James Kaprielian
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Oct 13 2023Kaprielian (shoulder) cleared waivers and was outrighted to Triple-A Las Vegas on Thursday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Kaprielian had been on the 60-day injured list following surgery in August to repair the posterior labrum in his right shoulder. It's not clear how long his rehab is expected to take, but the right-hander will have to prove his health and earn his way back onto the 40-man roster.
Aug 21 2023Kaprielian (shoulder) was transferred to the 60-day injured list Monday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Kaprielian underwent shoulder surgery earlier this month, and the A's ultimately moved him to the longest of the injured lists to open up a spot on the 40-man roster. He has been ruled out for the season, so his focus will be on getting ready to pitch again at some point in 2024.
Aug 2 2023Kaprielian underwent arthroscopic surgery Wednesday to repair the posterior labrum in his right shoulder, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Kaprielian has been on the shelf since late June because of a right shoulder strain and is now officially done for the remainder of the 2023 campaign. The 29-year-old finishes with a 2-6 record, 6.34 ERA, 1.59 WHIP and 57:31 K:BB in 11 starts and three relief appearances covering 61 innings.
Jul 30 2023Kaprielian visited with Dr. Neal ElAttrache in Los Angeles earlier this week for an evaluation on his right shoulder and remains shut down from all throwing, the team's official site reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The right-hander's stay on the injured list has now exceeded one month, and from the sound of this latest report, it appears set to extend through the first half of August, at minimum. The team is expected to provide more detail on Kaprielian's conditions Tuesday before the start of a three-game series with the Dodgers in Los Angeles.
Jul 23 2023Kaprielian (shoulder) completed a bullpen session Saturday as expected, the Associated Press reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Kaprielian's session is another step forward after he recently began throwing on flat ground. Assuming he doesn't experience any residual effects from Saturday's activity in coming days, the right-hander may be deemed ready to face live hitters as the next step in his recovery from a right shoulder strain.
Jul 20 2023Kaprielian (shoulder) will throw a bullpen session Saturday, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Kaprielian landed on the IL at the end of June with a strained right shoulder and recently began throwing on flat ground. The 29-year-old righty will throw 35 pitches during Saturday's session before eventually progressing to facing live hitters and beginning a rehab assignment.
Jul 15 2023Kaprielian (shoulder) has progressed to throwing on flat ground, the team's official site reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The right-hander received a cortisone shot in his right shoulder on July 6 and initially progressed to playing long toss before moving to flat ground. If his recovery continues without setbacks, Kaprielian is likely to eventually graduate to throwing bullpen/live batting practice sessions before embarking on a rehab assignment.
Jul 6 2023Kaprielian was given a cortisone injection for his ailing right shoulder Thursday, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The hope is that the injection will help speed along the healing process as Kaprielian works his way back from a right shoulder strain. For now, though, there remains no timetable for the right-hander return to action.
Jun 30 2023Oakland placed Kaprielian on the 15-day injured list Friday with a right shoulder strain. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Kaprielian had been scheduled to start for the Athletics in Saturday's game against the White Sox, but he is now going to be sidelined through the All-Star break -- and probably much longer. The 29-year-old leaves behind a 6.34 ERA, 1.59 WHIP and 57:31 K:BB in 61 innings on the season.
Jun 24 2023Kaprielian didn't factor into the decision in Friday's 5-4 win over the Blue Jays, giving up four runs on six hits and a walk over six innings. He struck out eight. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The eight Ks were a season high for the right-hander and came on the strength of 33 called or swinging strikes among his 95 pitches. Kaprielian has been fairly effective since rejoining the A's rotation in mid-May, posting a 4.00 ERA, 1.31 WHIP and 39:17 K:BB through 45 innings over eight starts. He'll likely next take the mound at home next week against the Yankees.
Jun 18 2023Kaprielian didn't factor into the decision in an extra-innings loss to the Phillies on Saturday, allowing an earned run on five hits over 5.1 innings. He struck out six and did not walk a batter. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The right-hander continued to demonstrate some marked improvement Saturday, coming just two outs short of a third straight quality start. Kaprielian got 60 of his 83 pitches in for strikes while blanking the Phillies through five full frames before seeing Sam Moll allow an RBI infield single to Bryson Stott that produced a run Kaprielian was charged with following his exit. The mostly crisp outing lowered Kaprielian's ERA to 3.66 since his return to the big leagues May 20, and it also featured his first outing without a walk since April 22. Kaprielian next lines up to face either the Guardians or Blue Jays on the road during the latter portion of the coming week.
Jun 13 2023Kaprielian improved to 2-6 in Monday's 4-3 win over the Rays, allowing three runs on five hits and three walks across six innings. He struck out four. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Kaprielian has now won two consecutive starts after not recording a win through April and May. While fantasy managers will hope this signals a turnaround for the right-hander, his 6.89 ERA and 1.71 WHIP make still make it hard to trust him in lineups. The veteran is tentatively slated to face the Phillies in his next start.
Jun 6 2023Kaprielian (1-6) earned the win Tuesday, allowing two runs (one earned) on four hits and five walks over six innings against the Pirates. He struck out one. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Kaprielian received ample run support from the Oakland offense, which hung 11 runs on the Pirates as the 29-year-old picked up his first win of the season. He matched his season best in earned runs allowed as a starter and also set a season low with just one strikeout. Through eight starts this year he has a 6.59 ERA and 36:25 K:BB across 42 innings. He'll have a tough matchup in his next start, which is tentatively scheduled to come against the Rays early next week.
May 31 2023Kaprielian (0-6) took the loss Wednesday, allowing three runs on five hits and one walk over 4.2 innings during a 4-2 defeat against Atlanta. He struck out four. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Kaprielian allowed three or fewer runs for the third time over his past four starts, but he still suffered his sixth loss of the season. The veteran right-hander moved to a relief role in mid-April before being sent to Triple-A Las Vegas, but he got another shot in the rotation in mid-May with Drew Rucinski (illness) and Paul Blackburn (finger) sideliend and has been relatively successful. Blackburn has since been activated, but Kaprielian appears to have done enough to remain in the rotation for the time being. His next start is tentatively scheduled during a three-game set in Pittsburgh.
May 26 2023Kaprielian (0-5) allowed five runs (four earned) on eight hits and two walks while striking out four over five innings to take the loss Friday versus the Astros. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Kaprielian held his own in Houston in his last start, but he had less luck at home this time around. He's given up nine runs (eight earned) over 17 innings since he rejoined the Athletics' rotation. That's still notably better than his 8.45 ERA and 1.88 WHIP for the season, but it may not be enough to maintain a starting role once Paul Blackburn (finger) is activated from the injured list. If Kaprielian gets another start, it would likely be a somewhat favorable road date in Miami next week.
May 21 2023Kaprielian (0-4) took the loss Sunday, allowing one run on three hits and four walks over five innings against the Astros. He struck out five. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Though Kaprielian has bounced back and forth between the MLB and Triple-A recently, he has made a strong case to stay with the big-league club over his last two starts, having allowed just four runs with 12 strikeouts in 12.0 innings. Considering his call-up coincided with Drew Rucinski's (illness) placement on the 15-day injured list, Kaprielian looks to be sticking around for at least another start. However, fantasy managers looking for a short-term streaming option may need to seek out alternatives considering Kaprielian is tentatively scheduled to make his next pair of starts against Houston and Atlanta.
May 20 2023Kaprielian was called up from Triple-A Las Vegas on Saturday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Kaprielian will replace Drew Rucinski (illness) in the Athletics' rotation after Rucinski was placed on the 15-day injured list Saturday. As a result, Kaprielian will draw the start Sunday versus the Astros. To this point in 2023, the right-hander has struggled to a 10.17 ERA and 1.96 WHIP with 25 strikeouts over 23 innings in seven appearances, including four starts, with Oakland.
May 14 2023Oakland optioned Kaprielian to Triple-A Las Vegas on Sunday, Matt Kawahara of the San Francisco Chronicle reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Despite striking out seven while limiting the Rangers to three runs over seven innings in his spot start Saturday, Kaprielian will head back to the minors after Oakland called up right-hander Garrett Acton in a corresponding move. Based on his performance during his latest stint in the majors, Kaprielian could be first in line for a promotion the next time the Athletics require a starter.
May 13 2023Kaprielian (0-3) took the loss Saturday, allowing three runs on six hits and one walk over seven innings in a 5-0 loss to the Rangers. He struck out seven. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Kaprielian rejoined the Athletics from Triple-A Las Vegas on Saturday and immediately took the mound against Texas. After giving up 18 runs across his first three starts (13.1 innings), Kaprielian was pushed to the bullpen. He managed just three relief appearances before being sent down to the minors, giving up five runs over 2.2 innings. Despite the shift to the pen, Kaprielian was fully stretched out Saturday, throwing 104 pitches over seven innings. Though he only gave up three runs while striking out seven, the A's offense was shut out by Jon Gray and John King, handing Kaprielian his third loss of the season. Though the start was a sign of life for the 29-year-old, it's unlikely that Kaprielian remains a part of Oakland's pitching rotation moving forward.
May 9 2023Kaprielian, who fired five scoreless innings for Triple-A Las Vegas on Sunday in his second minor-league start since being optioned to the Aviators, is a candidate to be called up if Mason Miller's elbow tightness causes him to miss at least one turn, the Athletics' official site reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The right-hander faced Sacramento on Sunday for the second time in as many starts for Las Vegas and was even sharper than the first time around, allowing just three hits and no walks while recording three strikeouts. Kaprielian exhibited some significant control problems and couldn't keep the ball in the park consistently during three starts for Oakland before being sent to the bullpen, but he's issued just two free passes and hasn't allowed a home run during his first 8.1 innings on the farm. Word on Miller's short-term availability or lack thereof should be imminent following further evaluation by team doctors that was slated for the early part of the week.
May 3 2023Kaprielian started Triple-A Las Vegas' win over Sacramento on Tuesday, allowing an earned run on four hits and two walks over 3.1 innings. He struck out four and didn't factor into the decision. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Kaprielian's location wasn't exactly at its sharpest -- he got just 43 of his 72 pitches into the strike zone -- but the outing seemingly served as a solid starting point overall to his attempted reset at the Triple-A level. Kaprielian's earned himself a trip down to the farm after opening the season by pitching to an array of concerning numbers that included a 12.94 ERA, 2.38 WHIP, 7.9 BB/9 and 2.8 HR/9 across six outings (three starts). The right-hander is likely due for an extended stint in Las Vegas that will allow him to build confidence and sharpen up his game before a return to the major-league club is considered.
Apr 3 2023Kaprielian allowed five runs on seven hits and two walks over five frames during Monday's loss to Cleveland. He struck out five and did not factor in the decision. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Kaprielian was actually in line for the win before Oakland's bullpen fell apart late. The 29-year-old righty gave up two runs in the first inning followed by three in the fourth, including Josh Naylor's solo shot. Kaprielian tossed 61 of 89 pitches for strikes, including 12 whiffs. Last season, he forced 12 or more swinging strikes in five of his 26 starts. He's lined up to start in Tampa Bay this weekend.
Mar 29 2023Kaprielian has clinched a spot in the Athletics' Opening Day rotation and is likely to make his first start during the team's second series of the season next week versus the Guardians in Oakland, Ben Ross of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Manager Mark Kotsay has already confirmed that Kyle Muller will get the Opening Day start Thursday versus the Angels, while Shintaro Fujinami and Ken Waldichuk have been confirmed to start the final two games of the series Saturday and Sunday, respectively. That leaves Kaprielian in line to face the Guardians either Monday or Tuesday, with the yet-to-named winner of the competition for the fifth's starter role -- either JP Sears or Adam Oller -- getting the nod for the other day. Kaprielian was brought along somewhat slowly in camp after he underwent a non-invasive procedure on the AC joint of his right shoulder back in October, but he ended up making four Cactus League starts and built up to 5.1 innings and 88 pitches in his final outing Monday. He shouldn't face any restrictions once the season gets underway.
Mar 12 2023Kaprielian (shoulder) is starting Sunday's Cactus League game against the Padres. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Kaprielian pitched well during a simulated game last week and will make his spring debut Sunday as he reaches the end of his recovery from October shoulder surgery. Assuming there's no setbacks Sunday, the 29-year-old will be on track to be ready for the start of the season after he posted a 4.23 ERA, 1.34 WHIP and 98:59 K:BB over 134 innings during 2022.
Mar 10 2023Kaprielian (shoulder) will make his Cactus League debut Sunday against San Diego, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After impressing during a sim game Tuesday without feeling any pain in his shoulder, Kaprielian's return to Cactus League action is another good sign that he will be ready for the start of the season. The 29-year-old righty finished last year with a 4.23 ERA and 1.34 WHIP through 134 innings across 26 starts.
Mar 7 2023Kaprielian (shoulder) threw a three-inning simulated game Tuesday and didn't experience any issues during his 45-pitch outing, the Athletics' official site reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: That's two successful sim games for Kaprielian since Thursday, with manager Mark Kotsay noting the right-hander "threw well" and "looked great" during Tuesday's session. The Athletics skipper alluded to a Cactus League appearance potentially being the next step for Kaprielian but added that how the hurler felt Wednesday would go a long way toward determining that.
Mar 2 2023Kaprielian (shoulder) said he "likes the way things are coming along" after throwing a two-inning simulated game Thursday, Matt Kawahara of the San Francisco Chronicle reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 29-year-old reliever threw roughly 30 pitches and reportedly felt good afterwards. Coming off having surgery done on his throwing shoulder in November, Kaprielian says he's doing everything in his power to be ready to go by Opening Day.
Feb 26 2023Kaprielian (shoulder) threw live batting practice Sunday, and manager Mark Kotsay said he believes there's enough time for the right-hander to be built up enough to make the Opening Day rotation, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 28-year-old is coming off shoulder surgery in October but has a strong chance to be ready for Opening Day given he's already facing live batters. Kaprielian should continue ramping up his throwing program before progressing to game action.
Feb 25 2023Kaprielian (shoulder) will throw a live batting practice Sunday, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Kaprielian has a long injury history, most recently undergoing shoulder surgery in October. He appears to be trending in the right direction and has time to be ready by Opening Day if all goes well. He's expected to throw at least two live batting practice sessions before pitching in the Cactus League.
Feb 23 2023Kaprielian (shoulder) threw off the mound three times before camp opened up and said last week that he hopes to be ready for the start of the season, Matt Kawahara of the San Francisco Chronicle reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Kaprielian said his October procedure was "pretty non-invasive" and the shoulder is "coming along." Assuming he is on track for the start of the season, he should have a spot in Oakland's rotation. Kaprielian has a 4.16 ERA, 1.29 WHIP and 221 strikeouts in 253.1 innings over the past two seasons.
Jan 27 2023Kaprielian (shoulder) is expected to be ready for the start of spring training, Athletics general manager David Forst told Matt Kawahara of the San Francisco Chronicle on Friday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The question on Kaprielian's status came in relation to the A's recent trade of Cole Irvin to the Orioles. That move was quite clearly a salary dump, but Oakland does have the depth to deliver a respectable Opening Day rotation if there are no setbacks on the health front. Kaprielian is said to be moving in the right direction in his recovery from offseason surgery to repair the AC joint in his throwing shoulder.
Dec 5 2022Kaprielian underwent offseason surgery to repair the AC joint in his right shoulder, Evan Webeck of The Mercury News reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Kaprielian's rehab is reportedly proceeding as expected, and he's on track to be ready for the start of spring training. "It's something that he dealt with in the past," said manager Mark Kotsay. "I don't think it's a concern. I think it's something the organization and him felt strongly about moving forward with." Kotsay noted that although Kaprielian's rehab is going well, he doesn't yet have an exact timeline for when the right-hander will be back at 100 percent. His status will be worth monitoring as spring camp approaches.
Oct 2 2022Kaprielian (5-9) earned the win Sunday over the Mariners, allowing just one hit and two walks while striking out seven over six scoreless innings. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Kaprielian had his ups and downs in 2022, but he finished the year with four consecutive quality starts, allowing just five runs over his last 25 innings. The right-hander's poor record is mostly a product of the team around him, as he finished the year with a serviceable 4.23 ERA, 1.34 WHIP and 98:59 K:BB through 134 innings across 26 starts. It was a step back from 2021, but Kaprielian should be penciled into the Athletics' 2023 rotation, as the team is unlikely to make a big splash in free agency early in its rebuild.
Sep 28 2022Kaprielian did not factor into the decision Tuesday, allowing three runs on 10 hits and no walks with five strikeouts over six innings in a 4-3 loss against the Angels. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Despite allowing 10 hits on the night, Kaprielian was able to limit the damage to just three runs allowed in the second inning. The 10 hits he surrendered are the most he has conceded all season, but he did not walk a batter for just the third time on the campaign, signaling he may have found too much of the plate Tuesday. The quality start was his third in a row and sixth on the season. He likely next lines up to face Seattle this weekend.
Sep 22 2022Kaprielian (4-9) earned the win Wednesday, allowing zero runs on two hits and one walk over seven innings against the Mariners. He struck out six. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After giving up a single to Mitch Haniger in the first, Kaprielian allowed only two more batters to reach base through seven strong innings. It was the first time since July 23 that Kaprielian didn't allow a run and he now holds a 1.38 ERA and 0.92 WHIP in two September starts. He'll look to carry that momentum into his next start, which should come against the Angels next week.
Sep 20 2022Kaprielian is scheduled to start Wednesday's game against the Mariners at Oakland Coliseum. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Kaprielian was briefly banished to the bullpen earlier this month after a pair of rough starts, but he never appeared in relief before he was needed to rejoin the rotation as a replacement for the injured Adam Oller (rib). The right-hander proceeded to return from a two-week break to start last Thursday in Houston and fared admirably against a tough opponent, striking out four over six innings while allowing two earned runs. With Oller still on the mend, Kaprielian will return to the hill Wednesday for his 24th start of the season.
Sep 15 2022Kaprielian allowed two runs on five hits and four walks while striking out four in six innings in a 5-2 loss Thursday in Houston. He did not factor into the decision. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Kaprielian allowed multiple baserunners in four of the six innings he pitched but managed to hold the Astros to only two runs. He had not made a start since Aug. 31 after poor performance and a finger laceration sidelined him for the first two weeks of September. It was his first time pitching six innings in a start in his last seven outings. He's walked 15 batters in his last 19.1 innings -- spanning four starts -- while striking out 16. His next start will likely be in the middle of next week against Seattle.
Sep 12 2022Kaprielian is slated to start Thursday against the Astros at Minute Maid Park after being scratched from his last start Friday due to a cut on his middle finger, the Associated Press reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The right-hander apparently suffered the injury when hitting his finger against a wall while putting on his shirt, but a few days off for healing will apparently do the trick. When he presumably takes the hill against Houston, Kaprielian will be looking to bounce back from consecutive rocky starts where he allowed a combined 13 runs (10 earned) on 14 hits and seven walks across 8.1 innings vs. the Yankees and Nationals.
Sep 9 2022Kaprielian was scratched from Friday's start against the White Sox due to a right middle finger laceration, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Athletics didn't initially provide a reason for scratching Kaprielian from Friday's start, but he's apparently dealing with a finger issue. Austin Pruitt will take over as Friday's starter, while it's not yet clear when Kaprielian will be able to return to the mound.
Sep 6 2022Kaprielian will return to the starting rotation, Matt Kawahara of the San Francisco Chronicle reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After losing his rotation spot and being sent to the bullpen Sunday, manager Mark Kotsay said Kaprielian will rejoin the Athletics' rotation after Adam Oller was placed on the 15-day injured list. The 28-year old Kaprielian has given up multiple earned runs in all of his last five starts and could return to the bullpen if he fails to improve.
Sep 4 2022Kaprielian was available out of the bullpen for Sunday's 5-0 win over the Orioles and appears to have lost his spot in the rotation, Matt Kawahara of the San Francisco Chronicle reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Oakland looks set to reduce its rotation to five men during its upcoming six-game week, with Kaprielian being moved to the bullpen while rookie Ken Waldichuk draws a second turn Wednesday against Atlanta. Kaprielian's demotion to the relief role comes even though he's shown improved form since the All-Star break following a rough start to the campaign. Over his eight second-half starts covering 40 innings, Kaprielian has turned in a 4.28 ERA, 1.52 WHIP and 31:20 K:BB.
Sep 1 2022Kaprielian (3-9) took the loss Wednesday, giving up five runs (two earned) on seven hits and a walk over 5.2 innings as the A's fell 5-1 to the Nationals. He struck out three. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: A Jonah Bride error in the fifth inning contributed to a four-run frame for Washington, erasing Oakland's early lead and sending Kaprielian to his fourth straight losing decision. The right-hander wraps up August with a 5.59 ERA, 1.79 WHIP and 23:17 K:BB through 29 innings, but the 28-year-old isn't likely to lose his rotation spot in September given the lack of alternatives available to the A's.
Aug 26 2022Kaprielian (3-8) took the loss against the Yankees on Thursday, allowing eight runs on seven hits and six walks while striking out two batters over 2.2 innings. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Kaprielian had trouble getting the ball over the plate in the contest, tying his season high in free passes. When he did throw strikes, New York pounced on them. The ugly outing came on the heels of a strong nine-game stretch during which Kaprielian recorded a 2.59 ERA and 1.21 WHIP over 48.2 innings. His season ERA stood at 4.29 prior to facing the Yankees, but it shot up to 4.88 ERA as a result of Thursday's shellacking.
Aug 20 2022Kaprielian allowed two runs on three hits and four walks with three strikeouts over five innings, taking a no-decision in Saturday's extra-inning win over the Mariners. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Kaprielian has walked four or more batters in five of his 20 starts this season, though this was the first time he hit that mark in his last seven outings. Both runs against him came via sacrifice flies. The right-hander improved his ERA to 4.29 with a 1.33 WHIP and 71:45 K:BB through 100.2 innings this year. He's projected for a home start versus the Yankees next week.
Aug 15 2022Kaprielian (3-7) took the loss Monday, allowing two runs on six hits and two walks over 5.1 innings against the Rangers. He struck out five. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Oakland righty was effective for most of the night, but Marcus Semien tagged him for a solo home run in the third, Leody Taveras knocked a triple and came around to score on a Bubba Thompson single in the sixth. Kaprielian has now thrown over five innings in 10 straight starts but has only recorded three quality starts in that span. He will carry a 4.33 ERA and 1.33 WHIP into his next start.
Aug 9 2022Kaprielian (3-6) allowed four runs (three earned) on six hits and three walks while striking out six in five innings, taking the loss versus the Angels on Tuesday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Kaprielian was no match for Shohei Ohtani, who pitched six scoreless innings. Kaprielian's biggest mistake was a three-run home run to Taylor Ward in the fifth inning. The four runs allowed were the most the 28-year-old right-hander's given up since June 15, and this was his first loss since June 21. For the season, he has a 4.38 ERA, 1.32 WHIP and 63:39 K:BB through 90.1 innings across 18 starts. He's tentatively projected for a road start versus the Rangers next week.
Aug 4 2022Kaprielian (3-5) earned the win over the Angels on Wednesday, pitching 5.1 innings and allowing one run on six hits and one walk while striking out four batters. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Kaprielian fired 55 of 83 pitches for strikes and didn't give up a run until the fifth frame. The right-hander picked up his second straight win, and he has given up just one run in each of those outings. Kaprielian has been on a roll since the start of July, posting a 1.89 ERA, 1.05 WHIP and 21:11 K:BB over 33.1 innings across six starts.
Jul 30 2022Kaprielian (2-5) gave up one earned run on four hits and a walk while striking out four over six innings to earn the win in a 7-3 victory over the White Sox on Friday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Kaprielian took advantage of the reeling White Sox, spinning six innings of one-run ball to give his team the upset victory over Lance Lynn on the road. The 28-year-old Kaprielian leaned primarily on his fastball and slider to keep hitters off balance and cruise to his second win in 16 starts. The right-hander now has a pedestrian 4.50 ERA and 1.29 WHIP through 80 innings in 2022. He tentatively lines up for another favorable matchup against the depleted Angels lineup next week.
Jul 23 2022Kaprielian didn't factor into the decision during Saturday's 3-1 victory over Texas, allowing two hits and two walks with four strikeouts in five scoreless innings. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Kaprielian successfully navigated a two-on, one-out jam in the first and breezed through four more frames to post his first scoreless start in 15 tries. The 28-year-old induced an impressive 14 swinging strikes on 90 pitches and has held the opposition to three runs or fewer in each of his last six starts. During the successful stretch, Kaprielian has pitched to a 2.76 ERA across 32.2 innings with Oakland winning four of the games in that span. He currently lines up to face the White Sox on the road next weekend.
Jul 12 2022Kaprielian registered a no-decision during Tuesday's 14-7 victory over Texas, allowing three runs on four hits and one walk with four strikeouts in five innings. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Kaprielian settled down after surrendering a two-run Marcus Semien homer in the first to allow only one more run on three baserunners over the next four frames. The mediocre start snapped a two-game streak of six innings and one run surrendered for the 28-year-old, who now possesses a 5.09 ERA, 1.36 WHIP and 45 strikeouts in 69 innings. He lines up for one last start Sunday in Houston before the All-Star break.
Jul 6 2022Kaprielian tossed six innings, giving up one run on five hits and four walks while striking out one in Wednesday's loss to the Blue Jays. He did not factor into the decision. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Kaprielian held the Blue Jays in check Wednesday, limiting the damage to just one run on a homer by Matt Chapman to open the seventh inning, ultimately ending his day on the mound. The 28-year-old has now produced back-to-back quality starts after failing to produce any in his first 11 outings of the campaign. Over his last four starts, Kaprielian has compiled a 2.78 ERA and 1.19 WHIP with 14 strikeouts over 22.2 innings. He now owns a 5.06 ERA and 1.39 WHIP with 41 punchouts over 64 frames in 13 starts this year.
Jul 1 2022Kaprielian (1-5) allowed a run on three hits and two walks with four strikeouts in six innings, earning the win Friday over the Mariners. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Kaprielian gave up a run on a groundout in the sixth inning, which accounted for all of the damage on his line. It's been a difficult season for the right-hander this year -- this was the first time he's completed six innings, and the second time he's limited an opponent to one run or less. He still has a rough-looking 5.43 ERA, 1.38 WHIP and 40:27 K:BB across 58 innings in 12 starts. Kaprielian will look to build off this positive outing next week against the Blue Jays.
Jun 27 2022Kaprielian did not factor into the decision against the Royals on Sunday, allowing three runs on two hits while striking out two and walking four in 5.1 innings. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Kaprielian threw 48 of 84 pitches for strikes across 5.1 frames Sunday. Despite allowing two hits, he allowed three runners to cross the plate thanks to four free passes given to Royals batters. The righty has yet to make it through six innings in any of his 11 games this season. Kaprielian has also been unable to keep opponents from scoring, allowing at least one run in every game, including six games with three or more earned runs. He will take a 5.88 ERA into his next appearance.
Jun 21 2022Kaprielian (0-5) allowed two runs on five hits and two walks with seven strikeouts in 5.1 innings, taking the loss Tuesday versus the Mariners. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Kaprielian was responsible for a Taylor Trammell solo home run in the third inning and Jesse Winker's RBI double in the sixth. Despite the hard contact, this was up there with the more efficient of Kaprielian's 10 starts this season, and the seven strikeouts matched a season high. He's still struggling a bit with a 5.98 ERA, 1.48 WHIP and 34:21 K:BB through 46.2 innings overall. He's expected to draw a favorable road start versus the Royals this weekend.
Jun 15 2022Kaprielian (0-4) allowed six runs (five earned) on seven hits and six walks with two strikeouts in 3.2 innings, taking the loss Wednesday versus the Red Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Kaprielian was inefficient, throwing 48 of 94 pitches for strikes. This was a season-worst performance in runs, hits and walks, though he wasn't hurt too much by the long ball since he only surrendered one homer. The right-hander hasn't shown much quality in 41.1 innings across nine starts, logging a 6.31 ERA, 1.50 WHIP and 27:19 K:BB. He's yet to pitch deeper than the sixth inning. Kaprielian lines up for a home start versus the Mariners next week.
Jun 10 2022Kaprielian did not factor into the decision Thursday, allowing two runs on five hits and zero walks over five innings against Cleveland. He struck out three. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Kaprielian gave up back-to-back solo home runs to Jose Ramirez and Josh Naylor to lead off the fourth inning, but those were the right-hander's only blemishes on the night. Thursday's performance marked the fourth time this season he's allowed two or fewer runs. Across eight starts and 37.2 innings, the third-year pitcher sports a 5.73 ERA and 1.30 WHIP with a 25:13 K:BB. His next start is tentatively scheduled for Wednesday's contest in Boston.
Jun 4 2022Kaprielian (0-3) took the loss during Friday's 7-2 defeat at the hands of the Red Sox, allowing four runs on five hits and two walks with one strikeout in 5.1 innings. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Kaprielian surrendered two runs on three baserunners in the fourth inning and the bullpen let in two runs in the sixth after he put two runners on with one out. The 28-year-old has now lost three of eight starts and will take a 6.06 ERA and 1.35 WHIP into a start against Atlanta next week.
May 29 2022Kaprielian allowed four runs on six hits and struck out two over 4.1 innings in a no-decision versus the Rangers on Sunday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: On the bright side, Kaprielian didn't walk a batter for the first time in six appearances this season. This was the third time he's allowed four or more runs, and it's his second start of less than five innings on the campaign. He's struggled to a 5.93 ERA, 1.35 WHIP and 21:11 K:BB across 27.1 innings overall. The right-hander projects to start next week at home versus the Red Sox.
May 24 2022Kaprielian registered a no-decision during Tuesday's 7-5 victory over Seattle, allowing five runs on seven hits and one walk with three strikeouts in five innings. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After looking good early Kaprielian struggled the second and third times through the order, allowing two runs in the third and three in the fifth on six baserunners between the two innings. The 28-year-old tossed 50 of 74 pitches for strikes and has now recorded three strikeouts or fewer in three of his five starts. Kaprielien will carry a 5.48 ERA and 1.35 WHIP into his next start, projected to come this weekend against Texas.
May 18 2022Kaprielian allowed two runs on four hits and a walk, striking out six in 5.1 innings of a 5-2 win Tuesday over Minnesota. He did not factor into the decision. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Kaprielian retired the side in order in the first two innings and pitched around hits in the third and fourth innings. He gave up solo home runs to Royce Lewis and Gary Sanchez in the next two frames, however, ending Kaprielian's evening. While the 28-year-old has not yet recorded a win, he has pitched well in three straight outings, allowing two runs or fewer and pitching at least five innings each time. With a 16:10 K:BB, the righty has shown less than stellar command on the season, but Tuesday's start was a step in the right direction.
May 12 2022Kaprielian allowed two earned runs on three hits and three walks while striking out one across five innings Thursday against Detroit. He did not factor into the decision. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Kaprielian held the Tigers scoreless through four innings but faltered in the fifth frame by allowing a single, walk and double to consecutive batters. He otherwise effectively limited damage by inducing eight groundball outs, though he had only seven swinging strikes on 75 pitches. After being hit hard in his first outing, Kaprielian has allowed only four earned runs across his last 10.2 innings. However, to maintain that success, he'll need to improve upon his current 10:9 K:BB.
May 7 2022Kaprielian fell to 0-2 on the season despite a strong start Saturday against the Twins. He allowed just one run on three hits and two walks across 5.2 innings while striking out seven. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Kaprielian got through five innings without much trouble and nearly got through the sixth as well before Jorge Polanco took him deep to center field with two outs. The Athletics would fail to score, saddling Kaprielian with the loss, but it was nonetheless an encouraging performance after he stumbled in his first start back from a shoulder injury. He'll look to keep the momentum going next week, when he lines up to face the Tigers in Detroit on Thursday.
May 1 2022Kaprielian (0-1) took the loss during Sunday's 7-3 defeat at the hands of the Guardians, allowing four runs on three hits and four walks with two strikeouts in two innings. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Kaprielian started okay by getting through the first inning unscathed but permitted one run on three hits in the second and walked the bases loaded in third before being removed. Reliever Jacob Lemoine let all three inherited runners score, and Oakland was never able to recover from the early 4-0 deficit. Kaprielian was solid with a 4.07 ERA and 1.22 WHIP in 119.1 innings last season and will look to turn things around against Detroit next week.
Apr 26 2022Kaprielian (shoulder) allowed five earned runs on three hits and four walks over four innings to take the loss in Triple-A Las Vegas' defeat at the hands of Tacoma on Tuesday. He also hit a batter and struck out two. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It was about as rough an outing for Kaprielian as the numbers imply, with the right-hander only getting 46 of his 84 pitches into the strike zone during his labor-intensive outing. Kaprielian's previously ailing shoulder is at least being put to stringent tests in his last two outings, but his results in his two starts with the Aviators have left plenty to be desired. Given the uneven performances, the Athletics may determine Kaprielian needs at least one more turn in the minors before being activated.
Apr 23 2022Kaprielian (shoulder) will make another rehab start before returning from the injured list, Matt Kawahara of the San Francisco Chronicle reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Kaprielian has been dealing with a shoulder issue since mid-March. He's made a pair of rehab starts already, but his last one didn't go particularly well, as he allowed four runs on nine hits in 4.2 innings. The A's presumably want to see him have a stronger performance before activating him from the injured list.
Apr 22 2022Kaprielian (shoulder) allowed four earned runs on nine hits and a walk over 4.2 innings in Triple-A Las Vegas' win over El Paso on Wednesday. He struck out five. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Kaprielian's final line underscores the fact he pitched to some contact, but considering the move up to Triple-A and the hitter-friendly environment of the Pacific Coast League, the so-so outing for the recovering right-hander wasn't completely surprising. Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports Kaprielian worked up to 78 pitches during the outing and still has a chance to rejoin the Athletics next week, although the next step in his rehab process is still to be determined.
Apr 18 2022Kaprielian (shoulder) will make a rehab start with Triple-A Las Vegas on Wednesday, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Kaprielian made his first rehab start with Low-A Stockton last week and allowed two runs over five innings, and he'll now move his rehab up to Triple-A. The 28-year-old threw 52 pitches in that outing and should continue ramping up his workload Wednesday, which could end up being his final rehab appearances before returning from the injured list.
Apr 15 2022Kaprielian (shoulder) allowed two earned runs on three hits over five innings while recording six strikeouts during Low-A Stockton's win over Modesto on Friday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Both runs off Kaprielian came on solo home runs, but he otherwise got good work in over his 52 pitches, 41 which he threw for strikes. With one solid rehab start under his belt, it's likely the right-hander next toes the rubber at a higher-level affiliate as he continues to ramp up for a possible late-April season debut with the Athletics.
Apr 14 2022Kaprielian (shoulder) will make a rehab appearance at Low-A Stockton on Thursday, Matt Kawahara of the San Francisco Chronicle reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Kaprielian tossed 45 pitches during a simulated game Sunday, and his next appearance will come in a minor-league matchup. It wouldn't be surprising to see the right-hander make several rehab appearances to build up, but he's trending toward a potential return to the major-league club in late April or early May.
Apr 11 2022Karprielian (shoulder) threw 45 pitches during a sim game at the Athletics' minor-league complex in Arizona on Sunday and is slated to pitch again Friday, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports. "He was really happy and excited," manager Mark Kotsay said. "Kap's right on track. The mentality is one day at a time. [Sunday] was a good day." ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: With Kaprielian's Sunday session having gone smoothly. the right-hander is likely to pitch that next outing at one of the organization's minor-league affiliates. If his rehabilitation continues free of setbacks, Kaprielian appears to be on track to make his season debut by the end of April.
Apr 8 2022Kaprielian (shoulder) will throw three simulated innings Sunday, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Kaprielian has been dealing with AC joint irritation since early in camp. While that will cost him at least the few weeks of the season, he's been making steady progress. He'll continue stretching out at the team's spring training complex before embarking on a rehab assignment.
Apr 7 2022The Athletics placed Kaprielian (shoulder) on the 10-day injured list Thursday, Matt Kawahara of the San Francisco Chronicle reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Kaprielian's move to the IL was a formality after he didn't make any Cactus League appearances following his diagnosis of AC joint inflammation in his right shoulder early in spring training. The 28-year-old was able to complete a 30-pitch live batting practice session Tuesday, so he could be ready to head out on a minor-league rehab assignment as soon as next week if his shoulder continues to respond well. He'll likely need at least two or three outings in the minors to get fully stretched out for starting duty with the big club.
Apr 5 2022Kaprielian (shoulder) faced hitters Tuesday, Matt Kawahara of the San Francisco Chronicle reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Kaprielian will miss the start of the season while recovering from AC joint irritation, but he's taking steps in the right direction and could be ready to go before the end of April. He threw 30 pitches Tuesday, with his fastball sitting between 93 and 95 miles per hour.
Apr 3 2022Kaprielian (shoulder) will begin the season at Triple-A Las Vegas but could rejoin the Athletics by the end of April, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Kaprielian has had no apparent setbacks in his throwing sessions, but he'll get eased into action against Triple-A competition before getting the call back to the majors. Once he's returned to health, the promising right-hander is likely to slot into the No. 2 spot in the rotation now that Sean Manaea has been traded to the Padres.
Mar 28 2022Kaprielian (shoulder) completed a bullpen session Saturday and responded well to the throwing workout, Matt Kawahara of the San Francisco Chronicle reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The right-hander is scheduled to throw off a mound again Tuesday while he continues to build up after a bout with AC joint irritation in his shoulder delayed him to begin spring training. Because he has yet to face hitters in camp, Kaprielian is set to open the season on the 10-day injured list, but the fact that he hasn't been shut down from throwing suggests he'll avoid a lengthy absence. He could be ready to begin a minor-league rehab assignment shortly after Oakland opens its regular season April 8 in Philadelphia.
Mar 22 2022Kaprielian is taking steps in his recovery from AC joint irritation but won't be ready to pitch in an MLB game before late April, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The oft-injured righty is beginning the season on the wrong foot, but he at least hasn't been completely shut down. He'll throw off a mound Friday and will advance to live batting practice in early April. A minor-league rehab stint is expected to follow, which means he'll miss at least two or three turns in the major-league rotation to open the year.
Mar 15 2022Kaprielian is dealing with AC joint irritation and will be a couple weeks behind schedule this spring, Matt Kawahara of the San Francisco Chronicle reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Injuries have been a major part of the story of Kaprielian's career thus far, as he's only thrown 225 total professional innings since being drafted back in 2015. Over half of those came in 2021, including 119.1 at the major-league level, during which he posted a 4.07 ERA. Assuming his current issue only winds up delaying him by a few weeks, he's in line to be a key member of the Athletics' rotation.
Sep 21 2021Manager Bob Melvin announced Tuesday that Kaprielian is no longer slated to start Thursday against Seattle and that the right-hander is likely to move to the bullpen going forward, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Kaprielian was originally scheduled to move to the bullpen last week, but with Daulton Jefferies (elbow) landing on the IL, he remained in the rotation to start Saturday against the Angels. The right-hander posted his strongest outing since late July, allowing just two hits while fanning five across six scoreless innings. While Melvin wouldn't commit 100 percent to him moving to a relief role with Chris Bassitt (face) set to be activated from the IL on Thursday, such a move makes sense considering that Kaprielian has tossed 116 innings this season after failing to reach the 40-inning mark in his previous six professional seasons.
Sep 19 2021Kaprielian (8-5) got the win in Saturday's 3-1 victory over the Angels, allowing two hits with five strikeouts in six scoreless innings. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Kaprielian took the mound in the bottom of the first with a 3-0 lead and didn't look back, surrendering just two baserunners in the entire contest. The six innings were his most in a start since Aug. 8, while the 27-year-old needed only 90 pitches to navigate those frames. He's scheduled to start next against Seattle on Thursday.
Sep 18 2021Kaprielian will start Saturday's game against the Angels, Matt Kawahara of the San Francisco Chronicle reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Manager Bob Melvin announced earlier in the week that Kaprielian was shifting to a bullpen role, but his replacement in the rotation, Daulton Jefferies, landed on the injured list Saturday with an elbow injury. Kaprielian will end up making his previously scheduled turn through the rotation, though he may need a strong performance to receive additional starts given that he has an 8.10 ERA across his past four outings.
Sep 16 2021Manager Bob Melvin said Thursday that Kaprielian will transition to a bullpen role, Matt Kawahara of the San Francisco Chronicle reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Kaprielian was initially slated to start Saturday's game against the Angels, but Daulton Jefferies will take his place as the starter. The 27-year-old will attempt to right the ship in a relief role after he recorded an 8.10 ERA and 1.80 WHIP in 16.2 innings across his last four starts.
Sep 12 2021Kaprielian (7-5) allowed four earned runs on eight hits and one walk while striking out five across 3.2 innings, taking the loss to the Rangers on Sunday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Kaprielian started off strong, but surrendered three runs on four hits and a walk in the third inning. He allowed a fourth run in the fourth inning and failed to finish the frame. It was his shortest start since May 31. The 27-year-old has a 4.02 ERA and 1.27 WHIP with 108 punchouts in 105.1 innings this season.
Sep 8 2021Kaprielian didn't factor into the decision Tuesday against the White Sox after allowing one run on five hits and two walks while fanning four across four innings. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Kaprielian struggled a bit with his control and hit two batters, but this can still be considered as a positive outing for him after he had given up a combined 10 earned runs across nine frames over his previous two trips to the mound. He's made 19 starts on the season, and while he's been inconsistent at times, he still owns a decent 3.81 ERA across 101.2 innings.
Sep 1 2021Kaprielian allowed four runs on four hits and three walks over four innings Wednesday against Detroit. He struck out four and did not factor into the decision. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Tigers did the majority of their damage with the long ball, including a Miguel Cabrera two-run shot in the fourth inning and an Akil Baddoo solo blast in the fifth. Kaprielian has struggled in his last two outings, giving up 10 runs across nine innings in a pair of no-decisions. He's yield five home runs in that stretch. Kaprielian, whose next started is scheduled to come at home against the White Sox, is 7-4 on the year with a 3.87 ERA and 99:37 K:BB over 97.2 innings.
Aug 26 2021Kaprielian pitched five innings in Thursday's 7-6 loss to the Yankees, allowing six runs on six hits and a walk with eight strikeouts. He didn't factor into the decision. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Making the start against the team that drafted him, Kaprielian was done in by the long ball as three New York home runs accounted for all but one of the runs charged to the righty. While the six earned runs are Kaprielien's most surrendered in four starts, his eight strikeouts Thursday match his total from his last three turns combined. He'll take a 3.65 ERA, 1.19 WHIP and 95:34 K:BB into Wednesday's scheduled start against Detroit.
Aug 21 2021Kaprielian (7-4) earned the win Friday against the Giants after tossing five innings of one-run ball, allowing three hits and four walks while fanning four. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The right-hander tossed 54 of his 92 pitches for strikes and tied his season-high mark for walks in this outing, but he still did enough to outduel Alex Wood en route to his seventh win of the campaign. The rookie has now allowed three or fewer earned runs in each of his last three appearances, going 2-0 with a 3.31 ERA in that span, and his season-long ERA stands at a decent 3.25 through 88.2 innings.
Aug 14 2021Kaprielian yielded three runs on eight hits over 5.1 innings in a no-decision Saturday against Texas. He did not record a strikeout or a walk. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Kaprielian failed to notch a strikeout for the first time in 15 starts this season, but he did enough to leave with a 3-2 lead with one out in the sixth inning. Kaprielian lost a chance at the win when Jonah Heim immediately greeted Oakland reliever Andrew Chafin with a sacrifice fly. Kaprielian has been a model of consistency this season, holding his opponents to three runs or fewer in all but two of his starts. He's 6-4 with a 3.33 ERA and an 83:29 K:BB in 83.2 innings on the year.
Aug 11 2021Kaprielian reported no setbacks with his previously ailing shoulder following his six-inning start against the Rangers on Sunday, the Associated Press reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The young right-hander returned from the injured list after spending the minimum 10 days sidelined. Kaprielian encouragingly shouldered a normal workload during the outing, and he should therefore be prepared for the same moving forward.
Aug 8 2021Kaprielian (6-4) allowed two earned runs on three hits and two walks while striking out four across six innings, earning the win over the Rangers on Sunday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Kaprielian allowed Adolis Garcia to score in the first inning after back-to-back doubles. The only other run scored against him was in the sixth inning after Isiah Kiner-Falefa tripled and scored. Kaprielian has been strong as of late with the exception of his previous outing against the Padres where he surrendered six runs. The 27-year-old carries a 3.22 ERA and a 1.14 WHIP with 83 strikeouts in 78.1 innings this season.
Aug 7 2021Manager Bob Melvin said Kaprielian (shoulder) is expected to return from the 10-day injured list to start Sunday against the Rangers, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Kaprielian hit the IL with right shoulder inflammation in late July, but the issue looks like it won't cost him more than one turn in the rotation. That's good news for the Athletics, as righty allowed six runs in his most recent start but had allowed no more than three runs in any of his previous eight outings and owns a 3.24 ERA on the year.
Aug 4 2021Kaprielian (shoulder) played catch before Wednesday's game and could make a start against the Rangers on Sunday, the Athletics' official site reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The right-hander has been in the process of overcoming an impingement in his throwing shoulder, and the fact he was able to engage in a throwing session Wednesday is certainly encouraging. If Kaprielian isn't able to take the hill Sunday, however, Daulton Jeffries is slated to slot in for his second major-league start of 2021.
Jul 31 2021Kaprielian's shoulder inflammation is not considered serious, Matt Kawahara of the San Francisco Chronicle reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Kaprelian hit the injured list Saturday and will miss at least one start, but it sounds as though he may not miss much more than that. Daulton Jefferies will take his place in the rotation to start Sunday against the Angels.
Jul 27 2021Kaprielian (5-4) lost Tuesday's 7-4 defeat at the hands of the Padres, allowing six runs on seven hits and a walk with six strikeouts in 4.1 innings. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Kaprielian was staked to a 3-0 lead after the top of the third but surrendered a two-run Fernando Tatis home run in the bottom of the inning, then allowed four of the first five Padres to reach base in the fifth and was removed. Yusmeiro Petit entered and immediately served up a three-run home run to Manny Machado with two of the runs charged to Kaprielian. This was the 27-year-old's worst start by far as his ERA jumped from 2.65 all the way to 3.24.
Jul 20 2021Kaprielian (5-3) earned the win Tuesday after holding the Angels scoreless across six frames. He allowed five hits and a pair of walks while striking out seven. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It was just the third time this season that Kaprielian blanked his opponent. The 27-year-old has now tossed at least five innings for his eighth straight start. To top it off, he hasn't surrendered more than three earned runs in an outing during that stretch. Thanks to his recent success, the right-hander has compiled a 2.65 ERA and 1.12 WHIP across 68 innings this season.
Jul 10 2021Kaprielian allowed two runs on four hits and four walks in five innings of a no-decision Saturday against Texas. He struck out four. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Kaprielian wasn't particularly efficient, allowing eight baserunners and throwing just 48 of his 87 pitches for strikes, but he did settle in after allowing back-to-back homers in the first inning and got through five complete innings for his seventh consecutive start. He hasn't allowed more than three earned runs in a start during that stretch, lowering his ERA to 2.90 in 62 innings for the season. Kaprielian is scheduled to make his first start of the second half at home against the Angels.
Jul 4 2021Kaprielian (4-3) allowed one earned run on five hits and one walk while striking out 10 across seven innings, taking the loss to the Red Sox on Sunday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Kaprielian was stellar Sunday, striking out a season-high 10 batters and tied his deepest start of 2021. However, he was stuck with the loss after allowing a single run to cross and receiving no run support. The 27-year-old has a 2.84 ERA and a 1.07 WHIP with 62 strikeouts in 57 innings. He had four quality starts in his last five outings.
Jun 30 2021Kaprielian (4-2) was tagged with the loss Tuesday against the Rangers after allowing three runs on six hits across six innings while striking out six. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The right-hander was tagged with his second loss of the season, but he delivered another strong performance on the mound. He allowed homers to Joey Gallo in the fourth and sixth innings, but he was quite composed otherwise and finished with his third quality start of the month. He owns a 3.14 ERA across five June starts and is slated to pitch again during the weekend series against the Red Sox at home.
Jun 23 2021Kaprielian pitched six innings in Wednesday's 5-3 loss to Texas, allowing two runs on five hits and two walks with four strikeouts. He didn't factor into the decision. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After neither team scored through four innings, Kaprielian allowed a single run in both the fifth and sixth innings before being removed at just 82 pitches. Oakland scored three in the top of the seventh to put the rookie in line for the win, but Texas eventually rallied against the Athletics' bullpen. The six-inning start is encouraging as it was only Kaprielian's third in eight turns, though Manager Bob Melvin appears reluctant to let his young starter work deep into games as he's averaging less than 90 pitches per start.
Jun 18 2021Kaprielian (4-1) allowed three runs on three hits and one walk while striking out seven in 5.2 innings to earn the win against the Yankees on Friday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Kaprielian was unable to record another quality start Friday, but he got enough run support from the Athletics to pick up his second consecutive win. The right-hander has lasted at least five innings in all but one of his appearances this year, and he's posted a 2.84 ERA and 1.11 WHIP in 38 innings across seven starts. He tentatively lines up to make his next start on the road against the Rangers on Wednesday.
Jun 12 2021Kaprielian (3-1) earned the win Saturday against the Royals after tossing six scoreless innings, allowing two hits and four walks while fanning seven. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Kaprielian was absolutely dominant Saturday and while he allowed six baserunners, only one of those reached third base. The right-hander has given up two or fewer runs in all but one of his outings this season and has looked outstanding thus far. His next start is scheduled for next week on the road against the Yankees.
Jun 6 2021Kaprielian (2-1) was tagged with the loss Sunday against the Rockies after allowing two runs on five hits and three walks while fanning six across five innings. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Kaprielian suffered his first loss of the season but delivered a decent outing considering he had to pitch in the altitude of Coors Field, as he limited the damage to just two runs and ended just three outs away from posting a quality start. The right-hander has allowed two or fewer runs in four of his five outings to date, and he's scheduled to start next week at home against the Royals.
May 31 2021Kaprielian allowed four runs on five hits and three walks with three strikeouts across 3.2 innings in a no-decision versus Seattle on Monday. He also hit a batter. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Kaprielian was able to navigate two baserunners in each of the second and third innings without trouble. The right-hander then faltered in the fourth, with a three-run blast by Donovan Walton and an RBI double from Kyle Lewis on his ledger. Kaprielian was bailed out by Oakland's offense, which rallied to tie the game in the eighth. He's posted a 2.95 ERA, 1.13 WHIP and 22:9 K:BB across 21.1 innings. Monday was the worst of his four starts so far -- the 27-year-old lines up for a road start in Colorado this weekend, which could be a tricky assignment.
May 27 2021Kaprielian (2-0) earned the win Wednesday against the Mariners after tossing seven scoreless innings, giving up two hits and two walks while fanning four. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The rookie right-hander continues to impress and while the sample size is small, he's looked outstanding through his first three appearances. Wednesday's outing might have been his best outing so far, though, as he clinched his first quality start at the MLB level and improved his ERA to 1.53 across 17.2 innings. Kaprielian's next start is scheduled for next week against the Mariners on the road.
May 21 2021Kaprielian allowed two earned runs on four hits and one walk while striking out nine across 5.2 innings in Friday's win over the Angels. He did not factor into the decision. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Kaprielian surrendered a home run to Jose Iglesias in the third inning and a long shot to Jared Walsh in the sixth inning Friday. Despite allowing two homers, he struck out nine batters and left the game with the lead. The 27-year-old has a 2.53 ERA and 1.13 WHIP with a 12.66 K/9 through 10.2 innings. He will continue to stay in the rotation as long as Jesus Luzardo (finger) and Mike Fiers (elbow) remain out.
May 15 2021Kaprielian will be skipped during the next turn through the rotation, Matt Kawahara of the San Francisco Chronicle reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Athletics have an off day Monday, which will allow the team to skip Kaprielian's turn through the rotation against the Astros. However, he is expected to make a start during the team's weekend series against the Angels. Kaprielian made his first big-league start Wednesday against the Red Sox and allowed only one earned run on four hits and three walks across five innings.
May 12 2021Kaprelian (1-0) picked up the win Wednesday, allowing one run on four hits and three walks over five innings in a 4-1 victory over the Red Sox. He struck out six. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The right-hander recorded his first major-league win in his first major-league start, throwing 58 of 95 pitches for strikes before exiting. Kaprelian could get a long look in the rotation with neither Jesus Luzardo (finger) nor Mike Fiers (elbow) expected back before the end of the month.
Mar 15 2021The Athletics optioned Kaprielian to Triple-A Las Vegas on Sunday, Matt Kawahara of the San Francisco Chronicle reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Kaprielian was one of seven players optioned to the minors in the Athletics' first round of roster cuts. After losing two years of development time earlier in his career while recovering from Tommy John surgery, Kaprielian reached the big leagues for the first time in 2020, working in a relief role over two appearances with Oakland. The Athletics could still look to develop him as a starter at the Triple-A level, but he'll likely be in line behind several other pitchers for a promotion if a rotation spot opens up at the big-league level at any point this season.
Sep 27 2020Kaprielian was optioned to the alternate training site Sunday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Kaprielian appeared in two games across his multiple stints in the majors this season and allowed three runs on four hits with four strikeouts and two walks over 3.2 innings. The 26-year-old was never a likely candidate for the postseason roster and will return to the alternate site.
Sep 24 2020Kaprielian was recalled from the alternate training site Thursday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Kaprielian is set to rejoin the major-league roster after J.B. Wendelken was placed on the injured list due to an undisclosed issue. The right-handed Kaprielian has appeared in one game for Oakland this year, allowing one run across two innings against the Giants on Aug. 16. He figures to assume a long-relief role in the Athletics' bullpen.
Sep 15 2020The Athletics optioned Kaprielian to their alternate training site Tuesday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Kaprielian was the Athletics' 29th man for Monday's doubleheader versus the Mariners, but he went unused out of the bullpen in both halves of the twin bill.
Sep 14 2020The Athletics recalled Kaprielian from their alternate training site Monday, Shayna Rubin of The San Jose Mercury News reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He'll be designated as Oakland's 29th man for Monday's doubleheader with the Mariners, providing the Athletics with an extra multi-inning relief option during the twin bill. Expect Oakland to return Kaprielian to the alternate site after the doubleheader concludes.
Sep 9 2020The Athletics optioned Kaprielian to their alternate training site Wednesday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Oakland called Kaprielian up from the alternate site to serve as the 29th man in Tuesday's doubleheader with the Astros, but he went unused in both contests. He could rejoin the big club as soon as Saturday, when the Athletics will be allotted a 29th man again for the team's doubleheader with the Rangers.
Sep 8 2020Kaprielian was recalled to serve as the 29th man for Tuesday's doubleheader against the Astros. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He has pitched just once in the majors this season, giving up one run while striking out one in two innings against the Giants on Aug. 16. With Oakland set to play 12 games in the next nine days, they will likely look to get the most out of 29th men like Kaprielian, so don't be surprised if he logs at least a couple innings in relief if the opportunity presents itself.
Aug 17 2020Kaprielian allowed an earned run on a solo home run over two innings in a win over the Giants on Sunday. He also issued a walk and recorded a strikeout. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The right-hander was put right to work after being recalled from the Athletics' alternate training site in San Jose earlier in the day, and he showed well overall despite surrendering a solo homer to Brandon Crawford. Kaprielian is a promising prospect that posted a 32:8 K:BB across 31.2 innings between Double-A Midland and Triple-A Las Vegas last season, and his stay with the big-league club could last at least through Burch Smith's (forearm) stay on the injured list.
Aug 16 2020Kaprielian was recalled from the Athletics' alternate training site in San Jose on Sunday, Matt Kawahara of the San Francisco Chronicle reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The right-hander will take the place of fellow reliever Burch Smith, who was placed on the 10-day injured list Sunday with a forearm strain. It will be Kaprielian's second tour of duty with the big-league club thus far this season, although he did not make an appearance over the two days he was up the first time. The 26-year-old right-hander has an impressive minor-league resume from his time with both the Yankees and Athletics organizations, but he's yet to make his big-league debut.
Aug 6 2020Kaprielian was optioned to Oakland's alternate training site Thursday, John Hickey of SI.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The A's needed to trim the roster from 30 players to 28 on Thursday, and Kaprielian unfortunately gets dispatched without getting the opportunity to make his MLB debut. Manager Bob Melvin said the A's see Kaprielian as a potentially impactful long-term piece, but he has been limited to organizational depth duties so far this season. It's possible he could make a spot start later in the summer.
Aug 4 2020Kaprielian was recalled from the Athletics' alternate training site Tuesday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Although Kaprielian began spring training in major-league camp, he's yet to appear in any regular-season games in the majors. He'll join the Athletics' bullpen to take the place of Jordan Weems (lat), who was placed on the 10-day injured list Tuesday. The right-handed Kaprielian returned to the mound in 2019 after missing two seasons. He posted a 3.18 ERA and 75:16 K:BB over 68 innings across 19 appearances (16 starts) in the minors last year. Given the stability of Oakland's late-game arms, Kaprielian should pitch mainly in lower-leverage scenarios.
Mar 5 2020Kaprielian was optioned to Triple-A Las Vegas on Thursday, Evan Webeck of The San Jose Mercury News reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 26-year-old was one of six total Athletics pitchers removed from big-league camp Thursday. Kaprielian posted an impressive 1.63 ERA, 0.96 WHIP and 26:8 K:BB across 27.2 innings (five starts) with Double-A Midland during 2019.
Sep 6 2019Kaprielian, who was recently promoted to Triple-A Las Vegas, hit 96 mph with his fastball and was sitting at 94 mph in a late-August start, Melissa Lockard of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Already 25 years old, Kaprielian had pitched just 29.1 professional innings prior to this season due to a variety of elbow and shoulder injuries. However, he has been excellent his season despite all the missed time, logging a 3.18 ERA, 1.10 WHIP and 75:16 K:BB in 68 innings. He has been even better of late, posting a 1.26 ERA, 0.84 WHIP and 29:5 K:BB in 28.2 innings over his last seven starts, including a four-inning outing where he gave up one run and struck out six in his Triple-A debut Sept. 1. He is on the 40-man roster and should figure prominently into the big-league rotation plans for 2020.
Jun 13 2018Kaprielian (elbow, shoulder) began playing catch again earlier this week, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.Kaprielian will be handled with care by the organization, considering he had Tommy John surgery in 2017. The 24-year-old right-hander had been throwing bullpen sessions as part of his rehab when he began feeling the shoulder discomfort that caused him to take time off from throwing. Kaprielian will presumably begin ramping his recovery process back up slowly over the coming days.