Yonny Chirinos
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Jun 25 2024Chirinos allowed one run on three hits and three walks over five innings in a no-decision against Kansas City on Tuesday. He struck out five. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Chirinos looked solid again in his second start this season, punching out five with eight whiffs in a 78-pitch performance. Considering Miami's injury woes in the rotation, the 30-year-old right-hander should remain a starter as he's posted a 2.70 ERA with 11:3 K:BB over 10 innings so far. Chirinos currently lines up for a difficult opponent in his next outing as he draws the Phillies on the road this weekend.
Jun 23 2024Chirinos is slated to start Tuesday's game against the Royals in Kansas City. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He'll make another turn through the Miami rotation after he acquitted himself well in his Marlins debut this past Wednesday against the Cardinals, striking out six while allowing two runs on eight hits and no walks over five innings in a no-decision. With the Miami pitching staff having been decimated by injuries of late, Chirinos should have the opportunity to stick in the rotation beyond Tuesday if he continues to perform reasonably well.
Jun 19 2024Chirinos didn't factor into the decision Wednesday against the Cardinals, allowing two runs on eight hits over five innings. He struck out six. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Both runs against Chirinos came in the second inning where he allowed four straight hits to lead off the frame, including a Nolan Gorman homer. Otherwise, the 30-year-old right-hander was sharp in his 2024 debut, putting the Marlins in position for an eventual 4-3 victory. Chirinos pitched to a 5.40 ERA across 85 innings between Atlanta and Tampa Bay last season, though he pitched well with Triple-A Jacksonville this year, posting a 3.00 ERA over 12 starts. With Miami still dealing with a rash of injuries to their starting pitchers, Chirinos could warrant a longer look in the rotation. He's currently lined up for a road matchup with the Royals early next week.
Jun 18 2024The Marlins will promote Chirinos from Triple-A Jacksonville on Wednesday to start against the Cardinals, Christina De Nicola of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Chirinos signed a minor-league deal with the Marlins during the offseason and has spent all season at Triple-A, posting a 3.00 ERA and 1.26 WHIP across 66 innings over 12 starts. He'll now get another look in the big leagues, and a strong outing versus St. Louis could allow him to make a second start considering the Marlins' injury-hampered rotation.
Feb 13 2024Chirinos signed a minor-league contract with the Marlins on Tuesday, which includes an invitation to spring training, Christina De Nicola of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Chirinos was effective across 25 starts combined between the 2018 and 2019 seasons with the Rays, but a combination of struggles on the field and a serious elbow injury have derailed his opportunity in the majors since then. The Marlins have a deep rotation so Chirinos isn't likely to find immediate opportunity, though he could be a leading candidate for spot starts when injuries occur if he can stick in the organization.
Nov 14 2023Chirinos (elbow) was designated for assignment by Atlanta on Tuesday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The move frees up a spot on the 40-man roster for waiver claim Penn Murfee. Chirinos had seemed likely to be non-tendered, anyway, after posting a 5.40 ERA over 20 appearances for Tampa Bay and Atlanta in 2023. He ended the season on the 60-day injured list with an elbow problem and it's not clear what his current health status is.
Sep 5 2023Atlanta transferred Chirinos (elbow) from the 15-day injured list to the 60-day injured list Tuesday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Chirinos is done for the remainder of the regular season due to a right elbow injury. It was initially labeled as inflammation but might be more serious than that. The 29-year-old surrendered 23 earned runs in 22.1 major-league innings (five starts) with the NL East leaders in 2023 and could be a non-tender candidate this winter.
Aug 21 2023Atlanta placed Chirinos on the 15-day injured list Monday with right elbow inflammation. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Chirinos seemingly had been set to lose his rotation spot due to performance, but instead he'll go on the IL and will be sidelined at least until early September. Allan Winans was recalled from Triple-A Gwinnett in a corresponding move and will replace Chirinos in the rotation beginning with Monday's game against the Mets.
Aug 19 2023Chirinos did not factor into the decision Saturday, allowing four runs on seven hits and one walk over four innings against the Giants. He struck out four. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After giving up six runs in back-to-back starts, Chirinos only allowed four runners to score during Saturday's no-decision, including a leadoff homer to LaMonte Wade in the first. Since being acquired by Atlanta at the trade deadline (five starts), Chirinos owns an ugly 9.27 ERA and a 22:7 K:BB and has yet to go deeper than five innings. He's tentatively scheduled for a rematch with the Giants in San Francisco for his next start.
Aug 13 2023Chirinos (5-5) allowed six runs on seven hits and two walks over 4.2 innings Sunday, striking out five and taking a loss against the Mets. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Chirinos held the Mets to one run through four frames before they broke out in the fifth inning. He was charged with six runs for the second straight outing, driving his ERA up to 5.22 through 81 frames. Over his last nine starts, Chirinos has registered a brutal 8.05 ERA. His next appearance is projected to be at home against the Giants.
Aug 9 2023Chirinos escaped with a no-decision Tuesday in Atlanta's 8-6 win over the Pirates, surrendering six runs on seven hits -- including four home runs -- over five innings. He struck out five. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: A Ke'Bryan Hayes three-run blast in the first inning set the tone for Chirinos' night, but Atlanta rallied in the ninth to take the right-hander off the hook for his fifth loss of the year. He's mostly been a disaster so far for the NL East leaders since being claimed off waivers from the Rays, lurching to an 8.56 ERA, 1.68 WHIP and 13:4 K:BB through 13.2 innings over three starts, and it's no coincidence that AJ Smith-Shawver is on the same schedule as Chirinos as Triple-A. The 20-year-old struck out seven without walking a batter in a six-inning quality start for Gwinnett on Tuesday, and Atlanta could call him back up to fill the fifth starter role -- bumping Chirinos to the bullpen, or perhaps even back to the waiver wire -- as soon as this weekend's road series against the Mets.
Aug 3 2023Chirinos (1-0) earned the win Wednesday, allowing three runs on six hits and one walk over five innings against the Angels while striking out five. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After striking out Shohei Ohtani to open the bottom of the fourth, Chirinos allowed a single and a walk to the next two batters, which would eventually lead to the Angels' first run coming home. The right-hander was then relieved by Michael Tonkin in the sixth after allowing back-to-back to singles to open the frame, but not before racking up a season-high five strikeouts on the afternoon. It marked Chirinos' first win with his new club, though he's now given three or more runs in each of his last three starts.
Jul 31 2023Chirinos is scheduled to start Wednesday's game against the Angels at Truist Park, Justin Toscano of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He'll go head-to-head with the Angels' Lucas Giolito as both pitchers make their second starts for their new teams. In his Atlanta debut this past Friday against the Brewers, Chirinos lasted just 3.2 innings while giving up four runs on six hits and one walk, but he induced 10 swinging strikes on 61 pitches, good for a season-best 16.4 percent rate.
Jul 29 2023Chirinos came away with a no-decision in Atlanta's 10-7 win over the Brewers on Friday, giving up four runs on six hits and a walk over 3.2 innings. He struck out three. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Making his Atlanta debut after being claimed off waivers from the Rays last weekend, Chirinos did little to discourage his new club from trying to add more rotation depth at the trade deadline. The 29-year-old right-hander has a 4.34 ERA, 1.28 WHIP and 34:21 K:BB through 66.1 innings on the season, and he could find himself bumped to the bullpen or even off the big-league roster when Max Fried (forearm) is ready to return.
Jul 28 2023Chirinos is scheduled to start Friday's game against the Brewers in Atlanta. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Chirinos will be making his Atlanta debut Friday after the club claimed him off waivers from Tampa Bay last weekend. The 29-year-old had often worked as a primary pitcher out of the Rays bullpen this season, but he's expected to fill a traditional starting role for an Atlanta squad that has had its rotation depth tested. He'll carry a 4.02 ERA and 1.24 WHIP into Friday's contest.
Jul 23 2023Chirinos will serve as a starter for Atlanta, Mark Bowman of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Chirinos was claimed off waivers by Atlanta on Sunday, and the team sent Mike Soroka to the minors as part of a corresponding move. Max Fried (forearm) will also make another rehab start this week, so Chirinos will have an opportunity to showcase his skills as a starter. The right-hander made 15 appearances (four starts) for the Rays earlier this year and posted a 4.02 ERA and 1.24 WHIP in 62.2 innings.
Jul 17 2023The Rays designated Chirinos for assignment Monday, Ryan Bass of Bally Sports Sun reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Tampa Bay had been treating Chirinos as its de facto No. 5 starter heading into the All-Star break, but the right-hander was summoned in long relief of starter Zach Eflin during Sunday's 8-4 loss to the Royals and proceeded to give up three earned runs on four hits -- including three home runs -- in 4.2 innings. Due to his 50-pitch workload, Chirinos wasn't likely to be available for at least a few games, and his lack of freshness and poor peripherals on the season (5.31 SIERA, 4.2 K-BB%) provided enough reason for Tampa Bay to remove him from its 40-man roster. The Rays reinstated lefty Shane McClanahan (back) from the 15-day injured list in a corresponding move.
Jul 6 2023Chirinos dropped to 4-4 after allowing three earned runs on eight hits and no walks while striking out one across 2.2 innings in Wednesday's 8-4 loss to the Phillies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Of the eight hits Chirinos allowed, four went for extra bases. After a successful start to his stint in the majors beginning June 8, he has now allowed 15 earned runs across his last 18.2 innings. The Rays may need to continue to get creative with their rotation due to the number of injuries they're currently dealing with, but Chirinos hasn't been a solution of late.
Jul 5 2023Chirinos is slated to work as a bulk reliever behind opener Zack Littell in Wednesday's home game versus the Phillies, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Littell and Chirinos worked in tandem successfully during Chirinos' most recent turn through the rotation last Thursday against the Diamondbacks, so manager Kevin Cash will stick with the arrangement once again this week. After Littell tossed two scoreless frames in Arizona, Chirinos came on to pick up the win while striking out four and allowing one earned run on four hits and three walks over six innings out of the bullpen.
Jun 29 2023Chirinos (4-3) earned the win in Thursday's 6-1 victory over the Diamondbacks. He allowed a run on seven hits and three walks while striking out four over six innings. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After Zack Littell opened the game with two scoreless innings, Chirinos delivered six strong frames out of the bullpen, allowing just one run on a Lourdes Gurriel homer. It was an encouraging effort from the 29-year-old Chirinos after he was tagged for eight runs in his last outing against the Royals. Chirinos lowered his ERA to 3.64 with a 1.20 WHIP and 27:19 K:BB through 54.1 innings this season.
Jun 24 2023Chirinos (3-3) took the loss Saturday, allowing eight runs on nine hits and two walks over 5.1 innings against the Royals. He struck out three. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Chirinos allowed a season-high eight runs Saturday, including a solo homer to Drew Waters in the third and a three-run shot to Freddy Fermin in the fourth. With a handful of the Rays' starting options on the 60-day injured list, Chirinos has been thrust into the rotation for four starts, where he's posted a 6.43 ERA with a 10:8 K:BB while going fewer than six innings in each appearance. Though he will likely stick around in the Rays rotation for a while, Chirinos isn't a trustworthy option in most formats.
Jun 18 2023Chirinos (3-2) took the loss Sunday versus the Padres, allowing five runs (three earned) on six hits and two walks while striking out three over 4.2 innings. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Chirinos made his third start of the year but wasn't able to replicate his success from his previous outing. The right-hander didn't get help from his defense Sunday, and he needed 90 pitches (52 strikes) to get 14 outs. He's now at a 2.72 ERA, 1.02 WHIP And 20:14 K:BB through 43 innings over 10 appearances. Chirinos has occasionally worked behind an opener this season, which would likely help him qualify for more wins. He's projected to make his next appearance at home versus the Royals in a favorable matchup.
Jun 17 2023Chirinos will start Sunday's game against San Diego, Kristie Ackert of the Tampa Bay Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Chirinos will get the ball after throwing 3.2 scoreless innings versus Oakland on Tuesday. The right-hander will get a chance to pick up a win and a few extra innings while not working behind an opener for Sunday's series finale against the Padres.
Jun 13 2023Chirinos allowed two hits and a walk while striking out two over 3.2 scoreless innings Tuesday versus the Athletics. He did not factor in the decision. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Chirinos covered the most innings of the five pitchers the Rays used in a 2-1 loss. This was his first scoreless outing since April 23. It's unclear if Chirinos will be deployed as a traditional starter or work behind an opener going forward. He's pitched to a 2.35 ERA, 0.94 WHIP and 17:12 K:BB through 38.1 innings over nine appearances (two starts) this season. Regardless of the usage, he's lined up for a weekend appearance on the road in San Diego if he remains a part of the Rays' rotation.
Jun 8 2023Chirinos (3-1) earned the win Thursday, allowing one run on five hits over 5.2 innings against Minnesota. He struck out four and did not walk a batter. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Chirinos (3-1) was steady over 5.2 innings with the exception of a leadoff homer he surrendered to Carlos Correa in the fourth after hanging a slider in the middle of the zone. He followed up that mistake with back-to-back strikeouts and would only allow one more hitter to reach base before being relieved by Jake Diekman in the sixth. The right-hander posted a season-high four strikeouts and did not walk a batter for the first time since April 29. With Josh Flemming on the injured list (elbow), it wouldn't be surprising if Chirinos sticks around in the Rays' rotation for the time being, especially given his impressive outing against Minnesota.
May 17 2023Tampa Bay optioned Chirinos to Triple-A Durham on Wednesday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Chirinos gets the boot from the 26-man active roster after allowing three runs over 4.2 innings in Tuesday's win over the Mets. The Rays added Zack Burdi from Triple-A Durham to provide a fresh arm in the bullpen in the short term, but Tampa Bay will need to bring in another pitcher to fill Chirinos' turn in the rotation in the coming days. Both Taj Bradley and Cooper Criswell could be in store for call-ups from Triple-A Durham in the near future with replacements in the rotation needed for both Chirinos and Drew Rasmussen (elbow).
May 15 2023Chirinos will serve as a bulk reliever behind opener Jalen Beeks in Tuesday's game against the Mets, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Chirinos will be making his fourth appearance since moving into Tampa Bay's rotation, although just one has been a traditional start. He holds a 2.22 ERA this season but also has an unsightly 9:10 K:BB over 24.1 innings.
May 11 2023Chirinos (1-1) took the loss Tuesday against the Orioles, allowing two runs on five hits and four walks while striking out a batter over five innings. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Chirinos replaced Jalen Beeks to begin the third inning and kept the Orioles off the board until the sixth. He allowed back-to-back hits and a walk to load the bases before Adam Frazier's groundout to second and Austin Hays' single drove in a pair of runs. Chirinos would come back out for the seventh and send the Orioles down in order on just seven pitches. The 29-year-old now owns a 2.22 ERA, 0.99 WHIP and 9:10 K:BB over 24.1 innings. He's expected to take the bump again next week against the Mets, when he'll try to get his trouble with the free passes in line, as Chirinos has allowed eight walks over his last two outings.
May 10 2023Chirinos is slated to work in a bulk-relief role for Wednesday's game against the Orioles, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Chirinos stepped into the Tampa Bay rotation last weekend against the Yankees, covering 5.1 innings in a traditional starting role while giving up three earned runs on three hits and four walks. The performance marked a step back from how he had fared in his first four extended relief appearances, as Chirinos came into that start with a 0.64 ERA and 0.57 WHIP over 14 innings. Though he looks like he'll have a spot in the rotation until either Tyler Glasnow (oblique) is activated from the 15-day injured list or Taj Bradley is recalled from Triple-A Durham, Chirinos looks like he could jostle between starting and bulk relieving, depending on matchups and on what pitchers the Rays have available on a given day. Jalen Beeks is slated to open Wednesday's game and will likely cover one or two innings before giving way to Chirinos.
May 7 2023Chirinos is slated to start Wednesday's game in Baltimore, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Though Chirinos had unremarkable results in his first start of the season this past Friday against the Yankees -- he covered 5.1 innings and gave up three runs on three hits and four hits while failing to strike out a batter -- he'll get another turn through the Tampa Bay rotation. The Rays could look to deploy Chirinos behind an opener at some point in an effort to coax better results from him, but at least for the time being, he lines up to make a traditional start Wednesday.
May 6 2023Chirinos did not factor into the decision Friday, allowing three runs on three hits and four walks over 5.1 innings during a 5-4 win over the Yankees. He struck out zero. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Chirinos made his first start of the season Friday after posting a 0.64 ERA over 14 frames as a multi-inning reliever. He got early run support and blanked the Yankees' offense for five innings before getting into trouble in the sixth. He allowed one run to come in before he was pulled with two on and one out, but both those baserunners came around to score on a Harrison Bader home run. It wasn't the best performance for the 29-year-old, who walked four and didn't record a strikeout, but he was able to mitigate the damage and may have done enough to draw another start next week.
May 5 2023Chirinos will make his first start of the season Friday against the Yankees, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Chirinos has been excellent while working as a multi-inning reliever thus far, holding a 0.64 ERA and 8:2 K:BB over 14 frames. He'll be pitching on five days' rest Friday after tossing 4.2 frames of one-run ball and picking up a win last weekend versus the White Sox. Chirinos threw 66 pitches in that outing, so he should theoretically be able to get his pitch count up to around 80 versus the Yankees.
Apr 29 2023Chirinos (1-0) earned the win Saturday against the White Sox. He allowed one run on three hits while striking out three over 4.2 innings. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Chirinos picked up his first win of the season as the Rays' bulk pitcher. He also allowed his first run of the season thanks to a couple of Chicago doubles in the sixth. But the Rays exploded for 10 runs in the seventh to put Chirinos in line for the victory. He has made four multi-inning relief appearances this season and sports a 0.64 ERA and 0.57 WHIP.
Apr 28 2023Chirinos will work behind an opener for Saturday's game against the White Sox, Ryan Bass of Bally Sports Sun reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Chirinos is joining the Tampa Bay rotation, but the right-hander won't get a traditional start. Ryan Faucher will open the game for the Rays with Chirinos schedule to get the "bulk" innings against the White Sox.
Mar 26 2023The Rays optioned Chirinos to Triple-A Durham on Sunday, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Chirinos will open the season in the minors after losing out to Josh Fleming in the competition for the No. 5 spot in the Rays' rotation. After missing most of the past two seasons while recovering from August 2020 Tommy John surgery, Chirinos reported to camp without any limitations but wasn't able to solidify a rotation spot after logging a 6.57 ERA, 1.42 WHIP and 10:6 K:BB across 12.1 Grapefruit League innings.
Mar 1 2023Chirinos is a leading candidate to enter the Rays rotation in the absence of Tyler Glasnow (oblique), Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Chirinos has thrown just 18.1 innings since the 2020 season after undergoing Tommy John surgery. He did make a spot start towards the end of the 2022 campaign, delivering four scoreless innings against the Blue Jays. After rejoining the Rays on a one-year deal this offseason, Chirinos looked like a fringe candidate to make the roster out of spring training. However, he could now be in line for a far more significant role.
Jan 13 2023Chirinos signed a one-year, $1.275 million contract with Tampa Bay on Friday to avoid arbitration, Mark Feinsand of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Chirinos only made two appearances for the Rays last season, throwing seven scoreless innings and recording a 1.14 WHIP. While that's certainly a good sign, it's still hard to tell how well he's bounced back from undergoing Tommy John surgery back in August 2020, so there's a good chance he begins the year in Triple-A until the organization can get a better feel for where he is in the recovery process.
Sep 13 2022Chirinos was optioned to Triple-A Durham after he pitched four scoreless innings and took a no-decision in Game 2 of Tuesday's doubleheader against the Blue Jays. He allowed three hits and had two strikeouts and zero walks. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 29-year-old was called up at the 29th man for Tuesday's twin bill, so it's no surprise he's headed back to Triple-A after the spot start. Chirinos has made only two appearances for Tampa Bay this year, but he's pitched well with a 6:1 K:BB across seven scoreless frames.
Sep 9 2022Chirinos was optioned to Triple-A Durham on Friday, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Chirinos began the season on the injured list while recovering from Tommy John surgery, but he made his season debut Wednesday against Boston. He struck out four in three scoreless relief innings to earn the win, but he'll ultimately be sent down after Drew Rasmussen was reinstated from the paternity list. However, Chirinos will remain with the team on the taxi squad and should be a candidate to start next week as part of a doubleheader Tuesday.
Sep 6 2022Chirinos (elbow) was activated from the 60-day injured list Tuesday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It's been a long road back for Chirinos, who underwent Tommy John surgery in August 2020. He's finally ready to resume pitching for the big club after recently wrapping up a nine-outing rehab assignment with three of the Rays' affiliates. It's not exactly clear what role he will work in the rest of the way, but Chirinos could be deployed as a primary pitcher out of the bullpen behind opener JT Chargois in Tuesday's game against the Red Sox. Chirinos will be available on four days' rest and built up to three innings in his most recent rehab start for Triple-A Durham.
Aug 17 2022Chirinos (elbow) had his rehab assignment transferred to Triple-A Durham on Wednesday, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Chirinos has spent the last month on a rehab assignment, posting a 6.97 ERA and 1.45 WHIP in 10.1 innings over six outings between the rookie-level Florida Complex League affiliate and Single-A Charleston. He lasted three innings during his most recent appearance, and his shift to Durham will likely be the final step in his rehab process.
Aug 2 2022Chirinos (elbow) is scheduled to make a rehab appearance Tuesday for Single-A Charleston. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He had his rehab assignment transferred over from the Rays' rookie-level Florida Complex League affiliate, with whom he recently made three appearances and struck out three over four scoreless innings. He's working his way back from the surgery he underwent last fall on his fractured right elbow, a procedure that was proceeded by August 2020 Tommy John surgery. Chirinos will likely need the full 30-day rehab window to get stretched out before the Rays activate him from the 60-day injured list.
Jul 11 2022Tampa Bay manager Kevin Cash said that Chirinos (elbow) will begin a rehab assignment Saturday with the Rays' rookie-level Florida Complex League affiliate, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The upcoming appearance will mark Chirinos' first at any level since Aug. 16, 2020, as he's spent the better part of two years rehabbing from Tommy John surgery and another procedure to address a fracture of the same elbow. Chirinos had served as a starter for the Rays during the pandemic-shortened 2020 campaign, but he could be preparing for a multi-inning relief role with the big club while he's out on the rehab assignment.
Mar 22 2022Chirinos (elbow) signed a one-year, $1.175 million deal with the Rays on Tuesday, avoiding arbitration, Robert Murray of FanSided.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Chirinos will get a raise in his first season of arbitration despite the fact that Tommy John surgery prevented him from pitching at any point last season. He underwent another procedure to address a fractured elbow in September, so he'll miss an extended period again this season.
Mar 18 2022Chirinos (elbow) was placed on the 60-day injured list Friday, Neil Solondz of the Rays Radio Network reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Chirinos would be recovered from Tommy John surgery by now under ordinary circumstances, as he underwent the procedure back in August of 2020. Unfortunately, he broke his elbow in September of 2021 and had to undergo a second surgery. It's unclear when he'll pitch again, but it won't be before early June.
Oct 22 2021Chirinos fractured his elbow in late September while recovering from Tommy John surgery and wound up undergoing a second surgery, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Chirinos underwent Tommy John surgery back in August of 2020. The timing meant he was always likely to miss all of 2021, though he would have been ready for the start of next year's spring training if not for the setback. While the fracture didn't damage his surgically-repaired ligament, he now isn't expected to begin throwing again until spring training and won't be ready to begin rehab action until late April at the earliest.
Feb 22 2021Chirinos (elbow) was placed on the 60-day injured list Monday, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The move was an expected one, as Chirinos is set to miss the entire season after undergoing Tommy John surgery back in August. He'll free up a spot on the 40-man roster as the Rays add new signings Collin McHugh and Chaz Roe.
Jan 15 2021Chirinos and the Rays agreed to a one-year, $1.175 million deal Friday, avoiding arbitration, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Chirinos recorded a 2.38 ERA last season, though that came in a tiny sample of just 11.1 innings. He was shut down with an elbow strain in mid-August and eventually underwent Tommy John surgery. A typical recovery timeline would see him miss the entirety of the 2021 season.
Aug 25 2020Chirinos (elbow) underwent successful Tommy John surgery Tuesday, Juan Toribio of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Chirinos was expected to need Tommy John surgery to repair his elbow, and the procedure went smoothly Tuesday. The right-hander should miss the entirety of the 2021 season, but he could be ready for the start of the 2022 campaign if his recovery goes smoothly.
Aug 22 2020Chirinos (elbow) was transferred to the 45-day injured list in order to make room for Sean Gilmartin on the team's active roster, Juan Toribio of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After finding out Chirinos would need Tommy John surgery Friday, the Rays decided to place him on the 45-day injured list. This move is just to open up another active roster spot as Chirinos' season was already confirmed to have been over.
Aug 21 2020Rays manager Kevin Cash confirmed Friday that Chirinos would need Tommy John surgery, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Chirinos will almost certainly miss the entirety of the 2021 campaign in addition to the remainder of this season. He should have time to be ready for the start of the 2022 season, at which point he'll be 29 years old. Josh Fleming will be called up to take his place in the rotation.
Aug 19 2020Chirinos was placed on the 10-day injured list with a right elbow strain Wednesday, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Chirinos was activated from the 10-day injured list Sunday after he was sidelined with right triceps inflammation, but he'll miss at least another 10 days as a result of a right elbow strain. It's unclear when he could be ready to return to the mound. Right-hander Aaron Slegers was recalled by the Rays in a corresponding move.
Aug 16 2020Chirinos allowed two runs on five hits across 2.2 innings Sunday, striking out three in the win over Toronto. He did not factor in the decision. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: In his first start since being activated from the injured list with a tricep injury, Chirinos threw just 50 pitches but was fairly effective. He kept the Blue Jays off the board after allowing a two-run shot to Randal Grichuk with no outs in the first inning. The 26-year-old righty will carry a 2.38 ERA into Friday's home rematch with the Blue Jays.
Aug 15 2020Chirinos (triceps) is expected to come off the 10-day injured list and start Sunday against the Blue Jays, Bill Ladson of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Chirinos threw a successful bullpen session Thursday, and he'll be able to return to the mound for the series finale against the Blue Jays. His return will be a timely one with Charlie Morton (shoulder) still sidelined. Chirinos made two starts before his injury, posting a 1.04 ERA and 1.50 WHIP over 8.2 innings.
Aug 13 2020Manager Kevin Cash said Thursday that Chirinos's (triceps) bullpen session went well, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: This is fantastic news for a Rays team that is also currently without Charlie Morton (shoulder). It's not entirely clear when Chirinos will be activated, but given his successful bullpen session, it would not be surprising to see the right-hander start a game for Tampa Bay within the next week. Chirinos has allowed just one earned run in 8.2 innings pitched over two starts this season.
Aug 12 2020Chirinos (triceps) played catch Tuesday and is making very good progress according to manager Kevin Cash, Juan Toribio of MLB.com reports. "He feels really, really good," Cash said. "I think a lot of that irritation on the triceps has subsided and we're hoping to have him throw a bullpen [session] here in the next couple of days and see how that goes and if we can insert him back in." ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The right-hander clearly won't be back from the injured list when first eligible Thursday, but it appears he's been clear of any setbacks and continues to steadily progress. Getting Chirinos back as soon as possible would be especially valuable for a Rays rotation that's also missing Charlie Morton (shoulder).
Aug 7 2020Chirinos (triceps) is already feeling much better after landing on the 10-day injured list Thursday, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The news doesn't amount to a clear return timeline for the right-hander, but it doesn't sound as though he's set for a long absence. Trevor Richards took his place on the roster, though he'll be pitching in a bullpen role, with the Rays potentially set to go with a bullpen game in Chirinos' spot Saturday.
Aug 6 2020Chirinos was placed on the 10-day injured list Thursday with right triceps inflammation, Juan Toribio of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It's unclear when Chirinos picked up the injury or how long it will keep him sidelined, though he'll be eligible to return Aug. 13 should he prove ready. Trevor Richards, who was added to the roster in a corresponding move, is a candidate to start in place of Chirinos on Saturday.
Aug 2 2020Chirinos allowed one run on five hits and two walks while striking out three over 4.2 innings in Sunday's loss to the Orioles. He didn't factor into the decision. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Chirinos slightly increased his pitch count once again in his second start of the season as he fired 72 pitches, but he had to settle for another no-decision against the Orioles. If the right-hander continues to pitch effectively, he should be able to earn a fair share of wins behind the Rays' usually potent offense. His next chance to get into the win column should come at home Saturday against the Yankees.
Jul 28 2020Chirinos gave up one unearned run on four hits and two walks over four innings during Tuesday's win over the Braves. He had four strikeouts and didn't factor in the decision. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 25-year-old threw 62 pitches in his final simulated game of camp, so it wasn't a surprise to see him slightly increase his workload to 68 pitches Tuesday. Manager Kevin Cash has made a point of being extra cautious with his starters to begin the season, but Chirinos should be able to push toward 80 pitches his next time out, which is scheduled for Sunday in Baltimore.
Jul 24 2020Chiirinos, who did not report to summer camp until Sunday due to a positive COVID-19 test, impressed while working up to 62 pitches in a simulated game Thursday, Juan Toribio of MLB.com reports. "We were all really encouraged by Yonny," manager Kevin Cash said. "It was very much of a work day for him. He wasn't up there with the intent to strike everybody out -- it was basically with the intent to command his pitches. The stuff and the readings that we got in those four innings was really, really positive." ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The right-hander faced the trio of Kevin Kiermaier, Mike Brosseau and Jose Martinez and was able to get 42 of his offerings into the strike zone. Chirinos is slated to primarily serve as a traditional starter this season after often working as a bulk reliever following an opener in the last two campaigns, and he remains on track to take the hill for the first time in 2020 against the Braves on Tuesday.
Jul 23 2020Chirinos is slated to throw live batting practice Thursday for the first time since arriving in summer camp, Juan Toribio of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Manager Kevin Cash went on record earlier in the week regarding Chirinos' expected readiness for the start of the season despite the pitcher's delayed arrival in summer camp. Thursday will be another step toward validating Cash's statement, as it will give the Rays skipper a more concrete idea of what type of workload the right-hander may be capable of tolerating in his first couple of appearances, be those conventional starts or "piggyback" assignments behind temporary rotation member Trevor Richards.
Jul 19 2020Chirinos (illness) will be ready for the start of the season, Juan Toribio of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He tested positive for COVID-19 in late June, but manager Kevin Cash said Chirinos was able to get his work in while he was quarantining. The Rays' rotation order has not been officially set after Opening Day starter Charlie Morton and second starter Ryan Yarbrough, but Chirinos seems likely to take the ball in the second series at home against the Braves in what could be a two-start week. Tampa Bay has quality depth in multi-inning guys like Trevor Richards and Jalen Beeks, so it is not a lock that Chirinos will be asked to go five-plus innings in his first start of the season.
Jul 6 2020Chirinos is one of the players that's yet to be seen at Tropicana Field for the Rays' summer camp workouts, Juan Toribio of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The reason for the right-hander's absence has not been disclosed and the Rays have not officially provided a list of players not present for workouts, as per MLB protocol. Chirinos is slated to serve in a back-end rotation role after posting a 9-5 record, 3.85 ERA and 1.05 WHIP across 18 starts in 2019.
Jul 3 2020Chirinos either wasn't participating or wasn't present at Tampa Bay's workouts Friday, Neil Solondz of the Rays Radio Network reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The team didn't provide any specifics, but Chirinos wasn't working out with his teammates at Tropicana Field on Friday. It's unclear when the right-hander is expected to join the team.
Jun 6 2020Chirinos was one of several Rays pitchers that was able to throw off a mound Friday at Tropicana Field, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Chirinos took advantage of the first opportunity to utilize the bullpen mounds since workouts resumed May 25, and he, along with teammates Charlie Morton, Ryan Yarbrough and Brendan McKay, received high marks from pitching coach Kyle Snyder for their readiness. The right-hander scuffled some during his Grapefruit League appearances before spring training was suspended, but considering his versatility and the likelihood teams work with expanded staffs in any potential 2020 season that unfolds, Chirinos appears slated for consistent starts if and when the campaign kicks off.
Apr 8 2020Chirinos was on track to receive some opportunities as a traditional starter in 2020 when spring training was suspended, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The right-hander's spring didn't exactly inspire much confidence, as he posted a 9.00 ERA across six innings over three Grapefruit League starts. However, Chirinos has a solid track record at the big-league level over the past two seasons, posting sub-4.00 ERAs in each of those campaigns, along with a combined 14-10 record. The 26-year-old will still likely be utilized as a bulk reliever following an opener on occasion, but Topkin also notes the Rays may not utilize the "bullpen day" strategy as often in 2020.
Mar 7 2020Chirinos fired three scoreless innings in a Grapefruit League loss to the Twins on Friday, allowing two hits and striking out two. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The right-hander turned in a much-needed strong effort after getting knocked around for five earned runs by the Braves last Saturday. Chirinos is in a battle for a back-end rotation spot with Ryan Yarbrough, who's now fired six scoreless frames this spring.
Mar 1 2020Chirinos allowed five earned runs on six hits and a walk across two innings in a Grapefruit League loss to the Braves on Saturday. He struck out one. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Chirinos' second Grapefruit League start was in sharp contrast to his first -- a one-inning, three-strikeout effort versus the Red Sox on Monday. The right-hander got into trouble early versus Atlanta and was ultimately tagged for a two-run double and a solo home run by Adam Duvall and Pete O'Brien, respectively. Chirinos has earned rave reviews for his offseason weight loss, but he'll have to bounce back with a better performance in his next spring start to remain in the conversation for a spot in the starting rotation.
Feb 25 2020Chirinos allowed an earned run on two hits and recorded three strikeouts over one inning in a 2-2 Grapefruit League tie with the Red Sox on Monday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The slimmed-down right-hander worked around a couple of singles to Jose Peraza and Kevin Plawecki, the latter driving in the former. Outside of those hiccups, Chirinos recorded whiffs of Tzu-Wei Lin, Michael Chavis and Rusney Castillo to work out of the inning, and Juan Toribio of MLB.com reports Chirinos could already feel the benefits of his offseason work during his brief time on the mound. "I feel good," Chirinos said. "I lost some good pounds, and I feel good physically. All I'm looking for is feeling comfortable out on the mound, and thankfully that's how I'm feeling right now."
Feb 17 2020Chirinos, who has a solid chance of earning a rotation spot from the start of the season, arrived in camp 15 pounds lighter than his weight at the end of the 2019 campaign, Juan Toribio of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The right-hander was a versatile and valuable piece of the Rays' staff in 2019, going 9-5 with a 3.85 ERA and 1.05 WHIP across 26 appearances, including 18 starts. Chirinos weighed in the 240-pound range at the end of the season, and the weight he shed this offseason have already started paying dividends. The 26-year-old has already impressed with his first two bullpen sessions, with manager Kevin Cash terming Chirinos' physical appearance and performance as "awesome" thus far.
Feb 12 2020Chirinos may not be a full-time starter this season, Juan Toribio of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Rays going with a flexible approach to their pitching staff certainly wouldn't be news. Chirinos posted a 3.85 ERA over 133.1 innings in a flexible role last season and lines up to do something similar this year.
Sep 30 2019Chirinos was tagged for four runs on four hits and struck out two in 2.2 innings of relief Sunday in the Rays' 8-3 loss to the Blue Jays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Unsurprisingly, Chirinos' command has been an issue in his three appearances since returning from a six-week absence due to an inflamed middle finger on his pitching hand. The 25-year-old has served up a home run in each of those outings, leaving his role somewhat uncertain heading into Wednesday's wild-card matchup with the Athletics. If Chirinos is included on the roster for that contest, he likely won't represent one of manager Kevin Cash's preferred options in relief.
Sep 30 2019Chirinos was tagged for four runs on four hits and struck out two in 2.2 innings of relief Sunday in the Rays' 8-3 loss to the Blue Jays.
Sep 29 2019Chirinos will work behind starter Blake Snell in Sunday's regular-season finale against the Blue Jays in an effort to get him stretched out ahead of the postseason, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Chirinos last worked three innings in an appearance versus the Yankees on Tuesday, allowing an earned run on one hit. The right-hander has only logged a combined four frames over his last two outings, so he's likely to see a workload similar to his most recent turn ahead of the start of the Rays' postseason journey Wednesday.
Sep 24 2019Chirinos gave up one run on one hit and zero walks over three innings Tuesday against the Yankees. He did not factor in the decision. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Chirinos did not strike out a batter, but he was very efficient, needing just 30 pitches (18 strikes) to get through three frames. We knew Chirinos would be limited to a few innings in this outing after throwing only an inning in his first outing back from a finger injury. Chirinos could be available to pitch this weekend if the Rays are in must-win games, but he is not currently scheduled to start again this season.
Sep 23 2019Chirinos is scheduled to start against the Yankees on Tuesday, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Chirinos returned from the injured list over the weekend, making an appearance out of the bullpen Saturday against the Red Sox and allowing one run while striking out two batters in one inning. The right-hander will likely work longer Tuesday, though he'll still be limited as he slowly builds back up following his lengthy absence. Brendan McKay, who was originally scheduled to start Tuesday, is a candidate to piggyback Chirinos.
Sep 22 2019Chirinos allowed an earned run on a solo home run and also recorded two strikeouts over an inning in an extra-innings win over the Red Sox on Saturday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Manager Kevin Cash wasted no time getting Chirinos back into the swing of things following the pitcher's activation from the injured list earlier in the day. Chirinos followed starter Tyler Glasnow after the latter's three-inning stint and gave up a solo home run to Xander Bogaerts during his sole frame. Chirinos was otherwise solid over his 16 pitches, and Juan Toribio of MLB.com reports that the right-hander's role will be fluid over the last week of the season based on the team's needs and how Chirinos continues to perform.
Sep 21 2019Chirinos (finger) was activated from the 10-day injured list Saturday, Juan Toribio of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The right-hander is back, as expected, after making it through a pair of simulated games without issue. Chirinos has shown a good deal of promise at 25 years of age, posting a 3.62 ERA, 1.06 WHIP and 110:28 K:BB in 126.2 innings this season, but he's been out since early August and is not stretched out enough to start, so his fantasy appeal is limited over the rest of this season.
Sep 20 2019Chirinos (finger) will "most likely" be activated from the injured list in the next couple days, Juan Toribio of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Chirinos' recovery has seemingly gone to plan, and he is on the verge of rejoining the big club after making it through a couple simulated games without issue. Chirinos spent most of the season starting for the Rays, but with him still needing to build up some stamina, he is in line to return in a relief role.
Sep 17 2019Chirinos' (finger) next outing may be with the big-league team, but it's unclear if he will work as a starter or reliever, Juan Toribio of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He had another good simulated game this week after throwing a 20-pitch sim game last week. Chirinos probably isn't built up enough to log five-plus innings, so he would have a better shot at qualifying for a win if he comes in as a multi-inning reliever.
Sep 12 2019Chirinos (finger) is scheduled to throw another simulated game Monday, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Chirinos fired 20 pitches in a simulated game Wednesday, and he fared "really well" according to skipper Kevin Cash. The right-hander is on track for at least one more sim game before coming off the injured list.
Sep 10 2019Chirinos (finger) will play catch Tuesday and throw one inning or 20 pitches in a simulated game Wednesday, Juan Toribio of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Chirinos fired a side session Sunday without issue, and he's since been given the green light to hurl a simulated inning later in the week. He's been sidelined with a finger injury since Aug. 5.
Sep 8 2019Chirinos (finger) threw a successful bullpen session Sunday, Juan Toribio of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Chirinos has been dealing with a finger issue since early August. His next step will be a live batting practice session, which is expected to come within the next few days.
Sep 6 2019Chirinos (finger) will throw another bullpen session Sunday, Juan Toribio of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Chirinos threw a 20-pitch bullpen session Thursday, his first since landing on the IL with right middle finger inflammation. He said the finger responded well to the activity. If he makes it through Sunday's bullpen, the next step could be live batting practice. There is no set timetable for his return, but Chirinos appears on track to pitch again before the end of the regular season.
Sep 2 2019Chirinos played catch again prior to Sunday's game with his injured middle finger taped, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
Aug 27 2019Chirinos' finger has improved, and he played catch Tuesday, Juan Toribio of MLB.com reports.
Aug 25 2019Chirinos (finger) is without a clear timeline to return from the 10-day injured list but appears unlikely to be reinstated until late September, Marc Topkin of
Aug 21 2019Chirinos (finger) was cleared to resume baseball activities Wednesday, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
Aug 5 2019Chirinos was placed on the 10-day injured list with right middle finger inflammation Monday, Juan Toribio of MLB.com reports.
Aug 4 2019Chirinos (9-5) was credited with the win in Sunday's 7-2 triumph over the Marlins. He gave up one run on two hits with one walk and four strikeouts across five innings
Jul 28 2019Chirinos allowed seven runs on eight hits and three walks while fanning four over four innings Sunday against the Blue Jays. He didn't factor into the decision.
Jul 23 2019Chirinos surrendered two runs on six hits and zero walks over 5.2 innings during Tuesday's 5-4 loss to the Red Sox. He struck out five and did not factor in the decision.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jul 18 2019Chirinos (8-5) took the loss in Game 1 of Tampa Bay's doubleheader with the Yankees on Thursday, giving up five runs (four earned) on nine hits over five innings, striking out eight and walking two as the Rays fell 6-2.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jul 18 2019Chirinos (8-5) took the loss against in Game 1 of Tampa Bay's doubleheader with the Yankees on Thursday, giving up five runs (four earned) on nine hits over five innings, striking out eight and walking two as the Rays fell 6-2.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jul 17 2019Chirinos' scheduled start against the Yankees on Wednesday has been postponed<\/a> due to inclement weather.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jul 12 2019Chirinos (8-4) allowed two runs on four hits with no walks and eight strikeouts across seven innings while earning a victory against the Orioles on Friday.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jul 4 2019Chirinos didn't factor into the decision against the Yankees on Thursday, giving up three earned runs on five hits over seven innings, striking out five and walking one in the Rays' 8-4 extra-inning defeat.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jul 2 2019Chirinos will make his next start Thursday in the series opener against the Yankees, Juan Toribio of MLB.com<\/a> reports.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jun 29 2019Chirinos (7-4) took the loss in Friday's 5-0 defeat at the hands of the Rangers, allowing four runs (three earned) on five hits and four walks over six innings while striking out five.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jun 29 2019Chirinos (7-4) took the loss in Friday's 5-0 defeat at the hands on the Rangers, allowing four runs (three earned) on five hits and four walks over six innings while striking out five.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jun 27 2019Chirinos will start Friday against the Rays, JJosh Tolentino of The Athletic<\/a> reports.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jun 22 2019Chirinos allowed two runs on six hits and two walks over six innings during Saturday's 4-2 loss to the Athletics. He struck out three but did not factor in the decision.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jun 17 2019Chirinos (7-3) took the loss Monday as the Rays fell 3-0 to the Yankees, allowing three runs on five hits and a walk over six innings while striking out six.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jun 12 2019Chirinos allowed two runs on seven hits with seven strikeouts and one walk across six innings during a no-decision against the Athletics on Wednesday.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jun 8 2019Chirinos (7-2) picked up the win in Friday's 5-1 victory over the Red Sox, giving up two hits and two walks over eight scoreless innings while striking out six.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jun 1 2019Chirinos (6-2) took the loss against the Twins on Saturday, giving up four runs on nine hits over 5.1 innings, striking out seven and walking one as the Rays fell 6-2.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jun 1 2019Chirinos (6-2) took the loss against the Twins on Saturday, giving up four runs on nine hits and one walk over 5.1 innings. He struck out seven as the Rays fell 6-2.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
May 27 2019Chirinos (6-1) picked up the win in Monday's 8-3 victory over the Blue Jays, tossing five no-hit, scoreless innings while striking out seven and walking two.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
May 17 2019Chirinos allowed four hits and struck out two over 4.2 scoreless innings Friday night against the Yankees.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
May 16 2019Chirinos will serve as the primary pitcher for Friday's game against the Yankees, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times<\/a> reports.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
May 16 2019Chirinos will serve as a bulk reliever for Friday's game against the Yankees, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times<\/a> reports.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
May 11 2019Chirinos (5-1) earned the win against the Yankees on Saturday by allowing two runs on four hits over four innings. He struck out two and walked one.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
May 8 2019Chirinos is likely to serve as a bulk reliever following a yet-to-be-named opener in Saturday's game against the Yankees, Juan Toribio of MLB.com<\/a> reports.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jul 24 2018Chirinos (0-2) gave up three runs on six hits and one walk while striking out six in 6.2 innings Tuesday against the Yankees. He took the loss.This was easily the longest start of his big-league career, as he previously topped out at 5.2 innings on April 17. He threw 87 pitches Tuesday and faced 27 batters, and has yet to throw more than 90 pitches in a big-league start. Given that it's the Rays, there are no guarantees that he will stick in the rotation for another turn, but that seems likely, given how well he performed. If he does stick, his next start will likely come Sunday in Baltimore.
Jul 23 2018Chirinos was promoted from Triple-A Durham on Monday.Chirinos will head to the big leagues as he's slated to toe the rubber for Tuesday's matchup against the Yankees. He's made six appearances for the Rays in 2018 (five starts), and sits with a 3.71 ERA and 1.27 WHIP with 24 strikeouts over 26.2 innings. Chirinos figures to have his hands full, as he'll face one of the tougher lineup in the American League.
May 29 2018Chirinos (forearm) allowed four runs (three earned) on six hits over 2.2 innings in Triple-A Durham's loss to Rochester on Tuesday. He struck out six.Chirinos faced a significant upgrade in competition Tuesday after making his first rehab start with High-A Charlotte last Thursday. The right-hander wasn't nearly as effective, working up to 47 pitches during the outing and allowing a three-run home run to Kennys Vargas with two out in the third that put an end to his night. Given the less-than-ideal results and the fact he's only worked 4.2 rehab innings overall thus far, Chirinos could be due for at least one more minor-league outing before being considered for activation.
May 28 2018Chirinos (forearm), who fired two scoreless innings in his first rehab start with High-A Charlotte last Thursday, will take the mound for Triple-A Durham on Tuesday, Bill Chastain of MLB.com reports.The right-hander allowed two hits and two walks while recording two strikeouts in the 1-0 victory over Fort Myers, a encouraging start to his rehab assignment. Chirinos is expected to build up his workload Tuesday while also facing a higher level of competition, and he'll likely be reevaluated later in the week to determine if he's ready to be activated from the disabled list.
May 22 2018Chirinos (forearm) will begin a minor-league rehab assignment with High-A Charlotte on Thursday, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.Chirinos has been on the disabled list all month with a forearm strain. He reported feeling good following a live batting practice session Monday, clearing the way for him to head out on what will presumably be a lengthy rehab stint.
May 18 2018Chirinos (elbow) completed a bullpen session Friday and will throw live batting practice Monday, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.The right-hander apparently got through Friday's session without setbacks. He'll take a full two days off before getting back to work Monday against live hitters, and he appear on track for his original projected early-June return date, at a minimum.
May 17 2018Chirinos (elbow) is slated to throw a bullpen session Friday or Saturday, Jay Paris of MLB.com reports.Chirinos has been on the disabled list since May 1 and was originally projected to be out a full month. He may be trending slightly ahead of schedule, but that much will likely be either corroborated or disproven in the upcoming session. The 24-year-old sports a 3.71 ERA and 1.28 WHIP over his first 26.2 big-league innings.
May 3 2018Chirinos (elbow) was diagnosed with a mild flexor strain and will likely be sidelined for a month, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.Chirinos landed on the disabled list earlier in the week with a forearm strain. Fortunately, it was confirmed Thursday that the young right-hander avoided structural damage in his elbow, leaving the team optimistic that he could rejoin the big-league rotation around the beginning of June. Ryan Yarbrough was recalled from Triple-A Durham to take Chirinos' spot on the active roster and could ultimately make a spot start in his stead.
May 2 2018Chirinos (forearm) will see a doctor Thursday when the Rays return from their 10-game road trip, Kyle Beery of MLB.com reports.Chirinos just went on the 10-day disabled list Tuesday with his forearm strain, an injury that manager Kevin Cash has already stated the team will be extra cautious with. Ryan Yarbrough was recalled from Triple-A Durham as a result of Chirinos' injury, although the team is optimistic the latter's absence won't be an extended one.
May 1 2018Chirinos was placed on the 10-day disabled list Tuesday with a right forearm strain, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.Chirinos had issues during his bullpen session Tuesday after lasting just two innings in his most recent start, prompting the Rays to shut him down and send him to the shelf. While the team is optimistic the ailment isn't serious, forearm issues are often linked to Tommy John surgery, so Tampa Bay will proceed cautiously with the 24-year-old. More should be known after his scheduled visit with a doctor later in the week. Ryan Yarbrough was recalled from Triple-A Durham in a corresponding move and is a leading candidate to fill in for Chirinos in the rotation for the time being.
Apr 28 2018Chirinos gave up three runs on six hits and two walks while striking out three over two innings in a no-decision against the Red Sox on Saturday.Chirinos wasn't sharp at all in this one -- he also uncorked two wild pitches -- but the bullpen picked him up in a 12-6 Rays win. It was his third time facing the Red Sox already this season, and even with some regression, Chirinos still has a very respectable 3.71 ERA, 1.28 WHIP and 24:9 K:BB in 26.2 innings. Chirinos, who was recently named to the rotation officially, should have an easier go of it next weekend at home in his first career start against the Blue Jays.
Apr 22 2018Chirinos allowed two runs on four hits and two walks across 4.2 innings in a no-decision Sunday against the Twins. He struck out six.Chirinos threw 66 percent of his pitches for strikes in this one, setting a new season high in punchouts. He scattered baserunners for the most part, allowing runs in the second and third innings, but he was unable to give himself a shot at his first win by completing the fifth. Chirinos bounced back well from a shellacking by the Rangers earlier in the week, and his ERA still sits at a solid 2.92 for the season. Now officially the team's fourth starter, the 24-year-old is next scheduled to face the Red Sox next weekend.
Apr 21 2018Chirinos will start Sunday against the Twins, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.There had been speculation that Chirinos wouldn't get the nod, as he's never officially been named the team's fourth starter and struggled the last time out against the Rangers. The Rays will indeed go with the 24-year-old after all. Through his first 20 innings this season, Chirions has a 2.70 ERA. His 4.06 xFIP indicates that he's getting rather lucky but is still a competent starter. He has a solid 6.2 percent walk rate, but his rather low 18.5 percent strikeout rate limits his ceiling and his fantasy value.
Apr 21 2018Chirinos, who will start Sunday's game against the Twins, has also been officially named the Rays' No. 4 starter, Bill Chastain of MLB.com reports.Chirinos had previously been confirmed as Sunday's starter without actually having been designated as an official member of the rotation. That changed late Saturday afternoon, when manager Kevin Cash told reporters that Chirinos had built up his endurance to the point where he could take the mound every fifth day. "I just think where he got built up with his pitch count, he's comfortable now that he can provide right around that 100-pitch count," Cash said. "We've been going back and forth with it. It's not the easiest thing in the world to build these guys up. ... I think we're in a better spot now with Yonny in the rotation."
Apr 18 2018The Rays haven't listed a probable starter for Sunday's game against the Twins, suggesting that Chirinos isn't a lock to receive the nod when his turn in the rotation would come up, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.Manager Kevin Cash has never officially named Chirinos the Rays' No. 4 starter, though that seemed to be a foregone conclusion after the right-hander dazzled with 9.1 shutout innings in starts April 5 and 11 that were classified as bullpen games. The 24-year-old likely would have sewn up a rotation spot with another strong outing Wednesday against the Rangers, but that didn't come to fruition, as he was blasted for six runs on seven hits and three walks over 5.2 innings. One poor outing doesn't completely overshadow what has been an impressive body of work thus far for Chirinos, but the Rays could nonetheless give the youngster a temporary break from starting. Even if he's bypassed for the Sunday nod, there's a good chance that Chirinos would still pitch multiple innings in relief that day with another bullpen game on tap for Tampa Bay.
Apr 17 2018Chirinos (0-1) took the loss Tuesday against the Rangers, yielding six runs on seven hits and three walks over 5.2 innings while striking out three.Though Chirinos' previous starts had been labelled "bullpen games," he was given a longer leash in this one, throwing 89 pitches and only coming out after yielding a home run with two outs in the sixth. The 24-year-old hadn't given up a run in his first three appearances, so he may have due to hit a bit of a road bump eventually. Despite the poor outing, Chirinos figures to get another turn through the rotation. If he does, he'd be lined up to face the Twins on Sunday.
Apr 16 2018Chirinos will be tabbed with the start Tuesday against the Rangers, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.Chirinos will get his second start of the season and is coming off a solid outing in which he tossed 5.1 scoreless innings and struck out five. He's yet to allow a run through 14.1 innings this season and owns an impressive 0.70 WHIP. With a decent performance Tuesday, there's a chance Chirinos could earn himself a permanent role in the starting rotation.
Apr 11 2018Chirinos allowed four hits and one walk across 5.1 scoreless innings in a no-decision Wednesday against the White Sox. He struck out five.Chirinos was sharp once again as he headlined the Rays' "bullpen" game. The 24-year-old has now thrown 14.1 scoreless innings to start the season, striking out 12 while keeping a tidy 0.70 WHIP over that stretch. His third consecutive strong showing could prompt the Rays to reward him with a spot in their rotation.
Apr 11 2018Chirinos is slated to draw the start in Wednesday's "bullpen day" against the White Sox, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.Chirinos has thrown the equivalent of a complete-game shutout over his first two appearances, blanking the Red Sox in both outings over four- and five-inning stints, respectively. Topkin reports that the right-hander could parlay a third consecutive strong appearance into a No. 4 starter role.
Apr 5 2018Chirinos allowed no earned runs on three hits and no walks while striking out four across five innings Thursday against the Red Sox.Chirinos was impressive in the latest of the Rays' "bullpen days," as he got the start and needed only 54 pitches to complete five innings of shutout work. This was his second extended outing of the season, and he has now pitched a total of nine innings without allowing an earned run. If Chirinos continues to work efficiently and for several innings per outing, he could be a potential pickup for those looking for extra win potential and ratio help especially given his relief pitcher eligibility.
Apr 4 2018Chirinos will take the mound for Thursday's "bullpen day" game against Boston, Marc Topkin of The Tampa Bay Times reports.Chirinos will only go a few innings at most, but he will be the official starter for Tampa Bay's series opener against the Red Sox. The 24-year-old recently tossed four innings of work against Boston on Sunday during one of the team's previous outings where they went without a typical starter. During that contest, he didn't allow any runs off one hit, one walk and a hit batsman while collecting three strikeouts.
Apr 2 2018Chirinos fired four scoreless innings in Sunday's 2-1 loss to the Red Sox, allowing a hit, a walk and a hit batsman while recording three strikeouts.One of several relievers with appreciable starting experience in the minors, Chirinos demonstrated why manager Kevin Cash feels confident in utilizing his bullpen in a number of unorthodox ways this coming season. The 24-year-old right-hander was stellar in his season debut, and he could be called upon for several outings of similar duration as the season unfolds. Cash not only plans to deploy Chirinos in a similar long-relief role when necessary, but also as a key component of his planned "bullpen days" that will come into play whenever the Rays need a fifth starter.
Mar 25 2018Chirinos was informed Sunday that he earned a spot on the Rays' Opening Day roster, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.After delivering stellar numbers while splitting time in a starting role between Double-A Montgomery and Triple-A Durham last season, Chirinos will work as a multi-inning reliever for the Rays, who plan to deploy a four-man rotation this season. While he won't warrant immediate rostering in most deeper mixed settings, Chirinos could be an appealing pickup for fantasy owners looking for ratio stabilization if the right-hander's four-pitch mix plays up out of the bullpen like the Rays anticipate it will.
Mar 15 2018Chirinos (2-0) compiled six strikeouts while allowing an earned run on three hits and a walk over three innings in Wednesday's 9-3 Grapefruit League win over the Pirates.Chirinos bounced back nicely from a pair of rocky outings during which he'd allowed five earned runs over three innings. The trio of frames he worked Wednesday represented a spring high for the 24-year-old right-hander, who remains in the mix for a bullpen spot but feels he's versatile enough to be used as a starter in a pinch, Bill Chastain of MLB.com reports. "With the four starters they have already, just competing for a bullpen spot," said Chirinos through team interpreter Manny Navarro. "If they want me to start, I can start, whatever they need me to do."
Mar 8 2018Chirinos is one of several relievers who could be called upon to work extended innings under the Rays' plan to use the bullpen as a de facto fifth starter, Bill Chastain of MLB.com reports.Manager Kevin Cash elaborated on his plans for the Rays' pitchers Wednesday, explaining that he plans to utilize a four-man rotation for the entirety of the season if possible and deploy multiple relievers -- Chirinos among them -- as the collective fifth starter on days when one is needed. That leaves Chirinos with the possibility of multiple multi-inning stints over the course of 2018, a role that he would presumably be comfortable in, given his minor-league body of work. The 24-year-old right-hander has logged 58 starts at various stops in the Rays organization, including a career-high 22 at Triple-A Durham in 2017.
Feb 28 2018Manager Kevin Cash said Chirinos is in the mix for an Opening Day roster spot, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.The Rays already have the four starters they're planning to open the season with, but Chirinos, who has worked primarily as a starter throughout his professional career, could initially make the team in a relief role before potentially getting a look in the rotation when Tampa Bay needs a fifth starter. The well-regarded 24-year-old has impressed so far in Grapefruit League action, allowing just one hit and one walk while striking out two batters in 3.2 scoreless innings. He posted a sharp 2.73 ERA and 0.98 WHIP across 168.1 innings between Double-A Montgomery and Triple-A Durham last season.
Nov 20 2017Chirinos was added to the Rays' 40-man roster Monday.The Rays opted to protect Chirinos from the Rule 5 draft and placed him on the 40-man roster. Chirinos pitched in 23 games (22 starts) at Triple-A Durham in 2017, where he owned a 2.74 ERA and stellar 0.98 WHIP. Should he continue such dominance, it wouldn't be a surprise to see Chirinos make his MLB debut in 2018.