Athletics' Dylan Floro: Misses out on Opening Day roster
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The Athletics reassigned Floro to minor-league camp Monday.
Floro was a free agent for most of the offseason before coming to an agreement on a minor-league contract with the Athletics in late February. Though he's an experienced reliever who made 66 appearances at the big-league level between the Nationals and Diamondbacks in 2024, Floro never made a serious run at a spot in the Athletics' Opening Day bullpen. Floro didn't make any appearances in the Cactus League, though manager Mark Kotsay had previously suggested that the right-hander's absence from the pitching schedule wasn't the result of any injury. Instead, Floro may have just been behind schedule in his throwing progression and was in need of an extended ramp-up period, so the Athletics could have him open the season at Triple-A Las Vegas and evaluate him for a promotion to the big leagues once he gets a few appearances under his belt.
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Athletics' Dylan Floro: Not ready to face hitters
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Manager Mark Kotsay said Friday that Floro doesn't feel like he's ready to face hitters yet, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports.
Floro being behind schedule in camp doesn't seem to stem from any injury. Instead, it's likely a consequence of not signing a minor-league deal with the A's until last week. The 34-year-old righty will continue to throw bullpens for the time being, and there's no telling how far away he is from getting into some Cactus League games.
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Athletics' Dylan Floro: Latches on with Sacramento
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The Athletics signed Floro to a minor-league contract Thursday that includes an invitation to spring training, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports.
Floro had a 2.06 ERA and 40:13 K:BB over 52.1 innings for Washington last season before struggling after a trade to Arizona, where he held a 9.37 ERA in 15 appearances before being released. The veteran reliever could fill a middle-relief role with the A's.
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Dylan Floro: Released by Arizona
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The Diamondbacks released Floro on Tuesday.
Floro was removed from the 40-man roster Sunday and is now a free agent after passing through waivers unclaimed. The veteran reliever held a 9.37 ERA, 1.65 WHIP and 8:4 K:BB over 16.1 innings with the Diamondbacks after being acquired at the trade deadline.
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Diamondbacks' Dylan Floro: DFA'd by Arizona
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The Diamondbacks designated Floro for assignment Sunday.
The right-hander was acquired from the Nationals at the summer trade deadline, but he struggled to a 9.37 ERA, 1.65 WHIP and 8:4 K:BB over 16.1 innings with the Diamondbacks. Floro could elect to become a free agent if he passes through waivers unclaimed, but he won't be eligible for the playoffs with a new team.
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Diamondbacks' Dylan Floro: Snagged by Snakes
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Floro was traded from the Nationals to the Diamondbacks on Tuesday in exchange for Andres Chaparro, Mark Zuckerman of MASNSports.com reports.
The 33-year-old righty had a 2.06 ERA, 1.05 WHIP and 40 strikeouts in 52.1 innings with the Nationals. While Floro has 32 career saves, he should assume a mid-leverage role with his new team.
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Nationals' Dylan Floro: Stuck with loss Sunday
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Floro (3-3) took the loss Sunday against the Cardinals, allowing a solo home run over 1.1 innings. He struck out one without walking a batter.
The veteran right-hander got the final out of the seventh inning and worked a 1-2-3 eighth, but when manager Dave Martinez asked Floro to come back out for the ninth in a 3-3 tie, he served up a walk-off blast to Paul Goldschmidt. It's the first homer Floro has served up all year, and he's on track for one of the best seasons of his career with a 2.06 ERA, 1.05 WHIP and 40:13 K:BB through 52.1 innings. That could earn the pending free agent a trade to a contender at the deadline, but if he stays put and Kyle Finnegan gets dealt instead, Floro might get a chance to close for Washington down the stretch.
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Nationals' Dylan Floro: Nabs second win
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Floro (2-1) gave up a hit in a scoreless sixth inning Friday to record the win over the Rockies. He didn't walk or strike out a batter.
The 33-year-old righty continues to give the Nationals solid innings in a high-leverage role. Floro has been scored upon just twice in his last 12 appearances, posting a 2.70 ERA, 0.80 WHIP and 9:1 K:BB through 10 innings over that stretch with three holds in addition to Friday's win.
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Nationals' Dylan Floro: Makes spring debut
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Floro (shoulder) gave up one earned run on two hits over one inning of relief Saturday in the Nationals' 8-5 loss to the Cardinals in Grapefruit League play.
Floro was finally cleared to make his spring debut Saturday after he was shut down in late February shortly after reporting to camp when he experienced shoulder tightness. He was able to resume throwing a few days later, and after checking out fine during a recent live batting practice session, Floro received the green light to pitch in games. Floro will likely need only a few more Grapefruit League appearances to get himself ready for Opening Day, when he's expected to fill a middle-innings role out of the Washington bullpen.
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Nationals' Dylan Floro: Faces hitters
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Floro (shoulder) recently pitched to hitters in live batting practice, Mark Zuckerman of MASNSports.com reports.
Floro is expected to throw at least one more live batting practice session before making his Grapefruit League debut. The veteran reliever has been slowed all spring due to right shoulder soreness, but he's still expected to be ready to go for Opening Day.
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Nationals' Dylan Floro: Throws off mound Monday
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Floro (shoulder) threw 15 pitches off a mound at about 70 percent effort Monday, Andrew Golden of The Washington Post reports.
Floro has been dealing with some early-camp right shoulder tightness but has continued with a scaled-down throwing program. He figures to need a little time before being cleared for games, but it doesn't seem like an injury that will affect his Opening Day readiness.
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Nationals' Dylan Floro: Shut down with shoulder tightness
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Floro experienced tightness in his shoulder Saturday and will be shut down for a few days, Andrew Golden of The Washington Post reports.
Neither Floro nor the Nationals are too concerned about his shoulder since Floro said he's dealt with similar tightness multiple times before during past springs. Still, the Nats will err on the side of caution and rest Floro, but the 33-year-old reliever's status for Opening Day shouldn't be affected.
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Nationals' Dylan Floro: Joins Nats
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Floro signed a one-year, $2.25 million contract with the Nationals on Tuesday.
Floro posted a 2.85 ERA and 1.18 WHIP with the Dodgers and Marlins between 2020-22, but his numbers declined sharply last season with a 4.76 ERA and 1.54 WHIP across 56.2 frames. Hoping for a return to form from Floro, the Nationals will add him to their bullpen, and the 32-year-old righty will likely work in middle relief to begin the year. Jeter Downs was designated for assignment in a corresponding move.
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Dylan Floro: Cut loose by Minnesota
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The Twins released Floro on Sept. 29.
Floro was able to get a head start on his offseason after he went unclaimed off waivers when the Twins designated him for assignment Sept. 26. Between stops with Miami and Minnesota in 2023, Floro notched seven saves, nine holds and five wins and struck out more than a batter per inning, but he also accrued an underwhelming 4.76 ERA and 1.54 WHIP across 62 appearances.
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Twins' Dylan Floro: Earns win in relief
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Floro (4-5) earned the win Tuesday against the Tigers. He allowed one hit and struck out one in a scoreless sixth inning.
Floro was the beneficiary of Minnesota's five-run, sixth-inning outburst, earning the win after tossing a scoreless frame. The 32-year-old reliever tallied seven saves and nine holds for Miami, but he has served in a less prominent bullpen role since being traded to the Twins on July 26. Floro sports a 4.40 ERA, 1.51 WHIP and 45:12 K:BB across 45 innings this season.
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Twins' Dylan Floro: Traded to Minnesota
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The Marlins traded Floro to the Twins on Wednesday in exchange for right-hander Jorge Lopez, Craig Mish of the Miami Herald reports.
It's a swap of struggling relievers, though Floro has displayed far better command than Lopez this year and had tallied seven saves in nine opportunities for Miami. Floro, 32, was an effective high-leverage option between 2020 and 2022 and will look to return to form while likely working somewhere between middle-relief and setup duty in Minnesota. He is scheduled to become a free agent this winter.
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Marlins' Dylan Floro: Hit with loss Monday
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Floro (3-5) took the loss against the Cardinals on Monday, coughing up three runs on four hits in an inning of relief. He struck out one.
Taking over in the sixth inning with the score tied 3-3, Floro retired the first two batters he faced before giving up four straight hits, including a two-run double from Nolan Arenado that capped the St. Louis rally. It's the right-hander's first loss since June 9 but he's been struggling over the last few weeks, getting scored upon in five of his last eight appearances. The slump has inflated Floro's ratios on the season to a 4.86 ERA and 1.51 WHIP, and he could be slipping out of a high-leverage role in the Miami bullpen.
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Marlins' Dylan Floro: Nails down sixth save
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Floro struck out two in a perfect ninth inning Sunday to record his sixth save of the season in a win over the A's.
While the right-hander remains prone to implosions -- he's given up three or more runs in four of his 26 appearances this season, leading to a 4.32 ERA -- Floro is a perfect 5-for-5 in converting save chances since A.J. Puk (elbow) hit the IL. Puk was able to pitch on back-to-back days Friday and Saturday on his rehab assignment, however, which the organization viewed as the final hurdle before his activation, so Floro could be returning to a setup role very shortly.
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Marlins' Dylan Floro: Collects fifth save
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Floro struck out two in 1.1 perfect innings Saturday to record his fifth save of the season in a 1-0 win over the Giants.
The right-hander completed the combined shutout after Braxton Garrett, JT Chargois and Tanner Scott held San Francisco in check for 7.2 innings. Floro is a perfect 4-for-4 in converting save chances since A.J. Puk (elbow) landed on the injured list, and on the season the Marlins' fill-in closer has a 2.49 ERA, 1.02 WHIP and 20:5 K:BB through 21.2 innings.
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Marlins' Dylan Floro: Notches third save
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Floro gave up a hit in a scoreless ninth inning Wednesday to record his third save of the season in a 4-3 win over the Nationals.
The right-hander is now 2-for-2 in converting save chances since A.J. Puk (elbow) landed on the IL. Floro is having a typically solid season, posting a 2.79 ERA, 1.09 WHIP and 18:4 K:BB through 19.1 innings, and while he's not a dominant late-inning arm, he should fill the closer role for the Marlins adequately until Puk is ready to return.
