Lucas Luetge
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Feb 10 2024Luetge announced on his Twitter account Saturday that he will be joining the Red Sox organization. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Luetge had a bumpy 2023 season, which ended with him being outrighted to Triple-A. The 36-year-old went unclaimed after being designated for assignment by Atlanta, where he posted a 7.24 ERA in 12 appearances. Back in 2022, the veteran had a 2.67 ERA in 57.1 innings for the Yankees.
Sep 21 2023Luetge was outrighted Thursday to Triple-A Gwinnett, Justin Toscano of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Luetge passed through waivers unclaimed after being designated for assignment by Atlanta on Tuesday. The 36-year-old left-hander had struggled to a 7.24 ERA in 13.2 major-league innings this season.
Sep 19 2023Luetge was designated for assignment by Atlanta on Tuesday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Jesse Chavez (shin) is back from the 60-day injured list to fill the vacated 40-man roster spot. Luetge, 36, has surrendered 11 earned runs in 13.2 innings of relief this season at the major-league level.
Sep 18 2023Atlanta selected Luetge's contract from Triple-A Gwinnett on Monday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Atlanta is in need of a fresh bullpen arm after their pitching staff was bludgeoned for 36 runs over the weekend in Miami in a three-game sweep at the hands of the Marlins. Luetge holds an 8.49 ERA over 11 relief appearances in the big leagues this season.
Jul 24 2023Luetge was designated for assignment by Atlanta on Monday, David O'Brien of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The team needed to clear a spot on the 40-man and 26-man rosters for the addition of Pierce Johnson. It's the second time since late May that Luetge has been removed from the 40-man roster. If he clears waivers, he has the ability to elect free agency.
Jul 13 2023Atlanta selected Luetge's contract from Triple-A Gwinnett on Thursday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Luetge was sent outright to Triple-A in early June and has since put up a 3.72 ERA and 1.14 WHIP across 9.2 frames. The 36-year-old lefty hasn't done well in the majors this season, but his positive results in the minors and an injury to Nick Anderson (shoulder) will get him another shot to serve as a depth piece in Atlanta's bullpen. Roddery Munoz was designated for assignment in a corresponding move.
May 30 2023Luetge was designated for assignment by Atlanta on Tuesday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: This move clears out space on both the 26-man and 40-man rosters for young right-hander AJ Smith-Shawver, who is joining Atlanta's bullpen ahead of Tuesday night's game against the Athletics. Luetge had yielded 11 earned runs through 9.2 innings this season with the NL East leaders.
May 19 2023Luetge (biceps) was reinstated from the 15-day injured list Friday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Left bicep inflammation forced Luetge to the injured list April 17, and he is now ready to return to Atlanta's bullpen. The 36-year-old reliever looked rather unimpressive prior to injury, surrendering six earned runs in 6.2 frames across five appearances. However, Luetge struck out three batters over 1.2 scoreless innings during his lone rehab outing with Double-A Mississippi, so perhaps he can return to form quickly.
May 16 2023Luetge (biceps) will begin a rehab assignment with Double-A Mississippi on Tuesday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Luetge has been sidelined for the last month with left biceps inflammation but has been cleared to test things out in game action. He figures to need at least a couple rehab appearances before rejoining Atlanta's bullpen.
Mar 31 2023Luetge (1-0) picked up the win Opening Day against the Nationals, allowing one run on two hits over one inning of relief. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The southpaw replaced Max Fried (hamstring) in the fourth inning with Atlanta ahead 4-1, and the Nats never came close to tying the score. Luetge is expected to begin the season in middle relief -- even with Raisel Iglesias (shoulder) on the shelf, A.J. Minter and potentially Dylan Lee are still ahead of Luetge on the depth chart from the left side -- but Atlanta's offense is potent enough that he could vulture some wins, something the 36-year-old did eight times over the last two seasons with the Yankees.
Jan 13 2023Luetge signed a one-year, $1.55 million contract with Atlanta on Friday to avoid arbitration, Jon Heyman of the New York Post reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Luetge was just picked up via trade from the Yankees a couple weeks ago and will be able to avoid an arbitration hearing with his new club. The left-hander holds a 2.71 ERA over the last two seasons.
Dec 28 2022Luetge was traded by the Yankees to Atlanta on Wednesday in exchange for Indigo Diaz and Caleb Durbin. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After being designated for assignment by the Yankees last week, Luetge will get another chance to contribute to a major-league bullpen in Atlanta. Coming off the heels of a 2.67 ERA season through 57.1 innings, the veteran lefty has seemingly revived his career since joining the Yankees in 2021. However, Luetge will turn 36 in March, so it's worth wondering how long it will be before he starts to decline.
Dec 21 2022Luetge was designated for assignment by the Yankees on Wednesday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Luetge has made 107 appearances for the Yankees over the last two seasons, and he posted a 2.71 ERA and 1.25 WHIP in 129.2 innings during that time. It's somewhat surprising to see him cast off the 40-man roster, but the move makes room for right-hander Tommy Kahnle. Although Luetge is heading into his age-36 season, it's possible he's claimed by another club.
Sep 8 2022Luetge gave up three hits and struck out three without walking a batter over 2.1 scoreless innings to record his second save of the season in the second game of Wednesday's doubleheader against the Twins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The southpaw entered the game in the seventh inning with the Yankees ahead 4-1, and Luetge needed only 30 pitches (19 strikes) to wrap things up, getting three insurance runs in the bottom of the eighth to make his job that much easier. The 35-year-old has been very effective lately in a long relief role, working more than one inning in seven of 11 appearances since the All-Star break and posting a 1.56 ERA, 1.21 WHIP and 20:4 K:BB through 17.1 innings over that stretch.
Jul 23 2022Luetge (3-3) earned the win over the Orioles on Friday, allowing one hit and striking out three batters over 2.1 scoreless innings. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Yankees starter Jameson Taillon struggled through 2.2 innings, and Luetge was brought in to relieve him with the bases loaded and two outs in the third. Luetge got Austin Hays to foul out to end the threat, and he went on to pitch two more clean frames, allowing just one baserunner. The southpaw has gone at least two innings in three of his past seven outings and has allowed only two earned runs while posting a 17:2 K:BB over 12.1 frames during that stretch.
Jul 15 2022Luetge (2-3) took the loss against Cincinnati on Thursday, allowing three runs (two earned) on three hits while striking out one batter in the 10th inning. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The teams played to a 4-4 draw through nine frames, and Luetge was tasked with putting the clamps on the Reds in the 10th. The left-hander was unable to do so, surrendering a pair of doubles and a single that collectively resulted in a trio of runs. Though the Yankees responded with two runs in the bottom of the frame, they were unable to come all the way back and get Luetge off the hook. This was the first time since May 19 that Luetge allowed multiple runs in an outing. Between the two appearances, he had logged a 0.90 ERA and 1.10 WHIP over 20 innings.
Jul 9 2022Luetge recorded his first save of the season in Friday's 12-5 win over the Red Sox, allowing a hit and a walk over 3.1 scoreless innings while striking out six. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Yankees held a 9-5 lead when Luetge took the mound and they just kept adding to it, so the 35-year-old was left in the game to notch a rare three-inning save. Luetge has been scored upon only once in 12 appearances since the beginning of June, posting a 0.51 ERA, 1.02 WHIP and 15:5 K:BB through 17.2 innings over that stretch while also chipping in a win and two holds. Despite that success, he remains in a fairly low-leverage role in the New York bullpen.
Jun 8 2022Luetge (2-2) earned the win Tuesday against the Twins. He allowed zero runs on one hit and zero walks over 1.2 innings. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After an early exit from starter Jameson Taillon, Luetge took over and pitched well, despite not accruing any strikeouts. He pitched well enough to earn the win -- his first since April 9 -- but his ERA still sits at 5.14.
May 26 2022Luetge earned a hold against Baltimore on Wednesday, allowing one walk and striking out one batter over two-thirds of an inning. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Luetge handled the top of the eighth inning for New York and retired two batters around a walk to Trey Mancini. The left-hander finished with his third straight scoreless outing and his fourth hold of the campaign. He has appeared in four games over the past seven days after making only three appearances across the first 18 days of May.
Apr 10 2022Luetge (1-0) was credited with the win over Boston on Saturday, pitching a scoreless inning during which he walked one and struck out two batters. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The southpaw entered the contest with the score tied in the sixth inning and retired Boston on 16 pitches. He earned his first win of the campaign when the Yankees scored a pair of runs in the bottom of the frame. Luetge figures to be a key middle-relief arm for New York this season after posting a 2.74 ERA, 1.13 WHIP and 78:15 K:BB across 72.1 innings in 2021.
Nov 30 2021Luetge signed a one-year, $905,000 contract with the Yankees on Tuesday, Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Luetge saw his first big-league action since 2015 last season and pitched well for New York with a 2.74 ERA, 1.13 WHIP and 78:15 K:BB over 72.1 innings. The 34-year-old should have a spot in the major-league bullpen to open 2022 with a decent showing in spring training.
Aug 19 2021Luetge earned the save against the Red Sox on Wednesday by retiring the only batter he faced. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Aroldis Chapman started the ninth inning with the Yankees holding a four-run lead, but the team turned to Luetge after the veteran closer gave up a homer along with two additional baserunners. Luetge battled Kevin Plawecki for nine pitches before inducing a groundout to end the game. The save was Luetge's first since his rookie 2012 campaign. Per Max Goodman of SI.com, the left-hander went 3,284 days between saves.
Aug 11 2021Luetge allowed a run on two hits and struck out one in two innings in a no-decision versus Kansas City on Wednesday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Serving as an opener in his first major-league start, Luetge gave up a hit in each of his two innings and allowed Whit Merrifield to score on a Salvador Perez groundout. Luetge has been an effective bullpen arm for the Yankees this year, pitching to a 2.82 ERA, 1.16 WHIP and 61:9 K:BB through 54.1 innings overall. He's added three holds and two blown saves, but he has yet to see a large run of high-leverage work.
Aug 8 2021Luetge (4-2) allowed two unearned runs on two hits and a walk while striking out two in one inning to take the loss against the Mariners on Sunday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Luetge was somewhat unlucky in his outing, as Abraham Toro reached on a fielding error to lead off the inning before he gave up a walk and a double. However, the runs that came across during the inning were the only two runs of the game, so the southpaw was forced to settle for his first loss since June 30. Luetge hasn't allowed any earned runs in 10.2 innings across his last nine outings, and he's posted a 2-1 record during that time.
Aug 1 2021Luetge (4-1) earned the win in relief Saturday against the Marlins after tossing two scoreless innings, giving up one hit and fanning four. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Luetge has been pitching very well of late and extended his streak of scoreless appearances to six outings, a stretch in which he's posted an excellent 12:1 K:BB while also going more than one inning three times. The left-hander posted a strong 2.00 ERA and an excellent 12.0 K/9 across eight July appearances, but a concerning 1.44 WHIP suggests he outpitched his ERA during that same span.
Jul 29 2021Luetge struck out four without allowing a hit or a walk over two innings in Wednesday's win over Tampa Bay. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After Nestor Cortes gave New York five strong innings as the starter, Luetge came on for the sixth and seventh frames with the score tied 1-1. The left-hander retired all six batters he faced, collecting two punchouts in each of his frames. Luetge hasn't pitched in many high-leverage spots but is putting together a strong campaign after a six-year absence from MLB, posting a 3.06 ERA, 1.17 WHIP and 51:8 K:BB across 47 innings.
Jun 7 2021Luetge struck out two batters but allowed two runs on one hit and one walk over 1.1 innings Sunday and was charged with the blown save against Boston. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The left-hander wasn't used in a traditional save situation, coming in with two outs and New York clinging to a two-run lead in the top of the sixth inning. Luetge struck out Rafael Devers to end that frame, but he served up a two-run homer to Marwin Gonzalez in the seventh to allow Boston to tie the game. Despite a rough start to the campaign, Luetge has been mostly solid in his first MLB action since 2015, posting a 3.03 ERA, 0.94 WHIP and 30:4 K:BB across 29.2 innings.
May 5 2021Luetge (2-0) was credited with the win Tuesday against Houston, allowing one hit in a scoreless inning. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Luetge entered the contest in the sixth inning with the score tied 3-3. He allowed a one-out single to Alex Bregman that was subsequently erased on an inning-ending double play. The Yankees then exploded for four runs in the bottom of the frame, handing the left-hander his second win of the campaign. Luetge has been a solid contributor to the team's bullpen in his first big-league action since 2015, compiling a 3.78 ERA, 1.08 WHIP and 17:3 K:BB across 16.2 innings.
Apr 23 2021Luetge (1-0) earned the win Friday, allowing one walk with one strikeout in 1.1 innings versus Cleveland. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Starter Jordan Montgomery was unable to complete five innings, so Luetge picked up the win in a relief appearance. The 34-year-old reliever has a 4.97 ERA, 1.26 WHIP and 13:3 K:BB across 12.2 innings this season. He's surrendered three home runs in seven appearances, but none in his last three outings. Luetge is likely to remain in a low-leverage role.
Apr 10 2021Luetge tossed three innings out of the bullpen against Tampa Bay on Friday, allowing one run on three hits and no walks while striking out four. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The left-hander came into the contest in the fifth inning with New York already down by five runs. He gave up a seventh-inning homer to Willy Adames but otherwise quieted the Rays' offense. Luetge has yielded at least one run in each of his three appearances this season and has a 7.20 ERA over five frames. However, there is some optimism to be found in his 6:0 K:BB.
Mar 31 2021Luetge has made the Yankees' Opening Day roster, Bryan Hoch of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Luetge was dominant for the Yankees during Grapefruit League play and posted a 1.74 ERA and 0.97 WHIP with 18 strikeouts in 10.1 innings. As a result, he'll return to the majors for the first time since 2015. Luetge is unlikely to pitch in many high-leverage situations this year.
Mar 9 2021Luetge has pitched three scoreless innings thus far in Grapefruit League action, allowing two hits and no walks while striking out eight. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: No Yankee pitcher has been more dominant than Luetge, who has picked up eight of his nine outs via strikeout. The veteran southpaw is not on the 40-man roster and hasn't pitched in the majors since a one-outing stint with Seattle in 2015, so he remains a longshot to break camp with New York. However, Luetge is at least giving the club a reason to keep his name in mind while proving that he still has something left in the tank as he approaches his 34th birthday.
Jun 4 2017Luetge signed a minor-league contract with the Orioles on Sunday, David Hall of The Virginian-Pilot reports.Luetge opened the season in the Reds organization, but was let go a few days earlier after logging a 4.55 ERA and 30 strikeouts over 27.2 innings with Triple-A Louisville. He'll stick at the Triple-A level with his new organization, and may have an easier path to the big leagues with the Orioles bullpen short on quality relievers.
Jun 2 2017The Reds released Luetge from his contract with Triple-A Louisville, Zach Buchanan of the Cincinnati Enquirer reports.The southpaw posted a 4.55 ERA with 30 strikeouts and nine walks in 27.2 innings the Bats. Luetge will look to catch on with another organization who needs a depth arm.
Mar 28 2017Luetge was reassigned to the Reds' minor-league camp Tuesday.It looked as though Luetge might have a shot at winning an Opening Day spot in the Reds bullpen as a second left-hander, but the organization evidently had Wandy Peralta earmarked for those duties. Look for Luetge to report to Triple-A Louisville to begin 2017 after he turned in a 4.85 ERA and 1.52 WHIP over 55.2 innings with Triple-A Salt Lake in the Angels organization last season.
Mar 26 2017The Reds are leaning towards keeping a second lefty in their bullpen behind Tony Cingrani, with it coming down to Wandy Peralta or Luetge, MLB.com reports.Luetge, a non-roster invitee who spent 2016 with the Angels' Triple-A affiliate in Salt Lake City, has had a better spring than Peralta, but his minor league stats last year and his previous major league appearances aren't inspiring.
Dec 9 2016Luetge signed a minor league contract with the Reds on Friday that includes an invite to spring training, C. Trent Rosecrans of the Cincinnati Enquirer reports.The left-hander spent last season with the Angels' Triple-A affiliate in Salt Lake City, but he struggled to the tune of a 4.85 ERA out of the Bees bullpen. He'll likely act as organizational depth given his lack of standout numbers.
May 25 2016Luetge was designated for assignment on Wednesday, Bill Shaikin of the Los Angeles Times reports.Luetge did not appear in any game action after being called up to the majors Sunday. This action simultaneously created space for infielder Kaleb Cowart to be placed on the 25-man roster.
May 22 2016Luetge was recalled from Triple-A Salt Lake on Sunday, Pedro Moura of the Los Angeles Times reports.Luetge has pitched in 15 games this season for Salt Lake, compiling a 2.33 ERA, 17 strikeouts, and a save. The 29-year-old will take the roster spot previously held by Tim Lincecum, who has been optioned to Salt Lake to begin a rehab assignment.
Nov 18 2015Luetge signed a minor league deal with the Angels on Wednesday, Jeff Fletcher of the Orange County Register reports.The left-hander made just one appearance with the Mariners in 2015, but he did record 70-plus innings with the club through 2012-2013. It's unclear if the contract included an invitation to spring training.
Sep 5 2015Luetge was outrighted to Triple-A Tacoma on Saturday, Shannon Drayer of ESPN 710 AM in Seattle reports.Luetge has made only one appearance for the Mariners this season, spending the bulk of the year at Triple-A. Saturday's move simply removes him from the 40-man roster, making it even more likely that he'll finish out the year at Tacoma.
May 29 2015Luetge was recalled from Triple-A Tacoma on Friday, the Tacoma News-Tribune's Bob Dutton reports.Joe Beimel took a leave of absence for personal reasons so the Mariners needed bullpen reinforcements. Don't look for Luetge to get too many opportunities in high leverage situations while he is up with the Mariners.
Apr 25 2015Luetge The News Tribune reports.Roenis Elias was called back up from Triple-A Tacoma to pitch on Sunday. Luetge pitched 2.1 scoreless and hitless innings while striking out two batters and walking two as well. This was Luetge's first game with the Mariners this season.
Apr 25 2015Luetge was optioned to Triple-A Tacoma, the Tacoma News Tribune reports.Roenis Elias was called back up from Triple-A Tacoma to pitch on Sunday. Luetge pitched 2.1 scoreless and hitless innings while striking out two batters and walking two during his brief two-day callup to the majors.
Apr 24 2015Luetge was recalled from Triple-A Tacoma on Friday.He will serve as another lefty in the Mariners' bullpen in the short term, but with several more accomplished relievers already on the roster, Luetge is unlikely to be used in many high-leverage spots. He had a 3.32 ERA and 70 strikeouts in 62.1 innings at Triple-A last season.
Mar 21 2015Luetge, who was competing for a left-handed bullpen job, was optioned to Tripe-A on Friday, the Seattle Times reports.For the second year in a row, Luetge failed to make the roster out of spring training. He'll likely bounce between Tacoma and Seattle again this year. Luetge's fate was perhaps sealed last week after consecutive poor outings in which he gave up three runs and five hits in 1.2 innings. Rafael Perez was also cut, leaving David Rollins, Tyler Olson and Joe Saunders competing for the second lefty role behind Charlie Furbush. There's no guarantee, though, the Mariners keep two left-handers.
Sep 1 2014Luetge was recalled from Triple-A Tacoma on Monday.Aside from a handful appearances with the major league club in the first half, Luetge has spent the year at Tacoma, posting a 3.32 ERA and 10.1 K/9 in 62.1 innings. He's earned a spot on the September roster but may work primarily as a LOOGY over the remainder of the season.
Aug 9 2014Luetge has been optioned to Triple-A Tacoma, Greg Johns of MLB.com reports.The move frees up a roster spot for the recall of Erasmo Ramirez, who will start Sunday's game against the White Sox.
Aug 8 2014Luetge has been recalled from Triple-A Tacoma on Friday, the Tacoma News-Tribune's Bob Dutton reports.He will likely only be up to add bullpen depth for Friday and Saturday's game, as he'll probably be sent back down when Erasmo Ramirez is recalled to start Sunday.
Jul 17 2014Luetge was optioned to Triple-A Tacoma on Thursday, Bob Dutton of the Tacoma News Tribune reports.The left-hander was brought up last week for some added bullpen depth heading into the break, but will head back down to make room for outfielder Stefan Romero. Along with his four appearances with the big club, Luetge has made 26 appearances with Tacoma this season, posting a respectable 3.40 ERA and 44 strikeouts in 39.2 innings. He should get another opportunity before too long.
Jul 10 2014Luetge was recalled from Triple-A Tacoma on Thursday, the Seattle Times reports.The Mariners are going with all relievers for Thursday's game and needed a fresh arm after three relievers combined for 5.2 innings Wednesday. Luetge was up briefly earlier in the year but didn't do so hot. At Triple-A Tacoma he posted a 3.40 ERA in 26 appearances with 44 strikeouts in 39.2 innings.
May 3 2014Luetge has been optioned to Triple-A Tacoma.The move was made to clear space on the roster for the return of Hisashi Iwakuma. The Mariners have turned to Luetge for just three appearances this season, during which he's given up two runs over 2.1 innings.
Apr 25 2014Luetge was recalled from Triple-A Tacoma on Friday, the Tacoma News Tribune's Bob Dutton reports.Luetge has a 5.79 ERA in 4.2 relief innings in Triple-A this year, and will serve as a lefty arm out of the bullpen while he's up with Seattle.
Apr 14 2014Luetge was optioned to Triple-A Tacoma on Monday, Shannon Drayer of 710 ESPN Seattle reports.With Blake Beavan being called up to start Tuesday's game in Texas, Luetge loses his spot on the 25-man roster. The 27-year-old lefty struggled in two appearances, allowing two runs over one inning.
Apr 9 2014Luetge was recalled from Triple-A Tacoma on Wednesday, Bob Dutton of the Tacoma News Tribune reports.Luetge didn't quite make the cut out of spring training, but will get an opportunity with the major league club with James Paxton (lat) landing on the DL. The left-hander will presumably work as a specialist out of the bullpen, so it's still uncertain who will take Paxton's spot in the rotation.
Mar 28 2014Luetge was optioned to Triple-A Tacoma on Friday, Bob Dutton of the Tacoma News Tribune reports.Luetge had a respectable spring with a 3.86 ERA and 9:2 strikeout-to-walk ratio over 9.1 innings, but the Mariners decided they preferred Charlie Furbush and Joe Beimel as their primary lefties out of the 'pen. Luetge should get another look in relief by the parent club at some point in 2014.
Jul 8 2013Luetge was called up from Triple-A Tacoma on Monday, MLB.com reports.In 11 previous relief appearances with the big club, Luetge recorded a robust 7.15 ERA, 1.85 WHIP, and 10:4 K:BB ratio in 11.1 innings. He'll more than likely act as a middle reliever until the Mariners are forced to fill Jeremy Bonderman's spot in the rotation Thursday.
May 27 2013Luetge was sent down to Triple-A Tacoma on Monday.Luetge has allowed five runs over his last three outings (5.2 innings), though a 6:2 K:BB ratio alleviates some of the concern. As a corresponding move, Hector Noesi was called up to provide an overworked Mariners bullpen with a bit of relief.
May 1 2013Luetge has been recalled from Triple-A Tacoma.He'll rejoin the Mariners' bullpen after carrying a 19:6 K:BB over 11 innings (eight appearances) at Triple-A Tacoma. The left-handed Luetge will replace righty Blake Beavan on the Mariners' roster.
Apr 10 2013Luetge was optioned to Triple-A Tacoma on Wednesday.Luetge had been roughed up for four runs through 4.1 innings of work this season, prompting the Mariners to look elsewhere for relief help. In a corresponding move, lefty Bobby LaFromboise was recalled from Triple-A Tacoma.
Apr 10 2013Luetge was optioned to Triple-A Tacoma on Wednesday because the Mariners needed bullpen help, and he had options remaining, the Seattle Times reports.The Mariners bullpen has been taxed recently, so it needed help. Luetge was the odd man out because he pitched three innings Tuesday and had options. He'll be back with the club at some point. He hasn't pitched all that well this season, but he's a serviceable bullpen lefty. "It was nothing, really, in regards to Lucas," manager Eric Wedge said. "It was just he had options, and he threw three innings last night, and we needed another arm."
Mar 25 2013Luetge improved his spring K:BB ratio to 12:2 Sunday with a strikeout in one perfect inning of relief.Luetge likely will land a left-handed role in the bullpen, though there's some speculation that if the Mariners add another longman to the bullpen it will come at the expense of Luetge. Charlie Furbush is the only other lefty in the pen, so Luetge seems like a good bet to resume the role he pitched -- and pitched well -- last season.
Jul 6 2012Luetge has allowed four runs in his last seven appearances after giving up only an unearned run in his first 25 games this season.What's more, he's allowed two of three inherited runners to score after stranding 17-of-18 inherited runners to start the season. Perhaps he's just hit a rough patch. Overall, he's been one of the more reliable arms in the Mariners bullpen. Tom Wilhelmsen has a lock on the closer job, but Luetge will continue to pitch late relief.
May 28 2012Luetge could get a shot at ninth-inning duty in place of deposed closer Brandon League.Manager Eric Wedge emphasized the move is temporary and that the Mariners will go with a committee approach, which could give Luetge a shot after Tom Wilhelmsen and Steve Delabar. Those two figure to be first in line, but Luetge has pitched surprisingly well this season. He has yet to give up a run in 17 appearances and has allowed just one of his 11 inherited runners to score.
May 25 2012Luetge has not allowed an earned run in his first 17 appearances, setting a franchise record.Luetge, a Rule 5 pick, has given up a lone unearned run this season. What's more, of his 11 inherited runners, he's only allowed one to score. While he's struck out 12 in 11 innings, he's had some control issues with seven walks (one intentional).
Apr 4 2012Luetge, a Rule 5 pick, made the Mariners final roster Wednesday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Luetge was on the roster for the trip to Japan, but he was on the bubble for the 25-man roster. Charlie Furbush was the odd man out, persevering Luetge's spot. His Rule 5 status likely was the difference.
Mar 27 2012Luetge, a Rule 5 pick, has made the Mariners bullpen, at least to start the season, the Seattle Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Mariners will have to drop three players from their current Japan-games roster come Opening Day in the States. Two of those likely will be relievers, which could leave Luetge out. He would have to be offered back to Milwaukee, though.
Dec 8 2011The Mariners selected Luetge from the Brewers in Thursday's Rule 5 draft, the Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Luetge profiles as a lefty specialist. In 69 innings at Double-A Huntsville last season, Luetge posted a 3.13 ERA and 69:23 K:BB. Lefties hit just .175 against him.