Michel Otanez

The Rangers claimed RHP Michel Otañez off waivers from the Athletics.

Fantasy Impact

Otanez pitched in 34 innings this past season for the Athletics. He'll compete for a spot in the Rangers bullpen.

The Athletics activated Michel Otanez from the injured list.

Fantasy Impact

Otanez had been sidelined with a shoulder impingement. He should hold a fairly high leverage role in the Athletics bullpen.

Michel Otanez struggled in his first rehab outing with Triple-A Las Vegas on Wednesday, allowing one hit, one walk and two runs (one earned).

Fantasy Impact

Otanez failed to record an out in Wednesday’s rehab outing with Triple-A Las Vegas. It was his second appearance, following a 0.2-inning stint with Single-A Stockton on April 26, where he allowed one earned run and a walk. The Athletics will likely wait for him to show more consistency before considering a call-up.

The Athletics placed Michel Otanez on the 15-day injured list.

Fantasy Impact

Otanez is dealing with a right shoulder impingement. He should be ready to make his season debut by the end of April.

Michel Otanez is going through a 10-day shutdown period before throwing again, meaning he'll begin the season on the IL.

Fantasy Impact

Otanez pitched 5.1 innings and struck out 11 batters in spring training before being sidelined with a right shoulder impingement. A clearer timetable for his return should emerge once he begins his throwing program.