Glenn Otto
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Jun 23 2024Otto has given up three earned runs on one hit and four walks while striking out four across three innings between his two appearances since shifting his rehab assignment to Triple-A El Paso on Tuesday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Otto has 33 big-league starts on his resume, but given that he hasn't covered more than two innings in any of his five rehab appearances between Triple-A and the rookie-level Arizona Complex League thus far, the Padres look to be preparing him for a relief role upon his return from the 15-day injured list. The right-hander has been on the shelf all season with a right teres major strain.
Jun 4 2024The Padres sent Otto (shoulder) to the Arizona Complex League on Tuesday to begin a rehab assignment. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: A right teres major strain has kept Otto on the shelf since spring training, though he now seems ready to test his shoulder in a competitive environment. The Padres have not specified how long the 28-year-old reliever's assignment might last, but an extended stay may be necessary after being shut down for more than two months.
Mar 19 2024The Padres placed Otto on the 15-day injured list Tuesday with a right teres major strain. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Otto didn't pitch at all in the Cactus League after experiencing problems in his shoulder toward the beginning of camp. He has yet to resume throwing since getting injured, making it likely he spends more than the minimum 15 days on the IL.
Mar 17 2024Otto (shoulder) had a setback early in spring camp and is expected to open the regular season on the injured list, per MLB.com. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Otto dealt with a shoulder injury last season but was expected to be among the competitors for a rotation spot for San Diego this spring. However, the right-hander suffered a setback early in camp and didn't pitch at all in Cactus League play. Manager Mike Shildt indicated March 9 that Otto is getting closer to playing catch and resuming baseball activity, but even if that happens soon, the hurler won't be ready for game action by the opening of the campaign.
Sep 7 2023The Padres claimed Otto off waivers from the Rangers on Thursday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Otto was DFA'd by Texas on Tuesday after accumulating a 10.13 ERA and 1.88 WHIP through 10.2 innings in the majors. However, he's been solid in Triple-A with a 3.38 ERA and 1.07 WHIP through 29.1 frames, so the Padres will take a flier on him as a bullpen depth piece. Ben Gamel was designated for assignment in a corresponding move.
Sep 5 2023The Rangers designated Otto for assignment on Tuesday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 27-year-old posted a 10.13 ERA in 10.2 frames for Texas this season and has now lost his spot on the 26-man and 40-man rosters. Otto made 27 starts for the Rangers last season and had a 4.64 ERA, but he's been working out of the bullpen for the big club in 2023.
Aug 28 2023Otto was recalled from Triple-A Round Rock on Monday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Otto, 27, has been blasted for 10 runs over 8.1 relief innings during his brief time in the majors this season. He and the Rangers will be hoping for better results this time around, and he will give them an arm capable of going multiple frames.
Jul 23 2023The Rangers optioned Otto to Triple-A Round Rock on Sunday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Otto will cede his spot on the 26-man active roster and in the bullpen to right-hander Owen White, who was called up from Triple-A in a corresponding move. After being activated from the 60-day injured list June 30, Otto made four relief appearances and gave up 10 earned runs on 10 hits and five walks over 8.1 innings.
Jun 30 2023The Rangers activated Otto (lat) from the 60-day injured list Friday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Otto has been on the shelf all season with a right lat strain and will now rejoin the Rangers' pitching staff. Otto was great during his rehab assignment, surrendering three runs on six hits while striking out 14 batters across 10 innings. Given the strength of Texas' rotation, it's possible he is now relegated to the Rangers' bullpen, though Texas could also choose to run with a six-man rotation.
Jun 20 2023Otto (lat) struck out three over three scoreless innings in his second rehab start Sunday with Triple-A Round Rock. He allowed one hit and no walks in the 44-pitch outing. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 27-year-old has been on the shelf since late in spring training due to the right lat strain, but he's looked strong in both of his first two rehab outings with Round Rock. He's covered three innings in both appearances, striking out seven batters in total while having yet to issue a walk. The Rangers don't have a spot available for Otto in the big-league rotation at the moment, so once his 30-day rehab window elapses, the right-hander could get optioned to Round Rock upon being activated from the 60-day injured list.
Jun 14 2023Otto (lat) allowed two runs on two hits while striking out four over three innings in a rehab outing for Triple-A Round Rock on Tuesday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Otto began his rehab assignment Tuesday, and the right-hander threw 36 pitches (25 strikes). The Rangers will build up his strength, and Otto could eventually rejoin the team's starting rotation. With Jacob deGrom (elbow) headed for Tommy John surgery, there's room. Dane Dunning has been filling in, but his last three starts (5.74 ERA, eight walks) were rocky.
Jun 13 2023Otto (oblique) is set to begin a minor-league rehab assignment Tuesday with Triple-A Round Rock. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It could be a lengthy rehab stint for Otto, who has been out all season after injuring his right lat toward the end of spring training. The 27-year-old posted a 4.64 ERA, 1.33 WHIP and 107:62 K:BB over 135.2 innings (27 starts) for the Rangers in 2022.
Mar 29 2023The Rangers placed Otto (lat) on the 60-day injured list Wednesday, Evan Grant of The Dallas Morning News reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Otto injured his right lat toward the end of spring camp and is now going to miss at least the first two months of the 2023 season. The Rangers haven't provided an official timeline for Otto's return, though the right-hander is expected to avoid surgery.
Mar 25 2023Otto (lat) has been shut down for three weeks and may wind up on the 60-day injured list, Jeff Wilson of RangersToday.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Otto went down with what was originally referred to as lat tightness in mid-March. His injury is evidently much more serious than that, as it's unlikely he's ready for game action until late May.
Mar 19 2023Otto will undergo an MRI on his right lat muscle, Evan Grant of The Dallas Morning News reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Otto told reporters Sunday morning that the muscle was still sore, and the Rangers won't take any risks. The 26-year-old right-hander was scratched from Saturday's start because of tightness in his lat. There should be an update on Otto's status after the results of the imaging are announced.
Mar 18 2023Otto was scratched from Saturday's scheduled start in the Cactus League with right lat tightness, Kennedi Landry of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: With Otto out, the Rangers will have Chase Lee start in the right-hander's place. Otto will likely need to undergo testing to make sure there's no structural damage. There should be an update on his status in the coming days.
Feb 25 2023Otto allowed two runs on one hit and one walk while striking out five over two innings in Friday's spring game against Kansas City. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Otto opened the game with a four-pitch walk to Bobby Witt, who later came around on Vinnie Pasquantino's home run three batters later. "It starts with throwing strikes," manager Bruce Bochy told Kennedi Landry of MLB.com. "That's the obvious. He's got great stuff. But he's got to pound the strike zone and throw quality strikes." The right-hander started 27 games for the Rangers in 2022, but he's not expected to return to the rotation after Texas added three veteran starters during the offseason. Otto could be a candidate for the bullpen, but a roster spot is not guaranteed.
Oct 5 2022Otto (7-10) got the win after he pitched six innings, giving up two runs on four hits and two walks while striking out five in Wednesday's season-finale versus the Yankees. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Otto kept the Yankees in check Wednesday, limiting them to six total baserunners while notching his second straight quality start. He gave up one run in the second inning before Jose Trevino launched a solo homer in the fourth frame, accounting for the final run on his line. Otto will finish the campaign with a 4.64 ERA and 1.33 WHIP while striking out 107 batters over 135.2 innings in 27 starts with the Rangers.
Oct 1 2022Otto (6-10) gave up three earned runs on eight hits and one walk while striking out seven over six innings to take the loss in a 4-1 defeat against the Angels on Friday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Otto racked up seven or more strikeouts for the fourth time this season but gave up a couple of home runs that ultimately led to him being saddled with his 10th loss of the year. The strikeout-heavy performance is an encouraging sign from Otto, who has a poor K/BB of 1.7 in 26 starts this season. The 26-year-old right-hander is tentatively expected to make his next start in the final game of the season against the Yankees.
Sep 24 2022Otto did not factor into the decision Saturday, allowing one run on three hits with one walk over 5.2 innings against the Guardians. He struck out three. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After walking Steven Kwan on four straight pitches to start the game, Otto went on to retire the next 12 batters he faced. His only major mistake on the night came in the fifth when he left a slider over the plate and served up a solo homer to Oscar Gonzalez to lead off the inning. The right-hander has earned a win in just two of his 12 starts since the All-Star break. He's projected to take the mound again next week against the Angels.
Sep 18 2022Otto (6-9) allowed four runs on seven hits and no walks while striking out three in 3.1 innings to take the loss during Sunday's game against the Rays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Otto tossed a scoreless first frame during Sunday's matchup, but he gave up four runs over the next two innings and was forced to settle for his ninth loss of the season. Sunday's start was just the second time this year that Otto hasn't lasted at least four innings, and he's posted a 5.40 ERA and 1.25 WHIP in 18.1 innings over four appearances in September. He projects to make his next start at home against the Guardians on Saturday.
Sep 12 2022Otto didn't factor into the decision in a 3-2 win over the Marlins in the first game of Monday's doubleheader, giving up two runs on three hits and two walks over six innings. He struck out two. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The right-hander exited the game in line for his ninth loss of the year, but the Rangers' offense got going in the seventh inning. The quality start was Otto's sixth of the season, but three of them have come in eight outings since the beginning of August, a stretch during which he sports a 3.37 ERA and 33:20 K:BB through 42.2 innings.
Sep 6 2022Otto did not factor into the decision Tuesday, allowing three runs on five hits and one walk over four innings against Houston. He struck out five. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Otto never really found his groove Tuesday, as he failed to record a clean inning and allowed runs to score in each of the second, third and fourth innings before being pulled from the game. The start was his first of fewer than five innings since July 12, a stretch in which he only recorded two wins despite a respectable 4.04 ERA. Otto will try to get back on track in his next start, which figures to be at Miami next week.
Sep 1 2022Otto didn't factor in the decision against Boston on Thursday, allowing three runs on four hits and one walk while striking out eight batters over five-plus innings. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Otto had his strikeout stuff working against the Red Sox, as he notched a season-high eight punchouts while inducing 12 swinging strikes. He departed after giving up a leadoff homer to Alex Verdugo in the sixth inning, but he was in line for the win with Texas up by a run. The Rangers' bullpen collapsed late in the game, however, denying Otto of a second straight victory. The right-hander nonetheless started September on a decent foot after posting a promising 2.93 ERA and 1.23 WHIP across five starts covering 27.2 innings in August. On another positive note, Otto walked only one batter Thursday following a four-game stretch during which he averaged 3.8 free passes per contest.
Aug 27 2022Otto (6-8) earned the win against the Tigers on Friday, allowing four runs on five hits while striking out three and walking two over five innings. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Otto's outing Friday was not pretty, but it did the job. He threw 48 of 80 pitches for strikes across four frames, but was able to pick up the win thanks to an offensive outburst from his team. The righty has only completed six innings five times in 20 starts, whether by design or because of his performance. Friday's four-run clunker raised Otto's ERA to 4.79.
Aug 20 2022Otto allowed an unearned run on three hits and three walks with one strikeout in 5.2 innings in a no-decision versus the Twins on Saturday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The lone run against Otto came in the fifth inning on a Luis Arraez single after Jake Cave reached on an error. Otto came up one out short of a quality start. Walks have re-emerged as an issue for the 26-year-old -- he's issued 17 free passes across 27.2 innings through his last five starts. He has a 4.66 ERA, 1.39 WHIP and 71:52 K:BB through 94.2 innings across 19 starts overall. The right-hander is projected for a home start versus the Tigers next week.
Aug 15 2022Otto (5-8) earned the win Monday, allowing one run on two hits and six walks over six innings against the Athletics. He struck out one. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Otto remarkably got through six innings of one run ball despite walking six A's batters Monday. The effort was emblematic of his season as a whole as he has walked fewer than three batters in just seven out of 17 starts this season. Regardless, the quality start brought Otto's ERA under 5.00 for the season. He next lines up to face Minnesota this weekend.
Aug 10 2022Otto pitched five innings, giving up two runs on four hits and four walks while striking out five in Wednesday's extra-inning win over the Astros. He did not factor into the decision. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Otto allowed one run in the bottom of the second before surrendering a game-tying solo homer to Kyle Tucker in the fourth frame, knotting up the score at 2-2. He was able to pitch a scoreless fifth inning before being removed after the frame. Otto has now allowed at least one home run in five consecutive outings, allowing six long balls over that stretch. Since returning from the COVID-19-related injured list June 26, the right-hander has posted an inflated 6.12 ERA and 1.48 WHIP with 36 strikeouts over 42.2 innings in nine starts.
Aug 5 2022Otto (4-8) allowed two runs on four hits and a walk over six innings Friday, striking out seven and taking the loss against Texas. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Otto gave up one run through three frames before serving up a go-ahead solo shot to Eloy Jimenez. The 6-foot-3 righty lowered his season ERA to 5.31 after allowing fewer than three runs for just the second time in his last eight appearances. He also tied his season best with seven punchouts. Otto will carry a 64:39 K:BB into his projected outing in Houston next week.
Jul 30 2022Otto allowed four runs on four hits, three walks and two hit batters while striking out five in five innings in a no-decision versus the Angels on Saturday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Otto struggled to find the zone, throwing 43 of 73 pitches for strikes. He's gone 0-5 with two no-decisions in his last seven starts, and he's allowed at least three runs in six of those outings. The right-hander owns a 5.50 ERA, 1.46 WHIP and 57:38 K:BB in 72 innings across 15 starts this year. Otto is projected for a home start against the White Sox next week.
Jul 25 2022Otto (4-7) allowed three runs on seven hits, one walk and a hit batter while striking out five over 5.1 innings, taking the loss Monday versus the Mariners. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Otto got through the Mariners' order without much trouble once, but they accumulated two runs on four hits in the fourth inning. Ty France added a solo shot in the fifth, and the Rangers' offense couldn't get Otto off the hook. The 26-year-old right-hander has given up at least three runs in five of his last six starts, going 0-5 in that span, a noticeable struggle since he returned from the COVID-19 injured list in late June. He now has a 5.37 ERA, 1.46 WHIP and 52:35 K:BB across 67 innings in 14 starts. He's projected to make his next start this weekend on the road against the Angels.
Jul 18 2022Otto (4-6) gave up three earned runs on five hits and a walk while striking out four over six innings to take the loss in a 6-2 defeat to the Mariners on Sunday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Otto gave up a couple of homer runs but held the red-hot Mariners to three runs to earn his third quality start of the season. Otto came into the game with a bloated 6.08 ERA in July so the quality start could help him to build some positive momentum for the second half. Opponents are hitting .306 on his fastball which averages only 93 mph, so he could find more success if he uses his slider more often. Otto struggled in his last start against the Athletics, but he will have a chance to redeem himself against one of the league's worst offenses in his next expected start Friday at Oakland.
Jul 12 2022Otto didn't factor into the decision during Tuesday's 14-7 loss to Oakland, allowing four runs on six hits and one walk with three strikeouts in 4.1 innings. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Otto surrendered a single run in the second inning before permitting four baserunners and three runs in the fifth prompting his removal. The 26-year-old has now allowed a total of 14 runs over his last 15.1 innings across four starts, pushing his ERA from 4.24 to 5.50 in the process. Otto is set for one more start Sunday at home against Seattle prior to the All-Star break.
Jul 7 2022Otto (4-5) took the loss Wednesday as the Rangers fell 2-1 to the Orioles, giving up two runs (one earned) on three hits and three walks over five innings. He struck out five. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Both runs crossed the plate in the second inning, as with two outs and two runners in scoring position, Corey Seager attempted to make a bare-handed play on a soft grounder by Ryan McKenna, only to throw the ball away and allow two runs to score instead of just one on the infield single. Otto got the hook after 91 pitches (58 strikes) and no further damage, but the Rangers' offense couldn't erase the deficit. It was the right-hander's best effort in three starts since returning from the COVID-19 list, but on the season he still carries a shaky 5.26 ERA, 1.50 WHIP and 40:32 K:BB through 51.1 innings.
Jul 4 2022Otto is scheduled to make his next start Wednesday in Baltimore against the Orioles, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Even though Otto has been shelled for 10 earned runs on 10 hits and six walks while covering only six innings in his first two outings since returning from the COVID-19-related injured list, he built up enough goodwill prior to testing positive for the virus to maintain some security in the Texas rotation. He'll take a 5.63 ERA and 1.53 WHIP over 10 starts this season into his upcoming outing at Camden Yards.
Jun 26 2022Otto (4-3) gave up six earned runs on six hits and three walks over two innings to take the loss in a 6-4 defeat to the Nationals on Sunday. He struck out one. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Otto was ineffective in his first start since returning from the COVID-19-related injured list. He walked three batters and the Rangers took advantage of his control problems with a barrage of hits. Otto hadn't given up more than two runs in his four previous appearances so the 26-year-old rookie has shown the ability to play at the big league level. He is tentatively scheduled to make his next start against the powerful Mets offense on Saturday.
Jun 22 2022Otto (illness) rejoined the Rangers at Globe Life Field on Wednesday and will likely be activated from the COVID-19-related injured list to start in Sunday's home game against the Nationals, Joseph Hoyt of The Dallas Morning News reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Otto returned to Arlington after he made a rehab start Tuesday with Triple-A Round Rock. Though Otto was roughed up for four runs (three earned) on six hits and two walks while striking out three over 2.2 innings, the fact that he didn't stick around with Round Rock suggests the Rangers are preparing to have him back in the rotation this weekend. According to Kennedi Landry of MLB.com, the Rangers already announced that No. 5 starter Taylor Hearn will be available out of the bullpen this weekend, which seemingly supports the notion that Otto will be cleared to make his first start for the big club since June 4.
Jun 20 2022Rangers manager Chris Woodward said Otto (illness) will make a rehab start at Triple-A Round Rock on Tuesday, Dawn Klemish of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Otto has resided on the COVID-19-related injured list since June 10, but he's cleared all protocols less than two weeks later and is in the process of ramping up. Woodward said that if all goes well during Otto's rehab outing, he could slot back into the big-league rotation during Sunday's home game against the Nationals.
Jun 10 2022Otto was placed on the COVID-19 injured list Friday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Rangers didn't announce whether Otto had tested positive for the virus himself, so it's not yet clear when he's expected to return. In any case, he won't be making his scheduled start Friday against the White Sox, and the team has yet to announce his replacement.
Jun 4 2022Otto (4-2) earned the win Saturday versus the Mariners. He allowed two runs on two hits, five walks and a hit batter with four strikeouts in five innings. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Otto carried a no-hitter into the fifth inning despite his lackluster control in the contest. He then allowed a single to Cal Raleigh and a two-run home run to Jesse Winker to account for the runs on his line. It's been a good stretch lately for Otto, who has won each of his last three starts while allowing five runs (four earned) in 16 innings in that span. He's at a 4.24 ERA, 1.36 WHIP and 33:23 K:BB across 40.1 innings in eight starts this year. The right-hander lines up for a road start versus the White Sox next week.
May 30 2022Otto (3-2) allowed two runs (one earned) on four hits and three walks with four strikeouts in six innings, earning the win over the Rays on Monday. He also hit one batter. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Otto picked up a win for the second start in a row, and this was also the second time he's completed six innings this year. The right-hander threw 60 of his 99 pitches for strikes, though his control remains a small issue. He's at a 4.33 ERA, 1.36 WHIP and 29:18 K:BB across 35.1 innings this year through seven starts. He's projected to make his next start this weekend at home versus the Mariners.
May 25 2022Otto (2-2) earned the win over the Angels on Wednesday, allowing one run over five innings. He gave up three hits, walked two and struck out seven. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Otto gave up a first-inning run but settled down after that, keeping Los Angeles off the scoreboard for his remaining four frames. The right-hander racked up a season-high seven strikeouts and picked up his first win since his first appearance of the campaign April 22. Otto has allowed two runs or fewer in five of his six outings, but his 4.91 ERA is marred by an eight-run, four-inning blowup against Boston on May 14. Still, it's probably better to take a wait-and-see approach in fantasy, as Otto has allowed multiple walks in all but one appearance and hadn't punched out more than five batters in a game until Wednesday. He's tentatively scheduled to make his next start at home against Tampa Bay on Monday.
May 19 2022Otto (1-2) allowed two earned runs on seven hits and three walks while striking out two across six innings to take the loss Thursday against the Astros. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Otto allowed both of his earned runs in the first inning, when he surrendered three hits and also plunked a batter. Though he limited the damage, Otto was consistently working out of trouble as he allowed at least one baserunner in all but one frame. After a disastrous eight-run performance his last turn through the rotation, Otto rebounded and has allowed two or fewer earned runs in four of his five starts this season. However, he still owns a 5.55 ERA with an unimpressive 18:13 K:BB across 24.1 innings.
May 8 2022Otto registered a no-decision during Sunday's 4-2 victory over the Yankees in Game 2 of a double header, allowing two runs on two hits and three walks with two strikeouts in five innings. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Otto put runners on base in each of the first three innings, with the damage limited to a Giancarlo Stanton two-run shot in the third, but he was able to settle down to retire the final seven Yankees he faced. The 26-year-old has increased his pitch count in each of his three turns and owns an impressive 3.14 ERA and 0.98 WHIP through 14.1 innings -- drastic improvements from last season's 9.26 and 1.71 marks in 23.1 innings. He'll take the hill again next weekend against Boston.
May 7 2022Otto and the Rangers won't play Saturday against the Yankees after the game was postponed due to inclement weather. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Otto's scheduled start will be pushed back once again after a second consecutive game was called off due to inclement weather. Although Saturday's game will be made up Monday, Otto will start in the second game of Sunday's doubleheader against the Yankees, Kennedi Landry of MLB.com reports.
May 6 2022Otto and the Rangers won't play against the Yankees on Friday after the game was postponed due to inclement weather. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Friday's matchup will be made up as part of a doubleheader Sunday, while Otto will start Saturday's matchup against the Yankees, Levi Weaver of The Athletic reports. Over his first two starts of the year, he posted a 2.89 ERA and 0.96 WHIP in 9.1 innings.
May 5 2022Otto will start Friday's series opener against the Yankees in New York, Evan Grant of The Dallas Morning News reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Heading into the week, Otto was initially lined up to start Tuesday in Philadelphia, but he ended up getting pushed back a few days in the pitching schedule after Jon Gray (knee) was cleared to return from the 10-day injured list. The Rangers had a pair of off days this week that will result in the team temporarily going with a four-man rotation, but Otto will be able to stick in a starting role over Taylor Hearn, who will be available out of the bullpen for the weekend series in New York. Otto will look to keep rolling against the Yankees after he struck out 10 while giving up three earned runs on six hits and three walks over 9.1 innings between his first two starts of the season.
May 3 2022Otto isn't starting Tuesday against the Phillies as previously scheduled since Jon Gray (knee) was activated off the injured list to start, Levi Weaver of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Otto has a 2.89 ERA, 0.96 WHIP and 10:3 K:BB over 9.1 innings through two outings, but he'll be bumped from Tuesday's start with Gray back from a brief stint on the shelf. It remains to be seen whether Otto has his outing pushed back a couple days or if the Rangers opt to use him out of the bullpen this week since the team has scheduled off days Thursday and Monday.
Apr 25 2022Otto is scheduled to make his next start for the Rangers at home Wednesday against the Astros. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He'll be making a second straight turn in the rotation as a replacement for Jon Gray (knee), who recently moved to the injured list for the second time this season. Though Gray's injury isn't believed to be a long-term issue, Otto could vie for a back-end spot in the rotation even once the Rangers' Opening Day starter is cleared to return from the IL. Otto looked sharp in his first start of the season Friday in Oakland, limiting the Athletics to one earned run on two hits and one walk while striking out five en route to capturing his first MLB win.
Apr 23 2022Otto (1-0) picked up the win Friday, allowing one run on two hits and a walk over five innings in an 8-1 victory over the A's. He struck out five. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After going 0-3 in six starts during his debut last year, Otto recorded his first big-league win in his first outing of 2022 for Texas, throwing 46 of 75 pitches for strikes and taking full advantage of his teammates' five-run eruption in the second inning. Otto has a golden opportunity to lock down a rotation spot with Jon Gray (knee) and Spencer Howard (finger) both currently on the shelf and no other Rangers starter pitching particularly well out of the gate.
Apr 22 2022Otto was recalled from Triple-A Round Rock to start Friday against the Athletics. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Otto was already labeled Texas' probable starter for Friday's contest, and he's now officially joined the big-league roster. The 26-year-old made his major-league debut last season and had a 9.26 ERA across 23.1 innings, though he was off to a strong start at Triple-A this year with a 9:1 K:BB over seven scoreless innings.
Apr 21 2022Otto is expected to be recalled from Triple-A Round Rock to start Friday's game against the Athletics, Levi Weaver of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Otto began the year in the minors and struck out nine in seven scoreless frames in his first two starts in Round Rock. He made his last start April 15, so he'll be fully rested while filling in for Jon Gray (knee) as the starter in Friday's series opener in Oakland. Otto made six starts for the Rangers last year and posted a 9.26 ERA and 1.71 WHIP in 23.1 innings.
Apr 5 2022Otto was optioned to Triple-A Round Rock on Tuesday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Otto failed to win a spot in the Opening Day rotation but remains one of the team's top candidates to call on when they need another starter. The 26-year-old was knocked around to the tune of a 9.26 ERA in his six-start debut last season, but that hid a promising set of peripherals, as he was slightly better than average in all three of strikeout rate (25.2 percent), walk rate (7.2 percent) and groundball rate (44.4 percent).
Oct 3 2021The Rangers optioned Otto to Triple-A Round Rock on Sunday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Otto had a brutal debut season, starting six games and posting a 9.26 ERA in 23.1 innings. Unavailable to pitch Sunday after starting Thursday, he yields his roster spot to Matt Bush.
Sep 30 2021Otto was tagged for five runs on six hits and a walk while striking out two across two innings during Thursday's win over the Angels. He did not factor into the decision. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Otto needed 41 pitches to get through the first inning, during which the Angels sent all nine batters to the plate while scoring five runs. The right-hander managed to toss a scoreless second inning, but that would be the end of his disastrous outing. It's been a tough campaign for Otto, who finishes off the regular season with a 9.26 ERA and 1.71 WHIP across six appearances.
Sep 23 2021Otto (0-3) took the loss in Thursday's 3-0 defeat at the hands of the Orioles, allowing two runs on five hits and a walk with seven strikeouts in five innings. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Coming off two disaster starts, Otto got back on track against Baltimore and needed just 81 pitches to navigate five innings. The 25-year-old wore down a bit, permitting a single run in both the fourth and fifth innings, which could've prompted manager Chris Woodward to pull Otto despite the reasonable pitch count. The seven strikeout's tie Otto's career high set in his first start and he's set to pitch Wednesday against the Angels.
Sep 16 2021Otto (0-3) took the loss in Thursday's 12-1 defeat at the hands of the Astros, allowing seven runs on seven hits and four walks with three strikeout sin 3.1 innings. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Otto was able to prevent Houston from scoring in the game's first three innings but fell apart in the fourth, permitting eight of nine Astros to reach base in the and surrendering all seven runs in the process. Texas has now lost all four of Otto's starts and the righty possesses an unsightly 9.37 ERA across 16.1 innings.
Sep 10 2021Otto (0-1) took the loss against Oakland on Friday, allowing eight runs on eight hits and one walk while striking out five across 3.1 innings. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The rookie had pitched fairly well in his first two big-league starts, but he was hit hard by the Athletics on Friday. Otto gave up six runs in the second inning, though Oakland didn't register any extra-base hits in the frame. He bounced back with a scoreless third inning but was pulled after allowing a double and a triple while retiring only one batter in the fourth. Otto did flash impressive strikeout stuff -- he notched five punchouts and 12 swinging strikes -- so the overall picture isn't as bleak as the outcome of his brief appearance. If Otto remains in the rotation, his opportunity to bounce back will likely come at home against the White Sox next week.
Sep 7 2021Otto is expected to make his third start with the Rangers in Friday's series opener in Oakland, Evan Grant of The Dallas Morning News reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Texas will welcome two starters in Spencer Howard and Dane Dunning back from the COVID-19 injured list this week, but neither pitcher's return looks like it will bump Otto out of the rotation. Howard will be activated Tuesday to start against the Diamondbacks and will be deployed in tandem with Jordan Lyles, who could work exclusively out of the bullpen moving forward. Dunning, meanwhile, is expected to be activated Friday, but the Rangers plan on having him work only an inning out of the bullpen behind Otto, who should thus be in store for a normal start. The 25-year-old rookie has looked good in his first two turns through the Texas rotation, covering 9.2 innings between the outings while allowing two earned runs and striking out 11.
Sep 4 2021Otto allowed two earned runs on four hits and one walk while striking out four across 4.2 innings in the loss to the Angels on Friday. He did not factor into the decision. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Otto allowed three hits in the first inning that led to a pair of runs. He didn't have any further damage, but he was relieved with two outs in the fifth inning. It wasn't a bad start, but it wasn't a repeat of his scoreless MLB debut. He may lose his spot in the starting rotation once Dane Dunning, Mike Foltynewicz and Spencer Howard return from the COVID-19 injured list.
Sep 3 2021Otto is scheduled to start Friday's game against the Angels. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Otto will earn a second turn through the rotation after he held the Astros scoreless while striking out seven en route to taking a no-decision in his MLB debut Aug. 27. Texas will eventually get Dane Dunning, Mike Foltynewicz and Spencer Howard back from the COVID-19 injured to potentially take back rotation spots, but Otto should still have a good case to stick around in a starting role if he turns in another solid outing versus the Angels.
Aug 27 2021Otto allowed just two hits while striking out seven over five scoreless innings in a no-decision versus Houston on Friday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The right-hander had put up less than spectacular results in the minors with a 5.58 ERA between Double-A and Triple-A, but he was just about untouchable in his major-league debut. Unfortunately for Otto, Texas' bullpen let a four-run lead slip away in the seventh, denying the starter a win. The 25-year-old could be a candidate to stay in the rotation with Texas missing three regular starters on the COVID-19 injured list. If he gets another start, it would likely be a home date versus Colorado next week.
Aug 26 2021Otto will start Friday's game against Houston, John Blake, Executive Vice President of Communications for the Rangers reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Rangers are missing Dane Dunning and Mike Foltynewicz, both of whom are on the COVID-19 injured list. That opens up opportunity for Otto, who was traded from the Yankees to the Rangers at the trade deadline. Otto has maintained a 2.70 ERA to go along with a 1.00 WHIP with a 19:7 K:BB across 20 innings at Triple-A Round Rock.
Aug 25 2021The Rangers are leaning toward promoting Otto from Triple-A Round Rock to start Friday's game against the Astros in Arlington, Chris Halicke of SI.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: With Dane Dunning and Mike Foltynewicz on the COVID-19 injured list and Spencer Howard likely to join them on the list soon, the Rangers are left with multiple holes in their rotation. Otto -- one of four prospects the Rangers acquired in the July trade that sent Joey Gallo to the Yankees -- looks like he'll have a shot to fill one of the openings. Since joining his new organization, Otto has submitted a 2.70 ERA, 1.00 WHIP and 19:7 K:BB across 20 innings over his four starts with Round Rock.