The right-hander was designated for assignment by the Cubs over the weekend, and the Twins claimed him in order to round out their bullpen coming out of the trade deadline. Kriske delivered six scoreless frames with a 4:5 K:BB with Chicago and has a 3.13 ERA at the Triple-A level this season.
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Cubs' Brooks Kriske: DFA'd by Cubs
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The Cubs designated Kriske for assignment Saturday, Taylor McGregor of Marquee Sports Network reports.
Kriske will lose his place on Chicago's 26-man and 40-man rosters in order to make room for the newly acquired Michael Soroka. Kriske has pitched six scoreless innings for the Cubs this year and boasts a 3.23 ERA in Triple-A, so another team looking for relief help may try to claim the 31-year-old off waivers.
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Cubs' Brooks Kriske: Continues strong start with Cubs
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Kriske tossed two scoreless innings of relief in Wednesday's 8-4 loss to the Royals. He allowed a hit and two walks while striking out one.
Kriske has now logged three scoreless appearances to begin his tenure with the Cubs, spanning five innings. The 31-year-old righty has bounced between the minors and majors during his career, and he's probably nothing more than organizational depth at this point. However, Kriske has pitched well, so it's possible he sticks around in Chicago and sees more meaningful relief work down the road.
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Cubs' Brooks Kriske: Selected from Triple-A
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The Cubs selected Kriske's contract from Triple-A Iowa on Saturday, Patrick Mooney of The Athletic reports.
Since being outrighted to Iowa in early June, Kriske has turned in a 2.77 ERA and 1.00 WHIP alongside a 24:2 K:BB through 13 innings in the minors. His impressive stretch will earn him another shot in Chicago's bullpen, replacing Jordan Wicks.
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Cubs' Brooks Kriske: Sent to Iowa
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Kriske was outrighted to Triple-A Iowa on Thursday.
Kriske was designated for assignment May 29 and subsequently cleared waivers. He'll stick in the Cubs' organization and could offer bullpen depth throughout the season.
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Cubs' Brooks Kriske: Designated for assignment
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The Cubs designated Kriske for assignment Thursday.
Just five days after joining the active roster, Kriske will now give up his spot on the 26-man and 40-man rosters for Genesis Cabrera, who officially signed with the Cubs on Thursday. Kriske pitched two shutout innings during his lone appearance against the Reds on Saturday, and he owns a 3.57 ERA and 1.22 WHIP in 17.2 frames at Triple-A Iowa.
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Cubs' Brooks Kriske: Joins active roster
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The Cubs selected Kriske's contract from Triple-A Iowa on Saturday, Taylor McGregor of Marquee Sports Network reports.
After turning in a 3.57 ERA and 1.22 WHIP alongside a 27:8 K:BB in 17.2 innings to start the Triple-A season, Kriske will get his first look with the Cubs and return to the majors for the first time since 2023. Julian Merryweather was designated for assignment in a corresponding move.
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Cubs' Brooks Kriske: Links up with Cubs
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The Cubs signed Kriske to a minor-league contract Tuesday, the pitcher announced on his X account.
Kriske, who turns 31 in February, spent the 2024 season at the Triple-A level split between the Yankees and Orioles organizations, holding a 3.39 ERA and 81:35 K:BB over 58.1 frames. The righty reliever has been roughed up in 20 major-league appearances, posting an 11.22 ERA and 25:17 K:BB across 21.2 innings.
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Orioles' Brooks Kriske: Claimed by Baltimore
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The Orioles claimed Kriske off waivers from the Reds and optioned him to Triple-A Norfolk on Sunday, Cordell Woodland of 105.7 The Fan Baltimore reports.
The 30-year-old was designated for assignment by the Reds on Thursday, and the Orioles claimed him to bolster their organizational pitching depth. Kriske has spent the full season at Triple-A to this point and has a 3.06 ERA, 1.12 WHIP and 73:32 K:BB over 50 innings.
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Reds' Brooks Kriske: Exits 40-man roster
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The Reds designated Kriske for assignment Thursday.
The transaction frees up a spot on the 40-man roster for the signing of Dominic Smith. Kriske has spent the entirety of the 2024 campaign at Triple-A Louisville, where he's posted a 3.10 ERA and 72:29 K:BB over 49.1 innings. The control has been a problem, but Kriske's swing-and-miss ability could mean some interest on waivers.
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Reds' Brooks Kriske: Added to roster
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The Reds selected Kriske's contract and optioned him to Triple-A Louisville on Monday.
Kriske might have had an opt-out clause in his minor-league contract, so the Reds added him to their 40-man roster to prevent him from leaving the organization. The 30-year-old has posted a 3.64 ERA and 40:17 K:BB over 29.2 innings with Louisville this season.
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Reds' Brooks Kriske: Misses out on Opening Day bullpen
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The Reds reassigned Kriske to minor-league camp Monday, Charlie Goldsmith of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.
Kriske struck out seven and pitched to a 3.60 ERA and 0.80 WHIP over five innings during Cactus League play, but those solid numbers weren't enough for him to win a spot in the Reds' Opening Day bullpen. The 30-year-old journeyman reliever has made 20 career appearances in the big leagues over parts of three seasons with the Yankees, Orioles and Royals, logging a 11.22 ERA over 21.2 innings.
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Reds' Brooks Kriske: Lands NRI from Reds
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Kriske signed a minor-league contract with the Reds on Thursday that includes and invitation to spring training.
Kriske allowed three runs over 6.2 innings with the Royals last season before finishing the year in Japan with the Seibu Lions. The 29-year-old holds an ugly 11.22 ERA over 21.2 frames at the major-league level, although he has struck out 25. Kriske will compete for a middle relief role this spring but will likely begin 2024 at Triple-A Louisville.
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Brooks Kriske: Set for release
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The Royals requested for Kriske to go on unconditional release waivers Friday.
Kriske is expected to continue his career in Japan. The 29-year-old got into four games with the Royals this season, posting a 4.05 ERA, 1.05 WHIP and 6:4 K:BB over 6.2 innings. He also carried a 5.52 ERA, 1.58 WHIP and 49:16 K:BB through 29.1 innings with Triple-A Omaha. Kriske previously played in Nippon Professional Baseball during the 2022 campaign with the Yokohama DeNA BayStars.
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Royals' Brooks Kriske: Demoted to minors
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The Royals optioned Kriske to Triple-A Omaha on Saturday.
Kriske pitched two hitless innings Friday against the Dodgers, but he will return to Omaha after making four appearances in his latest MLB stint. Kriske holds a 4.05 ERA and 1.05 WHIP through 6.2 frames with Kansas City and could return to the majors if the Royals' bullpen depth gets tested later this year. Collin Snider was recalled from Omaha in a corresponding move.
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Royals' Brooks Kriske: Promoted from Omaha
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Kansas City selected Kriske's contract from Triple-A Omaha on Sunday.
Kriske will join the Royals' 40-man roster and 26-man active roster as a replacement for Mike Mayers, who was designated for assignment Sunday. Signed to a minor-league contract over the winter, Kriske has made 25 appearances with Omaha, pitching to a 6.00 ERA with 47 strikeouts over 27 innings. He'll likely be a middle-innings option out of the bullpen while he's up with Kansas City.
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Royals' Brooks Kriske: Reassigned to minors camp
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Kriske was reassigned Tuesday to the minor-league side of Royals camp.
Kriske joined the Royals on a minor-league contract this winter after a solid showing in Japan in 2022. The 29-year-old right-hander will open the 2023 campaign in the bullpen at Triple-A Omaha.
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Royals' Brooks Kriske: Joins Royals organization
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The Royals signed Kriske to a minor-league contract Thursday, Lynn Worthy of The Kansas City Star reports.
Kriske pitched 36 moderately effective innings with Japan's Yokohama DeNa BayStars in 2022. The year before, he had a 14.29 ERA in 12 MLB appearances with New York and Baltimore, so he has more work to do to prove he's worthy of a 40-man roster spot.
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Brooks Kriske: Continuing career overseas
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Kriske signed a contract Tuesday with the Yokohama DeNA BayStars of Nippon Professional Baseball in Japan, Sung Min Kim of The Athletic reports.
Kriske split the 2021 campaign between the Yankees and Orioles, and he had a 14.29 ERA, 2.03 WHIP and 11:6 K:BB over 11.1 innings. He'll now head to Japan to continue his career with MLB players currently locked out.
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Brooks Kriske: Released by Orioles
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Kriske was released by the Orioles on Tuesday, Joe Trezza of MLB.com reports.
Kriske has struggled mightily in 15 career MLB innings. He's allowed 25 runs (24 earned), thanks in part to a 16.7 percent walk rate. He'll presumably be stuck looking for a minor-league contract this winter.
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