Dodgers' Matt Gage: Returns to Dodgers on minors deal
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Gage signed a minor-league contract with the Dodgers on Saturday, Jon Heyman of the New York Post reports.
Gage was DFA'd by the Dodgers on Tuesday and released Wednesday, but the team will bring him back to provide bullpen depth at Triple-A Oklahoma City. The 31-year-old southpaw posted a 4.58 ERA and 1.64 WHIP across 37.1 frames with Houston's Triple-A affiliate last season.
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Matt Gage: Released by Dodgers
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Gage was released by the Dodgers on Tuesday.
Gage had been designated for assignment and the Dodgers have decided to cut him loose after he cleared waivers. The left-handed reliever holds a 1.83 ERA and 20:9 K:BB across 19.2 innings in the majors, so he shouldn't have trouble latching on in another organization.
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Dodgers' Matt Gage: Designated for assignment
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Gage was designated for assignment by the Dodgers on Tuesday, Bill Plunkett of The Orange County Register reports.
The move frees up a spot on the 40-man roster for waiver claim Taylor Trammell. Gage was acquired via trade from the Yankees in February but did not make the Opening Day roster. He holds a 1.83 ERA and 20:9 K:BB across 19.2 innings in the majors, so there could be some interest via trade or waivers.
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Dodgers' Matt Gage: Shipped to Dodgers
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The Dodgers acquired Gage and right-hander Christian Zazueta from the Yankees on Monday in exchange for left-hander Caleb Ferguson, Jon Heyman of the New York Post reports.
Though Ferguson is a more established left-handed reliever at the big-league level, he's bound for free agency in 2025 and has no minor-league options remaining, while Gage is a pre-arbitration pitcher who still has an option. Gage isn't expected to be a vital part of the Los Angeles bullpen in 2024, but he'll at least help restore some left-handed depth to the relief ranks while also offering more maneuverability between the majors and Triple-A Oklahoma City. Over his 16 career big-league appearances over the past two seasons between Toronto and Houston, the 30-year-old Gage owns a 1.83 ERA (3.74 SIERA) over 19.2 innings.
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Yankees' Matt Gage: Nabbed by Yankees via waivers
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The Yankees claimed Gage off waivers from the Astros on Monday, Jon Heyman of the New York Post reports.
The New York native has fared well in his brief time at the major-league level over the last two seasons, posting a 1.83 ERA and 20:9 K:BB across 19.2 innings. Gage will turn 31 in a couple weeks and has a minor-league option remaining.
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Astros' Matt Gage: Jettisoned from 40-man roster
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Gage was designated for assignment by the Astros on Monday, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.
The move was made in order to free up a spot on the 40-man roster for the addition of Josh Hader. Gage, who turns 31 next month, has held a 1.83 ERA and 20:9 K:BB over 19.2 innings at the major-league level and posted a 4.58 ERA and 39:20 K:BB across 37.1 frames at Triple-A Sugar Land in 2023.
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Astros' Matt Gage: Sent back to Triple-A
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Houston optioned Gage to Triple-A Sugar Land on Wednesday, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.
Ronel Blanco has been called up in a corresponding roster move to start Wednesday's game against the Guardians. Gage did not make an appearance during his two-day stint in the Astros' bullpen.
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Astros' Matt Gage: Recalled from Triple-A
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Gage was recalled from Triple-A Sugar Land on Monday, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.
The 30-year-old lefty has a 1.83 ERA, 1.07 WHIP and 20 strikeouts in 19.2 frames in the big leagues, but he has been up and down between the majors and minors this season. Look for Gage to work in low-leverage situations.
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Astros' Matt Gage: Optioned to Triple-A
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Gage was optioned to Triple-A Sugar Land by the Astros on Monday, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.
Gage allowed two runs over four relief innings during his time with the big club. He's clearing out to make room for Parker Mushinski's return.
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Astros' Matt Gage: Moves to Triple-A
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The Astros optioned Gage to Triple-A Sugar Land on Tuesday, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle reports.
The southpaw pitched well this spring, allowing just one run with a 6:1 K:BB over six innings, but he nonetheless finds himself on the outside looking in for a roster spot. With Gage headed to the minors, that means the Astros will open the regular season with no left-handers in their bullpen.
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Astros' Matt Gage: Scooped up by Houston
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The Astros claimed Gage off waivers from the Blue Jays on Monday.
The addition of Gage fills the final opening on the Astros' 40-man roster. Before the Blue Jays designated him for assignment earlier this month, Gage posted a 1.38 ERA over 13 innings with the big club to go with a 2.34 ERA in 41 appearances at Triple-A Buffalo in 2022. The lefty will get a chance to win one of the final spots in the Houston bullpen during the Grapefruit League.
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Matt Gage: Handed walking papers
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Gage was placed on unconditional release waivers Monday, Arden Zwelling of Sportsnet.ca reports.
All 29 other teams will have a chance to claim Gage and add him to the 40-man roster, however, the southpaw also has the option of rejecting the claim and testing free agency. Either way, his tenure in Toronto will come to an end. Gage appeared in 11 games for the Blue Jays in 2022, posting a 1.38 ERA and 0.92 WHIP with a 12:6 K:BB across 13 frames.
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Blue Jays' Matt Gage: Joining Blue Jays
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The Blue Jays will call up Gage from Triple-A Buffalo prior to Tuesday's game in Tampa Bay, Shi Davidi of Sportsnet.ca reports.
Gage has a 2.16 ERA at Triple-A since his July 4 demotion. He was effective with Toronto prior to being sent down, posting a 1.38 ERA with 12 strikeouts in 13 innings. The Blue Jays will likely limit his usage to lower-leverage spots in relief while he's up with the big club.
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Blue Jays' Matt Gage: Returns to majors
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Gage was recalled by the Blue Jays on Saturday.
Gage was optioned Friday but will return just one day later with Trevor Richards (neck) hitting the injured list. Gage allowed one run on two hits across five innings of relief work during his previous stint in the majors, his only big-league experience to date.
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Blue Jays' Matt Gage: Sent down Friday
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Gage was optioned to Triple-A Buffalo on Friday, Keegan Matheson of MLB.com reports.
Gage joined the major-league bullpen last week and posted a 1.80 ERA and 0.60 WHIP in five innings over four appearances with the Blue Jays. However, he'll head back to the minors after Otto Lopez was called up Friday.
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Blue Jays' Matt Gage: Joins big-league bullpen
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Gage's contract was selected by the Blue Jays on Monday, Arden Zwelling of Sportsnet.ca reports.
Gage is a 29-year-old lefty with no big-league experience to his name. He's showed promise for Triple-A Buffalo this season, however, posting a 1.08 ERA and 32.3 percent strikeout rate in 16.2 innings of relief. Jeremy Beasley was optioned in a corresponding move.
