Alex Young
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Jun 2 2024The Reds optioned Young to Triple-A Louisville on Sunday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He'll give up his spot in the bullpen to fellow lefty Justin Wilson (shoulder), who was reinstated from the 15-day injured list in a corresponding move. Young has spent most of the season on the IL recovering from a back injury, but after being activated last week, he made three appearances out of the Cincinnati bullpen and gave up four hits and no walks over two scoreless innings.
May 28 2024The Reds activated Young (back) from the 60-day injured list Tuesday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Young is finally ready for his season debut after recovering from low back disc degeneration. The left-handed reliever allowed just one unearned run over 11 innings on his rehab assignment. Young made 63 appearances out of Cincinnati's bullpen in 2023, posting a 3.86 ERA and 50:20 K:BB in 53.2 frames.
May 2 2024Young (back) was sent to Triple-A Louisville on Thursday to begin a rehab assignment, Charlie Goldsmith of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Young has been out all season while recovering from low back disc degeneration, but he's finally ready to test things out in game action. The left-handed reliever is on the 60-day injured list, so he won't be eligible to return until late May.
Apr 24 2024The Reds transferred Young from the 15-day injured list to the 60-day IL on Wednesday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Young has been on the shelf all season while recovering low back disc degeneration, an issue that resulted in him being shut down in mid-March during spring training. Manager David Bell recently disclosed that Young wasn't expected to be ready to make his season debut until late May, so the lefty reliever's move to the 60-day injured list won't have much effect, if any, on his recovery timeline.
Apr 10 2024Reds manager David Bell said Wednesday that he anticipates Young (back) being sidelined until late May, Charlie Goldsmith of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Young is dealing with a low back disc degeneration, an injury he came into spring training with and then had a setback in mid-March. It's not clear whether the left-hander has begun a throwing program yet. Young will occupy a lefty relief role for the Reds once he's ready.
Mar 27 2024The Reds placed Young (back) on the 15-day injured list Wednesday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The left-hander has been destined to begin the campaign on the injured list after he suffered a setback with his back injury in mid-March, and that transaction is now official. It's unclear how long Young is expected to be sidelined, but he won't be eligible to be activated until the second week of April.
Mar 15 2024Young will begin the season on the injured list after having a setback with his back injury, Gordon Wittenmyer of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Young made his spring debut earlier this week but didn't retire a single batter while allowing five earned runs. As it turns out, he was still probably compromised physically and an IL stint is in the offing. It's not clear how long Young will be out, but the Reds moved quickly to replace him in the bullpen by signing Justin Wilson on Friday.
Mar 13 2024Young (back) failed to retire any of the seven batters he faced and was charged with six runs (five earned) on four hits and two walks during his relief appearance in Tuesday's 14-1 loss to the White Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Young made his Cactus League debut Tuesday after he experienced back tightness early on during his throwing progression in camp, and based on how he fared against the White Sox, he might have benefited from taking a few extra days before entering the Reds' spring pitching schedule. The Reds haven't yet indicated that Young experienced a setback during his appearance, so he'll presumably hope to iron out the kinks in his subsequent outings as he looks to secure a spot in the team's Opening Day bullpen. Young nabbed four wins, one save and 13 holds while pitching to a 3.86 ERA over 53.2 innings out of the Cincinnati bullpen in 2023.
Feb 16 2024Young (back) is expected to be sidelined for a few days, Mark Sheldon of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Young came out of a throwing session Wednesday with back tightness, but after having it looked at it appears it's a minor issue. The southpaw will open 2024 in Cincinnati's bullpen.
Feb 15 2024Young is set to be evaluated after feeling back tightness during a throwing session Wednesday, Gordon Wittenmyer of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It doesn't seem to be a major concern at this point, but Young will be examined before being cleared to resume his throwing program. The left-hander collected a a 3.86 ERA and 50:20 K:BB across 53.2 frames for Cincinnati in 2023 and, assuming health, will open 2024 in its bullpen.
Jan 11 2024The Reds and Young avoided arbitration by agreeing to a one-year, $1.16 million contract Thursday, Jon Morosi of MLB Network reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Young was eligible for salary arbitration for the first time. The left-hander had a nice showing in 2023 in a full-time relief role in Cincinnati, posting a 3.86 ERA and 50:20 K:BB across 53.2 frames.
Sep 18 2023Young (illness) was activated from the COVID-19-related injured list Monday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Young was initially shelved in late August with a hamstring injury before being shifted to the COVID-19-related IL on Sept. 9. The southpaw has pitched well for the Reds this season when healthy, posting a 3.31 ERA and 45:19 K:BB through 49 innings.
Sep 15 2023Young (COVID-19) has been sent to Triple-A Louisville to begin a rehab assignment, Gordon Wittenmyer of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Young is one of several Reds players to go on the COVID-19 injured list but has been cleared for game action. It's not clear how many rehab appearances he might need, but it shouldn't be too many considering he's been out just under a week.
Sep 9 2023The Reds transferred Young (hamstring) to the COVID-19 injured list Saturday (retroactive to Friday). ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Young has been on the injured list since late August with left hamstring tightness, and he threw a scoreless inning in a rehab appearance with Triple-A Louisville on Wednesday. However, Young's move to the COVID-19 list will ensure he remains out at least through Friday.
Sep 6 2023Young (hamstring) is set to begin a rehab assignment Wednesday with Triple-A Louisville. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Young landed on the 15-day injured list Aug. 26 due to left hamstring tightness, but the 29-year-old southpaw appears on track to be activated when first eligible this weekend. He's delivered a solid 3.31 ERA and 45:19 K:BB through 49 innings of relief for the Reds in 2023.
Aug 26 2023The Reds placed Young on the 15-day injured list Saturday with left hamstring tightness. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Young has already missed a bit of time this month due to a back injury, but now a hamstring issue will force him onto the injured list. He'll be sidelined for the next two weeks, and his roster spot will be filled by Ben Lively, who was activated from the injured list Saturday.
Aug 14 2023Young (4-1) returned from a back injury and took the loss in the first game of Sunday's doubleheader against the Pirates. He allowed two runs on one hit and one walk. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Young, who was removed from his previous outing due to back spasms, was part of a bullpen breakdown that began with Lucas Sims, who had walked a two batters including one that scored on a home run Young allowed. The Reds bullpen has come under scrutiny recently; Cincinnati relievers have a combined 5.68 ERA (26th in MLB) and thrown 50.2 innings (fifth most) over the last 14 days.
Aug 6 2023Young was removed in the eighth inning of his relief appearance in Sunday's 6-3 loss to the Nationals due to back spasms, Charlie Goldsmith of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Young faced three batters, striking out one and allowing one run on one hit and one walk in the 16-pitch appearance. The Reds will likely wait a day or two and see how he recovers from the back issue before determining whether or not Young requires a stint on the 15-day injured list.
Jul 29 2023Young allowed one hit and struck out one over one inning to earn a hold in Friday's 6-5 win over the Dodgers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Situations don't get much more high leverage than the seventh-inning spot in which manager David Bell called for the left-handed Young. The Dodgers had plated three runs, cutting Cincinnati's lead to 6-5, and the bases were loaded with lefty-hitting Max Muncy due up. Young induced a flyout, then got two more outs in the eighth before closer Alexis Diaz finished it off. The only lefty in the Reds' bullpen, Young has not allowed a run over his last 14 appearances and sports a 2.20 ERA for the season. The 29-year-old journeyman reliever has embraced a new changeup grip this season, per Charlie Goldsmith of the Cincinnati Enquirer, which helped make him a trusted bullpen arm. That's the pitch he throws most often at 37.5 percent, and opponents are batting just .159 against it.
Jul 27 2023Young retired the lone batter faced in Wednesday's 3-0 loss to the Brewers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Young finished off the seventh inning after starter Ben Lively ceded a two-run home run to Tyrone Taylor. Finishing off innings is Young's job, and he's been executing well of late. The left-hander has not allowed a run in 13 outings (8.2 innings), and owns a 1.50 ERA over the last 32 appearances (24 innings). For the season, Young has a 2.25 ERA with 38 strikeouts and 15 walks over 40 innings.
Jun 19 2023Young picked up the save in Sunday's 9-7 victory over the Astros, allowing one unearned run on one hit over one inning. He struck out one and didn't record a walk. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Young got the call in the bottom of the 10th after the Reds struck for three runs in the top half of the inning. It was a surprising decision, given Young hasn't been a late-inning option this season, but the top guys in the Reds' bullpen were presumably unavailable after pitching numerous times during Cincinnati's recent win streak. Overall, Young has been solid, posting a 2.83 ERA, 1.29 WHIP and 31:9 K:BB across 30 appearances (28.2 innings), but fantasy managers shouldn't expect him to get regular save chances moving forward.
Mar 30 2023Young had his contract selected from Triple-A Louisville on Thursday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Young inked a minor-league contract with the Reds in January and wound up claiming a spot in the Opening Day bullpen. He figures to operate in a mop-up type of role.
Jan 17 2023Young signed a minor-league contract with the Reds on Tuesday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The deal includes an invitation to major-league spring training. Young appeared in 24 games with the Giants last year, and registered a 2.39 ERA with a 20:11 K:BB ratio over 26.1 innings pitched. He'll have a chance to win a spot in the Cincinnati bullpen with a good showing in Arizona, but shouldn't be on a fantasy radar to begin 2023.
Nov 18 2022The Giants declined to tender Young a contract for 2023. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Young opened eyes with his performance as a rookie with Arizona in 2019 (3.56 ERA, 1.19 WHIP over 83.1 innings), but it's been mostly downhill since. To his credit, the left-hander put up a 2.39 ERA in 24 appearances with the Giants after joining the team via trade in July, though the front office clearly wasn't buying it.
Sep 24 2022Young (1-1) earned the win Friday by retiring the only batter he faced. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Young got the last out of the eighth inning in a 5-5 game, and the Giants pulled ahead in the top of the ninth to put him in line for the win. The southpaw has endured a rough September, allowing five runs (two earned) across 8.2 innings while adding two holds. He has a 2.53 ERA, 1.55 WHIP and 17:10 K:BB through 21.1 innings between the Giants and the Guardians this year while adding five holds and a blown save.
Sep 8 2022Young (0-1) took the loss in Game 2 of Thursday's doubleheader, allowing three runs (one earned) on a hit and two walks over two-thirds of an inning. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: An Evan Longoria error allowed the Brewers to build a first-inning rally against Young before Sean Hjelle got the final out of the frame. Young had pitched 3.2 scoreless innings over his last five appearances prior to this rough outing. He now has a 2.87 ERA, 1.72 WHIP, 14:9 K:BB and five holds through 18 appearances covering 15.2 innings between the Giants and the Guardians this year.
Sep 4 2022Young struck out two in a perfect inning, earning a hold in Sunday's 5-3 win over the Phillies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Young has made 15 of his 16 appearances this year for San Francisco. He's pitched to a 2.51 ERA, 1.67 WHIP and 13:7 K:BB across 14.1 innings with five holds and a blown save. He's been better recently with two holds and three scoreless innings across his last four outings, which suggests he's working up the bullpen hierarchy for the Giants. He's still more of a middle reliever, though the lack of solid relief pitching for the team could allow him to function as part of a setup bridge to closer Camilo Doval over the last month of the campaign.
Aug 2 2022Young was recalled from Triple-A Sacramento on Tuesday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Young was acquired from the Guardians in mid-July, and he is set to see his first big-league action since joining the Giants. He figures to work in low-leverage spots out of the bullpen.
Jul 18 2022The Guardians agreed to trade Young to the Giants in exchange for cash considerations Monday, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After he was designated for assignment Thursday, Young will head to a new home after he was dealt to the Giants on Monday. He will report to Triple-A Sacramento when he joins the organization. The reliever has a 3.77 ERA this season while pitching in Triple-A and could find himself with the Giants in the coming months.
Jul 14 2022The Guardians designated Young for assignment Thursday, Mandy Bell of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Young will now be placed on waivers, and if he goes unclaimed, he'll remain with Triple-A Columbus. The left-hander has produced a 3.77 ERA and 1.16 WHIP with 46 strikeouts over 31 frames in 29 appearances this year with Columbus.
Jul 5 2022Young was optioned to Triple-A Columbus on Tuesday, Tom Withers of the Associated Press reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Young joined the Guardians on Sunday and made his first big-league appearance of the season on the 4th of July. He tossed only six pitches and did not allow a run, but Cleveland still decided to send him down and replace him in the bullpen with Nick Sandlin.
Jul 3 2022The Guardians selected Young's contract from Triple-A Columbus on Sunday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Cleveland made a series of roster moves Sunday morning, adding a couple fresh arms in Young and James Karinchak following Saturday's doubleheader. Young, a 28-year-old lefty, owns a 4.90 career ERA in the big leagues, but he has pitched well out of the bullpen for Columbus this season (3.14 ERA in 27 appearances).
Sep 12 2021Young has allowed four runs in his last five innings. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: In his last six appearances, Young has alternated between giving up runs and scoreless efforts. He's given up nine hits and five walks while striking out just two in the aforementioned stretch. For the year, the southpaw has a 6.58 ERA, 1.77 WHIP and 43:27 K:BB across 52 innings between Cleveland and Arizona, almost exclusively as a low-leverage reliever.
Aug 27 2021Young pitched a perfect inning and struck out one to earn a hold in Friday's 4-3 loss to Boston. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The southpaw protected a two-run lead in the seventh inning before James Karinchak melted down in the eighth. The hold was Young's first with Cleveland and his fourth overall through 34 appearances. He's added a 6.51 ERA, 1.66 WHIP, 41:22 K:BB, two blown saves and a 2-6 record across 47 innings this season. Young will likely continue to see mainly low-leverage work to finish the year.
Aug 12 2021Young was called up from Triple-A Columbus on Thursday, Tom Withers of the Associated Press reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Young has a 5.59 ERA, 1.45 WHIP and 10:3 K:BB across 9.2 innings at the Triple-A level this season, split between Reno and Columbus. He also struggled to a 6.26 ERA and 1.68 WHIP across 41.2 innings with Arizona. Young was called up to replace Nick Sandlin, who was placed on the injured list Thursday with a shoulder strain.
Jul 26 2021Young was claimed off waivers by Cleveland on Monday and optioned to Triple-A Columbus, Mandy Bell of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Young was designated for assignment by the Diamondbacks last week. Expectations for a player who couldn't stick around on the team with the worst record in the league should be low, especially given that Young owns a 6.26 ERA in 41.2 innings this season. Aaron Civale (finger) was transferred to the 60-day injured list to clear a spot for Young on the 40-man roster.
Jul 21 2021The Diamondbacks designated Young for assignment Wednesday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Arizona booted Young from its 40-man roster to make room for reliever Ty Tice, who was claimed off waivers from Atlanta. Young turned in some decent numbers over 15 starts with the Diamondbacks as a rookie in 2019, but he's been ineffective while working out of the rotation or in relief across the past two seasons. Dating back to the start of the 2020 season, Young has posted a 5.83 ERA and 1.53 WHIP over 88 innings.
Jul 20 2021Young was optioned to Triple-A Reno on Tuesday, Zach Buchanan of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The left-hander surrendered seven runs (four earned) across three frames in his lone appearance since being promoted July 9, and he'll head back to Reno with Taylor Widener recalled to start Tuesday. Young has a 6.26 ERA, 1.68 WHIP and 38:20 K:BB over 41.2 innings for Arizona this season.
Jul 9 2021The Diamondbacks recalled Young from Triple-A Reno on Friday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The lefty allowed two runs in four innings with Reno after being optioned June 29. At the big-league level, Young has a 5.82 ERA through 38.2 innings in 2021, and figures to add some bullpen depth for the final three games before the break.
Jun 29 2021Young was optioned to Triple-A Reno following Monday's loss to St. Louis. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Young struggled in his last three outings (two starts) with the Diamondbacks, most recently allowing six runs on seven hits across three relief innings Monday. He'll head to Reno for the first time since 2019, where the club could opt to stretch him out for starter innings. Young, who holds a 5.82 ERA while serving primarily as a reliever across 29 appearances, should have a strong chance to return to the majors later this season. Infielder Andrew Young was recalled in a corresponding roster move.
Jun 28 2021Young (2-6) took the loss in Monday's 7-1 defeat at the hands of the Cardinals, allowing six runs on seven hits and a walk with two strikeouts in three innings. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Young relieved starter Jake Faria in the fifith and pitched two scoreless innings before surrendering six runs on six hits in a disastrous seventh frame. He's now allowed 15 runs in 16 June innings, increasing his ERA from 3.97 to 5.82 in the process.
Jun 20 2021Young (2-5) took the loss in Sunday's 9-8 defeat at the hands of the Dodgers, allowing five runs on seven hits and two walks with three strikeouts in three innings. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Young got through the game's first two innings unscathed but allowed five runs in the third and two in the fourth before being removed. This was only Young's second start since joining the rotation for bottom-feeding Arizona, as he doesn't offer much upside.
Jun 16 2021Young pitched four innings against San Francisco on Tuesday, allowing three runs on five hits and one walk while striking out two. He did not factor in the decision. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Arizona staked Young to a seven-run lead through the top half of the second inning, but he gave back three runs in the bottom of the frame and was pulled after tossing 57 pitches through four innings. The Giants eventually came all the way back to pick up the win and extend Arizona's road losing streak to 21 games. Young was making his first start of the campaign after working exclusively out of the bullpen in his first 26 appearances, so the short outing was expected, though a smoother second frame may have allowed him to work deeper into the game and potentially qualify for a win. With Arizona's rotation beset by injuries, Young could feasibly get another chance to start. If that becomes a reality, he could face the Dodgers at home Sunday.
Jun 15 2021Young will be the starting pitcher for Tuesday's game against the Giants, Zach Buchanan of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Young started 22 games for Arizona across 2019 and 2020 but has shifted to a bullpen role thus far this season, posting a 3.45 ERA and 30:15 K:BB across 28.2 relief innings. He worked three innings (57 pitches) of one-run ball in his latest outing against the A's on June 8, which was his longest appearance of the season so far. With that in mind, the Diamondbacks will likely look to get multiple innings out of the southpaw, though he's unlikely to pitch past the fourth inning Tuesday.
Jun 2 2021Young (2-4) earned the win in relief Tuesday against the Mets. He gave up one run (unearned) on one hit across one inning. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Young gave up a run in the top of the 10th inning following an RBI double from James McCann that scored Jose Peraza, but the Diamondbacks responded with two runs in the bottom of the frame -- allowing Young to earn his second victory of the campaign. The left-hander has given up runs in four of his last six outings, though, and he's looked far from dominant on the mound of late.
May 17 2021Young allowed one hit and struck out one over two scoreless innings in Sunday's 3-0 loss to Washington. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Young entered the game after starter Luke Weaver was removed due to right-shoulder discomfort. Weaver joins starters Zac Gallen (elbow) and Taylor Widener (groin) on the list of ailing starters, which leaves the team scrambling for depth. Young, who has starter experience in the minor leagues, has not built up enough to be part of the rotation at this time. He has, however, overcome a rough start. After losing three of first six appearances and posting a 5.06 ERA, Young has a 2.19 ERA with 17 strikeouts over the last 12.1 innings.
Apr 16 2021Young (0-3) was credited with the loss Friday against the Nationals after allowing one run on one hit while striking out one across 1.1 innings. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Young retired the side in order during the eighth inning and stayed for the ninth, but he couldn't get the job done and was punished by Kyle Schwarber, who blasted a mammoth walkoff homer deep into right field. The 27-year-old left-hander has endured a rough start to the season, taking three losses and allowing runs in four of his six appearances thus far.
Mar 21 2021Arizona coaches watched Young during a simulated game Saturday and appeared to be discussing the possibility he's tipping pitches, Nick Piecoro of the Arizona Republic reports. "That's the stuff we're keyed in on and we always want to make sure we're doing our job as a coach to prevent those types of things," manage Torey Lovullo said. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Young was roughed up in his last outing March 14, when the Giants tagged him for five runs and eight hits over three innings. While the coaches did not confirm if Young has a tell in his delivery, it is something they are monitoring. The left-hander is being stretched out during spring training, but he's not expected to be part of the rotation to start the 2021 season.
Mar 9 2021Young allowed two hits and one walk while striking out three over three scoreless innings in Monday's spring game against San Francisco. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Young, who followed starter Caleb Smith on Monday, has had a clean spring thus far, working around three hits and a walk while striking out four over five scoreless innings. "One of the things that stands out about him when he's throwing the ball very well is the cleanliness of his innings," manager Torey Lovullo said to Steve Gilbert of MLB.com. "It's just pounding the zone, strike one. You look up and he's walking off, and he's thrown eight or nine pitches." Young is among a trio of pitchers -- along with Corbin Martin and Taylor Clarke -- who could either be depth starters or sneak into the rotation.
Sep 23 2020Young allowed three runs over five innings, giving up six hits and a walk while striking out five during Wednesday's 7-3 win over the Rangers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Young and Rangers' starter Wes Benjamin both tossed five innings of three-run ball, with Young's run support coming immediately after both left the ballgame. Young concludes his season with a 5.44 ERA and a streak of allowing at least two runs in each of his past seven starts.
Sep 17 2020Young (2-4) gave up six runs on eight hits and a walk over 2.2 innings on Thursday, as the Diamondbacks fell to the Angels 7-3. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Making his sixth start of the season, Young lost his third straight and buoyed his season ERA to 5.44. Young's role is liable to change given his struggles of late.
Sep 14 2020Young is listed as the Diamondbacks' probable starter for Thursday's series finale against the Angels. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: In his last appearance Sept. 11, Young worked out of the bullpen in what amounted to a piggyback outing between him and Caleb Smith, who was making his Diamondbacks debut and his first start since he tested positive for COVID-19 in late July. Smith should be stretched out enough to work longer in his scheduled start Wednesday, but Young -- who covered 5.2 innings in relief against Seattle -- will step back into the rotation Thursday. The 17-31 Diamondbacks have no visions of earning a playoff spot at this point, so manager Torey Lovullo could include Young in a six-man rotation over the final two weeks of the season with the aim of giving each of Arizona's other five starters an additional day of rest between turns.
Sep 12 2020Young (2-3) entered as a bulk-inning reliever and picked up the win Friday against the Mariners. He allowed two runs on two hits and two walks while striking out one over 5.1 innings in a 4-3 victory. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Young had been in the rotation until Friday's starter, Caleb Smith, was ready to return from the COVID-19 list. Smith was lifted after three innings (40 pitches), suggesting he will be lengthened slowly, which means Young may be paired with Smith for at least another start. He could also get a spot start in a doubleheader.
Sep 11 2020Young will shift to the bullpen as Caleb Smith (COVID-19) enters the rotation to start Friday, Nick Piecoro of the Arizona Republic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Young had a five-turn run as a starter, posting a 4.56 ERA and allowing six home runs over 23.2 innings. If the Diamondbacks need a fifth starter, it looks like they'll go with Taylor Clarke, although playing time and roles at a few positions remain fluid.
Sep 6 2020Young (1-3) allowed three runs on seven hits across 5.1 innings Sunday, striking out three and taking the loss against the Giants. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The only damage against Young on Sunday came via the long ball; he coughed up a solo shot to Chadwick Tromp in the third inning and a two-run homer to Donovan Solano in the sixth before hitting the showers. The 26-year-old southpaw owns a 4.59 ERA and 31:10 K:BB on the season. Young will face the Mariners at home Saturday.
Sep 1 2020Young (1-2) allowed four runs (two earned) on six hits and five walks across five innings in a loss to the Dodgers on Tuesday. He struck out four. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Young was a bit too wild in this appearance. Coupled with an error by Eduardo Escobar in the fifth, it was enough for Young to take his second loss of the year. The 26-year-old left-hander has a 4.50 ERA, 1.36 WHIP and 28 strikeouts through 28 innings this season. He's shown better control, walking just one batter in each of his previous three starts. Young will try to regain that form Sunday in San Francisco.
Aug 26 2020Young allowed three runs on five hits and one walk while striking out five in a no-decision against the Rockies on Tuesday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Young made his third start in place of Madison Bumgarner (back) and reached five innings for the first time. The left-hander has a 4.73 ERA over his three starts. With Bumgarner nearing a return, Young could remain in the rotation as a fill-in for Merrill Kelly (shoulder) and is expected to take the mound Sunday at home against San Francisco.
Aug 25 2020Young, who has filled in for Madison Bumgarner (back), could stick in the rotation after Arizona placed starter Merrill Kelly (shoulder) on the injured list, Steve Gilbert of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Young was expected to make his final start in place of Bumgarner on Tuesday, but he could stay in the rotation for now while Kelly deals with his injury. In two starts, Young has a 4.32 ERA with nine strikeouts and three home runs allowed over 8.1 innings.
Aug 21 2020Young (1-1) picked up his first loss in Wednesday's game against Oakland. He allowed three runs on four hits and one walk while striking out four over four innings. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The offense didn't support Young, but he was not sharp. The right-hander needed 86 pitches to get 12 outs and was done after that. This was his second start in place of Madison Bumgarner (back), who the Diamondbacks originally estimated would miss two starts while on the injured list. Bumgarner threw a bullpen session Thursday and is expected to throw a simulated game before rejoining the active roster. That suggests Young will make one more start when this spot in the rotation comes around next Tuesday at home against Colorado.
Aug 16 2020Young allowed one run on four hits and one walk while striking out of five in a no-decision against the Padres on Saturday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: This was Young's first start as a replacement for Madison Bumgarner (back), and he was not ready to get deep into a game. He was removed after 63 pitches, but the left-hander left the Diamondbacks in position to win. Bumgarner is expected to miss at least one more game, so look for Young to make his next start Thursday in Oakland.
Aug 14 2020Young will start Saturday's game against the Padres, Zach Buchanan of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Young has officially replaced Madison Bumgarner (back) in the rotation. The 26-year-old southpaw has a 3.86 ERA, 1.23 WHIP and 69 strikeouts in 77 innings as a big-league starter dating back to 2019. If Young pitches well, he could stick in the rotation for the rest of the season, as Robbie Ray, Luke Weaver and Bumgarner all have earned run averages north of 9.00 through four starts.
Aug 11 2020Young is a candidate to fill in for the injured Madison Bumgarner (back), Nick Piecoro of the Arizona Republic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Diamondbacks placed Bumgarner on the 10-day injured list Monday, and manager Torey Lovullo mentioned the left-handed Young along with right-handers Taylor Clarke and Taylor Widener as possible replacements. The manager said he's not in a hurry to name a replacement, but the Diamondbacks need to have someone in place by Aug. 18 versus Oakland, when Arizona requires a fifth starter. Young was needed for two innings Monday in Colorado, picking up the win in relief. He has a 3.00 ERA with nine strikeouts and two walks over nine frames out of the bullpen.
Aug 7 2020Young struck out one over one inning and picked up his first hold in Thursday's 5-4 win over Houston. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Young held the Diamondbacks' lead with a scoreless seventh inning before Stefan Crichton's blown save set the stage for a ninth-inning rally. Young's role in the bullpen is not clearly defined; he lost out on a rotation spot during camp, and the left-hander can be brought in at any point. Thursday's appearance was his first when the Diamondbacks were leading. Young has given up one run on two hits and two walks while striking out seven over five innings (four appearances).
Jul 18 2020Young will open the season in the bullpen, Jody Jackson of FOX Sports Arizona reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Young had been in contention with Merrill Kelly to replace Mike Leake, who elected to opt out this season due to health concerns, as the Diamondbacks' fifth starter. Young posted a 3.56 ERA in 15 starts and two relief appearances as a rookie last season, though it took a .249 BABIP to get him to that mark.
Jul 2 2020Young and Merrill Kelly are expected to be the leading candidates to replace Mike Leake as the fifth starter, Steve Gilbert of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Kelly, who led the Diamondbacks with 32 starts in 2019, may be the frontrunner, but Young is in the mix. He made 17 appearances and 15 starts in 2019. If Young enters the season as a sixth/spot starter, he still might get use as the five-member rotation will not be stretched out initially. The left-hander compiled a 3.56 ERA and 1.19 WHIP over 83.1 innings, which looks fine and warrants consideration for the rotation, but there were underlying peripherals (1.5 HR/9, 4.80 FIP, 20.3 K%) that paint a less sanguine picture. Jon Duplantier and Taylor Clarke are also around for starting depth.
Mar 4 2020Young allowed one hit and struck out two over 3.2 innings in Wednesday's spring game against the Indians. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Young came on in relief after Madison Bumgarner started. It was Young's second appearance of spring training, this one much better than the first when he allowed three runs on four hits. "It felt like pace-wise it was way better," Young told Steve Gilbert of MLB.com. "There were a couple of pitches that I kind of got away with, but overall, I felt really good, though. Everything was working." The 26-year-old left-hander may eventually land in a long relief role, but he could be a fill-in starter until Mike Leake's wrist injury is resolved.
Feb 29 2020Young allowed three runs on four hits and one walk while striking out three over two-plus innings in Friday's spring game against the Mariners. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Young made his spring debut Friday after his first scheduled start was rained out last Saturday. The left-hander cruised through the first inning, retiring all three batters without incident, but ran into trouble in the second and was eventually removed after walking the leadoff batter in the third. With Richard Morin of the Arizona Republic reporting that Mike Leake (wrist) may not be ready for Opening Day, Young could emerge as part of the first turn through the rotation.
Feb 19 2020Young will start Saturday in the Diamondbacks' Cactus League opener versus the Rockies, Steve Gilbert of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 26-year-old southpaw started 15 games for Arizona during his rookie season in 2019, posting a 3.56 ERA, 1.19 WHIP and 71:27 K:BB across 83.1 innings. With the Diamondbacks' offseason signing of Madison Bumgarner and the return of Luke Weaver from an elbow injury, Young will compete for a back-end spot in a crowded starting rotation this spring and may be more likely to find a long-relief role in the bullpen or a trip back to the minors coming out of camp.
Sep 29 2019Young allowed four hits over four scoreless innings of relief Sunday, striking out one batter in the win over San Diego. He did not factor in the decision. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Young took over for opener Taijuan Walker and scattered four singles over his four shutout innings. The rookie southpaw ends his 2019 campaign with a 3.56 ERA and 71:27 K:BB over 83.1 innings.
Sep 26 2019Young could be used as the primary starter for Sunday's season finale against the Pirates, Nick Piecoro of the Arizona Republic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: In some form, Young will pitch Sunday, either as the starter or the primary pitcher. The schedule should be finalized after Taijuan Walker (elbow, shoulder) completes a bullpen session Thursday. If all goes well, Walker will serve as Sunday's opener with Young waiting to piggyback.
Sep 23 2019Young (7-5) took the loss against the Cardinals on Monday, giving up six earned runs on seven hits over five innings, striking out five and walking two in a 9-7 defeat for the Diamondbacks. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Young couldn't manage to keep the ball in the park in this contest, serving up long balls to Tommy Edman, Paul Goldschmidt and Yadier Molina. That's been a theme for Young this year, with this giving him 14 homers conceded in just 79.1 innings. For the season the left-hander has a 3.74 ERA, 1.20 WHIP and 70:27 K:BB.
Sep 17 2019Young threw five innings in a no-decision against the Marlins on Tuesday, giving up two runs (one earned) on five hits, striking out four and walking four as the Diamondbacks eventually fell 12-6. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Young emerged with a solid final stat line, but any chance he had of getting his eighth win of the season evaporated after he exited the contest, with his bullpen getting hit for 10 earned runs following his departure. The 26-year-old continues to perform respectably for the Diamondbacks, posting a 3.27 ERA and 1.16 WHIP in 14 starts on the season.
Sep 12 2019Young (7-4) allowed six runs (one earned) on five hits with two walks and three strikeouts across 2.2 innings while taking a loss against the Mets on Thursday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: This was an ugly line, as Young gave up five hits, including two homers, and two walks in under three frames, but thanks to an error, only one run counted against his ERA. Still, this was not an outing owners were expecting after Young threw eight shutout innings in his last appearance. He owns a 3.38 ERA, 1.11 WHIP and 61 strikeouts in 69.1 innings this season. Young is expected to make his next start at home against the Marlins on Tuesday.
Sep 7 2019Young (7-3) threw eight scoreless innings for the win Saturday, allowing just two hits and striking out 12 batters in a 2-0 win over the Reds. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The only two hits Young permitted were infield singles by Jose Iglesias in the fifth inning and Curt Casali in the eighth. The rookie southpaw's 12 strikeouts were his high for the season and he had not lasted more than six innings before this outing. The 25-year-old has now won three of his last four starts and will carry a 3.38 ERA and a 1.05 WHIP into New York for a matchup with the Mets on Thursday.
Sep 1 2019Young yielded two runs on five hits over 4.1 innings Sunday, striking out five batters in the loss to the Dodgers. He did not factor in the decision.
Aug 26 2019Young (6-3) picked up the win against the Giants on Monday, giving up two runs (one earned) on four hits over 5.1 innings, striking out four and walking two as the
Aug 20 2019Young (5-3) picked up the win against the Rockies on Tuesday, giving up three earned runs on seven hits over six innings, striking out four and walking one as the Diamondbacks
Aug 16 2019Young (4-3) took the loss against the Giants on Thursday, completing five innings and giving up five runs on eight hits and two walks while striking out a pair.
Aug 10 2019Young (4-2) allowed four runs on five hits and three walks over 3.1 innings Saturday. He struck out two and took the loss in a 4-0 loss to the Dodgers.
Jul 27 2019Young (4-0) received the win Saturday against the Marlins after giving up two runs on eight hits over six innings. He struck out two and walked one.
Jul 27 2019Young (4-0) received the win Saturday against the Marlins after giving up two runs on eight hits over six innings. He struck out two and walked one.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jul 21 2019Young did not factor into the decision against the Brewers on Sunday, tossing four innings and giving up four runs on three hits and three walks while striking out five.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jul 17 2019Young (3-0) picked up the win in Tuesday's 9-2 victory over the Rangers, allowing one run on three hits and a walk over 5.1 innings while striking out four.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jul 14 2019Young is listed<\/a> as the Diamondbacks' scheduled starter for Tuesday's game against the Rangers.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jul 7 2019Young (2-0) picked up the win against Colorado on Sunday, pitching six innings and allowing only one baserunner via walk while striking out three.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jul 5 2019Young will start Sunday's game<\/a> against the Rockies.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jul 3 2019Young did not allow a baserunner while striking out one over 2.1 innings of relief in Tuesday's 5-4 loss to the Dodgers.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jun 29 2019Young will not start Wednesday's game versus the Dodgers, Zach Buchanan of The Athletic<\/a> reports.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jun 29 2019Manager Torey Lovullo is considering Young to start against the Dodgers in Los Angeles next Wednesday, Nick Piecoro of the Arizona Republic<\/a> reports.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jun 27 2019Young had his contract selected<\/a> from Triple-A Reno ahead of his scheduled start against the Giants on Thursday.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jun 27 2019Young (1-0) earned the win Thursday after holding the Giants to one run on three hits and a walk while striking out five over five innings.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jun 26 2019Young will be called up to start Thursday against the Giants, Julia Stumbaugh and Nick Piecoro of the Arizona Republic<\/a> reports.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.