Chad Green
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May 27 2025Green (1-1) took the loss in Tuesday's 2-0 defeat to Texas after allowing two runs (one earned) on two hits and one walk in one inning. He struck out one. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Although it was a non-save situation, Green was unable to keep the game tied in a high-leverage spot. It's still been a strong month for the veteran right-hander, who owns a 2.61 ERA, 0.97 WHIP and 10:3 K:BB over 10.1 innings in May. The Blue Jays have displayed continued trust in Jeff Hoffman as their closer while he works through his struggles, but they may have to rely more heavily on Green in high-leverage situations until Yimi Garcia (shoulder) returns to the fold.
May 8 2025Green picked up the save in Thursday's 8-5 win over the Angels after throwing a clean ninth inning. He struck out two. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Closer Jeff Hoffman, who had worked each of the past two days and gave up six runs across those outings, unsurprisingly didn't get the call in Thursday's save situation, and it was Green who recorded his first save of the year. Setup man Yimi Garcia has also struggled lately, having yielded seven runs over his last two appearances, but Green is still unlikely to see more than the occasional save opportunity while Toronto's top two bullpen arms work to get back on track. Through 17.1 innings in 2025, Green holds a 3.63 ERA, 1.15 WHIP and 17:4 K:BB.
Apr 19 2025Green retired the only batter he faced Friday to record his second hold of the season in a 3-1 win over the Mariners. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The right-hander got the final out of the seventh inning, getting Ben Williamson to ground out with a runner in scoring position. Green has had an effective start to the season, posting a 3.12 ERA, 1.04 WHIP and 8:2 K:BB through 8.2 innings.
Mar 11 2025Green struck out one in a perfect inning during Monday's Grapefruit League game against the Astros. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The right-hander has been nearly untouchable so far this spring, allowing zero runs or hits over four innings with a 4:1 K:BB. Green recorded a career-high 17 saves in 2024, but the January signing of Jeff Hoffman to be the Blue Jays' closer bumped everyone else in the bullpen down a rung. Green has experience in a setup role as well, producing 10 wins and 19 holds for the Yankees over 67 regular-season appearances in 2021.
Sep 16 2024Green allowed two hits in a scoreless inning Sunday, striking out one and earning a save against the Cardinals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Green gave up a pair of singles but forced a Jordan Walker pop-out to close out the 3-2 win. Green made his first appearance since coughing up four runs in a loss against the Mets on Sept. 11. It was also his first converted save chance since Aug. 29 after blowing his previous three in September. Green owns a 3.42 ERA with a 44:14 K:BB through 50 innings.
Sep 8 2024Green blew the save Sunday against Atlanta, allowing one earned run on two hits and zero walks in one inning. He did not record a strikeout. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Called upon in the ninth to protect a one-run lead, Green allowed back-to-back singles to open the inning before allowing a Matt Olson sacrifice fly to the tie game. Green managed to keep the score tied thanks to a timely double play, but the damage was already done. The 33-year-old has now blown saves in each of his last three appearances, allowing seven earned runs in 2.2 innings during that span. Even with that disastrous stretch, the veteran owns a reputable 2.85 ERA, 0.97 WHIP and 42:11 K:BB in 47.1 innings this season, converting 16 of 19 saves.
Sep 4 2024Green (4-5) blew the save and took the loss Tuesday as the Blue Jays fell 10-9 to the Phillies, coughing up three runs on three hits over two-thirds of an inning. He struck out two. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Toronto held 6-1 and 8-4 leads earlier in the game, but Green completed the collapse by allowing three straight hits to begin the ninth inning, the last of which was a three-run homer by Kyle Schwarber. Green has served up a three-run blast in back-to-back appearances while blowing consecutive save chances, sending his ERA soaring from 1.61 to 2.72, but those were his first two blown saves of the season. The Jays don't have a clear alternative at closer unless Jordan Romano (elbow) is able to make it back in September, so Green should get a chance to work through his struggles.
Sep 2 2024Green (4-4) took the loss and blew a save Sunday against the Twins, allowing three runs on three hits while striking out a batter over one inning. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Green entered with a 3-1 lead and blew his first save of the season. He retired the first batter he faced before allowing back-to-back singles and then surrendered a three-run homer to Royce Lewis to give the Twins their first lead of the game and eventually the win. Before Sunday's outing, Green was a perfect 16-for-16 in save opportunities, and he had gone five straight outings without giving up a run. The 33-year-old is still putting together one of the best seasons of his career, posting a 2.17 ERA, 0.90 WHIP and 40:11 K:BB in 45.2 innings.
Aug 30 2024Green pitched a scoreless ninth inning to pick up the save over the Red Sox on Thursday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Green entered the contest with a two-run lead in the bottom of the ninth and retired the first two batters before hitting Mickey Gasper with a pitch to put the tying run on first. However, the right-hander was able to get Tyler O'Neill to ground out for the final out of the contest to secure his 16th save of the campaign and eighth this month. Green is still perfect in save opportunities this season and hasn't allowed an earned run since Aug. 12 against the Angels, a span of six appearances.
Aug 24 2024Green earned the save against the Angels on Saturday, striking out one in a perfect ninth inning. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Green was summoned to protect a 3-1 lead after Bowden Francis lost a no-hit bid in the ninth inning and did so on 14 pitches. The veteran remains a perfect 14-for-14 in save attempts this year and owns a sterling 1.69 ERA, 0.87 WHIP and 36:11 K:BB across 42.2 innings.
Aug 23 2024Green (4-3) picked up the win in Friday's 5-4 victory over the Angels, striking out one batter in one inning of relief. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Green pitched a clean ninth and got rewarded when Joey Loperfido and Addison Barger hit back-to-back homers in the bottom half of the frame to walk it off. The veteran right-hander has taken hold of Toronto's closer role and should remain in that spot the rest of the way. The 33-year-old has been electric since the middle of July, posting a 1.06 ERA over his last 16 appearances with eight saves.
Aug 18 2024Green allowed a hit over a scoreless inning to earn the save in Sunday's 1-0 win over the Cubs. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Green has given up a run in three of his last five outings, but he's picked up four saves and one loss in that span. The veteran right-hander continues to handle the closing duties fairly well for the Blue Jays while Jordan Romano (elbow) works back from an arthroscopic surgery. Green is up to 13 saves this year while adding seven holds, a 3-3 record, 1.82 ERA, 0.91 WHIP and 33:11 K:BB across 39.2 innings.
Aug 12 2024Green picked up the save Monday against the Angels, allowing a solo homer with no strikeouts in the ninth inning. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Green gave up a home run to Jo Adell to start the bottom of the ninth but recovered by downing Nolan Schanuel, Zach Neto and Matt Thaiss to earn his 12th save of 2024. Green has landed a league-leading five saves in August, allowing two runs across 6.1 innings during the month. He has a 1.86 ERA on the year.
Aug 9 2024Green threw a perfect inning to earn the save in Friday's 3-1 win over the Athletics. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Green was called upon to protect a 3-1 lead in the ninth inning and did so on 11 pitches. The 33-year-old continues to shine in the closer's role, securing all 11 of his save chances to go along with a 1.67 ERA, 0.85 WHIP and 33:10 K:BB across 37.2 innings this season.
Aug 8 2024Green posted a save against the Orioles on Thursday, allowing one run on two hits while striking out one batter over one inning. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It didn't look like Green would be needed in the contest with Toronto carrying a 7-2 lead into the bottom of the ninth inning. However, reliever Zach Pop couldn't record an out while loading the bases, so Green was brought in to contain the damage. He didn't do remarkably well himself, as a fielder's choice, a double and a single allowed Baltimore to bring the deficit to within one run. However, Green was able to get Anthony Santander to fly out with the tying run on first base to end the threat and record his 10th save. Green hasn't blown a save this season and is firmly entrenched in the closer role with Yimi Garcia now in Seattle and Jordan Romano uncertain to return in 2024 due to an elbow injury.
Aug 6 2024Green struck out one in a perfect ninth inning to earn the save in a 5-2 win over the Orioles on Tuesday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Green was summoned to protect a 5-2 lead in the ninth inning and did so on just 12 pitches, including a three-pitch strikeout of Gunnar Henderson. The 33-year-old has converted all nine of his save chances this season while posting a sterling 1.51 ERA, 0.84 WHIP and 32:10 K:BB across 35.2 innings.
Aug 3 2024Green struck out the side in a perfect ninth inning Friday to record his eighth save of the season in an 8-5 win over the Yankees. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Facing the top of New York's order, Green needed 16 pitches to sit down Alex Verdugo, Juan Soto and Aaron Judge in a very impressive performance. The right-hander appears set as the Blue Jays' closer for the rest of the season unless Jordan Romano is able to make a late return from arthroscopic surgery on his elbow, and Green has earned the role by posting a 1.84 ERA, 0.75 WHIP and 16:5 K:BB through 14.2 innings since the beginning of July while converting all six of his save chances.
Jul 27 2024Green (3-2) picked up the win in Friday's 6-5 victory over the Rangers, striking out two batters over 1.1 perfect innings of relief. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Green breezed through the top of the Texas order on 17 pitches (11 strikes), and he got rewarded when Ernie Clement dropped a walk-off single into left field in the bottom of the ninth. The veteran-right-hander has a clear path to the Blue Jays' closing job with Yimi Garcia now a Mariner and Jordan Romano (elbow) not even expected to resume throwing until mid-August, but with Toronto in sell mode at the trade deadline, Green could also wind up following Garcia out the door. Since returning from a shoulder issue in late May, Green has delivered a 1.54 ERA, 0.86 WHIP and 20:7 K:BB in 23.1 innings while collecting two wins, four holds and five saves.
Jul 21 2024Green picked up the save Sunday against Detroit, throwing 1.2 perfect innings with no strikeouts. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Even with Yimi Garcia off the injured list, it was Green who received the first save opportunity coming out of the All-Star break. Sunday's result is a positive sign for fantasy managers who banked on Green to retain closing duties after being thrust into the role due to injuries. However, Sunday's save doesn't indicate that Green will be the Blue Jays' primary ninth-inning option moving forward. Garcia pitched the ninth inning of Saturday's loss, and it's possible that the team didn't want to pitch Garcia on back-to-back nights because of his recent injury. Additionally, Toronto could opt to split save opportunities until one of the two emerges as the clear option. Overall, managers should have cautious optimism about Green's closing chances.
Jul 15 2024Green picked up a four out save in Sunday's 8-7 win over the Diamondbacks. He allowed a hit and struck out one in a scoreless outing. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Green was able to help the Blue Jays hang on to the win after they blew a seven-run lead in the fifth. He allowed a two-out single to Christian Walker to put the tying run on base but was able to get Corbin Carroll to fly out to end the game. Green now has piled on four of his six saves this month despite allowing runs in three of his seven appearances. He'll head into the break boasting a sparkling 2.08 ERA, 1.08 WHIP and 24:9 K:BB in 26 innings so far this season.
Jul 11 2024Green picked up the save Thursday against San Francisco, striking out one and allowing a solo home run in the ninth inning. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Green retired Michael Conforto and Matt Chapman to start the bottom of the ninth inning, but was taken yard by Mike Yastrzemski before closing out the frame and earning his fifth save of the season. Green's allowed five runs in 24.0 innings this season, each of which have come via solo homer. The 33-year-old is expected to hand over closing duties to Yimi Garcia (elbow) when Garcia is activated off the IL but in the meantime, Green should continue to see ninth-inning work for Toronto.
Jul 8 2024Green (2-1) took the win Sunday against Seattle, allowing two hits and a walk with two strikeouts across a scoreless inning. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Green entered the game in the bottom of the ninth inning with the score 4-4, and although he let runners reach second and third with one out, Green was able to send the game to extra innings, where the Blue Jays would deliver Green his second victory. The 33-year-old has allowed just one run in his last 9.2 innings and has been the Blue Jays' impromptu closer in the wake of injuries to Jordan Romano (elbow) and Yimi Garcia (elbow). Prior to being shelved, Garcia was firmly ahead of Green for save chances, but with Green in the midst of an exceptional season highlighted by what would be a career-best 1.57 ERA, the closing role may no longer be as cut and dry.
Jul 6 2024Green notched a save against the Mariners on Saturday, allowing one run on one hit while striking out two batters over 1.1 innings. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Green was deployed with two outs in the bottom of the eighth inning and struck out Cal Raleigh to preserve a two-run Toronto lead. He returned in the ninth frame and worked around a one-out solo shot by Luke Raley to nail down the save. Green has two saves over the past four days and has allowed just three earned runs -- all on solo homers -- over 21 innings since the start of April. However, he could see less closing opportunities with Yimi Garcia nearing a return from an elbow injury.
Jul 2 2024Green picked up the save Tuesday against Houston, allowing one hit and no walks with two strikeouts across a scoreless inning. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Green has stepped into a temporary ninth-inning role with Jordan Romano (elbow) and Yimi Garcia (elbow) shelved. Though the pair have been sidelined for multiple weeks, Tuesday's contest was the first save opportunity offered since and Green stepped up and converted. Green has been exceptional for the Blue Jays this season, owning a 1.37 ERA with a 17:4 K:BB across 19.2 innings.
Jun 17 2024Blue Jays manager John Schneider said Monday that Green will serve as the team's closer while Yimi Garcia (elbow) is day-to-day, Hazel Mae of Sportsnet reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Garcia was pulled from a save chance in Sunday's 7-6 win over the Guardians after experiencing right elbow soreness. The Blue Jays ended up turning to Nate Pearson to finish out the contest, but Green had been used earlier in the game and seems to be first in line to operate as Toronto's closer for any length of time that Garcia might miss. Garcia underwent an MRI on Monday that cleared him of any structural damage to his elbow, but he's still dealing with what Schneider described as "ulnar nerve symptoms" and may require a stint on the injured list. Toronto's preferred closer, Jordan Romano (elbow), is already on the IL, and if Garcia joins him, Green may have a clear runway to save chances until one of the two injured pitchers is activated. Green, who owns a 1.76 ERA and 0.85 WHIP over 15.1 innings this season, makes for a strong speculative pickup in leagues where he's still available.
Jun 3 2024Green walked two and struck out two in a scoreless sixth inning Sunday to record his fourth hold of the season in a win over the Pirates. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The right-hander had trouble finding the plate, tossing only 15 of 27 pitches for strikes, but Green was able to escape the jam he created while protecting a 4-3 lead. With Jordan Romano (elbow) back on the IL, it looks like Yimi Garcia will get the first chance to fill the closer role, with Green remaining part of the setup crew.
May 28 2024Green (shoulder) was reinstated from the 15-day injured list and will be available out of the bullpen in Tuesday's game versus the White Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Green has been sidelined since mid-April with a right shoulder strain, and he was able to make three scoreless appearances with Triple-A Buffalo during his rehab assignment. The veteran had already returned to the Blue Jays' clubhouse in Chicago for the series opener Monday. In a corresponding move, Erik Swanson was optioned to Triple-A Buffalo.
May 27 2024Blue Jays manager John Schneider said Monday that Green (shoulder) could be activated from the injured list as soon as Tuesday, Keegan Matheson of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Green is back with the club in Chicago for its series against the White Sox and his return is imminent. The veteran reliever has been sidelined since mid-April with right shoulder strain and made three scoreless rehab appearances with Triple-A Buffalo.
May 21 2024Green (shoulder) threw one inning for Triple-A Buffalo on Sunday and is expected to make another rehab appearance Wednesday, setting him up to potentially join the Blue Jays bullpen this weekend, Shi Davidi of Sportsnet.ca reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The right-hander breezed through his scoreless frame on only nine pitches Sunday, striking out one batter. Green had a strong start to the season before suffering a shoulder strain in mid-April, recording a win, two saves and two holds in seven appearances with a 2.35 ERA, 1.04 WHIP and 7:2 K:BB in 7.2 innings. He should immediately slot back into a high-leverage role upon activation, but Green's save chances will be limited with Jordan Romano back in the ninth inning after beginning the year on the IL.
May 17 2024Green (shoulder) is expected to make a rehab appearance Sunday with Triple-A Buffalo, Shi Davidi of Sportsnet.ca reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Green has been nursing a right shoulder strain since mid-April but seems close to returning to the big-league roster. Assuming he doesn't endure any setbacks, Green could rejoin the Blue Jays before the end of the month.
May 10 2024Green (shoulder) threw a bullpen session Friday, Keegan Matheson of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Friday's bullpen marks Green's first action off a mound since being placed on the injured list Apr. 20 and marks a significant step in his recovery from a right shoulder strain. At this pace, Green could be back in action later this month.
May 7 2024Green (shoulder) has progressed to playing long toss, and the team is hopeful he can throw off a mound later this week, Arden Zwelling of Sportsnet.ca reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Green has been on the injured list since April 20 due to a teres major strain in his right shoulder. A clearer timeline on his return may emerge once he gets back on a mound, but he figures to still be at least a week or two away from rejoining Toronto's bullpen.
Apr 26 2024Green (shoulder) hopes to begin throwing in three to seven days, Kaitlyn McGrath of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Green is nearly a week removed from landing on the 15-day injured list with a teres major strain in his right shoulder. He will rehab for a few more days before hopefully starting a throwing program. Green still looks to be multiple weeks away from rejoining the Blue Jays.
Apr 20 2024The Blue Jays placed Green on the 15-day injured list Saturday with a right teres major strain, Shi Davidi of Sportsnet.ca reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Green's shoulder has kept him out of action since Monday, and it will officially cost him another couple of weeks as he moves to the IL. Nate Pearson will come up from Triple-A Buffalo in a corresponding move to fill the open spot in Toronto's bullpen.
Apr 17 2024Green was unavailable for Wednesday's 6-4 loss to the Yankees due to shoulder soreness, but manager John Schneider hopes the right-hander will be good to go Friday, Keegan Matheson of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Green's pop-up injury hindered him from entering the game, where the Blue Jays could have used some relief help as they allowed five runs in four innings after starting pitcher Kevin Gausman exited. The veteran reliever could be ready to pitch Friday as Toronto takes on the Padres in San Diego.
Apr 9 2024Green walked one and struck out one in a scoreless ninth inning Tuesday to record his second save of the season in a 5-3 win over the Mariners. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He needed 25 pitches (16 strikes) to get the job done, but Green is now 2-for-2 in converting save chances this season with a 3.18 ERA and 4:2 K:BB through 5.1 innings. The veteran right-hander's time as Toronto's closer is likely running short though, as Jordan Romano (elbow) will begin a rehab assignment at Triple-A Buffalo on Thursday.
Apr 5 2024Green picked up the save in Friday's 3-0 win over the Yankees, working around two hits in a scoreless ninth inning ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Yankees made things interesting with a couple of two-out base hits in the ninth, but Green would ultimately retire Alex Verdugo on a fly ball to the warning track, earning his first save since 2022. The 32-year-old Green is expected to share closing duties with Yimi Garcia and Tim Mayza while Jordan Romano (elbow) is sidelined. Green pitched 12 innings with Toronot last year, going 3-0 with two holds and a 5.25 ERA.
Mar 27 2024The Blue Jays are expected to use a closer by committee while Jordan Romano (elbow) and Erik Swanson (forearm) are sidelined, with Green, Yimi Garcia and Tim Mayza in the mix, Scott Mitchell of TSN.ca reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: For what it's worth, Mitchell lists Green at the top of the pecking order. Green posted a 5.25 ERA and 16:4 K:BB over 12 innings last September after returning from Tommy John surgery. He gave up seven runs in 7.2 innings this spring, although that came with an 11:1 K:BB. Green, Garcia (three saves in 2023) and Mayza (one save in 2023) are all worthy of speculative adds, but with no clear leader in the hierarchy and Romano hopefully back soon, FAAB investments should be relatively modest.
Mar 16 2024Green struck out two over 1.1 perfect innings of relief in Friday's Grapefruit League game against the Tigers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After giving up six runs in 2.1 innings over his prior three spring appearances, things began to click for Green on Friday as he fired 10 of 18 pitches for strikes. The 32-year-old righty has thrown only 27 innings over the last two seasons due to Tommy John surgery in June 2022, but he's being counted on to fill a regular role in the Blue Jays bullpen in 2024. The presence of Erik Swanson and Yimi Garcia should allow the club to ease Green back into high-leverage duties, however.
Nov 6 2023The Blue Jays exercised Green's two-year, $21 million option Monday, Kaitlyn McGrath of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Green returned from June 2022 Tommy John surgery in September and posted a 5.25 ERA and 16:4 K:BB over 12 innings over the final month of the season. As long as he stays healthy and regains his pre-surgery velocity and command, Green could prove to be a value for the Blue Jays at an $10.5 million annual average salary for the next two seasons. In his last full MLB season in 2021, Green submitted a 3.12 ERA, 0.88 WHIP and 99:17 K:BB in 83.2 innings for the Yankees. Heading into the 2024 campaign, Green should line for setup duties in front of closer Jordan Romano.
Sep 18 2023Green struck out two in a perfect 1.1 innings of relief Sunday to record his first hold of the season in a win over the Red Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 32-year-old right-hander has struggled since being activated from the 60-day IL at the beginning of September, posting a 7.36 ERA, 1.64 WHIP and 8:3 K:BB through 7.1 innings, but he has three wins in eight appearances in addition to Sunday's hold. Green has thrown only 22.1 innings the last two seasons due to Tommy John surgery in June 2022, but a $6.25 million player option for 2024 could ensure he remains in the Toronto bullpen next year if he wants to rehabilitate his market value. Green produced a 3.21 ERA, 0.87 WHIP and 10.8 K/9 over 109.1 innings for the Yankees in his last two fully healthy campaigns.
Sep 1 2023Toronto activated Green (elbow) from the 60-day injured list Friday, Kaitlyn McGrath of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Green is recovered from Tommy John surgery and all set to make his Blue Jays debut after working to a 1.46 ERA and 15:1 K:BB in 12.1 minor-league rehab innings between Low-A Dunedin and Triple-A Buffalo. The hard-throwing 32-year-old right-hander could work his way into a high-leverage bullpen role while Erik Swanson (back) is sidelined.
Aug 31 2023Green (elbow) will return from the 60-day injured list Friday, Ben Nicholson-Smith of Sportsnet.ca reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Green has been on the 60-day IL all season while working his way back from the Tommy John procedure he underwent in June 2022. After giving up two runs across 12.1 innings in his rehab assignment, the 32-year-old reliever is now set to join the Jays' active roster as rosters expand from 26 to 28 players Friday. Green will likely be limited to a middle-relief role upon returning.
Aug 28 2023Green (elbow) will make a rehab appearance with Triple-A Buffalo on Wednesday, Mitch Bannon of SI.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Green appeared in games with Buffalo on both Saturday and Sunday, but despite pitching on consecutive days, the Blue Jays want to see the right-hander make one more tune-up appearance before clearing him for a return from the 60-day injured list. Since the Blue Jays' active roster will expand from 26 to 28 men Friday, the team may be inclined to wait until that day to reinstate Green, who has been on the shelf all season while recovering from June 2022 Tommy John surgery. Since shifting his rehab assignment to Buffalo at the beginning of August, Green has compiled a 2.16 ERA, 0.96 WHIP and 11:1 K:BB in 8.1 innings over eight appearances.
Aug 23 2023Green (elbow/head) could make back-to-back rehab appearances this weekend with Triple-A Buffalo, Ben Nicholson-Smith of Sportsnet.ca reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Green had to pause his rehab assignment between Aug. 8 and Aug. 16 after getting hit in the head by a catcher's throw to second base, but he is again on the verge of making his Blue Jays debut. It sounds like the team is discussing whether to activate him early next week or wait until major-league rosters expand Sept. 1. The 32-year-old reliever is more than 16 months removed from Tommy John surgery.
Aug 11 2023Green (elbow/head) did light cardio Friday, Kaitlyn McGrath of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Green was previously poised to make his debut for the Blue Jays after making a final rehab appearance coming off Tommy John surgery on Aug. 8. However, he was drilled in the head on a throw to second by his Buffalo catcher. The reliever suffered a concussion and was placed in the concussion protocol. With the 32-year-old moving about, it seems it will be just a minor setback in his return to the majors.
Aug 9 2023Green (elbow/head) is in concussion protocol after getting beaned by a catcher's throw to second base Tuesday with Triple-A Buffalo, Arden Zwelling of Sportsnet.ca reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Green was making what might have otherwise been his final rehab appearance when Buffalo catcher Tyler Heineman drilled him in the head while trying to cut down a stolen base attempt from Triple-A Worcester shortstop Ryan Fitzgerald. Green is fully recovered from Tommy John surgery, but there is no longer an exact timetable for his Blue Jays debut. He'll likely be sidelined for at least a week before begging a new minor-league rehab stint.
Aug 3 2023Green (elbow) is scheduled for another rehab appearance Saturday with Triple-A Buffalo, Scott Mitchell of TSN.ca reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: There seems to be a good chance that it will be his final outing on the farm. More than 13 months removed from Tommy John surgery, Green has tallied six strikeouts with no walks through five rehab outings (five innings) between the rookie-level Arizona Complex League and Triple-A. The 32-year-old right-hander could prove to be a high-leverage weapon for Toronto down the stretch.
Jul 28 2023Green (elbow) will make one more rehab appearance with Low-A Dunedin on Saturday before then moving up to Triple-A Buffalo, Ben Nicholson-Smith of Sportsnet.ca reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Green has made two scoreless appearances for Dunedin thus far as he works his way back from Tommy John surgery. He appears to be tracking toward and early-August return and could provide a nice boost to the Toronto bullpen.
Jul 18 2023Green (elbow) will begin a rehab assignment with Low-A Dunedin on Saturday, Scott Mitchell of TSN.ca reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It will be his first official game action since he underwent Tommy John surgery last June. Given the long layoff, Green would figure to need a good number of rehab appearances. That might all just depend on how he looks and feels, though, and if things go well he certainly could be a weapon for the Blue Jays' bullpen down the stretch.
Jul 7 2023Green (elbow) is scheduled to throw live batting practice Saturday, Ben Nicholson-Smith of Sportsnet.ca reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Green already has multiple live BP sessions under his belt and could soon head out on a minor-league rehab assignment if his side work continues to go well. He is now more than 13 months removed from Tommy John surgery and figures to be an option for the Blue Jays' bullpen around the end of July.
Jun 30 2023Green (elbow) is scheduled to throw another round of live batting practice Saturday, Kaitlyn McGrath of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Now more than 12 months removed from Tommy John surgery, Green would appear close to embarking on a minor-league rehab assignment and might be able to make his Blue Jays debut before the end of July. The 32-year-old reliever signed a two-year, $8.5 million contract with Toronto in January.
May 30 2023Green (elbow) will throw live batting practice at the Blue Jays' spring training complex in Florida on Tuesday, Arden Zwelling of Sportsnet.ca reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It would appear to be his first time facing hitters since he underwent Tommy John surgery last June. Green is aiming to be an option for the Blue Jays' bullpen during the second half.
May 15 2023General manager Ross Atkins said Monday that Green (elbow) has been throwing bullpen sessions at the Blue Jays' spring training complex in Florida, Keegan Matheson of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Atkins noted that Green that he "could be facing hitters and be in games" at some point next month. Green underwent Tommy John surgery on June 1, 2022 and will require a lengthy minor-league rehab assignment prior to being activated from the 60-day injured list, but he should have a chance at being ready to make his Blue Jays debut shortly after the All-Star break.
Mar 29 2023The Blue Jays placed Green (elbow) on the 60-day injured list Wednesday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The move frees up a 40-man roster spot while Green continues his rehab from Tommy John surgery in June of 2022. While Green's two-year deal was clearly structured with 2024 in mind, the right-hander could return later this season and be a valuable contributor in Toronto's bullpen.
Jan 31 2023Green (elbow) signed a two-year, $8.5 million contract with the Blue Jays on Tuesday, Shi Davidi of Sportsnet.ca reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic says the second year of the deal will be a player option should the Jays elect to decline a three-year team option. If both sides decline, Toronto would get a two-year club option. Green underwent Tommy John surgery in June of 2022 and won't pitch again at least until late 2023, hence the unique structure of the deal. It's a contract that should pay off for the Jays if Green can come close to his pre-surgery form, as the 31-year-old boasts a career 3.17 ERA, 1.02 WHIP and 494:96 K:BB over 383.2 innings of work.
Jun 4 2022Green underwent surgery to reconstruct the UCL in his right elbow Friday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The surgery was performed by Dr. Keith Meister in Arlington, Texas. Green will likely be out of action for 12-18 months in order to recover. He ends 2022 with a 3.00 ERA, 1.20 WHIP and 16:5 K:BB while logging a save, three holds, three blown saves and a 1-1 record across 14 relief appearances.
May 27 2022Green (elbow) was transferred to the 60-day injured list Friday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Yankees announced last weekend that Green will require Tommy John surgery, so his move to the 60-day IL is simply procedural. The right-hander had posted a 3.00 ERA and 1.20 WHIP in 15 innings over 14 relief appearances prior to his injury, but he'll miss the remainder of 2022 and likely the majority of the 2023 season.
May 22 2022Yankees manager Aaron Boone said Sunday that Green (elbow) will soon undergo Tommy John surgery, Pete Caldera of The Bergen Record reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Even if the procedure to repair the torn ligament in Green's elbow goes smoothly, he'll still miss the remainder of the 2022 season and likely the majority of the 2023 campaign while rehabbing and recovering from surgery. After collecting 19 holds and striking out 99 over 83.2 innings in 2021, Green had fallen down a rung or two in the Yankees' late-inning hierarchy in 2022 with Clay Holmes and Michael King capturing more prominent roles in the bullpen. Green was still effective before suffering the elbow injury, turning in a 3.00 ERA, 1.20 WHIP and 16:5 K:BB across 15 innings while nabbing three holds and one save.
May 21 2022Green was placed on the 15-day injured list with a right elbow strain Saturday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Green's injury is feared to be significant, so it's not very surprising to see him land on the injured list now that he's been diagnosed with an elbow strain. The right-hander is still receiving medical opinions, but manager Aaron Boone said Saturday that surgery is being considered, Lindsey Adler of The Athletic reports. Ron Marinaccio was recalled from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre to provide an additional arm in the bullpen.
May 20 2022Green's forearm injury is feared to be a significant one, Laura Albanese of Newsday reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Green exited Thursday's game against Baltimore with what has so far been called right forearm discomfort, but forearm issues can sometimes be the first sign of an injury which will require a very lengthy absence and possibly even Tommy John surgery. It looks as though the Yankees fear that Green's could be in that category, but the righty will need to go through further tests before a clearer diagnosis emerges.
May 19 2022Green exited Thursday's game against Baltimore due to right forearm discomfort, Marly Rivera of ESPN.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Green entered Thursday's matchup in the bottom of the sixth inning but exited with a trainer after throwing just 11 pitches. The righty will be reevaluated Friday when the Yankees return to New York.
May 17 2022Green earned a hold against the Orioles on Monday, pitching a perfect inning and striking out one batter. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Green handled the eighth frame with the Yankees up by three runs, and he threw 18 of 24 pitches for strikes to set the side down in order. He notched one strikeout and has fanned at least one batter in each of his past six outings. Green has posted a 3.14 ERA, 1.19 WHIP and 15:5 K:BB across 14.1 innings this season.
May 3 2022Green struck out two in a perfect ninth inning Monday to record his first save of the season in a 3-2 win over the Blue Jays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Aroldis Chapman had pitched each of the prior two days, while Jonathan Loaisiga and Clay Holmes worked earlier in Monday's contest, so closing duties fell to Green. The veteran right-hander has had a couple bumpy appearances to begin the season, leaving him with a 3.48 ERA and 1.35 WHIP through 10.1 innings, and his velocity (94.5 mph average fastball, down more than one mph from 2021), strikeout rate (22.7 percent, the lowest of his career) and walk rate (career-worst 9.1 percent) are all causes for concern, but the sample size is still small.
Apr 14 2022Green (0-1) was tagged with the loss against Toronto on Wednesday as a result of giving up an unearned run in one inning. He did not allow any hits but issued one walk. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Green was solid in the relief outing, throwing 15 of 22 pitches for strikes and holding the Blue Jays without a hit. However, his walk of Alejandro Kirk to begin the seventh inning came back to bite him as a one-out error and a single after Green was relieved by Jonathan Loaisiga pushed Toronto into the lead. Green has been effective in three outings thus far, allowing only one hit and one walk over three scoreless frames on the season.
Mar 22 2022Green agreed to a one-year, $4 million contract with the Yankees on Tuesday to avoid arbitration, Robert Murray of FanSided.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Green recorded six saves and 19 holds with a 3.12 ERA, 0.88 WHIP and 99:17 K:BB across 83.2 innings last season, leading to a nearly $2 million raise for 2022. The veteran right-hander should remain a key piece of New York's bullpen again this season.
Sep 27 2021Green (10-7) earned the win Sunday against the Red Sox after tossing 1.2 scoreless innings, allowing two hits and striking out two. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Green has now tossed four straight scoreless outings, and that stretch of four straight appearances giving up at least one run between Sept. 8 and Sept. 15 seems to be a distant memory now. The consistency has been the biggest issue with Green this year, but he seems to be gearing up for a strong end of the regular season -- he hadn't recorded this many scoreless outings in a row since early July.
Sep 21 2021Green (8-7) earned the win over Texas on Monday, allowing no baserunners over 1.2 scoreless innings, during which he struck out one. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Green relieved starter Nestor Cortes in the fifth frame and allowed an inherited runner to score on a sacrifice fly but didn't permit any baserunners. He pitched a 1-2-3 sixth and was credited with the win as New York held on for a 4-3 victory. Green has worked exclusively out of the bullpen this year, but his eight victories are tied for third-most on the team. He had allowed at least one run in each of his previous four appearances before Monday, yet he has been effective overall with a 3.39 ERA, 0.88 WHIP, 18 holds, six saves and a 10.5 K/9 across 77 innings.
Sep 12 2021Green (7-7) took the loss in Sunday's 7-6 defeat at the hands of the Mets, allowing one run on one hit with one strikeout in one inning. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Green was brought in to pitch the eighth inning of a 6-6 game and served up Francisco Lindor's third home run of the game to fall in line for the loss. The defeat arrives on the heels of a blown save Saturday and the righty has now permitted one run apiece in each of his last three appearances, raising his ERA from 3.04 to 3.28 in the process.
Aug 29 2021Green (7-6) took the loss in Sunday's 3-1 defeat at the hands of the Athletics, allowing two runs on two hits in one inning. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Green entered a 1-1 tie in the eighth inning and retired the first two Oakland hitters, but subsequently surrendered a double and two-run Tony Kemp home run to fall in line for the loss. The defeat is Green's first since July 11 as he'd been enjoying a spotless August until Sunday's outing. The righty remains an integral piece in New York's bullpen and should continue to see use in high-leverage situations moving forward.
Aug 19 2021Green allowed one earned run on one hit while striking out two in the ninth inning, earning the save in the win over the Twins on Thursday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Green entered in the ninth inning with a three run lead. He surrendered a solo home run to Miguel Sano, but managed to retire the other three batters to earn his sixth save of the season. Green continues to receive save opportunities with Aroldis Chapman (elbow) on the 10-day injured list. He's picked up three saves in his last three appearances since blowing two leads earlier in August. The 30-year-old carries a 3.13 ERA and 0.85 WHIP with a 10.4 K/9 in 63.1 innings.
Aug 18 2021Green struck out one in a perfect seventh inning during the second game of Tuesday's doubleheader against the Yankees, recording his fifth save of the season. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The right-hander got the call to protect a 2-0 lead and breezed through the top of Boston's batting order on 14 pitches (nine strikes). Green has picked up saves in consecutive appearances as he works in a closer committee with Jonathan Loaisiga and others while Aroldis Chapman (elbow) is on the shelf, but he'll return to his setup role once Chapman is back, perhaps before the end of the week.
Aug 16 2021Green allowed a hit and no walks while striking out two in a scoreless ninth inning to earn the save in Monday's win over the Angels. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Green had earned wins in each of his last two outings, and he received the save opportunity Monday with Aroldis Chapman (elbow) on the 10-day injured list. The right-hander has posted a 3.68 ERA and 1.09 WHIP in 14.2 innings across 12 appearances since the All-Star break, but he's converted just one of his four save chances during that time. He should remain the favorite for ninth-inning work while Chapman is sidelined.
Aug 14 2021Green (7-5) blew the save but earned the win Saturday against the White Sox, allowing one run on two hits with a pair of strikeouts in 1.1 innings. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Green came into the game with two out in the eighth inning and the Yankees leading 4-3. He stranded an Andrew Vaughn single to end the frame but yielded a game-tying homer to Jose Abreu in the ninth. It was the fourth blown save in seven chances this season for Green, who picked up the win after the Yankees responded with a trio of runs in the bottom of the ninth. The 30-year-old Green owns a 3.13 ERA and a 68:12 K:BB in 60.1 innings this season.
Aug 11 2021Green (6-5) allowed one hit and struck out three in two scoreless innings, earning the win Wednesday versus Kansas City. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The right-hander was awarded the win in a bullpen game that the Yankees led nearly wire-to-wire. Green has been excellent in a versatile role this year with a 3.05 ERA, 0.85 WHIP and 66:12 K:BB through 59 innings. While he covered the sixth and seventh innings Wednesday, Green could also compete with Jonathan Loaisiga and Zack Britton for save chances while Aroldis Chapman (elbow) is on the injured list. Green has logged three saves and 15 holds in 47 appearances.
Aug 6 2021Green (5-5) earned the win in relief Thursday against the Mariners after allowing one run on two hits while fanning two across two innings. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Green might have allowed a solo shot to Jarred Kelenic in the seventh inning, but other than that, he was composed on the mound en route to his fifth win of the campaign. Green might have recorded two of his five wins since the All-Star break, but he also has given up runs in three of his last five games and has been struggling for a few weeks now. The right-hander owns a 5.40 ERA across 12 appearances (15 innings) since the beginning of July.
Jul 28 2021Green (4-5) picked up the win in Wednesday's 3-1 extra-inning victory over the Rays after working a perfect ninth inning. He didn't walk or strikeout a batter. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After giving up four runs in his final appearance before the All-Star break, Green's struggles have continued into the second half as he'd been tagged for two runs in each of his prior two games before Wednesday's clean effort. The rough patch has inflated his ERA from 2.14 to 3.29, but he still has a strong 58:12 K:BB through 52 frames with three saves and 14 holds in addition to his wins.
Jul 11 2021Green (3-5) allowed four runs on four hits and took a loss against the Astros on Sunday. He recorded just one out. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Things unraveled quickly for the Yankees after entering the ninth inning with a 7-2 lead. Green allowed two inherited to runners to score and eventually served up a walkoff, three-run blast to Jose Altuve. His season ERA spiked to 2.89 through 46.2 innings. He had turned in 6.1 straight scoreless innings prior to Sunday's outing. Between Green and Aroldis Chapman's recent struggles, the Yankees enter the All-Star break with some big question marks in the bullpen.
Jul 8 2021Green earned the save against Seattle on Wednesday, pitching a perfect ninth inning during which he struck out two batters. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Usual closer Aroldis Chapman has been a disaster of late, giving up nine earned runs and issuing eight walks along with six hits over his past 2.1 innings. As such, the Yankees turned to Green to close the door Wednesday while clinging to a one-run lead. The veteran righty came through, striking out two of the three batters he faced in a 1-2-3 frame. It's difficult to imagine New York going away from Chapman permanently, though the Yankees could give him some time to get his arsenal back in order. Green figures to be a logical temporary closer in that scenario, as he has impressed this season with a 2.23 ERA, 0.72 WHIP and 48:8 K:BB across 44.1 innings.
Jul 4 2021Green (3-4) won Sunday's 4-2 victory in the second game of a doubleheader against the Mets, pitching three perfect innings with six strikeouts. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Green entered in the fifth to protect a 3-2 lead and ended up staying in for the game's final three innings, retiring all nine batters he faced on just 35 pitches. The outing lowered his ERA to 2.28 and the three innings and six strikeouts represent season highs.
Jun 9 2021Green earned the hold against Minnesota on Tuesday, tossing a perfect inning during which he struck out one batter. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Green came on in the eighth inning with New York holding a two-run lead and set the side down in order. It was a nice bounceback outing after the right-hander gave up a season-high four runs in his previous appearance. Green has nine holds, a 3.03 ERA and a 0.84 WHIP through 26 outings as the Yankees' top setup man.
Jun 5 2021Green (0-4) allowed four runs on four hits and struck out one in two-thirds of an inning, taking the loss versus Boston on Saturday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Green was hit hard, as Enrique Hernandez and Christian Vazquez each tagged him for RBI doubles. Bobby Dalbec added a two-run home run as insurance for Boston. Despite the rough outing, Green still has a 3.14 ERA, 0.87 WHIP and 27:7 K:BB across 28.2 innings this year. He's added two saves, eight holds and a blown save in a high-leverage role.
May 27 2021Green pitched a scoreless seventh inning against the Blue Jays in the second game of Thursday's doubleheader to earn his second save of the season. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: With Aroldis Chapman battling an illness, Green stepped in to nail down the win for New York. Manager Aaron Boone said he was hopeful that Chapman will be available Friday, so this window to earn saves may close quickly, but Green has near-universal appeal in fantasy regardless as a ratio stabilizer with upside as a closer in waiting.
May 21 2021Green earned a hold against Texas on Thursday with a perfect inning of work. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Green followed up Domingo German's dominant seven innings with his own spotless frame. He threw eight of 13 pitches for strikes and induced two groundouts along with a popout. Aside from a three-run blowup against Houston on May 6, Green has been dominant this season. The right-hander has posted a 2.01 ERA, 0.72 WHIP, six holds, one save and a 21:3 K:BB across 22.1 innings overall.
May 7 2021Green (0-3) took the loss and suffered a blown save against the Astros on Thursday as a result of allowing three runs on two hits and a walk. His only out came by way of strikeout. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Green entered the contest with a shiny 1.02 ERA through 14 appearances, but that number shot all the way up to 2.50 after the rough outing. The big blow was a three-run home run off the bat of Jose Altuve that pushed Houston into a two-run lead. Green has an overall 19:3 K:BB across 18 innings this season, so he should remain a trusted part of New York's bullpen.
May 2 2021Green has an 0-2 record this season, but he has posted a 1.08 ERA, 0.60 WHIP and 16:2 K:BB across 16.2 innings while recording three holds and one save. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Yankees have fielded one of MLB's top bullpens in the early going, and Green has been a big part of that success as one of the team's top high-leverage options. He leads New York with 13 appearances out of the bullpen and is holding opposing hitters to a .151 batting average on the season.
Apr 15 2021Green (0-2) recorded no outs before yielding a walkoff solo home run to earn the loss in Wednesday's 5-4 defeat against Toronto. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The righty had previously been stellar in 2021, not allowing a single earned run and walking only one batter in 7.2 innings pitched before Bo Bichette launched a hanging slider out to the opposite field Wednesday. Regardless, Green remains New York's most reliable high-leverage reliever after Aroldis Chapman for the time being, and he'll still have a critical role once Zack Britton (elbow) returns later in the season.
Apr 8 2021Green (0-1) suffered the loss Wednesday against the Orioles after allowing two runs (zero earned) on a hit and a walk with one strikeout over 1.1 innings. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Green was the first pitcher the Yankees sent out as they went to extras, and he actually would've escaped with a clean inning if it weren't for a throwing error by Gleyber Torres that allowed Anthony Santander to score from third. The Yankees were able to tie it back up in the bottom half of the inning, but Green surrendered the game-winning run in the 11th on a blooper that dropped into left field. The 29-year-old right-hander was subsequently removed in favor of Luis Cessa, who was able to get out of the inning, but the Yankees were unable to mount a comeback, leaving Green with his first loss of the young season.
Apr 3 2021Green picked up his first save of the season Saturday against the Blue Jays, striking out two of the four batters he faced and getting the other two to pop out. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Green entered in the sixth inning on Opening Day, but he was saved for a save situation this time around. He entered the game with two on and two out in the eighth, tasked with holding onto a two-run lead, and he was able to get the job done. He won't be picking up too many more saves this season, however, as Aroldis Chapman's suspension expired following the conclusion of Saturday's game.
Mar 31 2021Manager Aaron Boone mentioned Green as a candidate to pick up saves while closer Aroldis Chapman serves a two-game suspension to begin the season, Erik Boland of Newsday reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Boone noted that any decisions on a closer for games Thursday and Friday versus the Blue Jays would depend on circumstance and matchups, but Green should be one of the more reliable late-inning options available with Chapman out and with Zack Britton (elbow) on the injured list. In deeper mixed leagues or AL-only leagues where every closer is rostered and saves are difficult to come by, Green isn't a bad streaming option for the first week of the season.
Mar 2 2021Green was originally scheduled to travel with the Yankees and pitch in Tuesday's game, but he instead threw a live batting practice session at the team's minor-league complex, Bryan Hoch of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Manager Aaron Boone indicated that the organization prefers to work some of its higher-leverage relievers into action cautiously, which explains the change in plans for Green. The 29-year-old is expected to fill a setup role in his sixth season with the Yankees.
Jan 15 2021Green and the Yankees reached a one-year, $2.15 million deal Friday, avoiding arbitration, Joel Sherman of the New York Post reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Green showed improvement during the 2020 campaign, logging a 3.51 ERA, 0.82 WHIP and 32:8 K:BB over 25.2 innings across 22 relief appearances for the Yankees. He won't require arbitration after reaching a deal prior to Friday's deadline.
Sep 26 2020Green (3-3) allowed an unearned run in the 10th inning that would end up deciding the game in a 4-3 loss to the Marlins on Friday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It was an unfortunate inning for Green, who gave up a run without allowing a hit due to a throwing error by catcher Kyle Higashioka. On the flip side, Green is having a solid year out of the bullpen with a 3.51 ERA, 0.82 WHIP and 32:8 K:BB across 25.2 innings.
Sep 4 2020Green fired one scoreless inning as he earned the save in Game 1 of Friday's doubleheader against the Orioles. He allowed one hit and no walks while striking out zero. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Green underwent some struggles in late August, but he's had four consecutive scoreless outings, and he picked up the save in Friday's extra-inning win. He carries a 2.89 ERA and 25:5 K:BB over 18.2 innings this year, but he's unlikely to see many save chances as Aroldis Chapman is still firmly entrenched as the Yankees' closer.
Aug 29 2020Green (2-2) took the loss and blown save in Game 1 of Friday's doubleheader against the Mets, pitching one inning and allowing three runs on three hits -- all home runs -- while striking out two. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Green was summoned with a pair of runners aboard in the sixth inning and asked to protect a three-run lead. That advantage disappeared quickly, as Pete Alonso crushed a homer to center field to tie the game. Green retired the next two batters but then yielded consecutive solo shots to Dominic Smith and Jake Marisnick. Prior to Wednesday, Green had given up only one run in 12.2 frames this season; over his last two appearances, however, he has been torched for four homers and five total runs in two innings. His ERA has consequently risen to 3.68.
Aug 27 2020Green (2-1) took the loss and blown save against Atlanta in Game 2 of a doubleheader Wednesday, pitching one inning and allowing two runs on two hits while striking out two. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Green entered the game having yielded only one run in 12.2 frames, but he was unable to protect a one-run lead in the sixth inning Wednesday. The right-hander retired the first two batters he faced, but Dansby Swanson then reached on an infield single, and Freddie Freeman turned the game around with a home run to left field. Green has been extremely effective this season, so this performance is likely just a bump in an otherwise smooth road. He still holds a 1.98 ERA, 0.59 WHIP and 19:4 K:BB through 10 appearances.
Aug 17 2020Green picked up the hold in Sunday's win over Boston, pitching 1.2 scoreless innings and allowing one hit and one walk while striking out two. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Green has been one of the better setup men in baseball thus far, tying for the league lead with five holds while allowing only one run and two hits in nine outings covering 12.2 frames. He has also registered an impressive 17:4 K:BB and picked up a pair of wins along the way. It remains to be seen how Green's usage will change with the return of Aroldis Chapman (COVID-19) and consequent move of Zack Britton to a setup role, but he should continue to be deployed in high-leverage situations given his early season success.
Jul 22 2020Green is one of three pitchers who could serve as the opener in the Yankees' third game against Washington, Bryan Hoch of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Michael King and Jonathan Loaisiga are other options to open the final game of the team's opening series against the Nationals. Green has experience as an opener -- he filled the role 15 times for the Yankees last season -- but was expected to fill a traditional relief role this year. The need for an opener could be limited to one turn through the rotation with Masahiro Tanaka (concussion) on track to rejoin the rotation as soon as July 31.
Feb 26 2020Green has been working on adding a curveball to his arsenal, James Wagner of The New York Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Green relied almost exclusively on fastballs and sliders last season -- per Statcast, he tossed one of those two pitches 98 percent of the time -- but he has already broken out his new curveball in spring training, according to Wagner. A curve could serve as a devastating contrast to Green's mid-to-upper-90s fastball and help improve upon an already-impressive 33.1 strikeout rate.
Feb 10 2020Green said last week that he doesn't expect to see much use as an opener in 2020 and plans to fill a more traditional relief role, Bryan Hoch of MLB.com reports. "Opening was a little bit out of necessity last year, but we've got some guys that are going to step up and pitch some big innings," Green said. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Yankees will likely be without James Paxton (back) for at least the first two months of the season, but the offseason addition of staff ace Gerrit Cole along with Jordan Montgomery's return to full strength after missing much of 2019 while recovering from Tommy John surgery leaves New York's rotation in a better spot compared to a year ago. As a result, Green shouldn't be required to work regularly as an opener, a role he filled 15 times last season. Green wasn't demonstrably better as an opener (3.72 ERA, .333 wOBA in 19.1 innings) than he was while working out of the bullpen (4.35 ERA, .302 wOBA in 49.2 innings), so the organization isn't overly incentivized to go back to using him at the beginning of games.
Jan 10 2020Green and the Yankees avoided arbitration with a one-year deal Friday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Green started last season very poorly, getting sent down in late April with a 16.43 ERA and a 2.48 WHIP. He sorted things out in the minors and recovered to finish with a respectable 4.17 ERA and a 1.23 WHIP.
Oct 19 2019Green will open a bullpen game for the Yankees in Game 6 of the ALCS against the Astros on Saturday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Yankees are expected to use plenty of pitchers as they face the second of potentially three straight must-win games. Green has been decent thus far in the playoffs, allowing two runs in 5.2 innings.
Sep 28 2019Green will serve as the opener Sunday against the Rangers, Marly Rivera of ESPN.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 28-year-old will make his 15th start in the final game of the regular season as Masahiro Tanaka is set to follow as the primary pitcher. Green has a 4.24 ERA, 1.22 WHIP and 96:18 K:BB through 68 innings this season.
Sep 15 2019Green will serve as the opener Sunday against the Blue Jays, Randy Miller of The Newark Star-Ledger reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Green handles longer outings than most relievers do, but he hasn't thrown more than three innings in any game this season, so don't expect him to pitch long enough to be eligible for a win. Jordan Montgomery (shoulder) will follow Green for his first appearance of the season.
Sep 12 2019Green (4-4) received the win after surrendering one run on a hit and a walk while striking out two over 2.1 innings in Game 1 of Thursday's doubleheader against Detroit. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Green was called on with two outs in the fifth inning, and he ultimately took home the victory after giving up just one run in the seventh on a groundout to shortstop. The 28-year-old right-hander owns a 4.57 ERA with 83 strikeouts over 63 innings this season following Thursday's relief appearance.
Sep 9 2019Green (3-4) was the pitcher of record in Sunday's 10-5 win over the Red Sox after tossing three perfect innings in relief and striking out five. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Green's ERA still sits at 4.60 after the flawless showing, but the righty has generally performed as expected since the beginning of June. In his 31 appearances over the past three-plus months, Green has supplied a 2.58 ERA, 1.13 WHIP and 64 strikeouts in 45.1 innings. The Yankees have deployed him as an opener 13 times this season, and he could fill that role again Tuesday in Detroit. After Sunday's 37-pitch outing, Green probably wouldn't be asked to cover more than an inning or two, however.
Aug 16 2019Green served as the opener and took the loss against Cleveland on Thursday, pitching one-third of an inning and giving up five runs on four hits and a walk while striking
Aug 15 2019Green is in line to serve as the Yankees' opening pitcher for Thursday's game against the Indians.
Aug 12 2019Green is starting Game 2 of Monday's doubleheader against the Orioles, Pete Caldera of The Bergen Record reports.
Aug 9 2019Green will serve as the opener for Saturday's game against the Blue Jays, Bryan Hoch of MLB.com reports.
Aug 4 2019Green pitched a scoreless ninth inning and was credited with the save against Boston on Sunday, giving up one walk while whiffing one batter.
Aug 3 2019Green will start Game 2 of Saturday's doubleheader against the Red Sox, Meredith Marakovits of YES Network reports.
Jul 24 2019Green retired one batter in the 10th inning to secure his first save of the season in Tuesday's 14-12 win over the Twins.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jul 18 2019Green will serve as the opener for Game 2 of Thursday's doubleheader against the Rays, Bryan Hoch of MLB.com<\/a> reports.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jun 25 2019Green will serve as the opener Tuesday against Toronto, Bryan Hoch of MLB.com<\/a> reports.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jun 19 2019Green will serve as the opener for Thursday's game against the Astros, Brendan Kuty of The Newark Star-Ledger<\/a> reports.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jun 14 2019Green will serve as the opener for Saturday's game against the White Sox, Lindsey Adler of The Athletic<\/a> reports.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
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May 27 2019Green will serve as the Yankees' opening pitcher for Monday's game against the Padres, Bryan Hoch of MLB.com<\/a> reports.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
May 27 2019Green struck out the side during the first inning as an opener against the Padres on Monday.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
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May 23 2019Manager Aaron Boone said that Green will likely serve as the Yankees' opening pitcher for Friday's game against the Royals, Bryan Hoch of MLB.com<\/a> reports.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
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May 13 2019Green struck out the side in a perfect ninth inning during Sunday's 7-1 win over the Rays.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
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Jul 16 2018Green was tagged for three runs on three hits and one walk over 1.2 innings and picked up the loss in relief Sunday against the Indians.Green retired only five of the 10 batters he faced, needing 37 pitches to do so. The right-hander didn't display his usual command or control in the outing, yielding a home run, hitting a batter and tossing a wild pitch. Even after the disastrous appearance, Green still maintains a tidy 2.74 ERA, 1.02 WHIP and 57:9 K:BB across 46 innings on the season.
May 8 2018Green sports a 2.08 ERA, 0.98 WHIP and 25:4 K:BB in 17.1 innings (14 appearances) this season.He logged a 1.75 FIP and 34.0 K-BB% in 2017 and has a 1.73 FIP and 30.9 K-BB% so far this season, so he has picked up right where he left off in his breakout campaign. He trails only Aroldis Chapman, Adam Ottavino and Josh Hader in fWAR among relief pitchers (0.8 fWAR), and can be deployed confidently in almost all roto formats, even as a non closer.
Mar 9 2018Green will start transitioning back to the bullpen according to manager Aaron Boone, Erik Boland of Newsday Sports reports.Boone made it sound as if Green was never really in consideration for a spot in the rotation, which makes sense when you factor in his success in 2017 and the strength of the team's starting arms. Last season, Green posted a 1.61 ERA and 0.74 WHIP with a 103:17 K:BB in 69 innings as a multi-inning weapon. Expect a similar workload for the 26-year-old in 2018.
Mar 4 2018Green is expected to be used out of the bullpen when the upcoming season begins, Bryan Hoch of MLB.com reports.Green made his second Grapefruit League start on Sunday against the Rays. While the Yankees ultimately lost the game, Green played well and threw two shutout innings, over which he struck out four batters and gave up three hits. However, manager Aaron Boone said that the team's preference is for Green to return to the bullpen for the 2018 season. As a result, Jordan Montgomery will be in line to open the season as New York's fifth starter. Green dominated as a reliever last season, logging a 1.61 ERA and 100 strikeouts over 67 relief innings.
Feb 27 2018Green is starting on the mound Tuesday against the Blue Jays, Pete Caldera of The Bergen Record reports.It was reported back in November that the Yankees were going to try Green as a starter this spring, and it looks like that plan hasn't changed. Green has made nine career major-league starts but has not had success in that role, putting up a 6.10 ERA. He was excellent out of the bullpen last year, posting a 1.61 ERA (backed up by a 1.75 FIP) in 67 innings and striking out 41 percent of the batters he faced. If Green can beat out Jordan Montgomery for the fifth starter role it would considerably increase his fantasy value, as he wouldn't even have to come particularly close to those numbers to be a very solid starter. This is definitely a battle to keep an eye on.
Nov 14 2017General manager Brian Cashman said Green will enter spring training as a starting pitcher, Bryan Hoch of MLB.com reports.Cashman noted that a return to the bullpen would be a fallback option for Green, who posted a remarkable 1.83 ERA, 0.74 WHIP and 103:17 K:BB across 69 innings while serving primarily as a reliever in 2017. The 26-year-old has flashed potential as a starter in the past -- posting a 1.52 ERA, 0.94 WHIP and 100:21 K:BB in 16 starts (94.2 innings) with Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre in 2016 -- though he's yet to put it together in the majors, posting a 6.10 ERA and 1.51 WHIP in nine big-league starts. His role for 2018 will likely be determined in spring training.
Sep 14 2017Green (5-0) earned his fifth win Wednesday, tossing 1.1 scoreless innings out of the bullpen with three strikeouts against Tampa Bay.Green has a great strikeout rate for the season, and he's been especially good at missing bats lately, fanning 20 without a walk in his last five appearance. It's tough to deploy long relievers in mixed leagues this time of year, but Green is more than a ratios play -- he's more appealing than a lot of streaming starting-pitching options.
Aug 30 2017Green allowed just one hit while striking out seven in 2.2 innings of scoreless relief during the first game of Wednesday's doubleheader against Cleveland, but didn't factor into the decision as his team fell 2-1.Green did a masterful job of keeping New York in the game after entering with a man on first and nobody out in the sixth inning. He allowed just one of his 44 pitches to be put in play, recording seven of eight outs via strikeout and the other on a caught stealing. There's little room for upward mobility in a Yankee bullpen that features three closer-worthy arms, but this tremendous effort shouldn't go unnoticed.
Jul 15 2017Green is set to earn some chances in the seventh inning moving forward, according to manager Joe Girardi, MLB.com's Bryan Hoch reports.Girardi removed Tyler Clippard from the seventh-inning role following his rough first half of the season. Although Adam Warren will likely earn most of the chances in the setup role, Green has been impressive during his action this season, and should be able to garner a few opportunities of his own. Throughout the course of the year, Green has posted an ERA of 1.80 with a phenomenal 0.69 WHIP, and a 47:8 K:BB in 35 innings of work. Since he pitched two shutout innings (five strikeouts) during Friday night's loss to Boston, Green will be unavailable out of the bullpen for Saturday's contest.
Jul 6 2017Green allowed one run over two innings and struck out two in Wednesday's loss to Toronto.The 26-year-old entered in the sixth with starter Michael Pineda lasting only three innings. Green gave up a solo home run to Russell Martin in the seventh which tied the game 6-6. The right-hander has a 2.03 ERA and 0.77 WHIP with 38 strikeouts across 31 innings this season, and has proven to be a valuable long-reliever out of the Yankees' bullpen.
Jun 11 2017Green allowed two runs on two hits and one walk across two innings in a no-decision Sunday against the Orioles. He struck out three.The Yankees went with a bullpen approach in this one, and while Green ran into trouble before being pulled with no outs in the third, the offense had already done significant damage by then and carried the club to victory. The 26-year-old has now allowed five runs over 9.1 innings in his last four appearances, but he still holds a solid 2.41 ERA and 0.70 WHIP on the season. Green is unlikely to see many traditional starts this year and is best suited as a long man out of the bullpen.
Jun 10 2017Green will start Sunday against the Orioles, Bryan Hoch of MLB.com reports.There had been some rumblings of Green possibly being passed over in favor of Domingo German, but Green will get the spot start. Green has fared well since joining the major-league club, allowing just three runs with a 20:4 K:BB in 16.2 innings, but he hasn't thrown more than 48 pitches in any of his seven appearances.
Jun 10 2017Green is a candidate to start Sunday's series finale against the Orioles, Bryan Hoch of MLB.com reports.The Yankees have yet to confirm a starter for Sunday's contest, but Green appears to be the likeliest candidate to take the mound. Green has yet to make a start this season, but he has a number of multi-inning appearances that suggest he'd be a viable spot starter if necessary. In his most recent appearance, Green fanned five Red Sox over 3.1 scoreless and hitless innings. That said, if Saturday turns into a bullpen game for the Yankees, it could knock Green out of the running for Sunday's start.
May 19 2017Green pitched three shutout innings in Thursday's loss to the Royals, allowing just one hit while striking out six.The game had mostly been decided when Green entered in the sixth inning and the Yankees down 5-0, but the 25-year-old needed just 34 pitches to complete three extremely effective innings. Although he's currently serving as a long relief option in the Bronx, the righty was in contention for a rotation spot heading into spring training and has stayed stretched out as a starter in the minors, so outings like Thursday's will keep his name in the mix if the need for another starter arises at any point.
May 14 2017Green was recalled from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre on Sunday.With closer Aroldis Chapman (shoulder) hitting the disabled list and the Yankees set to play a doubleheader Sunday, Green will offer the team some additional depth out of the bullpen for either game. Green, who has made five starts and compiled a 4.73 ERA and 1.64 WHIP over 26.2 innings with Scranton/Wilkes-Barre this season, is expected to work in long relief while he sticks around with the big club.