Ynoa was optioned to Triple-A Gwinnett by Atlanta on Monday.
Ynoa needs to rebuild his stamina after missing all of last season following Tommy John surgery. The right-hander flashed promise prior to getting hurt, but he looks to be fairly far down the organizational depth chart.
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Braves' Huascar Ynoa: Covers one inning in spring debut
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Ynoa (elbow) struck out one and worked around one hit and one walk over one inning of relief Saturday in Atlanta's 4-2 loss to Pittsburgh in Grapefruit League play.
Ynoa made his first appearance in a game since August 2022, as he spent the entire 2023 season recovering from Tommy John surgery. The right-hander contended with some soreness earlier in camp, but after getting back on the mound Saturday, he looks like he'll enter the 2024 campaign with his health intact. Because of the time he missed, Ynoa could be placed on the injured list to begin the season, though he has a minor-league option remaining and could alternatively be sent to Triple-A Gwinnett if Atlanta doesn't have a spot for him in its Opening Day bullpen and wants to keep him to get stretched out as a starter in the minors.
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Braves' Huascar Ynoa: Could make spring debut Saturday
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Ynoa (elbow) is available to make his Grapefruit League debut Saturday against the Pirates in relief, Justin Toscano of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.
Ynoa missed the entire 2023 season after undergoing Tommy John surgery in September of 2022. He started throwing bullpen sessions in mid-February, but was downgraded to long tosses while dealing with right elbow soreness.
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Braves' Huascar Ynoa: Working back from elbow soreness
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Ynoa has resumed long-toss after being shut down for a bit with right elbow soreness, Justin Toscano of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.
Ynoa is coming back from Tommy John surgery and had been throwing bullpen sessions early on in camp before the elbow soreness cropped up. Atlanta doesn't appear overly concerned about the righty, as Ynoa could resume mound work in a few days. Ynoa already had seemed likely to begin the season back in the minors as he knocks some rust off, and this setback should cinch that.
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Braves' Huascar Ynoa: Throws bullpen session
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Ynoa (elbow) threw a bullpen session Wednesday, Justin Toscano of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.
Ynoa underwent Tommy John surgery near the end of the 2022 season, causing him to miss the entire 2023 campaign. Although manager Brian Snitker said Ynoa looked "great" during his first throwing session of the spring, the 25-year-old's availability for the beginning of Grapefruit League play remains unknown.
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Braves' Huascar Ynoa: Avoids arbitration
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Ynoa (elbow) signed a one-year, $825,000 contract with Atlanta on Friday to avoid arbitration.
Ynoa missed all of last season after undergoing Tommy John surgery in September 2022. There have been no updates regarding his status for spring training, but a return at some point this season is likely. The 25-year-old holds a 5.22 ERA and 1.32 WHIP through 122.1 career innings.
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Braves' Huascar Ynoa: Back on 60-day IL
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Ynoa (elbow) was placed on the 60-day injured list Thursday, retroactive to March 27.
Ynoa finished last season on the 60-day IL after he underwent Tommy John surgery in September, so his move back there to open 2023 was inevitable. The 24-year-old is expected to miss the entire season but could be ready for spring training in 2024.
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Braves' Huascar Ynoa: Lands on 60-day IL
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Ynoa (elbow) was recalled and placed on the 60-day injured list Wednesday.
Ynoa has been in the minors since August, but he underwent Tommy John surgery in early September. He'll likely miss the entire 2023 campaign, and Wednesday's transaction is simply procedural to make room on the 40-man roster.
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Braves' Huascar Ynoa: Undergoes Tommy John surgery
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Ynoa underwent Tommy John surgery Wednesday to repair a torn UCL in his right elbow.
The 24-year-old hadn't pitched for Triple-A Gwinnett since Aug. 24, though no injury had been reported prior to the surgery announcement from Atlanta on Wednesday. Ynoa will miss the rest of the season and is also likely to be sidelined for the entirety of 2023.
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Braves' Huascar Ynoa: Optioned to Triple-A
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Ynoa was optioned to Triple-A Gwinnett on Wednesday.
Ynoa will make his way back to Gwinnett after being called up Sunday, failing to appear in a game before being sent down. The move opens a spot in Atlanta's bullpen for Kirby Yates (elbow), who was reinstated from the 60-day injured list Wednesday.
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Braves' Huascar Ynoa: Demoted after rough start
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Atlanta optioned Ynoa to Triple-A Gwinnett on Tuesday.
The demotion is an unwelcome development for fantasy managers hoping to get a two-start week out of Ynoa, who took the hill for Atlanta's series opener in Los Angeles on Monday. Unfortunately, the right-hander labored through 3.2 innings, giving up five runs on four hits and four walks en route to taking his second loss in as many starts this season. Since opening the 2021 campaign with a 2.23 ERA and 0.89 WHIP through his first seven starts and then being shut down for an extended period with a broken hand, Ynoa hasn't re-emerged as a reliable rotation option for Atlanta. The reigning World Series champions had recently added Bryce Elder to the mix as a sixth starter, so Atlanta will likely just condense to a five-man rotation now that Ynoa is headed to the minors.
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Braves' Huascar Ynoa: Knocked around by Dodgers
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Ynoa (0-2) completed 3.2 innings against the Dodgers on Monday, allowing five runs on four hits and four walks while striking out four. He was charged with the loss.
The right-hander struggled with his control in the contest, issuing four walks and throwing only 40 of 75 pitches for strikes. When he did get the ball over the plate, the Dodgers largely capitalized, knocking a pair of extra-base hits against him, including a Freddie Freeman solo homer in the first inning. Ynoa showed some promise with a 4.05 ERA and 100:25 K:BB last season, but he hasn't pitched well in 2022, allowing 10 earned runs and posting an 8:6 K:BB across 6.2 frames. He'll try to turn things around in his next start, which is tentatively slated to come at home against Miami on Sunday.
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Braves' Huascar Ynoa: Start pushed back
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Ynoa is now scheduled to start Monday's game against the Dodgers, David O'Brien of The Athletic reports.
Ynoa was initially slated to start Sunday's series finale, but he'll instead get an extra day of rest after Bryce Elder was pushed up in the rotation to start against San Diego. Ynoa will attempt to bounce back after he allowed five runs on seven hits and two walks while striking out four in three innings to take the loss Monday against the Nationals.
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Braves' Huascar Ynoa: Hit hard in Monday's loss
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Ynoa (0-1) took the loss in Monday's 11-2 rout at the hands of the Nationals, coughing up five runs on seven hits and two walks over three innings. He struck out four.
The young right-hander was able to escape trouble in the first two innings, but things fell apart for Ynoa in the third. He threw 41 of 72 pitches for strikes before getting the hook, but the Atlanta bullpen didn't have any more success than he did. Ynoa will look to rebound in his next start, scheduled for Sunday in San Diego.
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Braves' Huascar Ynoa: Favorite for rotation spot
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Ynoa is a favorite to land a rotation spot to begin the season, Justin Toscano of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.
The status of Ynoa's health was unclear when he reported to camp after he suffered from shoulder inflammation during the postseason. However, he threw three scoreless innings in a Grapefruit League appearance against the Twins on Tuesday, seemingly answering any short-term concerns. Across 91 innings in 2021, Ynoa showed promise by maintaining a 4.05 ERA and 1.11 WHIP with a 100:25 K:BB.
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Braves' Huascar Ynoa: Looks healthy Tuesday
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Ynoa gave up two hits over three scoreless innings in Tuesday's Grapefruit League game against the Twins. He didn't walk or strike out a batter.
The right-hander dealt with injuries in the second half of last season, including shoulder inflammation during the playoffs, but Ynoa looked good in his first appearance this spring. He entered the game in the fourth inning, following Max Fried, and faced a Minnesota squad that trotted out most of its Opening Day lineup. Ynoa could be in the mix for a rotation spot if he proves he's healthy in camp, but the 23-year-old's lack of a third pitch and potential durability issues might make him a better fit in the bullpen.
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Braves' Huascar Ynoa: Removed from NCLS roster
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Ynoa (shoulder) was removed from Atlanta's roster for the NLCS on Wednesday, Bill Shaikin of the Los Angeles Times reports.
Ynoa was scratched from starting Game 4 against the Dodgers on Wednesday due to shoulder inflammation, and Atlanta has now received approval to remove him from the NLCS roster He won't be eligible to pitch in the World Series if Atlanta advances. Dylan Lee was added to the roster in a corresponding move.
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Braves' Huascar Ynoa: First pitcher for bullpen game
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Ynoa is listed as Atlanta's starting pitcher Wednesday for what's expected to be a bullpen day in Game 4 of the NLCS matchup with the Dodgers, Bill Shaikin of the Los Angeles Times reports.
The 23-year-old will move back to the rotation after he tossed one inning in relief during Atlanta's four-game series victory over the Brewers in the NLDS, but manager Brian Snitker likely won't let Ynoa work deep into Wednesday's contest. Because he struggled in a traditional starting role over the final six weeks of the regular season upon returning from a fractured hand in mid-August, Ynoa could be capped at 2-to-3 innings while Atlanta looks to maximize his results. Drew Smyly and A.J. Minter are candidates to cover multiple frames behind Ynoa.
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Braves' Huascar Ynoa: Strikes out eight in 4.2 innings
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Ynoa allowed two earned runs on four hits and two walks with eight strikeouts through 4.2 innings, taking a no-decision in Wednesday's 3-2 loss to the Rockies.
Ynoa allowed just two singles through his first four innings, but he coughed up two more hits, a sac bunt and a pair of walks in a fifth inning that saw the right-hander leave with the bases loaded. Fortunately, Jacob Webb saved the 23-year-old's line by escaping the inning unscathed. Even with the heroics from Webb, two tough streaks persist for Ynoa. The pitcher has allowed multiple earned runs in five straight starts and has lost four straight decisions. He'll look to put an end to those runs in his next start, which figures to be Monday against the Diamondbacks.
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Braves' Huascar Ynoa: Strikes out seven in no-decision
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Ynoa allowed two runs on three hits and two walks while striking out seven over five innings in a no-decision against the Nationals on Thursday.
His first inning was a bit of a mess -- Ynoa walked the first batter he faced and then allowed back-to-back hits to Juan Soto and Josh Bell. The right-hander was dominant the rest of the way, allowing just one base knock (a single) over his final four frames. Atlanta's bullpen briefly let the lead slip away, meaning Ynoa is still winless since he returned from the injured list. He projects for a home start against the Rockies next week, which looks like a great spot for Ynoa to finally get back in the win column.
