head (2-0) earned the win Friday over the Yankees. He allowed just one hit and struck out two in 2.1 scoreless innings.
Head worked in the fifth and sixth innings before leaving with one out in the seventh in a game the Rays never trailed. The 31-year-old has been solid in a multi-inning role with a 2.31 ERA, 0.86 WHIP and 32:9 K:BB across 35 innings this year. He hasn't allowed a run in his last 9.1 innings since the start of September.
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Rays' Louis Head: Called up again
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Head was recalled by the Rays on Monday, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
Head has bounced on and off the major-league roster all season and is about to embark on his remarkable 12th separate stint on the roster. Such is the life of a reliever with options, as his 2.51 ERA through 32.1 innings certainly doesn't merit constant demotions. He'll likely fill a low-leverage role during his time on the roster, which may not even last until the end of the week considering how his season has gone thus far.
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Rays' Louis Head: Sent to minors
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Head was optioned to Triple-A Durham on Sunday, Neil Solondz of the Rays Radio Network reports.
Head has been sent back and forth between the majors and minors all season, and another roster move will be added to the tally Sunday. The 31-year-old has been effective for the Rays despite the constant movement with a 2.51 ERA, 0.90 WHIP and 29:9 K:BB in 32.1 innings.
