Scott Barlow

The Royals released RHP Scott Barlow.

Fantasy Impact

Barlow had been pitching for Triple-A Omaha. He will figure to seek another opportunity.

Scott Barlow has agreed to a minor league contract with the Royals.

Fantasy Impact

Barlow was released by the Athletics this past week after he was designated for assignment and cleared waivers. The veteran reliever will now return to the organization with which he made his MLB debut back in 2018 and pitched for until being traded away in the middle of the 2023 season. Barlow did pick up a couple of saves for the Athletics earlier this season, but he struggled overall, posting a 6.48 ERA over 36 appearances.

Scott Barlow was released by the Athletics on Wednesday.

Fantasy Impact

Barlow was designated for assignment this past Sunday. The veteran reliever subsequently cleared waivers and was cut loose by the Athletics. Barlow had struggled of late, giving up multiple runs in three of his last four relief appearances for the A's.

The Athletics designated RHP Scott Barlow for assignment.

Fantasy Impact

Barlow loses his spot on the Athletics 40-man roster. He is likely to clear waivers.

Scott Barlow has agreed to a one-year deal with the Athletics.

Fantasy Impact

Barlow brings a wealth of experience to the Athletics' bullpen. The 33-year-old righty logged 68 1/3 innings for the Reds last season, recording a 4.21 ERA with 75 strikeouts. Barlow notched 53 saves from 2021 to 2023, so he could find his way into an unsettled mix at the backend for the A's.