Ian Hamilton
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Jun 24 2025Hamilton allowed two hits and issued one walk while striking out two batters over two scoreless innings Monday against the Reds. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hamilton entered in the fifth frame with runners on the corners and one out. He walked a batter and then allowed an inherited runner to score on a single but avoided further damage by inducing a double play. Hamilton yielded just one more hit before exiting in the seventh inning. The right-hander hasn't given up an earned run in any of his past five outings, a span of 6.2 frames. He's registered a 3.90 ERA and 1.23 WHIP on the season while recording two holds.
Apr 8 2025The Yankees activated Hamilton (illness) from the 15-day injured list Tuesday, Greg Joyce of the New York Post reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: An infection caused a late start to the season for Hamilton, but he's ready to rejoin the Yankees bullpen after making three rehab appearances. Hamilton should eventually work his way back into being a high-leverage reliever, but he might be eased into such situations.
Mar 29 2025Hamilton will begin a rehab assignment at Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre on Saturday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hamilton started the season on the injured list due to an illness that put him significantly behind schedule during spring training. He's now set to continue ramping up in Triple-A games and should be able to return to the Yankees when eligible April 8.
Mar 27 2025Manager Aaron Boone said Thursday that Hamilton (infection) is expected to return in early April, Gary Phillips of the New York Daily News reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hamilton was placed on the injured list Wednesday (retroactive to Monday), and Boone's comments suggest that the 29-year-old righty will be able to return to the bullpen when eligible April 8. The Yankees will presumably look to use him in a few minor-league games before then, and he's likely in line for middle-relief duty once he returns.
Mar 26 2025The Yankees placed Hamilton on the 15-day injured list Wednesday due to a viral illness. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hamilton's recovering from an infection put him a bit behind schedule during spring training. As a result, he'll begin the season on the IL and will likely head to the minor leagues on a rehab assignment to continue ramping up before being cleared to join the Yankees.
Mar 22 2025Hamilton (infection) will begin the regular season on the injured list, Gary Phillips of the New York Daily News reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hamilton was able to make his spring debut Thursday when he gave up one run on three hits and recorded three strikeouts in one inning of work. However, the Yankees will place him on the injured list to start the season, which will allow the right-handed reliever to continue building up -- likely on a rehab assignment -- before joining New York's bullpen.
Mar 17 2025Hamilton (infection) will throw a live batting practice session Monday, Bryan Hoch of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hamilton has yet to pitch in a Grapefruit League game because of an infection, but if he gets through Monday's session without any issues he should be cleared for games later this week. The Yankees remain hopeful that Hamilton will be ready in time for Opening Day.
Mar 7 2025Yankees manager Aaron Boone said Friday that Hamilton is close to his Grapefruit League debut after being sidelined by an infection, Bryan Hoch of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It's not clear when or how the issue cropped up, but it was enough to shelve Hamilton for the first half of camp. Since he's a reliever, he could still have time to ramp up for Opening Day. Hamilton has had a tough time staying healthy but has been effective for the Yankees when on the bump, sporting a 3.10 ERA and 110:40 K:BB over 95.2 regular-season innings across two campaigns.
Feb 20 2025Hamilton (calf) threw a live batting practice session Thursday, Pete Caldera of The Bergen Record reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The right-hander faced off against Austin Wells, Aaron Judge, Jasson Dominguez and Cody Bellinger in the live session. The 29-year-old reliever didn't make any appearances after injuring his calf in Game 3 of the Yankees' loss to the Guardians in the ALDS last fall, but his ability to face hitters early on during spring training suggests he's fully healthy.
Oct 18 2024Hamilton (calf) has been removed from the Yankees' ALCS roster, Chris Kirschner of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hamilton injured his left calf Thursday in Game 3 of the ALCS and will now be ineligible to return for the remainder of the playoffs. Mark Leiter will take Hamilton's spot on the Yankees' roster.
Oct 17 2024Hamilton exited Thursday's game against the Guardians with left calf tightness, Chris Kirschner of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hamilton suffered the injury while stretching for the first base bag in the sixth inning. He threw one warmup pitch but quickly exited after sailing it to the backstop. The severity of the issue remains unclear.
Sep 19 2024Hamilton picked up the save in Wednesday's extra-inning win over the Mariners on Wednesday, allowing one hit over a scoreless 10th inning while striking out two. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hamilton entered the contest in the bottom of the 10th after the Yankees took a one-run lead in the top of the frame. He proceeded to allow a leadoff single to Cal Raleigh to advance Julio Rodriguez to third, but lucked out after getting Randy Arozarena to go down on strikes as Rodriguez was also picked off for the second out. The right-hander then got the final batter to go down on strikes to secure his first save of the campaign. Hamilton has now recorded multiple strikeouts in three-consecutive outings and hasn't allowed a run over four appearances this month. It still appears that Luke Weaver, who pitched in the ninth inning Wednesday, will see most of the remaining save opportunities for the Yankees moving forward, though it's possible that Hamilton may have thrown his hat in the mix as well.
Sep 7 2024The Yankees reinstated Hamilton (lat) from the 60-day injured list Saturday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: A right lat strain has kept Hamilton sidelined since mid-June, but he'll now return to New York's bullpen after throwing four scoreless innings during a rehab assignment, striking out six batters and walking none. The 29-year-old righty posted a 4.55 ERA and 1.58 WHIP across 29.2 big-league frames before getting injured and will likely be used in middle relief as he adjusts to facing major-league hitters again. With Clarke Schmidt (lat) also returning from the 60-day IL, both Phil Bickford and Nick Burdi were DFA'd in corresponding moves.
Sep 2 2024Hamilton (lat) tossed a bullpen session Sunday and will make a rehab appearance with Double-A Somerset on Wednesday, per the Associated Press. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hamilton was expected to pitch for Somerset on Friday, but he was scratched due to back spasms. The reliever is apparently past the issue given his ability to toss a bullpen Sunday. Wednesday's outing could be Hamilton's final minor-league appearance, and he could be back in New York's bullpen shortly thereafter.
Aug 31 2024Hamilton (lat) was scratched from his scheduled rehab appearance at Double-A Somerset on Friday due to back spasms, Bryan Hoch of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hamilton has been on the injured list since mid-June due to a right lat strain and would have likely been making his final minor-league appearance before rejoining the Yankees' bullpen. Instead, his activation will almost certainly be delayed, and there's no telling how far away he is from a return.
Aug 26 2024The Yankees transferred Hamilton (lat) from the 15-day injured list to the 60-day IL on Monday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The transaction frees up a spot on the 40-man roster for waiver pickup Duke Ellis. Hamilton's timetable remains unaffected, as he's already missed more than 60 days with a right lat strain. The reliever began a rehab assignment with Double-A Somerset over the weekend, striking out the side in a perfect inning in his lone appearance. He could be back from the IL when rosters expand Sunday, if not sooner.
Aug 20 2024Hamilton (lat) will begin a rehab assignment Saturday, Pete Caldera of The Bergen Record reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hamilton was able to throw two innings in a simulated game Tuesday without any issue, and he's now been given the green light to pitch in minor-league games this weekend. The 29-year-old righty has been on the injured list since June with a right lat strain and will likely require multiple appearances in the minors before rejoining the Yankees' bullpen.
Aug 14 2024Hamilton (lat) is scheduled to toss a live bullpen session this week, Bryan Hoch of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hamilton has recently been upping the intensity of his bullpen sessions, and because he's cleared that hurdle without any setbacks, he's now ready to face live hitters. The right-hander could subsequently move on to a minor-league rehab assignment and may be back in the big-league bullpen by the end of the month. Hamilton had been struggling prior to landing on the injured list, allowing eight runs (seven earned) over four innings spanning his previous four appearances.
Aug 9 2024Hamilton (lat) came out of his bullpen session Tuesday feeling fine and will toss another session Friday, per the Associated Press. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hamilton is ramping back up as he looks to return from a lat strain he suffered in mid-June. Tuesday's bullpen was deemed as "high intensity," so the fact that he emerged without any setbacks suggests that he's getting closer to a minor-league rehab assignment. Hamilton may be asked to toss live batting practice before heading to an affiliate, though.
Aug 4 2024Hamilton (lat) is scheduled to throw a high-intensity bullpen session Tuesday, per MLB.com. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hamilton is recovering from the lat strain he suffered in mid-June. The righty reliever resumed throwing in early July but has yet to face live hitters. That could be his next step if Tuesday's session goes well, and Hamilton may be able to begin a minor-league rehab assignment within the next two weeks with a goal of rejoining the Yankees in late August or early September.
Jul 31 2024Hamilton (lat) is expected to be cleared to throw live batting practice soon, Chris Kirschner of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hamilton has been shelved since mid-June with a right lat strain but is almost ready to take the next step in his recovery. There's no timetable for the reliever's return yet, but he wouldn't appear far off from a rehab assignment if all goes well.
Jul 11 2024Manager Aaron Boone said Thursday that Hamilton (lat) has begun a throwing program, Gary Phillips of the New York Daily News reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hamilton was slated to be shut down from throwing for 3-to-4 weeks after a mid-grade lat strain sent him to the injured list June 18, so he seems to still be right on schedule in his rehab process. The Yankees have yet to set a target return date for the 29-year-old, but a timeline may emerge once he's thrown a few bullpen sessions.
Jun 29 2024Hamilton (lat) has been rehabbing but hasn't yet resumed throwing, per MLB.com. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hamilton landed on the injured list June 18 due to a mid-grade right lat strain. Initial expectations were that he would be shut down from throwing for 3-to-4 weeks, so it's not surprising that the reliever hasn't yet reached that part of his rehab. Hamilton isn't likely to return to the Yankees' bullpen until after the All-Star break.
Jun 18 2024The Yankees placed Hamilton on the 15-day injured list Tuesday with a right lat strain, Gary Phillips of the New York Daily News reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hamilton will be shut down from throwing for 3-to-4 weeks and will need time to ramp back up after that, so it's going to be an extended absence. It's not clear how long Hamilton's lat had been bothering him, but he had been struggling lately in allowing eight runs (seven earned) over his last four appearances.
May 28 2024The Yankees reinstated Hamilton from the COVID-19 injured list Tuesday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hamilton landed on the IL on May 20, and he'll now return to the Yankees' bullpen after being out of action for one day more than the seven-day minimum. The 28-year-old sports a 3.18 ERA through 22.2 innings this season, and he figures to slide right back into a high-leverage role now that he's healthy.
May 26 2024Hamilton (illness) is expected to be activated from the COVID-19 injured list Tuesday, Chris Kirschner of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hamilton was eligible to return for Sunday's series finale in San Diego, but the team will ultimately end up giving him a couple extra days off before he is added to the active roster ahead of New York's three-game series on the road against the Angels beginning Tuesday. Yoendrys Gomez was optioned to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre on Sunday, opening a spot on the 26-man roster for Hamilton.
May 24 2024Yankees manager Aaron Boone said Friday that he expects Hamilton (illness) to be back for Sunday's series finale against the Padres, Gary Phillips of the New York Daily News reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hamilton was placed on the 7-day COVID-19 injured list Monday, and the right-hander appears to have recovered from the illness. Over 19 appearances this season, Hamilton has a 3.18 ERA, 1.41 WHIP and six holds across 22.2 innings.
May 20 2024The Yankees placed Hamilton on the 7-day COVID-19 injured list Monday, retroactive to May 19. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hamilton should be away for about a week while recovering from the illness. He's been one of the Yankees' better relievers since the beginning of last season but has struggled in May with a 3.68 ERA and 2.05 WHIP over eight appearances.
May 18 2024Hamilton earned a hold against the White Sox on Friday despite allowing one run on three hits while striking out one batter over one-third of an inning. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: This wasn't Hamilton's finest performance, as he gave up a double followed by a run-scoring single prior to recording his only out. The right-hander then yielded another double to put the tying runs in scoring position, but Caleb Ferguson came to the rescue in relief of Hamilton to prevent any more runs from scoring. Despite the poor outing, Hamilton was credited with his first hold since May 1. The 28-year-old has taken a bit of a step back in comparison to last season, but he's still been relatively effective this year with a 3.18 ERA, 1.41 WHIP and 19:9 K:BB through 22.2 innings.
Sep 16 2023Hamilton (groin) was reinstated from the injured list Saturday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hamilton last pitched Aug. 30 and is returning almost immediately upon being eligible. He's maintained an impressive 2.24 ERA and 1.15 WHIP with a 64:23 K:BB across 52.1 frames.
Sep 12 2023Hamilton (groin) could return from the 15-day injured list this weekend in Pittsburgh, Gary Phillips of the New York Daily News reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hamilton landed on the IL early this month with a right groin strain but has evidently made some nice progress with the injury of late. It is not clear whether he might be asked to make a rehab appearance before being activated.
Sep 3 2023Hamilton was placed on the 15-day injured list Sunday with a right groin strain. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hamilton presumably suffered the injury during his most recent appearance Thursday in Detroit, when he picked up a three-inning save with a scoreless appearance. The right-hander might not be able to return this season depending on the severity of the strain.
Aug 30 2023Hamilton notched a save against the Tigers on Wednesday, issuing one walk and striking out five batters over three scoreless, no-hit innings. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hamilton took over for Gerrit Cole in the seventh frame and mowed through three effective innings, allowing just one baserunner on a free pass. He ended with the second save of his major-league career -- the other came May 6 in a one-inning out against the Rays. Hamilton hadn't been getting much use in high-leverage situations coming into Wednesday, as his most recent hold came July 23 against Kansas City.
Aug 11 2023Hamilton is serving as the Yankees' opener Friday at Miami. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Randy Vasquez is expected to operate as the bulk reliever behind Hamilton. This is the third opener assignment of the season for the 28-year-old right-hander, who has pitched to an overall 1.63 ERA, 1.19 WHIP and 47:19 K:BB through 38.2 innings with New York.
Aug 9 2023The Yankees announced that Hamilton will serve as their opening pitcher for Wednesday's game against the White Sox, Gary Phillips of the New York Daily News reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Wednesday is Luis Severino's turn in the rotation, but because the right-hander has struggled in most of his recent outings, manager Aaron Boone will see if Severino fares any better while working behind an opener. Hamilton will be making his second "start" of the season, with his first coming during a July 1 game against the Cardinals in which he worked just one inning. He'll likely be capped at around 1-to-3 innings Wednesday before turning the game over to Severino and the bullpen.
Jul 1 2023Hamilton will serve as the opener for the second game of Saturday's doubleheader against the Cardinals, Bryan Hoch of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Yankees will use their bullpen to get through the second game of the doubleheader. Hamilton has pitched as many as three innings in an outing this season, though he has made only one appearance -- he threw one inning -- since returning from a six-week absence in late June,
Jun 30 2023Hamilton allowed one hit in a scoreless inning against Oakland on Thursday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Manager Aaron Boone elected to have Hamilton see action on the day he was activated from the 15-day IL following a groin injury. The righty reliever yielded a single but nothing more in his 10-pitch inning. Hamilton is in the midst of a career-best campaign in his first season with the Yankees, posting a 1.17 ERA, 1.09 WHIP and 30:9 K:BB over 23 innings while collecting a win, a save and a hold.
Jun 28 2023Hamilton (groin) was activated off the 15-day injured list by the Yankees on Wednesday ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hamilton missed close to six weeks while dealing with a right groin strain. The right-hander was pitching effectively prior to the injury with a 1.23 ERA and 30:9 K:BB over 22 innings in his 16 appearances. He'll be a late-inning option for the New York bullpen now that he's healthy enough to help.
Jun 23 2023Hamilton (groin) will make another minor-league rehab appearance, which he hopes is his last, Saturday, Gary Phillips of the New York Daily News reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hamilton started a rehab stint last Sunday and has thus far appeared in two games for Double-A Somerset, allowing one run and posting a 3:2 BB:K over 1.1 innings. If all goes well Saturday, there's a good chance that he'll be ready to return to the Yankees bullpen soon thereafter. Hamilton hasn't pitched in the majors since May 16. He was very effective before going on the IL, posting a 1.23 ERA, 1.09 WHIP and 30:9 K:BB over 22 frames.
Jun 17 2023Hamilton (groin) will begin a rehab assignment with Double-A Somerset on Sunday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hamilton will likely need to make a handful of rehab appearances at the Double-A level before having a chance to rejoin the New York bullpen. The right-hander has been out since the middle of May with his right groin strain, and he was pitching effectively with a 1.23 ERA and 30:9 K:BB over 22 innings in his 16 appearances.
Jun 16 2023Yankees manager Aaron Boone said Hamilton (groin) will throw at Double-A Somerset on Tuesday, Gary Phillips of the New York Daily News reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hamilton tossed a live bullpen session at Somerset on Thursday and his next outing there might come in an actual game -- the start of a minor-league rehab assignment. The 28-year-old reliever has been on the shelf since mid-May due to a right groin strain.
Jun 14 2023Hamilton (groin) will throw a live bullpen Thursday with Double-A Somerset, Chris Kirschner of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The right-hander will join Carlos Rodon (back/forearm) in Somerset to throw a live bullpen. Hamilton has been on the injured list since the middle of May, and he could be in line for a rehab assignment in the coming days if the live session goes well.
Jun 8 2023Hamilton (groin) threw a bullpen session Wednesday and is slated to throw another one this weekend, Meredith Marakovits of YES Network reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The expectation is that Hamilton should be ready to face hitters next week, with a rehab assignment following. He went down with a strained right groin in mid-May but seems to be tracking toward a return, possibly by the end of next week.
May 18 2023Yankees manager Aaron Boone said Thursday that Hamilton (groin) will be out for approximately four weeks, Erik Boland of Newsday reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hamilton was enjoying a breakout season before landing on the 15-day injured list Wednesday with a right groin strain. He holds a 1.23 ERA and 1.09 WHIP through 22 innings and is now looking at an extended stay on the IL. In Hamilton's absence, the Yankees will likely turn to Ron Marinaccio and Jimmy Cordero more often in high-leverage relief situations.
May 17 2023New York placed Hamilton on the 15-day injured list Wednesday with a right groin strain, Erik Boland of Newsday reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hamilton was removed from Tuesday's relief appearance against the Blue Jays with the groin injury, and he'll miss at least two weeks while recovering from the injury. The Yankees recalled Nick Ramirez from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre to take Hamilton's place on the roster.
May 16 2023Yankees manager Aaron Boone told reporters after Tuesday's win over the Blue Jays that Hamilton (groin) will head back to New York to be evaluated, but he's likely to miss extended time, Chris Kirschner of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: "I think he's going to be down for a little bit," Boone said in regards to Hamilton. After Domingo German was ejected from Tuesday's start against Toronto, Hamilton went two-thirds of an inning before leaving with tightness in his groin. There's a very good chance the right-hander will be placed on the injured list before Wednesday's game against the Blue Jays, and at the very least he appears to be unavailable for that contest.
May 7 2023Hamilton earned a save against the Rays on Saturday, allowing one hit and striking out one batter in a scoreless ninth inning. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After New York rallied to take a 3-2 lead in the top of the eighth inning, it turned to closer Clay Holmes to protect the advantage against the heart of Tampa's order in the bottom of the frame. He did so on just seven pitches, but rather than have Holmes go for a multi-inning save, manager Aaron Boone opted to bring in Hamilton to close things out with the score still 3-2 in the bottom of the ninth. Hamilton allowed a two-out double but got Isaac Paredes to fly out to end the contest and notch his first career save. The righty reliever has been fantastic for New York this season, posting a 1.42 ERA, 0.89 WHIP and 23:7 K:BB over 19 innings. Based on those numbers and his surprise ninth-inning usage Saturday, it wouldn't be surprising if he starts to see more high-leverage work, though Holmes and Michael King remain the prime candidates for saves in the Yankees' bullpen.
Apr 3 2023The Yankees selected Hamilton's contract from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre on Monday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hamilton didn't quite make the Opening Day roster but has earned a quick promotion. He tossed nine scoreless innings this spring and will be used in middle relief by the Bronx Bombers.
Jun 6 2022Hamilton was returned to Triple-A St. Paul on Monday, Brandon Warne of Access Twins reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hamilton joined the active roster for the weekend series in Toronto as part of a group of replacements for players whose decision not to vaccinate themselves against COVID-19 made them ineligible to enter Canada. He allowed two runs in 2.2 innings of relief in his lone outing and may have to wait a while for his next opportunity.
Jun 3 2022Hamilton's contract was purchased from Triple-A St. Paul on Friday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hamilton had a 0.71 ERA, 1.03 WHIP and 17 strikeouts in 12.2 innings through 10 appearances at Triple-A. He may only be up for this weekend's series in Toronto while three Twins relievers are on the restricted list.
Feb 12 2021Hamilton was designated for assignment by the Twins on Friday, Do-Hyoung Park of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 25-year-old was claimed off waivers last week after being DFA'd by the Phillies, but he's now been jettisoned from the 40-man roster of his new team. Hamilton could remain in the Minnesota organization if he goes unclaimed on waivers this time around.
Jan 29 2021Hamilton was designated for assignment Friday, Matt Breen of The Philadelphia Inquirer repots. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hamilton finds himself designated for assignment for the third time in just over four months, having been dropped by the White Sox in September and the Mariners in December. It remains to be seen whether or not he'll find his way to yet another organization. The transaction clears a spot on the 40-man roster for the Phillies to add back J.T. Realmuto.
Dec 7 2020Hamilton was claimed off waivers by the Phillies on Monday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 25-year-old righty came up with the White Sox, but after struggling in large part due to some arm injuries, he was claimed by the Mariners back in September. He could earn a big-league job with the Phillies if he can return to the form he showed when he logged an ERA under 2.00 at Double-A and Triple-A in 2018.
Sep 25 2020Hamilton was claimed off waivers by the Mariners on Friday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hamilton got into four games for the White Sox this season, allowing two runs while posting a 4:5 K:BB. Whether or not he has time to make one more appearance for his new team before the end of the year remains to be seen.
Aug 22 2020Hamilton (shoulder) was reinstated from the 10-day injured list and optioned to the White Sox's alternate training site Saturday, James Fegan of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hamilton was able to return from the injured list after spending just 10 days sidelined, but he'll continue to work at the team's alternate training site going forward. The right-hander struggled in his relief appearance prior to being placed on the injured list and carries a 4.50 ERA and 2.25 WHIP through four innings this season.
Aug 15 2020Hamilton was placed on the 10-day injured list Saturday with right shoulder soreness. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hamilton began his season with three scoreless relief appearances, but he faltered Tuesday by giving up two runs on one hit and two walks while recording just one out. His shoulder issue could provide an explanation for the rough performance, and he'll be sidelined as a result. It's unclear whether he'll have to spend more than the minimum of 10 days on the injured list. The move is retroactive to Aug. 12, and southpaw Bernardo Flores was recalled to serve as the 29th man for Saturday's doubleheader.
Aug 9 2020Hamilton allowed two hits and one walk while striking out two over 1.2 scoreless innings in Saturday's 7-1 loss to Cleveland. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hamilton made his third appearance of the season as part of Chicago's bullpen day Saturday and has yet to give up a run. White Sox manager Rick Renteria told Daryl Van Schouwen of the Chicago Sun-Times that Hamilton is one of three arms used Saturday that could be deployed in high-leverage situations going forward. "[Zack] Burdi now, and [Codi] Heuer and even Ian Hamilton and [Matt] Foster," Renteria said. "We're building some arms for our pen that could become high-leverage guys... I wouldn't be surprised if you see those guys at some point in high-leverage situations." The White Sox are looking at some of their young relievers as potential replacements for setup man Aaron Bummer (biceps), who was placed on the injured list Saturday.
Jul 27 2020Hamilton was called up by the White Sox on Monday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hamilton will take Reynaldo Lopez's (shoulder) place on the roster, though he's been strictly a reliever throughout his professional career, so he won't be taking Lopez's place in the rotation. Hamilton allowed four runs in eight innings in his big-league debut but did not make a major-league appearance in 2019, missing most of the year after requiring surgery to repair multiple facial fractures after he was struck in the face by a line drive during a Triple-A game.
Jul 23 2020Hamilton is not on the White Sox's 30-man roster, James Fegan of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hamilton failed to secure a spot in Chicago's Opening Day bullpen, leaving him to open the season at the team's alternative camp site. The right-hander should provide bullpen depth throughout the shortened 2020 season.