Leone (undisclosed) was the pitcher of record in Sunday's 3-2 loss to the Nationals in the first game of a doubleheader after he gave up one run on three hits in two innings out of the bullpen.
Leone experienced discomfort while warming up in the bullpen Friday, but his ability to cover two innings a day later implies that he's healthy again. The right-hander's appearance will officially be listed as having occurred Saturday, since the Mets and Nationals had their game suspended that day before they resumed the contest Sunday in the third inning with the score tied 1-1.
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Mets' Dominic Leone: Being evaluated for discomfort
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Leone felt discomfort while warming up in the bullpen against the Nationals on Friday and is being evaluated, Tim Britton of The Athletic reports.
Leone did not come in to pitch after feeling the discomfort, with Drew Smith getting the final out and picking up the save. For now, Leone should be considered day-to-day.
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Mets' Dominic Leone: Gets MLB deal
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Leone signed a one-year, $1.5 million contract with the Mets on Thursday, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.
Leone opted out of his minor-league contract with the Rangers on Tuesday and quickly landed a major-league deal with New York. The veteran reliever will provide a much-needed fresh arm for the Mets' bullpen.
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Dominic Leone: Heads to free agency
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Leone opted out of his minor-league contract with the Rangers on Tuesday and is now a free agent.
Leone posted a 1.59 ERA and 15:2 K:BB over 11.1 innings at Triple-A Round Rock but was evidently told by the Rangers that a promotion wasn't imminent. The 31-year-old should be able to latch on with another club quickly, perhaps even on a major-league deal.
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Rangers' Dominic Leone: Rejoins Texas, heading to minors
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Leone re-signed Wednesday with the Rangers on a minor-league contract and was assigned to Triple-A Round Rock.
Texas released Leone from his minor-league deal last weekend, but the transaction looks to have been a procedural move. The 31-year-old struggled to throw strikes in the Cactus League and walked eight batters over 8.1 innings, and the Rangers will likely want to see more consistent control before adding him to the roster. Leone will need to be added to the 40-man roster if the Rangers do choose to give him a promotion to the major-league level at some point.
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Rangers' Dominic Leone: Looks healthy for camp
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Leone (elbow) has made three Cactus League appearances to date, striking out one over three innings while allowing one earned run on one hit and three walks.
Before inking a minor-league deal with Texas in February, Leone spent the 2022 season in the Giants organization. He logged a 4.01 ERA and 1.60 WHIP in 49.1 innings for San Francisco before he was released in September while he was sidelined with right elbow inflammation. Though he's now healthy, Leone's lack of a 40-man roster spot could work against him in his bid to secure a spot in Texas' Opening Day bullpen.
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Dominic Leone: Let go by Giants
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Leone (elbow) was placed on unconditional release waivers Saturday, Evan Webeck of The San Jose Mercury News reports.
Leone landed on the 15-day injured list with an elbow injury Friday, but he'll be let go by the team a day later. It's not yet clear whether he'll be healthy enough to return to action prior to the end of the season if he's able to land a contract with another organization.
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Giants' Dominic Leone: Placed on injured list
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Leone (elbow) was placed on the 15-day injured list Friday.
Leone is dealing with inflammation in his right elbow. An exact return date is not yet known, but with the Giants all but out of the playoff picture they're have no reason to rush him back into action before the end of the season.
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Giants' Dominic Leone: Command lacking in fifth loss
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Leone (4-5) took the extra-inning loss Saturday versus the Twins. He allowed an unearned run on three walks in one-third of an inning.
Leone got the first out with a sacrifice, but that was his only success in this outing. He walked the next three batters, loading the bases and eventually forcing in the decisive run. Through 8.2 innings in August, Leone has allowed six runs (five earned) with an 11:7 K:BB. He has a 4.20 ERA, 1.58 WHIP and 49:21 K:BB through 45 innings this year, adding three saves, 11 holds and four blown saves while maintaining a high-leverage role despite the lackluster ratios.
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Giants' Dominic Leone: Collects extra-innings win
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Leone (4-4) allowed a hit and a walk while striking out one in two-thirds of a scoreless inning, earning the extra-innings win over the Rockies on Sunday.
Leone cleaned things up after Alex Young allowed the Rockies to tie the game again in the 10th inning. The Giants went ahead again in the 11th, and Leone ended up with the win after Zack Littell closed out the contest. Through 7.1 innings in August, Leone has allowed five runs, 11 hits and three walks with nine strikeouts. He has a 4.33 ERA, 1.53 WHIP and 47:17 K:BB through 43.2 innings overall, and he's added three saves, 11 holds and four blown saves while functioning as part of the setup mix ahead of closer Camilo Doval.
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Giants' Dominic Leone: Slips up Wednesday
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Leone (3-4) allowed two runs on three hits and struck out one in one inning, taking the loss Wednesday versus the Diamondbacks.
Leone gave up a single to Christian Walker and a double to Stone Garrett before allowing a two-run single to Jake McCarthy in the eighth inning. The Giants' offense couldn't bail him out, sending Leone to a loss for the first time since July 24. In 9.1 innings since the All-Star break, the setup man has struggled, allowing nine runs, 13 hits and four walks while striking out 10. He has a 4.50 ERA, 1.52 WHIP and 45:16 K:BB while adding three saves, 11 holds and four blown saves in 42 innings this year. Considering his recent form, Leone is not a realistic threat to unseat closer Camilo Doval.
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Giants' Dominic Leone: Allows run but earns save
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Leone allowed a run on one hit over one inning, but he earned the save in Saturday's 5-4 win over the Cubs.
Yunior Marte got into trouble in the ninth inning, putting two on with no outs. Leone entered the game and allowed a single to load the bases. The Cubs were able to rally for three runs, with one charged to Leone on a Seiya Suzuki groundout, but the comeback effort fell just short. This was Leone's third save of the season, and he's added 11 holds and three blown saves in 40 appearances. The right-hander has a 3.96 ERA, 1.46 WHIP and 38:14 K:BB through 36.1 innings. He'll likely be unavailable Sunday since he's pitched three days in a row.
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Giants' Dominic Leone: Dealt third loss
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Leone (3-3) allowed a run on one hit in two-thirds of an inning, taking the loss Sunday versus the Dodgers.
Leone was responsible for the first of the Dodgers' three runs in the seventh inning, and that was enough to stick the reliever with his second loss in as many outings. He's given up three runs in one inning across two appearances since the All-Star break, though that could be a product of facing the Dodgers' formidable offense. For the season, Leone has a 3.97 ERA, 1.47 WHIP and 36:12 K:BB with 10 holds, two saves and three blown saves in 34 innings.
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Giants' Dominic Leone: Takes loss Thursday
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Leone (3-2) allowed two runs on two hits and struck out one in two-thirds of an inning Thursday, taking the loss versus the Dodgers.
The Giants pulled ahead in the top of the eighth inning, but Leone couldn't protect the one-run advantage. He gave up a double to Gavin Lux and a triple to Trayce Thompson. Jarlin Garcia then gave up a three-run home run, with the decisive run charged to Leone. Between the start of June and the All-Star break, Leone posted a 3.68 ERA in 14.2 innings, but he's now started the second half in shaky form against a tough team. The right-hander has a 3.78 ERA, 1.47 WHIP, 36:12 K:BB, two saves, 10 holds and three blown saves through 33.1 innings this year.
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Giants' Dominic Leone: Converts second save
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Leone allowed a hit and struck out one in a scoreless inning to earn the save in Saturday's 2-1 win over the Brewers.
Leone navigated the ninth inning on 11 pitches (eight strikes) to pick up his second save of the year. It was an interesting choice from manager Gabe Kapler -- Camilo Doval didn't pitch Friday, but he's struggled lately. Leone has now pitched three consecutive scoreless innings since a four-run blow-up July 5 versus the Diamondbacks. He could be in line to become the primary setup man or even challenge for the closer role, as Jake McGee was designated for assignment last Saturday and Tyler Rogers has moved into a middle-relief role. Leone has a sharp 3.31 ERA, but his 1.44 WHIP and 35:12 K:BB in 32.2 innings don't scream the stuff of elite closer, though he's also picked up 10 holds and posted a 3-1 record.
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Giants' Dominic Leone: Melts down Tuesday
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Leone (3-1) took the loss Tuesday versus the Diamondbacks. He was charged with four runs on two hits and two hits with one strikeout in one-third of an inning.
Leone had a one-run lead to protect in the eighth inning. He struggled with command and threw a pair of wild pitches before he was replaced by Camilo Doval, who gave up a three-run home run to Daulton Varsho. The poor outing from Leone stands in contrast to his steady June (1.74 ERA in 10.1 innings). He's still surrendering too many baserunners, as evidenced by his 1.48 WHIP to go with a 3.64 ERA and 33:11 K:BB across 29.2 innings this year. He's added a save, 10 holds and two blown saves as a high-leverage option, though Leone is still unlikely to get regular save chances.
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Giants' Dominic Leone: Nabs hold Tuesday
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Leone allowed two hits and struck out one in a scoreless inning to pick up a hold in Tuesday's 12-10 win over Atlanta.
Leone has emerged as more of a high-leverage option in June, recording five of his nine holds this season in his nine appearances this month. In that span, he's given up one run on nine hits and two walks with seven strikeouts in 8.2 innings. For the season, the veteran right-hander owns a steady 2.36 ERA with a 1.28 WHIP and 29:5 K:BB in 26.2 innings. He's added a save, a blown save and a 3-0 record, though he's likely to be fourth at best in the bullpen hierarchy behind Camilo Doval, Jake McGee and Tyler Rogers.
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Giants' Dominic Leone: Records fifth hold
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Leone pitched a perfect inning to earn a hold in Sunday's 5-1 win over the Marlins.
Leone protected a three-run lead in the seventh inning to extend his scoreless streak to 4.1 innings. He's picked a win in that span and owns a 3-0 record, 2.84 ERA, 1.21 WHIP, 22:3 K:BB, five holds and a save through 20 appearances this year. He's often worked in the middle innings, but he's shown he can succeed in some high-leverage spots as well.
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Giants' Dominic Leone: Yields two runs
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Leone surrendered two runs on two hits with one strikeout in one inning during Tuesday's 13-12 win over the Mets.
Leone was responsible for a two-run home run by Francisco Lindor in the seventh inning that started the Mets' late-inning push. This was the first time Leone's surrendered multiple runs in an appearance. The right-hander has a 3.68 ERA, 1.36 WHIP, 17:2 K:BB, one save, four holds and a blown save in 14.2 innings this season. He's already allowed three homers in 2022 after giving up just two in 57 appearances in 2021.
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Giants' Dominic Leone: Reinstated from injured list
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Leone (illness) was reinstated from the COVID-19 injured list Saturday, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.
Leone tested positive for COVID-19 in late April and spent just over a week away from the team. However, he'll be available out of the bullpen for Saturday's matchup against the Cardinals. The right-hander has recorded a save and two holds with a 2.57 ERA and 1.57 WHIP in seven innings over his first nine relief appearances in 2022.
