SP,RP - San Diego Padres MiLB
- Age 28
- Bats: R
- Throws: R
Next Start
- Rank
- P #424
- Projection (?)
- 0 pts
Eligibility
- Yahoo
- SP
- ESPN
- SP,RP
- CBS
- RP
Availability
Triston McKenzie has been reassigned to minor league camp by the San Diego Padres.
Fantasy Impact
McKenzie's once-promising career has derailed, primarily due to injuries, over the last couple of seasons. The 28-year-old righthander posted a 9.95 ERA in 6.1 innings this spring, allowing nine hits and nine walks. In 2021 and 2022, McKenzie combined for a 3.73 ERA and a 1.04 WHIP in 311.1 innings with Cleveland. However, since then, he has combined to pitch just 97.1 innings with a 5.48 ERA and a 94:69 K:BB ratio. McKenzie will open the year in El Paso to work on his recent command issues with the hopes of beginning to resurrect his career.
McKenzie carries a 5.46 ERA across 24 big-league appearances (20 starts) since 2023 into Padres camp as a non-roster invitee, but his arm has shown something new this spring. He gained weight over the offseason and pitched in winter ball for the first time, and his four-seamer is averaging 95.7 mph — up two full mph from last season. McKenzie has never touched 97 mph in a major-league game, but he topped that mark 10 times in his most recent Cactus League outing and peaked at 98.8 mph. He admitted having "no idea" where the extra velocity is coming from.
Fantasy Impact
The results haven't matched the stuff, as McKenzie has allowed six runs with a 6:7 K:BB over 4.1 innings this spring while competing for a rotation spot. He has another opportunity to make his case Friday against the Athletics, and his contract includes a June opt-out clause.
The Padres signed RHP Triston McKenzie to a minor league contract with an invitation to spring training.
Fantasy Impact
Once a top starter for the Guardians, McKenzie lands a fresh start with the Padres organization. He had been designated for assignment by Cleveland last April. He'll look to earn a role with the Padres in spring training.
Triston McKenzie has elected free agency.
Fantasy Impact
McKenzie cleared waivers after being designated for assignment. He will be free to sign with any team this offseason.
The Guardians sent Triston McKenzie outright to Triple-A Columbus.
Fantasy Impact
McKenzie cleared waivers after he was designated for assignment. He will remain in the Guardians organization.
