He cleared waivers after being scrubbed from the Rays' 40-man roster but will test out free agency rather than accepting an outright assignment. Kuhnel holds a career 5.86 ERA and 76:24 K:BB over 93.2 innings covering parts of five seasons at the big-league level.
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Rays' Joel Kuhnel: Returns to Triple-A
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The Rays optioned Kuhnel to Triple-A Durham on Sunday.
The right-hander was called up by Tampa Bay on Monday and will return to Triple-A after he allowed a run over four frames during his time in the majors. Kuhnel has made six appearances in the big leagues between the Rays and Astros this season, and he has a 4.50 ERA, 0.80 WHIP and 1:5 K:BB across 10 innings.
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Rays' Joel Kuhnel: Back up from Triple-A
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The Rays recalled Kuhnel from Triple-A Durham on Monday, Tricia Whitaker of Bally Sports Sun reports.
Kuhnel has four scoreless relief innings under his belt with the Rays this season and has also spent time in the majors this year with the Brewers and Astros, although he didn't make an appearance for Milwaukee. He'll pitch in low-leverage situations.
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Rays' Joel Kuhnel: Heads to Triple-A
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The Rays optioned Kuhnel to Triple-A Durham on Wednesday.
Kuhnel tossed two scoreless innings out of the bullpen in Tuesday's 4-3 loss to the Cardinals and was unlikely to be available for another day or two, so he was an easy choice for the Rays to move off the active roster to clear room for right-hander Drew Rasmussen (elbow), who was reinstated from the 60-day injured list in a corresponding move. The 29-year-old right-hander will head back to Durham after making a pair of two-inning appearances in relief following his July 30 promotion.
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Rays' Joel Kuhnel: Recalled after deadline
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The Rays recalled Kuhnel from Triple-A Durham on Tuesday.
Kuhnel was claimed by the Rays off waivers from the Brewers on July 23. The 29-year-old made two appearances for Durham, allowing three runs across two innings. The right-hander finds himself in the bigs as a replacement for Shawn Armstrong, who was acquired by the Cardinals from the Rays before Tuesday's trade deadline.
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Rays' Joel Kuhnel: Claimed by Tampa Bay
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The Rays claimed Kuhnel off waivers from the Brewers on Tuesday, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
The right-hander was designated for assignment by Milwaukee over the weekend, and Tampa Bay didn't waste any time scooping him up on waivers. Kuhnel has made just one appearance in the majors this season (with the Astros), but he's pitched well at the Triple-A level with a 2.30 ERA, 1.28 WHIP and 17:8 K:BB across 27.1 innings.
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Brewers' Joel Kuhnel: Dropped from 40-man roster
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The Brewers designated Kuhnel for assignment Sunday, Todd Rosiak of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports.
Though Kuhnel has a minor-league option remaining, the Brewers opted to move him off their 40-man roster to open up a spot in the bullpen for lefty Jared Koenig (elbow), who was reinstated from the 15-day injured list in a corresponding move. Kuhnel has now been DFA'd by the Brewers on two occasions since he signed a minor-league deal with the organization in June. He didn't make any appearances out of the Milwaukee bullpen after being called up from Triple-A Nashville last Sunday.
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Brewers' Joel Kuhnel: Called up from Triple-A
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The Brewers selected Kuhnel's contract from Triple-A Nashville on Sunday, Todd Rosiak of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports.
Milwaukee designated southpaw Dallas Keuchel for assignment to clear room on the 40-man roster and 26-man active roster for Kuhnel, who will join the Brewers for the second time this season. Kuhnel's previous stint with Milwaukee lasted just one day, as he was called up from Nashville on June 25 before being designated for assignment a day later and eventually accepting an outright assignment back to the Triple-A club.
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Brewers' Joel Kuhnel: Moved off 40-man roster
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The Brewers designated Kuhnel for assignment Wednesday, Adam McCalvy of MLB.com reports.
Kuhnel was on the Brewers' 40-man roster and 26-man active roster for one day and didn't make a relief appearance. He can elect free agency if he passes through waivers unclaimed.
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Brewers' Joel Kuhnel: Contract selected
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The Brewers selected Kuhnel's contract from Triple-A Nashville on Tuesday, Adam McCalvy of MLB.com reports.
Kuhnel signed a minor-league deal with Milwaukee on June 11, and he'll now get another shot in the majors after giving up two earned runs while striking out eight batters and walking three through five innings with Nashville. Although the 29-year-old right-hander has found success in the minors this season across the three organizations he's been a part of, his 6.30 career ERA in the majors will likely limit him to low-leverage situations while with the Brewers. Carlos F. Rodriguez was optioned to Triple-A to clear space for Kuhnel on the active roster, and Robert Gasser (elbow) was moved to the 60-day IL to free up a 40-man spot.
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Brewers' Joel Kuhnel: Finds work in Milwaukee
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Kuhnel signed a minor-league contract with the Brewers on Tuesday.
Kuhnel was assigned to Triple-A Nashville after signing with Milwaukee, and the affiliate wasted little time in putting him to work. He appeared out of the bullpen Tuesday in Nashville's 13-9 loss to Gwinnett, covering one inning and striking out two while allowing two earned runs on two hits and one walk. Prior to joining Milwaukee, Kuhnel spent time in the big leagues this season with Houston, giving up four earned runs over two innings in his lone relief appearance.
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Joel Kuhnel: Elects free agency
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Kuhnel declined an outright assignment from the Blue Jays and elected free agency Tuesday.
Kuhnel cleared waivers after being designated for assignment but has decided to look for a gig elsewhere. The right-handed reliever has spent most of this season at the Triple-A level, posting a 2.25 ERA and 7:5 K:BB over 20 frames.
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Blue Jays' Joel Kuhnel: DFA'd again
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Kuhnel was designated for assignment Friday, Kaitlyn McGrath of The Athletic reports.
Kuhnel made his way to Toronto's organization after being DFA'd by the Astros in April, and he'll once again be put on waivers with Friday's move. He'll give way to Ryan Burr -- who was traded from the Phillies on Thursday -- on the 40-man roster. If Kuhnel clears waivers, he'll likely remain in the Blue Jays' farm system.
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Blue Jays' Joel Kuhnel: Acquired from Houston
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The Blue Jays acquired Kuhnel from the Astros on Saturday in exchange for cash considerations, Keegan Matheson of MLB.com reports.
Kuhnel had been designated for assignment by the Astros and now finds himself in a new organization. The big righty holds a career 6.30 ERA at the major-league level and will head to Triple-A Buffalo where he'll give the Jays experienced relief depth.
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Astros' Joel Kuhnel: DFA'd by Astros
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Kuhnel was designated for assignment by the Astros on Tuesday, Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle reports.
Kuhnel's DFA was one of several roster moves by the Astros on Tuesday, with the others being the placement of Grae Kessinger (shoulder) on the 10-day injured list and the promotion of Joey Loperfido to the big-league club. Considering Kuhnel was tagged for four runs in his only MLB appearance this season but owns a 3.18 ERA in 11.1 innings in Triple-A, so it's at least within the realm of possibility he could be claimed by another organization.
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Astros' Joel Kuhnel: Added to big-league roster
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The Astros selected Kuhnel's contract from Triple-A Sugar Land on Friday, Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle reports.
The Astros are in desperate need of bullpen reinforcements, which has led to them giving Kuhnel a look. The right-hander holds a career 6.02 ERA over parts of four seasons at the major-league level.
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Astros' Joel Kuhnel: Sent down Saturday
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Kuhnel was optioned to Triple-A Sugar Land on Saturday.
Kuhnel gave up four earned runs in two innings against the Rangers on Friday, which punched his ticket back to Triple-A. Shawn Dubin (forearm) was activated from the injured list in a corresponding move.
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Astros' Joel Kuhnel: Returns to Astros as NRI
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Kuhnel signed a minor-league contract with the Astros on Monday that includes an invitation to spring training, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.
Kuhnel elected free agency after being jettisoned from the Astros' 40-man roster earlier this month, but he'll return on a non-guaranteed deal. The big right-hander has put up a 6.02 ERA and 71:24 K:BB over 83.2 innings during parts of four big-league seasons.
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Joel Kuhnel: Elects free agency
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Kuhnel elected free agency Jan. 13.
Kuhnel was designated for assignment in early January and was outrighted to Triple-A Sugar Land shortly after. He'll now hit free agency seeking a new opportunity after posting a 5.54 ERA and 1.62 WHIP across 13 innings split between the Reds and Astros in 2023.
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Astros' Joel Kuhnel: Sent outright to Triple-A
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Kuhnel cleared waivers and was outrighted to Triple-A Sugar Land on Wednesday.
Kuhnel is no longer on the Astros' 40-man roster but will remain in the organization. The big right-hander has posted a 6.02 ERA and 71:24 K:BB over 83.2 innings during parts of four major-league seasons.
