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| Jun 22 2024 | Cisnero (shoulder) threw from 120 feet Friday, per MLB.com. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Cisnero had previously thrown from 120 feet in mid-May but then had his throwing program halted after suffering lower-back tightness. The righty reliever appears to be back on track in his rehab, though it's unclear how far away he is from being ready to return to the Angels' bullpen. Cisnero hasn't pitched in a game since April 27, so he may require a rehab assignment before being activated from the injured list. |
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| Jun 15 2024 | Cisnero (shoulder) restarted a throwing program June 10, per MLB.com. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Cisnero has been out of action since April 27, and he landed on the 10-day injured list due to shoulder discomfort the following day. The right-handed reliever began a throwing program May 17 but was subsequently shut down after experiencing lower-back tightness. Cisnero was eventually transferred to the 60-day IL, so he's not eligible to return until late June, though there's a good chance he'll remain out longer than that. |
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| May 29 2024 | The Angels transferred Cisnero (shoulder) to the 60-day injured list Wednesday. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Cisnero landed on the injured list April 28 due to inflammation in his right shoulder, and his move to the 60-day IL will require him to be sidelined until at least June 27. The 35-year-old right-hander began throwing off a mound May 19, but the Angels have not yet indicated when they plan on having him face live hitters. Michael Stefanic (quad) was reinstated from the 60-day IL in a corresponding move to fill Cisnero's roster spot. |
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| May 26 2024 | Cisnero (shoulder) started a throwing progression May 9 and advanced to throwing off a mound May 19, per MLB.com. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Cisnero landed on the injured list with right shoulder inflammation April 28. Angels manager Ron Washington said at the time that the injury isn't considered serious, and the righty reliever has been making steady progress toward a return. Cisnero struggled prior to being placed on the IL, posting a 7.07 ERA, 1.71 WHIP and 16:7 K:BB through 14 innings. |
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| Apr 28 2024 | The Angels placed Cisnero on the 15-day injured list Sunday due to right shoulder inflammation. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The right-hander presumably suffered the injury during his appearance against the Twins on Friday, when he allowed three runs over two-thirds of an inning. Cisnero will be sidelined for at least the next couple weeks but is without an official timeline for his return. |
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| Feb 25 2024 | Cisnero (visa issues) arrived to the Angels' camp Sunday, Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The veteran reliever was absent for the start of spring training due to visa issues, but he didn't end up missing much time. Cisnero had a 5.31 ERA in 63 outings for the Tigers last season and should fill a middle-relief role with the Angels after signing a one-year, $1.75 million deal in early February. |
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| Feb 13 2024 | Cisnero didn't report to Angels' spring training Tuesday and will be at least a week late to arrive due to visa issues, Sam Blum of The Athletic reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The veteran right-hander joined the Halos on a one-year, $1.75 million contract in early February but won't be with the team for the start of camp. Cisnero posted a 5.31 ERA in 63 outings for the Tigers last season, though his 70:25 K:BB is more palatable. He still has plenty of time to report before his availability for Opening Day is jeopardized. |
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| Feb 3 2024 | Cisnero signed a one-year, $1.75 million contract with the Angels on Saturday, Taylor Blake Ward of The Sporting Tribune reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Cisnero's ERA ballooned to 5.31 in 2023 with the Tigers, but he collected a 70:25 K:BB over 59.1 innings. The 34-year-old posted a 3.84 ERA with 229 strikeouts across 211 frames during his five seasons in Detroit and should slide into a setup role in Anaheim. |
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| Nov 2 2023 | Cisnero elected free agency Thursday, Chris McCosky of The Detroit News reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Cisnero had an untimely poor season, as he turned in a 5.31 ERA and 1.48 WHIP across 59.1 innings. He had turned in more successful campaigns earlier in his career, so he should find a new opportunity around the league. |
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| Aug 29 2023 | The Tigers placed Cisnero on waivers Tuesday, Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Cisnero has registered an underwhelming 5.36 ERA, 1.50 WHIP and 56:20 K:BB in 48.2 innings this season for Detroit, but the 34-year-old right-hander was an effective major-league setup man from 2020 through 2022 and he can be picked up by another team with a simple waiver claim. |
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| Aug 16 2023 | Cisnero (2-3) took the loss Tuesday against the Twins. He allowed three runs on two hits and a walk while failing to record an out. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 34-year-old was summoned in the sixth inning to safeguard Detroit's 2-0 lead, but he gave up a walk and two singles before getting the hook. All three baserunners would come around to score in the inning, saddling the righty reliever with a loss. However, culpability doesn't solely rest on Cisnero, as he induced a Max Kepler infield pop-up that landed in foul territory due to a miscommunication between third baseman Matt Vierling and catcher Eric Haase. Cisnero's performance has been a mixed bag lately with a 7.36 ERA and 1.45 WHIP despite a stellar 18:3 K:BB across 11 second-half innings. |
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| Aug 10 2023 | Cisnero picked up the save Wednesday against Minnesota, allowing a hit and logging a strikeout over one-third of an inning. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Cisnero recorded the final out in relief of Trey Wingenter in the ninth inning, striking out Carlos Correa to strand the bases loaded and preserve a 9-5 win. The 34-year-old Cisnero had struggled to a 7.04 ERA over his prior seven outings (7.2 innings). He now sports a 3.89 ERA with a 1.30 WHIP and 54:16 K:BB across 44 innings this season. While Cisnero is one of the more experienced arms in Detroit's pen, he's still likely behind Alex Lange and Jason Foley in the closing hierarchy. |
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| Jul 8 2023 | Cisnero allowed five runs on three hits while not recording any outs in Friday's loss to the Blue Jays. He walked two. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Cisnero came on to pitch the ninth inning with Toronto up 7-2 and quickly made things worse. He allowed two singles and two walks before uncorking a wild pitch. Cisnero then gave up a three-run home run to Whit Merrifield before getting the hook. The righty came into the contest with a 2.18 ERA but that skyrocketed to 3.55. Despite the hiccup, Cisnero should maintain a key role in Detroit's bullpen. |
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| May 22 2023 | Cisnero worked a scoreless inning to earn the save in Monday's 10-inning win over the Royals. He walked one and struck out two. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Regular closer Alex Lange tossed scoreless frames in the eighth and ninth, then the Tigers scored three times in the top of the 10th to pull ahead 8-5. Cisnero came in and shut the door for his first save of the year. Lange has been dominant with a 0.89 ERA and eight saves in nine chances, though Cisnero has been pretty good in a setup role with a 2.50 ERA across 18 innings. |
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| Mar 6 2023 | Cisnero (illness) struck out three and gave up one run on two hits and one walk over one inning of relief in Sunday's 6-2 Grapefruit League loss to the Twins. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Tigers revealed Thursday that Cisnero was dealing with a non-COVID-19-related illness, but he was out of commission only for a couple of days before he was cleared for game action. The 32-year-old is likely headed for a setup or high-leverage relief role in front of Alex Lange, the presumptive favorite to take over as the Tigers' closer following the offseason trade of Gregory Soto to Philadelphia. |
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| Mar 3 2023 | Cisnero is day-to-day while dealing with a non-COVID illness, Cody Stavenhagen of The Athletic reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Cisnero should be fine in a day or two, but he's been limited to just one appearance this spring due to a neck injury and now an illness. As a veteran, though, he shouldn't need too many outings to get ready for the regular season. |
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| Feb 28 2023 | Cisnero (neck) threw live batting practice without issue Sunday, Chris McCosky of The Detroit News reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Cisnero has been held back by neck spasms but appears to be past it now. He is expected to be in the mix to close games for the Tigers this season. |
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| Feb 24 2023 | Cisnero has received treatment this week for a muscle spasm in the left side of his neck, Cody Stavenhagen of The Athletic reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It seems likely to be a day-to-day situation, but the Tigers are only saying that Ciseno will resume workouts once symptoms subside. The 33-year-old right-hander is in the mix to compete for the closer job this season, so any missed time during camp isn't ideal. |
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| Jan 13 2023 | Cisnero signed a one-year, $2.2875 million contract with the Tigers on Friday to avoid arbitration, Jon Heyman of the New York Post reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Cisnero made just 28 appearances in 2022 due to a shoulder and personal issues. He managed a 1.08 ERA across 25 innings in spite of a 23:19 K:BB. Some regression is bound to happen, but he should still be a solid middle reliever in 2023. |
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| Jul 21 2022 | The Tigers reinstated Cisnero (personal) from the bereavement list in advance of Thursday's doubleheader with the Athletics. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Cisnero is poised to make his season debut as the Tigers open their second-half schedule. The right-hander was placed on the injured list coming out of spring training with a right shoulder strain, only to be placed on the bereavement list by Detroit when he was officially reinstated to the 40-man roster July 15. Cisnero appears to have taken care of whatever personal matter kept him away from the team last weekend, so he'll rejoin the Detroit bullpen and be part of the bridge to closer Gregory Soto. |
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| Jul 15 2022 | Cisnero was placed on the bereavement list Friday. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Cisnero was activated off the 60-day injured list earlier in the day after recovering from a shoulder injury but exits the active roster just a few hours later for an unrelated reason. He'll likely miss the final few games before the All-Star break before returning for the start of the second half. Angel De Jesus was recalled to take his place on the roster. |
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| Jul 14 2022 | Cisnero (shoulder) is expected to be activated from the 60-day injured list Friday, Jason Beck of MLB.com reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Tigers optioned Thursday's starter Elvin Rodriguez to Triple-A Toledo following the game, and the team will also make a move to clear a spot on the 40-man roster so Cisnero can rejoin the bullpen. The righty has yet to appear in a game this season after suffering a right shoulder strain in early April. He posted a 3.65 ERA and 1.33 WHIP across 67 games in 2021, while also recording four saves. |
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| Jul 3 2022 | The Tigers transferred Cisnero's (shoulder/Achilles) rehab assignment from Single-A Lakeland to Triple-A Toledo on Sunday. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After a three-week shutdown from his rehab assignment due to swelling in his Achilles tendon, Cisnero resumed game action for the Single-A club Thursday. Though Cisnero was roughed up for four runs (three earned) on three hits and two walks while recording only two outs, the Tigers determined he was ready for a stiffer level of competition in his rehab program. Cisnero has resided on the Tigers' 60-day injured list all season with a strained right shoulder and will need to complete several more appearances at Toledo before being activated. |
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| Jun 30 2022 | Cisnero (shoulder) began a rehab assignment with Single-A Lakeland on Thursday. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Cisnero has yet to pitch this season. He began a rehab assignment in June, but that had to be paused after he experienced renewed discomfort in his shoulder. It's unclear how much time Cisnero will need to ramp up, though a return before the All-Star break appears realistic. |
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| Jun 20 2022 | Cisnero (shoulder/Achilles) reported to the Tigers' spring training facility in Lakeland, Fla. on Monday to continue his rehab program, Evan Woodbery of MLive.com reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Cisnero said he expects to spend about two weeks building up in Florida before heading to Triple-A Toledo for a rehab assignment. The right-hander opened the season on the Tigers' 60-day injured list while recovering from a strained shoulder and was cleared to begin a rehab assignment June 9, but he was pulled off the assignment after just one appearance when he experienced swelling in his Achilles' tendon. |
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| Jun 12 2022 | Cisnero (shoulder) has a swollen Achilles and won't pitch for 10-to-14 days, Cody Stavenhagen of The Athletic reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He was in the midst of a rehab assignment coming back from a shoulder injury when he suffered this setback. Cisnero should be considered out indefinitely. |
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| Jun 11 2022 | Cisnero (shoulder) paused his rehab assignment Saturday. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Cisnero has been out all year with a strained shoulder. He made his first rehab appearance for Triple-A Toledo on Thursday but suffered a setback. It's unclear when he'll eventually return to the big-league level. |
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| Jun 8 2022 | Cisnero (shoulder) will begin his rehab assignment with Triple-A Toledo on Thursday, Jason Beck of MLB.com reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Cisnero has been out for the entire season to this point while nursing a right shoulder strain, but he's nearing a return to the big leagues. He'll likely make multiple appearances with Toledo before being activated off the 60-day injured list, making it possible that he returns at some point next week. Cisnero will provide the Tigers with another veteran bullpen piece, having produced a 3.65 ERA and 1.33 WHIP with 62 strikeouts over 61.2 innings in 67 appearances in 2021. |
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| Jun 7 2022 | Cisnero (shoulder) is traveling to Triple-A Toledo on Tuesday to begin a rehab assignment, Chris McCosky of The Detroit News reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Cisnero began the regular season on the 60-day injured list due to a right shoulder strain, but he's been cleared to return to game action with the minor-league club. The right-hander will likely require several rehab appearances following his lengthy absence, but he seems to be trending toward a return from the injured list in the coming weeks. |
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| May 29 2022 | Ciscnero (shoulder) threw 40 pitches during a bullpen session Sunday, Jason Beck of MLB.com reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The right-hander began throwing off a mound last week, and he's now close to pitching against live hitters. Cisnero has been sidelined since late March by the shoulder strain but is now closing in on his return to game action. |
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| May 18 2022 | Cisnero (shoulder) is scheduled to begin throwing off a mound Monday, Chris McCosky of The Detroit News reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Cisnero has been on the shelf all season after he was diagnosed with a right shoulder strain late in spring training. The right-hander has resumed throwing off flat ground in recent weeks, but he looks like he'll soon be able to move on to the next phase of his rehab program by throwing bullpen sessions. Since he currently resides on the 60-day injured list, Cisnero isn't eligible to make his 2022 debut for the Tigers until at least early June. |
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| Apr 6 2022 | Cisnero was placed on the 60-day injured list Wednesday with a right shoulder strain, Cody Stavenhagen of The Athletic reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The reliever suffered a right elbow laceration when he fell down the stairs in September, ending his 2021 campaign prematurely. The injury wasn't a concern heading into the spring, however, as Detroit signed him to a one-year, $1.9 million contract in his first year of arbitration, per Chris McCosky of The Detroit News. Cisnero got off to a slow start to camp and experienced renewed soreness following a Grapefruit League appearance Sunday, but the injury is related to his shoulder rather than his elbow this time around. As a result of his diagnosis, Cisnero will be forced to miss the first couple months of the season. With Andrew Chafin (groin) also opening the season on the IL, the Tigers' bullpen depth will be tested early on in 2022. |
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| Apr 5 2022 | Manager A.J. Hinch said Tuesday that Cisnero reported renewed soreness in his right elbow during his most recent Grapefruit League appearance Sunday against the Phillies, Evan Woodbery of MLive.com reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Cisnero was slowly integrated into the Tigers' pitching schedule earlier this spring while he worked his way back from the elbow issue that ended his 2021 campaign prematurely. The 32-year-old was sharp over his first two Grapefruit League outings, but he unraveled against the Phillies, giving up three earned runs on a home run and two walks while recording just two outs. The Tigers could wait and see how he checks out during a bullpen session before deciding if he'll be included on the Opening Day roster or if he'll require a stint on the injured list. According to Woodbery, Elvin Rodriguez was summoned from minor-league camp Tuesday and could step into the bullpen to begin the season if Cisnero isn't available. |
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| Mar 21 2022 | Cisnero (elbow) threw a live batting practice session Monday, Chris McCosky of The Detroit News reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Cisnero has yet to make his Grapefruit League debut, but his ability to face hitters suggests that he's moved past the elbow laceration that resulted in him concluding the 2021 season on the injured list. After submitting a 3.65 ERA and 1.33 WHIP while striking out 62 over 61.2 innings in 67 appearances last season, Cisnero should be in good position to break camp as a member of the Detroit bullpen. |
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| Sep 28 2021 | Cisnero (elbow) won't return this season, Jason Beck of MLB.com reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Cisnero suffered a right elbow laceration in mid-September when he fell on the stairs, and the Tigers will keep him out of game action for the remainder of the year. However, the right-hander is still with the team and playing catch, so he should have a relatively normal offseason. Cisnero made a career-high 67 appearances in 2021 and posted a 3.65 ERA and 1.33 WHIP with four saves and 18 holds in 61.2 innings. |
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| Sep 25 2021 | Cisnero (elbow laceration) is unlikely to return this season, Chris McCosky of The Detroit News reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Manager AJ Hinch said Saturday that it would be "improbable" for Cisnero to return this year, although the team is not ruling it out. He is still dealing with swelling around the laceration in his elbow and he's got less than 10 days before the season wraps up. |
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| Sep 14 2021 | Cisnero was placed on the 10-day injured list Tuesday with a right elbow laceration, retroactive to Monday. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Per Evan Woodbery of MLive.com, he suffered the injury when he fell on the stairs during Monday's day off. It's not entirely clear how long the right-hander is expected to be sidelined, but he'll become eligible to come off the IL for the Sept. 24 game against the Royals. Cisnero struggled in his last two appearances, allowing seven earned runs on four hits and three walks. Reliever Jason Foley was recalled from Triple-A Toledo to take his roster spot. |
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| Sep 10 2021 | Cisnero (4-4) allowed three runs on two hits and two walks with one strikeout in one inning, taking a blown save but earning the win Friday versus Tampa Bay. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 32-year-old allowed a three-run double to Ji-Man Choi in the seventh inning, but Detroit took the lead back in the home half of the frame on a Jonathan Schoop grand slam. While it was one of Cisnero's ugliest outings of the year, it ultimately didn't lead to disaster. The right-hander owns a 3.06 ERA, 1.28 WHIP and 62:30 K:BB across 61.2 innings this year. He's added four saves, three blown saves and 18 holds in 66 appearances. |
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| Aug 27 2021 | Cisnero (3-4) worked around a walk to pitch a scoreless inning of relief and earn the win Friday against the Blue Jays. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Cisnero handled the eighth inning of a 1-1 game and picked up the win when the Tigers scored in the bottom half of the frame. The righty has been solid this year with a 2.72 ERA and 1.19 WHIP. He also has four saves. Gregory Soto earned the save Friday and leads the team with 16, and Michael Fulmer is also a notch ahead of Cisnero in the bullpen pecking order, keeping the latter's fantasy value capped for the time being, though he's still been able to contribute here and there. |
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| Aug 3 2021 | Cisnero pitched a clean eighth inning in Tuesday's win over the Red Sox to record his 15th hold of the season. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 15 holds easily pace the team, as Cisnero has established himself as a reliable setup man, though it appears Michael Fulmer and Gregory Soto have the inside track on save opportunities at the moment. Fulmer pitched the seventh in this one, while Soto ended the game to earn his 12th save of the season. Cisnero should remain in the mix, but his fantasy appeal is limited by the other two relievers for the time being. |
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| Jul 4 2021 | Cisnero retired the only batter he faced to earn the save in Sunday's 6-5 win over the White Sox. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gregory Soto began the ninth inning in a non-save situation, but he struggled to finish the game. Cisnero entered with one on and two outs, and he got Andrew Vaughn to line out. The right-hander hasn't given up a run in his last 9.2 innings, racking up two saves, four holds and a win in his last nine appearances. Overall, Cisnero has a 2.72 ERA, 1.16 WHIP and 44:13 K:BB across 36.1 innings this year. He's up to four saves and 10 holds as part of Detroit's closer committee. |
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| Jun 27 2021 | Cisnero pitched a clean inning with two strikeouts to earn the save in Game 1 of a doubleheader against the Astros on Saturday. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After Casey Mize allowed just one run across six innings, Cisnero came in for the seventh and shut the door against his former team in the first game of the twin bill. It was his third save of the season in four opportunities, and he's been effective overall with a 3.00 ERA, 1.15 WHIP and 41 strikeouts across 33 innings. With Michael Fulmer (neck) landing on the 10-day injured list after Saturday's nightcap, Cisnero is likely to see more save opportunities in the short term, though Gregory Soto is also squarely in the mix. |
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| Jun 23 2021 | Cisnero worked around a hit to log a scoreless eighth inning and record a hold in Wednesday's win over the Cardinals. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Cisnero has been pitching well in June, as he's now gone eight straight appearances without allowing a run and has a sparkling 0.87 ERA this month across 10.1 innings. Michael Fulmer and Gregory Soto seem to have a slight edge right now for save opportunities, but Cisnero is in the mix, and he leads the team with his nine holds. |
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| Jun 21 2021 | Cisnero (1-4) pitched two scoreless innings of relief with three strikeouts to record the win Sunday against the Angels. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Cisnero was perfect in the eighth and ninth innings, then picked up his first win of the season when the Tigers scored twice in the top of the 10th. The righty seems to be behind Michael Fulmer in the closer pecking order, as Fulmer worked the bottom of the 10th for the save Sunday. Cisnero should retain a high-leverage role, however, and should still see some save opportunities moving forward, along with Fulmer and Gregory Soto. Cisnero has been solid with a 3.19 ERA, 1.19 WHIP and 39 strikeouts across 31 innings this season. |
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| Jun 12 2021 | Cisnero (0-4) took the loss in relief Saturday against the White Sox after giving up an unearned run and a walk across one inning. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Cisnero entered the game in the 10th inning with a 4-4 tie and a runner on second base, but his performance wasn't good by any means. He walked Tim Anderson and while he retired Yermin Mercedes on a flyout, Yoan Moncada drove the inherited runner at second, Danny Mendick, home with a sac fly. This was Cisnero's fourth loss of the campaign. It's worth noting he has given up at least one run in four of his last six appearances, though three of those have been unearned. |
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| Jun 8 2021 | Cisnero worked around a walk to pitch a scoreless ninth inning and secure the save Tuesday against the Mariners. He struck out two. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The last two Detroit wins have featured saves from Cisnero, suggesting he has taken over the role from Gregory Soto. At the very least, the two may split save opportunities in the near term and possibly for the rest of the season. This is a boon to Cisnero's fantasy value, as he came into the year with less fanfare than Soto but seems to be picking up steam. Cisnero doesn't figure to be a great fantasy option moving forward, though he is useful as long as he's converting saves on a regular basis. |
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| Jun 6 2021 | Cisnero pitched a scoreless ninth inning to record the save in Saturday's 4-3 win over the White Sox. He struck out one. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Tigers decided to use Gregory Soto for the eighth inning, then Cisnero in the ninth, and the move worked out. Soto leads the team with five saves and has a solid 3.09 ERA, so it remains to be seen if Cisnero has overtaken him in the closer role or if this was simply a situational decision. The save is the first for Cisnero at the MLB level versus eight career blown saves. Whether he displaces Soto or not, he should remain a high-leverage reliever for Detroit, giving him some degree of fantasy appeal. |
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| Jun 5 2021 | Cisnero (0-3) allowed one run on two hits while striking out a batter in an inning's work as he took the loss against the White Sox on Friday. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Cisnero came back out for the ninth after retiring the White Sox hitters in order the prior inning, but he did not have the same success. He started off by hitting Yoan Moncada, who eventually came around to score the winning run after a pair of singles by Jose Abreu and Yermin Mercedes. Cisnero had been on a good run coming into Friday with nine straight scoreless outings. He now owns a 4.37 ERA and 32:8 K:BB over 22.2 innings. |
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| Apr 23 2021 | Cisnero (0-1) allowed one run on one hit while retiring two batters to take the loss Thursday against the Pirates. He struck out one. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Starter Jose Urena left the game after seven innings with the score tied 2-2, but Cisnero and then Gregory Soto both struggled in the eighth as Pittsburgh scored twice. Soto has been mostly solid for the Tigers but Cisnero has struggled, as he's now allowed seven hits and five earned runs in just 6.2 innings pitched. He also blew his only save opportunity to date, and at this point, Soto should be considered the frontrunner for future save opportunities. |
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| Mar 14 2021 | Cisnero has allowed two runs across 2.1 innings in Grapefruit League action. He's given up one hit and three walks while striking out three. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Cisnero was tagged for two runs in a third of an inning in his most recent outing Friday, but he had pitched two scoreless innings in his previous two outings. The righty is in the mix to close for Detroit, though he's likely behind Gregory Soto and Bryan Garcia at this point. However, no one in the Detroit bullpen has clearly established themselves as a dominant closer, so Cisnero could definitely get some save opportunities this season. He logged a solid 3.03 ERA and 1.11 WHIP in 2020, though he blew his only two save chances and has yet to convert a save in the majors in seven tries. |
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| Feb 18 2021 | Cisnero is one of several options to close out games for the Tigers to begin the season, Chris McCosky of The Detroit News reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: New Detroit manager A.J. Hinch doesn't have an established closer, so it'll be worth watching how the bullpen shakes out in spring training. Lefty Gregory Soto and righty Bryan Garcia are probably the frontrunners to close, but Cisnero will be in the mix after posting a solid 3.03 ERA and 1.11 WHIP across 29.2 innings in 2020. He's never earned a save at the MLB level, however. |
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| Jan 15 2021 | Cisnero and the Tigers reached a one-year, $970,000 deal Friday, avoiding arbitration, Mark Feinsand of MLB.com reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Cisnero was able to settle on a deal with the Tigers prior to Friday's deadline, so the two sides won't require an arbiter. The right-hander made 29 relief appearances in 2020, posting a career-best 3.03 ERA and 1.11 WHIP with 34 strikeouts over 29.2 innings. |
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| Sep 19 2020 | Cisnero (3-3) retired both of the batters he faced and picked up the win Saturday against Cleveland. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Cisnero retired the final two batters in the top of the eighth inning, and the Tigers scored four times in the bottom of the frame to make the righty the pitcher of record. Cisnero has been solid for Detroit this season with a 3.38 ERA, three wins and 30 strikeouts across 26.2 innings. |
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| Sep 12 2020 | Cisnero (2-3) allowed a two-run homer along with one punchout in 1.1 innings as he was dealt the loss against the White Sox on Friday. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Cisnero relieved Casey Mize with a man on first and one out in the sixth inning and immediately wound up in a jam after nailing Tim Anderson with a fastball. Three pitches later, Eloy Jimenez was rounding the bases after Cisnero served him a high fastball that was taken yard to put the White Sox up 4-3. The right-hander is in quite the rut, as he has allowed seven runs over his last four innings, and he could be demoted to a lower-leverage role in the near future. |
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| Sep 10 2020 | Cisnero (2-2) pitched 1.1 scoreless innings with two strikeouts to earn the win in the second game of Thursday's doubleheader against the Cardinals. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Cisnero came on for the last out of the fifth and then pitched the sixth, while Bryan Garcia pitched the seventh for the save after the Tigers staged a late rally. Nobody has really taken the closer role and run with it in Detroit, so for now, Cisnero, Garcia and Gregory Soto will likely continue to share save opportunities. |
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| Sep 5 2020 | Cisnero (1-2) allowed two earned runs on three hits and a walk to blow the save and take the loss Saturday against the Twins, | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Cisnero started the ninth inning by allowing a walk and a single, putting himself in trouble right away. A Miguel Sano single with one out tied the game at 3-3. Cisnero retired the next batter, but then Byron Buxton hustled out an infield single to bring home the winning run and saddle Cisnero with his first blown save of the season. The 31-year-old still has a solid 2.21 ERA, so he should continue to see some save opportunities, but the Tigers may also turn to Gregory Soto and Buck Farmer depending on matchups, making the Detroit closer situation murky at the moment. |
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| Aug 26 2020 | Cisnero could be in the mix for saves after Joe Jimenez lost his grip on the closer's role, Chris McCosky of The Detroit News reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Tigers don't plan on replacing Jimenez with another traditional closer, as Cisnero, Gregory Soto and Buck Farmer are expected to fill the role depending on matchups. Cisnero has been lights out in 2020, with a 1.62 ERA, 0.90 WHIP and 18:5 K:BB through 16.2 innings. |
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| Aug 23 2020 | Cisnero tossed two-thirds of an inning Sunday, allowing no runs on no hits and no walks while striking out one as he earned the save against Cleveland. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Joe Jimenez came on in the ninth inning to see if he could turn things around in a non-save situation. However, he was hit hard once again as he allowed three runs while only recording one out. Cisnero was much more effective as he recorded the final two outs of the game to earn his first career save. The right-hander has been dominant this season with a 1.76 ERA and 16:5 K:BB over 15.1 innings. Although Jimenez may be losing his hold on the closer role, Buck Farmer could be the first in line to pick up saves on a more regular basis. |
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| Jul 26 2020 | Cisnero (1-0) allowed no runs on one hit and no walks while striking out one over one inning as he earned the win Sunday against the Reds. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After giving up one run during his one-inning appearance Opening Day, Cisnero was sharp in the eighth inning of Sunday's 1-1 contest and earned the win after the Tigers were able to take the lead in the next half inning. Despite the 31-year-old's rare win against the Reds, his fantasy value is limited as a late reliever who is unlikely to see many ninth-inning opportunities. |
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| Jul 11 2020 | Cisnero looked sharp in an intrasquad game Saturday and should be able to secure a bullpen spot with a decent showing the rest of summer camp, Chris McCosky of The Detroit News reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Cisnero was thought to have a pretty firm grip on a bullpen spot heading into spring training earlier this year, but he struggled before play was suspended due to the coronavirus pandemic. He looked good Saturday, however, striking out three of the six batters he faced, and he should be able to solidify his spot with a few more strong showings. Cisnero tallied a 4.33 ERA and 40 strikeouts across 35.1 innings for the Tigers last season. |
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| Apr 2 2020 | Cisnero allowed 11 runs (eight earned) across four Grapefruit League innings before MLB suspended spring training. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Cisnero entered the spring being talked about as a candidate to pitch in the seventh inning as a bridge to Buck Farmer and Joe Jimenez. That could still happen, but it wasn't an encouraging camp for the 30-year-old. Cisnero will likely find himself in a crowded bullpen when the season is able to start and will have to pitch well to hold onto a significant role. |
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| Feb 18 2020 | Cisnero is a candidate to pitch in the seventh inning this year, setting up Buck Farmer and closer Joe Jimenez, Evan Woodbery of MLive.com reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Detroit manager Ron Gardenhire likes to have established roles in his bullpen, and at the moment, only Farmer and Jimenez seem set. Cisnero posted a mediocre 4.33 ERA and 1.53 WHIP in 35.1 innings with the Tigers last year, though he managed an impressive 40 strikeouts as well. The 30-year-old throws hard and doesn't have a ton of competition in Detroit, so he could secure a middle relief role with a strong spring. |
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| Jul 26 2019 | Cisnero (0-1) pitched two-thirds of an inning Friday, allowing a walkoff single to Mallex Smith in a 3-2 loss to the Mariners. | Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news. |
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| Jul 24 2019 | Cisnero pitched 1.2 hitless and scoreless innings in Wednesday's 4-0 loss to the Phillies. He struck out three. | Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news. |
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| Jul 24 2019 | Cisnero was recalled from Triple-A Toledo<\/a> on Wednesday. | Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news. |
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| Jul 15 2019 | Cisnero pitched a scoreless inning Monday against Cleveland but was optioned to Triple-A Toledo following the game, Evan Woodbery of MLive.com<\/a> reports. | Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news. |
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| Jun 22 2019 | Cisnero was called up from Triple-A Toledo on Saturday, Jason Beck of MLB.com<\/a> reports. | Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news. |
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| Jun 20 2014 | Cisnero has been transferred to the 60-day DL, Jose de Jesus Ortiz of the Houston Chronicle reports. | The reliever had Tommy John surgery recently, and isn't expected to pitch in big league games again before June of 2015. The move cleared a 40-man roster spot for Josh Buchanan. |
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| May 28 2014 | Cisnero (elbow) underwent successful Tommy John surgery Wednesday morning, MLB.com's Brian McTaggart reports. | The 25-year-old will require 12-to-18 months of recovery time from the procedure, likely keeping him unavailable for the Astros until at least the second half of the 2015 campaign. He made just five appearances out of the Houston bullpen this season before requiring surgery. |
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| May 13 2014 | Cisnero (elbow) will undergo Tommy John surgery next week, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com rports. | Cisnero hit the DL last week with what was initially deemed elbow soreness, but upon further examination, the right-hander was found to have a strained UCL. Surgery has been recommended by team doctors, and the 25-year-old will get under the knife next week in hopes of returning relatively early into next season. GM Jeff Luhnow said, "He's young and he's got a good arm and I'm sure he'll come back." |
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| May 9 2014 | Cisnero (elbow) was placed on the 15-day DL Friday, MLB.com's Brian McTaggart reports. | Cisnero, who was a late-April call-up by the Astros, will require a DL stint to address the elbow soreness he has been experiencing of late. Even with the Astros' shaky closer situation, he wasn't seeing many high-leverage situations, making him a non-factor in most fantasy circles. |
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| May 8 2014 | Cisnero left the Astros and returned to Houston due to discomfort in his right elbow, MLB.com's Brian McTaggart reports. | While the Astros aren't yet sure whether Cisnero will require a stint on the disabled list, it sounds like a strong possibility with the team in need of roster spots. Starting pitcher Scott Feldman (biceps) is expected to come off the disabled list for Friday's game, and reliever Matt Albers (shoulder) may rejoin the 'Stros this weekend. Cisnero, who was called up Apr. 25, has surrendered five runs and four walks over 4.2 innings, while primarily pitching in low-leverage situations. |
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| Apr 25 2014 | The Astros recalled Cisnero from Triple-A Oklahoma City on Friday, MLB.com's Brian McTaggart reports. | Cisnero was brought up to take the roster spot of Matt Albers, who landed on the disabled list with a shoulder injury. Cisnero, who appeared in 28 games with the Astros last season, posted a 2.45 ERA and 18:4 K:BB ratio in 11 innings with Oklahoma City. Expect him to slot into a middle relief role with the big club. |
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| Mar 8 2014 | Cisnero allowed three runs (one earned) on three hits and a walk in one inning Saturday against the Yankees. | Cisnero allowed the first three batters he faced to reach base before a sacrifice fly brought one run home and a throwing error by Dexter Fowler on a Brett Gardner single brought the other two across the plate. Cisnero is competing for a bullpen spot out of camp, but shaky outings like this one could force the Astros to turn to other options. |
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| Mar 3 2014 | Cisnero suffered a back spasm over the weekend and is considered day-to-day, Evan Drellich of the Houston Chronicle reports. | The injury is considered minor so Cisnero should be back on the mound soon with proper rest. He has yet to appear in a Grapefruit League game for the Astros this spring. |
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| Aug 2 2013 | Cisnero was called upon to pitch the eighth inning Friday, and he could only record one out while allowing a run on three hits. | Cisnero was assumed to step into the closer role after Astros traded Jose Veras earlier in the week, but manager Bo Porter opted to throw him out there in the eighth while the Astros had a one-run lead. He did not do well in that situation, which may dissuade Porter from using Cisnero in close ninth inning circumstances. |
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| Jul 29 2013 | Cisnero may step in as the Astros' closer after the club traded away Jose Veras on Monday, Jose de Jesus Ortiz of the Houston Chronicle reports. | The Astros have yet to annonunce an heir to Veras' role, but Cisnero appears to be his logical replacement. He has 40 strikeouts in 41 frames this season while primarily pitching in the seventh and eighth innings. |
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| Jul 22 2013 | Cisnero has struck out 16 batters over his last 10 appearances (11.1 innings), but has struggled with his control while handing out 11 walks during that span. | For the season, Cisnero has limited the damage of his walks (4.0 BB/9) by inducing outs on the ground (1.26 GB/FB) and subsequently, keeping the ball in the yard. With the non-waiver trade deadline approaching, Cisnero may become a candidate for saves in Houston if the Astros trade Jose Veras to a contender as expected. |
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| Jun 9 2013 | Cisnero has 18 strikeouts in his last 16 innings, posting a .056 ERA and 0.94 WHIP in the process. | The undrafted, 24-year-old out of the Dominican Republic has really settled in after a rough outing against the Tigers on May 4. The Astros have been using him to pitch a couple innings at a time, so he isn't likely to see many holds, but he could still be useful in some leagues given his ratios and high strikeout rates. |
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| May 1 2013 | Cisnero is a candidate to start Thursday's game, according to the team's official site. | The article lists a host of pitchers who could fill the spot, including Dallas Keuchel and Jordan Lyles, who are both in the minors. Cisnero has been pitching so well in long relief, it's hard to imagine the Astros would take him out of that role, especially given how young and unpredictable their rotation is. |
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| Apr 22 2013 | Cisnero was recalled from Triple-A Oklahoma City on Monday. | With the need for a fresh long relief arm, Cisnero is the latest depth option to get a look from the Astros. Cisnero was hammered in a start against Memphis on April 13, but has been much more effective in two relief appearances with the RedHawks this season. |
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| Apr 22 2013 | Making his Major League debut, Jose Cisnero shut out the Mariners over 3.2 innings of relief. | Cisnero allowed two hits and walked one while striking out one in his big league debut. Cisnero had a 9.35 ERA for Triple-A Oklahoma City, but that was due to one horrible start in which he allowed eight runs in 2.2 innings. Cisnero could be an option for the rotation if the Astros decide against starting Brad Peacock again this weekend. |
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