Dillon Tate
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May 9 2025The Blue Jays designated Tate for assignment Friday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Tate appeared in five major-league games for the Blue Jays, allowing three runs on seven hits and six walks while striking out seven in 5.1 innings, before being optioned to Triple-A on Wednesday. Tate's removal from the 40-man roster makes room for Michael Stefanic, whose contract was selected by Toronto in a corresponding move after Andres Gimenez (quadriceps) was placed on the 10-day injured list.
May 7 2025The Blue Jays optioned Tate to Triple-A Buffalo on Wednesday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Since being promoted from Triple-A on April 20, Tate has surrendered three runs while logging a 7:6 K:BB in 5.1 innings across five appearances. He'll now head back to Buffalo to make room for Braydon Fisher, who was selected to the active roster in a corresponding move.
Apr 20 2025The Blue Jays recalled Tate from Triple-A Buffalo on Sunday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Tate's call-up was one of a series of Toronto roster moves involving relievers Sunday, as fellow righty Paxton Schultz was also summoned while righty Jacob Barnes was DFA'd and righty Nick Sandlin (lat) was placed on the 15-day IL. Tate tossed 36.2 innings over 33 regular-season big-league stints with Baltimore and Toronto last season and finished with a 4.66 ERA, 1.47 WHIP and 27:12 K:BB while picking up a win, a save and three holds. He'll likely have a low-leverage role while up with the big club.
Mar 20 2025The Blue Jays optioned Tate to Triple-A Buffalo on Thursday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Tate didn't sign with the Jays until March 10 and hasn't appeared in a spring game since then, so he'll head to Triple-A to build up for the season. The 30-year-old reliever finished 2024 with a 4.66 ERA and 1.47 WHIP across 36.2 innings, but he may be called up a few times over the course of the season to provide Toronto with a fresh bullpen arm.
Mar 10 2025The Blue Jays agreed to a one-year contract with Tate on Monday, Arden Zwelling of Sportsnet.ca reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Tate was claimed off waivers by Toronto last September before being non-tendered in November. However, he's now found his way back into the organization on a major-league deal. Tate holds a career 4.09 ERA, 1.17 WHIP and 170:65 K:BB over 215.2 innings covering parts of four seasons at the big-league level.
Nov 22 2024The Blue Jays non-tendered Tate on Friday, Shi Davidi of Sportsnet.ca reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Tate began the 2024 regular season with the Orioles, but he was designated for assignment in late August to make room for Forrest Wall on Baltimore's 40-man roster. The Blue Jays claimed Tate off waivers Sept. 1, and the 30-year-old allowed two runs on four hits and three walks while striking out four over 3.1 innings with Toronto. There was interest from the Blue Jays to bring back Tate for 2025, but the right-hander had a projected $1.9 million salary in arbitration, per Ben Nicholson-Smith of Sportsnet.ca. Across 33 major-league outings in 2024, Tate posted a 4.66 ERA and 1.47 WHIP over 36.2 innings, and now that he's entered free agency, he'll look to catch on with a team looking to add right-handed pitching to its bullpen.
Sep 18 2024The Blue Jays recalled Tate from Triple-A Buffalo on Wednesday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Tate posted a 4.59 ERA and 1.41 WHIP through 33.1 innings with the Orioles before being DFA'd by the club in August. However, he's given up just one run over five innings since joining the Jays organization Sept. 1, and he'll now return to the majors to give Toronto's bullpen a fresh arm. Luis Frias was optioned to Buffalo in a corresponding move.
Sep 1 2024The Blue Jays claimed Tate off waivers from the Orioles and optioned him to Triple-A Buffalo on Sunday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Toronto designated right-hander Paolo Espino for assignment to make room on the 40-man roster for Tate, who had made 186 relief appearances for the Orioles over parts of five of the last six seasons. He had been a trusted setup option for Baltimore from 2020 through 2022, but after spending the entire 2023 campaign on the injured list while recovering from a flexor strain, Tate has struggled to bounce back in 2024. He turned in a 4.59 ERA and 1.41 WHIP in 33.1 innings with the Orioles before being designated for assignment last week.
Aug 28 2024The Orioles designated Tate for assignment Wednesday, Dan Connolly of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The move clears a 40-man roster spot for waiver claim Forrest Wall. Tate, 30, held a 3.69 ERA and saved eight games as one of Baltimore's most-trusted relievers between the 2021 and 2022 seasons, but he missed all of 2023 with a flexor strain and hasn't been able to bounce back in 2024 with a 4.59 ERA and 23:9 K:BB over 33.1 frames.
Aug 21 2024The Orioles optioned Tate to Triple-A Norfolk on Wednesday, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Tate was recalled Tuesday and did not make an appearance in the Orioles' win over the Mets. The transaction clears a spot on the active roster for Cole Irvin, who was called up from Triple-A to start Wednesday's series finale at Citi Field.
Aug 20 2024The Orioles recalled Tate from Triple-A Norfolk on Tuesday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Tate will take Keegan Akin's (paternity list) spot in the bullpen temporarily. Tate has thrown 33.1 innings for Baltimore this season, logging a 4.59 ERA and a 1.41 WHIP with a 23:9 K:BB.
Jul 11 2024The Orioles optioned Tate to Triple-A Norfolk on Thursday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Tate will head to Triple-A after he permitted 11 runs on 18 hits over nine innings across his last seven appearances out of the Orioles bullpen. Baltimore selected the contract of right-hander Burch Smith from Norfolk in a corresponding move.
Jun 19 2024Tate allowed an unearned run on a hit and a walk while striking out one over one inning, earning the save in Wednesday's 7-6 extra-inning win over the Yankees. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Tate allowed a run to score on a sacrifice fly, and he got another out when Oswaldo Cabrera was caught stealing. Tate then struck out Jahmai Jones to complete the save, which was his first of the year. Craig Kimbrel pitched the ninth inning but took a blown save when he allowed a game-tying single to Giancarlo Stanton. Tate has pitched well in the majors this year with a 2.22 ERA, 1.19 WHIP and 16:9 K:BB over 24.1 innings, and he's added two holds and a blown save. The right-hander was a setup man in 2022 before a forearm injury wiped out his 2023 season, though he's often been used in low-leverage spots this year.
Jun 2 2024Tate (2-1) allowed two runs on four hits and struck out one over 1.1 innings to take the loss and a blown save Sunday versus the Rays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Tate ran into trouble in the eighth inning and ultimately gave up a two-run double to Jose Siri. This left Tate with the loss while also ending his 10-inning scoreless streak at the major-league level. The right-hander has a 2.79 ERA, 1.19 WHIP and 11:6 K:BB over 19.1 innings this season. While he doesn't have a save or a hold in 2024, he should continue to be an option for occasional high-leverage spots.
May 26 2024Tate (2-0) pitched 2.1 perfect innings and struck out four to earn the win over the White Sox on Saturday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Tate was locked in for a long-relief appearance, and the Orioles were able to pull ahead while he was in the game. The right-hander had spent nearly a month at Triple-A Norfolk, posting a 3.86 ERA, 0.71 WHIP and 5:0 K:BB over seven innings. The Orioles have dealt with a rough stretch of pitching injuries recently, so Tate is up as a reinforcement in the bullpen. He has a 2.40 ERA, 0.87 WHIP and 10:6 K:BB over 15 innings in the majors this season, and it looks like he could provide some length when necessary.
May 24 2024Tate was recalled by the Orioles on Friday from Triple-A Norfolk. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Tate was sent down to Baltimore's Triple-A affiliate at the end of April, but he will be brought back up as righty Jonathan Heasley gets sent down. Tate has appeared in 11 games with the Orioles this season, logging a 2.84 ERA and 1.03 WHIP with a 6:6 K:BB across 12.2 innings.
Apr 29 2024The Orioles optioned Tate to Triple-A Norfolk on Monday, Rich Dubroff of BaltimoreBaseball.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Tate holds a 2.84 ERA this season, although that's come with a 6:6 K:BB over 12.2 innings. This seems to mostly be a case of him having options left working against him, however. Cionel Perez (oblique) was reinstated from the 15-day injured list and will take over Tate's spot on the active roster.
Apr 15 2024Tate (1-0) allowed a hit over 1.1 scoreless innings to earn the win Monday over the Twins. He did not strike out or walk a batter. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Tate's usage so far has been versatile -- he's worked more than an inning twice over six appearances. Outside of allowing two runs (one earned) over one inning in his season debut March 28, Tate has been excellent. He's at a 1.29 ERA, 1.00 WHIP and 4:4 K:BB through seven innings overall, though the lack of late-inning assignments is not helping his fantasy value, especially with lackluster strikeout numbers.
Mar 11 2024Tate has allowed one hit and hit one batsman while striking out three over four scoreless innings across four Grapefruit League appearances. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Tate didn't pitch in the majors in 2023 while rehabbing a forearm injury. While he's not the favorite for saves in the Orioles' bullpen, he's put in good work in the spring to push his way into the setup mix. Tate was strong in that role in 2022, logging 16 holds, five saves, a 3.05 ERA, 0.99 WHIP and 60:16 K:BB over 73.2 innings in 2022. Tate figures to compete with Yennier Cano and Danny Coulombe for late-inning work.
Feb 19 2024Tate (forearm) threw live batting practice Monday, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Tate made just 13 rehab appearances last season because of a right forearm issue but is coming into Orioles camp without restrictions. He'll be in line for high-leverage appearances out of the Baltimore bullpen in 2024 if he can stay healthy.
Jan 11 2024The Orioles and Tate avoided arbitration by agreeing to a one-year, $1.5 million contract Thursday, Jon Morosi of MLB Network reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Tate will receive the same salary as he was paid in 2023 after he missed the entire season because of a forearm issue. With better health, the 29-year-old could return to a setup role with Baltimore in 2024.
Dec 4 2023Tate is healthy and participating in a normal throwing program this offseason, Jake Rill of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Tate was limited to just 13 rehab appearances this season because of a right forearm issue, but the Orioles are confident the reliever has finally put the injury behind him. A healthy Tate -- who posted a 3.05 ERA over 67 relief appearances in 2022 -- could provide a big boost to a Baltimore bullpen which will be without Felix Bautista (elbow) in 2024.
Jul 14 2023Tate (forearm) was shut down from throwing Friday after receiving a second opinion, Jacob Calvin Meyer of The Baltimore Sun reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Tate has been on the shelf all season with a right forearm strain, and his time on the injured list doesn't appear to be ending anytime soon. The 29-year-old righty has already embarked on two separate rehab assignments this season, and there's no telling when he'll begin his third.
Jun 30 2023Tate (forearm/elbow) is getting a second opinion Friday on his right elbow, Jake Rill of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Tate was able to restart a minor-league rehab assignment earlier this month, but he's hit yet another snag in his recovery from ongoing elbow and forearm issues. The 29-year-old has not appeared in a major-league game this season and there's no projectable timetable for when that might change.
Jun 13 2023Tate (forearm/elbow) will restart a rehab assignment with Triple-A Norfolk on Thursday Andy Kostka of TheBaltimoreBanner.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Tate had to be pulled off his initial rehab assignment due to a stress reaction in his right elbow, an injury which he says was a result of the buildup from his flexor strain, the issue which first sent him to the injury list. The reliever has been out all season.
Jun 3 2023The Orioles transferred Tate (forearm) to the 60-day injured list Saturday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Tate has been on the injured list since Opening Day, so a move to the 60-day IL doesn't impact his return date. His spot on the 40-man roster will be filled by Josh Lester, who was selected to the big-league squad from Triple-A Norfolk on Saturday.
May 26 2023Tate has been diagnosed with a stress reaction in his right elbow and will remain on the injured list, Andy Kostka of TheBaltimoreBanner.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Orioles manager Mike Elias said Friday that the new injury is unrelated to the right forearm flexor strain that Tate suffered over the offseason, but he'll be shut down again before then having to build back up. The 29-year-old was getting shelled to the tune of a 14.04 ERA through 10 minor-league rehab appearances.
May 17 2023Orioles manager Brandon Hyde said Wednesday that Tate (forearm) will make at least one more rehab appearance prior to being activated from the 15-day injured list, Nathan Ruiz of The Baltimore Sun reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Tate, who has been on the IL all season while recovering from a right forearm strain, began his rehab assignment in late April and has already made eight appearances. However, with Tate having turned in a 17.05 ERA and 3.16 WHIP across 6.1 innings in those outings, the Orioles will want to see the right-hander turn in some better results on the farm before inserting him into the big-league bullpen. Tate could be ticketed for a middle-innings role out of the bullpen once activated.
May 10 2023Tate (forearm) allowed a hit and a walk in scoreless inning in a rehab appearance Wednesday with Triple-A Norfolk. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Tate will make at least one more rehab appearance for Norfolk after his scoreless outing Wednesday. The right-hander will likely need to be able to work in back-to-back contests before he's activated from the 15-day injured list, but Tate doesn't look to be far away from making his season debut with Baltimore after missing the first six weeks with a forearm strain.
May 8 2023Orioles manager Brandon Hyde told reporters Monday that Tate (forearm) will have a rehab outing for Triple-A Norfolk on Wednesday, Nathan Ruiz of The Baltimore Sun reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Tate's rehab outing with the Tides will not be his last, Ruiz reports. The right-hander continues to make progress from the forearm strain that has sidelined him for the start of the year. It seems likely that Tate will be operating in the middle innings for the Orioles at some point in the middle of May.
Mar 30 2023Tate (elbow) was placed on the 15-day injured list Thursday, retroactive to March 27. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 28-year-old was ruled out for the first month of the season back in February due to a flexor strain, so his move to the injured list was to be expected. Tate was throwing bullpen sessions for the final two weeks of spring training, so he appears on track to be available in late April or early May.
Mar 13 2023Tate (elbow) said he will throw 20 pitches off a full mound Tuesday, Andy Kostka of The Baltimore Sun reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Tate is set to take the next step forward in his recovery from a right elbow strain after he resumed throwing off a half mound last week. The 28-year-old noted that he'll throw only fastballs in Tuesday's workout, but if all goes well, he could begin to incorporate breaking pitches in his throwing sessions to come. Tate is set to begin the season on the injured list and could be sidelined through April.
Mar 8 2023Orioles manager Brandon Hyde said that Tate (elbow) threw his first half-mound session of spring training Wednesday, Nathan Ruiz of The Baltimore Sun reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Per Andy Kostka of The Baltimore Sun, Tate's throwing session consisted of all fastballs, as the Orioles aren't yet comfortable having him put spin on the baseball while he's working back from a right elbow flexor strain. Tate is already expected to be sidelined for the first month of the season, so the Orioles may not be planning on having him throw off a full month until late in camp or until early April.
Feb 16 2023Tate will be sidelined for the first month of the season due to a flexor strain he suffered in November, Dan Connolly of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It hasn't been a good day for the Orioles' bullpen with Felix Bautista (shoulder/knee) also injured. The hope is that Tate will be ready to return around late April/early May, but flexor strains can linger and sometimes lead to more serious injuries. Tate posted a 3.05 ERA over 67 appearances for the O's last season.
Jan 13 2023Tate signed a one-year, $1.5 million contract with the Orioles on Friday to avoid arbitration, Jon Heyman of the New York Post reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Tate has evolved into a solid late-inning reliever for the Orioles, having put up a 3.05 ERA and 60:16 K:BB over 73.2 innings in 2022. He'll help set up for Felix Bautista in 2023.
Oct 2 2022Tate struck out one in a perfect ninth inning to earn a save over the Yankees on Sunday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Tate made his first appearance since coughing up a two-run homer in his last appearance. The 6-foot-2 righty has now converted five saves in six chances while posting a 2.84 ERA through 73 innings this season. He'd given up five runs (four earned) over his previous seven appearances since his last save Sep. 9.
Sep 30 2022Tate (4-4) took the loss Thursday versus the Red Sox, allowing two runs on a hit and two walks in one inning. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Tate surrendered a two-run home run to J.D. Martinez in the eighth inning, which gave the Red Sox the win. This was the fourth time in five appearances Tate has given up at least one run as he fades late in the season. The setup man has a 2.88 ERA, 0.97 WHIP, 59:13 K:BB, four saves and 16 holds through 72 innings this season.
Sep 9 2022Tate allowed one hit and struck out one over 1.1 scoreless innings while earning a save over Boston on Friday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Tate needed just 15 pitches (12 strikes) to record the final four outs of Friday's 3-2 victory. It was his first save since Aug. 26 after he earned a win in each of his last two outings. Tate is now sporting a 2.66 ERA with a 55:10 K:BB through 58 appearances. Felix Bautista (arm) was not available Friday and Tate could be in line for more ninth-inning work should Bautista miss any additional time.
Sep 7 2022Tate (4-3) allowed a run on two hits and struck out two over 1.2 innings to earn the win Tuesday over the Blue Jays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Tate was brought into the game in the fourth inning after an ineffective start from Kyle Bradish. Tate gave up an RBI double to Matt Chapman, but that was the extent of the damage, and the Orioles were able to maintain the lead. It's been a shaky run for Tate lately -- he's posted a 4.40 ERA over his last 14.1 innings, but he's been a little unlucky as evidenced by his 0.84 WHIP and 11:0 K:BB in that span. Tuesday's game had a playoff-like atmosphere, and Tate should continue to see high-leverage opportunities whenever they arise, though Felix Bautista is firmly entrenched as the closer.
Sep 3 2022Tate (3-3) allowed a hit and struck out one over 1.1 scoreless innings to earn the win Friday over the Athletics. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Manager Brandon Hyde opted not to go to Felix Bautista for a third straight day. Tate got the last out in the eighth inning and then benefited from Baltimore taking the lead in their half of the frame. He got Vimael Machin to ground into a double play to end the game. Tate has allowed three runs in his last seven innings, adding a save, two holds, a blown save and a win in seven appearances in that span. The setup man has a 2.64 ERA, 0.96 WHIP and 52:10 K:BB with three saves and 14 holds through 61.1 innings overall.
Aug 27 2022Tate retired the only batter he faced to pick up the save in a 2-0 win over the Astros on Friday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Tate was called on in relief with men on first and second and two out in the bottom of the ninth. He made quick work of former teammate Trey Mancini by striking him out on three pitches to notch his third save of the season. Closer Felix Bautista was taking a day of rest after throwing 18 pitches for the win in Thursday's game. This was Tate's first scoreless appearance in his last four.
Aug 14 2022Tate has given up three earned runs on three hits with three strikeouts and zero walks in four innings across four appearances since the Orioles sent closer Jorge Lopez to the Twins at the trade deadline. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Tate, Felix Bautista and Cionel Perez were named as candidates to see save chances by manager Brandon Hyde following Lopez's departure, but Bautista has converted all three of the team's save opportunities since the deal. Tate has two saves and 12 holds this season, though he hasn't added to either total in over a month. Perez appears locked in as the primary setup option, but Tate should continue to see high-leverage work given his 2.56 ERA, 0.99 WHIP and 46:10 K:BB over 52.2 frames.
Aug 2 2022Manager Brandon Hyde named Tate, Felix Bautista and Cionel Perez as the likely candidates to see save opportunities after the Orioles traded Jorge Lopez to the Twins on Tuesday, Nathan Ruiz of The Baltimore Sun reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Tate has two saves and 12 holds as a setup man for Baltimore this year, and he also has a 2.22 ERA and 1.01 WHIP across 48.2 innings. It's unclear exactly how Hyde's matchups-based approach will shake out, though it limits the value of all three pitchers for fantasy managers, at least until one player separates from the pack.
Jul 29 2022Tate (2-3) allowed two hits in 1.1 scoreless innings to earn the win Friday over the Reds. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Tate extended his scoreless streak to 8.1 innings over his last eight appearances. The Orioles' four-run rally in the ninth inning put him in line for the win, his first since July 8 and just his second of the year. The right-hander has a 2.22 ERA, 1.01 WHIP and 43:10 K:BB across 48.2 innings overall while adding two saves and 12 holds as a high-leverage option, though he remains a step or two below closer Jorge Lopez in the Orioles' bullpen hierarchy.
Jul 9 2022Tate (1-3) allowed a run on one hit in one inning, earning the win Friday over the Angels. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Tate gave up a solo shot to Shohei Ohtani in the top of the ninth inning, only for the Orioles to rally for the walkoff win a half-inning later. With seven runs allowed in his last 12 innings, Tate hasn't been at his sharpest lately. The right-hander has still been a reliable reliever for the Orioles, posting a 2.68 ERA, 1.07 WHIP and 34:8 K:BB through 40.1 innings while adding two saves and 11 holds in 36 appearances. The homer he allowed Friday was just the second one he's given up all year.
Jul 3 2022Tate pitched a perfect ninth inning with two strikeouts to earn the save in a 3-1 over the Twins on Sunday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Orioles setup man was called in to protect a two-run lead in a save situation after closer Jorge Lopez struggled his last couple of times out. Lopez gave up four earned runs on 0.1 innings pitched over his past two appearances to blow two saves and be tagged with two losses. It appears as if Orioles manager Brandon Hyde wanted to give Lopez a breather, and with Felix Bautista having pitched in two straight, Tate got the call.
Jun 18 2022Tate (0-3) allowed a run on a hit, a walk and a hit batter with two strikeouts in an inning, taking the loss Saturday versus the Rays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Tate pitched his way into a bases-loaded jam, and surrendered the go-ahead run on a sacrifice fly. This was his first loss and second earned run against since May 17, a span in which he's added four holds in his last 13 appearances. The right-hander still has a steady 1.95 ERA, 1.05 WHIP, 26:6 K:BB, nine holds and a save through 32.1 innings overall.
Jun 15 2022Tate allowed two hits and struck out two in a scoreless inning to earn a hold in Tuesday's 6-5 win over the Blue Jays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Tate is up to nine holds on the season, and he's earned three of them through five appearances in June. The right-hander worked the seventh inning Tuesday, and he's only allowed three runs (one earned) in 11 innings across his last 10 outings. Overall, the 28-year-old owns a 1.78 ERA, 1.02 WHIP, 24:5 K:BB, one save and an 0-2 record through 30.1 innings as a steady high-leverage arm for the Orioles.
May 30 2022Tate struck out two in a perfect inning during Monday's 10-0 win over the Red Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Tate has allowed two unearned runs in 6.2 innings across his last six appearances. He's been effective in a high-leverage role this season, posting a 1.80 ERA, 0.88 WHIP and 18:4 K:BB with a save and six holds in 22 appearances spanning 25 innings. Despite the solid work, he hasn't been able to mount a challenge to Jorge Lopez's grip on the closer role.
May 17 2022Tate (0-2) took the loss Tuesday versus the Yankees. He allowed two runs (one earned) on two hits and a walk in 1.2 innings. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Tate got into some trouble in both the sixth and seventh innings, but the runs against him were scored on a groundout and an error. The right-hander has allowed three runs (two earned) in 7.1 innings across six outings in May. The 28-year-old is at a 2.45 ERA, 0.87 WHIP and 14:3 K:BB through 18.1 innings while adding a save and five holds in 16 appearances. While he's pitched well, he hasn't done enough to challenge Jorge Lopez for the closer role.
May 10 2022Tate allowed a run on two hits and a hit batter in two-thirds of an inning, earning a hold in Tuesday's 5-3 win over the Cardinals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Tate had a 5.2-inning scoreless streak entering Tuesday, but he allowed a solo home run to Brendan Donovan in the ninth inning. The right-handed reliever didn't finish the inning, with Felix Bautista instead logged the final out to earn a save. Tate has been solid with a 2.45 ERA, 0.82 WHIP and 12:2 K:BB across 14.2 innings this season. He's added a save and four holds in 13 outings. He'll likely be the Orioles' primary closer in the near term with Jorge Lopez on the bereavement list.
May 8 2022Tate saved a 4-2 victory over the Royals in Game 2 of a doubleheader on Sunday, allowing one hit and striking out two in the ninth inning. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: With closer Jorge Lopez unavailable after throwing 25 pitches in Game 1, Tate worked around a leadoff single to strike out two and secure his first save of the season. The 28-year-old has been superb in the setup role with a 1.93 ERA and 0.71 WHIP in 14 innings across 12 games and stands to gain significant appeal if Lopez were to falter.
Apr 24 2022Tate walked one and struck one in a scoreless inning to earn a hold in Saturday's 5-4 win over the Angels. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Tate was considered a possible closer after the Orioles' bullpen shakeup just before they broke camp, but Jorge Lopez has seized that role with four saves so far. Instead, Tate's worked in more of a setup role. He has three holds and a 0-1 record through eight appearances. The right-hander has a 2.89 ERA, 0.75 WHIP and 7:1 K:BB across 9.1 innings, and he's prevented hits in four of his outings.
Apr 8 2022Tate (0-1) allowed one run and one hit with one strikeout in an inning, taking the loss Friday versus the Rays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Tate pitched a perfect seventh inning, but he allowed leadoff hitter Wander Franco to reach on a single to begin the eighth. Jorge Lopez then worked into a jam in relief of Tate, who was charged with the decisive run in the 2-1 loss. Both Tate and Lopez, as well as Paul Fry, are expected to compete for save chances early in the season, though the Orioles aren't expected to generate save opportunities often. Last season, Tate posted a 4.39 ERA, 1.24 WHIP and 49:23 K:BB through 67.2 innings. He went 0-6 with three saves, seven holds and two blown saves.
Apr 6 2022Tate (illness) threw Wednesday and is expected to be fine for Opening Day, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Tate missed some time late in camp due to a sore throat, but he's slated to join the Orioles' Opening Day bullpen following Wednesday's throwing session. Since Cole Sulser and Tanner Scott were recently traded to Miami, Tate should be firmly in the mix for high-leverage work early in the regular season.
Apr 5 2022Tate (illness) remained away from Orioles camp Tuesday, but manager Brandon Hyde said he's optimistic the right-hander will be part of the team's season-opening bullpen, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: With three scoreless appearances to open spring training, Tate was well on his way to breaking camp with a meaningful bullpen role, but a sore throat that has kept him from pitching since March 26 suddenly puts him at risk of a brief stint on the injured list to begin the season. The Orioles will likely wait and see how Tate progresses over the next two days before determining if he'll be ready to go for Friday's opener versus the Rays. Even if Tate gets the green light to join the club, his lack of recent work could put him behind Jorge Lopez and Paul Fry in the pecking order in the Orioles' wide-open competition for the closer's job. Hyde's comments Monday seemed to indicate that Lopez is viewed as the team's top leverage reliever, though the skipper could end up giving multiple pitchers opportunities to pick up saves before settling on a designated closer.
Apr 3 2022Tate (illness) looks be the leading candidate to take over Baltimore's closer role after the Orioles traded Tanner Scott and Cole Sulser to Miami on Sunday, Zachary Silver of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Tate will likely miss the next couple days of workouts while he contends with a sore throat, but he's expected to be ready to go for the start of the regular season. Baltimore's bullpen is in flux after the trade, but Tate appears to be the most likely candidate for save chances. Of course, the 52-110 Orioles had just 26 saves as a team last season, so save opportunities may not be plentiful. Paul Fry and Jorge Lopez are other candidates to factor into the mix for saves, according to Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com.
Mar 30 2022Tate hopes to be considered as a closer option this season, Rich Dubroff of BaltimoreBaseball.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Cole Sulser and Tanner Scott are the leading closer candidates for now, but manager Brandon Hyde hasn't provided much insight to specific roles for bullpen arms. Tate was solid last year with a 4.39 ERA and 1.24 WHIP, though his 49:23 K:BB doesn't profile well to a closing role unless he can trim the walk rate a bit. The right-hander added three saves, seven holds and two blown saves while posting an 0-6 record in 62 appearances. Tate has yet to allow a run or a walk in three Grapefruit League outings this season, striking out three in 3.1 innings.
Sep 25 2021Tate allowed one run on one hit and one walk with one strikeout over 1.1 innings of work en route to his third save of the season in Saturday's 3-2 win over Texas. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: While Tate did serve up a solo shot to Nathaniel Lowe, the right-hander got the job done and secured the win for Baltimore. The save is his first since July 24.
Sep 17 2021Tate allowed two hits and struck out one in two scoreless innings versus the Yankees on Thursday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After a rocky start to September, Tate has been solid with 3.2 scoreless innings in his last three appearances. The 27-year-old has been trusted with more high-leverage work as the season has progressed. He's posted a 4.77 ERA, 1.28 WHIP and 46:21 K:BB in 60.1 innings while picking up two saves, six holds, a blown save and an 0-6 record through 56 outings.
Sep 3 2021Tate (0-6) took the loss in extra innings versus the Yankees on Friday. He allowed an unearned run on one hit in one-third of an inning. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Tate was able to get Aaron Judge to ground out to end the 10th inning with a runner on third. In the 11th, Judge came around to score on a walkoff single by Giancarlo Stanton after Baltimore's offense came up flat. Tate has taken losses in three straight appearances, allowing five runs (four earned) in 1.1 innings in that span. He's struggling in higher-leverage assignments, with an ERA now at 4.69 across 55.2 innings this season.
Sep 1 2021Tate (0-5) took the loss Wednesday versus Toronto, allowing one run on one hit and a hit batter in one-third of an inning. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Tate was called upon with the game tied at 4-4 in the eighth inning. He allowed a infield single to Bo Bichette and hit Teoscar Hernandez with a pitch before Marcos Diplan allowed an inherited runner to score on a sacrifice fly for the decisive run in the game. Tate has allowed four runs in one inning while taking a loss in each of his last two appearances. The right-hander now owns a 4.72 ERA, 1.27 WHIP and 44:21 K:BB across 55.1 innings while adding two saves and six holds in 50 appearances.
Aug 31 2021Tate (0-4) allowed three runs on three hits and a walk in two-thirds of an inning, taking the loss Monday versus Toronto. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 27-year-old got the last out of the fifth inning, but struggled when he came back to the mound in the sixth. Tate allowed a game-tying RBI single to Bo Bichette and a two-run double to Teoscar Hernandez before Marcos Diplan was called upon to finish the frame. The ugly outing Monday ended a 7.2-inning scoreless streak for Tate. He has a 4.58 ERA, 1.25 WHIP and 44:21 K:BB across 55 innings this season.
Aug 21 2021Tate has not allowed a run in his last 4.2 innings. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The right-hander had a miserable stretch early in August in which he allowed six runs in just 1.2 innings, but he's corrected course since then. Tate has allowed just one hit and struck out two during his current scoreless streak. He has a 4.38 ERA, 1.21 WHIP and 43:19 K:BB across 51.1 innings overall, as well as two saves and five holds. Baltimore will need to snap its 16-game losing streak for the 27-year-old to truly see another look in a high-leverage role.
Aug 8 2021Tate allowed two runs on a hit and a walk with one strikeout in two-thirds of an inning versus Tampa Bay on Sunday. He was charged with a blown save. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The right-hander entered the game in a difficult spot with one out and the bases loaded after a terrible appearance from Paul Fry. Tate then gave up a sacrifice fly, a walk and a grand slam to Brett Phillips, although only two runs were charged to Tate. The 27-year-old is expected to see more high-leverage outings over the last two months of the season, but he's now given up six runs over his last 1.2 innings across three appearances. His ERA is up to 4.82 with a 1.31 WHIP and 41:19 K:BB with two saves and five holds in 46.2 innings overall.
Jul 25 2021Tate gave up a hit and struck out two in a scoreless ninth inning Saturday to record his second save of the season in a 5-3 win over the Nationals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 27-year-old has been getting more high-leverage work lately, and he's responded with a modest six-appearance scoreless streak during which Tate has posted a 0.40 WHIP and 6:0 K:BB over five innings with one hold in addition to Saturday's save. It's unlikely O's manager Brandon Hyde is going to change his committee approach to the closer role any time soon, but Tate's stuff is as good as anyone in the Baltimore bullpen, and he could emerge as a trusted ninth-inning option for the team.
Jul 8 2021Tate won't pitch Thursday against Toronto since the game was postponed due to inclement weather. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Tate was slated to serve as the opener Thursday, but the game will be made up as part of a doubleheader in September. The Orioles will keep the starters that they initially planned to use during their weekend series against the White Sox, while the right-hander should be available out of the bullpen.
Jun 30 2021Tate walked one and struck out two over 2.2 scoreless innings of relief Tuesday to record his first career save in a 13-3 win over the Astros. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Despite the lopsided final score, the right-hander entered the game in the seventh inning with the O's ahead only 4-3, as most of Baltimore's offense came in the final two frames. Tate has a sharp 1.88 ERA, 1.05 WHIP and 18:6 K:BB through 14.1 innings over his last 10 appearances, and the 2015 first-round pick could find himself getting more conventional save chances if he continues to impress.
Jun 24 2021Tate allowed a hit and a walk while striking out three over 1.2 scoreless innings in Wednesday's 13-0 loss to Houston. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Through 11.1 innings in June, Tate has a 2.38 ERA, 1.32 WHIP and 12:7 K:BB. The biggest flaw in the right-hander's pitching so far is a 3.5 BB/9, but he's been able to more effectively limit run-scoring opportunities lately. With a 3.81 ERA, 1.23 WHIP and 18:10 K:BB in 26 innings overall, Tate could be in line to see more high-leverage work, although such opportunities aren't going to be common given Baltimore's struggles as a team this year.
Jun 10 2021Tate allowed a hit and struck out one over one inning in Wednesday's 14-1 loss to the Mets. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Starter Matt Harvey didn't have it Wednesday, and Tate was called upon to pick up an inning in the lopsided loss. The 27-year-old had given up eight runs across his previous 10.1 innings, so it's progress that he was able to keep runs off the board this time out. He's amassed a 4.82 ERA, 1.18 WHIP and 10:5 K:BB in 18.2 innings overall. Tate has added three holds and a 0-3 record in 16 outings.
May 30 2021Tate (0-3) allowed two runs on three hits in one inning in a loss to the White Sox on Sunday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Tate worked the seventh inning Sunday. He allowed a leadoff single to Tim Anderson, an RBI triple to Nick Madrigal and another run on Yoan Moncada's single. Baltimore failed to overcome that damage, with Tate taking his second loss in as many outings. The reliever has five up six runs in his last 7.1 innings. For the year, the right-hander has a 4.91 ERA, 1.16 WHIP and 6:3 K:BB in 14.2 innings. Until he can put in better outings, Tate will likely see lower-leverage assignments.
May 28 2021Tate (0-2) allowed a run on a hit and a walk over two-thirds of an inning, taking the loss Thursday versus the White Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Tate retired the first two batters he faced, but he put the next two aboard before he was pulled from the game. Tanner Scott then allowed an inherited runner to score what was the decisive run. Tate missed nearly three weeks with a strained left hamstring. The 27-year-old has allowed a run in each of his last four appearances. He has a 3.95 ERA, 1.02 WHIP and 6:3 K:BB with two holds in 13.2 innings this season.
May 27 2021Tate (hamstring) was reinstated from the 10-day injured list Thursday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Tate's activation was expected after he had been sidelined with a strained left hamstring since early May. The right-hander made one rehab appearance for Triple-A Norfolk and should serve as a middle reliever for Baltimore going forward.
May 26 2021Tate (hamstring) will be reinstated from the 10-day injured list Thursday, Joe Trezza of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Tate began a rehab assignment Tuesday and struck out one in a perfect relief inning for Triple-A Norfolk. He had been dealing with a left hamstring strain since early May and should reclaim his role as a middle reliever once he's officially activated.
May 25 2021Tate (hamstring) began a rehab assignment with Triple-A Norfolk on Tuesday, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Tate has been out since early May with a strained left hamstring strain. The Orioles have yet to decide how many rehab outings he'll need, but it's possible he returns to the team after just one.
May 20 2021Tate (hamstring) will resume throwing off a mound in the next few days, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Tate has been on the injured list with a left hamstring strain since May 9, but he'll take a step in his recovery process when he's able to throw off the mound. The right-hander will need to face hitters before he's cleared to return to game action, but he appears to be trending in the right direction.
May 9 2021The Orioles placed Tate on the 10-day injured list Sunday with a left hamstring strain. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Tate has worked in middle relief for Baltimore this season, picking up two holds while posting a 3.46 ERA, 0.92 WHIP and 6:2 K:BB in 13 innings over 11 appearances. Rather than replacing Tate on the active roster with another reliever, Baltimore elected to recall outfielder Ryan McKenna from Triple-A Norfolk in a corresponding move.
Apr 27 2021Tate pitched 2.2 innings Tuesday, allowing one run on three hits with one strikeout versus the Yankees. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Tate took over in a long-relief assignment after starter Bruce Zimmermann was tagged for four runs in 3.2 innings. The 26-year-old Tate only gave up a solo home run to Giancarlo Stanton in the seventh inning. Through 10 innings, Tate has a 2.70 ERA, 0.90 WHIP and four strikeouts. He's picked up two holds and a loss in nine outings -- the right-hander has mostly worked in a low-leverage role.
Apr 24 2021Tate pitched two perfect innings with no strikeouts in Saturday's 7-2 loss to the Athletics. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After Wade LeBlanc and Tyler Wells combined to give up seven runs in the first four innings, the Orioles didn't have much of a chance at a win. Tate at least made sure it didn't get worse, as he pitched the seventh and eighth innings cleanly. He threw 12 of his 19 pitches for strikes. The 26-year-old right-hander has a 2.45 ERA, 0.82 WHIP and 3:2 K:BB across 7.1 innings this season. He's picked up a pair of holds and one loss in eight outings.
Apr 11 2021Tate (0-1) allowed one earned run on two walks while recording only one out in the 10th inning, taking the loss to the Red Sox on Saturday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Tate allowed the winning run to score on a wild pitch in the 10th inning. The 26-year-old has allowed an earned run in each of his last two starts. The Orioles don't have much bullpen depth, so Tate continues to have a high-leverage role despite not being a closing option. He has a 5.40 ERA in 3.1 innings.
Apr 3 2021Tate pitched a perfect eighth inning with one strikeout to earn a hold in Saturday's 4-2 win over the Red Sox ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Tate needed only 11 pitches to retire the side in the bottom of the eighth. The 2015 first-round pick was solid in his second season, posting a 3.24 ERA, 0.84 WHIP and two holds across 16.2 innings in 2020. He only made 12 appearances -- the right-hander could be a versatile option in the Orioles' bullpen, capable of working in both long-relief and higher-leverage assignments. Tate isn't expected to be in the closer conversation.
Mar 31 2021Orioles manager Brandon Hyde said Wednesday that Tate will be included on the Opening Day roster, Nathan Ruiz of The Baltimore Sun reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Tate and Cole Sulser were awarded the final two spots in the bullpen over Travis Lakins, who was optioned to the minors. With Hunter Harvey (oblique) beginning the season on the 60-day injured list, the Orioles lack an obvious top candidate to close, but Tate isn't expected to warrant much early consideration for saves. Instead, he's expected to work in middle relief, with his past experience as a starter in the minors making him a candidate to cover multiple innings when needed.
Mar 2 2021Orioles manager Brandon Hyde said Tate (finger) will make his Grapefruit League debut in Wednesday's game against Atlanta, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Tate finished the 2020 campaign on the injured list with a sprained finger on his throwing hand, but he doesn't appear to be facing any limitations thus far in spring training. He'll presumably be asked to cover an inning of relief in his first outing of the Grapefruit League slate.
Sep 22 2020Tate was placed on the 10-day injured list with a right finger sprain, retroactive to Monday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Tate pitched relatively well in 2020 while working mainly as a low-leverage reliever for Baltimore as he posted a 3.24 ERA and 0.84 WHIP over 16.2 innings. However, he'll miss the remainder of the regular season due to his finger injury. The right-hander should be ready for spring training in 2021 after his promising 2020 campaign.
Sep 5 2020Tate (1-0) pitched 1.1 scoreless innings, allowing a walk and striking out two to earn the win Saturday versus the Yankees. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Tate relieved starter Keegan Akin with one out in the sixth inning. In the bottom of the sixth, the Orioles' offense sparked to life with a five-run rally, and that put Tate in line for his first major-league win. The right-hander has a 2.45 ERA, 0.73 WHIP and 12:5 K:BB across 11 innings this season. He's allowed just two walks over 4.2 scoreless innings in his last three appearances.
Aug 17 2020Tate (forearm) was activated from the 10-day injured list Monday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Tate was struck in the arm by a line drive early in camp and spent the early part of the season in the injured list. He's expected to fill a relief role upon his return to the club and will be looking to improve upon his numbers from his 21-inning debut last season in which he struggled to a 6.43 ERA. Evan Phillips was optioned in a corresponding move.
Aug 16 2020Manager Brandon Hyde said Sunday that Tate (forearm) is nearing a return from the 10-day injured list, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports. "A couple days ago [Tate] threw an inning-plus down [at the Orioles' alternate training site in Bowie]," Hyde said. "So he's getting close." ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Tate was placed on the injured list July 22, shortly after he was struck in the right forearm by a comebacker during an intrasquad game. Now that he's progressed to the point of facing hitters, Tate has seemingly moved past the injury, and he could be activated the next time the Orioles require a fresh arm in the bullpen.
Aug 4 2020Tate (forearm) resumed throwing at the alternate training site recently, Joe Trezza of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Tate has been shut down with a sore right forearm since just before the regular season. While an exact timetable to return hasn't been established, manager Brandon Hyde said Tuesday that the right-hander is, "a couple weeks or less away" from his return if his rehab goes well. Once he's available, Tate should claim a middle relief role out of the bullpen.
Jul 23 2020The Orioles placed Tate (forearm) on the 10-day injured list Thursday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Tate won't be available out of the Orioles' Opening Day bullpen while he continues to deal with a sore right forearm, an injury he initially picked up when he was struck by a comebacker in an intrasquad game. Once he's deemed healthy, Tate projects to work in middle relief for Baltimore.
Jul 22 2020Tate (forearm) still hasn't resumed playing catch and could begin the season on the 10-day injured list, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Tate hasn't played since being hit by a comebacker during an intrasquad game July 10, and manager Brandon Hyde revealed Wednesday that he could begin the season on the injured list with Opening Day scheduled for Friday. It's unclear when the right-hander will be able to resume throwing, and how much of the season he misses remains to be seen. Once he's healthy, Tate is expected to primarily work in lower-leverage situations in 2020.
Jul 17 2020Tate (forearm) is scheduled to play catch in "a day or two" but is unlikely to be ready for Opening Day, Joe Trezza of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 26-year-old has been shut down since being hit by a comebacker during an intrasquad game last Friday, and he was still dealing with some swelling as recently as Thursday. Tate underwent an MRI, which came back clean, but his inability to throw for a week-plus shortly before the start of the season makes it difficult to see him being game ready for the season opener.
Jul 16 2020Tate (forearm) remains day-to-day with swelling in his right elbow, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Tate has been limited since being hit by a line drive in Friday's intrasquad game, and he's still being brought along slowly with swelling in his right elbow. He underwent an MRI on Saturday that came back negative, but the team is still proceeding with caution.
Jul 12 2020Tate was diagnosed with a sore right forearm after an MRI returned negative Saturday, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Tate will likely be barred from throwing for at least a few days, but with the MRI detecting no structural damage, he doesn't look to be in danger of a long-term absence. The 2015 first-round pick is vying for a spot in the Orioles' Opening Day bullpen and is expected to work mostly in lower-leverage spots this season.
Jul 11 2020Tate underwent a precautionary MRI on his right forearm Saturday, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Tate left Friday's intrasquad game after being struck in the arm by a line drive. The severity of the issue should become clear once the results of the MRI are released.
Jul 10 2020Tate suffered an apparent right forearm injury during Friday's intrasquad game when he was hit by a line drive, Nathan Ruiz of The Baltimore Sun reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Tate took a line drive to the right arm while pitching Friday and immediately received medical attention. The exact nature and severity of the injury are unclear, but the Orioles ended the game after the injury occurred.
Aug 23 2019Tate was recalled from Triple-A Norfolk on Friday.
Aug 4 2019The Orioles optioned Tate to Triple-A Norfolk following Sunday's 6-5 win over the Blue Jays, Rich Dubroff of BaltimoreBaseball.com reports.
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Jul 24 2018Tate was a healthy scratch for Tuesday's game with Double-A Trenton, Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic reports.Tate appears to be the centerpiece prospect for the Yankees to acquire Zach Britton from the Orioles, and the team wasn't going to risk him starting Tuesday as trade talks progress. Nothing is official at this point but the two sides seem to be closing in on an agreement.