La Sorsa signed a minor-league contract with the Pirates on Saturday that includes an invitation to big-league spring training, Jon Morosi of MLB Network reports.
La Sorsa gave up eight earned runs in just 6.2 innings with the Reds in 2025, but he finished the minor-league season with a 2.59 ERA and 1.27 WHIP across 48.2 innings at Triple-A. He'll get another chance to work his way back to the majors during spring training; otherwise, he'll help round out the bullpen at Triple-A Indianapolis.
... See More... See Less
Joe La Sorsa: Elects free agency
Rotowire
La Sorsa elected free agency Friday, Charlie Goldsmith of Fox 19 Now Cincinnati reports.
La Sorsa was designated for assignment by the Reds on Tuesday, and after clearing waivers, he's opted to test the open market rather than accept an outright assignment to Triple-A Louisville. He surrendered eight runs in 6.2 innings with the Reds this season, but he has a 2.82 ERA in 44.2 innings at Louisville.
... See More... See Less
Reds' Joe La Sorsa: Outrighted to Triple-A
Rotowire
The Reds outrighted La Sorsa to Triple-A Louisville on Friday.
He's no longer on the 40-man roster, but La Sorsa will remain in the organization after passing through waivers. The lefty reliever has permitted nine runs (eight earned) in 6.2 innings during his brief time in the majors this season.
... See More... See Less
Reds' Joe La Sorsa: Booted from 40-man roster
Rotowire
The Reds designated La Sorsa for assignment Tuesday.
The transaction frees up a spot on the 40-man roster for the addition of Reiver Sanmartin. La Sorsa has made five appearances out of the Reds' bullpen this season, allowing nine runs (eight earned) in 6.2 innings.
... See More... See Less
Reds' Joe La Sorsa: Returns to Triple-A
Rotowire
The Reds optioned La Sorsa to Triple-A Louisville on Sunday.
The left-hander will head to the minors after he took the loss Saturday against the Brewers after giving up three runs (two earned) in the 11th inning. Connor Phillips was called up from Louisville to take La Sorsa's spot in the bullpen.
... See More... See Less
Reds' Joe La Sorsa: Takes loss after yielding home run
Rotowire
La Sorsa (0-1) took the loss against the Brewers on Saturday after giving up a three-run home run in the 11th inning.
La Sorsa was brought up from Triple-A Louisville on Friday and tossed a scoreless inning during that contest. He was brought in for the 11th inning Saturday and tasked with keeping things tied at 3-3, but the game was blown wide open after his changeup to Andruw Monasterio was taken deep to left field. La Sorsa has yielded four home runs despite appearing in just six MLB games this season, which has inflated his ratios to a 10.80 ERA and 2.25 WHIP over 6.2 innings.
... See More... See Less
Reds' Joe La Sorsa: Called up by Reds
Rotowire
The Reds recalled La Sorsa from Triple-A Louisville on Friday.
The 27-year-old reliever will join the 26-man roster Friday in place of Chase Burns (elbow), who's landed on the 15-day injured list. La Sorsa hasn't pitched for the Reds since June 30. He's surrendered six runs in 4.2 innings in the big leagues this season, but he's cruised to a 2.70 ERA in 40 innings at Louisville.
... See More... See Less
Reds' Joe La Sorsa: Rejoins big-league bullpen
Rotowire
The Reds recalled La Sorsa from Triple-A Louisville on Monday.
He's absorbing the roster spot vacated by Ian Gibaut (shoulder), who has landed on the 15-day injured list. La Sorsa has made two appearances for the Reds this season, getting dinged for four runs.
... See More... See Less
Reds' Joe La Sorsa: Heading back to minors
Rotowire
The Reds optioned La Sorsa to Triple-A Louisville on Thursday.
La Sorsa was just recalled Tuesday and was knocked around for four runs over one inning in Wednesday's loss to the Guardians. The Reds have not announced a corresponding move, but it's likely that Brent Suter will return from the bereavement list prior to Friday's contest in Detroit.
... See More... See Less
Reds' Joe La Sorsa: Recalled from Triple-A
Rotowire
The Reds recalled La Sorsa from Triple-A Louisville on Tuesday.
La Sorsa has made one appearance with the Reds this season, tossing a scoreless frame. He will give manager Terry Francona another left-handed relief option while Brent Suter is on the bereavement list.
... See More... See Less
Reds' Joe La Sorsa: Added to 40-man and optioned
Rotowire
The Reds selected La Sorsa's contract on Tuesday and optioned him to Triple-A Louisville.
La Sorsa had an upward mobility clause in his minor-league contract, and the Reds have decided to keep him around rather than risk losing him to another organization. The left-handed reliever has posted a 3.92 ERA and 14:14 K:BB over 20.2 innings this season with Louisville.
... See More... See Less
Reds' Joe La Sorsa: Gets NRI pact with Cincinnati
Rotowire
The Reds signed La Sorsa to a minor-league contract Thursday that includes an invitation to spring training, Ari Alexander of KPRC 2 Houston reports.
The lefty reliever will receive $780,000 if in the majors. La Sorsa, 26, has posted a 4.47 ERA and 42:12 K:BB over 50.1 innings across parts of two seasons at the big-league level.
... See More... See Less
Joe La Sorsa: Released by Washington
Rotowire
The Nationals released La Sorsa on Wednesday, Bobby Blanco of MASNSports.com reports.
La Sorsa cleared waivers after being designated for assignment and will now hit the open market. The 26-year-old has posted a 4.47 ERA and 42:12 K:BB over 50.1 innings across parts of two seasons at the major-league level.
... See More... See Less
Nationals' Joe La Sorsa: Exits 40-man roster
Rotowire
The Nationals designated La Sorsa for assignment Friday, Mark Zuckerman of MASN Sports reports.
The move creates space on the 40-man roster for the addition of Shinnosuke Ogasawara. La Sorsa, 26, sports a 4.47 ERA and 42:12 K:BB over 50.1 innings covering parts of two seasons at the major-league level. The lefty reliever has a good chance of passing through waivers unclaimed.
... See More... See Less
Nationals' Joe La Sorsa: Sent outright to Triple-A
Rotowire
The Nationals outrighted La Sorsa to Triple-A Rochester on Friday, Andrew Golden of The Washington Post reports.
La Sorsa posted a 4.41 ERA and 28:9 K:BB over 32.2 innings of relief this past year between the Rays and Nats. He is now off the 40-man roster in Washington.
... See More... See Less
Nationals' Joe La Sorsa: Optioned to Triple-A
Rotowire
La Sorsa was optioned to Triple-A Rochester on Thursday, Bobby Blanco of MASNSports.com reports.
La Sorsa holds a 5.02 ERA and 24:8 K:BB over 28.2 innings this season for the Rays and Nationals. He's being sent out to make room for Thaddeus Ward's (shoulder) return from the injured list.
... See More... See Less
Nationals' Joe La Sorsa: Back in majors
Rotowire
The Nationals recalled La Sorsa from Triple-A Rochester on Saturday, Andrew Golden of The Washington Post reports.
With MacKenzie Gore (finger) headed for the injured list, La Sorsa will come up from the minors to give Washington's bullpen some extra depth. La Sorsa holds a 6.98 ERA through 19.1 innings since joining the Nationals in June, and he will likely be limited to low-leverage outings while with the major-league club.
... See More... See Less
Nationals' Joe La Sorsa: Optioned to Rochester
Rotowire
Washington optioned La Sorsa to Triple-A Rochester on Tuesday, Mark Zuckerman of MASNSports.com reports.
La Sorsa has posted a rough 6.98 ERA in 19.1 innings of relief this season at the major-league level and will head back to the farm as starter MacKenzie Gore returns from bereavement leave.
... See More... See Less
Nationals' Joe La Sorsa: Recalled to Washington
Rotowire
The Nationals recalled La Sorsa from Triple-A Rochester on Thursday, Bobby Blanco of MASNSports.com reports.
La Sorsa will come up from the minors to fill MacKenzie Gore's spot on the roster after Gore was placed on the bereavement list Thursday. The 25-year-old lefty has put up a 5.66 ERA and 1.31 WHIP across 20.2 innings in the majors and will simply add depth to the Nats' bullpen while Gore is out.
... See More... See Less
Nationals' Joe La Sorsa: Collects first big-league win
Rotowire
La Sorsa (1-0) picked up the win in Sunday's come-from-behind victory over the A's, giving up one hit and striking out four over two scoreless innings.
The 25-year-old southpaw entered the game in a low-leverage situation in the eighth with the Nationals down 7-2, but a six-run rally in the bottom of the ninth handed him his first win in the majors. La Sorsa has been scored upon only once in 10 appearances since the All-Star break, posting a 2.92 ERA, 0.65 WHIP and 13:2 K:BB through 12.1 innings over that stretch, but his usage puts a firm cap on any potential fantasy utility he might have.
