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Jun 28 2024Almonte (shoulder) will get a second opinion next week, Taylor McGregor of Marquee Sports Network reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Almonte sustained a setback in his recovery from a right shoulder strain and will receive a second opinion in the coming days. The 30-year-old was transferred to the 60-day IL on Thursday and can be considered out indefinitely.
Jun 27 2024The Cubs transferred Almonte (shoulder) from the 15-day injured list to the 60-day injured list Thursday, Meghan Montemurro of the Chicago Tribune reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Almonte suffered a setback in his recovery from a right shoulder strain this past week. He remains without an updated return timeline, but his move to the 60-day IL suggests the 30-year-old righty isn't expected back relatively soon. The Cubs signed Vinny Nittoli to an MLB deal Thursday to fill the open spot on the 40-man roster.
Jun 24 2024Almonte (shoulder) suffered a setback in his ramp-up from a strained right shoulder, Kennedi Landry of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Almonte and the Cubs have been forced to "press pause" on his recovery according to manager Craig Counsell. The team is expected to seek another opinion on the right-hander's shoulder and his status moving forward appears to be up in the air for the time being.
Jun 14 2024Almonte (shoulder) will throw a live batting practice session Friday, Andy Martinez of Marquee Sports Network reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It appears to be the first time he's faced hitters since going down with a right shoulder strain in early May. Almonte should be ready for a rehab assignment before long and is tracking toward a return before the end of the month.
Jun 11 2024Almonte (shoulder) threw about 30 pitches during a bullpen session Monday, Meghan Montemurro of the Chicago Tribune reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Almonte completed his first bullpen session since being cleared for mound work Friday. He's been rehabbing at the Cubs' facility in Arizona, where he'll remain before being shipped out on a rehab assignment. Almonte hasn't pitched since May 7 and is battling a strained throwing shoulder.
Jun 7 2024Almonte (shoulder) has reported to the Cubs' spring training facility in Arizona and has been cleared to resume mound work, Maddie Lee of the Chicago Sun-Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He'll likely throw multiple side sessions in Arizona before facing hitters in live batting practice or simulated games, prior to heading out on a minor-league rehab assignment. The reliever has been on the 15-day injured list since May 11 with a right shoulder strain.
May 21 2024Almonte (shoulder) was seen playing catch Tuesday, Tim Stebbins of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Almonte has been dealing with a right shoulder strain but resumed throwing after being shut down for nearly two weeks. It's unclear if he'll need a rehab assignment before returning from the injured list, but the righty will likely be out for at least another week.
May 17 2024Almonte (shoulder) remains shut down but is hopeful of resuming a throwing program next week, Ryan Herrera of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Almonte landed on the 15-day injured list almost a week ago with a right shoulder strain and is currently limited to doing strengthening exercises. However, the hope is that it won't be a long absence for the reliever. Almonte boasts a 3.45 ERA and 1.09 WHIP with 20 strikeouts in 15.2 innings this season.
May 13 2024Cubs manager Craig Counsell said Almonte is getting imaging done on his right shoulder Monday, Taylor McGregor of Marquee Sports Network reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Almonte had been placed on the the 15-day injured list Saturday with a right shoulder strain, but the Cubs apparently still want to glean more information on the extent of the injury. The right-handed reliever had posted a 3.45 ERA and 1.09 WHIP over 15.2 innings out of the Chicago bullpen while gathering one win, one save and six holds prior to landing on the IL.
May 11 2024Almonte was placed on the 15-day injured list Saturday with a right shoulder strain, Meghan Montemurro of the Chicago Tribune reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He didn't recover well from his last outing Tuesday against the Padres and there is no timeline for his return, per manager Craig Counsell. Almonte has a 3.45 ERA, 1.09 WHIP, 20 strikeouts, one win and one save in 15.2 innings through 17 appearances.
Apr 23 2024Almonte picked up the save Tuesday against Houston, allowing no hits and no walks with a strikeout over 1.1 scoreless innings. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After manager Craig Counsell announced Sunday that Adbert Alzolay was no longer the Cubs' closer, Almonte landed closing duties Tuesday. While Almonte's the first Cub with a save since the announcement, Hector Norris -- who got a save in Game 2 of Saturday's double-header -- and Mark Leiter -- who Almonte replaced in the eighth -- could be part of what seems to be a short-term closing committee.
Apr 7 2024Almonte (1-0) pitched a scoreless inning of relief with two strikeouts to earn the win in Sunday's 8-1 victory over the Dodgers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After the Cubs received only four innings from starter Shota Imanaga due to a lengthy rain delay, Almonte worked the fifth and walked away with his first win of 2024. The righty struggled two outings ago, allowing three runs while retiring just one batter, which has saddled him with a 9.00 ERA in the early going. However, Almonte has good raw stuff, and Chicago seems committed to letting him figure things out at the MLB level.
Mar 17 2024Almonte will likely make Chicago's Opening Day bullpen due to being out of options, Jordan Bastian of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Almonte would have to clear waivers if he's sent down, and the Cubs seem unwilling to risk losing the righty. Almonte struggled some last season, recording a 5.06 ERA across 48 innings with the Dodgers, but he also struck out 49 batters. Armed with a fastball that sits around 96 mph, Almonte has the potential to be a bullpen weapon for the Cubs if he cuts down on the walks. The 29-year-old posted a 4.5 BB/9 in 2023, which contributed to his overall struggles.
Jan 11 2024Almonte was traded from the Dodgers to the Cubs along with Michael Busch in exchange for two unknown prospects, Juan Toribio of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Dodgers wanted to open up some 40-man roster spots, so they'll turn Almonte and Busch into a pair of yet to be reported minor leaguers. Almonte, 29, has a 96-mph fastball and struck out 49 in 48 innings for the Dodgers last season, but his 5.06 ERA and 1.40 WHIP prevented him from turning in positive fantasy value. He should work in lower leverage situations.
Sep 30 2023Almonte (knee) was sent to Triple-A Oklahoma City on a rehab assignment Saturday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Almonte has been out since he injured his right knee while pitching in Colorado on Aug. 11. Dodgers manager Dave Roberts has said that the pitcher probably would not be ready until around the start of the NLCS. If the Dodgers get to that point, the 29-year-old will have gone over two months since the injury.
Sep 22 2023Dodgers manager Dave Roberts told Dani Wexelman of MLB Network Radio on Friday that Almonte (knee) probably won't be ready to return until around the start of the NLCS. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: That's assuming the Dodgers even get there, of course, and even then it might not be a given that he's added to the roster following a long layoff. Almonte will have missed more than two months of action by that point with a right knee sprain, although he did recently resume throwing off the mound.
Sep 16 2023Almonte (knee) tossed a bullpen session Tuesday that he said went well, and his goal is to be ready to pitch for the Dodgers in October, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Almonte has been out of action since injury his right knee while pitching against Colorado on Aug. 11. The righty reliever said in an interview with SportsNet LA this week that he's not yet 100 percent and is taking a measured approach to rehab in order to prevent a setback. Almonte is slated to toss another bullpen session soon, which could help determine whether he's ready to face hitters. The Dodgers' last regular-season contest will take place Oct. 1, so Almonte isn't likely to provide help to the team's bullpen until the playoffs, if at all.
Sep 8 2023Almonte (knee) is scheduled to throw a bullpen session Tuesday, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It'll be his first mound workout since he went on the injured list Aug. 12 due to a right knee sprain. Almonte still has a lot of hurdles to clear, but he could again be a bullpen option for the Dodgers before the end of the 2023 regular season.
Aug 27 2023Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said Sunday that Almonte (knee) is still at least a couple weeks away from returning from the 15-day injured list, Jack Harris of the Los Angeles Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Alomonte landed on the injured list Aug. 12 with a right knee sprain and he remains in rest and recovery mode with the beginning of September looming. The 28-year-old reliever had pitched to a 5.06 ERA and 49:24 K:BB in 48 innings for Los Angeles prior to the injury.
Aug 12 2023The Dodgers placed Almonte on the 15-day injured list Saturday with a right knee sprain, Matthew Moreno of DodgerBlue.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Almonte was pulled from Friday's contest against the Rockies with a right knee injury, and it will officially cause him to spend at least two weeks on the injured list. The 29-year-old had accumulated a 5.06 ERA and 1.38 WHIP through 48 innings on the season and will be replaced in the bullpen by Victor Gonzalez.
Jul 9 2023Almonte was reinstated from the paternity list Sunday, Bill Plunkett of The Orange County Register reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Almonte has a streak of nine straight scoreless appearances going into the All-Star break. He has a 1.04 WHIP and 12 strikeouts in 8.2 innings over that span.
Jul 6 2023The Dodgers placed Almonte on the paternity list Thursday, J.P. Hoornstra of the Los Angeles Daily News reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Almonte is allowed to miss up to three days as he tends to more-important matters. If he takes off all three days, his next appearance will come after the All-Star break. The 29-year-old reliever holds a 5.15 ERA and 1.39 WHIP through 36.2 innings this season.
Apr 27 2023Almonte allowed four runs on two hits and one walk over 1.1 innings against the Pirates on Wednesday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Almonte entered the game with the Dodgers in a jam in the sixth inning, inheriting a two-on, one-out situation. He escaped by inducing a double play, but the right-hander was less effective in the following frame. He allowed four hitters to reach base, and all four came around to score, though two crossed the plate after Almonte departed. The veteran reliever has been charged with multiple runs in three of his 12 outings this season, including in two of his past three trips to the mound.
Mar 8 2023Almonte (elbow) will face hitters Wednesday for the first time this spring, Jack Harris of the Los Angeles Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Almonte missed much of the second half last season with a right elbow injury, so the Dodgers have eased him into things this spring. It's not clear at this point when he might be game-ready, but the club expects him to be available for the start of the season. Almonte was quite a find for the Dodgers in 2022, sporting a 1.02 ERA over 33 relief appearances.
Jan 13 2023Almonte signed a one-year, $1.5 million contract with the Dodgers on Friday to avoid arbitration, Juan Toribio of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Despite missing roughly two months of the season with an elbow injury, Almonte still put together an outstanding 2022 campaign, allowing just four earned runs over 35.1 frames. Of course, numbers as good as his will be nearly impossible to replicate in 2023, but if he can stay anywhere near where he was last year, he may establish himself as one of the premier pieces of the Dodgers' bullpen.
Sep 28 2022Almonte (elbow) was activated from the 15-day injured list Wednesday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Almonte made three appearances during his rehab assignment with Triple-A Oklahoma City and has been cleared to rejoin the big-league roster. The 28-year-old has been a strong bullpen piece for Los Angeles this year with a 1.15 ERA, 0.89 WHIP and 30:10 K:BB across 31.1 innings.
Sep 26 2022Almonte (elbow) completed his third minor-league rehab outing Sunday and is expected to return to the Dodgers on Wednesday, Jack Harris of the Los Angeles Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Almonte gave up two runs over two-thirds of an inning for Triple-A Oklahoma on Sunday, though both scored after he exited the contest. The right-hander looked fine despite the unpleasant stat line, throwing 10 of 16 pitches for strikes and getting unlucky on one of the hits (a bloop single). Dodgers manager Dave Roberts has indicated that Almonte will be activated Wednesday as long as he doesn't encounter any physical setbacks, and the veteran reliever should return to a prominent place in the team's bullpen after posting a 1.15 ERA, 0.89 WHIP and 30:10 K:BB while notching seven holds and a save over his first 29 outings.
Sep 17 2022Almonte (elbow) began a rehab assignment with Triple-A Oklahoma City on Saturday, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Almonte has been out with an elbow injury since early August. He should have time to make it back for at least a handful of appearances this season, though it's unclear exactly when the Dodgers expect him to return.
Sep 15 2022Almonte (elbow) threw 25 pitches to teammate Gavin Lux (neck) in a sim game Wednesday, Bill Plunkett of The Orange County Register reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Almonte was one of several injured Dodger pitchers who threw from a mound Wednesday, though he was the only one of the group who tossed to a hitter. The right-hander reportedly felt good during the sim game, with Dodgers manager Dave Roberts describing his stuff as "coming out hot," per MLB.com. Almonte is expected to toss another sim game soon before potentially heading out on a minor-league rehab assignment.
Sep 12 2022Almonte (elbow) will throw a simulated game Wednesday, Kirsten Watson of SportsNet LA reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Almonte continues to take steps forward in his rehab, with the next chance to prove his health coming later in the week. He's been on the 15-day injured list since Aug. 7 due to right elbow tightness.
Sep 9 2022Almonte (elbow) threw a bullpen session Friday, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Almonte has made good progress in recent weeks, and he has not encountered any issues since getting back on the bump. It remains to be seen what the next step in his recovery will be, but it might not be long before he is back with the big club.
Sep 5 2022Almonte (elbow) is progressing well, but he might need a rehab stint before joining the Dodgers, Jack Harris of the Los Angeles Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He threw a bullpen session Sunday and feels good and will get back on the mound Tuesday intent on using his entire pitch mix. It sounds like Almonte could join the big-league bullpen with two or three weeks to go in the regular season.
Aug 31 2022Almonte (elbow) will throw a bullpen session Wednesday, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Almonte threw off flat ground late last week, and Wednesday's throwing session marks the first time that he's been cleared for mound work since landing on the injured list Aug. 7. It's not yet clear when the right-hander will be able to begin a rehab assignment, but he's made good progress in his recovery over the last few days.
Aug 27 2022Almonte (elbow) played catch in Miami before Friday's game against the Marlins but remains without a return timeline, the Associated Press reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Almonte last pitched Aug. 3, and he hasn't thrown from a mound since going on the injured list Aug. 7. His ability to play catch is at least progress in the right direction, but the right-hander doesn't appear close to going on a rehab assignment. He isn't expected to be activated from the IL until at least mid-September.
Aug 19 2022Almonte (elbow) isn't expected to be activated until the second week of September, as his recovery is progressing more slowly than expected, Matthew Moreno of DodgerBlue.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Initial reports on Almonte suggested that he wasn't dealing with anything serious, and an MRI on his right elbow came back clean. However, it's somewhat concerning that he hasn't been able to work his way back into action as quickly as expected. Almonte last pitched Aug. 3, so the updated timeline indicates that he's slated to miss over a month of action. The right-hander has been a pleasant surprise when healthy, posting a 1.15 ERA, 0.89 WHIP and 30:10 K:BB over 31.1 innings while notching seven holds and one save.
Aug 7 2022Almonte was placed on the 15-day injured list Sunday with right elbow tightness. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It's unclear when exactly Almonte picked up the injury, as he hasn't pitched since firing a scoreless frame Aug. 3 against San Francisco. The 28-year-old has a 1.15 ERA with one save and seven holds across 31.1 innings this season, and Chris Martin could move into a higher-leverage role with Almonte and Brusdar Graterol (shoulder) on the IL.
Aug 1 2022Almonte earned a hold against Colorado on Sunday, striking out two batters over 1.1 scoreless innings. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Dodgers starter Tony Gonsolin gave up only one run but threw 92 pitches over five frames, and Almonte was brought in to protect a two-run lead in the sixth. The right-hander struck out two of the four batters he faced and registered his 10th straight scoreless outing. Almonte was outstanding in July, posting a 0.93 ERA, 0.83 WHIP and 10:3 K:BB while picking up a save and two holds over 9.2 innings. He has a sparkling 1.23 ERA across 27 appearances on the campaign.
Jul 4 2022Almonte allowed a hit and struck out one to earn the save in Monday's 5-3 win over the Rockies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Reyes Moronta made a mess of things quickly in the ninth inning, allowing a solo home run to C.J. Cron. He allowed two more baserunners aboard, and Almonte entered, promptly giving up an RBI single to Charlie Blackmon. Almonte was able to strike out Connor Joe, ending the threat and earning his first save in 18 appearances this year. In his last three outings, Almonte has been charged with two runs and four hits over two innings, so he's not in the sharpest form currently. He could still get some extra save chances in the short term with Craig Kimbrel (back) unavailable. Almonte has earned the high-leverage looks with a 1.74 ERA, 1.06 WHIP and 22:7 K:BB across 20.2 innings, and he's added four holds.
Jun 9 2022Almonte tossed a perfect inning against the White Sox on Wednesday, notching two strikeouts and earning a hold. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Almonte made quick work of Chicago in the seventh frame, needing 13 pitches to retire the side while striking out the final two batters in the inning. The right-hander picked up his second hold of the season as a result of the strong outing. Almonte has been excellent since being called up in mid-May, posting a 1.29 ERA, 1.00 WHIP and 16:6 K:BB across 14 innings.
May 13 2022Almonte pitched two perfect innings and notched four strikeouts against the Phillies on Thursday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Almonte spent his first four big-league seasons with Colorado before joining the Dodgers on a minor-league deal this spring. The right-hander was called up Thursday and looked great in his first game in a Dodgers uniform, retiring all six batters he faced, including the final three by strikeout. Los Angeles has one of the league's top bullpens this season, so Almonte doesn't figure to see much high-leverage work while he remains up in the majors.
May 12 2022Almonte's contract was selected by the Dodgers on Thursday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Almonte made 48 relief appearances for the Rockies last year and recorded a 7.55 ERA and 1.59 WHIP in 47.2 innings. He began the 2022 season at Triple-A Oklahoma City and posted a 3.52 ERA and 0.86 in 15.1 innings over 11 minor-league outings. The right-hander will join the major-league bullpen after Ryan Pepiot was sent down Thursday, but Almonte is unlikely to pitch in many high-leverage situations.
Apr 4 2022The Dodgers reassigned Almonte to minor-league camp Monday, Bill Plunkett of The Orange County Register reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Almonte was one of nine non-roster invitees that the Dodgers shipped out of big-league camp with Opening Day just four days away. The 27-year-old made 48 appearances in the majors with the Rockies in 2021 and produced a 7.55 ERA over 47.2 innings, but he wasn't able to secure a spot in a Dodgers bullpen that contained more high-quality competition.
Mar 13 2022Almonte signed a minor-league contract with the Dodgers on Sunday that includes an invite to major-league spring training, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Almonte spent the first four years of his major-league career in Colorado, and he made a career-high 48 relief appearances for the Rockies in 2021. During that time, he posted a career-worst 7.55 ERA and 1.59 WHIP in 47.2 innings and blew all three of his save chances. The right-hander will earn $1.5 million if he earns a big-league roster spot with the Dodgers in 2022.
Sep 3 2021Almonte (1-3) was tagged with the loss in relief Thursday against Atlanta after allowing three runs on three hits across 1.1 innings. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Almonte retired Jorge Soler to close the fourth inning, but he wasn't effective in the fifth and allowed the three runs that allowed Atlanta to turn things around -- a sac fly from Dansby Swanson that scored Freddie Freeman and a two-run home run from Adam Duvall. Almonte had tossed three straight scoreless appearances before this outing, and he owns a 3.95 ERA across 13.2 innings (10 games) since the beginning of August.
Aug 5 2021Almonte (undisclosed) was reinstated from the COVID-19 injured list Thursday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Almonte landed on the COVID-19 IL on July 16, but he threw a bullpen session in late July and recently made two rehab appearances at Triple-A Albuquerque. During his rehab outings, he allowed a hit and a walk while striking out one in two scoreless innings. The right-hander will serve as a late reliever once again, but he's unlikely to see many high-leverage chances since he's posted a 10.67 ERA and 1.93 WHIP in 27 innings across 31 relief appearances this year.
Jul 27 2021Almonte (COVID-19 injured list) is scheduled to throw a bullpen session Tuesday at the Rockies' spring training facility in Arizona, the Associated Press reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After being placed on the COVID-19 IL on July 16, Almonte has seemingly cleared all health and safety protocols, so he's now in the process of ramping up again following his brief shutdown. Assuming Almonte checks out fine following Tuesday's bullpen session, the Rockies could have him pitch in a simulated game or head out on a brief minor-league rehab assignment before activating him. Almonte has struggled mightily this year, though, posting a 10.67 ERA and 1.93 WHIP across 27 innings out of the Colorado bullpen.
Jul 16 2021Almonte was placed on the COVID-19 injured list Friday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: While the Rockies haven't yet indicated whether Almonte has tested positive for COVID-19, he was one of several Rockies who landed on the injured list Friday. If he hasn't tested positive, the right-hander will be eligible to return as soon as he clears the league's health and safety protocols.
May 9 2021Almonte (hand) was activated from the 10-day injured list Sunday, Thomas Harding of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 26-year-old has been on the injured list since April 29 with a bruised right hand, and he'll rejoin Colorado's bullpen Sunday. Almonte has surrendered 12 runs with a 9:7 K:BB through 8.2 innings this season.
May 5 2021Almonte (hand) will throw another simulated game in St. Louis this weekend, Kyle Newman of The Denver Post reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Almonte's simulated game Tuesday went well, so he'll complete another throwing session this weekend. If his next simulated game goes well, the right-hander could be in consideration for a rehab assignment in the near future. Almonte has been sidelined since April 29 due to a right hand contusion.
May 3 2021Almonte (hand) will throw a simulated game Tuesday, Thomas Harding of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Almonte has been on the injured list since Apr. 29 due to a right hand contusion. A firm return date has yet to be disclosed, but how he fares Tuesday could indicate how close he is to activation.
Apr 30 2021Almonte (hand) will work on his mechanics while he's on the 10-day injured list, Nick Groke of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Almonte has struggled out of the bullpen early in the season, and he's posted a 12.46 ERA and 2.31 WHIP in 8.2 innings. His right hand contusion is considered minor, but manager Bud Black said that the injury provided a convenient point to take Almonte out of action. Black said Friday that he isn't sure whether Almonte will be able to return after spending the minimum of 10 days on the injured list, and it appears as though his return timetable will depend on the progress he makes with his mechanics while he's sidelined.
Apr 29 2021Almonte was placed on the 10-day injured list with a right hand contusion Thursday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Almonte has contributed 8.2 innings out of the Rockies bullpen this season, though he accrued a 12.46 ERA and 2.31 WHIP in that span. Justin Lawrence was recalled in a corresponding move.
Mar 12 2021Almonte pitched a perfect fourth inning while failing to strike out any batters in Thursday's spring loss to the Cubs. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Almonte made his second relief appearance of spring training Thursday and only required six pitches to retire the side in the fourth inning. Daniel Bard appears to be the favorite to earn save chances early in the season, but Almonte hopes to be in contention for late-game opportunities in 2021, Thomas Harding of MLB.com reports. "Any other baseball player would probably say the same thing -- you want to have that big role," Almonte said. "Whether you get it or not, you have to shoot for it. And that's something that I think I can handle." The right-hander has displayed confidence in his fastball, slider and changeup to begin the spring and has allowed just one hit and one walk while striking out one over two scoreless innings during his two relief appearances in Cactus League play.
Sep 6 2020Almonte (3-0) pitched a perfect seventh inning and struck out one, earning the win Sunday versus the Dodgers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Almonte entered the gave with the Rockies down a run, but Matt Kemp's two-run homer in the eighth gave them a one-run lead. The 26-year-old Almonte has had a solid season, with a 3.05 ERA, 0.92 WHIP and 19 strikeouts across 20.2 innings this season. He's also added a save and three holds.
Aug 4 2020Almonte picked up the save Tuesday against the Giants, tossing 1.2 scoreless innings and allowing one hit. He did not walk or strike out any batters. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Almonte was called upon to relieve ace German Marquez with the tying run at the plate and one out in the eighth inning. He induced a double play to get out of the jam, and Colorado chose to leave him on the mound in the ninth to get three more outs and notch the save. The Rockies' closer situation is hazy with Wade Davis (shoulder) placed on the injured list Sunday, but Almonte doesn't figure to be in line for many more save opportunities. Jairo Diaz sat out Tuesday after registering saves in consecutive opportunities the previous two days, and he figures to be the primary closing option while Davis is out.
Jul 26 2020Almonte fired two scoreless innings in relief as he picked up a hold during Sunday's win against the Rangers. He allowed one hit and no walks while striking out three. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Almonte had a subpar season in 2019 in which he posted a 5.56 ERA and 1.56 WHIP in 34 innings in the majors as he was shuffled between the big leagues and Triple-A Albuquerque. However, he got off to a strong start in his 2020 season debut as he allowed just one baserunner after relieving Kyle Freeland in the seventh inning. Despite his effective outing Sunday, the right-hander's fantasy value is limited as a middle reliever with inconsistent results in the big leagues.
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Jun 24 2018Almonte was recalled from Triple-A Albuquerque on Sunday.Almonte has been living out of a suitcase lately with three moves in four days. He was called up Thursday, sent down Saturday and brought right back up Sunday. This time, he'll be replacing Bryan Shaw, who hit the disabled list with a calf strain. Almonte appeared twice for the Rockies this season, allowing a pair of unearned runs over two innings.
Jun 21 2018Almonte was recalled from Triple-A Albuquerque on Thursday, Thomas Harding of MLB.com reports.Almonte will offer a fresh arm out of the Rockies' bullpen after manager Bud Black deployed six relievers in Wednesday's 10-8 win. The right-hander was scheduled to start for the Isotopes on Thursday, so he'll be available to pitch multiple innings out of the bullpen if necessary. He posted a 6.27 ERA and 22:12 K:BB across nine starts (33 innings) with Albuquerque prior to earning a promotion. Ryan McMahon was sent to the minors in a corresponding roster move.
May 1 2018Almonte is back in action with Triple-A Albuquerque after missing a little over two weeks with a nerve issue in his throwing elbow.He logged one inning (giving up one run) on April 22, and then gave up three runs over five frames on April 29, returning to a starter's workload. Almonte would be slightly interesting if he were in a different organization, but his shaky command/control paired with a future home of Coors Field limits the intrigue in 2018, even if he gets a call later this season.
Apr 10 2018Almonte was removed from his Opening Day start with Triple-A Albuquerque due to a nerve problem in his right elbow, Thomas Harding of MLB.com reports.Elbow injuries are always a bit concerning, but big-league manager Bud Black says there's no need to worry. Almonte has dealt with this problem before and is only expected to miss just a few starts. No firm timetable for his return has been released at this point, but it seems like his best-case scenario is an early May return.
Mar 19 2018Almonte was optioned to Triple-A Albuquerque on Monday, Patrick Saunders of The Denver Post reports.Almonte was in the mix for an Opening Day roster spot, but a 7.82 ERA across 12.2 Cactus League innings prompted the Rockies to send him back to the minors for some more seasoning. The 23-year-old split time between the Isotopes and Double-A Hartford in 2017, posting a combined 2.91 ERA across 111.1 innings. He could make his major-league debut at some point in 2018 if he holds his own at Triple-A to open the year.