Johnny Cueto
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Jun 4 2024Cueto has agreed to push back the opt-out date of his minor-league contract with the Rangers to June 14, Ari Alexander of KPRC 2 in Houston reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The two sides have also agreed to a second opt-out date of July 1. Cueto could have exercised the initial opt-out clause in his minor-league contract June 1, and there probably would have been interest in the 38-year-old after he posted a 2.40 ERA in three starts with Triple-A Round Rock. However, Cueto has ultimately decided to stay put, at least for now.
Apr 23 2024Cueto signed a minor-league contract with the Rangers on Tuesday, Robert Murray of FanSided.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Cueto posted a 6.02 ERA and 1.26 WHIP through 52.1 innings with the Marlins last year, but the 38-year-old righty wasn't quite ready to retire in the offseason. He'll now make another push to get back into the majors, but even with the Rangers dealing with a plethora of injuries in their rotation, it's unlikely Cueto spends much time with the big-league team this season.
Feb 5 2024Cueto is continuing his normal offseason throwing program and hopes to sign with a team for the 2024 season, Jon Morosi of MLB Network reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Cueto will turn 38 this month and is coming off a 2023 campaign which saw him post a 6.02 ERA over 52.1 innings. It seems likely that he will have to accept a minor-league contract in order to continue his career, but Cueto does not appear eager to retire just yet.
Dec 21 2023Cueto intends to continue his pitching career in 2024, Jon Morosi of MLB Network reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Cueto battled multiple injuries with the Marlins in 2023 and posted an ugly 6.02 ERA over 52.1 innings (10 starts, three relief appearances) when healthy, but he's planning to make up for lost time in the upcoming Dominican Winter League playoffs and can perhaps show MLB teams that he still has something left in the tank. The veteran right-hander turns 38 years old in February.
Nov 7 2023The Marlins declined Cueto's $10.5 million option for 2024 on Sunday, Daniel Alvarez-Montes of ElExtraBase.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Cueto will get a $2.5 buyout and is now a free agent. The 37-year-old hurler struggled during his lone season in Miami, collecting a 6.02 ERA over 13 appearances (10 starts). Cueto might have to settle for a minor-league contract this offseason if he wants to continue his career.
Oct 3 2023Cueto is not on the Marlins' roster for their NL Wild Card Series matchup against the Phillies that begins Tuesday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Cueto logged only 52.1 innings (10 starts, three relief appearances) for Miami during the 2023 regular season while struggling to a 6.02 ERA. The 37-year-old right-hander carries a $10.5 million club option (or $2.5 million buyout) for the 2024 campaign.
Sep 28 2023Cueto came away with a no-decision in the second game of Wednesday's doubleheader against the Mets, giving up two runs on four hits and a walk over 4.1 innings in a 4-2 win for the Marlins. He struck out four. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The veteran right-hander exited the game after 73 pitches (47 strikes) with the score tied 2-2, and both runs came on solo shots by Francisco Lindor. Cueto continues to have difficulty keeping the ball in the park -- since the beginning of August, he's served up 13 long balls in only 36.1 innings, leading to a 6.44 ERA -- but this time he avoided serving them up with runners on base. The Marlins head into Thursday tied with the Cubs for the final wild-card spot in the NL, and should a playoff berth still be on the line, Cueto could be available for the final game of the regular season Oct. 1 in Pittsburgh.
Sep 27 2023Cueto will start for the Marlins in the second game of Wednesday's doubleheader against the Mets, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Cueto's last two appearances have come in relief, and he's managed just a 6.64 ERA in nine starts this season. The Marlins' hands are tied, though, between injuries and Tuesday's rainout, so they'll give Cueto another shot. Miami has not yet announced any of their starters for their weekend series in Pittsburgh, but it should be all hands on deck.
Sep 23 2023Cueto made a one-inning appearance in relief in Friday's 16-1 loss to the Brewers, retiring the side on six pitches. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After failing to deliver a quality start while logging a 6.69 ERA and 1.40 WHIP over a stretch of seven outings, Cueto appears to have been moved to the bullpen. He's made both of his two appearances this week as a reliever, with Friday's cameo coming after he gave up two earned runs over two innings while mopping up in Wednesday's 8-3 loss to the Mets. Edward Cabrera appears poised to stick around as Miami's No. 5 starter while Cueto has been relegated to a relief role.
Sep 16 2023Cueto allowed three earned runs on seven hits and no walks while striking out two across four innings Friday against Atlanta. He did not factor into the decision. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Cueto got through his first two innings unscathed but struggled to conclude the outing, including serving up a solo home run to Michael Harris to lead off the third frame. Since returning from the injured list, Cueto has allowed 11 earned runs across 12.2 frames and three starts. Cueto has also failed to work more than four innings in either of his last two appearances.
Sep 10 2023Cueto (1-4) took the loss Saturday as the Marlins were downed 8-4 by the Phillies, surrendering five runs on five hits and three walks over 3.2 innings. He struck out three. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: All five runs scored in a disastrous second inning that put Miami in a hole its offense couldn't climb out of, and Cueto got the hook in the fourth after 92 pitches (61 strikes). It's the first time in seven starts the 37-year-old righty has failed to complete five innings, but he hasn't exactly been effective over that stretch, posting a 5.84 ERA through 37 innings thanks to 10 homers allowed despite a solid 1.22 WHIP and 32:12 K:BB. The Marlins remain in the NL wild-card hunt, sitting 1.5 games behind the Diamondbacks for the third and final spot heading into Sunday, but unless Sandy Alcantara (forearm) makes a heroic return, Cueto isn't likely to be dropped from the rotation. He faces a potentially tough matchup in his next outing, as he lines up to take the mound next weekend in a home series against Atlanta.
Sep 2 2023Cueto (1-3) earned the win Saturday, allowing three runs on five hits and two walks over five innings against the Nationals. He struck out four. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Cueto allowed one run through the first four innings before surrendering solo homers in the fifth and sixth. However, by that point Miami had already backed the veteran right-hander with plenty of run support in his first start since returning from the 15-day injured list (illness), helping him seal up his first win of the 2023 campaign. Cueto still has not allowed more than four runs in any start this season though he's now given up at least three runs in five straight. He's also surrendered two home runs in three consecutive outings and in four of his last five.
Aug 29 2023Cueto (illness) threw live batting practice Tuesday in Miami, Paige Leckie of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It was his first time facing hitters since he landed on the 15-day injured list Aug. 21 because of a viral infection. Cueto appears on track to return to the Marlins' active roster by early next week, assuming he does not require a minor-league rehab assignment. The veteran right-hander has posted a 5.57 ERA, 1.11 WHIP and 26:9 K:BB across just 32.1 major-league innings for Miami in 2023.
Aug 23 2023Cueto (illness) was spotted playing catch on the field Wednesday prior to the Marlins' game in San Diego, Daniel Alvarez-Montes of ElExtraBase.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Cueto was placed on the 15-day injured list Monday after falling ill due to a viral infection, but the fact that he remained on the Marlins' road trip and is now playing catch just two days later offers hope that he'll be in line for a minimum-length stay on the shelf. The Marlins have off days coming up Thursday and next Monday and should be able to get by with a four-man rotation until Cueto potentially makes his return from the IL over Labor Day weekend.
Aug 21 2023Cueto was placed on the 15-day injured list Monday with a viral infection, Daniel Alvarez-Montes of ElExtraBase.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It's unclear exactly what is ailing Cueto, but it will prevent him from making his next scheduled start, and perhaps more time beyond that.
Aug 15 2023Cueto did not factor into the decision Tuesday, allowing five runs (four earned) on seven hits and two walks over 5.1 innings against Houston. He struck out three. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After cruising through his first three frames, Cueto surrendered two runs on a Yainer Diaz homer in the fourth before the Astros added three more runs in the fifth and sixth innings. Cueto's now allowed three or more runs in each of his last four outings. The veteran right-hander is 0-3 with a 5.57 ERA, 1.11 WHIP and 26:9 K:BB across six starts (32.1 innings) this season. Cueto will look to get into the win column in his next outing, currently scheduled for next week in San Diego.
Aug 10 2023Cueto did not factor into the decision Wednesday, allowing three runs on five hits and one walk over five innings against the Reds while striking out five. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Cueto cruised through the first three innings before surrendering three consecutive hits with two outs in the fourth, two of which left the park to put the Reds up 3-1. The right-hander did manage to get out of the inning, however, and was able to log at least five innings for the fourth straight start. Over that stretch he's recorded a solid 22:5 K:BB, though he's now allowed five home runs over his last three outings. Cueto will look to grab his first win of the season next week when the Marlins take on the Astros at home.
Aug 3 2023Cueto (0-3) took the loss Thursday, allowing four runs on five hits and two walks over six innings against Philadelphia. He struck out four. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Cueto got himself into trouble in the top of the second after walking Nick Castellanos to start the inning. The right-handed veteran then served up a hanging cutter to J.T. Realmuto two batters later, leading to a two-run shot to put the Marlins down 2-0. Cueto would actually go on to shut out the Phillies over the next four innings before surrendering back-to-back singles and a walk to open the seventh, which led to two more runs coming home. He's now allowed four runs in each of his last two starts, though he's also made it through six innings in three straight.
Jul 30 2023Cueto (0-2) took the loss Saturday, allowing four runs on four hits and one walk over six innings against Detroit. He struck out five. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Most of the damage against Cueto came in the top of the second inning, when he surrendered a three-run blast to Akil Baddoo to put the Marlins in an early hole. The right-hander would then give up a second home run to Riley Greene to lead off the sixth before eventually being tagged with his second loss in four starts this season. On a positive note, Cueto has now gone six innings in back-to-back starts, posting a 13:2 K:BB over that stretch.
Jul 26 2023Cueto is listed as the Marlins' probable starting pitcher for Saturday's game against the Tigers at LoanDepot Park. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Rather than bringing back standout rookie Eury Perez from the minors to step back in as their fifth starter, the Marlins will turn to Cueto make a second straight turn through the rotation. Though he was hit hard in his first start of the season with the Marlins on April 3 and then continued to struggle during an extended minor-league rehab assignment, Cueto has been surprisingly effective since being activated from the 60-day injured list July 10. After tossing three scoreless innings in relief July 16 in Baltimore, Cueto picked up a start last Saturday against the Rockies and struck out eight over six innings of one-run ball.
Jul 23 2023Cueto did not factor into the decision Saturday, allowing one run on two hits and one walk over six innings in a 4-3 loss against the Rockies. He struck out eight. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Cueto had it going early, retiring the first eight batters he faced, five by way of strikeout, as the Marlins took a 1-0 lead. The veteran righty would allow only four baserunners over his six innings of work while recording a season-high eight strikeouts. Cueto had previously recorded just one strikeout through his only two appearances coming into Saturday and is still searching for his first win following the impressive outing.
Jul 21 2023Cueto is starting Saturday against the Rockies, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The veteran most recently pitched three scoreless innings out of the bullpen July 16 in Baltimore, so he should be stretched out enough to qualify for the win if he pitches well Saturday. However, Cueto has 14 strikeouts in 29 minor-league innings and one strikeout in four innings in the big leagues, so he will be attempting to get by generating weak contact and there is limited fantasy upside due to the lack of strikeouts. Cueto could transition back to a long-relief role when Eury Perez is brought back from Triple-A, perhaps as early as next week.
Jul 10 2023Cueto (biceps) was activated from the 60-day injured list Monday, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Per Craig Mish of the Miami Herald, the Marlins' plan is to use Cueto in relief, at least initially. Given the veteran righty's poor lone start for the Marlins early on this season and his 10.24 ERA in seven rehab outings, it makes sense to deploy Cueto in long relief for now.
Jul 7 2023Cueto (biceps) will be activated from the 60-day injured list after the All-Star break Craig Mish of the Miami Herald reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Mish notes that Cueto's role is not yet determined, although the Marlins opened up a spot in the rotation when they sent down Eury Perez on Friday. Cueto has missed most of this season with a biceps injury and has not pitched well on his rehab assignment, having allowed 18 runs over 15.1 innings in three starts with Triple-A Jacksonville. He'll make what's expected to be his final rehab start with Jacksonville on Saturday.
Jul 6 2023Cueto (biceps/ankle) is scheduled to make his next rehab start Saturday with Triple-A Jacksonville, FishOnFirst.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Cueto has already made six starts over the course of two separate minor-league rehab assignments and built up to six innings and 94 pitches in his most recent outing Monday, but the Marlins aren't yet eager to open up a spot in the rotation for a pitcher who has compiled a 10.50 ERA, 1.96 WHIP and 10:6 K:BB over 24 frames between Jacksonville and Double-A Pensacola. The 37-year-old may need a strong showing Saturday to make a compelling case for the playoff-contending Marlins to activate him from the 60-day injured list following the All-Star break.
Jul 5 2023Cueto (biceps/ankle) tossed six innings Monday in his rehab start for Triple-A Jacksonville, allowing five earned runs on six hits and one walk while striking out two. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After building up to 94 pitches Monday in what was the fifth start of his second rehab assignment of the season, Cueto appears ready to return from the 60-day injured list, at least from a workload standpoint. However, the Marlins may not view him as a better back-end rotation option than Bryan Hoeing, given Cueto's underwhelming numbers during his prolonged rehab assignment. Over four starts with Jacksonville and two with Double-A Pensacola, Cueto has logged a 10.50 ERA and 1.96 WHIP and has struck out just 10 batters over 24 innings.
Jun 30 2023Cueto (biceps/ankle) is scheduled to make another rehab start Monday with Triple-A Jacksonville, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Cueto seems to be recovered from the biceps injury that sent him to the IL in early April and the ankle sprain he suffered in his early-May rehab debut, but the Marlins want to see better results from him on the farm. The veteran right-hander has been lit up for 17 earned runs in 13 innings across his last three rehab outings.
Jun 20 2023Cueto (biceps/ankle) is scheduled to make his next rehab assignment Thursday with Triple-A Jacksonville, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Cueto is targeting around five innings or 75 pitches in the third start of his rehab assignment after he most recently covered 3.2 innings for Double-A Pensacola last Friday while allowing four runs on seven hits and zero walks. Assuming Cueto gets through the upcoming rehab outing unscathed, he could be cleared to return from the 60-day injured list next week to make his Marlins debut. With Edward Cabrera (shoulder) recently joining Trevor Rogers (biceps/shoulder) on the IL, the Marlins should have a spot in the rotation available for Cueto.
Jun 16 2023Cueto (biceps) allowed four runs on seven hits in 3.2 innings in a rehab start for Double-A Pensacola on Friday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He threw 42-of-62 pitches for strikes, and all four runs came via a first-inning grand slam, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports, and he retired 10-of-13 hitters after the homer. Cueto likely will need at least one more rehab start before he's able to return to the Miami staff, but he could be making starts for the Marlins before the start of July.
Jun 12 2023Cueto (biceps/ankle) resumed his rehab assignment Sunday with Double-A Pensacola, working 2.2 scoreless innings while allowing four hits and one walk. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Cueto has been cleared for game action once again after he was previously pulled off his initial rehab assignment more than a month ago after suffering a left ankle sprain in his lone outing with Triple-A Jacksonville on May 6. Though he was able to keep Double-A Montgomery off the board Sunday, Cueto was far from dominant, as he failed to strike out a batter and needed 45 pitches to record his eight outs. Cueto will likely get stretched out to around 90 pitches over the course of two or three more rehab starts before the Marlins determine his next step, but the veteran right-hander may not be guaranteed a spot in the rotation once he's reinstated from the 60-day injured list.
Jun 5 2023Cueto (biceps) will throw live batting practice Tuesday, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Cueto has been out since early May with a right biceps injury. It would appear he's not far off from a rehab assignment, although there's no timetable for the veteran right-hander's return at the moment.
May 30 2023Cueto (biceps) threw a 40-pitch bullpen session Tuesday, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Cueto has resumed mound workouts in his ongoing recovery from a right biceps injury that sent him to the injured list in early May. He might be an option again for the Marlins' starting rotation before the end of June, though there's no exact timetable at the moment.
May 23 2023Cueto (biceps) was transferred Tuesday from the 15-day injured list to the 60-day injured list, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: This is mostly just a procedural move to clear out a 40-man roster spot for outfielder Jonathan Davis, who was called up from Triple-A Jacksonville on Tuesday. Cueto is making progress in his recovery from a right biceps injury, but there is no set timetable for his return. He's eligible for activation in early June.
May 22 2023Cueto (biceps) is playing catch up to 105 feet and will be "reevaluated for mound activity later this week," Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Cueto resumed playing catch last week, and it may not be long until he is ready to take the next step in his recovery. The Marlins figure to release another update on his status after he undergoes his next check-up.
May 19 2023Cueto (biceps/ankle) has resumed paying catch, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Cueto was in "no throw" mode last week, but the right-hander is now able to at least play catch while he recovers from a sprained ankle on top of the right biceps injury that has bothered him since the start of the year. Cueto will likely need to make a couple of rehab starts at least before he's ready to join the Marlins, and that isn't likely to happen until the start of June.
May 16 2023Cueto (biceps/ankle) remains in no-throw mode as of Tuesday, Barry Jackson of the Miami Herald reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Cueto suffered a sprained left ankle during his last rehab start May 6 at Triple-A Jacksonville, piled on to the right biceps injury that has been plaguing him since the spring. He has logged only one appearance for the Marlins this year and there is no timetable for when he might make his second one.
May 8 2023Cueto (biceps) suffered a sprained left ankle during Saturday's rehab start, Noah Berger of FishStripes reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Cueto was forced to exit the outing after an awkward fall, and he's since been diagnosed with an ankle sprain to go along with the right biceps injury that sent him to the injured list. A timetable for Cueto's return is unknown at this time.
May 6 2023Cueto (biceps) left Saturday's rehab start for Triple-A Jacksonville with an apparent lower-body injury, Fish on the Farm reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He fell awkwardly after trying to cover first base on a play in the third inning. Cueto gave up six runs on eight hits while striking out zero batters in 2.1 innings before suffering the injury. He allowed four home runs against Triple-A Memphis in what could have been his only needed tuneup before joining the big-league rotation, however that seems unlikely given the quality of the performance and the fact he exited with an injury.
May 3 2023Cueto (biceps) is scheduled to begin a minor-league rehab assignment with Triple-A Jacksonville on Saturday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The two-time All-Star has been on the shelf since suffering a right biceps injury in his Marlins and season debut April 3. Cueto reportedly threw 60 pitches in a start at extended spring training last week, so if he can build on that workload when he takes the hill for Jacksonville on Saturday, he may not require any further rehab outings beyond that. Once the Marlins decide that he's ready to return from the IL, Cueto will likely replace Bryan Hoeing in the rotation.
Apr 28 2023Cueto (biceps) is scheduled to throw 60 pitches in an extended spring training game Monday, Christina De Nicola of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Cueto covered three innings in a simulated game Wednesday and is now ready to take another significant step forward in his recovery from a right biceps issue. He made just one start for the Marlins before landing on the injured list April 4, but the veteran right-hander seems to be trending toward a return by mid-May.
Apr 4 2023Marlins manager Skip Schumaker said Tuesday that he's hopeful Cueto (biceps) will require a minimum-length stay on the 15-day injured list, Craig Mish of the Miami Herald reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: At the same time, the skipper added that Cueto needs to be built up properly after he aggravated a lingering biceps issue in his Marlins debut Monday against the Twins. Braxton Garrett was called up from Triple-A Jacksonville in a corresponding move and is likely to take Cueto's spot in the rotation in the short term.
Apr 3 2023Cueto's biceps issue re-occured in his start Monday against the Twins and he will likely land on the 15-day injured list, Craig Mish of the Miami Herald reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: As Mish notes, Cueto was dealing with a biceps issue a couple weeks ago and it was a problem Monday, The veteran righty gave up four earned runs on three hits and one walk, including a pair of home runs, over one inning without striking out any batters. Braxton Garrett would be an option to replace Cueto in the rotation.
Mar 4 2023Cueto has coughed up 11 earned runs in 3.2 innings through his first two Grapefruit League starts, allowing 11 hits and a walk while striking out two. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 37-year-old righty had a surprising bounce-back campaign with the White Sox in 2022 and parlayed it into a one-year, $6 million deal with the Marlins this winter that contains a team option for 2024. Cueto's early spring efforts are far from encouraging, but he'll get a chance to put them behind him while pitching for Team Dominican Republic in the World Baseball Classic, and as yet his spot in the Opening Day rotation for Miami doesn't seem to be in jeopardy.
Jan 10 2023Cueto signed a one-year, $6 million contract with a $10.5 million club option for 2024 with the Marlins on Tuesday, Jon Heyman of the New York Post reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The buyout on the option is $2.5 million, so Cueto is guaranteed at least $8.5 million in the deal. It's a move that adds depth to a Marlins rotation which already had lots of it, so it would make sense if the team flipped at least one starter for lineup help. Cueto is coming off a nice 2022 campaign with the White Sox that saw him post a 3.35 ERA with 102 strikeouts across 158.1 innings. His fantasy appeal is limited to deeper formats.
Oct 3 2022Cueto (8-10) earned the win Monday, allowing two runs on six hits and no walks with four punchouts over seven innings against Minnesota. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Cueto was effective through seven innings, the only damage coming via two-run home run off the bat of Gio Urshela in the top of the first inning. The quality start was a great end to the season, as Cueto earned a 6.34 ERA over 32.2 innings in six starts leading up to Monday. The 36-year-old veteran finishes the season with a 3.35 ERA, eight wins, 18 quality starts and 102 strikeouts over 158.1 innings.
Sep 29 2022Cueto (7-10) took the loss Wednesday, allowing six runs on 10 hits and one walk over 5.2 innings against the Twins. He struck out seven. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Cueto's difficult night included walking in a run, multiple RBI singles and a two-run double off the bat of Matt Wallner. The righty has allowed five earned runs or more in three of his last six starts. In addition, the 36-year-old has surrendered at least eight hits in six of his past 12 outings.
Sep 22 2022Cueto (7-9) took the loss against Cleveland on Thursday, allowing four runs (three earned) on eight hits and one walk while striking out three batters over six innings. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Cueto had been dealing with an illness and hadn't pitched since Sept. 11, but he was able to go six innings and throw 91 pitches Thursday. While it was a positive that he appeared to be healthy, the veteran hurler received little run support and took his third straight loss, though he's tossed a quality start in two of those defeats. Despite a 7-9 record, Cueto has pitched pretty well this season, posting a 3.15 ERA and 1.22 WHIP over 145.2 innings.
Sep 19 2022Cueto (illness) is listed as the White Sox's scheduled starting pitcher for Thursday's home game against the Guardians, James Fegan of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Cueto was unable to take the hill this past Saturday against the Tigers after experiencing bouts of dizziness while he dealt with an illness, but he looks like he'l be ready to go the next time his turn in the rotation comes up. The veteran right-hander owns a 3.43 ERA, 1.23 WHIP and 6.9 K-BB% over 65.2 innings in his 10 starts since the All-Star break.
Sep 18 2022Cueto (illness) is not starting Sunday against the Tigers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He won't end up making a start this weekend after getting scratched from his scheduled start Saturday. Cueto is still dealing with dizziness, but he was in the clubhouse Sunday and is feeling better than he was Saturday, James Fegan of The Athletic reports. Vince Velasquez is starting a bullpen game Sunday.
Sep 17 2022Cueto was scratched from his scheduled start Saturday against the Tigers due to illness, Scott Merkin of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Cueto's absence complicates an already difficult starting pitching situation for the White Sox. Michael Kopech hit the injured list earlier Saturday with shoulder inflammation, with Davis Martin getting called up in his place. Martin will take Cueto's scheduled Saturday start, but that leaves Kopech's scheduled turn Sunday unfilled. If Cueto's illness is a minor one, it's possible he's pushed back just one day, but it's also possible he misses an entire turn in the rotation, forcing the White Sox to call up another arm or go with a bullpen game.
Sep 12 2022Cueto (7-8) gave up five earned runs on eight hits and one walk while striking out three over 4.2 innings to take the loss in a 10-3 defeat against the Athletics on Sunday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Cueto got off to a decent start and came into the fifth inning having only given up one run, but his appearance quickly unraveled from there. He allowed three straight hits to make it a 5-2 game for the Athletics. Cueto's defense didn't do him any favors. He appeared to be out of the inning on a routine foul popup by Ramon Laureano, but Leury Garcia dropped the ball and Laureano took advantage by hitting a two-run home run. Cueto now has a losing record on the year despite 2022 being his best season since 2016. He will look to bounce back in his next expected start at Detroit.
Sep 6 2022Cueto (7-7) allowed one run on five hits, three walks and a hit batsman with three strikeouts in six innings, taking the loss Tuesday versus the Mariners. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Cueto was solid Tuesday, but the one run he allowed in the fourth inning sent him to the loss when the White Sox failed to score. This was the fourth time in five starts he's limited an opponent to one earned run or fewer. The righty now has a 2.87 ERA, 1.18 WHIP and 85:30 K:BB through 135 innings across 21 appearances (20 starts). He's projected for a more favorable road start in Oakland this weekend.
Sep 1 2022Cueto (7-6) allowed one earned run on six hits and no walks while striking out five across 5.1 innings to earn the win Thursday against the Royals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Cueto held the Royals in check, and his only earned run came in the third inning when he allowed consecutive singles to open the frame. It was a bounceback effort for Cueto -- he allowed seven earned runs his last time out -- and he has now allowed two or fewer earned runs in eight of his last 11 starts. Cueto has turned in a vintage season, maintaining a 2.93 ERA with an 82:27 K:BB across 129 frames.
Aug 27 2022Cueto (6-6) took the loss to the Diamondbacks on Friday, allowing seven runs on five hits while striking out four and walking two over five innings. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Cueto was knocked around for seven runs in Friday's contest in his worst game of the season. The righty was on a streak of 10 quality starts until Friday's clunker. He was burned for two home runs, a two-RBI double and another run on a sac fly. Cueto's still impressive ERA moved from 2.58 to 2.98.
Aug 21 2022Cueto (6-5) earned the win Saturday, allowing zero runs on five hits and one walk over 8.2 innings against the Guardians. He struck out two. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Cueto allowed just one extra-base hit, in the form of a double from outfielder Oscar Gonzalez, during his dominant performance. The righty has been particularly effective recently with a 1.84 ERA in 58.2 innings over his last eight games, pitching eight innings or more four times and allowing zero homers seven times during that span. The 36-year-old veteran has been awesome on the road this season with a 1.81 ERA in 59.2 innings compared to a 3.36 ERA in 59 innings at home.
Aug 15 2022Cueto (5-5) earned the win Monday, allowing two runs on six hits and one walk over eight innings against Houston. He struck out three. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The veteran righty held the Astros in check Monday to earn his fifth win of the season and ninth straight quality start. His 2.78 ERA this season has been a welcome surprise for Chicago as, if it holds, it will be the first time that he has finished a season with an ERA below 4.00 in a full season since 2016. Cueto will look to keep things rolling in his next scheduled start against Cleveland this weekend.
Aug 10 2022Cueto pitched six innings, surrendering three runs (two earned) on nine hits and a walk while striking out four in Wednesday's loss to the Royals. He did not factor into the decision. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Cueto was not his sharpest Wednesday, allowing the Royals to reach base 10 times, but he was able to hang in there for a quality start. The right-hander allowed one run in the bottom of the third before two more runs came around to score in the sixth frame. Cueto has now produced eight straight quality starts, though he has allowed 20 hits over 14 innings in his last two starts. He now owns a 2.91 ERA and 1.22 WHIP with 68 strikeouts over 102 frames in 16 outings this season.
Aug 4 2022Cueto (4-5) took the loss during Thursday's 3-2 defeat at the hands of the White Sox, allowing three runs on 11 hits with four strikeouts in eight innings. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Cueto kept the ball in the zone all game with 76 of 106 pitches going for strikes and issued zero walks for the third time in 15 turns, though the 11 hits are the most the 36-year-old has surrendered. Still, he induced an impressive 12 swinging strikes and was only done in by a rough seventh inning that featured two runs and four singles with two failing to leave the infield. Despite the loss, Cueto still features a 2.91 ERA and 1.19 WHIP and lines up to face off against Kansas City midweek.
Jul 30 2022Cueto didn't factor into the decision during Saturday's 3-2 win against the Athletics, allowing two runs on six hits and one walk with two strikeouts in seven innings. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Cueto was tagged for two solo shots early but limited the damage thereafter -- retiring 10 of the final 11 batters he faced -- and Chicago eventually rallied to erase a potential loss. The 36-year-old has now posted six straight quality starts, and he's gone 2-0 with a 2.48 ERA across 40 innings in that span, though he's struck out a combined two batters over his last two starts. Cueto carries a 2.86 ERA and 1.17 WHIP into his next start, scheduled to come midweek against Texas.
Jul 23 2022Cueto tossed seven innings, giving up four runs (three earned) on eight hits and a walk in the Game 1 loss to the Guardians in Saturday's doubleheader. He did not factor into the decision. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Cueto skated in and out of danger Saturday, allowing eight hits for the first time since May 28 versus the Cubs. The Guardians were able to scratch across all four runs in the fourth frame, all of which came with one out in the inning. Thanks to one of the runs being unearned, Cueto's streak of quality starts is up to five. He's now produced a 2.00 ERA with 13 strikeouts over 27 innings in four starts in July.
Jul 15 2022Cueto (4-4) earned the win over Minnesota on Thursday, pitching six innings and allowing one run on seven hits and two walks while striking out five batters. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The outing got off to a rocky start for Cueto, as he left the bases loaded in the first inning and surrendered a run on three hits in the second. The veteran settled down from there, allowing just three more baserunners and ending the appearance with a flourish by striking out the side in the sixth frame. Cueto has now notched a quality start in nine of his 12 outings this season and in each of his last four. He's enjoying a resurgent campaign with a 2.80 ERA, 1.16 WHIP and 58:20 K:BB over 74 innings.
Jul 9 2022Cueto (3-4) allowed five hits and no walks while striking out five across eight innings to earn the win Saturday against the Tigers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Cueto limited the Tigers to only one-extra base hit on the strength of inducing 12 groundball outs. It was his longest outing of the season, and he has now turned in six quality starts across his last eight starts. Cueto has been an effective member of the White Sox's rotation, maintaining a 2.91 ERA and a 53:18 K:BB across 68 frames on the season.
Jul 4 2022Cueto allowed two runs on five hits and five walks while striking out three over six innings in a no-decision versus the Twins on Monday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Considering Cueto walked a season-high five batters, he was lucky to come away with his third quality start in his last four outings. The veteran threw 57 of 93 pitches for strikes, and he's completed at least six innings in eight of his 10 appearances this year. For the season, he owns a 3.30 ERA, 1.22 WHIP and 48:18 K:BB across 60 innings. Cueto will look to regain his control this weekend in a home start versus the Tigers.
Jun 28 2022Cueto (2-4) allowed three runs on seven hits and a walk with five strikeouts in six innings, earning the win Tuesday over the Angels. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Cueto was plagued by the long ball in the third inning, allowing solo home runs to Andrew Velazquez, Mike Trout and Shohei Ohtani. The White Sox's offense came to life in the fifth, and Cueto was able to avoid any further damage to pick up his second win of the year. Both of his victories have come in his last three starts. The veteran right-hander has a 3.33 ERA, 1.17 WHIP and 45:13 K:BB in 54 innings across nine appearances (eight starts) overall. Cueto is projected for a home start versus the Twins next week.
Jun 23 2022Cueto (1-4) allowed three runs on seven hits and a walk with seven strikeouts in 5.1 innings, taking the loss versus the Orioles on Thursday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Cueto was cruising until the fourth inning, when Adley Rutschman tagged him for a two-run home run. It was Rutschman who added a third run to Cueto's line with an RBI double in the sixth. While it wasn't a particularly sharp outing for the 36-year-old right-hander, he can't win if he doesn't get run support. He's allowed nine runs in 23.1 innings in his last four appearances, and he's got a solid 3.19 ERA, 1.15 WHIP and 40:12 K:BB in 48 innings overall. Cueto is in line for a road start versus the Angels next week.
Jun 18 2022Cueto (1-3) allowed two hits and two walks while striking out five over seven shutout innings, earning the win Saturday over the Astros. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Cueto's last outing was in a long relief appearance, but he was back in the rotation as expected Saturday. He turned in his longest start of the season, and it was also one of his most dominant as he gave up almost nothing to the Astros. The 36-year-old had given up at least three runs in each of his last four outings before Saturday's gem. He's pitched to a 2.95 ERA, 1.10 WHIP and 33:11 K:BB across 42.2 innings in seven games overall. He's lined up for a favorable home start versus the Orioles next week.
Jun 12 2022Cueto allowed three runs on six hits and a walk while striking out four in five innings of relief Sunday against Texas. He did not factor into the decision in the team's loss. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Cueto was scheduled to start Monday in Detroit but came on in the third inning after Michael Kopech left with a knee injury. He got off to a rocky start, allowing a single on his first pitch and a two-run homer to Eli White two pitches later. After another run scored in the fourth, he retired 10 of the last 11 batters he faced. The 36-year-old has amassed a 3.53 ERA and 1.21 WHIP across 35.2 innings in six appearances since joining Chicago in May.
Jun 8 2022Cueto (0-3) was charged with the loss Wednesday after he pitched six innings, surrendering three runs on four hits and a walk while striking out five versus the Dodgers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Cueto was hurt by the long ball in this one, giving up a two-run homer to Will Smith in the first frame and a solo shot to Cody Bellinger in the second. It was his fifth consecutive start where he tossed at least six innings to open the season, but after starting the year with 12 scoreless frames, he's allowed 11 runs over 18.2 innings in his last three outings. Cueto's season numbers now stand at a 3.23 ERA and 1.17 WHIP with 24 punchouts over 30.2 innings in five starts. He'll look to get into the win column his next time on the mound, which tentatively lines up with him facing the Tigers on Monday.
Jun 2 2022Cueto (0-2) picked up the loss, allowing four runs (three earned) on seven hits while striking out five in six innings of an 8-3 defeat Thursday in Toronto. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Five of the seven hits against Cueto went for extra bases, including a two-run shot by Teoscar Hernandez. The home run was the first he's allowed in his 24.2 innings this season. The veteran has gone six innings or more in each of his four starts. After not allowing a run in his first two outings, he's allowed nine runs (eight earned) in his last two outings. His next start will likely be in the middle of next week against the Dodgers.
May 28 2022Cueto (0-1) took the loss against the Cubs on Saturday, allowing five runs on nine hits and three walks over 6.2 innings while striking out two. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Cueto entered the contest having tossed 12 scoreless frames over his first two starts, but he couldn't extend the strong stretch against the crosstown rival Cubs. The veteran hurler gave up three runs over the first two innings and surrendered another pair in the seventh before he was lifted with two outs. Cueto also struck out a season-low two batters and tallied a season-high three walks. He'll look to get in the win column for the first time this season in his next start, which is lined up to come in Toronto late next week.
May 22 2022Cueto didn't factor into the decision during a 3-1 victory over the Yankees in Game 1 of a doubleheader Sunday, allowing six hits and two walks with five strikeouts in six scoreless innings. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After escaping a two-on, one-out jam in the first inning, Cueto cruised through the next five frames and was in line for his first win until New York tied the game in the eighth. Through two starts with Chicago, Cueto has fired 12 scoreless innings while surrendering only 10 baserunners along with 12 strikeouts. The 36-year-old will look to keep the momentum rolling in his next start, projected to come over the weekend against the Cubs.
May 20 2022Cueto is the probable pitcher for Saturday's game against the Yankees. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He will start on normal rest after stifling the Royals' offense Monday, but he will have a much tougher task against a Yankees offense that has a 120 wRC+ this season against right-handed pitching at home. It's unclear if the White Sox will go with a six-man rotation in the short term, but at least one pitcher will get bumped from the mix when Lance Lynn (knee) returns in June.
May 19 2022Cueto is listed as the White Sox's starting pitcher for Sunday's game against the Yankees in New York. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The White Sox could have turned to Dylan Cease to take the hill for Sunday's game on his normal four days' rest, but Cueto will instead get a two-start week after he turned in an impressive debut Monday's win in Kansas City. Though he was saddled with a no-decision, Cueto shut out the Royals over six innings and struck out seven while allowing only four baserunners. He'll draw a much tougher matchup for the second leg of the two step, as the Yankees offense has produced an MLB-best .331 wOBA this season, which includes a .337 mark at Yankee Stadium.
May 16 2022Cueto yielded two hits and two walks over six shutout innings in Monday's win over the Royals. He struck out seven and did not factor in the decision. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Cueto was in line to pick up the win in his White Sox debut before Kendall Graveman gave up three runs to tie the game in the eighth inning. He retired the first nine batters he faced and only one Royal reached scoring position. Cueto is projected for a tougher matchup this weekend when he takes the mound in Yankee Stadium.
May 9 2022Cueto's will make at least one more start for Triple-A Charlotte, Scot Gregor of the Chicago Daily Herald reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Cueto signed a minor-league deal with the White Sox in early April and has been building up in the minors after missing nearly all of camp. Chicago has yet to call him up despite the fact that Lance Lynn (knee) is expected to be out until early June, a decision that seems defensible given that he's allowed seven runs in 10.1 innings across three starts for Charlotte. His deal has a May 15 opt-out, so the White Sox will have to make a decision soon on whether or not he'll be part of the rotation going forward.
May 2 2022Manager Tony La Russa said Monday that he expects Cueto to help the team "sooner rather than later," Mark Potash of the Chicago Sun-Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Cueto impressed in his last outing with Triple-A Charlotte, throwing four scoreless innings while striking out six. Though it's already been determined that he will make another start in the minors, Cueto could have his contract purchased and realistically make his White Sox debut by May 11 -- which lines up with Vince Velasquez's turn through the rotation. Even if that occurs, Lance Lynn (knee) is pushing to return by the end of May, so Cueto's long-term role remains unclear. However, La Russa's comments suggest the team is high on Cueto's potential to contribute, so he may be utilized creatively so long as he shows some effectiveness.
Apr 24 2022Cueto (0-1) allowed three runs on five hits and two walks while striking out two across 2.2 innings to take the loss Saturday against Triple-A Nashville. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Cueto signed a minor-league contract with the White Sox on April 4, and he has been building up his arm strength since. He took another step in that process Saturday, and while the results weren't particularly strong he did throw 53 pitches. Given that he's on a minor-league deal, there's no guarantee that Cueto will be with the White Sox any time in the near future. However, once Cueto is up to speed, the team could opt to utilize him as the fifth starter to replace Vince Velasquez in the rotation.
Apr 20 2022Cueto has advanced his progression to Triple-A Charlotte, where he'll likely need a couple of starts before he's ready to contribute to the White Sox, Daryl Van Schouwen of The Chicago Sun-Times reports. "You can only speed it up so much," manager Tony La Russa said. "We're looking forward to having him up here." ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Dallas Keuchel's disastrous start in the first half of Wednesday's doubleheader brings the need for Cueto to join the White Sox into sharp focus. The team will be getting Lucas Giolito back over the weekend, but it remains another starter down after that.
Apr 12 2022Cueto has yet to face hitters at the White Sox's extended spring training facility in Arizona but could be ready to throw live batting practice within the next few days, Daryl Van Schouwen of the Chicago Sun-Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Since Cueto didn't sign his minor-league deal with the White Sox until April 4, he's only about one week into his own version of spring training. The White Sox envision Cueto serving as rotation depth, so he'll likely need at least a couple of weeks to get adequately stretched out for starting duty before the team determines whether there's room for him on the big-league roster. Lucas Giolito (abdomen) was added to the injured list Tuesday, but Cueto looks to be a more logical candidate to replace Lance Lynn (knee), who is sidelined with a longer-term injury than Giolito.
Apr 4 2022Cueto signed a minor-league contract with Chicago on Monday, Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Cueto was previously in talks with Minnesota about a potential contract, but he'll head to Chicago following Monday's signing. Since he signed this late in the spring, he'll need to start the 2022 campaign at Triple-A to ramp up his throwing before a potential promotion to the big leagues. Cueto proved he has plenty left in the tank last season with the Giants, posting a 4.08 ERA, 1.37 WHIP and a 98:30 K:BB across 114.2 frames.
Mar 25 2022Cueto has talked to the Twins about the possibility of a one-year deal, sources told Aaron Gleeman of The Athletic. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Cueto remained a serviceable pitcher last season with a 4.08 ERA and a 6.1 percent walk rate mostly offsetting a 20.0 percent strikeout rate and 38.1 percent groundball rate. He'll likely find a job before spring training ends, but he may not be ready for the start of the regular season if he doesn't sign soon. Minnesota would appear to be a good fit since the Twins could use another veteran starter in their rotation.
Nov 5 2021Cueto will become a free agent after the Giants declined his $22 million team option Friday, Jon Heyman of MLB Network reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Cueto remained a serviceable pitcher in his age-35 season, but he's not one a team would pay $22 million for. In 22 starts and one relief appearance, he posted a 4.08 ERA, with a 6.1 percent walk rate mostly offsetting a 20.0 percent strikeout rate and 38.1 percent groundball rate. He looked good enough that he should be able to land somewhere as a back-end starter, but he's unlikely to be a team's top priority.
Oct 8 2021Cueto was not included on the Giants' roster for the NLDS against the Dodgers, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Cueto wasn't going to start games in the postseason, and having two days off during the NLDS reduces the need for bulk relievers. The righty finished the regular season with a 4.08 ERA and 1.37 WHIP in 114.2 innings, including a scoreless, 5.2-inning start against the Dodgers on July 29, so it's still a bit surprising he's not on the roster.
Oct 1 2021Cueto allowed a run on three hits and a walk with three strikeouts over 2.1 innings during Thursday's 5-4 win over Arizona. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The right-hander has been a starter for virtually all of his career, but he finds himself on the outside of San Francisco's rotation after returning from an elbow injury. Cueto logged the most innings of any Giant after starter Scott Kazmir (hamstring) only got one out. For the year, Cueto has a 4.08 ERA, 1.37 WHIP and 98:30 K:BB in 114.2 innings. It's unclear if he'll enter the postseason as a starter or a bulk reliever, but it's trending toward the latter.
Sep 30 2021Cueto (elbow) was reinstated from the 10-day injured list Thursday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Cueto had been on the injured list since Sept. 1, but he'll rejoin the active roster ahead of Thursday's series finale against the Diamondbacks. However, he made a rehab appearance at Triple-A Sacramento last week and allowed one run in 1.2 innings. The right-hander is expected to be used as a reliever during the final few games of the regular season.
Sep 29 2021Manager Gabe Kapler said Cueto (elbow) will be activated from the injured list at some point this weekend and is likely to be used out of the bullpen, Andrew Baggarly of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Scott Kazmir will start Thursday's contest for the Giants, while the team plans to utilize Cueto in relief to help determine whether he'll be included on the playoff roster. Cueto has been on the injured list since suffering the elbow strain Aug. 31, and he covered only 1.2 innings during his lone rehab outing last week. The veteran righty was operating as San Francisco's No. 5 starter when healthy, so he may have been shifted to the bullpen for the postseason regardless of the injury.
Sep 22 2021Cueto (elbow) will report to Triple-A Sacramento on Thursday for a rehab start, Kerry Crowley of The San Jose Mercury News reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Cueto went through a bullpen session Monday with no issues and will advance to a rehab assignment Thursday. Assuming all goes well, the 35-year-old should rejoin the Giants' rotation sometime next week.
Sep 19 2021Cueto (elbow) could be cleared to begin a rehab assignment at Triple-A Sacramento later this week, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Giants plan to have Cueto complete a bullpen session Monday before determining his next step, but the right-hander seems to be making good progress in his recovery from a strained elbow. Though he landed on the injured list Sept. 1 with the elbow issue, Cueto looks like he'll be ready to slot back into the San Francisco rotation during the final week of the regular season.
Sep 17 2021Cueto (elbow) extended his throwing distance to 90 feet Friday and is working toward being able to throw a live batting practice session within the next 10 days, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It marked the second day in a row that the right-hander was able to extend his throwing distance. Given the obvious time restraints, it's very possible that Cueto doesn't return during the regular season, but if he is able to throw off a mound with some intensity soon, he should have a chance to contribute in some form during the playoffs.
Sep 16 2021Cueto (elbow) played catch from 60 feet Thursday, Kerry Crowley of The San Jose Mercury News reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Cueto resumed playing catch Wednesday for the first time since he landed on the injured list Sept. 1, and he was able to throw for a second consecutive day. It's not yet clear when the right-hander will be able to resume mound work, but it's encouraging to see him throw off flat ground.
Sep 15 2021Cueto (elbow) played catch Wednesday for the first time since being placed on the injured list, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Manager Gabe Kapler said Sept. 8 that Cueto would be shut down from throwing for at least another 10 days, but the right-hander apparently received clearance a bit ahead of schedule. The 35-year-old will need to resume mound work before his potential activation timeline is considered, and it's unclear at this point if he'll be able to return before the end of the regular season.
Sep 8 2021Manager Gabe Kapler said Wednesday that Cueto (elbow) won't throw for at least another 10 days, Kerry Crowley of The San Jose Mercury News reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Cueto has been on the 10-day injured list for a week due to a right elbow strain, and he'll remain shut down for at least another week and a half. Kapler didn't rule out a return during the regular season for the right-hander, but he'll presumably require time to build up following his pause. Even if he's unable to return prior to the end of the regular season in early October, it's certainly plausible that he'll be back in action for the postseason.
Sep 1 2021Cueto was placed on the 10-day injured list Wednesday with a strained right elbow. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Cueto was tagged for six runs over 3.2 innings by the Brewers on Tuesday, and he'll now be sidelined for at least the next 10 days. According to Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area, manager Gabe Kapler said the right-hander has been battling the elbow issue for about a week, though the team remains optimistic it will be a short stint on the injured list.
Aug 31 2021Cueto (COVID-19 protocol) is starting Tuesday's game against the Brewers, Tom Haudricourt of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Having not tested positive for the virus, Cueto, originally scheduled to pitch Monday, is able to return from the injured list only a day after being placed on it. The righty faced Milwaukee on Aug. 8 and allowed four runs (three earned) on five hits in 5.1 innings.
Aug 30 2021Cueto (COVID-19) has not tested positive for the virus but is feeling under the weather, Dieter Kurtenbach of San Jose Mercury News reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Assuming he doesn't produce a positive result in future tests, Cueto should be back with the Giants as soon as his symptoms dissipate. Manager Gabe Kapler said the righty could start Tuesday's game if he's feeling better, so an update on that should come out Tuesday afternoon, if not sooner.
Aug 26 2021Cueto didn't factor into the decision in Wednesday's 3-2 win over the Mets, allowing one unearned run on five hits and three walks over 4.2 innings. He struck out two. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The veteran right-hander last pitched Aug. 8 due to a flexor strain in his right elbow, and while he wasn't particularly sharp in his return, Cueto benefitted from the Giants turning five double plays on the night to help erase his baserunners. He'll take a 3.73 ERA, 1.30 WHIP and 94:27 K:BB through 108.2 innings into his next start.
Aug 25 2021Cueto (elbow) was activated from the 10-day injured list to start Wednesday against the Mets, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Cueto about two weeks with a right flexor strain and will rejoin the rotation Wednesday in New York, as expected. The 35-year-old shouldn't face any significant limitations in his return given the brevity of his absence.
Aug 22 2021Cueto (elbow) is expected to return from the 10-day injured list to start Wednesday's game against the Mets in New York, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Cueto will presumably throw a bullpen session Monday before the Giants sign off on him rejoining the rotation this week, but the 35-year-old right-hander looks on track to return from the IL just a few days beyond the minimum amount time. The impending arrival of Cueto will help restore depth in the San Francisco rotation after Anthony DeSclafani (ankle) was moved to the IL on Sunday.
Aug 20 2021Cueto (elbow) is expected to rejoin the rotation during the team's series against the Mets next week, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Cueto has been on the injured list since Aug. 9 due to a right flexor strain, and he spent some time away from the team to travel to the Dominican Republic following his mother-in-law's passing. However, it appears as though the right-hander will return for one of the games during the Giants' three-game series in New York. Prior to his absence, Cueto recorded a 3.12 ERA and 1.12 WHIP in 26 innings across his five starts since the All-Star break.
Aug 11 2021Cueto was placed on the 10-day injured list with a right flexor strain Wednesday, retroactive to Aug. 9. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Cueto gave up four runs (three earned) in 5.1 innings during Sunday's start against the Brewers, but he was apparently dealing with an injury that may have contributed to his struggles. The right-hander missed nearly a month with a lat issue earlier in the season, but manager Gabe Kapler said that the 35-year-old's current injury is considered minor, and the team hopes he'll be able to return after missing just one start, Kerry Crowley of The San Jose Mercury News reports. The Giants haven't yet announced who will take Cueto's spot in the rotation.
Aug 8 2021Cueto allowed four runs on five hits and a walk with three strikeouts in 5.1 innings versus Milwaukee on Sunday. He did not factor in the decision. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: For the fifth straight start, Cueto failed to get through six innings. The 35-year-old was in line for the loss when he exited, but San Francisco pulled off another comeback to get him off the hook. The right-hander's ERA ticked up to 3.98 with a 1.28 WHIP and 92:24 K:BB through 104 innings this season. He lines up for a home start versus Colorado next weekend.
Aug 4 2021Cueto (7-6) took the loss Tuesday versus Arizona. He allowed three runs (two earned) on six hits and four walks with seven strikeouts in five innings. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The right-hander allowed 10 or more baserunners for just the third time in his 18 starts this year. Arizona got all three of its runs in the second inning, and San Francisco's offense was unusually quiet while failing to cover the damage. Cueto hasn't gone more than six innings in any of his last six outings. He has a 3.83 ERA, 1.29 WHIP and 89:23 K:BB through 98.2 innings. The veteran will attempt to get back on track in Milwaukee this weekend.
Jul 29 2021Cueto (7-5) picked up the win Thursday after holding the Dodgers scoreless across 5.2 innings. He allowed four hits and a pair of walks while striking out five. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Cueto turned in one of his best starts of the year against a volatile Dodgers lineup. After coughing up 11 home runs in his last eight starts, the right-hander turned things around by blanking his opponent for just the third time this year while running his fastball up to 95 mph. With the successful outing, Cueto improves to a 3.84 ERA and 1.25 WHIP on the season. He's tentatively slated to take the mound again in a favorable matchup on the road at Arizona on Tuesday.
Jul 23 2021Cueto yielded three runs on three hits and a walk over five innings in Friday's loss to Pittsburgh. He struck out seven and did not factor in the decision. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Cueto allowed an RBI triple to Gregory Polanco in the second inning but most of the damage against him came via Bryan Reynolds' two-run homer in the third. He's given up 11 long balls in his last eight starts. The veteran righty saw his ERA climb to 4.09 with a 77:17 K:BB through 16 starts. Cueto is lined up for a tough home matchup against the Dodgers next week.
Jul 19 2021Cueto allowed one run on two hits and a walk while striking out five over five innings Sunday against the Cardinals. He did not factor into the decision. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Cueto's lone mistake came in the third inning when he surrendered a solo home run to Paul DeJong, giving the Cardinals an early 1-0 lead. The 35-year-old certainly pitched well enough for the win but the Giants went cold for a second straight game, managing only a run. Cueto has had some trouble with the long ball. He allowed just two over his first eight starts but has given up 10 over his last seven. He'll take a 4.01 ERA, 1.29 WHIP and 70:16 K:BB into his next start, which is projected to be at home against the Pirates this week.
Jul 7 2021Cueto (6-5) took the loss against St. Louis on Tuesday, hurling six innings and allowing four runs on nine hits and one walk while striking out eight. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The right-hander was jolted for a two-run, first-inning homer by Nolan Arenado. He gave up another pair of runs in the fourth inning and departed in the sixth trailing 4-3. The Giants were unable to catch up, sticking Cueto with his second straight loss. The veteran has produced unexciting numbers this season, including a 4.15 ERA, 1.32 WHIP and 8.2 K/9. His next start will possibly come in a rematch versus the Cardinals immediately following the All-Star break.
Jul 1 2021Cueto (6-4) took the loss in Thursday's 5-3 defeat at the hands of the Diamondbacks, allowing five runs on six hits and two walks with five strikeouts in five innings. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Cueto had 1-2-3 innings in the first and third but ran into trouble in his other three innings, permitting two runs in the second and fourth and one in the fifth. He was bit especially by the extra-base hit as five of the six hits he allowed went for multiple bases. Cueto's now been handed a decision in six straight starts, going 3-3 in the stretch with a 4.15 ERA and a 22/8 strikeout to walk ratio.
Jun 25 2021Cueto (6-3) hurled seven scoreless innings against Oakland on Friday, allowing five hits and one walk while striking out six to take the win. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The right-hander held the Athletics to one extra-base hit (a double) and zero runs. He did so primarily by pitching to contact, as Oakland logged a modest 10 swinging strikes against him. Cueto's quality start was his second in as many games and fourth overall this season. He has yet to strike out more than seven batters in an outing but has managed a respectable 3.63 ERA and 6-3 record. Cueto's next start is tentatively scheduled to come at Arizona on Thursday.
Jun 19 2021Cueto (5-3) earned the win Friday against the Phillies after allowing three runs on six hits while fanning five across six innings. He also allowed two home runs. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Cueto has allowed two homers in three straight outings and while that is slowly becoming an issue for the veteran hurler, he still got the job done in this one by posting his third quality start of the campaign. Cueto owns a 5.74 ERA in three starts this month, though, and he has given up at least three earned runs in four of his last five appearances. His next turn on the rotation should come next week at home against the Athletics.
Jun 13 2021Cueto (4-3) allowed five runs (four earned) on nine hits and three walks while striking out two in 5.1 innings to take the loss against the Nationals on Sunday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Cueto has now given up at least four runs in three of his last four starts, and the Nationals offense got hot early Sunday to put the right-hander in line for the loss. Across his first 10 starts of the season, the 35-year-old has posted a 4.00 ERA and 1.35 WHIP in 54 innings. He tentatively lines up to make his next start at home against the Phillies on Friday.
Jun 6 2021Cueto (4-2) allowed four runs (three earned) on six hits and two walks on four strikeouts across 4.1 innings, taking the loss against the Cubs on Sunday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Cueto surrendered a pair of long balls to Patrick Wisdom in the second and fourth innings. All three of his earned runs came off Wisdom's bat. The 35-year-old has previously done a great job limiting home runs, with just two through his first eight starts. He has a 3.70 ERA and a 1.25 WHIP with 40 strikeouts in 48.2 innings. His next start is scheduled for Saturday against the Nationals.
May 31 2021Cueto (4-1) allowed one run on five hits over seven innings Monday, striking out five and earning a win over the Angels. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After allowing an RBI groundout in the second inning, Cueto settled in and rolled through the next five innings without much resistance from the Angels' offense. It was his second-longest outing of the season and he lowered his ERA to 3.45 through 44.1 frames. He's allowed two or fewer runs in three of his last four starts. Cueto is projected to take the mound at home again this weekend against the Cubs.
May 26 2021Cueto pitched five innings against Arizona on Wednesday, allowing four runs on eight hits and no walks while striking out five. He did not factor in the decision. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The right-hander did not have his best stuff in the contest, as he tied his season high by allowing eight hits and yielded four runs. He left the game with San Francisco in a four-run hole but was spared a loss when the offense scored five runs over the final four innings. Cueto has been decent but unspectacular this season, registering a 3.86 ERA and 31:6 K:BB across 37.1 innings. His next start is likely to come against the Angels early next week.
May 20 2021Cueto (3-1) allowed one earned run on five hits and one walk while striking out four across five innings to earn the win Thursday against the Reds. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Cueto got 13 runs of support prior to exiting the game after completing five innings. In three starts since returning from a lat injury May 9, Cueto has progressively ramped up his pitch count and managed 89 pitches Thursday. The outing was also a step forward from a results perspective, as he had surrendered seven earned runs in 7.1 innings across his last two outings. Cueto currently lines up to take the mound Wednesday at Arizona.
May 16 2021Cueto didn't factor into the decision in Saturday's 8-6 loss to the Pirates, allowing two runs on eight hits over 4.1 innings. He struck out two without walking a batter. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The veteran righty got handed an early lead and held the Bucs scoreless for four innings, but Cueto benefited from two double plays behind him and when his luck finally ran out in the fifth, he got the hook. It's the second straight start in which he's given up eight hits while failing to complete five innings. Cueto will take a 3.62 ERA and 22:5 K:BB through 27.1 innings into his next outing.
May 9 2021Cueto (2-1) allowed five earned runs on eights hits and one walk while striking out two across three innings, taking the loss to the Padres on Sunday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Cueto's first start coming off the 10-day injured list was not a friendly one. He surrendered a pair of home runs to Jake Cronenworth and Fernando Tatis in the four-run second inning. In three April starts, the 35-year-old held a 1.80 ERA and 0.85 WHIP with 18 strikeouts. He did not allow any home runs. Sunday was not the case however, as he was chased out of the game in just three innings pitched. Cueto will look to get back on track Saturday in Pittsburgh.
May 5 2021Giants manager Gabe Kapler confirmed that Cueto (lat) would be activated from the 10-day injured list over the weekend to start Sunday's game against the Padres, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Giants have previously earmarked this upcoming Sunday as Cueto's most likely return date when he was shut down with the Grade 1 right lat strain in mid-April, so his rehab program appears to have unfolded as expected. Since Cueto hasn't pitched in a game in three weeks, the Giants could be conservative with his workload Sunday, so fantasy managers may want to hold off on activating him right away. Cueto's impending return will likely result in Aaron Sanchez or Logan Webb losing out on a starting role, assuming Kapler doesn't choose to expand the rotation to six men.
Apr 26 2021Cueto (lat) won't be able to return until May 9 at the earliest, Mark W. Sanchez of KNBR 680 San Francisco reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Cueto was originally expected to miss two starts when he landed on the injured list with a lat strain in mid-April. His new timeline means he'll miss at least four. He's expected to advance to live batting practice next week.
Apr 25 2021Giants manager Gabe Kapler said Sunday that he expects Cueto (lat) to miss a third turn through the rotation during the upcoming week, Mark W. Sanchez of KNBR 680 San Francisco reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Logan Webb is making his second turn in place of Cueto on Sunday against the Marlins, and he'll likely be in store for another start next weekend in San Diego while Cueto remains on the shelf. Cueto isn't believed to have suffered a setback in his recovery from a lat strain since landing on the injured list April 15, but he's not far enough along in his recovery program for the Giants to pinpoint a clear target date for his return.
Apr 16 2021Cueto (lat) is expected to miss two starts, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Cueto left his Wednesday start against the Reds with the injury, which was revealed to be a Grade 1 lat strain following further tests. The given timeline means he'll probably return either in the last few days of April or in early May. Logan Webb will fill in for him in the rotation in the meantime.
Apr 15 2021Cueto was diagnosed with a Grade 1 lat strain and was placed on the injured list Thursday, John Shea of the San Francisco Chronicle reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Cueto was removed early from his start Wednesday with the injury, and it was presumed he would land on the injured list. That news became official, though it is positive that he was diagnosed with a low-level strain. A corresponding move will be made by the team Friday, though Logan Webb is a strong candidate to re-join the rotation in Cueto's absence.
Apr 14 2021Cueto left Wednesday's game against the Reds with lat tightness, Kerry Crowley of The San Jose Mercury News reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He is being examined by the medical staff and there will likely be another update on his status within the next day. Cueto was cruising along before suffering the injury after throwing his second-hardest pitch of the day. He allowed three hits, zero walks and zero runs while striking out four over 5.2 innings and was only at 68 pitches when he exited.
Apr 9 2021Cueto (1-0) allowed one run on four hits and a walk and struck out seven in 8.2 innings in Friday's win over the Rockies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Cueto nearly had a complete game, but he ran out of steam in the ninth after a stellar start. Jake McGee relieved him and retired the final batter. The 35-year-old Cueto is off to a strong start in 2021 with a 2.51 ERA, 0.98 WHIP and 14:4 K:BB across 14.1 innings. The right-hander is expected to make his next start Wednesday against the Reds.
Apr 2 2021Cueto hurled 5.2 innings against Seattle on Friday, allowing three runs on six hits and three walks while striking out seven. He did not factor in the decision. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Cueto threw 105 pitches (64 for strikes) in his season debut and racked up 17 swinging strikes. The veteran right-hander yielded a run in the second inning and two more in the third but settled down thereafter and exited the game with the score tied 3-3. Cueto's next scheduled start will come next Friday at home versus Colorado.
Mar 24 2021Cueto will start the second game of the season April 2 at Seattle, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 35-year-old was in the mix to start Opening Day for San Francisco, but Kevin Gausman will instead receive the nod. Cueto had a 5.40 ERA, 1.37 WHIP and 56:26 K:BB over 63.1 innings last season, and he's continued to struggled in Cactus League play with eight runs allowed over 7.1 innings.
Mar 21 2021Cueto will throw five innings during a simulated game Monday, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Cueto has struggled through three Cactus League starts this spring, as he's allowed eight runs on 12 hits and four walks while striking out nine over 7.1 innings. He'll have his longest throwing session so far during Monday's simulated game, while Kevin Gausman will take the mound during the team's spring game against the White Sox. Manager Gabe Kapler hasn't announced whether Cueto or Gausman will start for the Giants on Opening Day, but Kapler said Sunday that he could reach a decision in the next few days.
Sep 27 2020Cueto (2-3) was tagged with the loss Saturday against the Padres. He gave up three runs on five hits and one walk while fanning four across 6.1 innings. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Cueto got off to a strong start this season but ends the year on the wrong foot, allowing three or more runs in each of his last three starts. The veteran posted a 6.65 ERA in four September appearances and ends the year with a career-worst 5.40 ERA in 63.1 innings across 12 starts. He has now posted an ERA above the 5.00 mark in each of his last two seasons.
Sep 21 2020Cueto (2-2) gave up seven runs on eight hits and three walks over 4.1 innings in a loss to the Rockies on Monday. He struck out four. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Cueto also hit a batter, and the 12 baserunners he allowed were too much for him to overcome when he didn't have his best stuff. He threw 59 of his 97 pitches for strikes. The right-hander has given up at least six runs in three of his last five starts to end the year in poor form. He now has a 5.53 ERA, 1.42 WHIP and 52:25 K:BB across 57 innings and 11 starts this year. Cueto lines up for his last start of the regular season Saturday versus the Padres.
Sep 19 2020Cueto will start Monday against the Rockies instead of Sunday against the Athletics as originally scheduled, Andrew Baggarly of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Cueto reportedly isn't injured, but the Giants felt that he needed a bit more time before his next outing. The decision means he'll have a chance to have a two-start week in the final week of the season, assuming he pitches one more time against the Padres next weekend.
Sep 13 2020Cueto (2-1) took the loss Sunday in Game 1 versus the Padres, as he allowed six runs (four earned) on seven hits and three walks over 5.1 innings. He struck out two. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Cueto wasn't great in this contest, and he received no help from the Giants' offense or defense. It's the fourth time in 10 starts Cueto has allowed four or more runs. He's posted a 4.78 ERA, 1.33 WHIP and 48 strikeouts over 52.2 innings this season. The right-hander lines up to take on the Athletics on Saturday.
Sep 11 2020Cueto's scheduled start Friday was postponed after a member of the Giants tested positive for COVID-19, Kevin Acee of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Friday's contest was postponed just before first pitch as a result of the positive COVID-19 test. The Giants haven't announced who tested positive, and the team hasn't yet performed contact tracing. It's unclear when the Giants will return to play.
Sep 6 2020Cueto allowed two runs on seven hits and three walks over 5.2 innings Sunday, striking out seven in the win over Arizona. He did not factor in the decision. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Cueto got off to a rough start Sunday, yielding a leadoff homer to Tim Locastro followed by back-to-back singles before recording an out. After escaping the frame with two runs allowed, the 34-year-old righty settled in and kept Arizona scoreless for the next 4.2 innings. He maintained his spotless 2-0 record alongside a 46:19 K:BB over 47.1 innings this season. Cueto will carry a 4.56 ERA into Friday's start in San Diego.
Aug 30 2020Cueto allowed a run on three hits and three walks and struck out six over 6.2 innings in a no-decision versus the Diamondbacks on Sunday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Cueto was excellent in the appearance, but a game-tying solo shot from Eduardo Escobar in the seventh inning took him out of the running for a win. The 34-year-old Cueto lowered his ERA to 4.75 with a 1.20 WHIP and 39 strikeouts through 41.2 innings this season. He'll look to build some positive momentum next Sunday in a rematch with these same Diamondbacks.
Aug 26 2020Cueto didn't factor into the decision in Tuesday's contest between the Giants and the Dodgers. He allowed six runs on eight hits -- including two home runs -- and a walk while fanning six across four innings. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Cueto lasted just four innings -- just like Julio Urias -- but struggled heavily and needed 86 pitches just to labor through the first four frames. Cueto has been very inconsistent this season and has allowed four or more earned runs in three of his last six starts, but he was coming off back-to-back two-run performances. The veteran will try to bounce back in his next start, scheduled for Aug. 30 on the road against Arizona.
Aug 20 2020Cueto (2-0) earned the win Wednesday against the Angels. He gave up two runs on four hits and one walk while fanning eight across 5.2 innings. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Cueto has allowed two or fewer runs in four of his six starts this season. The 34-year-old also posted a season-high mark for strikeouts with eight, and he reduced his ERA to 4.35 with a 1.13 WHIP in 31 innings across six starts in 2020. He gets the Dodgers at home in his next start scheduled for Aug. 25.
Aug 15 2020Cueto didn't factor into the decision in Friday's game between the Giants and the Athletics. He gave up two runs on three hits and two walks while fanning five across seven innings. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Cueto posted his first quality start of the season and, even though he was unable to secure his second win of the campaign, the veteran hurler appears to have returned to form after a couple of years lost to injuries. Cueto has allowed two or fewer runs in three of his first five starts and has a 4.62 ERA in 25.1 innings. He gets the Angels at home in his next start, scheduled for Aug. 19.
Aug 8 2020Cueto (1-0) grabbed the win Saturday against the Dodgers. He gave up four runs on two hits and three walks while fanning three across 5.2 innings. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Cueto didn't have his best stuff Saturday, but the offense bailed him out, and he pitched well enough to earn his first win of the 2020 campaign. Cueto will try to make it two straight wins in his next start, scheduled for Aug. 14 at home against the Athletics.
Aug 3 2020Cueto allowed three runs (two earned) on five hits and two walks across five innings Monday, striking out four in the loss to Colorado. He did not factor into the decision. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Cueto rolled through five innings of one-run ball before he coughed up a single to Charlie Blackmon and a two-run homer to Nolan Arenado to start the sixth inning. The 34-year-old righty owns a 4.97 ERA and 11:6 K:BB over 12.2 innings this season. Cueto will get a tough road start against the Dodgers on Saturday.
Jul 30 2020Cueto didn't factor into the decision in Wednesday's contest between the Padres and the Giants. He gave up four runs on four hits and three walks while fanning four across 3.2 innings. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Cueto has not logged more than four innings in any of his first two starts of the season, and his days as a workhorse seem to be in the past. He has given up six earned runs on nine hits and four walks while fanning seven during those 7.2 innings, so he's not exactly turning heads when on the field, either. Cueto lines up for a brutal two-step next week, first pitching at Colorado then in Los Angeles against the Dodgers.
Jul 27 2020Manager Gabe Kapler said that Cueto will start Wednesday's game against the Padres, Amy Gutierrez of NBC Sports Bay Area reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Since Cueto only worked four innings (63 pitches) in the Giants' Opening Day loss to the Dodgers on July 23, he would have been sufficiently rested for Tuesday's home opener. However, Kapler will give Cueto an extra day off between starts as the veteran right-hander eases into the season, allowing Jeff Samardzija to receive the starting nod Tuesday. The home opener marks a stretch of 16 games in 16 days for the Giants, so Cueto should return to a normal four-day rest schedule between starts after Wednesday's turn.
Jul 23 2020Cueto did not factor into the decision during Thursday's Opening Day loss at Dodger Stadium, scattering one run on five hits and a walk while striking out three across four innings. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Cueto came out strong, retiring the side in the first inning. With two outs in the fourth, the right-hander gave up a double to Corey Seager and put the Dodgers on the board by allowing an RBI single to Enrique Hernandez. A single by Joc Pederson put runners at the corners but Cueto found his way out of the jam by forcing a groundout to Austin Barnes. After sitting out most of last year following Tommy John surgery, Cueto made four late season starts in September, during which he put together a 5.06 ERA, 1.25 WHIP and 13:9 K:BB across 16 frames.
Jul 14 2020Manager Gabe Kapler announced Cueto as his starting pitcher for Opening Day against the Dodgers on July 23, Kerry Crowley of The San Jose Mercury News reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The veteran right-hander was initially named the team's Opening Day starter in March, and Kapler will stick by his plans following the hiatus. Cueto missed most of 2019 while recovering from Tommy John surgery, though he did come back for four starts in September and post a 5.06 ERA, 1.25 WHIP and 13:9 K:BB over 16 frames.
Mar 11 2020Cueto was named the starting pitcher for San Francisco's Opening Day game against the Dodgers, Kerry Crowley of The San Jose Mercury News reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Jeff Samardzija will pitch the second game of the season against the Dodgers. Cueto allowed five runs on nine hits across 1.2 innings during Tuesday's 16-3 spring loss to the Cubs. The veteran right-hander missed a majority of the 2019 season while recovering from Tommy John surgery. The 34-year-old returned to make four September starts and posted a 5.06 ERA, 1.25 WHIP and gathered 13 strikeouts across 16 innings.
Mar 10 2020Manager Gabe Kapler said Cueto is "definitely in line to start the first game of the season" March 26 against the Dodgers, John Shea of the San Francisco Chronicle reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Kapler neglected to officially name Cueto his Opening Day starter, but things certainly appear to be trending in that direction. The veteran right-hander missed most of the 2019 campaign while recovering from Tommy John surgery, though he did return for four starts in September. Cueto posted a 3.23 ERA, 1.11 WHIP and 38:13 K:BB over 53 innings during 2018 before going down with the injury.
Mar 8 2020Cueto is expected to start Tuesday's spring training game against the Cubs, Andrew Baggarly of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Given the remaining spring schedule, Cueto appears to be in line to get the nod for the Giants during their Opening Day matchup against the Dodgers on March 26. The 34-year-old missed nearly the entire 2019 season while recovering from Tommy John surgery. Cueto posted an impressive 3.23 ERA, 1.11 WHIP and 136:53 K:BB during 2018 and will look to lead a young San Francisco rotation following the departure of Madison Bumgarner this offseason.
Sep 28 2019Cueto (1-2) took the loss after giving up five runs on five hits with a walk and two strikeouts over two innings in Friday's 9-2 loss to the Dodgers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Giants management was debating whether to pitch Cueto one last time in a meaningless game, and all parties -- including his fantasy owners -- probably wish they hadn't given the poor results. Most of the damage done to the 33-year-old was via the long ball (three homers), pushing his HR/9 to 1.7 and ERA to 5.06 through four starts. On a positive note, Cueto's velocity (91.3 mph average) returned to his pre-Tommy John levels, which generates some hope for a bounce-back campaign in 2020 following a full offseason of rest.
Sep 27 2019Cueto is listed as Friday's starter against the Dodgers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The lineup card has not yet been released, but Cueto is listed as San Francisco's starter opposing Walker Buehler. There was a chance Cueto would not start this weekend for rest purposes (general arm soreness), but it appears he will get to make a fourth and final start of the campaign. He has a 2.57 ERA, 1.00 WHIP and 11 strikeouts in 14 innings through his first three starts back from Tommy John surgery.
Sep 25 2019Manager Bruce Bochy admitted Tuesday that he wasn't sure whether Cueto would make a start during the Giants' season-ending series with the Dodgers this weekend, the Associated Press reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After tossing five scoreless innings in both of his first two starts back from the injured list, Cueto struggled mightily in his most recent turn last weekend in Atlanta. He was charged for four runs in four innings in the loss, giving up only two hits but issuing five walks. Bochy noted the Giants will see how Cueto looks during his scheduled bullpen session Wednesday before determining whether the right-hander is good to go for his next turn, which comes up Friday.
Sep 22 2019Cueto (1-1) took the loss Saturday as the Giants fell 8-1 to Atlanta, giving up four runs on two hits and five walks over four innings. He struck out five. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The veteran right-hander's recovery from Tommy John surgery finally hit a serious snag. Cueto tossed only 39 of 78 pitches for strikes, and a four-run second inning ruined his 0.00 ERA since his return. He'll take the mound one more time in 2019 in a home start against the Dodgers on Friday.
Sep 15 2019Cueto allowed three hits and two walks over five shutout innings Sunday, striking out two batters in the win over Miami. He did not factor in the decision. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Since his return from the injured list after undergoing Tommy John surgery last season, Cueto has fired 10 scoreless innings in two starts. The 33-year-old left the game in line for his second victory but the bullpen allowed Miami to tie things up in the seventh inning. Cueto will look for another strong outing in Atlanta on Saturday.
Sep 12 2019Cueto will make his next start Sunday against the Marlins, Kerry Crowley of The San Jose Mercury News reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Cueto was originally expected to get the ball Tuesday in Boston, but the Giants want to keep him on regular rest after the veteran right-hander felt good in his first start back from Tommy John surgery. He stuck out four across five scoreless innings against the Pirates in that outing, allowing one hit and issuing one walk while tossing 69 pitches.
Sep 11 2019Cueto is scheduled to make his next start Tuesday at Boston, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Cueto made his first outing of the season in Tuesday's win over the Pirates and delivered five scoreless innings, and he'll receive six days of rest before his next outing. The veteran right-hander needed only 69 pitches and could have an increased workload in his second start, though the Giants are likely to remain fairly cautious.
Sep 10 2019Cueto (1-0) picked up the win against the Pirates on Tuesday, giving up just one hit over five scoreless innings, striking out four and walking one as the Giants won 5-4. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Making his first start of the season after getting activated from the 60-day injured list coming off Tommy John surgery, Cueto was sharp, yielding just two baserunners before exiting after five innings and 69 pitches. He certainly looked healthy and back to form, and while he missed too much time to make a sustained impact this season, a strong finish to the year would bode well for Cueto's value for 2020.
Sep 7 2019Cueto (elbow) is scheduled to make his season debut Tuesday against the Pirates, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Cueto came out of Saturday's bullpen session feeling good to clear the way for his return to the rotation after a 13-month recovery from Tommy John surgery. The veteran right-hander topped out at 75 pitches during his final rehab outing with Triple-A Sacramento, which provides a decent idea of his pitch limit for Tuesday.
Sep 4 2019Cueto (elbow) is planning to throw a bullpen session this weekend, Kerry Crowley of The San Jose Mercury News reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Cueto was on the verge of joining the Giants' rotation, but he felt soreness in his upper back during his final rehab start and in a Tuesday bullpen session, so he will remain on the recovery track for now. Manager Bruce Bochy said Wednesday that Cueto could start during next week's homestand if his bullpen session goes well.
Sep 3 2019Cueto (elbow) experienced back tightness during Tuesday's bullpen session and is "doubtful" to start against the Dodgers this weekend, Kerry Crowley of The San Jose Mercury News reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Giants have been targeting Sunday as Cueto's potential return date for awhile now, but things will be put on hold until he's re-evaluated in a couple days. The 33-year-old is about 13 months removed from Tommy John surgery, so the Giants are likely to remain cautious with only a few weeks left in the regular season.
Aug 27 2019Cueto (elbow) will make his final rehab appearance Saturday with Triple-A Sacramento, Andrew Baggarly of The Athletic reports.
Aug 26 2019Manager Bruce Bochy said last week that Cueto (elbow) is tentatively being penciled in to return from the 60-day injured list around Sept. 8, Henry Schulman of the
Aug 21 2019Cueto (elbow) will join Triple-A Sacramento for the first of two rehab starts Monday, Henry Schulman of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.
Aug 16 2019Cueto (elbow) will make his next rehab appearance for High-A San Jose on Tuesday, Kerry Crowley of The San Jose Mercury News reports.
Aug 14 2019Cueto (elbow) will make his third rehab start Thursday with High-A San Jose, Ethan Kassel of The San Francisco Examiner reports.
Aug 10 2019Cueto (elbow) threw two innings and was hitting 92 mph in his second rehab appearance with the Giants' rookie-level Arizona League affiliate, Andrew Baggarly of The Athletic
Aug 5 2019Cueto (elbow) struck out five over two perfect innings Sunday in his first rehab start with the Giants' rookie-level Arizona League affiliate.
Jul 27 2019Cueto (elbow) threw a 25-pitch live batting practice session Saturday, Andrew Baggarly of The Athletic reports.
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Jul 22 2018Cueto threw seven innings Sunday, allowing four runs on six hits and two walks in the 6-5 loss to Oakland. He gave up three home runs and struck out three in the no-decision.In three starts since returning from the disabled list with an elbow injury, Cueto has allowed 12 earned runs in just 17 innings, including seven home runs. His ERA is skyrocketed to 2.76 from the 0.84 he owned prior to the DL stint. He'll look to turn things around against Milwaukee on Saturday.
Jul 11 2018Cueto did not factor into the decision in Wednesday's extra-innings win over the Cubs, allowing three runs on six hits and three walks while striking out seven over five innings.Cueto was staked out to a 4-0 lead in the first inning, but he yielded a pair of home runs and saw the bullpen fail to protect a one-run lead to leave with him a no-decision. The righty showed improvement in his second start back from the disabled list, whiffing seven batters over the five frames, but his command was hit-and-miss as he also walked three, hit a batter and threw a wild pitch. He's now allowed eight runs over 10 innings in the two starts back from a lengthy layoff, and will head into the All-Star break with a 2.36 ERA over 42 innings.
Jul 10 2018Cueto will start Wednesday against the Cubs instead of Tuesday as originally expected, Henry Schulman of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.The reason for the switch is not entirely clear, though Cueto has made just one start since returning from a two-month layoff with an elbow injury, so an extra day of rest certainly couldn't hurt. Derek Holland gets the start Tuesday.
Jul 5 2018Cueto (3-1) allowed five earned runs on 10 hits and two walks while striking out two across five innings to take the loss Thursday against the Cardinals.The final line wasn't pretty for Cueto in his first start since April 28, but he allowed four hits, one walk and four of his five earned runs in his first inning of work. From there, his only blemish was a solo home run surrendered to Matt Carpenter in the second inning. While he didn't get back to his full workload, he managed to throw 76 pitches, a decent effort for his first start in over two months. His velocity will be worth monitoring as his fastball velocity was down nearly 1.5 mph from his season average, though that shouldn't induce panic in the first start after such a long layoff.
Jul 5 2018Cueto (elbow) was activated from the 60-day disabled list ahead of Thursday's scheduled start against St. Louis, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.As expected, Cueto will make his first start since April 28 after recovering from an elbow sprain. He needed just two minor-league rehab appearances despite missing nearly two months, so it's likely that Cueto will be on a pitch count after working just four innings during his last rehab start at Triple-A Sacramento: he allowed no runs on four hits and one walk while fanning six. In a corresponding move, Kelby Tomlinson was sent to Triple-A.
Jul 3 2018Cueto (elbow) will be reinstated from the DL on Thursday, prior to his start against the Cardinals, Andrew Baggarly of The Athletic reports.Cueto wound up requiring just two minor-league rehab starts with Triple-A Sacramento after spending nearly two months on the disabled list with an elbow injury. His second outing with Sacramento lasted four innings, so expect to see him on some sort of pitch count during his first game back with the Giants. Due to his return, Derek will transition to a role out of the bullpen.
Jun 30 2018Cueto (elbow) came out of his rehab start Friday feeling fine and may not need another one, Jack Magruder of The Sports Xchange reports.Cueto tossed four scoreless innings for Triple-A Sacramento, striking out six while walking one, hitting one and allowing four hits. He's expected to throw a bullpen session Monday, at which point the Giants will decide whether his next start will be of the rehab or major-league variety.
Jun 26 2018Cueto (elbow) will make a rehab start at Triple-A Sacramento on Friday, Kerry Crowley of The San Jose Mercury News reports.Cueto threw 48 pitches during his first rehab start Saturday, and will likely require another rehab start after Friday's work. The 32-year-old had a 0.84 ERA and 0.69 WHIP with a 26:6 K:BB over 32 innings prior to spraining his right elbow in late April.
Jun 24 2018Cueto (elbow) tossed 48 pitches in a rehab start with Triple-A Sacramento, tossing 3.2 shutout innings with one hit and four strikeouts.Cueto looked sharp in his first rehab start, but he will likely require two more tune ups before making his return to the majors, according to Henry Schulman of the San Francisco Chronicle. That timeline would put the hurler on track to return early to mid-July, assuming his elbow doesn't flare up. Cueto posted a 0.84 ERA with 26 strikeouts over 32 innings prior to going down at the end of April.
Jun 21 2018Cueto (elbow) is making a rehab appearance Saturday at Triple-A Sacramento, Andrew Baggarly of The Athletic Bay Area reports.Manager Bruce Bochy alluded to the possibility of Cueto needing a rehab start before returning, and now it has been confirmed by the club. He's checked all the boxes during his rehab, but Cueto has been out since April 28, so Friday's outing is the beginning of a three-start rehab assignment as he gets stretched back out, according to Matt Kawahara of The San Francisco Chronicle. Cueto is expected to be capped at 40 pitches Saturday.
Jun 20 2018Giants manager Bruce Bochy suggested Tuesday that Cueto's (elbow) next appearance would likely come in the form of a minor-league rehab game, Martin Oppegaard of MLB.com reports. "I think right now the plan is to pitch him in a [rehab] game but we're still holding off on that," Bochy said.Cueto indicated he felt fine after throwing a two-inning simulated game Monday and believes he's ready to test out the health of his right elbow in an uncontrolled setting. Assuming the Giants agree with Cueto's assessment of his own health, the 32-year-old will likely report to a minor-league affiliate over the weekend for his first game action since April 28. Expect Cueto to bump up his pitch count from 40 in the outing, and then make another start in the minors after that before returning from the 60-day disabled list, likely in early July.
Jun 19 2018Cueto (elbow) tossed 40 pitches in a simulated game Monday, and will be re-evaluated to determine the next step in his recovery process, Amy Gutierrez of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.Monday's sim game was a positive step in Cueto's recovery process, who has been sidelined with a sprained elbow since May 1. The club now has to determine whether its starter requires another simulated appearance, or whether a rehab start is the next course of action. Cueto is eligible to return from the 60-day disabled list June 30, and it sounds like he may not require much additional time to return to the bigs.
Jun 16 2018Cueto (elbow) will throw live batting practice Monday, Henry Schulman of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.It's good news for Cueto as progresses from a pair of bullpen sessions this week in his recovery from the right elbow strain. The veteran right-hander will likely need at least two rehab starts, and a return at the end of June still appears to be a possibility.
Jun 11 2018Cueto (elbow) threw a 45-pitch bullpen session Monday, Kerry Crowley of The San Jose Mercury News reports.Cueto ramped up his intensity in Monday's session and said everything went off without a hitch. According to Crowley, the veteran will throw one more bullpen session before progressing to live batting practice over the weekend. Barring any setbacks, Cueto remains on track to potentially rejoin the big-league rotation before the end of June.
Jun 10 2018Cueto (elbow) is scheduled to throw a 40-pitch bullpen session Monday, Kerry Crowley of The San Jose Mercury News reports.Cueto tossed a 35-pitch bullpen session Friday but wanted to throw two additional sessions and a live batting practice before beginning his minor-league rehab stint. He remains on track to potentially rejoin the rotation by the end of the month.
Jun 8 2018Cueto (elbow) threw 35 pitches in Friday's bullpen session and still hopes to return June 30 in Arizona, Kerry Crowley of The San Jose Mercury News reports.He wants to throw two more bullpen sessions and a live batting practice session before embarking a rehab assignment. Cueto also said he may only require two rehab starts before coming off the disabled list, so a return at the end of the month is possible if he doesn't experience any setbacks between now and then. He also mentioned that in April, he was 100 percent sure he would need Tommy John surgery, so this really is evolving into a best-case scenario.
Jun 3 2018Cueto (elbow) threw from 120 feet Sunday, Bob Nightengale of USA Today reports.Cueto has slowly increased his throwing activity over the last several days and is now scheduled to throw a bullpen session next weekend. Manager Bruce Bochy is optimistic that he'll be able to return from the disabled list at the end of June, Kerry Crowley of The San Jose Mercury News reports.
May 30 2018Cueto (elbow) threw from 90 feet Wednesday, Kerry Crowley of The San Jose Mercury News reports.This marks the first of many steps in Cueto's recovery process. He'll continue to build up his arm strength before progressing to bullpen sessions, live bullpen sessions and then ultimately a minor-league rehab stint. The veteran right-hander, who is on the 60-day disabled list with a right elbow sprain, won't be eligible to return until the end of June.
May 26 2018Cueto (elbow) will begin a throwing program Monday, John Shea of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.After a shutdown period, Cueto is now ready to take the initial steps on what will be a long road back to a big-league mound. He will start with flat-ground throwing before progressing to bullpen sessions, then live sessions and ultimately a minor-league rehab assignment. He was diagnosed with a right elbow sprain earlier this month and was moved to the 60-day DL, making him ineligible to return until late June at the earliest.
May 10 2018Cueto (elbow) was moved to the 60-day disabled list Thursday, Henry Schulman of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.Cueto's initial timetable after suffering a sprained right elbow was set at 6-to-8 weeks, though it's now guaranteed that he will be out until June 29, at the earliest. The 32-year-old went down with this injury following his start against the Dodgers on April 28, which happened to be his first outing all year where Cueto gave up multiple runs. Keep an eye on this situation as a surgical procedure is still on the table in the event his elbow doesn't respond to rehab. In a corresponding move, the Giants promoted Jose Valdez from Triple-A Sacramento.
May 7 2018Cueto was diagnosed with a sprained right elbow and is expected to miss at least six weeks, Jon Heyman of FanRagSports.com reports.Given the circumstances, this news comes as a relief to Cueto, who landed on the disabled list last week with right elbow inflammation. It was initially feared that he might require Tommy John surgery after seeking a second opinion from Dr. James Andrews, but Dr. Andrews confirmed that Cueto is dealing with a sprain rather than a significant tear, so he'll opt to rest before beginning his rehab with the hope of avoiding surgery. Barring any setbacks, the 32-year-old could be back in the fold sometime during the second half of June; though seeing as surgery is still an option if his elbow doesn't respond as well as expected to the non-surgical route, the Giants will proceed cautiously with him. In the meantime, Andrew Suarez should continue to fill in for the right-hander in the rotation. Cueto held an impressive 0.84 ERA across five starts (32 innings) before landing on the shelf.
May 2 2018Cueto will get a second and third opinion on his elbow, one of which will likely come from Dr. James Andrews, Andrew Baggarly of The Athletic Bay Area reports.Dr. Andrews is practically synonymous with "Tommy John surgery", so this looks rather worrisome. Cueto's initial diagnosis was merely elbow inflammation, though, and surgery hasn't been explicitly mentioned as an option, so it would be wrong to overreact at this point. Still, Baggarly reports, all options are on the table. The exact nature of Cueto's injury should become more clear after he receives those additional opinions.
May 1 2018The Giants placed Cueto on the 10-day disabled list Tuesday with right elbow inflammation, Chris Haft of MLB.com reports.Cueto (3-0) had been spectacular in five starts this season with a 0.84 ERA and 0.69 WHIP over 32 innings, recording 26 strikeouts and issuing only two walks. Elbow inflammation is a potentially scary initial diagnosis for the 32-year-old, who has been an anchor in the Giants' starting rotation in the absence of Madison Bumgarner (hand). Andrew Suarez was recalled from Triple-A Sacramento to start Tuesday night, while Cueto currently has no timetable for his return.
Apr 29 2018Cueto (3-0) picked up the win in the second game of Saturday's doubleheader against the Dodgers, giving up two runs on three hits and two walks over six innings while striking out three.He settled into a groove after Corey Seager took him deep for a two-run shot in the first inning, and while Cueto wasn't dominant he still provided his fifth straight quality start to begin the season. The right-hander will take a sparkling 0.84 ERA into his next outing Friday in Atlanta.
Apr 22 2018Cueto (2-0) didn't allow a run on two hits and two walks over six innings while striking out seven as he picked up win No. 2 Sunday against the Angels.Cueto has allowed just one run in four starts this season, sporting a remarkable 0.35 ERA and 0.65 WHIP across 26 innings. The 32-year-old appears to be 100 percent after a short stint on the disabled list due to an ankle sprain, and he'll look to continue his dominance Friday against the Dodgers in what figures to be his next start.
Apr 17 2018Cueto got a hard-luck no-decision against the Diamondbacks on Tuesday, giving up just two hits over seven innings, striking out 11 and walking none in San Francisco's 1-0 defeat to Arizona.Cueto (ankle) was dominant in his first start coming off the disabled list and was unlucky to be on the short end of what turned out to be the pitching duel of the season so far with counterpart Patrick Corbin. Even though it was disappointing to see him not get a win after posting such a brilliant stat line, it's still been an extremely encouraging start to the season for Cueto, who has given up just one earned run in his first 20 innings after a disappointing campaign last year that saw him post a 4.52 ERA. He certainly looks poised for a bounce-back and he'll carry a brilliant 0.45 ERA and 0.65 WHIP into his next start against the Angels on Sunday.
Apr 17 2018Cueto (ankle) was activated from the DL prior to Tuesday's game against the Diamondbacks, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.As expected, Cueto was removed from the disabled list and is starting for Tuesday's matchup against Arizona. After missing a week and a half to a sprained ankle, Cueto will aim to continue his strong start to the season. Over two games (13 innings) he's allowed just one run on nine hits and two walks.
Apr 15 2018Cueto (ankle) will be activated from the disabled list and start Tuesday's game against the Diamondbacks, John Shea of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.Cueto will return to the mound after missing a week and a half with a sprained left ankle. He'll face a tough test in his return, as the Diamondbacks own the eighth-best team OPS in the majors.
Apr 14 2018Cueto (ankle) thinks he'll be able to start Tuesday once he's eligible to come off the disabled list, John Shea of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.Cueto threw 40 pitches in practice Saturday while recovering from a sprained ankle. There had been some question about whether he'd be ready to make his scheduled start, but it sounds like he'll be ready to go, barring setbacks.
Apr 12 2018Cueto (ankle) reported Thursday that he's currently unsure if he'll be able to make his scheduled start Tuesday against the Diamondbacks, John Shea of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.Cueto threw off flat ground Thursday but attested to feeling some lingering pain in his injured left ankle. He said he's been improving each day but can't say for sure if he'll be ready to take the mound Tuesday when he's eligible to come off the DL. Cueto may throw a bullpen session Friday, which would provide another update on how his ankle is holding up.
Apr 10 2018Cueto is scheduled to start Wednesday's game against the Diamondbacks after previously being listed as the starter for the second game in the series Tuesday, Henry Schulman of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.Manager Bruce Bochy announced the change in the Giants' pitching schedule following Monday's 2-1 loss in the series opener, with the decision based mainly on outlining the team's rotation for the next 10 days rather than out of any concern about Cueto's health after the right-hander tweaked his ankle in his previous outing. Tyler Beede was recalled from Triple-A Sacramento and will take the hill Tuesday, denying Cueto of a two-start week since the latter will now miss out on a turn Sunday in San Diego.
Apr 10 2018Cueto (ankle) was placed on the 10-day disabled list Tuesday retroactive to April 7, Henry Schulman of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.It was reported earlier Tuesday that Cueto was unlikely to make his scheduled start Wednesday due to an ankle injury suffered over the weekend, and now the team has made it official by placing him on the disabled list. Cueto's injury isn't believed to be serious, so he may not require much time beyond the minimum on the disabled list before returning. Left-handed prospect Andrew Suarez is the likely candidate to take Cueto's spot on the mound Wednesday, but an official roster move for Suarez won't be made until after Tuesday. Cueto is eligible to return on April 17 when the Giants are in Arizona.
Apr 10 2018Cueto injured his ankle during a workout over the weekend and isn't expected to pitch Wednesday against the Diamondbacks, Henry Schulman of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.The team hasn't determined if Cueto's injury will require a stint on the disabled list, but more information should be available after he goes through a workout with one of the Giants' trainers. Regardless of whether or not Cueto lands on the DL, he isn't expected to make his scheduled start Wednesday. In his place, the Giants will likely send Andrew Suarez to the mound.
Apr 7 2018Cueto (ankle) is good to go, Andrew Baggarly of The Athletic Bay Area reports.Cueto tweaked his ankle during Wednesday's game against the Mariners, though he remained in the game. He's expected to be fine for his next start, currently expected to come Tuesday against the Diamondbacks.
Apr 4 2018Manager Bruce Bochy said Cueto tweaked his ankle during Wednesday's game against the Mariners, Andrew Baggarly of The Athletic Bay Area reports.Cueto suffered the injury while fielding a Dee Gordon bunt in the third inning. Despite limping a bit afterwards, Cueto was allowed to stay in the game after talking with the team's trainer and throwing a few successful warmup pitches. He ended up lasting six innings and picking up the win, though he was far from dominant. Cueto's status for his next start, which is scheduled for Monday against the Diamondbacks, should clear up once he's further evaluated in the coming days.
Apr 4 2018Cueto (1-0) got the win over the Mariners on Wednesday, allowing one run on eight hits and two walks over six innings while striking out one.He wasn't dominant by any means -- Cueto generated only two swinging strikes among his 89 pitches -- but he kept Seattle's hitters off balance and was backed by a four-homer barrage from San Francisco's offense. The veteran righty has a 0.69 ERA through his first two starts, and he'll look to keep things rolling Monday at home against the Diamondbacks.
Mar 31 2018Cueto pitched seven scoreless innings and allowed just one hit while striking out four batters during Friday's 1-0 win. He didn't factor into the decision.This was an impressive start to the season, and especially since it follows a disappointing 2017 campaign. Cueto was limited to 25 starts last year because of blisters on his pitching hand and a flexor strain, and his 4.52 ERA and 1.45 WHIP were his worst marks since his rookie season in 2008-09. The 32-year-old veteran is unlikely to cruise through opposing lineups as easily as he did Friday, but a notable rebound is definitely in the range of outcomes. Interestingly, he lines up to face the Dodgers again in his next start.
Mar 29 2018Cueto will make his regular season debut against the Dodgers on Friday.Cueto will look to get back on track after logging a mediocre 4.52 ERA and 1.45 WHIP over 25 starts in 2017. With Madison Bumgarner (hand) sidelined for at least six weeks, Cueto will follow Ty Blach in the rotation, who earned the Opening Day assignment. Throughout the course of spring training, Cueto started four games, allowing seven earned runs over 15 innings of work.
Mar 9 2018Cueto fired three shutout innings with two hits and five strikeouts in Thursday's victory over the Mariners.Cueto is looking to rebound following a sharp decline in production last season. His 4.52 ERA in 147.1 innings was the worst mark the veteran has posted since his rookie campaign in 2008. An uptick in walks (3.2 BB/9) and homers allowed (1.3 HR/9) were the main culprits of the poor production, but he was able to maintain his solid strikeout rate (8.3 K/9) without experiencing a dip in velocity. The key for the 32-year-old will be building up his workload while rediscovering the finesse that made him a Cy Young candidate in 2016. Cueto's downside is limited by his favorable home park, making him a decent bounceback candidate in 2018.
Feb 28 2018Cueto will start Saturday's Cactus League game against the Rangers, John Shea of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.Cueto is set to make his Cactus League debut after being eased into spring action because of an illness. Now that he's back to full health, the veteran hurler should be able to maintain a normal throwing program for the remainder of spring training. A healthy Cueto is looking to bounce back from an injury-plagued 2017 campaign that saw him finish the year with an unremarkable 4.52 ERA and 1.45 WHIP across 147.1 innings.
Feb 14 2018Cueto is being eased into throwing because he dealt with the flu shortly before flying to Arizona for spring training, Henry Schulman of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.The decision to ease the right-hander into throwing was initially assumed to just be something typical with veteran pitchers, but it turns out there was another reason behind it. Despite this, this is hardly anything to be concerned about, as Cueto will likely be back to 100 percent in the next few days once he gets more rest. Once he's healthy, he'll look to bounce back after an injury-plagued season in which he produced a a lofty 4.52 ERA and 1.45 WHIP in 147.1 innings pitched.
Feb 14 2018Cueto is set to participate in long-toss sessions over the next few days before getting back to the mound, Andrew Baggarly of The Athletic reports.Not uncommon for a veteran, Cueto will take it easy at the beginning of spring training after dealing with blister issues and a flexor strain during the 2017 season. In all, he posted a 4.52 ERA and 1.45 WHIP over 147.1 innings, while sporting a 136:53 K:BB. Because of his injury-plagued year, Cueto's status should be monitored throughout the spring camp.
Nov 5 2017According to his agent Bryce Dixon, Cueto will not opt out of the final four years of his contract with the Giants, Andrew Baggarly of The San Jose Mercury News reports.After a lackluster 2017 season in which he posted a 4.52 ERA -- his highest ERA total since his rookie season with the Reds -- Cueto has decided to lock in the final four years of his contract with the Giants as opposed to testing the open market. The 31-year-old is owed $84 million over the remainder of his contract and will head into the 2018 season with his sights set on returning to his pre-2017 form.
Oct 1 2017Cueto allowed four runs on 12 hits across five innings in a no-decision against the Padres on Sunday. He struck out two and walked none.Cueto was touched up for two runs on five hits in the first inning before allowing a solo home run to Hunter Renfroe in the third. He labored through the fourth inning, when he allowed another run, and was pulled with 93 pitches under his belt after the fifth. So concludes a disappointing season for Cueto, who finishes with a 4.52 ERA and a 1.45 WHIP through 147 innings. The veteran has an opt out clause in his contract for 2017, but he seems unlikely to command as much money at this point if he did indeed sign with another club.
Sep 26 2017Cueto (8-8) picked up the win Monday after firing six innings of two-run ball with five hits, two walks and eight strikeouts in a 9-2 victory over the Diamondbacks.Cueto wasn't a lock for a strong outing against a potent Arizona lineup following his up-and-down 2017 campaign, but he proved to be up to the task and rewarded fantasy owners with his second consecutive quality start. The 31-year-old appears to have regained his dominant stuff, striking out 29 batters over his last four outings (21.2 innings). Cueto will look to finish his season on a strong note in a favorable matchup against the Padres on Sunday.
Sep 20 2017Cueto held the Rockies to two runs on seven hits over 6.2 innings Tuesday. He walked four and struck out six while receiving a no-decision in a 4-3 walkoff win.Cueto danced around trouble all night, needing three double plays to escape with his first quality start in September. The 31-year-old issued four walks for the second straight outing, but he was far more efficient this time around, throwing 71 of his 105 pitches for strikes. This was a rare bright spot in a season filled with disappointment, so fantasy owners should tread lightly in Cueto's next start on the road against a dangerous Arizona lineup Monday.
Sep 12 2017Cueto (7-8) lasted just 3.2 innings in Tuesday's loss to the Dodgers, surrendering four runs on six hits and four walks while striking out eight. He also hit a batter.After a pair of positive outings in a row -- including a high-degree-of-difficulty performance at Coors Field -- Cueto stumbled yet again, as he has so often this year. The veteran righty, long one of the game's most reliable arms, has seen everything go wrong this year, with his ERA (4.58) and WHIP (1.41) both at their worst levels since his rookie campaign of 2008. Assuming the Giants stay on schedule, Cueto won't start again until next Tuesday at home against Colorado, thanks to a couple off days.
Sep 7 2017Cueto (7-7) gave up one run on five hits and a walk while striking out seven over five innings, picking up the victory over the Rockies on Wednesday.Fantasy owners may have understandably shied away from starting Cueto at Coors Field in just his second outing back from the disabled list, but those bold enough to activate him were rewarded with a solid showing. The 31-year-old's season has been marred by injuries and underwhelming results (4.43 ERA), but his excellent track record and healthy return from the DL (2.61 ERA and 4.5 K/BB ratio in two starts) make Cueto an intriguing asset down the stretch.
Sep 2 2017Cueto (forearm) didn't factor into the decision in Friday's 11-6 loss to the Cardinals, allowing two earned runs on four hits, a walk and a hit batsman over 5.1 innings. He struck out two.Cueto was able to hang in for 80 pitches in his first start after an extended absence, showing no ill effects from the forearm injury that had kept him out since mid-July. The 31-year-old right-hander gave up his fewest earned runs in a start since June 24, which also marked the last time he'd posted back-to-back quality starts. Cueto's numbers are mostly down across the board as compared to the last three seasons, and he'll have his hands full trying to build on Friday's encouraging outing when he takes on the Rockies at Coors Field next Wednesday.
Sep 1 2017Cueto (forearm) was activated from the disabled list Friday, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.It was announced earlier this week that Cueto would come off the disabled list and start Friday's game against the Cardinals, and this confirms he will do just that. Cueto has posted a sub-par 4.59 ERA and 1.40 WHIP through 19 starts this season, but he will get the opportunity to return against a St. Louis squad he has had a lot of success against over the last few years.
Aug 30 2017Cueto (forearm) will be activated from the 10-day disabled list to start Friday's game against the Cardinals, Henry Schulman of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.Cueto checked out fine after tossing a bullpen Wednesday, so he'll rejoin the Giants' rotation over the weekend ahead of his first big-league start since July 14. The 31-year-old will look to turn things around once he returns, as he's posted a disappointing 4.59 ERA and 1.40 WHIP across 115.2 innings (19 starts) this season. Seeing as the Giants are well out of playoff contention, they're expected to deploy a six-man rotation the rest of the season after Cueto returns.
Aug 28 2017Cueto will throw a bullpen Wednesday, after which the Giants will decide whether or not to insert him back into the rotation, Henry Schulman of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.Cueto got hammered in his last rehab start, as he served up eight runs (five earned) on nine hits over three innings against High-A Stockton. He believes he is ready to return, but that poor outing has the Giants doubting him. If Cueto's arm doesn't look right Wednesday, the Giants could choose to shut him down for the rest of the season.
Aug 27 2017Manager Bruce Bochy said that Cueto (forearm) could come off the 10-day disabled list and rejoin the Giants rotation following his rehab start Sunday with High-A San Jose, Andrew Baggarly of The Mercury News reports.The Giants will wait and see how Cueto performs during the rehab outing and how deep he works into the contest before determining if he's fit to return to the big club. Cueto was shut down for nearly three weeks before restarting his rehab assignment Aug. 22 with Triple-A Sacramento, tossing three scoreless innings in that start. Bochy said that Chris Stratton, who entered the rotation when Cueto hit the disabled list, wouldn't be moved back to the bullpen once the right-hander is activated, making Ty Blach a more likely candidate to lose his starting spot.
Aug 25 2017Cueto (forearm) will make a rehab start with High-A San Jose on Sunday, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.Following Wednesday's successful rehab start, in which he threw 47 pitches over three scoreless frames, Cueto is set to take the mound again. As long as his upcoming outing goes as planned, a return for San Francisco's series against the Cardinals at the end of next week should be in order.
Aug 23 2017Cueto (forearm) allowed three hits over three scoreless innings in a rehab start for Triple-A Sacramento on Wednesday. He struck out one batter.His rehab stint was delayed slightly by an illness, but Cueto got back on the mound Tuesday and successfully built up to 47 pitches. The expectation was that Cueto would need just two rehab appearances, and if the Giants stick to that plan, Cueto could return Sept. 1 against St. Louis. He suffered a flexor strain in late July while attempting to work his way back from blister issues.
Aug 22 2017Cueto (forearm), who was scratched from his scheduled rehab start due to an illness, will start for Triple-A Sacramento on Tuesday, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.The illness apparently wasn't anything overly serious, as Cueto is set to make his scheduled rehab start just a day later. He's expected to need two rehab starts before rejoining the big-league rotation, so barring any setbacks, it looks like he should be ready to go right around the beginning of September.
Aug 21 2017Cueto (forearm) was scratched from his rehab start with Triple-A Sacramento on Monday due to an illness, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.It appears Cueto will have to wait a little while longer before restarting his minor-league rehab assignment. The good news is that he was scratched with an illness, rather than another arm issue, so his return date shouldn't be pushed back too far. It's unclear when he'll make his first rehab start at this point, but he's expected to need two outings before returning to the Giants.
Aug 19 2017Cueto (forearm) will make a rehab start with Triple-A Sacramento on Monday, Henry Schulman of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.The plan calls for Cueto to build up to 50-60 pitches Monday in his first of two rehab appearances. Cueto suffered a flexor strain in late July while rehabbing from a blister issue. He'd been pitching with a blister for a while and had developed three blisters on his throwing hand by the time he finally landed on the DL, which in part explains Cueto's uncharacteristic struggles throughout the first half.
Aug 15 2017Cueto (forearm) threw a 25-pitch bullpen session Tuesday, Andrew Baggarly of The San Jose Mercury News reports.There are still several other hurdles for Cueto to clear before he is ready to return to the big-league rotation, and he is not even a lock to return this season, as it would not benefit the Giants as they play out the string and would not benefit Cueto if he has already decided to opt-in on his player option. He is a very difficult player to evaluate in fantasy because of the uncertainty surrounding his status over the final six weeks of the season.
Aug 15 2017Cueto (forearm) will throw another bullpen session Friday and then head out on a rehab assignment, Andrew Baggarly of The San Jose Mercury News reports.He threw a 25-pitch session Tuesday and will need just one more bullpen before heading out to a minor-league affiliate. This is excellent news, as there is now a concrete plan that should lead to him returning to the big-league rotation this season, assuming he avoids setbacks. If he makes a rehab start in the middle of next week, he could realistically be back in the big leagues the following weekend.
Aug 14 2017Cueto (flexor strain) will throw a bullpen session sometime later in the week, John Shea of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.This will mark Cueto's first time bullpen session since exiting his rehab start at the beginning of August with a flexor strain. Barring any setbacks, he should be cleared to resume a rehab assignment relatively soon, though the Giants will likely continue to take a cautious approach with the right-hander seeing as the team is clearly looking toward 2018. A clearer timetable should emerge once he returns to his rehab assignment, but a return to the big-league rotation before the end of August remains a possibility.
Aug 11 2017Cueto (flexor strain) played catch on flat ground prior to Friday's game for the first time since initially feeling discomfort on July 31, and said everything felt normal, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.Cueto has hinted that the injury is something he could probably pitch through in a playoff setting, but considering the Giants are just playing out the string, everyone is taking a cautious approach with his recovery. His next step is to be determined, but a return to the big-league rotation in late August is still a possibility.
Aug 1 2017Cueto was diagnosed with a mild flexor strain Tuesday, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.Cueto was nearing his return to the Giants' rotation before suffering a setback in Monday's rehab start with High-A San Jose. The veteran hurler was removed with forearm tightness, but after further examination he was officially diagnosed with a mild flexor strain. Cueto suffered a flexor strain in 2015 with the Reds and was only sidelined for one game, but fellow Giants pitcher Matt Cain missed the first two months of the 2017 season with a similar injury. It's difficult to approximate a return date for the 31-year-old at this time, so we'll await word from the Giants on that front.
Jul 31 2017Cueto left Monday's rehab start for High-A San Jose with forearm tightness and will be evaluated Tuesday, Henry Schulman of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.Forearm tightness is often a precursor for some of the worst news a pitcher can get. Cueto was supposed to return from the rotation Thursday, but at this point, don't hold your breath for good news.
Jul 31 2017Cueto (finger) is expected to rejoin the Giants starting rotation Saturday, Andrew Baggarly of The San Jose Mercury News reports.The Giants are targeting 70 pitches for Cueto's final rehab appearance with Triple-A San Jose on Monday. The 31-year-old last pitched on July 14, and this rehab start could be the tune-up Cueto needs to help get his season back on track.
Jul 29 2017Cueto (finger) will make a rehab start Monday for High-A San Jose, Henry Schulman of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.The Giants were initially hoping to bring him back to the majors on Monday, his last chance to start before the trade deadline, but it just wasn't meant to be. Look for Cueto to return sometime during next weekend's series against Arizona instead.
Jul 28 2017Cueto (finger) will throw a bullpen Friday and make one rehab start prior to being reinstated from the DL, Henry Schulman of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.Earlier reports had indicated that Cueto could be ready to start Monday's series opener against the A's, but will instead head out on a short rehab assignment prior to returning. The outing should provide a chance for the veteran starter to make sure everything feels okay before he comes back, likely a smart decision considering his injury-plagued July which has seen him make just two starts due to ear and finger problems. Cueto projects to be back in the Giants' rotation sometime next weekend against Arizona, barring any setbacks.
Jul 26 2017Cueto (finger) completed a side session Wednesday and may be available to start Monday's contest against the Athletics, Andrew Baggarly of The San Jose Mercury News reports.Although he ultimately wasn't able to return from the disabled list when he was first eligible to do so, Cueto still seems to be progressing very well in his rehab program from a blister on his finger. It's interesting that the Giants presumably wouldn't require a rehab start or an extended sim game prior to hypothetically re-entering the rotation, although the exact plans for the upcoming week are still unknown. Cueto's status for Monday should become clearer as he works out more later in the week. If this news does come true, the veteran starter would face off with Oakland ace Sonny Gray, assuming he's not traded before then.
Jul 24 2017Cueto (finger) continued to play catch Monday and may throw a bullpen session Tuesday, John Shea of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.Cueto is one of the numerous pitchers in the league who is currently dealing with a finger blister. The 31-year-old has been on the shelf since July 15 with the finger ailment but appears to be making progress. We should get a better idea of where he's at in his rehab following his potential bullpen session Tuesday.
Jul 23 2017Cueto (finger) resumed playing light catch Sunday, Andrew Baggarly of The San Jose Mercury News reports.It's promising to see the right-hander getting back on track with his throwing program, although it doesn't bode well for Cueto to miss just two turns in the rotation. Manager Bruce Bochy is confident that he'll return to the rotation soon, but he likely won't be available for at least another week or so. Things should become clearer as he ramps up his throwing.
Jul 15 2017Cueto is dealing with multiple blisters on his hand and could miss his next start, Andrew Baggarly of The San Jose Mercury News reports Friday.The blister epidemic in 2017 continues. Baggarly referred to the blisters as "hot spots," and the club probably wants to take it slow with Cueto to ensure the blisters don't burst, which could easily turn a short-term injury into a long-term one. It's unclear if Cueto will need a disabled list trip yet, as he might be able to return after just one skipped turn.
Jul 15 2017Manager Bruce Bochy announced Saturday that the hope is Cueto (finger) will only miss two turns in the rotation while on the disabled list, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.Matt Cain will temporarily move back into the rotation while Cueto is on the shelf due to a blister issue on his pitching hand. While the hope is that Cueto will only miss the minimum 10 days, the team will be patient and not rush the veteran back before the blisters are fully healed. For now, look for Cueto to try to return in late July.
Jul 15 2017Cueto (hand) was placed on the 10-day disabled list Saturday, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.His move to the DL opens a roster spot for Saturday's starter, Madison Bumgarner. Cueto has been pestered by blisters at different points this season, with the latest flareup coming during Friday's four-inning appearance. The hope is that the downtime on the disabled list will allow Cueto's blisters to heal properly so that he can hold up the rest of the season once he returns.
Jul 14 2017Cueto lasted just four innings and allowed three runs on six hits and three walks with five strikeouts in a no-decision Friday against the Padres.Cueto has now allowed nine runs over 10 innings since returning from injury July 9. He has just three quality starts in eight outings since June. At this point, every outing for Cueto is an audition for a potential trade, but right now, he's not looking like a particularly appealing asset for contenders.
Jul 9 2017Cueto allowed six runs on six hits and six walks while striking out just two batters through six innings during Sunday's loss to Miami. He didn't factor into the decision.Cueto had this start pushed back because of an inner-ear infection, but fantasy owners probably now wish he had just been skipped entirely. With a 6-7 record, 4.51 ERA, 1.37 WHIP and 7.9 K/9, it's been an underwhelming first half from the veteran, and Cueto's fantasy value has taken a substantial hit. His 4.74 FIP doesn't suggest there are better times ahead, either. He's a candidate to be dealt ahead of the trade deadline, though, and it might just take a change of scenery to kick-start a rebound.
Jul 8 2017Cueto (ear) will start Sunday in place of Matt Cain, Andrew Baggarly of The San Jose Mercury News reports.They'll throw the ace against Miami to squeeze in an extra outing from him before the first half ends, perhaps with the intent of showcasing him for an upcoming trade. Cueto was scratched from his Thursday assignment with an inner-ear infection. His revised schedule downgrades the outlook for some of the Marlins bats.
Jul 7 2017The Giants will see if Cueto (ear) can start against the Marlins in the last three games before the All-Star break, Henry Schulman of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.An inner ear infection caused Cueto to be scratched from his Thursday assignment, but the Giants want the right-hander to take a turn before the Midsummer Classic vacation. Perhaps they'll bump one of Matt Moore, Jeff Samardzija and Matt Cain from the weekend and save them for the second half.
Jul 6 2017Cueto was scratched from Thursday's start against the Tigers due to an inner ear infection, Henry Schulman of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.Cueto was removed just 20 minutes prior to the beginning of Thursday's matinee in Detroit with Chris Stratton getting the start. Cueto's next scheduled start comes June 14 following the All-Star break. For the time being, Cueto should be considered day-to-day with more information to follow.
Jun 30 2017Cueto (6-7) allowed three runs on seven hits and four walks while striking out three across five innings to earn the victory Friday against the Pirates.Cueto struggled to keep the Pirates hitters off of the base paths, but was fortunate that he received plenty of run support to net him his sixth victory of the season. Although his 4.26 ERA has made him a disappointment to those who drafted him, he did come into this contest having allowed just three runs over his previous 14 innings covering two starts, and he'll look to get back on track in his next start Thursday against the Tigers.
Jun 24 2017Cueto allowed a single run on five hits and three walks while striking out three batters over seven innings during Saturday's loss to the Mets. He didn't factor into the decision.The veteran righty has held opponents to three runs or fewer in 11 of 16 starts this season and boasts a 4.20 ERA, 1.29 WHIP and 8.3 K/9. Add his 5-7 record, and it's been the definition of a mediocre campaign. The Giants are a basement-dwelling club that isn't providing sufficient run support, and Cueto has merely pitched well and not great. With an opt-out clause in his contract following this season, there could be incentive for San Francisco to move Cueto to a potential contender for future assets. Considering he's no stranger to relocating, his fantasy value could skyrocket with a deal to a better club. Cueto projects to make his next start against the Pirates at PNC Park.
Jun 23 2017Cueto is expected to opt out of his contract following the end of this season, Jon Heyman of FanRag Sports Network reports.Heyman describes the situation as, "it would probably take an injury or major slump for Cueto not to opt out." In that case, it seems pretty clear that the 31-year-old will opt out of the six-year, $130 million contract he signed with the Giants in December of 2015. With 4 years and $84 million left on his deal at the conclusion of this year, Cueto believes that he can find a better deal elsewhere. The right-hander is open to an extension with the Giants but it is apparent that the team does not favor that outcome. This season, Cueto has posted a 4.42 ERA with a 1.30 WHIP to go along with 90 strikeouts in 15 starts for San Francisco, totaling a 5-7 record.
Jun 19 2017Cueto (5-7) allowed just two runs on five hits while striking out four batters over seven innings during Monday's loss to the Braves.Cueto has now collected just a single win through his past nine starts. His game-to-game inconsistency has been an issue, but the Giants aren't providing any run support, either. The veteran righty is having a disappointing campaign with a 4.42 ERA and 1.30 WHIP. His 8.7 K/9 helps, but fantasy owners were expecting a lot more from Cueto. He projects to face the Mets at AT&T Park in his next start.
Jun 14 2017Cueto (5-6) pitched 5.2 innings, allowing five runs on 10 hits and three walks, with five strikeouts in Wednesday's loss to the Royals.Cueto was victimized by the long ball three times between the second and third innings, bringing his season total to 16. His 1.7 HR/9 is the highest of his career and more than double last year's. Not surprisingly, Cueto's ERA has followed his HR/9 rate. At 4.57, it's the highest it's been since his rookie year. Cueto will look to get things straightened out when he takes on the Braves on Monday.
Jun 8 2017Cueto allowed three runs -- two earned -- on six hits and four walks while striking out four during Thursday's win over Milwaukee. He didn't factor into the decision.The veteran's campaign of mediocrity continues, and Cueto now sports a 4.33 ERA, 1.28 WHIP and 9.0 K/9. The strikeouts are solid, but it's also concerning that his underwhelming start to 2017 follows a statistical decline in the second half of last season. At this point, there's no guarantee he fully rebounds this year, either. Cueto lines up to face the Royals at AT&T Park in his next start.
Jun 3 2017Cueto (5-5) allowed three runs on eight hits while striking out nine across six innings to take the loss Saturday against the Phillies.Cueto tossed five shutout innings before faltering in the sixth and seventh innings while he was only given a single run of support. He's failed to reach the seventh inning in any of his last four starts, and during that time, he's allowed 13 runs in 24 innings to raise his ERA from 4.15 to 4.38. Aside from his great strikeout rate, he's been a shaky fantasy option this year. He'll make his next start Thursday against the Brewers.
May 28 2017Cueto (finger) has been cleared to start Sunday's game against the Braves, Henry Schulman of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.Cueto revealed he was experiencing some issues with blisters during his most recent start Tuesday against the Cubs, but after reevaluating the right-hander over the weekend, team doctors cleared him to take the mound for his usual turn. While he's disappointed in 10 starts this season with a 4.64 ERA and 1.23 WHIP over 64 innings, Cueto should benefit from the move back to San Francisco for Sunday's outing. He's carried a 4.00 ERA (2.56 FIP) and has allowed just one home run in 27 innings at AT&T Park.
May 28 2017Cueto (5-4) turned in a quality start Sunday, firing six innings of one-run ball while striking out eight in a win over the Braves.It was a nice bounceback performance from the 31-year-old after he gave up nine runs over his last two outings. Cueto was dealing with blisters on his throwing hand in his last start, but he was able to pitch through the minor ailment with little resistance Sunday. The veteran still owns a sub-par -- by his standards -- 4.37 ERA, but a 3.54 xFIP indicates that there are better days ahead for the Giants' interim ace.
May 24 2017Manager Bruce Bochey confirmed the Giants will recheck Cueto (hand) before Sunday to see if he is able to start, Henry Schulman of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.Cueto is dealing with multiple blisters on his pitching hand that could ultimately force him to miss a start, though the 31-year-old remains insistent he won't require a stint on the DL. Bochy didn't rule out the possibility of calling up a starter to fill in for Cueto on Sunday, though he said the right-handed hurler is being dealt with on a start-to-start basis as of now. More should be known about his status for Sunday after he is checked out by team doctors in the coming days.
May 23 2017Cueto admitted after Tuesday's start against the Cubs that he is dealing with multiple blisters on his pitching hand, but insisted that he will not require a stint on the disabled list, Andrew Baggarly of the Bay Area News Group reports. He allowed four earned runs while striking out eight batters over 6.0 innings in the loss.Cueto didn't get much help from his offense Tuesday as the Giants were held to one run in a complete game from Jon Lester, but he was still hit hard by the Cubs. He surrendered a season-high three home runs in the outing and said after the game that the blisters are inhibiting his ability to get late life on his pitches. Baggarly added that Cueto intends to stay in his regular throwing routine, so there's little indication that Cueto is at risk of missing his next start Sunday against the Braves. Still, it'll be worth monitoring Cueto's progress throughout the week in the lead-up to Sunday's start.
May 23 2017Cueto (4-4) pitched six innings, allowing four runs on five hits with eight strikeouts and one walk in Tuesday's loss to the Cubs.Cueto couldn't keep the ball in the park against the Cubs, allowing three long balls over the first four innings. Cueto hasn't been quite as sharp as he was last season - his walk and home run rates are both up considerably from last year - but his offense hasn't been helping him out much, either. The Giants have scored just five runs in Cueto's last four starts, with three resulting in losses for the righty. Cueto's next start is scheduled for Sunday against R.A. Dickey and the Braves.
May 17 2017Cueto (4-3) gave up five runs on eight hits and a walk over six innings in a loss to the Dodgers on Wednesday. He struck out six.Cueto handed Clayton Kershaw a rare loss with seven strong innings back on the first day of May, but the Dodgers' ace got his revenge this time around, cruising through seven scoreless frames. This has been a bit of an up-and-down season for Cueto so far, as his 4.50 ERA and 1.26 WHIP would imply, but he's really only had three unsavory starts out of nine. Keeping the ball on the ground has been a bit of an issue, as he's doing that at his lowest rate since his rookie season of 2008; in fact, his current 39.2 percent mark represents an 11-point drop from last year. Cueto obviously has a lengthy and impressive track record, so he should be able to adjust accordingly; there's no reason to downgrade your opinion of him just yet.
May 13 2017Cueto held his former team to two runs on five hits over eight innings Friday. He walked three and struck out six but did not factor into the decision in a 17-inning win over the Reds.Cueto has looked like his old self of late, throwing four consecutive quality starts while posting a 2.86 ERA and 1.00 WHIP this month. An increase in walks (2.6 BB/9) and home runs (1.4 HR/9) have led to an inflated 4.15 ERA on the year, but the veteran has done a better job of limiting those categories recently and his ERA should follow suit. Cueto's next start is scheduled for Wednesday against the Dodgers at home, where he owns a 3.00 ERA compared to 4.94 on the road.
May 7 2017Cueto (4-2) allowed four runs (two earned) on six hits (two home runs) while walking one and striking out 10 over seven innings in Sunday's 4-0 loss to the Reds.Homers were Cueto's downfall in this one, but San Fran's struggling offense also couldn't get anything going against Scott Feldman, either. In two starts against his former squad, Cueto has allowed 10 runs in 12 innings. On the bright side, his 10 strikeouts were a season high, and it was the 14th time in his career he's reached double-digit strikeouts. Expect the right-hander to be just fine, as his 8.2 K/9 and xFIP of 3.87 should ease fantasy owners' minds after his second loss.
May 2 2017Cueto (4-1) turned in a solid outing Monday, holding the Dodgers to three runs on six hits while striking out six in a 4-3 win.The 31-year-old outdueled Clayton Kershaw in this one; a tough task for any pitcher in the league. Despite surrendering three runs, Cueto did a good job of mixing locations to induce weak contact throughout the night, limiting the Dodgers to one extra-base hit, a double off the bat of Cody Bellinger. The veteran has bounced back with two consecutive quality starts after getting hit hard by the Rockies on April 21. Cueto will wrap up his two-start week with a matchup against his former club, the Reds, on Sunday. Pitching against Cincinnati in hitter-friendly Great American Ballpark is a tough assignment for most starters, but season-long owners rightfully shouldn't consider benching him. That said, those participating in daily leagues should consider fading Cueto until a better matchup presents itself.
Apr 26 2017Cueto gave up three runs on seven hits while walking two and striking out five Wednesday. He did not factor into the decision in a walk-off win over the Dodgers.Despite Wednesday's game taking place in the pitcher-friendly confines of AT&T Park, the Dodgers -- who hit righties significantly better than lefties -- presented a tough matchup for the veteran. The 31-year-old was looking sharp through five innings, but Corey Seager led a three-run rally in the sixth that ended the righty's night. While he earned a quality start, Cueto's April has been anything but quality, finishing with a 5.10 ERA and 1.40 WHIP in five games. His velocity is on par with his marks during last year's All-Star campaign, but his 1.80 HR/9 is the glaring outlier, likely due to a career-high 18.8 HR/FB ratio. Cueto has posted HR/FB ratios below 10 percent over his previous two seasons, so his current mark should regress to the mean, which should reveal the Cueto we are used to seeing as the season progresses.
Apr 22 2017Cueto was hammered for six runs on eight hits over five innings Friday. He walked two and struck out just one in a loss to the Rockies.The 31-year-old went into Coors Field and did what most pitchers do who visit the Rockies: get hit hard. The majority of the damage was done on a grand slam off the bat of Trevor Story, the first grand slam surrendered by the veteran ace in his 10-year career. Cueto has now sandwiched two strong performances with two poor ones. It isn't surprising to see that both of his rough outings have come in arguably the two toughest ballparks to pitch in across the majors (Chase Field and Coors Field). Cueto will look forward to returning to the friendly confines of AT&T Park when he faces the Dodgers on Wednesday.
Apr 15 2017Cueto (3-0) picked up his third win of the season Friday, going seven innings while giving up two runs and striking out against the Rockies.The Giants spotted their co-ace with a four-run lead early on, allowing Cueto to cruise to an easy victory against a potent Colorado lineup. After an inauspicious 2017 debut, the All-Star pitcher has gone seven innings in each of his last two starts, bringing his ERA back under four in the process. With the Giants having two scheduled off days in between now and his next start, Cueto won't take the mound again until next Friday against these same Rockies; but this time, his start will come in hitter-friendly Coors Field.
Apr 9 2017Cueto (2-0) allowed two runs on five hits while walking three and striking out seven in seven innings in Sunday's 5-3 win over the Padres.The chief blemish on his line was a two-run home run to Wil Myers in the sixth inning. Otherwise, he pitched to expectations in this one against a weak-hitting San Diego lineup. Cueto is a fantasy ace that has gone 200-plus innings in four of the last five seasons, and he consistently induces weak contact. He should have another fine season in San Fran as the second starter behind Madison Bumgarner.
Apr 5 2017Cueto (1-0) picked up the win in his season debut Tuesday despite allowing four runs on six hits and two walks over just five innings. He struck out five.Fortunately for Cueto, the Giants jumped all over Arizona's questionable pitching, obscuring the fact that he struggled through his five frames, throwing 94 pitches. Of course, Cueto's a perennially reliable -- and often underpriced -- fantasy starter, so there's no reason to worry over the results of his first start of the year.
Mar 31 2017Cueto fired five scoreless innings with a pair of strikeouts against the Athletics in his final spring training start before the regular season.Concerns over the veteran's late start to spring training this season are in the rear-view mirror after the All-Star posted a 1.50 ERA in his three Cactus League starts. The 31-year-old will look to repeat last year's success when he posted a 2.79 ERA and a sparkling 4.4 K/BB ratio over 32 starts. Cueto is one of the safest No. 1 fantasy starters available when you factor in his track record and favorable home park.
Mar 24 2017Cueto will pitch in a minor league game Saturday, Andrew Baggarly of the San Jose Mercury News reports.With the Giants taking on a divisional opponent in the Padres on Saturday, Cueto will head down to San Francisco's minor league complex for one of his final tune-ups of the spring. Cueto has made two appearances with the Giants this spring, allowing two earned runs over 7.0 innings.
Mar 12 2017Cueto made his spring training debut Saturday, giving up one run on three hits in his two innings of work while striking out one in a win over the Reds.Cueto missed the first few weeks of camp tending to his ill father back in the Domincan Republic. The 2016 All-Star said he felt good after throwing a 65-pitch live bullpen session Wednesday, and that sentiment rang true on Saturday as well. Cueto said that he would like to pitch for Team Domincan Republic in the WBC, but he would need to make two spring training starts before making an official decision. Either way, he appears ready for Opening Day after posting a 2.79 ERA and 1.09 WHIP in his first season as a Giant.
Mar 9 2017Cueto felt great after throwing a 65-pitch bullpen session Wednesday, and he is still a candidate to join Team Domincan Republic in the WBC CSN Bay Area reports.Cueto missed was a few weeks late reporting to Giants' camp after dealing with his ill father back in the Domincan Republic. The long layoff put his status for the WBC in doubt, but the 2016 All-Star insists that he still wants to pitch in the tournament. He said that he wants to make two Cactus League starts before making a final decision. The positive news for fantasy owners is that Cueto felt great after his lengthy bullpen session Wednesday and the lengthy layoff shouldn't affect his status for Opening Day.
Mar 8 2017Cueto will throw a live batting practice session Wednesday, Henry Schulman of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.Cueto was unable to arrive in Giants camp until March 4 due to visa issues with his father, but since he was working out some in the Dominican Republic during the delay, he seems to be relatively close to getting back into game action. The righty will likely pitch for San Francisco sometime in the next week before presumably heading off to compete in the World Baseball Classic with the Dominican Republic.
Mar 4 2017Cueto arrived at spring camp and is scheduled to take a physical Saturday, Alex Pavlovic of CSN Bay Area reports.Cueto had been in the Dominican Republic taking care of his ailing father and was delayed by visa issues upon his return. The right-hander says he completed three live bullpen sessions in the D.R., but still needs time to adjust to camp. He has already ruled himself out of the first round of the World Baseball Classic as he attempts to get back into form. Regardless, expect the All-Star to be fully ready for Opening Day.
Mar 2 2017Cueto (personal) is expected to join Giants camp Friday, Alex Pavlovic of CNS Bay Area reports.His visa issues appear to have been settled, though it remains uncertain whether he'll join the Dominican Republic club on time for the World Baseball Classic. None of these setbacks should cause any concern for his availability at the start of the season, unless something arises in the interim. Stay tuned until he actually starts pitching.
Mar 2 2017Cueto (personal) is expected to report to the Giants by Friday and will not pitch in the first round of the World Baseball Classic, Jesse Sanchez of MLB.com reports.Cueto has been attending to family matters in the Dominican Republic, which has delayed his arrival at spring training. Although Cueto will miss the opening round of the WBC, the possibility still exists that he could pitch in later rounds of the tournament. During his absence from camp, he's continued to stay active, so there's no reason to believe he'll be unavailable at the start of the 2017 campaign.
Feb 27 2017Cueto nearly has his visa issues settled and could return to the states later this week, Alex Pavlovic of CSN Bay Area reports.Cueto was initially slated to get back to camp last weekend, but now it seems like a February return is not in the cards. This delay also has his World Baseball Classic participation in jeopardy, as the Giants certainly would prefer that he gets some work in with them prior to heading off to represent his native Dominican Republic. The exact return date is unclear, but this saga seems to be nearing its end.
Feb 25 2017Cueto is not expected to arrive in camp this weekend as he attempts to obtain a visa for his father, Alex Pavlovic of CSN Bay Area reports.Cueto has been working out in the Dominican Republic through the entirety of spring camp as he takes care of his ill father, a trend which will continue indefinitely. There's no concern the All-Star pitcher will be ready for Opening Day, though he may not be available for the World Baseball Classic, which begins March 9. His return to the U.S. is still up in the air for now.
Feb 21 2017Cueto, who has been working out in the Dominican Republic while taking care of his ill father, is expected to report to spring training over the weekend after obtaining a visa for his father, Alex Pavlovic of CSN Bay Area reports.Although he was working out in a Giants' facility in the DR, manager Bruce Bochy felt it was getting a little late into spring for his stud pitcher and asked him to report, along with his father. Cueto's status for the World Baseball Classic is still up in the air, with his father's health serving as another possible reason why he wouldn't participate (along with not preparation). Whether or not he'll play for his home country should become more clear once he reports to the Scottsdale.
Feb 20 2017Cueto, who is still in the Dominican Republic taking care of his ailing father, may not be ready to participate in the World Baseball Classic, Henry Schulman of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.Although there is no doubt Cueto will be ready to start the season, his late start to spring training may hold him back from playing in the World Baseball Classic, which starts March 9th. He is currently working out in the DR, and has thrown live bullpen sessions on schedule with the pitchers actually at camp for the Giants, but he still hasn't had time to prepare under the supervision of pitching coach Dave Righetti, which worries San Francisco. The two are trying to work things out currently, but if Cueto doesn't report to camp shortly, it may not be surprising to see him held out of the WBC.
Feb 18 2017Cueto is still in the Dominican Republic taking care of his ailing father, Alex Pavlovic of CSN Bay Area Sports reports.The absence has lasted longer than initially expected, but manager Bruce Bochy says Cueto is working out in a team facility there. It's nothing to be concerned with at this point and it seems reasonable that the Giants' ace will return as soon as possible.
Feb 13 2017Cueto will not be in spring training for a couple more days in order to stay with his ailing father, Henry Schulman of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.This news shouldn't worry anyone, as the stud right-hander will be ready for Cactus League soon enough. Cueto will look to build off his strong 2016 campaign where he won 18 games and posted an excellent 2.79 ERA across 32 starts with the Giants.
Sep 30 2016Cueto said he'd be ready to pitch Sunday on two days rest if called upon, the San Jose Mercury News' Andrew Baggarly reports.He was brilliant in Thursday's start against the Rockies, giving up two runs on nine hits and a walk while striking out 11 over seven innings to pick up his 18th win of the season. The Giants are currently tied with the Mets for the two NL wild card spots, with the Cardinals one game behind. Ideally the Giants would be able to save Cueto for the wild card game, but it's possible he could be used in some fashion Sunday if a playoff spot is hanging in the balance.
Sep 29 2016Cueto (groin) has been confirmed as Thursday's starter against the Rockies.This was expected but Cueto's inclusion in the lineup provided final confirmation that he will start opposite Jon Gray. Prior to leaving his last start with a groin strain, Cueto gave up eight hits but zero runs over 5.1 frames, lowering his September ERA to 1.59.
Sep 27 2016Cueto (groin) will start Thursday against the Rockies, Alex Pavlovic of CSN Bay Area reports.The right-hander was forced to miss Sunday's start due to a Grade 1 groin strain. However, Cueto made it through his bullpen session Tuesday without issue and has been cleared to toe the rubber Thursday. He has been dominant in three starts against the Rockies so far this season (one at Coors Field), allowing just two earned runs while striking out 16 in 23.1 innings.
Sep 27 2016Cueto (groin) threw a bullpen session Tuesday, Andrew Baggarly of the Mercury News reports.Cueto had a low-intensity workout Tuesday to test his ability to throw with a strained groin muscle. The Giants haven't said when he'll make his next start, but more information should be available in the wake of Tuesday's throwing session.
Sep 26 2016Cueto will test his strained left groin muscle in a throwing session Tuesday and could start Thursday against Colorado, Chris Haft of Big News Network reports. "As soon as we can get him out there, he'll be out there," said manager Bruce Bochy.Cueto suffered a strained groin muscle in his last start Tuesday and missed Sunday's scheduled start. It sounds like he'll make one more start at some point the final week if healthy.
Sep 24 2016Cueto (groin) will not start Sunday against the Padres, Alex Pavlovic of CSN Bay Area reports.The Giants were holding out hope that Cueto could take Sunday's turn but evidently the groin is still presenting issues. Ty Blach will toe the rubber in the series finale against San Diego in place of Cueto. Manager Bruce Bochy suggested earlier this week that Cueto could move back to early next week if he were deemed unavailable for Sunday.
Sep 22 2016Cueto (groin) has not been ruled out for Sunday's start, Henry Schulman of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.Manager Bruce Bochy indicated Wednesday that Cueto would likely be pushed back if not skipped outright, but he backtracked a bit Thursday. The skipper said Cueto's groin is improving and even said the right-hander could start without a side session as a prerequisite. Cueto was diagnosed with a Grade 1 strain after leaving Tuesday's game.
Sep 21 2016Cueto has been diagnosed with a mild groin strain, Alex Pavlovic of CSN Bay Area reports.The Giants are expected to provide more information before the end of the night Wednesday. This preliminary diagnosis is encouraging, but the report notes that Cueto is likely to miss his next scheduled start.
Sep 21 2016Cueto has been diagnosed with a Grade 1 groin strain, Henry Schulman of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.Manager Bruce Bochy effectively ruled Cueto out for Sunday but suggested the right-hander might not even miss a full turn, saying Cueto could slot back into the rotation following Monday's off day. Matt Cain, Jake Peavy and Ty Blach are considered the top candidates to start in place of Cueto in the series finale against San Diego.
Sep 20 2016Cueto left Tuesday's start against the Dodgers with a left groin strain and is day-to-day, ESPN's Jim Bowden reports.His next scheduled start is Sunday in San Diego, and the day-to-day tag makes it sounds like there is a chance he could return for that game, although it seems somewhat unlikely. Cueto tossed 5.1 shutout innings while allowing eight hits, walking two and striking out six before exiting. Owners will want to closely monitor Cueto's status in the coming days, as he has at most two starts remaining before the conclusion of the regular season.
Sep 20 2016Cueto left Tuesday's game against the Dodgers in the sixth inning with an apparent lower-body injury, the San Francisco Chronicle's Henry Schulman reports. He tossed 5.1 shutout innings while allowing eight hits, walking two and striking out six before exiting.The injury appeared to be to Cueto's left leg or groin, possibly muscle-related. He was visited by the trainers, threw some warmup pitches and stayed in for a couple minutes before then calling for manager Bruce Bochy to take him out. It's good that this isn't an arm injury, but with less than two weeks left in the season, a lower-body injury could still mean the end of Cueto's year. His status will be updated when the Giants provide an official diagnosis.
Sep 15 2016Cueto (16-5) gave up two runs on five hits and a walk in a complete-game win over the Cardinals on Thursday. He struck out seven.Cueto's fifth complete game of the year tied him with Chris Sale for the MLB lead, and he allowed two or fewer runs for the fifth time in six starts. His strieouts are down from his heyday, but Cueto still looks about as confident and dominant as ever heading down the stretch.
Sep 10 2016Cueto (15-5) held the D-backs to two runs on three hits and two walks and struck out six over seven innings in Saturday's win on the road at Chase Field.This was a nice rebound from the last time Cueto faced the Diamondbacks, who scored four runs off him in what was his shortest start this season. The 30-year-old is on pace for 200 strikeouts, the most since 2014 when he was runner-up for the Cy Young Award. Most of the four pitches the veteran righty throws rate above-average, but his fastball continues to be the most statistically effective. Cueto's next scheduled start comes Thursday at home against the Cardinals.
Sep 4 2016Cueto (14-5) allowed one runs on five hits and one walk while striking out five over seven innings, but received no decision Sunday against the Cubs.After posting a 4.38 ERA in August, which was his worst month of the season by a full run, Cueto has gotten September off to a nice start, lowering his ERA to 2.92 in the process. The veteran has now posted an ERA below three in five of his last six seasons.
Aug 31 2016Cueto (14-5) allowed four runs on five hits and four walks with five strikeouts over 4.2 innings in a loss Tuesday to the DiamondbacThis marks the first time all season long Cueto has failed to finish at least five innings in a start. It's also just the second time he has issued at least four walks, the only other one having come June 3 against St. Louis. Cueto's control has been excellent, though, as he hasn't walked more than three batters in consecutive starts this year. Expect him to right the ship quickly.
Aug 24 2016Cueto (14-4) gave up only one run on four hits over six innings while striking out six, but suffered a 1-0 road loss to the Dodgers on Wednesday.A solo homer by Justin Turner in the fourth inning turned out to be the only run of the game, leaving Cueto on the short end despite his third consecutive quality start. On the whole, however, he's been well short of elite since the All-Star break, pitching to a 1-3 record, 3.93 ERA and 1.31 WHIP over eight starts. Cueto will try to continue turning the tide when he next starts Tuesday against Arizona; he's beaten the Diamondbacks twice in three tries already this year.
Aug 20 2016Cueto (14-3) allowed one run on eight hits while walking none and striking out two over seven frames, and was the winning pitcher in Friday night's 8-1 win over the Mets.Where Cueto lacked in strikeouts, he made up in efficiency en route to his first win in six starts, as the right-hander threw 71 of his 104 pitches for strikes and didn't walk a single batter. Not only did Cueto help the Giants reclaim first place in the NL West, he did it against the same team he two-hit during Game 2 of the 2016 World Series. Alongside a 0.67 HR/9, Cueto now flashes a 2.90 ERA and 3.06 FIP on the season -- minute numbers which could go a long way come October.
Aug 14 2016Cueto allowed three runs with four strikeouts and just one walk across 6.2 innings Sunday versus the Orioles. He did not factor into the decision.Cueto pitched exceptionally well into the sixth inning, but he began to run out of gas and was pulled with two outs after allowing a pair of runs to score. Cueto was still in a great position to earn his 14th win of the season, but a disastrous performance by the bullpen cost Cueto and the Giants a victory. The veteran still owns a sharp 2.98 ERA on the season and will have the opportunity to get back in the win column Friday versus the Mets.
Aug 9 2016Cueto allowed five runs in five innings in a no-decision against the Marlins on Monday. He gave up six hits, walked one, and struck out five.After a fantastic fist half, Cueto has registered a 5.02 ERA in five second-half starts. The second half slide is notable, as Cueto posted an ERA more than 1.50 points worse after the break a season ago. The righty will try to find his first-half magic when he takes the mound on Sunday against the Orioles.
Aug 3 2016Cueto (13-3) pitched 7.2 innings, allowing four runs on seven hits and one walk while striking out 10 Phillies in a no-decision Wednesday.Cueto's 12th career double-digit strikeout game was nothing to celebrate as things went terribly wrong late in the game. The first-year Giant scattered three hits while holding the Phillies scoreless through the first six frames. He gave up back-to-back homers in the seventh, but trotted back out for the eighth. It was on his 112th pitch of the night that Cueto gave up a two-run single that tied the game 4-4, thus ending his night. Whether or not this failure falls on Cueto remains to be seen. Manager Bruce Bochy has taken some heat for leaving his starters out there too long in recent weeks. Cueto was obviously tiring, but the NL's leader in complete games (4) has worked through such circumstances a number of times this season, so maybe the manager thought he'd do it again. The veteran has the third-most innings pitched in the NL (fourth-most in MLB), and maybe Bochy will decide to ease off the gas pedal with his right-hander a bit moving forward.
Jul 28 2016Cueto (13-3) suffered only his third loss of the year Thursday after allowing three runs on eight hits and two walks over five innings against Washington.The 30-year-old righty took the loss in the All-Star game and has carried that into his second half, opening with an 0-2 record in three starts. Before these two losses, though, Cueto hadn't suffered a defeat since way back on April 21. He'll get a ripe opportunity to bounce back Wednesday against the Phillies.
Jul 23 2016Cueto did not factor into the decision in Saturday's extra-inning victory over the Yankees, despite striking out nine and giving up only a run (unearned) on six hits and a walk over six innings.The last-minute starter turned in a typically solid performance, although he struggled a bit with his pitch count by immediately getting behind on 14 of the 25 hitters he faced. However, Cueto did notch 11 swinging strikes, and bounced back nicely after a surprising loss to the Padres last Sunday. He brought his ERA back down to 2.53, and will look to put together another strong outing next Thursday versus the Nationals.
Jul 23 2016Cueto will get the start Saturday against the Yankees, FOX Sports' Ken Rosenthal reports.Jeff Samardzija was originally scheduled to start Saturday, but the Giants will take advantage of Thursday's off day and reset the rotation to flow in the order they would pitch in a postseason series. Cueto will face Ivan Nova (4.92 ERA) and the Yankees and should be deployed in all formats. Samardzija will take the ball Sunday.
Jul 17 2016Cueto suffered a rare loss Sunday against the Padres, as he allowed four runs on six hits and three walks across just five innings of work. He did strike out four batters.Cueto's rough day actually boiled down to just two innings, as he allowed a pair of solo home runs in the fourth before the Padres plated two more with a rally that chased him from the game before recording a single out in the sixth. While Sunday's results weren't disastrous, Cueto has clearly struggled of late, with an ERA of exactly five over his last four starts. However, the veteran has been so good this season that his overall ERA still sits at just 2.64, even in light of his recent struggles. He will have two extra days' rest before his next start and should be expected to bounce back next Sunday at Yankee Stadium.
Jul 7 2016Cueto (13-1) picked up his NL-leading 13th win of the season Wednesday after holding to Rockies to just one run over nine innings. He walked one and struck out eight in the 5-1 win.Cueto didn't give his struggling bullpen a chance to spoil the win like they did for Madison Bumgarner on Tuesday. He continues to pitch with extreme confidence in the friendly confines of AT&T Park, throwing 84 of his 118 pitches for strikes Wednesday. This aggressiveness has led to shorter innings and longer outings, which explains why Cueto is atop the league in innings pitched (131.1) and complete games (four). He isn't scheduled to throw again prior to the All-Star break, making him a possible -- and deserving -- candidate to start the All-Star Game on Tuesday.
Jul 2 2016Cueto picked up his 12th win of the season Friday, surrendering four runs on seven hits over seven innings while striking out nine Diamondbacks.Cueto had a rough first inning, but he settled down and looked like his usual dominant self from thereon out. It is tough to criticize a pitcher with a 12-1 record and 2.57 ERA, but he is currently in his biggest "slump" of the season, failing to record a quality start in back-to-back outings for the first time in 2016. It is also worth noting that Cueto has historically been a better first half pitcher (2.95 ERA) compared to his results post-All-Star Game (3.73 ERA). That being said, he is posting career-best marks in BB/9 (1.69), HR/9 (0.44) and FIP (2.76), so there is absolutely no signs of regression on the horizon.
Jun 26 2016Cueto was roughed up for six runs on eight hits and two walks across six innings in Sunday's start versus the Phillies. He struck out just two.Most of the damage against Cueto was done in the fourth and fifth innings, and he was chased from the game after allowing a home run to lead off the seventh. Control was not the issue, as Cueto threw 70 percent of his pitches for strikes, but he missed over the plate routinely and paid the price. Cueto has now allowed six runs on three separate occasions this season, but he has allowed two runs or fewer in 11 of his 12 other starts and still owns an impressive 2.42 ERA. He will have the opportunity to bounce back Friday versus the Diamondbacks.
Jun 21 2016Cueto (11-1) held the Pirates to one run on four hits before exiting with a 10-1 lead after 6.2 innings, racking up six strikeouts with only one walk.Cueto didn't have to work very hard to earn win No. 11, as the Giants offense handed him plenty of run support against the spot-starting Wilfredo Boscan. His first season in San Francisco might end up being the 30-year-old's best, as he sports a career-low 2.06 ERA, and is on pace to exceed his previous career high of 20 wins set in 2014. Sunday's start against the Phillies offers a tremendous opportunities to improve those numbers even further.
Jun 11 2016Cueto threw eight innings of two-run ball against the Dodgers on Friday but ended up with a no-decision in the 3-2 loss. He only allowed three hits and did not walk a batter while striking out eight.After a two-run first inning, Cueto settled down and retired 21 of the next 23 Dodger batters. He was going blow-for-blow with Clayton Kershaw until the Giants' closer, Santiago Casilla, surrendered the lead in the ninth. Even though he didn't get the win, Cueto strengthened his bid to be in the Cy Young conversation by lowering his ERA to 2.16 to compliment his 9-1 record.
Jun 3 2016Cueto has been confirmed as Friday's starter against the Cardinals.Some side/back discomfort led to a bit of uncertainty regarding Cueto's status for Friday, but it seems he convinced the training staff of his health. There has been nothing to suggest Cueto will be limited in any way against St. Louis as he looks to turn in his sixth straight quality start.
Jun 3 2016Cueto (9-1) went six innings against St. Louis on Friday, and he allowed only one run on four hits and five walks. He struck out only one.Cueto delivered his sixth quality straight start, but he wasn't sharp with his pitches, as only 60 of his 105 offerings went for strikes. Back discomfort might have played a part on his performance, but he still led the Giants to the win. He will look to keep it going in his next start against the Dodgers on Friday.
May 30 2016Cueto is dealing with a side/back injury, but manager Bruce Bochy expects him to make his next start, Giants reporter Andrew Baggarly reports.The report notes that it is too early to make a call on Cueto's status for his next start, but it appears there is a good chance Cueto will avoid missing any action due to his injuries. Although he did toss just six innings Sunday -- just the second time all season he has thrown fewer than seven innings -- Cueto did not show any signs of an injury, allowing just one earned run in an outing that came at Coors Field.
May 29 2016Cueto moved to 8-1 Sunday, allowing just one run with five strikeouts and just two walks across six quality innings at Colorado.Cueto has been stellar during his current four-start winning streak, as he has lowered his ERA to 2.31 and moved into a tie for second in wins among National League starters. In short, he has been lights out of late, and should be deployed with confidence even when entering Friday's matchup with the Cardinals.
May 23 2016Cueto (7-1) allowed just two hits while striking out six in a complete-game shutout of the Padres on Monday.Cueto allowed just one run on four hits while going the distance in his previous start, but found a way to one-up that effort against the same foe in this one. He has allowed just one run over 27 innings in three starts against San Diego, making his 3.55 ERA against all other competition look downright astronomical by comparison. The Domincian's next matchup offers a much greater challenge, as he is scheduled to suffer the unlucky fate of pitching in Coors Field against the Rockies on Sunday.
May 13 2016Cueto (5-1) struck out nine while holding Arizona to two runs on eight hits over seven innings in Thursday's road win. He allowed eight hits and two walks.The veteran righty's 2.97 ERA doesn't tell the whole story of his season so far -- he's been pretty consistently outstanding with the exception of a couple six-run mishaps against the Reds and Dodgers. After struggling following a deadline deal to Kansas City last year and signing with the Giants in the offseason, Cueto seems to have settled back into his niche as one of the league's better starting pitchers. There may be some jitters here and there along the way, but that's nothing out of the ordinary for Cueto.
May 7 2016Cueto (4-1) was brilliant Saturday, throwing 8.1 shutout innings, allowing eight hits while striking out three and walking one, in a no-decision against the Rockies.The Rockies had base runners aboard in seven of the nine frames Cueto pitched in, but Colorado wasn't able to push a run across the plate. Cueto threw 72 of his 109 pitches for strikes, inducing 10 swing-and-misses. The right-hander has four outings this season where he allowed zero or one run in seven or more innings, but he also has two starts where he yielded six runs. Cueto will look to find some consistency in his next start Thursday against the Diamondbacks.
May 2 2016Cueto struck out eight, but allowed six runs on seven hits and two walks over five innings in a no-decision Monday against the Reds.Cueto gave up all his runs in an awful third inning during which he gave up a three-run Joey Votto homer and a Jay Bruce RBI triple. In his other four innings, Cueto was excellent, as he induced 15 swinging strikes and seven groundouts. Cueto's season has been almost perfect aside from two bad innings -- Monday's third inning and the first inning April 10 against the Dodgers, when he was touched up for five runs. In his other 40.1 innings this year, Cueto has allowed just six runs (1.33 ERA).
Apr 27 2016Cueto (4-1) was stellar Tuesday against the Padres, throwing a complete-game shutout while striking out 11 and allowing a single walk.The first year Giant lowered his ERA to 2.65 and picked up a career-best fourth win in the month of April. He has a ridiculous 33:5 K:BB through 37.1 innings. Cueto has settled in nicely to his new digs on the Bay, tossing four quality starts in his first five outings while going seven-plus innings in every start. He is 3-1 against divisional opponents which is a great sign for the year ahead considering a majority of starts will be against NL West teams. AT&T Park is one of the most pitcher-friendly venues in all of baseball, and now a place he calls home, Cueto appears to be in a place where he can bounce back in a big way from his poor second-half of 2015.
Apr 21 2016Cueto (3-1) took his first loss of the year Thursday after allowing three runs on eight hits in seven innings against Arizona. He struck out three without a walk.After coming away with wins in his first three outings, Cueto recorded a season low (for what that's worth) in strikeouts while his teammates were unable to take full advantage of opposing starter Shelby Miller's wildness. Cueto didn't put up very good numbers at all following his trade to Kansas City last year, but he's got a track record of success and San Francisco's a great place to pitch, so he's a good bet to put up strong numbers in his first year as a Giant.
Apr 10 2016Cueto was hit hard by the Dodgers on Sunday, as he allowed six runs on 10 hits and a pair of walks across seven innings. He struck out eight and was handed the win with nine runs of support.The veteran failed to follow up after a stellar season debut, although he did only allow one extra-base hit and threw roughly 70% strikes. The fact that the offense was able to bail Cueto out bodes well for his chances of racking up some wins this season, so long as starts such as Sunday's are few and far between. He will take the hill against the Dodgers once again on Saturday in L.A.
Apr 5 2016Cueto (1-0) earned the win Tuesday against Milwaukee as he allowed just one run on six hits over seven innings. He struck out four and didn't walk a batter.Cueto had the Brewers rolling over all game, as he induced 11 ground balls and added 10 swinging strikes to boot. He was sharp all game, as he needed just 96 pitches to get through seven innings and tossed 20 first pitch strikes to 26 hitters. Cueto managed to go seven innings just three times in his final nine starts as he limped to the finish last year, so it's good to see him start strong in 2016.
Mar 21 2016Cueto (head) started in a minor league camp camp Sunday. He threw 74 pitches over six innings and "felt good physically" after the start.All reports leading up to this start indicated that Cueto's head injury was nothing to worry about, and those sentiments held true. He will likely make one more start at big league camp before making his regular season debut with the Giants on April 5 against the Brewers.
Mar 19 2016Cueto (head) will pitch in a minor league game Sunday, CSN Bay Area reports.As previously reported, Cueto won't miss any time after taking a line drive off his head Monday. He passed all concussion tests and should be ready for Opening Day. He is currently slotted as the Giants' number two starter behind Madison Bumgarner.
Mar 17 2016Cueto (head) passed concussion tests Wednesday and said he will make his next scheduled start, CSN Bay Area reports.Cueto, who was struck in the head by a line drive Monday, assured reporters that he is 100-percent fine. The Giants haven't announced their probable starters for this weekend's games, but it sounds like Cueto won't miss his turn in the rotation. More importantly, he should be ready for Opening Day and should be ranked and drafted accordingly.
Mar 15 2016Cueto is "doing fine" Tuesday according to his agent, Bryce Dixon, after taking a liner to the head during his appearance against the A's, Fox Sports' Jon Morosi reports.While Cueto suffered a contusion on his forehead, it does not sound as though he was demonstrating any symptoms for a concussion after being evaluated Monday night. If all goes as planned, he should be back on the mound for his next Cactus League appearance during the weekend, but the Giants have not confirmed their schedule plan for Cueto just yet.
Mar 14 2016Cueto was hit in the head with a line drive on the first pitch of Monday's three-inning outing against Oakland, resulting in a trip to the hospital to be checked for a concussion, Alex Pavlovic of CSN Bay Area reports.Cueto was actually hit in the head after his first tossed pitch of the night, but he met with the trainers and they allowed him to continue pitching for another three innings. His trip to the hospital seems to be precautionary, however, and his availability for the rest of spring training doesn't seem to be in significant danger.
Dec 14 2015Cueto agreed to a contract with the Giants on Monday, Buster Olney of ESPN reports.Cueto's contract is expected to net him $130 million over a six-year frame, though he will have the option to opt out after two years, and the club has an option for a seventh season. The deal is still pending a physical before becoming official, but Cueto appears to be returning to the National League as he heads to San Francisco. The 29-year-old was hit or miss in his half season with the Royals, posting a 4.76 ERA with Kansas City in the regular season, but he was able to work to a sub-3.00 ERA in his last four and a half seasons with the Reds. He'll join fellow offseason acquisition Jeff Samardzija as supporting pieces behind Madison Bumgarner in the Giants' rotation.
Oct 26 2015Cueto will start Game 2 of the World Series against the Mets on Wednesday, Bob Nightengale of USA Today reports.After a shaky regular season with the Royals, Cueto has proved to be inconsistent once again in the postseason. He followed up his great Game 5 performance in the ALDS by allowing eight runs over just two innings in his lone start against the Blue Jays, but he'll look to reverse course against Jacob deGrom and the Mets.
Oct 15 2015Cueto will start Game 3 of the ALCS against the Blue Jays on Monday.Although Cueto struggled over the final month of the regular season, his masterful performance in Game 5 of the ALDS justified GM Dayton Moore's decision to trade for the former Reds ace. Cueto held Houston to just two runs on two hits over eight innings Wednesday, retiring 19 straight to end the outing.
Oct 10 2015Cueto gave up four runs on seven hits and three walks while striking out five over six innings against the Astros on Friday in Game 2 of the ALDS. He did not factor in the decision in the Royals' 5-4 win.Cueto dug the Royals an early hole, allowing Houston to score in each of the first three innings, but they would rally against the Astros' bullpen to escape with a crucial Game 2 victory. Look for Cueto to draw the Game 5 assignment on normal rest Wednesday, should the series return to Kansas City.
Sep 29 2015Cueto allowed three runs on eight hits and two walks in his seventh loss Tuesday against the White Sox. He struck out two.Cueto is improving, as he now has three consecutive quality starts, but he still has just a 4.95 ERA and has now allowed 10 home runs in 11 starts. His 45:11 K:BB is sharp, though, and Cueto has been good enough in the past that a rough stretch shouldn't be cause for too much alarm. His full season ERA sits at 3.48.
Sep 24 2015Cueto (10-12) earned his third win as a Royal on Thursday, allowing three runs on seven hits and two walks while striking out five in seven innings against the Mariners.It's still not quite the dominant Cueto the Royals thought they were acquiring at the trade deadline, but he's certainly been much better in his last two outings after being bombarded for 28 runs over his prior five starts. There's no digging his way out of his stats as a Royal thus far, but this game sealed the AL Central for them, and all will be forgiven if he delivers the kind of playoff performance that Kansas City's been envisioning hungrily.
Sep 18 2015Cueto turned in a strong outing against the Tigers on Friday night, allowing two runs on eight hits, walking one and striking out four over seven-plus innings, but came away with a no-decision.Cueto got off to a good start after coming over to Kansas City, but has struggled lately. He had lost five straight, compiling an ugly 9.57 ERA over that span, but was sharp in this one. Unfortunately, he was up against an equally sharp Justin Verlander, left the game with the score tied, and was in line for another loss when the bullpen allowed the runner he left on base to score.
Sep 14 2015Cueto (9-12) was roughed up for eight runs (seven earned) on 11 hits and a walk over 6.1 innings to take the loss Sunday against the Orioles.After a promising debut with the Royals, it's been mostly downhill for Cueto since heading to the American League. He gave up a career-high four homers in Sunday's outing and has now yielded 28 runs over his last 26.1 innings, bloating his ERA to 5.43 in nine starts with Kansas City. Unless he's able to correct his recent struggles in his final few starts of the regular season, it's looking quite possible that Cueto might not be the Royals' No. 1 pitcher heading into the playoffs.
Sep 11 2015Cueto will start Sunday's game against Baltimore, rather than Saturday's, Andy McCullough of the KC Star reports.Manager Ned Yost insisted Friday that Cueto is not injured, revealing that he simply gave Cueto the choice of pitching Saturday or Sunday, and Cueto chose Sunday so he can pitch at night. As such, Sunday's original starter, Yordano Ventura, will take the hill Saturday.
Sep 1 2015Cueto (9-10) took the loss Tuesday against Detroit, allowing four runs on nine hits while striking out two over six innings.Cueto continued his struggles, as he was hit hard for the third game in a row. He now has allowed 16 earned runs over his last three starts. His next start will be Sunday against the White Sox
Aug 21 2015Cueto was battered for seven runs (six earned) on 13 hits, he did not walk a batter, and struck out three over six innings of a 7-2 loss to the Red Sox on Friday night.Cueto (9-8, 2.70 ERA) has been a little erratic since coming over to the Royals, but this outing follows two exceptionally strong performances (one earned run in his previous 17 innings). Even the elite starters will have their off nights, and this was his as he missed often out over the plate. It is probably prudent to give him a mulligan here, and look forward to his next time out.
Aug 21 2015Cueto was battered for seven runs (six earned) on 13 hits without walking a batter and striking out three over six innings of a 7-2 loss to the Red Sox on Friday night.Cueto (9-8, 2.70 ERA) has been a little erratic since coming over to the Royals, but this outing follows two exceptionally strong performances (one earned run in his previous 17 innings). Even the elite starters will have their off nights, and this was his as he missed often out over the plate. It is probably prudent to give him a mulligan here, and look forward to his next time out.
Aug 16 2015Cueto won his ninth game of the season Saturday, allowing just one run on eight hits over eight innings while striking out four.After a bit of a bumpy start to his Royals tenure, Cueto has now won back-to-back starts. He'll look to make it three straight in his next outing Friday in Boston.
Aug 10 2015Cueto earned his first win as a Royal behind a four-hit shutout Monday against the Tigers. He struck out eight and didn't walk a batter.Cueto now has two shutouts on the year, the last a two-hitter with 11 strikeouts July 7 against Washington. He now has a 2.53 ERA on the season, and a 2.05 ERA with 18 strikeouts and four walks in 22 innings as a Royal. It looks like the transition to the American League is working out just fine for him so far.
Aug 5 2015Cueto (7-7) gave up two runs on five hits in Wednesday's loss to the Tigers. He walked two and struck out two.In his second start as a Royal, Cueto failed to pick up his first win for Kansas City despite only allowing two runs on five hits in seven innings. He had a no-decision in his previous outing, and he'll look to pick up his first win as a Royal when he faces off against Detroit again in his next scheduled start Monday.
Jul 31 2015Cueto made his Royals debut Friday night, allowing three runs on seven hits, walking two and striking out seven over six innings, but came away with a no-decision against the Blue Jays.It was a quality start, especially against the explosive Blue Jays in their home park. Cueto pitched well, albeit not with his normal efficiency. He needed 111 pitches (just 67 for strikes) to cover the six innings. He left the game with a 6-3 lead, but the usually reliable bullpen coughed up the lead, allowing three runs in the bottom of the seventh inning. It would be difficult to find a more challenging debut scenario, and he fared reasonably well so the Royals are probably very encouraged.
Jul 28 2015Cueto was added to the Royals active roster on Tuesday.The newly minted Royal has been officially activated after Kansas City designated Joe Blanton for assignment in a corresponding move Tuesday. Cueto is scheduled to make his Royals debut Friday against an explosive Blue Jays lineup.
Jul 27 2015Cueto will make his Royals debut Friday in Toronto, Andy McCullough of the Kansas City Star reports.In his move to the American League, Cueto gets a tough first assignment against one of the majors' most productive lineups, but he was able to weather seemingly unfavorable circumstances Saturday night at Coors Field, in what marked his final start in a Cincinnati uniform. Though Cueto's overall numbers may take a hit with the move to the AL, he's unquestionably the kind of impact addition the Royals desperately needed if they truly fancy themselves as contenders.
Jul 26 2015A possible deal that would send Cueto to the Royals has fallen through, or perhaps just stalled, CBS's Jon Heyman reports.Heyman cited a nebulous "medical issue," without being specific or citing a named source. Of course, Cueto just threw a gem on Saturday where he was throwing 94-95 mph, refuting most concerns about a medical issue. As we get closer to the trade deadline, frequently you'll see a lot of non-specific information or misinformation like this.
Jul 26 2015Cueto's trade to the Royals was confirmed Sunday. The Reds will receive left-handed pitchers Brandon Finnegan, John Lamb, and Cody Reed in return for Cueto.Ken Rosenthal of FOX Sports reported early Sunday that the Royals had acquired Cueto after a potential deal a day earlier was nixed, but the Reds' haul wasn't known until hours later. With the deal now official, Cueto will instantly give the Kansas City staff the bona fide ace it desperately needed as it prepares for another postseason run. Cueto, who will become a free agent after the season, is likely only a rental for the Royals, who lack the financial resources to compete with other clubs in signing the right-hander to a long-term extension.
Jul 26 2015Cueto was traded to Kansas City on Sunday, Ken Rosenthal of FOX Sports reports.Cueto was told he'd been traded prior to Saturday's start, but pitched through the distraction to the tune of eight shutout innings. That deal later fell through, but the two sides continued to negotiate and ended up reaching an agreement Sunday afternoon. Cueto will now have to worry about pitching against a designated hitter with his movement to the American League, but he'll call a much more hitter-friendly ballpark home in Kauffman Stadium. He'll immediately become the ace of a staff that has largely underperformed this season, and should be in line for a handful more wins while pitching for a contender with a better bullpen.
Jul 19 2015Cueto really struggled Sunday against the Indians, lasting just four innings, while giving up two runs on four hits and a whopping six walks.If this was Cueto's last start with the Reds, he didn't make a great impression on all the scouts watching him. His outing was interrupted by a rain delay in the first inning, but his command was off before the delay, too.
Jul 9 2015Cueto will make his regularly scheduled start Sunday against the Marlins despite Wednesday's rainout, the Cincinnati Enquirer reports.The Reds had planned to call up David Holmberg to start Thursday in place of the demoted Josh Smith, but instead the Reds will just skip that spot and keep their other starters on their regular turn.
Jul 7 2015Cueto threw a complete-game, two-hit shutout against the Nationals on Tuesday to earn his sixth win of the season. He struck out 11 batters and walked one.Manager Bryan Price let Cueto take the ninth although he was already at 111 pitches, and Cueto rewarded the skipper for his trust, retiring the side in order on 11 pitches. The 11 strikeouts set a new season high, and marked the first time he's recorded double-digit strikeouts since Apr. 17. In his last four starts, Cueto has given up a total of 11 hits, with an 29:7 K:BB over that span.
Jul 2 2015Cueto struck out eight and walked one while holding the Twins to one run on four hits over eight innings in a winning effort Wednesday afternoon.With the non-waiver trade deadline looming at the end of the month, Cueto continues to put up excellent numbers at the front of the Cincinnati rotation. Through 15 starts, he's now carrying a 2.84 ERA supported by a 100:20 K:BB over 104.2 innings. Cueto will face the Nationals on the road Tuesday in his next scheduled start.
Jun 26 2015Cueto allowed two runs on two hits, walking three and striking out six over six innings of a 2-1 loss to the Mets on Friday night.Cueto (4-5, 2.98 ERA) was pitching on eight days rest as the team decided to give him some extra time between starts to get past a bit of tenderness in his pitching elbow. He wasn't as sharp as usual, needing 112 pitches (just 67 for strikes) to cover six innings, and the eventual winning run came in after he walked three consecutive hitters following a triple in the fifth inning. Still, a 112 pitch outing would suggest the elbow is no longer a concern, and he will likely get back in a groove once he returns to his normal routine between outings.
Jun 26 2015Cueto (elbow) has been confirmed as the starting pitcher for Friday's game against the Mets.Manager Bryan Price indicated that Cueto could have pitched Tuesday, but the club wanted him to rest his elbow a bit more. He will return to the mound Friday, however, and there's been no indication that he will be on any sort of pitch count.
Jun 23 2015Manager Bryan Price said Cueto could have pitched Tuesday but the club wanted to get him more rest for his elbow, C. Trent Rosecrans of the Cincinnati Enquirer reports.The elbow wasn't mentioned in initial reports regarding the Reds' decision to skip Cueto on Tuesday, but it seems the team feels he's still not quite 100 percent. Cueto battled some elbow discomfort toward the end of last month, which resulted in him missing a turn in the rotation, but an MRI was negative and the club seems adamant that they are just taking all the necessary precautions with the 29-year-old.
Jun 22 2015Cueto will have his start skipped Tuesday in order to get some extra rest, MLB.com reports.The Reds did not say much about the decision other than noting that the goal is to give Cueto some extra rest, and it was not specified whether or not he's dealing with some type of injury. Josh Smith will come up from Triple-A Louisville to get the start Tuesday against the Pirates with Mike Leake going Wednesday and Anthony DeSclafani on Thursday. Cueto will return to the mound Friday when the Reds open a series with the Mets in New York.
Jun 18 2015Rain limited Cueto to 5.1 innings in his start Wednesday against the Tigers. He allowed three runs on three hits and two walks while striking out four in the eventual extra-inning win.Both Cueto and opposing starter David Price left the game following a rain delay, but it may have been a blessing for Cueto, who wasn't at his sharpest. It took him 88 pitches to get as far as he did, so he likely didn't have a lot left anyway. All the damage against him came on a Miguel Cabrera three-run bomb -- the 10th homer Cueto has allowed this year. He's one of the best fantasy arms around, but Cueto needs to do a better job keeping the ball in the yard to retain that status. He'll draw the Pirates on Tuesday.
Jun 12 2015Cueto went seven innings in a no-decision against the Cubs on Friday, allowing four runs on seven hits with nine strikeouts and no walks.The 29-year-old appeared primed to push his record above .500 for the first time this season, but Starlin Castro took advantage of a mistake pitch from Cueto in the sixth inning, smacking it for a game-tying two-run homer. Cueto has shown no ill effects from the elbow issue that cost him a start in late May, as he's allowed five runs on 16 hits with a 22:2 K:BB over 20 innings in his last three outings.
Jun 7 2015Cueto was superb Sunday against the Padres, throwing seven shutout innings. He struck out nine while allowing four hits and two walks.Cueto's health always looms as a question, which might make it hard for the Reds to extract full value if they decide to become sellers before the break. But at least for now, he's healthy and pitching well.
Jun 2 2015Cueto is confirmed as the starting pitcher for Tuesday's game against the Phillies, C. Trent Rosecrans of the Cincinnati Enquirer reports.As anticipated, Cueto will be on the hill Tuesday after dealing with some elbow soreness over the last week. An MRI last Tuesday confirmed no structural damage, but the team will certainly monitor his status following Tuesday's outing.
May 31 2015Cueto (elbow) threw a successful bullpen session Sunday, and expects to start Tuesday against the Phillies, C. Trent Rosecrans of the Cincinnati Enquirer reports.Per MLB.com's Mark Sheldon, Cueto was able to deploy his entire arsenal of pitches, which is clearly a good sign heading into next week. He was scratched from Sunday's start due to precautionary reasons, but appears to be healthy enough to take on a normal workload moving forward. Nothing official has been announced by the Reds just yet, but Tuesday remains the target date for a return to the mound.
May 31 2015Cueto (elbow) will throw a bullpen session Sunday, and if all goes well, may make his next scheduled start Tuesday against the Phillies, C. Trent Rosecrans of the Cincinnati Enquirer reports.Cueto was originally scheduled to make his next start Sunday after being scratched the Sunday before due to elbow soreness. The Reds ended up taking a conservative approach and held him out, but will give the right-hander an opportunity to prove he can start in the upcoming week. How he responds to regular work in the bullpen should help lay out a timeline for the weeks to come.
May 29 2015The Reds are hoping Cueto (elbow) will be able to start a game in Philadelphia next week, John Fay of the Cincinnati Enquirer reports.There was some hope Cueto could start Sunday in the finale against Washington after throwing from up to 90 feet Wednesday, but the team will play it safe and instead look ahead to next week. Mike Lorenzen will get the nod Sunday opposite Tanner Roark. An MRI on Cueto's elbow revealed no structural damage, but he'll need to throw off a mound without issue before getting the green light to return.
May 27 2015Cueto (elbow) threw from up to 90 feet Wednesday and could return to the rotation Sunday, John Fay of the Cincinnati Enquirer reports.Cueto said following Wednesday's session that he "was very comfortable" throwing, and he also added that he thinks he will be able to start Sunday against the Nationals. Cueto will likely throw at least once more on the side before the Reds make a final call on his status for the weekend, but it appears fantasy owners and Reds fans have rason for optimism.
May 26 2015Cueto (elbow) will resume playing catch Wednesday, MLB.com's Mark Sheldon reports.An MRI on Tuesday revealed no structural damage, and Cueto still hopes to start Saturday's game against the Nationals. There's been no indication of a serious issue, but owners may still want to keep an eye on the ace right-hander in the coming days.
May 26 2015Cueto (elbow) underwent an MRI on Tuesday and the results revealed no structural damage, C. Trent Rosecrans of the Cincinnati Enquirer reports.Obviously, this is excellent news for the Reds, who remain hopeful that Cueto will not miss extended time. Manager Bryan Price indicated that Cueto could have pitched Sunday if need be, so the issue does not appear to be anything overly concerning. Barring a setback, Cueto is expected to return to the hill Saturday against Washington.
May 26 2015Cueto (elbow) is expected to have an MRI on Tuesday, Jon Morosi of FOX Sports reports.Cueto's agent, Bryce Dixon, said the right-hander is still optimistic his injury isn't serious. Reds manager Bryan Price said Monday that Cueto is only expected to miss one start, adding that the ace could have pitched Sunday if needed. While the optimism from all corners is encouraging, it's still a bit concerning for owners that Cueto is getting an MRI. He's scheduled to face the Nationals on Saturday.
May 25 2015Reds manager Bryan Price reiterated Monday that the club does not expect Cueto (elbow) to miss more than one start, C. Trent Rosecrans of the Cincinnati Enquirer reports.Both Price and Cueto said after the right-hander was scratched from his scheduled outing Sunday that he could have pitched if necessary and that he would be fine to take his next turn in the rotation. The skipper's follow-up is encouraging, but Cueto's availability for this weekend against Washington will be uncertain until he completes his bullpen session this week and the training staff signs off on him toeing the rubber.
May 23 2015Cueto will not make his scheduled start Sunday as he has been bothered by "general stiffness" since his start Tuesday.This is not a good sign, given Cueto's history of shoulder issues. It is not clear at all how serious this is, but for now, he should be considered questionable to make a start next week as well. Raisel Iglesias will get the start Sunday in his place.
May 23 2015Cueto's elbow is the reason he was scratched from Sunday's start and he is considered day-to-day, the Cincinnati Enquirer's John Fay reports.Manager Bryan Price said Cueto could probably pitch Sunday, but they wanted to give him some rest. It sounds like he may just be skipped this one time through the rotation if the Reds are indeed being forthright about the ailment. It was first announced that Cueto was scratched with general stiffness, and the fact that we now know it's elbow soreness makes the situation a little more concerning. Raisel Iglesias will get the start Sunday, and Cueto should be considered questionable to make a start next week.
May 23 2015Cueto (elbow) expects to miss just one start, Mark Sheldon of MLB.com reports.The Reds scratched Cueto from his scheduled start Sunday due to elbow stiffness, but both Cueto and manager Bryan Price said he could have pitched. Apparently, Cueto doesn't feel quite 100 percent, and the team wants to give him some extra rest to be safe, but his progress in the coming days will be telling as to the true extent of the issue. Raisel Iglesias will oppose Trevor Bauer in the series finale against Cleveland.
May 19 2015Cueto gave up three runs on nine hits with one walk and four strikeouts over seven innings Tuesday against the Royals.He is now 3-4 on the season despite having a 3.03 ERA and being generally considered as one of the best pitchers in the game. Cueto voiced his frustrations after Tuesday's outing, saying that he is doing his job and he is just waiting for his teammates to follow suit. If the Reds continue on their current track, Cueto may get a new group of teammates around the trade deadline, which could lead to more wins and potentially a better home pitching environment.
May 8 2015Cueto is now slated to start the first game of a doubleheader against the White Sox on Saturday, with Friday's game postponed due to rain.Friday's game was in delay for about a half an hour before the decision was made to just reschedule it as part of a Saturday twin bill. Cueto is still set to oppose right-hander Hector Noesi.
May 3 2015Cueto struggled with his command against the Braves in Sunday's loss. "He was up," Reds manager Bryan Price said of Cueto. "Sometimes when you talk about a pitcher's stuff, stuff only correlates when it's commanded and well located. And today, I thought he had good stuff but without the command that really made it the typical Johnny Cueto type of stuff. And [the Braves] took advantage of it, to their credit."Cueto was behind early, giving up three runs in the first inning, the big blow coming on a Kelly Johnson homer. He gave up another homer to Jonny Gomes later in the game. He had just two strikeouts over six innings.
Apr 28 2015Cueto notched his second win Tuesday by holding the Brewers to two runs on three hits with no walks and five strikeouts.Cueto needed just 85 pitches to dispose of the Brewers, down from the 125 pitches he threw in his previous start. He has picked up right where he left off last year, as Cincinnati's most important pitching asset has gone seven or more innings in all five of his starts this season.
Apr 27 2015The Reds could have skipped on of their starters to keep Cueto on his regular four days' rest after Saturday's rainout but opted against it.The big reason is that Cueto threw 125 pitches in his last start Wednesday against the Brewers. He'll face the same Brewers team Tuesday.
Apr 17 2015Cueto gave up a crucial bases loaded double to Yadier Molina on Friday night to break up a 1-1 tie in the seventh inning, ultimately leading to the Reds' loss. He allowed four runs on six hits and a walk (intentional), striking out 10.Cueto was cruising until the fateful seventh inning, and wasn't helped by a defensive miscue in that inning by Marlon Byrd. His next start will be in Milwaukee on Wednesday.
Apr 6 2015Cueto threw seven shutout innings on Opening Day against the Pirates, striking out 10 while allowing four hits and a walk. He got a no-decision after Kevin Gregg blew the lead in the eighth inning.Cueto did this despite a rain delay before the start of the sixth inning. He'll face the Cardinals this weekend in his next start.
Apr 3 2015The Reds and Cueto have not had serious contract talks in advance of Monday's Opening Day deadline to reach terms on a long-term extension.That deadline really is a benchmark set by Cueto, and not a hard-fast rule imposed elsewhere. Still, it wouldn't be a surprise if the Reds don't ink him to a long-term deal. "I'm going to be honest with you. It's not up to me," said Cueto. "It's not a decision I have to make. They're the ones who make that decision. They know I want to be here with my teammates. I want to be here with the fans. I love this organization. This is my team. It's something I cannot control."
Mar 27 2015Cueto (personal) gave up two earned runs on five hits, with no walks and four strikeouts over five innings, in a minor league game against the Dodgers on Friday. "I thought I was going to be a little wild and stuff like that, but no, everything felt pretty good," Cueto told MLB.com. "I was trying to throw the ball down and I was effective. So I was very pleased with my start."A day after returning to Reds camp, Cueto took the mound on the minor league side for his first taste of live action since March 15. He threw 60 pitches, 47 of which went for strikes, and manager Bryan Price said afterward that he thought Cueto's delivery and the quality of his pitches were "outstanding." The plan is for Cueto to take the hill in a Cactus League game against the Diamondbacks on Wednesday in what will be his final tuneup before Opening Day.
Mar 27 2015Cueto (personal) will start Friday's game against the Dodgers' minor league team, C. Trent Rosecrans of the Cincinnati Enquirer reports.Managar Bryan Price recently said he thinks Cueto will be ready for Opening Day, as the right-hander only missed a couple of starts while dealing with a family matter in the Dominican Republic. Assuming Friday's outing goes off without a hitch, Cueto should be ready to take the hill Apr. 6 against Francisco Liriano and the Pirates.
Mar 26 2015Cueto (personal) returned to Reds camp Thursday morning, MLB.com reports.The Reds' ace was back on the field Thursday stretching and working with the other pitchers on fielding and rundown drills, after spending close to a week in the Dominican Republic tending to a personal matter. Manager Bryan Price said he hopes to get Cueto into a game "in the next couple of days" for one of two more spring training starts. Cueto is gearing up to head the Cincinnati rotation for a fourth straight year.
Mar 25 2015Cueto (personal) is expected to rejoin the team Wednesday night, the Cincinnati Enquirer's John Fay reports.Manager Bryan Price said he thinks Cueto will have enough time to get ready for Opening Day, as he still has time to make two spring starts. He has been working out at the team's facility in the Dominican Republic while dealing with a personal matter.
Mar 24 2015Cueto (personal) doesn't yet have a projected return date. Michael Lorenzen will start in Cueto's place Thursday.The Reds still plan on having Cueto for Opening Day, as he's working out at the Reds' facility in the Dominican Republic. Still, the Reds want him to make at least one more spring training start.
Mar 16 2015Cueto allowed just one hit, a two-run homer, and three walks in four innings on Sunday against the Cubs.The walks aren't great, but he was working on a different approach against Anthony Rizzo, who had two of the walks. "You have to work different," Cueto said of pitching in spring training. "You can't show everything you have and do the same thing you do during the season. You come out here, you have to work on different things."
Feb 19 2015Cueto and the Reds haven't made any progress on long-term contract talks. He has set an Opening Day deadline to reach an extension.So far there's been very little indication that the Reds are willing to pay the premium that it would likely take to land Cueto to a long-term deal. The market was set by Max Scherzer's monster deal with the Nats earlier this offseason.
Oct 29 2014Cueto's $10 million option was exercised by the Reds on Tuesday, Chris Cotillo of MLB Daily Dish reports.Cueto is coming off a would-be MVP season if not for Clayton Kershaw. It's not surprising the Reds will exercise the team option to keep him on the club. The 2015 season is his last under contract with the Reds, and another good season could put him in line for a big contract when he hits the free agent market.
Sep 23 2014Cueto tossed eight innings of one-run ball Tuesday, allowing just four hits and a walk with seven strikeouts against the Brewers for his 19th win of the season.He bounced back from perhaps his worst start of the season in his last start, and knocked the Brewers out of the playoff race in the process. Cueto won't win the National League Cy Young award due to the fact that he shares the league with Clayton Kershaw, but he'll have a chance to become the first Reds 20-game winner since Danny Jackson in 1988 when he takes the mound for Cincinnati's final game of the season Sunday against the Pirates.
Sep 16 2014Cueto had perhaps his worst start of the season Tuesday, giving up six earned runs on six hits and five walks with eight strikeouts in 5.2 innings against the Cubs.The five walks set a season high, and the six earned runs tied a season high, so Cueto's owners would be correct in being astonished by the Reds' ace's performance Tuesday. He pitches again next Tuesday against Milwaukee and then is scheduled to pitch the Reds' final game of the season against Pittsburgh on Sept. 28.
Sep 12 2014Cueto (18-8) delivered yet another dominant outing Thursday against the Cardinals, striking out seven and allowing just three hits and a walk over eight shutout innings.Cueto ended up on the winning end of a pitchers' duel with Lance Lynn, who went the distance for the Cards. Even with the presence of Clayton Kershaw, Cueto should be in serious consideration for the Cy Young Award; although Kershaw's rate stats are (amazingly) significantly better than Cueto's spectacular 2.15 ERA and 0.96 WHIP, Cueto has pitched an MLB-leading 222 innings (45 more than Kershaw). He'll look to keep making his case Tuesday against the Cubs.
Sep 6 2014Cueto struck out eight and walked two while giving up one run on six hits over seven innings Saturday to pick up his 17th win of the season.In a season where plenty has gone wrong for the Reds, Cueto's return as the team's ace has been a bright spot. He'll look for win No. 18 in his next start Thursday against the Cardinals.
Aug 26 2014Cueto dropped to 15-8 on Tuesday, giving up three runs over 6.1 innings and striking out eight batters in the loss to the Cubs.Cueto was victimized by home runs from Anthony Rizzo and Arismendy Alcantara, while the Cubs staff held the Cincinnati offense to just three hits on the night. The right-hander has now taken losses in consecutive outings, but he's otherwise remained right behind the Dodgers' Clayton Kershaw in the race for the NL Cy Young award due to his sparkling 2.26 ERA.
Aug 20 2014Cueto lasted just five innings, allowing five runs on seven hits and four walks while striking out four batters before picking up his seventh loss (15-7) of the year in Wednesday's game against the Cardinals.Wednesday's outing was a rare hiccup for Cueto, as this was the first time in 14 starts he allowed more than three earned runs in a game. With a 2.24 ERA, 0.94 WHIP and 191:53 K:BB ratio in 192.2 innings pitched, Cueto is as good as they come. His next start is scheduled for Tuesday at home against the Cubs.
Aug 15 2014Cueto (15-3) pitched eight innings on Friday against the Rockies giving up two runs on six hits, while striking out six.The night only seemed to get easier for Cueto as he cut down hitters pretty easily with the six strikeouts (106 pitches), while also getting hitters to go after his pitch. Cueto, who now leads the league in wins, takes the mound next on Tuesday in St. Louis.
Aug 10 2014Cueto got to 14 wins on Sunday against the Marlins, holding them to two runs over eight innings, striking out nine while allowing five hits and two walks.Both runs came on solo homers, by Giancarlo Stanton and Casey McGehee. Jay Bruce robbed Stanton of another homer to save Cueto another run.
Aug 10 2014Cueto got to 14 wins on Sunday against the Marlins, holding them to two runs over eight innings, striking out nine while allowing five hits and two walks. He did this despite taking a bouncer off his rib cage in the third inning.Both runs came on solo homers, by Giancarlo Stanton and Casey McGehee. Jay Bruce robbed Stanton of another homer to save Cueto another run.
Aug 5 2014Cueto (13-6) tossed a two-run, five-hit complete game Tuesday against the Indians. He struck out six and walked two in the win.This was Cueto's fourth complete game of the season and snaps a 10-game losing streak for the Reds at Progressive Field. Cinci's ace has been a steady source of wins for his owners lately, as he's gone 7-1 over his last nine starts and owns a tidy 2.04 ERA with an even better 0.91 WHIP. Cueto will close out a three-game set against the Marlins at home Sunday.
Jul 31 2014Cueto picked up his 12th win of the season by tossing seven innings of one-run ball at Miami on Thursday. He scattered four hits and struck out nine.Cueto gave up an early homer to Giancarlo Stanton, but was otherwise fantastic once again. He continues to rack up the strikeouts, especially lately, as he's fanned 32 batters in his last 25 innings. He'll look to stay hot in his next start, facing the Indians on the road.
Jul 21 2014Cueto lasted just five innings Sunday against the Yankees, allowing two runs on five hits and four walks while striking out seven.As indicated by the high walk total, Cueto struggled with his control and ran his pitch-count high early on, including walking the ninth hitter in the lineup twice. Ultimately the Reds' lack of timely hitting and a missed pop-up cost them the game, but Cueto's short outing also taxed the bullpen.
Jul 13 2014Cueto allowed three runs on five hits and two walks while striking out seven to take the win in the Reds' 6-3 win over the Pirates on Sunday.Cueto has now won two straight games despite his ERA rising to 2.13 for the year. He ranks fifth in the league in ERA and third in WHIP (0.89). He won't pitch the Tuesday's All-Star game and he might need the rest; Cueto has pitched the third most innings in the league so far, at 143.2.
Jul 8 2014Cueto gave up two earned runs on six hits and one walk with four strikeouts in 6.1 innings Tuesday against the Cubs.Cueto only tallied 97 pitches (66 strikes) on the way to his ninth win of the season. His ERA sits at just 2.03, and he'll make his final start of the first half Sunday against the Pirates. Considering the All-Star game is just two days later, it would be surprising if Cueto saw action in the mid-summer classic, but he's certainly been one of the best pitchers in the National League so far this season.
Jun 29 2014Cueto is currently slated to pitch the Reds' final game before the All-Star break, making him unavailable to pitch in the All-Star Game, the Reds' official site reports. The Reds don't intend to juggle their rotation to make him available.There's still a window of opportunity for Cueto to pitch in the game, however. The Reds still have an off day and a doubleheader before the break, giving them chances to adjust their rotation without doing so explicitly for the All-Star game.
Jun 27 2014Cueto cruised towards his eighth victory of the season (8-5) as he gave up two runs on three hits, while striking out three hitters over 8.1 innings pitched against the Giants on Friday.The Reds' ace remained dominant as his league leading 1.88 ERA rose a bit on the night. Cueto didn't have to rely on strikeouts as he let his defense pick him up some. Although Cueto has had some trouble staying healthy over the years, he is one of the games best starting pitchers.
Jun 17 2014Cueto was off the mark by his standards Tuesday, tossing six innings of seven-hit, two-run ball while walking a season-high four and striking out a season-low two in a no-decision.Despite his unusually low whiff total and four free passes against Pittsburgh, the Reds' ace was actually in line for the win until the Pirates tied it up in the seventh when they got to Cinci's bullpen for three runs on four singles. Although Cueto's record (6-5) isn't all that glamorous through the first two-and-a-half months of the season, his 1.92 ERA, 111:26 BB:K ratio and 0.83 WHIP are all excellent numbers that should translate to more W's if he's able to keep pitching well as the year progresses.
Jun 6 2014Cueto allowed four runs on six hits, walking one and striking out five over five innings of an 8-0 loss to the Phillies on Friday night.Cueto (5-5) hasn't had many poor outings this season and other than a three-run uprising in the fourth inning, highlighted by a two-out Domonic Brown two-run double, this wouldn't have been bad either. He still maintains a sterling 1.97 ERA and will try to get back on course against the Dodgers at home in his next outing.
Jun 1 2014Cueto scattered five hits and a walk over 7.1 scoreless innings in a win over the Diamondbacks on Saturday. He struck out seven.Rebounding from back-to-back losses, Cueto hurled a gem against Arizona to earn his second road win of the season. He got into a bit of trouble in the first inning, putting two men on with one out, but he escaped the jam and went on to allow just three baserunners over his next six frames. Cueto now sports a 0.76 ERA and .151 BAA through 12 starts, and is averaging more than a strikeout per inning.
May 20 2014Cueto (4-3) had an off day Tuesday, giving up six earned runs on six hits -- both season highs -- over 5.1 innings against the Nationals.The bulk of the damage came in the sixth, as the inning opened with a single, a steal, an error, and a hit batter before the Nats chased Cueto with three more singles. The typically dynamite Dominican native allowed more earned runs in this one than his last six starts combined, so owners definitely should afford him a free pass based on his previous efforts. Look for Cueto to get back to his stingy ways Monday in Los Angeles.
May 14 2014Cueto's start has been moved to Thursday as part of the doubleheader against the Padres, after Wednesday's game was cancelled due to rain.The first game will be at 12:35 p.m. ET and the second at 6:05 p.m. ET, and we would assume Cueto will pitch the day game, as he has a 2.00 ERA in day games over the past three years.
May 14 2014Cueto will start the first game of Thursday's doubleheader against the Padres, John Fay of the Cincinnati Enquirer reports.Wednesday's game, which was postponed due to rain, has been rescheduled as part of a day-night twin bill Thursday, and it will be Cueto toeing the rubber in Game 1. The Reds will try to get someone up from the minors to start Game 2, but if it doesn't pan out, Alfredo Simon will likely take the nightcap.
May 9 2014Cueto allowed two runs on five hits, walking one and striking out eight over eight innings, but came away with a no-decision against the Rockies on Friday night.He was in line for a win, but Jonathan Broxton allowed a run in the ninth to blow the save prior to the Reds scoring in the bottom of the inning to walk off with the win. An excellent outing for most, this was simply a normal night at the office for Cueto who will carry a dazzling 1.43 ERA into his next outing at home against the Padres.
May 3 2014Cueto had another awesome start in Saturday's win over Milwaukee, allowing just two runs and three hits over eight innings. He walked just one and struck out 10 batters. It was the third double-digit strikeout game in his last four starts.Other than a pair of solo home runs, Cueto was absolutely dominant. So far he's been one of the best pitchers in all of baseball (1.31 ERA with a 60:15 K:BB ratio in 55 innings), and while at least a minor regression is likely, it appears only an injury could hold him back from having a monster season.
Apr 27 2014Cueto was superb again Sunday, throwing eight shutout innings against the Braves. He struck out 11 while allowing three hits and three walks.He now has 50 strikeouts in 47 innings. There was a lot of concern that Cueto's improved strikeout rate in limited work last year was not sustainable, but instead it has improved. His durability is still a question mark, but his performance is not.
Apr 22 2014Cueto was dominant Tuesday, giving up one run on three hits and three walks with four strikeouts in nine innings against the Pirates, improving to 2-2 on the season.Cueto has now three-hit the Pirates twice in the past week, and was able to stretch his career-long scoreless streak to 21 innings before Andrew McCutchen took him deep in the ninth inning. The price was right for owners to snatch up Cueto in drafts if they believed his injury concerns to be minor, and so far that has played out to perfection (he has a 1.38 ERA). Had it not been for McCutchen's bomb, Cueto would've become the first Reds pitcher to toss back-to-back shutouts since Tom Seaver in 1977. Cueto is now 9-2 at PNC Park for his career.
Apr 11 2014Cueto was a tough-luck loser again Friday night as he allowed just two runs on five hits, walking four and striking out six over seven innings of a 2-1 loss to Tampa Bay.He's now 0-2 despite recording a sparkling 2.14 ERA to go with 23 strikeouts in 21 innings. He's been dominating at times already this season and will hope for some run support when he takes on Pittsburgh at home in his next start.
Apr 5 2014Cueto turned in another strong performance Saturday against the Mets. He gave up two runs on five hits and three walks, while striking out nine over seven innings, but did not factor into the decision in the Reds' 6-3 loss.A two-run homer by Brandon Phillips in the eighth inning put Cueto in line for the win, but J.J. Hoover gave up a pinch-hit, walk-off grand slam to Ike Davis to blow the game. Cueto has been one of the few bright spots thus far for the 1-4 Reds, having allowed just three runs while striking out 17 over 14 innings in his two starts. He'll look to get in the win column his next time out against the Rays.
Mar 31 2014Cueto was the tough luck loser on Opening Day against the Cardinals, giving up one run on three hits and a walk while striking out eight.The one run came on a Yadier Molina homer in the seventh inning. For at least one start, Cueto quelled all concerns about his scapula and lat muscles.
Mar 27 2014Cueto (shoulder) has been named the Reds' Opening Day starter.With the scapula issue behind him and Mat Latos (knee) and Homer Bailey (groin) slightly behind schedule, Cueto is set to toe the rubber on Opening Day for a third straight year. Cueto was limited to just 11 starts last season due to back and shoulder troubles, but he's posted a sub-3.00 ERA each of his last three seasons and still makes for an enticing fantasy option.
Mar 26 2014Cueto (scapula) felt no ill-effects from Tuesday's spring training outing, but the Reds have refrained still from naming him their Opening Day starter, the Cincinnati Enquirer reports.Cueto will most likely get that honor, but the Reds want to make sure he doesn't have any further setbacks this week.
Mar 25 2014Cueto (shoulder) is expected to be ready to start the season according to Reds' pitching coach Jeff Pico, the Cincinnati Enquirer reports.Cueto was slated to pitch in a minor league game on Tuesday, and as long as he emerges free of shoulder pain, Pico's statement should hold true. With health concerns surrounding Mat Latos (knee, elbow), Cueto would be a likely candidate to be the Reds' Opening Day starter, but he affirms that manager Bryan Price has yet to inform him of this decision.
Mar 24 2014Cueto (scapula) remains on target to pitch in a minor league game Tuesday.Because of all of the Reds' pitching injuries this spring, the order of their rotation for Opening Day remains uncertain. "In all of these situations, we are really trying to avoid a recurrence," manager Bryan Price said. "You have no idea if you're going to have a recurrence until you throw these guys out there to perform, even if they feel 100 percent. You can't simulate game speed in the bullpen or in [fielding drills]. We're just trying to do the best that we can to make sure that he's as ready as possible."
Mar 21 2014Cueto (shoulder) will pitch a minor-league game Tuesday, C. Trent Rosecrans of the Cincinnati Enquirer reports.He was scratched from his scheduled start Thursday with irritation in his scapula area, so it's good to hear that he'll be back on the mound in short order. Owners and potential owners should follow up on his status after Tuesday's outing. It's unclear when he'll be able to make his first start of the regular season.
Mar 20 2014Cueto was scratched from his scheduled start Thursday with irritation in his scapula area, John Fay of the Cincinnati Enquirer reports.With Cueto experiencing some discomfort in his scapula, or shoulder blade as it's commonly referred to, the Reds decided to take precaution and scratch the right-hander from his scheduled start. Manager Bryan Price said Cueto could have pitched, so it doesn't sound like anything that will keep Cueto from being in the Opening Day rotation. That said, considering Cueto's recent injury issues and how late it is in spring training, his availability likely shouldn't be taken for granted.
Mar 15 2014Cueto threw five strong innings Friday against the Rangers, allowing one run on five hits and no walks, striking out five.Cueto is getting closer to being ready for the start of the season. Lost in last year's injury-wracked season was that Cueto's strikeout rate crept upward - it'll be interesting to see if he can maintain that while staying healthy in 2014.
Mar 5 2014The Reds will employ more defensive shifts this season, the Cincinnati Enquirer reports. A pitcher like Cueto or Mike Leake, who don't strike out as many batters as their teammates in the rotation, could benefit the most.The Reds rarely overshifted their defense last year under Dusty Baker, but they intend to do so more often under Bryan Price. "There are times when hitters beat the shift," Price said. "But the data is pretty dramatic. If a guy four percent of the time he hits a ground ball right down the first base line and then there's a 70-plus percent (chance) the ball's straight-away left field and center field, then you've got to cover that area a little more diligently."
Feb 28 2014Cueto threw 45 pitches in his spring training opener Thursday and had no lingering issues with the lat injury that marred his 2013 season. "I felt like the ball was coming out really good today," Cueto said.Cueto made a small modification in his delivery, not turning his back as much to the hitters as he previously did. "It's the same, just a little touch shorter turn than I used to do it," Cueto said. "The good thing is I feel really good today."
Feb 14 2014Cueto said Friday that he feels great and that he had no issues during the offseason, C. Trent Rosecrans of the Cincinnati Enquirer reports.Cueto will change his delivery slightly, by shortening his twisting motion, in order to avoid the back/oblique injuries that forced him out of action numerous times last season. The right-hander has proven effective when healthy, posting a sub-2.83 ERA in each of his last three seasons, and the Reds will need a large workload from him if they want to make it back to the postseason.
Oct 1 2013Cueto surrendered four runs (three earned) and seven hits in just 3.1 innings Tuesday against the Pirates. He walked one and did not record a strikeout in the Reds' 6-2 loss.Cueto's outing unraveled in the second inning when he gave up deep home runs to Marlon Byrd and Russell Martin. At times, he looked unnerved by the Pirates' tremendous home crowd that spent much of the first three innings taunting the right-hander by chanting his name. In the second inning, he lost his grip on the ball and dropped it while standing on the mound, and moments later surrendered a 405-foot bomb to Martin. He repeatedly left the ball up in the strike zone, and the Pittsburgh hitters repeatedly made him pay.
Sep 28 2013Cueto is now scheduled to start Tuesday's wild card play-in game, John Fay of the Cincinnati Enquirer reports.The Reds had lined Mat Latos up to start Tuesday's game, but according to manager Dusty Baker, Latos' arm is "barking," so the team will be forced to lean on Cueto instead. That, of course, means Cueto will not take the hill for Sunday's regular-season finale. Cueto has looked good in two starts since his return from his third stint on the DL, with one run allowed over 12 innings, but considering the right-hander's season-long bout with back/oblique issues, there's definite risk in going with him.
Sep 23 2013Cueto did not record a decision Monday against the Mets as he pitched seven innings and allowed two runs (one earned), three hits and three walks to go along with five strikeouts.Cueto has been very good in his two starts since returning from injury as he has allowed one earned run in 12 innings combined. He looks to be gearing up for the Reds' playoff run.
Sep 18 2013Cueto is scheduled to start Monday against the Mets, Mark Sheldon of MLB.com reports.The Reds will, understandably, give Cueto a bit of added rest this time around, with a full six days between starts. The right-hander just returned Monday after a layoff of more than two and a half months, and was limited to 82 pitches. He should be available for a slightly heavier workload Monday, and this move lines Cueto up to make two crucial starts over the final week of the season.
Sep 16 2013Making his first start since coming off the disabled list, Cueto earned the win by tossing five innings of shutout ball against the Houston Astros.Cueto allowed five hits and fanned five while throwing just 82 pitches. The veteran righty was in the midst of a very solid season before succumbing to a back injury in June. Cueto's next start will likely come against the Pirates this weekend.
Sep 16 2013Cueto (back) was activated from the 15-day disabled list Monday.Cueto is set to return to action after a lengthy recovery from a strained lat muscle. He will take on the Astros on Monday in his first start since June 28.
Sep 15 2013Cueto (back) will return from the disabled list to start Monday's game against the Astros, the Cincinnati Enquirer's C. Trent Rosecrans reports.Cueto will jump right back into the thick of things, though he figures to be working with a limited pitch count. He hasn't pitched since June 28, so fantasy owners probably shouldn't expect too much right away.
Sep 14 2013Cueto (back) threw another bullpen session Saturday morning, the Cincinnati Enquirer reports.Assuming he responds well physically heading into Sunday, Cueto will likely be cleared to face batters. With no minor league affiliates still playing this late in the season to allow for a rehab assignment, Cueto may be forced to see his first action in a low-leverage situation out of the bullpen once he's activated.
Sep 11 2013Cueto (back) threw 60 pitches during a simulated game Wednesday and reported no issues, MLB.com's Mark Sheldon reports.Cueto has made some mechanical adjustments since suffering his lat injury, and manager Dusty Baker was pleased with what he saw from his ace during Wednesday's session. Cueto's next step has not been determined, but expect him to take the next step in his recovery after Wednesday's clean outing.
Sep 10 2013Cueto (back) is scheduled to throw about 45 pitches of simulated innings before Wednesday's game, the Associated Press reports.The righty threw 30 pitches on Sunday in a similar session, as he continues to work his way back from a strained muscle below his right shoulder. The Reds may not use Cueto, who has been on the DL since June 29, in a starting role upon his return, considering where his pitch count is at in these simulated innings and because time is of the essence. It's encouraging that he continues to make progress, but he probably won't be of much use to fantasy owners over the rest of the regular season.
Sep 5 2013Cueto completed a 40-pitch bullpen session Thursday and will complete another Saturday, the Cincinnati Enquirer reports.Reds trainer Paul Lessard described the session as "tremendous," an encouraging sign considering the myriad setbacks Cueto has dealt with this season. Should he continue to move forward without any issues while throwing, it's possible that he could slot back into the rotation as early as next weekend.
Sep 4 2013Cueto (back) has modified his throwing motion, the Cincinnati Enquirer reports. "It's a modified twist, he just closes his front side instead of the Luis Tiant," trainer Paul Lessard said.Lessard later said that Cueto's motion didn't cause his injury. Cueto threw 35 pitches in a bullpen session Tuesday.
Aug 31 2013Cueto (back) will be examined in Cincinnati on Monday, John Fay of the Cincinnati Enquirer reports.If Cueto checks out OK in the examination, the Reds will determine the next step in his recovery, which figures to be a return to mound work. The right-hander is reportedly having no trouble throwing from flat ground. Manager Dusty Baker recently admitted that it may be hard to get Cueto stretched back out into a starter by the end of the year, but he did not close the door on the possibility.
Aug 26 2013Cueto (back) threw on the field at Busch Stadium on Monday, MLB.com reports. "He's throwing like he's never been injured," Reds pitching coach Bryan Price said. "However, it hasn't been until we've gotten back to the mound when at times he's started to feel the discomfort. We are just trying to be cautiously optimistic that his worst days are behind him."Manager Dusty Baker admitted that it will probably be difficult to get Cueto ready as a starter by the end of the season if the right-hander remains unable to pitch in games by mid-September. However, Baker left open the possibility Cueto could return to a starting role, if the team does have enough time to stretch him out. For now, Cueto will look to continue to build strength on flat ground, but it's uncertain when he may be cleared to resume mound work.
Aug 22 2013Cueto (back) was moved to the 60-day DL on Thursday.The move appears to be a mere formality to clear up a spot on the 40-man roster for the promotion of right-hander Nick Christiani. Cueto is eligible to come off the disabled list near the end of the month, but seeing as he has yet to make a rehab start, it is unlikely at this point. Cueto is ahead of schedule in his recovery though, as he threw from 60 feet on Wednesday for the first time since landing on the DL June 29. He was supposed to wait until an MRI on Friday to start throwing, but apparently felt fine and went ahead with the exercise. At this point, Cueto's return would come near the end of the season, possibly in time to help the Reds in the playoffs should they earn themselves a spot in the postseason.
Aug 21 2013Cueto (lat strain) felt no lingering issues while throwing from 60-75 feet Wednesday, MLB.com reports.Cueto elected to bypass an MRI scheduled for Friday before throwing, electing to instead begin his program a few days early. He'll throw again Thursday and continue to progress steadily as long as he avoids any setbacks along the way.
Aug 21 2013Cueto (lat strain) resumed throwing Wednesday, the Cincinnati Enquirer reports.It's a noteworthy development for Cueto, who had been shut down from throwing entirely since landing on the DL on June 29. With the Reds getting capable production from the current pitchers in their rotation, the team could entertain the possibility of bringing Cueto back in a relief role, which wouldn't require as lengthy of a rehab period. Cueto has made three separate trips to the disabled list this season, so a move to low-inning work out of the bullpen could go a long way to preserving his health.
Aug 17 2013Cueto (back) will be evaluated again in a week, John Fay of the Cincinnati Enquirer reports.Cueto remains unable to throw, seven weeks after landing on the DL. The team will look him over next week, but the right-hander's future remains very much up in the air.
Aug 17 2013Cueto (lat strain) had another MRI that showed that his strain is just 75 percent healed, the Cincinnati Enquirer reports. "They showed basically about 75 percent of the strain is healed," trainer Paul Lessard said. "He's going to continue to do the strengthening stuff for another week and then we'll re-scan him again and see if that 25 percent has closed up."The good news is that Cueto has improved on his strength testing, but the bad news is that he hasn't started throwing, and soon there's not going to be anywhere to have a rehab assignment. Even if he returns in the regular season, it might have to be as a reliever because he won't get stretched out soon enough.
Aug 9 2013Cueto (back) still has not resumed throwing, C. Trent Rosecrans of the Cincinnati Enquirer reports.When Cueto was shut down toward the end of June, the expectation was that he would be out at least five weeks, and with the right-hander still not throwing, a return before the end of the month is looking increasingly unlikely. He added that he doesn't know when he will be able to start up with his long toss.
Jul 31 2013Cueto (lat strain) hasn't yet started throwing, the Cincinnati Enquirer reports.This is consistent with the initial prognosis that suggested Cueto wouldn't throw for 5-to-6 weeks. If the Reds get a month out of him the rest of the way, that's probably the best-case scenario.
Jul 19 2013Cueto (lat strain) is not expected to resume throwing for at least another week, Cincinnati Enquirer reports.The Reds wised up after Cueto was forced onto the DL for a third time this season in late June, with the decision made to take the right-hander's rehab process slowly. He's been shut down for close to three weeks now, and will rest for a while longer, making a best-case scenario for Cueto's return to the majors probably mid-to-late August.
Jun 30 2013Cueto (lat) probably will be out at least five weeks, as the Reds intend to take his rehab process slowly, the Cincinnati Enquirer reports. "He had a diagnostic ultrasound to determine what went wrong," trainer Paul Lessard said. "It's almost to the identical spot. Basically, it's where the scar tissue that had built up from the muscle building. It's within the belly of the muscle. It's a small tear. Picked that scab basically. We'll probably go a little slower this time. It's probably going to be an issue the rest of the season. We'll have to take some more time now. We'll do scans to see it's healing before we start a throwing program."This means that Tony Cingrani will get an extended run in the rotation again. The first DL trip for Cueto with this injury this year was five weeks, and it sounds like it could be at least that long this time, if not longer.
Jun 30 2013Cueto (lat) won't throw for a few weeks, John Fay of the Cincinnati Enquirer reports.Cueto's most recent injury is said to be to the same spot of the lat muscle that previously ailed the right-hander, so the team will shut him down for a few weeks to be safe. He'll be eligible to return July 14, but this news ensures that Cueto won't be back before the All-Star break.
Jun 29 2013Cueto (lat) was placed on the 15-day disabled list Saturday, John Fay of the Cincinnati Enquirer reports.Right lat tightness forced Cueto from Friday's game after just one inning, and he hit the DL a day later, marking the third time Cueto's been on the DL this season. It's really been a problem since the NLDS last fall, and while the club has been hesitant to have Cueto alter his delivery, they may consider it now. Tony Cingrani is set to move back into the starting rotation, while Logan Ondrusek will be called up to provide bullpen depth.
Jun 29 2013Cueto (lat) will be examined in Cincinnati on Saturday, Mark Sheldon of MLB.com reports.Following the right-hander's removal from Friday's game with right lat tightness, the team sent Cueto back to Cincinnati to see a doctor. The results of that exam haven't been made public, but if Cueto ends up landing on the DL for a third time, Logan Ondrusek would be called up to provide bullpen help, with Tony Cingrani likely moving into the rotation.
Jun 28 2013Cueto's injury has been diagnosed as right lat tightness, the Fort Worth Star-Telegram reports.In what has to be doubly frustrating for his fantasy owners, Cueto was shut down after just one inning in what was his third start coming back from the lat issue. If it becomes apparent Cueto won't be able to make his next turn in the rotation, he'll likely be placed on the disabled list for the third time this season, allowing Tony Cingrani to slot back into a starting role once again.
Jun 28 2013Cueto left Friday's game against the Rangers in the second inning with an apparent injury, Mark Sheldon of MLB.com reports.Here we go again. Cueto has already made two trips to the DL this season with lat and shoulder issues, and he was in obvious pain as he left Friday's game early. It's uncertain what's the matter this time around, but the Reds will probably provide an update before long.
Jun 22 2013Cueto was roughed up for seven runs on 11 hits and a walk with three strikeouts over just 4.1 innings against the Diamondbacks on Friday.Cueto came into the game with a 5-0 record and a 1.66 ERA over six starts against the Diamondbacks in his career but was unable to keep them from teeing off on his pitches all night. The 11 hits allowed were a career-worst and the seven runs he allowed were more than the combined number of runs he had given up in his first six starts against them. It was just his second start since coming off the disabled list and it doesn't get any easier as he faces the Rangers in Arlington for his start next week.
Jun 18 2013Cueto (shoulder) was fine Monday, one day after throwing 88 pitches in Sunday's win over the Brewers, the Reds' official site reports.The Reds will still monitor Cueto closely during and after his starts. "We'll see," Reds manager Dusty Baker said on Monday. "He's going to have the normal soreness after he pitches. We'll probably tell more tomorrow than today. Today, how do you judge normal soreness? As long as he doesn't hurt."
Jun 16 2013Cueto (shoulder) was activated from the 15-day disabled list Sunday.As expected, Cueto will be on the mound Sunday to make the start against the Brewers after checking out fine during Friday's bullpen session. Expect the Reds to cap him around 100 pitches so he doesn't overexert himself in his first start since May 31.
Jun 14 2013Cueto (shoulder) threw another bullpen session Friday with good results, the Cincinnati Enquirer reports. "He threw very well," trainer Paul Lessard said. "He threw all his pitches with no ill effect."Cueto should be good to go for Sunday's start. It wouldn't be a shock if Cueto were limited in his first start back.
Jun 12 2013The Reds won't consider having Cueto (shoulder) alter his delivery to prevent future injuries, the Cincinnati Enquirer reports.Cueto had raised the issue with his last trip to the DL and then asked the coaching staff this time if he needed to change, but the team was adamant that the delivery was not the issue. "That would be the easiest place to go, to say it's the rotation," pitching coach Bryan Price said. "There's nothing that validates that's the issue with this."
Jun 11 2013Cueto (shoulder) threw 35 pitches off a mound before Tuesday's game and could come off the DL to start Sunday against the Brewers, the Cincinnati Enquirer reports.Cueto will throw again from a mound Friday, at which point the Reds will decide if he'll come off the DL on Sunday.
Jun 5 2013The Reds placed Cueto on the disabled list Wednesday with a lat injury, John Fay of the Cincinnati Enquirer reports.An injury appeared likely after Cueto was scratched from his scheduled start Wednesday, and the latest news confirms that he is dealing with an injured shoulder. It's not clear how long Cueto will be out, but he will miss at least the next two weeks while recovering. Though Pedro Villarreal will start in Cueto's place Wednesday, don't be surprised to see the Reds shuffle some parts to get Tony Cingrani back in the big league rotation in Cueto's place.
Jun 5 2013Cueto (shoulder) believes he'll be able to return from the DL when first eligible June 16, the Cincinnati Enquirer reports.It's difficult to place too much stock in Cueto's statement since there's a lot that could go wrong over the next two weeks, but it still doesn't sound as though his stint on the DL will be especially lengthy. Cueto said he would have considered changing his delivery had he landed on the DL for the second time this season as the result of an oblique injury, but since it's a shoulder ailment, he'll stick with the form that has produced stellar results the last three seasons.
Jun 5 2013Cueto was scratched from his scheduled start Wednesday, John Fay of the Cincinnati Enquirer reports.The Reds have not announced the reason for holding Cueto out Wednesday, but it will be Pedro Villareal who starts for the Reds, and not Cueto as planned. Expect an update on Cueto's status as more details become available.
May 31 2013Cueto was excetionally sharp again Friday night, tossing eight innings of one-hit, shutout baseball at the Pirates as the Reds picked up a 6-0 victory.He walked one and struck out six, with the only hit being a two-out single to left off the bat of Brandon Inge in the fifth inning. Cueto threw 103 pitches (74 for strikes) in the outing so it appears the lat injury that sidelined for a little over a month is probably now behind him. The Reds were closely monitoring his pitch count, and will likely see how he feels in the next couple of days before taking the leash off.
May 27 2013Cueto allowed just one run over seven innings against the Cubs on Sunday, but got a no-decision when Logan Ondrusek blew the lead in the eighth.Cueto got involved in a minor kerfuffle with the Cubs' David DeJesus, throwing over his head in the sixth inning after apparently being annoyed with DeJesus stepping out of the box excessively in the first inning, getting an official warning from the home plate umpire. But nothing else should really come from it - otherwise, Cueto pitched very well in the game.
May 20 2013The Reds activated Cueto (oblique) from the disabled list Monday.Cueto will rejoin the big club after missing the last five weeks with his oblique injury. He will jump right back into the rotation and start Monday against Shaun Marcum and the Mets.
May 20 2013Making his return from an oblique injury, Cueto was wild, but pitched well enough to earn his second win, tossing five innings of three-run ball.Cueto fanned eight in his five innings, continuing to show that he is a high-strikeout pitcher when healthy. Cueto should display better control in his second start back from the disabled list when he faces the Cubs next week.
May 19 2013Cueto is contemplating a mechanical change to avoid the lat and oblique injuries he's suffered the last two years, the Reds' official site reports. "This is part of the game, to get hurt. Maybe the rotation I do and that mechanic I do is affecting me," Cueto said Sunday. "I'm going to have to see what's going on. If that continues to happen, I'm going to have to make some changes in my mechanics."The leap in Cueto's performance coincided with his change in mechanics to his current delivery, so there's a reasonable worry about what would happen to his performance were he to alter that delivery again. Chances are a major change wouldn't occur without another injury, at least this season.
May 15 2013Cueto (oblique) topped out at 94 mph on his final pitch in his rehab assignment Tuesday night and then felt so strong that he still threw 23 pitches in the bullpen following the outing, the Cincinnati Enquirer reports.Cueto is pushing for a weekend return, though that might happen Monday in New York instead of Sunday in Philly - it depends on whether the Reds want to give Homer Bailey an extra day of rest following his complete game Tuesday.
May 15 2013Cueto (oblique) will return to the rotation Monday against the Mets, the Cincinnati Enquirer reports.Monday's start was supposed to go to Mike Leake, but the Reds are deliberating whether they want to keep him or impressive newcomer Tony Cingrani in the rotation with Cueto back in the fold. Cueto has looked flawless during his rehab assignment and should provide his usual kind of production upon returning.
May 14 2013Cueto (oblique) threw five scoreless innings in a rehab outing with Low-A Dayton on Tuesday. He gave up just three hits in the game, did not walk a batter, and struck out four.Cueto's performance was excellent, but the better news is that he made it through the outing without setback. Unless the Reds decide he needs another minor league outing before returning, Cueto is on pace to rejoin the Reds' rotation Sunday against the Phillies.
May 10 2013Cueto (oblique) will make a second rehab start with Low-A Dayton on Tuesday, MLB.com reports.Cueto threw 50 pitches Thursday with Dayton and reported no issues afterwards, allowing him to toe the rubber a second time in the minors. If he can get through Tuesday's outing without any sort of setback, he figures to return to the Reds over the weekend.
May 10 2013Cueto (oblique) is expected to make his next rehab start Tuesday, likely with Low-A Dayton, the Cincinnati Enquirer reports.Following his first rehab start Thursday, during which Cueto threw 50 pitches over three innings, the right-hander appears primed to make another start with Dayton on his regular four-day rest. His last pitch Thursday was clocked at 94 mph, and Cueto said he was able to locate all his pitches. If the Reds decide Cueto's ready after his next rehab start, there's a chance he could be back as soon as May 19, but that date is far from set in stone.
May 8 2013Cueto (oblique) will throw another bullpen session Thursday, MLB.com's Mark Sheldon reports.Cueto had to take a step back after experiencing a setback in his recovery last week, but with him throwing twice this week, his return should only be delayed by a few days. Cueto's next step will likely be determined after Thursday's session, but it's possible he could give a rehab assignment another shot after throwing that day.
May 6 2013Cueto (oblique) threw 25 pitches in a bullpen session Monday, MLB.com's Mark Sheldon reports.No problems were reported during the session, which is good news for Cueto after he suffered a setback last week. It's not clear when Cueto will see game action again, but considering he was set to start in the minors last Friday, it seems possible he could be sent out on an assignment again later this week.
May 5 2013Cueto is getting treatment for his sore oblique but isn't throwing any longer, the Cincinnati Enquirer reports.The oblique soreness caught the Reds off-guard. They don't have a revised timetable for Cueto's return until after they re-examine him Monday.
May 3 2013Cueto's rehab assignment start Friday has been pushed back after he experienced soreness in his oblique area, the Reds' official site reports.This is the same area that knocked Cueto out of the playoffs last year. Cueto will be re-examined Monday and his rehab schedule will be re-set then.
May 1 2013Cueto (triceps) will make a rehab start with Double-A Pensacola on Friday, John Fay of the Cincinnati Enquirer reports.Cueto will throw about 60-to-70 pitches Friday in his first game action since Apr. 13. It's not clear how many rehab starts he will make before returning to the big club, but given his expected pitch count, it's likely he will throw at least one more after Friday. As of now, it appears Cueto will rejoin the Reds around the middle of this month.
Apr 29 2013Cueto (triceps) threw a 45-pitch bullpen session Monday, MLB.com's Mark Sheldon reports.Cueto threw all his pitches during the session and did not report any setbacks afterward. Cueto's next step is uncertain, but it's possible he could be sent out on a rehab assignment if the Reds are satisfied with his progress.
Apr 22 2013Cueto played catch Monday for the first time since injuring his triceps Apr. 13, John Fay of the Cincinnati Enquirer reports.No issues were reported after Monday's session, so consider Cueto's recovery on track. He will be eligible to be activated from the disabled list next Monday, but it remains to be seen if he will head out on a rehab assignment before rejoining the big club.
Apr 20 2013Cueto (triceps) is feeling better but has not resumed throwing, the Reds' official website reports.Cueto is eligible to return from the disabled list on April 29, though he will probably need some additional time. It sounds like the Reds want him to wait a few more days before he starts throwing.
Apr 18 2013Cueto (triceps) has not yet returned to throwing and there has not been a timetable set for his return, according to the Cincinnati Enquirer.Cueto will need to return to throwing before a rehab schedule can be set up. The Reds do not know yet how soon he will be able to start throwing. He is eligible to return from the disabled list on April 22, but he will be past that date the longer it takes to be able to throw.
Apr 14 2013Cueto (triceps) will be placed on the 15-day DL, FOX Sports' Ken Rosenthal reports.Cueto's injury has officially been termed as a lat strain, an ailment that can have a somewhat varied recovery timetable, as we've seen with the similar injury suffered by Matt Garza. Expect Cueto to at least miss a couple of weeks, with Tony Cingrani likely to be called up from Triple-A Louisville to serve as his replacement in the rotation.
Apr 14 2013Cueto (triceps) will be examined in Cincinnati on Sunday, the Cincinnati Enquirer reports.Cueto was removed from Saturday's start against the Pirates in the fifth inning after experiencing pain in his right triceps. Fortunately, manager Dusty Baker said that Cueto avoided a elbow or shoulder injury, which would seem diminish the possibility of a season-ending surgery. In any case, Cueto may require a 15-day DL stint, but that determination will be made based on the results of his examination.
Apr 13 2013Cueto left Saturday's start against the Pirates with an apparent arm injury, John Fay of the Cincinnati Enquirer reports.Cueto was pitching well against the Pirates (one run on two hits and a walk), but he felt something in his triceps in the fifth and was escorted from the field by a trainer. The severity of the injury will likely dictate whether the Reds dip to Triple-A Louisville to fill his rotation spot or hand the job to a guy in the bullpen like Alfredo Simon.
Apr 7 2013Cueto allowed three runs on seven hits and three walks over six innings Sunday, striking out six in the process.It wasn't the sharpest performance from Cueto, who for the second start in a row allowed a homer against a right-handed hitting catcher (Chris Iannetta on Opening Day, Kurt Suzuki on Sunday). Right-handed hitters slugged just .318 against Cueto last season.
Mar 22 2013Cueto was named the Reds' Opening Day starter Friday, the Cincinnati Enquirer reports.Cueto was the clear choice for the Reds after turning in a gaudy 19-9 record and 2.78 ERA last season. Though his 7.1 K/9 from last year places him somewhere behind the first tier of starting pitchers, his low walk rate and aversion to the long ball has delivered solid ratios the last three seasons.
Mar 22 2013After getting rocked for five runs on five hits and two walks in 1.2 innings Thursday, Cueto said the issue was with his mechanics, the Reds' official site reports. "Everything was working well. I was just a little open," Cueto said through a translator. "I was up and a little open. I was trying, but I was unable to fix it. In the bullpen, everything was good. Everything was down."Cueto has just one more spring training start before he'll start for the Reds on Opening Day. He believes that he's ready, this bad outing notwithstanding.
Feb 20 2013Cueto will not participate in this year's World Baseball Classic, John Fay of the Cincinnati Enquirer reports.The Reds exercised their right to disallow Cueto from taking part in the WBC. An oblique injury forced the right-hander to miss nearly all of last year's NLDS, and it comes as little surprise that Cincinnati wants to be sure he's healthy for the start of the 2013 campaign.
Feb 14 2013Reds manager Dusty Baker would prefer Cueto to skip the WBC, but also understands Cueto's desire to participate, the Cincinnati Enquirer reports.This might be a moot point - Cueto hasn't officially been invited to pitch. But it sounds as if the Reds won't step in the way.
Feb 13 2013Cueto is fully recovered from the oblique strain that knocked him out of the NLDS last season, the Reds' official site reports.Cueto is hopeful that he'll be able to pitch for the Dominican Republic in the WBC, but he has not yet been named to the team. Nonetheless, the Reds are optimistic that he'll be at full capacity this spring.
Jan 24 2013Cueto has been making steady progress in his recovery from a mild right oblique strain suffered in the postseason, the Cincinnati Enquirer reports. "Cueto's in great shape," Reds GM Walt Jocketty said. "We just saw him in the Dominican. We had a group of people there, and they said he's in great physical shape. He should be 100 percent."It appears there's nothing to worry about on the injury front, as Cueto's nearly four months removed from the mild strain that caused him to leave Game 1 of the NLDS after just eight pitches. Often overlooked among the ranks of elite starters due to a merely adequate 7.05 K/9 rate last season, Cueto should providence enough quality in the wins, ERA and WHIP categories to offer a reliable return on investment.
Dec 7 2012Cueto (oblique) has been cleared to resume throwing, John Fay of the Cincinnati Enquirer reports.It appears Cueto is indeed fully recovered from the oblique injury that forced him from Game 1 of the NLDS after recording just one out. He said Friday that he feels good, and that he'll "probably" play in the World Baseball Classic.
Dec 3 2012Cueto has fully recovered from his oblique injury, John Fay of the Cincinnati Enquirer reports.Cueto recorded just one out before exiting Game 1 of the NLDS with the oblique injury that forced him to miss the rest of the series. It was a tough way to end an otherwise fantastic season for the 26-year-old right-hander. Cueto finished fourth in the NL Cy Young vote, with a 12-3 record, a 2.78 ERA and 170 strikeouts.
Oct 10 2012Cueto (oblique) won't be able to throw until he has his full range of motion and is pain free, the Cincinnati Enquirer reports.Cueto is still feeling some pain, so it's no lock that he'll be back for the NLCS should the Reds dispatch the Giants. In the meantime, the Reds will utilize a four-man rotation of Mat Latos, Bronson Arroyo, Homer Bailey and Mike Leake.
Oct 9 2012Cueto has been diagnosed with a mild right oblique strain, MLB.com's Mark Sheldon reports.Tuesday's diagnosis makes clear the type of injury Cueto is dealing with, but the Reds are still unsure as to when he will pitch again. The Reds may opt to remove Cueto from the roster to add another pitcher, but they have not ruled him out for a potential Game 4 either, so his status remains cloudy for now.
Oct 8 2012Cueto (back) will not start Game 3 of the Reds' NLDS series against the Giants, the Cincinnati Enquirer reports.Instead, the Reds will go with Homer Bailey, who churned out a no-hitter in his final start of the regular season. Cueto left Saturday's Game 1 in the first inning with back spasms, but still believes he can return in this series, though it might not be necessary if Bailey can shut down the Giants in Game 3 to wrap up the series for the Reds.
Oct 7 2012Cueto (back) said he's feeling better and hopes to pitch Tuesday in Game 3 of the NLDS series against the Giants, MLB.com reports.Cueto said he felt back pain prior to the game and made a quick exit, leaving after retiring just one batter. It's unknown if the Reds are as confident in Cueto's health as he is, so a Tuesday return remains questionable at this point.
Oct 6 2012Cueto suffered a back injury that forced him to leave Saturday's Game 1 of the NLDS after just one out.He winced in pain following a pitch to Marco Scutaro and there was little question he couldn't continue. The Reds jumped to an early lead in the game anyway, but the playoff quest would become a tough one if Cueto is unable to return for the playoffs. Sam LeCure pitched 1.2 innings and handed it off to Mat Latos in what looks like it's going to be a patchwork game from the Cincy staff.
Oct 3 2012Cueto will start Game 1 of the Reds' first round playoff series with the Giants on Saturday, the San Jose Mercury News reports.Cueto, who went 19-9 with a 2.78 ERA this season, will face off against Matt Cain in San Francisco. The Reds will go with Mat Latos in Game 2, while the Giants are expected to pitch Madison Bumgarner.
Sep 25 2012Cueto picked up his 19th win of the season Tuesday against the Brewers, giving up two runs on five hits over seven innings while striking out five.Cueto has been slightly less effective (and less fortunate) in the second half of the season, posting a 3.48 ERA, compared to a 2.39 ERA before the All-Star break. Nonetheless, Cueto will have an excellent chance to win 20 games for the first time in his career on Sunday against the scuffling Pirates.
Sep 15 2012Cueto only lasted 4.1 innings against the Marlins on Saturday and took the loss after allowing six runs on nine hits.Cueto's September tumble continues. He has allowed 14 runs to the Phillies, Astros and Marlins over his last 12 innings, and his cumulative ERA sits at a season-worst 2.92.
Sep 9 2012Cueto was once again hammered, yielding four runs on nine hits and a walk over four innings, in the Reds' 5-1 defeat to the gutted Astros on Sunday.The majority of the damage resulted from a three-run blast by Houston's Matt Dominguez with two outs in the third. Still, he managed six strikeouts while matching his most brief outing of the season. The Reds' ace will attempt to reverse his current course -- eight earned runs over his past 11 frames -- when he takes on Miami next Saturday.
Sep 3 2012Cueto took the loss Monday against the Phillies, allowing four runs in seven innings of work.Both Jimmy Rollins and John Mayberry Jr. hit home runs off of Cueto. This was the Cy Young hopeful's first start allowing four or more runs since August 2. He has the Astros next on the schedule.
Aug 28 2012Cueto notched his Major League-leading 17th win against the Diamondbacks on Tuesday, giving up just two runs while striking out five in seven strong innings.Cueto - along with Felix Hernandez of the Mariners - is one of the hottest pitchers in baseball, going 8-1 over his last 10 starts with a 2.69 ERA over that span. He continues to prove that last season was no fluke, and his increased K-rate (7.15 K/9) and lowered walk rate (2.04 BB/9) back that up.
Aug 23 2012Cueto lasted just five innings Thursday, allowing two runs and five hits.Cueto needed a whopping 111 pitches to get 15 outs, although he did pitch into the sixth inning. Reliever Jose Arredondo allowed both of Cueto's inherited runners to score, ending the shutout. It was Cueto's shortest outing since he went just 4.2 innings on May 25.
Aug 18 2012Cueto tossed a gem Saturday, allowing two runs on three hits, while striking out eight in a 5-3 win over the Cubs.Alfonso Soriano hit a two-run blast off of Cueto in the first inning, but after that he only allowed two singles over the next seven frames. Cueto is the first National League pitcher to 16 wins, and could easily end up with 20+ this season.
Aug 7 2012Cueto took the loss in Milwaukee Tuesday, surrendering three runs on six hits in seven innings while striking out nine.Cueto pitched well in this game, but a lack of run support resulted in his sixth loss of the season. He reached the nine strikeout mark for the third time in his last four outings. Tuesday night's loss snapped Cueto's five-game win streak.
Aug 2 2012Cueto gave four runs Thursday after noon over 7.1 innings against the Padres, allowing eight hits (including two homers) and a walk while striking out nine.Cueto wasn't at his best early, and needed an IV after the game, but he got better as the game went on and rode the wave of the Reds' run support.
Jul 28 2012Cueto allowed five runs (four earned) over six innings and was the winning pitcher Saturday against the Rockies.He gave up 10 hits while walking two and striking out three. Cueto has been great this season, and even on one of his weaker starts he still picked up his 13th win of the season. His season ERA now stands at 2.39 to go along with 106 strikeouts and 34 walks.
Jul 22 2012Cueto scattered eight hits, with one walk, while allowing just one run over seven innings in the Reds' 2-1 win over Milwaukee on Sunday. He tied his season high with nine strikeouts.The win moves his record 12-5 and drops his ERA to a dazzling 2.23 on the year. One of the most reliable starters so far in 2012, he does face a rather difficult assignment on the road in Colorado next time out.
Jul 18 2012Cueto (blister) threw six shutout innings against the Diamondbacks on Tuesday, allowing four hits and four walks while striking out three.Cueto continues to defy what his strikeout rate would suggest his end result would be. In this start he didn't even induce a high number of ground balls and no double plays. But he's been this new-and-improved version of a pitcher for a season and-a-half now.
Jul 16 2012The Reds confirmed that Cueto's blister has healed enough for him to start Tuesday, the Cincinnati Enquirer reports.If Cueto starts as scheduled Tuesday, the Reds will continue their streak of having just five starters all season long.
Jul 15 2012Cueto (blister) threw a bullpen session Sunday, the Cincinnati Enquirer reports.Cueto said the blister on his right index finger is better and thinks he will be ready to start Tuesday.
Jul 15 2012Cueto (blister) has officially been scratched for Sunday's start against the Cardinals, the Reds' official site reports.The blister on Cueto right index finger will push him back to Tuesday for now. Homer Bailey will start in Cueto's place.
Jul 14 2012The Reds may scratch Cueto from Sunday's start, according to Ken Rosenthal on the FOX broadcast.Rosenthal reports Cueto has a blister. Homer Bailey would be in line to move up and make the Sunday start.
Jul 8 2012Cueto allowed two runs on seven hits and two walks with five strikeouts to win his tenth game over the Padres on Sunday.Cueto also hit two batters and was not his normal self, though he stranded runners to pick up the win. He fells short on making a quality start, snapping his streak at seven.
Jul 3 2012Cueto allowed three runs off seven hits with no walks and seven strikeouts over seven innings against the Dodgers on Tuesday.Cueteo tossed his 14th quality start in 17 outings this season but due to a continued lack of run support, he was unable to pick up a victory for the second start in a row. He's having such a strong year that the outing only bumped his ERA up to 2.35 on the year and he's now got an 86:25 K:BB over 114.2 innings. He'll take on the Padres at pitcher-friendly Petco Park next, so the chances of him surpassing last season's win total are definitely favorable.
Jun 28 2012Cueto didn't have his best stuff at San Francisco on Thursday, but still earned a quality start. He allowed three runs -- two earned -- and six hits over six innings.Cueto also walked four and hit a batter, needing 108 pitches to record 18 outs. He had been on a major roll, allowing just two runs over his previous 23 innings with 24 strikeouts.
Jun 17 2012Cueto held the Mets to just one run on six hits over seven innings in Sunday's win.Cueto struck out eight and walked just one in another pristine outing. His ERA is down to 2.38 and he now has an ERA under 2.40 over the last two seasons, covering 38 starts and 250.2 innings.
Jun 12 2012Cueto picked up his seventh win with a complete game, one-run effort against the Indians on Tuesday.Cueto struck out seven and lowered his ERA to 2.46 in the process. He has picked up right where he left off in 2011, when he threw 156.1 innings with a 2.31 ERA.
Jun 7 2012Cueto struck out six over 7.2 innings Wednesday against the Pirates and gave up three runs on six hits and a walk to enhance his record to 6-3.Cueto continues to limit his walks -- he's handed out just 19 free passes in 78.2 innings -- but his WHIP still resides at the 1.22 mark. Even though he holds a stellar 2.63 ERA, don't be surprised if it continues to rise slowly if he, and the defense behind him, can't limit his hits allowed. Cueto next takes the mound Tuesday against Cleveland.
May 30 2012Cueto put together seven solid innings Wednesday against the Pirates, allowing just two runs, but took the loss. He walked four, allowed five hits and struck out five.The four walks were a season high for Cueto, who in fact had not issued more than two free passes in a game previously. He also hit opposing catcher Rod Barajas twice, so this was just a generally wild outing for Cueto. Although he's lost three of his last four starts, he remains a solid fantasy play.
May 25 2012Cueto was roughed up a bit by the Rockies on Friday, allowing five runs on 11 hits while walking two and striking out three over just 4.2 innings.Cueto was brilliant earlier in the year, but has now had two poor outings in his last three starts. However, despite the recent struggles, he will sport a very respectable 2.53 ERA as he takes on the light-hitting Pirates on the road in his next scheduled start.
May 20 2012Cueto bounced back from his worst outing of the year to hold the Yankees to two runs on eight hits and two walks over seven innings Sunday, getting the win when the Reds rallied in the seventh.Cueto wasn't at his best, then again the circumstances were pretty tough. The Reds got three reasonably good starts in Yankee Stadium over the weekend and took the series.
May 15 2012Cueto had his worst start of the season Tuesday against the Braves, allowing six runs (five earned) on eight hits over four innings.Cueto didn't really have anything working and he allowed a ton of contact, but even with the disaster his ERA sits at 1.89. If anything, this start might say more about the Braves, who are averaging 5.3 runs per game this season and somewhat surprisingly have one of the most dangerous offenses in the NL.
May 9 2012Cueto threw seven shutout innings Wednesday against the Brewers, striking out five and allowing five hits and a walk, but was matched zero for zero by Zack Greinke and didn't earn a decision in the eventual 2-1 Reds win.Cueto has been everything you could ask of him and more this year, as he's been one of the best pitchers in the game early on, allowing a grand total of six earned runs in his seven starts -- and three of those runs came in one game.
May 4 2012Cueto ran his record to 4-0, allowing one run on seven hits, walking none and striking out four in a complete-game win over the Pirates on Friday night.Cueto was never in trouble in this game. With a 1.31 ERA on the season, he has kept pretty much all of his opponents in check all year. Cueto will try to keep it going against the Brewers in Milwaukee the next time out.
Apr 28 2012Cueto held the Astros scoreless in seven innings on Saturday.He gave up five hits and a walk, while striking out three batters and improving to 3-0 on the season. Cueto's next scheduled start is on Friday in Pittsburgh.
Apr 22 2012Cueto held the Cubs to two runs (one earned) over 6.1 innings Sunday, allowing five hits and two walks while striking out seven to get the win.Cueto was a little wilder than the truncated boxscore indicates. He also hit two batters and needed 111 pitches to get into the seventh inning.
Apr 5 2012Cueto tossed seven scoreless innings Thursday to earn the win against the Marlins. He scattered three hits and struck out four. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Cueto has seen a drop in his strikeout rate in each of his first four seasons, but he's probably become a better pitcher in general. If Cueto can stay healthy (he was limited to 24 starts last year and has never topped 200 innings in a season), he could provide a really nice return on investment.
Feb 20 2012Cueto is penciled in to start on Opening Day against the Marlins, MLB.com's Mark Sheldon reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Cueto was limited to 156 innings last season, but his 2.31 ERA, 1.09 WHIP and .220 batting average against were reflective of his effectiveness in 2011 and have earned him the Reds' Opening Day assignment.
Sep 20 2011Cueto (back) has been shut down for the rest of the season, the Reds official site reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: There was optimism that he may return to catch Clayton Kershaw and the ERA title, but it is now official that the righty will be done for the year.
Sep 15 2011Cueto will miss his next start because of a strained muscle in his back, but has not been shut down for the season, the Associated Press reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The interesting side note is that Cueto needs to pitch one more time (likely six innings) to try and officially catch Clayton Kershaw for the ERA title, as he trails the Dodgers ace by just one-hundredth of a point but lacks the required innings as of now. Cueto had been scheduled to pitch this coming Monday, but you'll want to make sure he's out of your lineup for that one.
Sep 14 2011The Reds are still hopeful that Cueto (lat) will be able to pitch again this season, the Cincinnati Enquirer reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Cueto will visit Dr. Tim Kremchek on Thursday to get a better idea of when he can return. "It's in the muscle," manager Dusty Baker said. "That's a good sign. I don't know where he go from here. Hopefully, we got him out of there on time ... I don't know about his next start. But he has two more or three more. We'll see."
Sep 7 2011Cueto went seven innings Wednesday, allowing three runs on seven hits while striking out three in a no-decision against the Cubs. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It's much better than his last outing in which he allowed five runs over five innings, so hopefully he will gradually bring things back to acceptable levels. He'll face the Cubs again in his next scheduled start.
Sep 2 2011Cueto was knocked around for five runs (earned) on eight hits, walking two and striking out two over five innings, but was left with a no-decision in a game the Reds would eventually win 11-8 Friday night. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Cueto was staked to a 5-0 lead having entered the game with a National League best 2.05 ERA, but he couldn't keep the hot-hitting Cardinals at bay. He will attempt to get back on track against the Cubs in Chicago in his next start.
Aug 29 2011Cueto struck out 11 Nationals in seven innings Sunday, allowing two runs on nine hits and a walk. He walked away from the game with a no-decision thanks to a rare bad outing by Aroldis Chapman in the eighth inning. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Cueto remains the NL ERA leader with a 2.05 ERA. He probably doesn't have enough innings to be prominent in the discussion for the NL Cy Young, but it's been a big leap forward for him this year.
Aug 18 2011Cueto cruised through eight shutout innings before giving up a solo home run to Ryan Zimmerman en route to victory over the Nationals on Wednesday. Cueto yielded six hits and struck out five. Cueto has won four of his last six starts. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Cueto has been solid giving up just 9 earned runs over his last seven starts making him a viable #2 pitcher for any fantasy team. On the season, Cueto is 9-5 with a 1.89 ERA
Aug 11 2011Cueto bounced back from his worst outing of the year to throw seven shutout innings against the Rockies on Thursday, striking out nine in the process. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Cueto moved back into the NL ERA lead with the fantastic effort. He had one tough inning, but struck out Carlos Gonzalez with the bases loaded to get out of the jam unscathed.
Jul 31 2011Cueto threw a complete game shutout to help the Reds sweep the Giants this weekend, allowing just three hits and a walk while striking out six. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: With the gem on Sunday, Cueto finally has enough innings to qualify for the NL ERA lead, which he took over by lowering his ERA to 1.72.
Jul 26 2011Cueto allowed six unearned runs on seven hits in five innings against the Mets on Tuesday to take his fourth loss of the year. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Mets' scoring rallies off Cueto were all set up by errors on the part of Joey Votto, Brandon Phillips and Miguel Cairo, so his ERA dropped to from 1.98 to 1.88 in the loss.
Jul 21 2011Cueto delivered yet another effective performance Wednesday against Pittsburgh, striking out four and allowing just a run on four hits and two walks in six innings of work. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Cueto was able to push his ERA, which had snuck just over two, back under to 1.98. He hasn't allowed more than three runs in a game all season long. In truth, Cueto has been pretty lucky to do so well with such a low strikeout rate (5.22 K/9) and a K:BB of less than 2:1, as he's benefited from a .217 BABIP. That will normalize in time, but he'll probably start missing bats eventually. He certainly has the stuff.
Jul 9 2011Cueto allowed three runs on six hits over 6.1 innings against the Brewers on Saturday, but he did not factor into the decision. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Opposing starter Shaun Marcum's stat line was eerily similar to Cueto's, and this game wound up going into extra-innings. Cueto's K-rate has fallen off a cliff of late, as he has only struck out two over his last 14.1 innings of work.
Jul 4 2011Cueto suffered a loss Monday as the Reds fell to the Cardinals, 1-0. Cueto pitched a complete game, allowing one run, six hits and three walks. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Cueto pitched a great game, but was let down by the Reds' offense. While he did pitch well, he failed to strike out a batter in a start for the first time this season. He has very good stuff, but has only been an average strikeout pitcher as he has 48 K's in 76.1 innings pitched this season.
Jun 23 2011Cueto (neck stiffness) allowed one run on two hits and three walks whilst striking out six in Wednesday92s win over the Yankees. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Cueto has won three-straight starts, lowering his ERA to a staggering 1.63 on the season. With a 5-2 record and no sign of slowing down, Cueto is finally having the breakout season his owners have long hoped for.
Jun 22 2011Cueto (neck) will make his next start Wednesday as part of a split doubleheader after Tuesday's game with the Yankees was rained out. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The good news for Cueto owners here is that he'll get additional rest for the soreness he's been experiencing in his neck.
Jun 21 2011Cueto has been pushed back to start Tuesday against the Yankees because of neck stiffness, John Fay of the Cincinnati Enquirer reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Apparently, the injury has been bothering him for a little less than a week and the Reds are using the schedule (Travis Wood is on regular rest Monday anyway) to give Cueto an extra day to recover. It doesn't sound serious at this point, but we'll keep an eye on him leading into Tuesday's start.
Jun 15 2011Cueto went seven innings allowing one unearned run on five hits and one walk to pick up his fourth win of the year Tuesday against the Dodgers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Cueto struck out five and has been solid in eight starts since coming off the disabled list in early May. He has not allowed more than three runs in an outing and has gone at least six innings in all but one of those eight starts.
Jun 5 2011Cueto allowed two runs over seven innings and didn't factor in the decision Saturday against the Dodgers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He allowed five hits while walking one and striking out three. Cueto pitched very well Saturday and deserved to win the game but his bullpen fell apart. His ERA on the season now stands at a stellar 2.27 to go along with 23 strikeouts and 12 walks.
May 30 2011Cueto pitched a complete game loss against the Braves, allowing two runs over eight innings. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The difference in this game was one bad pitch to Martin Prado, who hit a two-run homer to put the Braves ahead 2-1. Still, this 116-pitch outing was a huge effort from Cueto, his second this week, to save the Reds' beleaguered bullpen.
May 25 2011Cueto allowed three runs on seven hits in six innings against the Phillies on Tuesday, but he did not factor into the decision. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 108 pitches were the most he has thrown since returning from the disabled list toward the beginning of May, but pitch count had not been an issue to this point. He threw 69 of those pitches for strikes, but it only resulted in a 1:2 K:BB. He should start against the Braves for his next start.
May 15 2011Cueto held the Cardinals to three unearned runs on three hits in 7.2 innings Saturday to pick up his second win. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He did not allow a baserunner to reach second base until the seventh inning, and all three of the Cards' runs were set up by a pair of infield fielding errors. He allowed a home run Saturday, but he has yet to allow an earned run since returning from the DL last weekend.
May 9 2011Cueto (shoulder) threw six shutout innings in his 2011 debut against the Cubs, getting the win Sunday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Cueto needed 103 pitches to get through his six innings, allowing only five hits and a walk. He struck out four. "My fastball was landing where I wanted it. And I was happy with the location because my fastball was getting good location," Cueto said.
May 3 2011Cueto (shoulder) will start against the Cubs on Sunday, John Fay of the Cincinnati Enquirer reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He was slated to throw another rehab start Friday, but apparently the Reds feel confident about his progress to this point. He threw 99 pitches with good velocity in his most recent outing, so he could go five or more innings in his first start back. His return will push Mike Leake from the rotation.
May 2 2011Cueto (shoulder) will throw another rehab start Friday for Low-A Dayton, the Reds' official site reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He will first have a throwing session in front of Reds pitching coach Bryan Price. "He had good velocity," manager Dusty Baker said. "His pitch count got high early, and he was kind of spinning off away from the target, which Bryan feels is easily repaired."
May 1 2011Cueto threw 99 pitches in a rehab start Sunday, lasting only 4.2 innings while allowing two runs (one earned) on five hits and two strikeouts. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: With the news that Homer Bailey's return has been pushed back to May 10, one has to assume that Cueto will come back even later, as he's been described as being behind Bailey during the rehab process.
Apr 30 2011Cueto (shoulder) will make one more rehab start for Triple-A Louisville before returning from the DL, the Cincinnati Enquirer reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Cueto's last rehab start was his most encouraging - he threw 4.2 innings, allowing three hits and no walks while striking out three. "He threw more strikes, better quality strikes," pitching coach Bryan Price said. "He got up and down five times. We'd like to get him close to 100 pitches the next time. It would be good to get him into the sixth or seventh. It's not a necessity, but it would be a bonus."
Apr 23 2011Cueto (shoulder) will pitch another rehab start Tuesday after getting hit hard on Thursday for Triple-A Louisville. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Cueto threw 61 pitches in his last rehab start, giving up eight runs (five earned) on nine hits and two walks over 1.2 innings. He's probably a couple of rehab starts away from returning.
Apr 20 2011Cueto (shoulder) will make another rehab start at Triple-A Louisville on Thursday, the Associated Press reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: If he's ready to return to the Reds' rotation after Thursday's outing, Cueto could theoretically pitch as early as Tuesday. That said, we'll have to wait and see how he responds to Thursday's outing before making plans to activate him.
Apr 17 2011Cueto (shoulder) did reasonably well in Saturday's rehab start, throwing 3.1 innings, allowing two runs on two hits and two walks while striking out four, the Cincinnati Enquirer reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Reds plan to have Cueto make two more rehab starts for Triple-A Louisville before he can return.
Apr 14 2011Cueto (triceps) is expected to begin his rehab assignment with Triple-A Louisville on Saturday, reports the Reds Official Site. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After throwing two innings during a simulated game Monday in Goodyear, Ariz., Cueto said, "I felt good. I threw every pitch. I'm ready for Louisville." After a couple successful rehab starts, Cueto should be well on his way to returning from the DL.
Apr 11 2011Cueto (shoulder) threw 34 pitches in an extended spring training game Monday, the Reds' official site reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Cueto remains on target to begin a rehab assignment Saturday at Triple-A Louisville.
Apr 10 2011Cueto (shoulder) will begin his Triple-A rehab assignment on April 16, assuming everything goes well in his two innings Monday in extended spring training, the Reds' official site reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Presumably Cueto will need at least a couple of rehab starts before he's ready to return from the DL.
Apr 8 2011Cueto (shoulder) will throw 35-to-40 pitches in extended spring training Monday, the Reds' official site reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Cueto could then get put on a program for an official rehab assignment if all goes well Monday.
Apr 5 2011Cueto (shoulder) threw 37 pitches during a bullpen session Tuesday, John Fay of the Cincinnati Enquirer reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Cueto did not report any problems afterward, so he will next appear in a minor league game when the Reds play in Arizona this weekend. Cueto will be eligible to be activated from the disabled list Wednesday, so he could be back in the rotation after a couple minor league appearances if he continues making sound progress.
Apr 2 2011Cueto (shoulder) is throwing from 120 feet with some decent zip, the Cincinnati Enquirer reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Cueto is probably ahead of teammate Homer Bailey in his recovery. "Both are progressing very well," manager Dusty Baker said. "We really had to put a governor on Cueto because really wants to get out there. Homer said he's not feeling any pain. Both of them are in outstanding shape. The better shape you're in, the better chance you have to get back in a shorter period of time. What that exact times is I can't tell. I hope and anticipate it's not as long as originally diagnosed."
Mar 28 2011Cueto (shoulder) threw from 50 feet Monday and hopes to return in approximately two weeks, John Fay of the Cincinnati Enquirer reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He'll open the season on the DL, but keep an eye on how much he's able to stretch out in the coming weeks since that will ultimately lead to a clearer timetable regarding when he'll actually be able to rejoin the Reds' rotation.
Mar 24 2011Cueto's shoulder symptoms have subsided, and he's working on a strengthening program, the Cincinnati Enquirer reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He's four days into his week-to-10 days of not throwing. We'll still expect him to be out until mid-April, at least.
Mar 21 2011Cueto, who was originally diagnosed with biceps tendinitis, has now been diagnosed with mild shoulder inflammation and will be shut down from throwing for seven to 10 days, the Reds' official site reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: This means that Cueto will begin the year on the DL, and he might miss the whole month of April. It also means that probably all three of Homer Bailey, Travis Wood and Mike Leake will begin the year in the rotation.
Mar 20 2011Cueto emphasized that his injury is only to his biceps, and not to his elbow or shoulder, the Cincinnati Enquirer's Tom Groeschen reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: That isn't necessarily reassuring - biceps injury can also lead to further arm troubles. At any rate, we'll find out more following Monday's exam. Given how little he has pitched in the last 10 days, it's hard to believe that Cueto will be ready for his first turn in the rotation, regardless of the exam's results.
Mar 19 2011Cueto (biceps) has flown back to Cincinnati to be checked out Monday, the Cincinnati Enquirer reports. However, pitching coach Bryan Price downplayed the injury. "It's not a major issue or I don't think it is," Price said. "But I'm not a doctor. It's better than it was the last time but it's not 100 percent. We just didn't want to take a chance of making it worse." ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Cueto left Saturday's start after one inning due to a biceps injury. Despite Price's optimism, it's still concerning that Cueto would travel to Cincinnati for an exam. Even if the injury is minor, any setback could put his status for the start of the season in doubt.
Mar 16 2011Cueto (biceps) played long toss Wednesday and is scheduled to start Saturday against Colorado, Mark Shelton of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: There's reason to believe that Cueto might be ready for the start of the season if he's able to make it through his weekend game action without a setback, but he's not completely out of the woods just yet.
Mar 15 2011Cueto (biceps tendinitis) played catch on the side Monday, throwing for the first time since leaving his last spring training start, the Reds' official site reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Cueto's first mound session will be Wednesday, after which we'll have a better idea if he can be ready for the start of the season.
Mar 12 2011Cueto was examined again Saturday morning by the Reds' team physician, but his diagnosis remains the same - stiffness in the biceps and right forearm, the Dayton Daily News reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Cueto will not throw Saturday or Sunday, and will be examined again Monday. This still seems to be more precautionary than anything else.
Mar 11 2011Cueto was removed from Friday's spring training game for precautionary purposes, and the location of the injury is promising, the Cincinnati Enquirer reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Though things can often get worse the day or two after such an injury, at least for now the Reds are downplaying it. Reds trainer Paul Lessard said: "He had tightness in his mid-forearm, not the elbow, which is good. Rather than keep sending him out there, we set him down so it doesn't turn into anything. It was more precautionary than anything else."
Mar 2 2011Cueto was able to work three innings in his spring training debut Tuesday, allowing two runs on three hits. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: So long as there's no disaster or injury, the results of the outing aren't very relevant, only that Cueto was able to get his work in.
Jan 20 2011Cueto has agreed to a four-year, $27 million contract with the Reds, reports Enrique Rojas of ESPN Deportes. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Cueto was under team control for the next three seasons, so this deal buys out one year of free agency. Last year, Cueto posted a career-best 3.64 ERA by sacrificing a few strikeouts for efficiency and control. Expect a similar performance in 2011.
Oct 3 2010Cueto will start Game 3 of the NLDS for the Reds, no matter who their opponent ends up being, the Reds' official site reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The top three of the rotation are set - Edinson Volquez, Bronson Arroyo and Cueto. Homer Bailey and Travis Wood will be available in relief for those first three games if needed.
Sep 29 2010Cueto held the Astros to two runs - one earned - on eight hits and no walks in Wednesday's loss to the Astros. Cueto took a ball off of his calf in the game, but stayed in afterward and reported only minimal soreness, the Cincinnati Enquirer reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Cueto got no run support because the Reds started their futures team after clinching a playoff spot Tuesday night. He has struggled lately, but this is a positive start heading into the playoffs.
Sep 22 2010Cueto was knocked around for eight runs in 1.1 innings in Wednesday's loss to the Brewers. After the game, Cueto spotted a mechanical flaw that he believes took away the movement in his pitches, the Cincinnati Enquirer reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Cueto threw just 24 strikes in 49 pitches, which gave him three walks in his brief outing. And when he put the ball over the plate, the Brewers had no trouble hitting it as they racked up eight hits. Cueto is better than this, but it remains to be seen if he will make one or two more starts as the Reds prepare to align their postseason rotation.
Sep 13 2010Cueto threw seven shutout innings against the Pirates on Sunday, only to get a no-decision when Francisco Cordero blew the save in the ninth. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Pirates are largely responsible for many of Cueto's strong overall numbers. He has thrown 33 innings against them, more than against anyone else, allowing just four runs and 15 hits.
Sep 7 2010Cueto (personal) allowed four runs (three earned) on seven hits in six innings Tuesday to take his fifth loss of the year. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He returned from a family emergency in time to make the start, which wasn't half-bad. Carlos Gonzalez's three-run home run was Cueto's big failing in this one, and 11 of the 17 home runs he has allowed this season have come on the road.
Sep 3 2010Cueto, who left the team on Friday to attend to a family emergency, is expected to return in time for his scheduled start on Tuesday, reports Mark Sheldon of MLB.com. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It wasn't immediately clear if Cueto would be able to make his next start when the news broke, but Reds' manager Dusty Baker said they are planning on having him back.
Sep 2 2010Cueto racked up 108 pitches in six innings on Wednesday, but held the Brewers to one run in a no-decision. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Cueto seems on the verge of becoming Cincinnati's ace, but he continues to get pulled relatively early despite mostly positive results. He has gone more than six innings seven times in 26 starts.
Aug 28 2010Cueto struck out eight and did not walk a batter while holding the Cubs to one run on six hits over eight innings on Friday night. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He shut out the Cubs for five innings in his only other start against them this season. Cueto is now 12-4 after picking up the victory on Friday night. He'll take the ball again on Wednesday against the Brewers for his next start.
Aug 23 2010Cueto was rocked in his first game back from suspension on Saturday night, giving up five runs on five hits over three innings. He allowed four homers in the effort. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The fifth run came on a bases loaded walk, and he also walked three batters total in the first inning. Essentially, Cueto's command in and out of the strike zone was off. "He couldn't find the strike zone," manager Dusty Baker said. "That was one thing we were fearful of with that long layoff. He might have been overthrowing and lost his rhythm."
Aug 21 2010Cueto will return from his seven-game suspension on Saturday night against the Dodgers, the Cincinnati Enquirer reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Reds did their best to keep Cueto on schedule with simulated games and the like. A few other pitchers have struggled a little coming back from an extended rest (Phil Hughes comes to mind), so don't be surprised if Cueto isn't sharp.
Aug 15 2010Cueto (suspension) threw a simulated game Saturday, the Reds' official site reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He threw about 41 pitches against his teammates, as he will miss his scheduled Sunday start. Cueto will not make a real start until August 21.
Aug 13 2010Cueto will not appeal his seven-game suspension and will begin serving his punishment on Friday, the Reds' official site reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: As a result, Homer Bailey will start Sunday in Cueto's place. Cueto will be eligible to return as early as Aug. 20, though the Reds have not yet announced when his next start will be.
Aug 12 2010Cueto will be suspended seven games for his role in Tuesday's benches-clearing fracas with the Cardinals, the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Cueto will likely miss at least one start, but the timing of his suspension could change depending on whether he decides to appeal. Both teams' managers were hit with two-game suspensions and numerous other players were issued fines.
Aug 11 2010Cueto allowed five runs (four earned) on seven hits over 5.1 innings against the Cardinals Tuesday to take his third loss of the year. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He posted his first walk-less start since May 11 in Tuesday's four-K game. Cueto has crossed the 100-pitch threshold in 11 of his last 12 starts, and he should pass the 170-inning barrier for the third straight season. It's also worth noting that Cueto was in the middle of a first-inning bench-clearing fracas, and he's as likely as any player to receive a suspension for his actions.
Aug 4 2010Cueto struck out six and walked two while holding the Pirates to one run on three hits over six innings on Wednesday afternoon. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He improved to 11-2 with the win in what continues to be a quietly impressive season from the 24-year-old. Cueto has only allowed 11 homers in 136 innings this season, which has been a significant improvement from his first two campaigns with the Reds where he gave up 29 in 174 innings (2008) and 24 in 171.1 innings (2009) thanks in part to his hitter-friendly home park in Cincinnati.
Jul 24 2010Cueto beat the flu to beat the Astros Saturday. He held them to four hits over eight scoreless innings to pick up his 10th win of the year. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He threw a season-high 122 pitches in this one, 78 of which went for strikes. Cueto may be able to attribute some of his 2010 success to limiting opponents' long balls - he has only allowed one over his last nine starts and has only surrendered nine on the year.
Jul 23 2010Cueto is dealing with the flu and is not certain to make his scheduled start on Saturday, John Fay of the Cincinnati Enquirer reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: If Cueto is unable to start, Sam LeCure will be recalled from Triple-A Louisville to take his place.
Jul 19 2010Cueto improved to 9-2 on the year by beating the Nationals on Monday. He gave up two runs on four hits over six innings. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Cueto also walked four and struck out four, but he managed to remain mostly effective despite enduring a 42-minute rain delay. He sports a 3.39 ERA and 1.29 WHIP with an 83:40 K:BB ratio over 116.2 innings this season.
Jul 8 2010Cueto pitched seven strong innings at Philadelphia on Thursday, but recorded a no-decision. He allowed just two runs -- one earned -- and four hits while striking out three. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The game went into extra innings, but Cueto got very little run support for the second straight time on the mound. Cueto hasn't been striking out many batters lately, although the results have been great. Over his last five starts (32.2 innings), Cueto has just 14 Ks but has posted an 0.83 ERA over that period.
Jun 28 2010Cueto recorded a win Monday and improved his record to 8-2 on the season as the Reds defeated the Phillies, 7-3. He pitched eight innings and allowed one run, six hits and two walks. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Cueto has now allowed only two runs in his last 20.2 innings pitched. While he has been a good source of strikeouts, he did fail to record a strikeout in this game, marking only the second time he has done that this season.
Jun 23 2010Cueto pitched seven shutout innings against the Athletics on Wednesday and moved to 7-2 on the season. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Cueto had not been having a good June, but he has allowed one run in 12.1 innings over his last two starts, so he could be getting back on the right track. He faces the Phillies in two of his three remaining starts before the All-Star break.
Jun 18 2010Cueto was not involved in the decision Friday after allowing one run in 5.2 innings against Cliff Lee and the Mariners. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Just 64 strikes in 115 pitches shortened Cueto's night. Cueto continues his solid year at 6-1 with a 4.30 ERA and 70:25 K:BB in 83.2 innings.
Jun 12 2010Cueto was handed his sixth win of the season on Saturday despite giving up five runs on five hits and four walks over six innings against the Royals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Royals' futility and warmth of his own team's bats is what gave Cueto a positive result in an otherwise dismal effort. He's given up eight, four, and five runs in his last three starts, and his dominant May is quickly being forgotten. Knowing what he's capable of makes it tempting to hold on to the hurler, but watching him struggle through a third straight start means it may be time to cut him loose until he gets hot again.
Jun 7 2010Cueto didn92t record a decision Monday as the Reds lost to the Giants, 6-5. He pitched six innings and allowed four runs, 10 hits and one walk to go along with five strikeouts. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Cueto has now allowed 12 runs over his last two starts and his ERA has risen to 4.25 for the season. While he had a sparkling 1.59 ERA for the month of May, don92t forget that he had a 5.33 ERA for the month of April. Don92t panic yet, but expect him to be inconsistent at times this season, which is not uncommon for young starters.
Jun 2 2010Cueto allowed eight runs on 10 hits in five innings against the Cardinals Tuesday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He was spared the loss thanks to a resilient Reds' offense, but he clearly didn't have "it" on Tuesday. He did not strike out a batter, but did allow two home runs and a walk over his 84 pitches. Still, he's had too much success of late for anyone to pull the plug.
May 27 2010Cueto (finger) shut down Pittsburgh on Thursday to earn his fifth win of the season, scattering three hits over six scoreless innings. Cueto walked two and struck out a season-high nine batters. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After a shaky April, Cueto has been lights out in May, going 4-0 with an ERA of 1.59 and 37:7 K:BB ratio over 34 innings. The blister Cueto developed in his last start didn't appear to be an issue on Thursday, so he should be fine moving forward.
May 24 2010Cueto (finger) will throw a bullpen session on Tuesday, the Cincinnati Enquirer's John Fay reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Cueto admitted that his finger still hurts, so Tuesday's bullpen session will likely go a long way toward determining Cueto's status for Thursday's scheduled start.
May 23 2010Cueto's outing on Saturday was cut a little short because of a blood blister on his right index finger, the Cincinnati Enquirer reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Cueto and the Reds suggested that he probably won't miss his next start as a result.
May 17 2010Cueto continued to impress in a win Monday, as he held the Brewers to just one run over seven innings. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Cueto allowed seven hits, walked one and struck out seven in the victory that improved his season record to 3-1. Over his past three outings, he's posted a 23:3 K:BB ratio. Maybe the light has finally turned on - he's a must-own in all formats right now.
May 11 2010Cueto threw a one-hit complete game against the Pirates Tuesday to pick up his second win of the season. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He struck out eight for the second consecutive game, but he did not walk a batter this time. The complete game is the first in Cueto's career, and it is his first start over six innings this season.
May 6 2010Cueto struck out eight and walked two, but gave up three runs on seven hits over six innings against the Mets on Wednesday afternoon. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Once again, Cueto racked up a high pitch count (118), and he was working out of jams on multiple occasions Wednesday. As consistency goes, there hasn't been much to speak of from Cueto in his first six starts (just two quality outings so far), but his ability to miss bats and still high ceiling at age 24 will continue to make him an intriguing, albeit risky, option for fantasy owners.
May 1 2010Cueto got the win on Friday night against the Cardinals after allowing two runs over five innings. He allowed five hits and a walk while striking out three. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Cueto probably would have worked at least one more inning (82 pitches through five), but the game had a rain delay that lasted over two hours before the bottom of the sixth could start.
Apr 25 2010Cueto's start was pushed from Friday to Saturday due to a side injury, the Cincinnati Enquirer reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The injury doesn't sound serious and Cueto should be fine going forward. He pitched fairly well on Saturday with seven hits and one walk in six innings, but two home runs allowed helped earn Cueto the loss.
Apr 24 2010Cueto gave up five runs on seven hits over six innings against the Padres on Saturday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It was his first decision of the season, but it was a loss as Cueto was knocked around a bit despite striking out five and only walking one on Saturday. On another positive note, Cueto needed just 89 pitches to get through six frames (59 strikes), so he was actually pretty efficient from a pitch count perspective during Saturday's start.
Apr 23 2010Cueto, who was originally scheduled to start Friday, will be pushed back a day and start Saturday against the Padres, John Fayman of the Cincinnati Enquirer reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The club wanted to give Cueto an extra day of rest so he'll start Saturday, with Bronson Arroyo getting the nod Friday.
Apr 18 2010Cueto struggled early on Saturday, giving up three runs over the first two innings, but settled down to throw three scoreless innings after that. He got a no-decision after Francisco Cordero blew the save in the ninth. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Cueto still isn't being very pitch-efficient, needing 103 pitches to get through five innings. He allowed five hits and four walks while striking out four.
Apr 12 2010Cueto struck out two and walked one, but gave up four runs on nine hits over five innings on Monday night. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He needed 112 pitches to get through the outing, but Cueto and the Reds benefited from a trio of long balls against Florida starter Ricky Nolasco. Monday's start goes down the books as a no-decision for Cueto, but the biggest positive to take away from this outing is the one walk. Even that, may have been the byproduct of a free-swinging Florida lineup than anything else considering his high pitch count.
Apr 7 2010Cueto allowed two runs on five hits over six innings of work Wednesday against the Cardinals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He didn't put up a good K:BB ratio (3:3), but did a good job holding Albert Pujols, Matt Holliday & Co. in check.
Apr 1 2010Cueto, who felt tightness in his back during the pregame warmup, surrendered five earned runs on 10 hits against the Rangers on Thursday, the Cincinnati Enquirer reports. Reds trainer Tomas Vera suggested it wasn't a big injury. "It's just stiffness," Vera said. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Cueto struck out six and walked just one, which is normally going to lead to a successful day, not a shelling. Either the Rangers' hitters were lucky to find the holes in the defense, or Cueto's pitches were missing something that allowed them to jump off the bat. Keep an eye out for further developments on Cueto's back tightness.
Mar 11 2010Cueto rebounded from his iffy first spring start on Thursday, surrendering just one hit and one walk in three scoreless innings against the Brewers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Per the Associated Press, Cueto said, "I was working on using my legs to step more toward home plate." It would be nice to see Cueto start finding the strikeout stat column in bulk as he did two years ago, but simple continued progress this spring is good too.
Mar 6 2010Cueto allowed four runs (two earned) in his first two innings of work this spring, striking out four while walking just one. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: As the two unearned runs suggest, not all of the damage against Cueto was his fault. "He threw the ball good," manager Dusty Baker said. "After we made the error, that opened the gates. He was working on his change and his cutter. He made some quality pitches, but he got some balls in the heart of the plate."
Oct 5 2009Cueto is contractually barred from pitching in winter ball this year, the Cincinnati Enquirer reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Cueto topped 170 innings for the year, even with a DL trip for a sore shoulder. That kicks in an "extreme fatigue" clause, which really should be renamed a common sense clause.
Oct 4 2009Cueto held the Pirates to four runs on five hits in six innings Saturday to finish the season at 11-11. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He only threw 66 of his 109 pitches for strikes, and he allowed four walks (to six strikeouts). He posted a 25:14 K:BB over his last five starts
Sep 29 2009Cueto gave up three runs on six hits and five walks over 7.1 innings, striking out five, in Sunday's loss to the Astros. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Cueto's control was a little off on Sunday, but generally he's been pretty good since returning from the DL. He's 2-1 with a 3.18 ERA over five starts since his return.
Sep 23 2009Cueto held the Pirates to two runs on nine hits in five innings and did not walk a batter to get the win on Tuesday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Cueto worked deep into counts as he ran his pitch count over 100 in five innings, albeit without a walk and with just two strikeouts.
Sep 21 2009Cueto (flu) threw a bullpen session on Sunday and declared himself ready for Tuesday's start, the Associated Press reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Cueto will get the Pirates in Pittsburgh, a team he's 4-2 against with a 3.34 ERA and 40:10 K:BB ratio in six career starts. As a result, he is a good gamble for owners trying to grind out a fantasy title down the stretch.
Sep 20 2009Cueto was scratched from Sunday's start because he is still recovering from flu-like symptoms, the Associated Press reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Reds made tentative plans for a Sunday start for Cueto, who missed his start Thursday because of illness as well. Manager Dusty Baker said he hopes Cueto can start Tuesday in Pittsburgh.
Sep 17 2009Cueto will probably miss his Thursday start because of an illness, the Reds' official site reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: "We sent him home. I doubt that he'll be better tomorrow. He might be, but he'll probably feel weak," manager Dusty Baker said Wednesday. Matt Maloney will make the start if Cueto can't.
Sep 13 2009Cueto struck out three and walked three while holding the Cubs to three runs on four hits over 5.1 innings on Saturday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He did not factor in the decision, as the Cubs rallied against the Cincinnati bullpen before the Reds returned the favor to go ahead for good in the ninth inning. Long term, Cueto needs to be more efficient with his pitch count and get deeper into games. He hasn't gotten through seven innings since June 9, a span of 15 starts.
Sep 7 2009Cueto allowed just one run on three hits in six innings Sunday against the Braves. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Cueto struck out nine and walked two. He's allowed just one run in 11 innings since coming off the disabled list.
Sep 2 2009Cueto was hitting 91-to-93 mph regularly in Monday's win over the Pirates, the Cincinnati Enquirer reports. The Reds kept Cueto on a pitch-count of 75-to-90 pitches, ultimately lifting him after five innings and 85 pitches. He allowed just one run to get the win. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: This was a promising step for Cueto, but the Reds should still be cautious with Cueto in September to make sure he doesn't get overworked. "The ball was coming out of his hand and had some life on it," manager Dusty Baker said. "He had much better location."
Sep 1 2009The Reds activated Cueto (shoulder) from the disabled list Monday to start the second game of Cincinnati's doubleheader against the Pirates, the Associated Press reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Cueto lost six consecutive decisions before sitting on the DL for two weeks, so curb your enthusiasm about his first start back.
Aug 27 2009The Reds still plan on using Cueto as a starter in an Aug. 31 doubleheader, the team's official site reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Pitching coach Dick Pole said Cueto felt fine after a 56-pitch session Wednesday. He will start against the Pirates, but it may be wise to temper expectations for his first game back.
Aug 20 2009Cueto (hip) was placed on the 15-day DL on Wednesday with shoulder inflammation, the Cincinnati Enquirer reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The move was made retroactively, so the plan is for Cueto to return for one of the games of a doubleheader on Aug. 31. Micah Owings will step into Cueto's spot in the rotation beginning on Friday.
Aug 17 2009The Reds will probably skip Cueto (hip) for his next start, the Cincinnati Enquirer reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It's more about preserving Cueto and addressing his recent slump than it is about his hip. "I've got to talk to Walt (Jocketty) and Dickie (Pole)," manager Dusty Baker said. "We started him later in the second half. we didn't skip him. But we've kept him on rotation with days off. We've watched his pitch count. We've taken him out when he wanted to stay in. He says, 'I'm fine. I'm fine.' We're trying to preserve him."
Aug 16 2009The Nationals blasted Cueto (hip) for seven runs on eight hits in 2.2 innings Saturday. He struck out one. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: "I don't feel tired or pain," Cueto told the Cincinnati Enquirer. "But the ball's not coming out of my hand good." Not coming out of his hand good is right - he has not won a start since July 1, and he has now allowed 39 earned runs on 58 hits in 33 innings. The Reds believe fatigue may be a factor (he pitched in Winter Ball and the WBC), so they could limit his innings in September.
Aug 12 2009Cueto (tight hip flexor) won't miss his next start, the Cincinnati Enquirer reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Cueto was able to stretch and run before Tuesday's game against the Cards. "It must have been a cramp," manager Dusty Baker said. "He's a lot better. It's very good news."
Aug 11 2009Cueto left Monday's game after two innings due to an injured hip incurred while running out a grounder, according to the Associated Press. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Cueto hasn't won since July 1st, so don't be surprised if, injury or no, he sees the DL in the near future.
Aug 6 2009Cueto lost for the fifth time in his last six starts on Tuesday, giving up five runs over 5.2 innings. He allowed two walks and seven hits (including a leadoff homer by Kosuke Fukudome) while striking out four. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Cueto hasn't been helped by the Reds' utter lack of run support, but he also has a 9.85 ERA over this recent stretch.
Jul 26 2009Cueto gave up four runs on nine hits in six innings of work, while striking out four and walking three in Saturday's 5-3 loss to the Cubs. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Despite taking the loss, Cueto, who gave up a pair of homers, didn't pitch all that bad. Overall though, his last really good start was July 1, when he held Arizona to one hit and no runs over six innings in 1-0 win. The gaudy numbers that he boasted early on have now morphed into an 8-7 record, with an ERA of 3.78.
Jul 20 2009Cueto went six innings Sunday against the Brewers, allowing three runs on 10 hits. He struck out five and walked one. After giving up three early runs, Cueto worked with catcher Ryan Hanigan to change his approach, using more secondary pitches, the Reds' official site reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Cueto left with the game tied and didn't factor into the decision despite the Reds' eventual win. He had a 20.65 ERA in his last two starts before the All-Star break, so this quality start will be sure to please fantasy owners.
Jul 13 2009Cueto will get eight days of rest before his next start, which will be on next Sunday against the Brewers, the Cincinnati Enquirer reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Reds rotation after the break will be in this order: Homer Bailey, Bronson Arroyo, Aaron Harang, Johnny Cueto and Micah Owings.
Jul 12 2009Cueto allowed four runs on nine hits in five innings Saturday to pick up his sixth loss of the season. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He struck out four, walked two and 62 of his 101 pitches went for strikes. It is nice to see him rebound from his past outing, in which he could not make it out of the first inning against the Phillies.
Jul 7 2009Cueto didn't have a thing in Monday's start at Philadelphia, getting chased in the first inning. He only retired two of the 11 men he faced, and wound up allowing nine runs (and two homers). ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: There was nothing cheap about the runs Philadelphia scored - every hit against Cueto was struck sharply, and he wasn't squeezed on any of his three walks. It's possible that this was merely an isolated poor turn for Cueto, but keep in mind he had some lower-back stiffness in his last turn. His next scheduled start comes Saturday at New York.
Jul 2 2009Cueto held the Diamondbacks to one run in six scoreless innings Wednesday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: According to the Associated Press, Cueto dealt with a stiff lower back, which may have contributed to the four walks he dealt. All four of those walks came in the first two innings and were negated by eight strikeouts. The 108 pitches in six innings may have not been healthy for his back, but his 2.69 surely is.
Jun 26 2009Cueto allowed five runs on five hits in six innings Thursday, but was bailed out by his offense and received his seventh win. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Cueto has now been roughed up in his past two outings, during which he's allowed 10 runs on 15 hits, including four homers, in 10.2 innings.
Jun 21 2009Cueto allowed five runs on 10 hits in 4.2 innings against the White Sox Saturday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He would up with the no-decision in this battle of the bullpens. The Great American Ballpark played like the Great American Ballpark in this one, and all five runs scored off Cueto came via the longball. The sluggers who went long off Cueto: Gordon Beckham (his first career shot), Scott Podsednik (second of the season) and A.J. Pierzynski (seventh). Cueto should be able to bounceback in his next start if he keeps the ball in the field of play.
Jun 15 2009Cueto might request Jerry Hairston Jr. out of the starting lineup in his next start. Two Hairston throwing errors led to five unearned runs as Cueto tumbled, 7-1, Sunday afternoon at Kansas City. Despite the misfortune, Cueto finished with a nice line of eight baserunners and no earned runs in six innings. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Cueto owns a remarkable 2.17 ERA and 1.07 WHIP, but only holds a 6-4 record to show for it. What more can a guy do3F
Jun 10 2009Cueto pitched well against the Nationals, allowing one run on Elijah Dukes' solo shot in seven innings. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Cueto's focus this season is cutting down on his walks and he has been better than last season in that regard. However, he now has three games in which he has walked four or more and he has not had to pay for it in those outings. While he has a quality start in nine of his last ten, he is more likely to get rocked in one of those outings where he has trouble with his location.
Jun 3 2009Cueto held the Cardinals to one run on seven hits in 6.1 innings Wednesday in picking up his fifth win of the season. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He struck out three and walked none, the third time he has walked none this season. On the other hand, he has had three outings of 3+ walks. The Cardinals were unable to string anything together against Cueto, getting more than one hit in the seventh before he was pulled.
May 29 2009Cueto allowed just three hits on Friday against the Brewers, but two of them were homers and that was enough for him to give up three runs in the 3-2 loss. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Cueto's command was a little off on Friday night - he gave up four walks and threw 40 balls among his 104 pitches. Gopher balls were a problem for Cueto last year, as he allowed 29 of them. He's up to seven homers allowed this year.
May 19 2009Cueto fell to 4-2 after allowing four runs on seven hits over seven innings against the Phillies on Tuesday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He struck out four and did not walk a batter, so the good news is that his command (2.37 BB/9IP) continues to be significantly improved over last season. Cueto will get his second start of the week against the Indians on Sunday at Great American Ball Park.
May 13 2009Cueto gave up three runs on four hits and two walks, striking out four to get the win against the Diamondbacks on Wednesday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Cueto gave up more than one earned run for the first time since his first start of the season. He improved to 4-1 on the season, and his ERA remains below 2.00, at 1.93.
Apr 27 2009Cueto pitched seven strong innings in Monday's 4-1 loss to Houston, giving up one run and seven hits. Cueto had five strikeouts against just one walk. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Cueto got a no-decision with his only mistake coming on a Lance Berkman home run in the sixth inning. Cueto walked six in his start on April 17, but has issued just one free pass over his last two games. Another key for Cueto, who lowered his ERA to 2.19, so far this season has been his ability to keep the ball in the park. He's given up just one homer over 24.2 innings after surrendering 29 longballs last year.
Apr 22 2009Cueto allowed four hits in seven scoreless innings against the Cubs Wednesday to pick up his first win of the season. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He struck out three and walked none while throwing 68 strikes to 40 balls. He lowered his ERA from 4.22 to 2.55 in the effort.
Apr 17 2009Cueto only lasted 4.2 innings on Friday night, allowing six walks and throwing 42 balls among his 88 pitches. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It was a happy accident that he escaped allowing just one run. The Reds' bullpen came up strong, however, picking him up in the fifth and for the rest of the game. He walked in a run in the fifth inning to prompt his removal from the game.
Apr 11 2009Cueto gave up four runs on eight hits over six innings to get the loss against the Pirates on Saturday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Pirates got to Cueto early, with Nate McLouth hitting a two-run homer off him in the first inning. He rallied to retire the last seven batters he faced, and struck out nine overall.
Apr 10 2009Cueto's scheduled start against the Pirates on Friday was postponed due to rain, the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Reds will simply push Cueto back a day, sending him against Paul Maholm on Saturday. Saturday's starter, Micah Owings, will get bumped from the rotation until his next scheduled start on Wednesday.
Mar 25 2009Cueto threw six scoreless innings against the Red Sox on Wednesday, needing only 69 pitches to get there. Because the Reds wanted to stretch him out, he then threw 20 more pitches in a bullpen session afterward, the Cincinnati Enquirer reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Cueto's pitch-efficiency is a really encouraging sign - he had a really difficult time working deep into games last year.
Mar 10 2009Cueto twisted an ankle covering first base in his WBC start for the Dominican Republic on Sunday, but was fine on Monday, the Dayton Daily News reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Cueto was superb in the start, throwing 4.2 scoreless innings against Panama, striking out five in the process. His DR teammates face an elimination game against the Netherlands.
Feb 25 2009Cueto threw three hitless innings in his spring training debut on Wednesday, striking out three and walking one. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Like teammate Edinson Volquez, this was Cueto's only spring training outing before joining the Dominican Republic team for the WBC.
Feb 21 2009Cueto has decided to pitch for the Dominican Republic in the World Baseball Classic, joining teammate Edinson Volquez, the Reds' official site reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Cueto was selected for the team last month, but hadn't yet committed to playing before Saturday.
Sep 15 2008Though Cueto allowed just one run over five innings, he reverted back to his early-season wild ways, walking six while needing 115 pitches. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: If Cueto is to make the leap next year, he's going to have to find a way to be more pitch-efficient. There have been far too many outings where he was only able to pitch five or six innings before his pitch-count got prohibitively high.
Sep 6 2008Cueto (elbow) was pretty mediocre in Saturday's loss to the Cubs, giving up five runs on eight hits, including two homers to Alfonso Soriano. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Cueto has had problems with the longball all season long, so don't necessarily chalk this outing up to his recent injury.
Sep 2 2008Cueto (elbow) is expected to return to the Reds' rotation on Saturday against the Cubs, the Reds' official site reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Cueto's return is good news considering that with the Reds out of playoff contention, he would have likely been shut down for the season if there was anything seriously wrong with him. He apparently pitched without any problems in a bullpen session on Sunday. "If something was wrong with him, I would have no problem shutting him down," Reds manager Dusty Baker said. "The trainers and doctors gave him clearance. That's what I have to go on."
Aug 26 2008Cueto (elbow) will miss at least one start after being diagnosed with a posterior strain of his right elbow, the Oxford Press reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: With 155 innings logged this season, the Reds may opt to shut down Cueto the rest of the way. That's only speculation at this point, but with nothing left to play for, the Reds have no reason to jeopardize their future by trying to force a few more starts out of him in September.
Aug 24 2008Cueto left Sunday's game after four innings with a triceps injury. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He was throwing a no-hitter through three, but had allowed three walks. Nick Massett came in to pitch.
Aug 19 2008Cueto produced another solid outing on Tuesday, allowing one run in seven innings to the Cubs, but he took a tough luck loss. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Unfortunately for Cueto, the Reds' offense was inept against the Cubs. He may have turned a corner after a difficult mid-season stretch. He seems to throw a lot of pitches, but he has a good shot at hovering around 200 innings pitched, which is not bad for his age.
Aug 14 2008Cueto had a short but effective start at Pittsburgh Thursday, allowing four hits and one run over five innings. He walked three, struck out seven, and picked up his eighth win of the year. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: A line like that will run your pitch count up; Cueto needed 95 pitches for the stint. He dropped his ERA to 4.90 with the solid outing, and his tasty 136 strikeouts over 145 innings will put him on a lot of sleeper lists next spring.
Aug 3 2008Cueto gave up four first-inning runs (three earned) on Sunday to the Nats before shutting them out the rest of the way, but that was enough to get the loss. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The first run came on a homer by Lastings Milledge, but the other three runs were a little fluky, thanks to an error and a sun-influenced bloop single. It was a better outing for Cueto, who went six innings and only threw 86 pitches, but a loss nonetheless.
Jul 22 2008Cueto allowed three runs on four hits, walked three and struck out 10 in Tuesday's win over the Padres, but he did not figure in the decision. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Cueto really knows how to give up critical hits. He shut down the Padres after coughing up all three runs in the second inning. The 10 strikeouts matched his season high that he set in his debut.
Jul 18 2008Cueto was staked to a 5-2 lead on Thursday night against the Mets, but couldn't hang on, giving up six runs over 5.1 innings. He allowed six hits (including two homers) while striking out six - five of those were the first five batters of the game. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Cueto has been pitching pretty well prior to this start. His result against the Cubs in his previous start was somewhat deceptive, as a flyball that was misplayed by Adam Dunn into a double led to two runs that were earned but shouldn't have been. This time, it was all on Cueto.
Jul 3 2008Cueto was fairly sharp in Thursday's win over Washington, allowing three runs over seven innings. He gave up seven hits, walked one and struck out eight. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Cueto hasn't been very consistent in recent starts, but on the nights he has his good stuff, we're seeing decent numbers go up. His rookie season might be a mixed bag all year, but there's still a ton to like here for the long haul.
Jun 28 2008Cueto threw 6.1 scoreless innings to get the win on Saturday night against the Indians. He allowed five hits and three walks, while striking out two. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: This makes three pretty good starts in a row for Cueto, who also hit two batters, making him work out of a number of jams. "He threw a great game," Reds manager Dusty Baker said. "He had outstanding tempo going. He controlled both sides of the plate."
Jun 23 2008Cueto allowed just one run in his five innings of work on Sunday, striking out seven in the process, but was pulled after a 56-minute rain delay. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Cueto got stuck with the loss, but the real damage came after he left the game, as it was just 1-0 after five innings when he left. Cueto is moving back in the right direction in his last couple of starts.
Jun 18 2008Cueto allowed two runs in seven innings and took a tough loss Tuesday. He gave up five hits, walked three and struck out two. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Cueto walked eight batters his previous time out, so cutting it to three was a step in the right direction. His start Tuesday was the fourth this season in which he has not given up a home run and only the second at home.
Jun 6 2008Cueto pitched six solid innings with eight strikeouts for his fifth win as Cincinnati beat Florida 11-3 on Friday night. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Cueto (5-5) is 3-0 in his last three starts with a 3.50 ERA, 1.56 WHIP and 15 strikeouts in his last 18 innings. Cueto should be owned in keeper leagues and starting in NL-only and deep mixed leagues.
Jun 1 2008Cueto had his best start since mid-April on Sunday, holding the Braves to two runs over seven innings. He gave up four hits and one walk while striking out three. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The two runs came on Cueto's nemesis - the home run, on solo shots by Mark Teixeira and Brian McCann. But both came in his last inning of work, after he took a no-hitter into the sixth inning. His command on Sunday was much better than it had been on previous occasions - he didn't hit the 100-pitch mark until he had completed the seventh inning.
May 27 2008Cueto got the win on Tuesday night against the Pirates, but it wasn't pretty. He gave up three runs over five innings, giving up nine hits and three walks, and needed 118 pitches to get through those five innings. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: This has been a consistent theme for Cueto lately - opposing teams are making him work really hard for every out, and he's unable to work deep into games. We still love his long-term future, but this is all part of the learning process. We've gotten so spoiled with other young phenoms lately that it's hard to remember that most rookie pitchers have an adjustment phase.
May 16 2008Cueto took a no-hitter into the sixth inning on Friday night, only to give up three solo homers to the Indians. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: That about sums up his experience so far with the Reds. He has fantastic stuff and can be brilliant at times, but he can also fall apart quickly and is vulnerable to the homer. He's now given up 12 homers in nine starts, including at least one in all but one start.
May 11 2008Cueto had a rough outing on Sunday against the Mets, giving up six runs on eight hits over 4.2 innings. He gave up five extra-base hits, including two homers in the fifth inning that knocked him out of the game. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Cueto was a little unlucky in the first inning, when a ball that should have been caught by Ken Griffey Jr. dropped for a "triple" on the second batter of the inning. That said, Cueto didn't keep his composure afterwards, and was wilder than usual, walking three, including opposing pitcher Oliver Perez.
May 5 2008Cueto broke his recent string of poor starts on Monday night, holding the Cubs to three runs over six innings to get the win. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Cueto overcame a shaky fifth inning to finish out strong in the sixth, and ended up striking out eight while walking two. The one negative was that he allowed another homer, giving him seven allowed in seven starts.
May 1 2008Cueto's next start has been pushed back until Tuesday, the Cincinnati Enquirer reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Reds want Cueto to work on his command and take advantage of a couple of days of extra rest. They're hoping to fly in Mario Soto to work with him again.
Apr 29 2008Cueto was roughed up for the first time in his major league career Tuesday. He allowed seven runs, six earned, in just 1.2 innings and fell to 1-3 on the season. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Cueto is starting to fall apart. He had worked at least six innings in each of his first five starts, so it is unlikely he would get hit as hard as he was Tuesday his next time out unless there is something we don't know about his health.
Apr 14 2008The Pirates tagged Cueto for five runs on six hits Sunday, dropping him to 1-1 on the season. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Cueto only allowed five hits, but two were homers, which proved costly. However, he kept his composure for the most part, posting six strikeouts and just one walk. Consider this the first "bad" outing of his major league career, but understand that despite the final numbers, Cueto didn't pitch all that poorly.
Apr 9 2008Cueto followed up his dazzling debut with another solid outing in Milwaukee. He allowed two runs in 6.1 innings and struck out eight. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Cueto's may have the best control of any rookie in a long time. He has not walked a batter in 13.1 innings and has 18 strikeouts. Bill Hall touched him for his first home run allowed, a solo shot that effectively chased him from the game in the seventh.
Apr 4 2008Cueto was fantastic in his major league debut, not allowing anyone to reach base until Justin Upton's homer in the sixth. That was the only hitter who got on board in his seven innings of work. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Cueto struck out 10 over his seven innings, needing just 92 pitches to get there. He was clocked as high as 96 mph (though those readings may have been generous), while working in a sharp, biting slider.
Mar 23 2008Cueto had his first really bad outing of the spring on Sunday, failing to make it out of the first inning against the Rays, the Cincinnati Enquirer reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He allowed five runs on three hits and five walks in just two-thirds of an inning. We'll see in the next couple of days whether this changes his status for the start of the season.
Mar 22 2008Cueto has all but clinched a spot in the Reds' starting rotation as their third starter, the Cincinnati Enquirer reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Right now the Reds are focusing more upon setting their order, though the fifth starter's job still might be up for grabs. The current order for the rotation is Aaron Harang, Bronson Arroyo, Cueto, Josh Fogg and Edinson Volquez.
Mar 18 2008Cueto pitched four innings against the Tigers on Monday, giving up two runs on two hits and three walks, striking out four. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: This was Cueto's worst outing of the spring, but even this wasn't that bad. His ERA is now at 2.08 this spring, and he remains a pretty good bet to start the year in the rotation.
Mar 13 2008Cueto threw four shutout innings against the Phillies on Wednesday night, striking out two while allowing a hit and a walk. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Cueto now has nine innings with a 1.00 ERA so far this spring and has drawn raves from inside and out of the Reds organization. The odds of him landing a rotation slot have gotten better.
Mar 7 2008Cueto started Friday's spring training game and threw three scoreless innings, striking out four while walking none. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Cueto's fastball was consistently around 95 mph, topping out at 97 mph. So far he's been as good as advertised this spring. Even if he still starts the year in the minors, he's probably not too far away from getting the call.
Feb 26 2008Cueto impressed manager Dusty Baker with a perfect inning in Tuesday's intrasquad game, the Reds' official site reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: "Cueto looked awesome," Baker. "Saw a number of good things today. No missed signs, I liked that." The young right-hander fanned a pair in Tuesday's dress rehearsal and made a good first step towards claiming a place in the back of the Cincinnati rotation. Even if he doesn't break camp with the Reds, Cueto should be on your radar.
Jun 10 2003Cueto threw seven shutout innings to beat the Giants on Thursday night. He struck out eight and walked two, both in the first inning, the Cincinnati Enquirer reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Cueto had trouble adjusting from the bullpen mound to the game mound, but after that he was dominant. He's easily been the Reds' most reliable starter this season once he returned from the DL, lowering his ERA to 2.27 on the season.