The Angels optioned Rosenberg to Triple-A Salt Lake on Thursday.
To close out the 2023 season, Rosenberg logged a 3.82 ERA despite a 1.48 WHIP and 29:14 K:BB across seven appearances (three starts). The pitcher entered 2024 hoping to compete for a starting role in spring training.
... See More... See Less
Angels' Kenny Rosenberg: Strong in bulk role
Rotowire
Rosenberg threw five innings of scoreless one-hit ball while striking out six and walking none in a no-decision versus the Athletics on Saturday.
Rosenberg took over in the third inning after opener Andrew Wantz allowed one run over the first two frames. Rosenberg left in line for the win, but Ben Joyce melted down in the eighth inning to squander the Angels' lead. Over 33 innings, Rosenberg logged a 3.82 ERA despite a 1.48 WHIP and 29:14 K:BB across seven appearances (three starts). The 28-year-old southpaw is too old to be considered much of a prospect, but he could have a chance to compete for a rotation spot in spring training.
... See More... See Less
Angels' Kenny Rosenberg: Picks up second win
Rotowire
Rosenberg (2-2) earned the win Saturday, allowing five hits and two walks over five scoreless innings against the Twins while striking out five.
Rosenberg was able to keep the Twins at bay despite giving up two walks and a single in the opening frame. He allowed a single in all five innings in which he appeared but was able to escape each time without sustaining any damage. The lefty has now allowed three or fewer runs in three of his four outings this month, though he's also issued at least two walks in all but one appearance this season.
... See More... See Less
Angels' Kenny Rosenberg: Falters as primary pitcher
Rotowire
Rosenberg (1-2) allowed five runs on seven hits and two walks while striking out five over five innings to take the loss versus the Tigers on Sunday.
Jimmy Herget tossed a perfect inning as the opener, but Rosenberg quickly ran into trouble after entering in the second inning. Jake Rogers took Rosenberg deep twice between the second and third frames, accounting for all but one of the runs on the southpaw's line. Through five appearances spanning 23 innings, Rosenberg has a 5.48 ERA, 1.78 WHIP and 18:12 K:BB. If he remains part of the rotation, he'd be lined up to make his next appearance on the road in Minnesota.
... See More... See Less
Angels' Kenny Rosenberg: Set to work as bulk pitcher
Rotowire
Rosenberg is expected to pitch behind opener Jimmy Herget against the Tigers on Sunday, Sam Blum of The Athletic reports.
Rosenberg lined up to pitch during the upcoming three-game set against the Rays, but he'll instead take the mound Sunday after Reid Detmers was scratched with an illness. The 28-year-old Rosenberg has a 4.50 ERA, 1.78 WHIP and 15:10 K:BB across 18 innings this season.
... See More... See Less
Angels' Kenny Rosenberg: Solid in Sunday's win
Rotowire
Rosenberg (1-1) allowed one run on six hits and a walk while striking out four over five innings to earn the win over the Guardians on Sunday.
Rosenberg limited the damage to a Kole Calhoun solo shot in the second inning. Over his last two outings, both starts, Rosenberg has allowed four runs across 11 innings with an 8:3 K:BB. He's at a 4.50 ERA, 1.78 WHIP and 15:10 K:BB through 18 innings across four appearances overall. The 28-year-old southpaw is tentatively lined up for a home start versus the Tigers next weekend.
... See More... See Less
Angels' Kenny Rosenberg: Picks up another start
Rotowire
Rosenberg is scheduled to start Sunday's game against the Guardians at Angel Stadium.
Rosenberg will receive a second turn through the Angels' six-man rotation after he delivered a quality start against the Orioles his last time out Monday. The 28-year-old southpaw could have a clear path to a rotation spot for the remainder of the season with two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani (elbow/oblique) having been shut down from pitching and with Lucas Giolito having recently been waived.
... See More... See Less
Angels' Kenny Rosenberg: Records quality start
Rotowire
Rosenberg (0-1) took the loss against Baltimore on Monday, allowing three runs on seven hits and two walks while striking out four batters over six innings.
Rosenberg got his first start of the season and fared pretty well, yielding just three runs -- all in the third inning -- to finish with the first quality start of his brief big-league career. The Angels' offense was unable to reward him for it, however, and the southpaw also ended up with his first major-league loss. The Angels are short on starting pitching depth with Shohei Ohtani's elbow injury keeping him from pitching again this season, Chase Silseth on the concussion IL and Lucas Giolito recently claimed off waivers by Cleveland, so Rosenberg could stick as a starter for a bit, especially if Los Angeles continues to deploy a six-man rotation.
... See More... See Less
Angels' Kenny Rosenberg: Starting Monday vs. Orioles
Rotowire
Rosenberg is starting Monday's game at home against the Orioles, Jeff Fletcher of The Orange County Register reports.
The Angels are still hoping to avoid using their starters on four days' rest, per Fletcher, and they don't have an off day until Sept. 14; therefore, Rosenberg may get a few more starts beyond Monday. He has given up five earned runs with seven walks and seven strikeouts over seven frames in two big-league appearances this season and had a 7.20 ERA, 1.80 WHIP and 33 strikeouts over 25 innings in his five most recent Pacific Coast League starts.
... See More... See Less
Angels' Kenny Rosenberg: Recalled from Triple-A
Rotowire
The Angels recalled Rosenberg from Triple-A Salt Lake on Tuesday.
Chase Silseth is going on the 7-day concussion injured list in a corresponding move after taking a throw to the head Saturday against the Mets. Rosenberg has allowed five earned runs in seven major-league innings this season and figures to operate in a low-leverage relief role.
... See More... See Less
Angels' Kenny Rosenberg: Returns to Triple-A
Rotowire
The Angels optioned Rosenberg to Triple-A Salt Lake on Thursday.
Rosenberg was returned to Triple-A one day after he was called up and appointed as the Angels' 27th man for a doubleheader with the Reds. He covered two innings out of the bullpen in the Angels' 9-4 loss in the first game of the twin bill, giving up one earned run on two hits and two walks while striking out three.
... See More... See Less
Angels' Kenny Rosenberg: Appointed as 27th man
Rotowire
Rosenberg was recalled from Triple-A Salt Lake on Wednesday.
Rosenberg will serve as the 27th man for the Angels in Wednesday's doubleheader versus the Reds. The left-hander made an extended relief appearance for the Halos earlier this month, allowing four runs over five frames. He'll be available to absorb multiple innings Wednesday.
... See More... See Less
Angels' Kenny Rosenberg: Works five frames in relief
Rotowire
Rosenberg allowed four runs on seven hits and five walks while striking out four batters over five innings in a long-relief role against Houston on Friday.
Reid Detmers started for the Angels and gave up seven runs over 2.1 frames, so Rosenberg was asked to preserve the bullpen with a lengthy relief appearance. The left-hander nearly doubled Detmers' pitch count -- Rosenberg threw 89 pitches to Detmers' 48 -- and hung around long enough for Los Angeles to need only one additional reliever in the blowout loss. It was the first major-league appearance of the season for Rosenberg, and given his starter-like workload Friday, he'll likely be held out of action for several days.
... See More... See Less
Angels' Kenny Rosenberg: Optioned to Triple-A
Rotowire
The Angels optioned Rosenberg to Triple-A Salt Lake on Sunday.
Rosenberg made his first MLB appearance of the season Friday, surrendering four runs over five innings while walking five and striking out four. He'll head back to Salt Lake to make room for Griffin Canning's (calf) activation from the injured list. The 28-year-old southpaw holds a 4.93 ERA and 1.49 WHIP through 95 innings across 19 starts in the minors.
... See More... See Less
Angels' Kenny Rosenberg: Called up to majors
Rotowire
The Angels selected Rosenberg's contract from Triple-A Salt Lake on Saturday.
Rosenberg was designated for assignment over the winter but now finds himself back on the 40-man roster, replacing right-hander Jacob Webb. While the 27-year-old Rosenberg doesn't have great numbers this season, he provides the Angels with a fresh lefty arm, one capable of covering multiple innings out of the bullpen if necessary.
... See More... See Less
Angels' Kenny Rosenberg: Reassigned to minor-league camp
Rotowire
Rosenberg was reassigned to minor-league camp by the Angels on Tuesday.
Rosenberg cracked the majors for the first time in his career last season, allowing five earned runs over 10.2 innings while striking out eight batters. He performed well in Triple-A last season (3.16 ERA, 1.24 WHIP) and is having a very good spring, so there is a chance Rosenberg can work his way back into the Angels' bullpen if he maintains his current pace.
... See More... See Less
Angels' Kenny Rosenberg: Clears waivers
Rotowire
The Angels outrighted Rosenberg to Triple-A Salt Lake on Monday.
He'll remain in the organization after going unclaimed off waivers when the Angels removed him from the 40-man roster last week to clear a spot for the newly signed Justin Garza. Rosenberg made three appearances (one start) for the Angels in 2022 but otherwise spent the majority of the season as a member of Salt Lake's rotation. In 62.2 innings for the Triple-A club, Rosenberg submitted a 3.16 ERA, 1.24 WHIP and 62:27 K:BB.
... See More... See Less
Angels' Kenny Rosenberg: DFA'd by Halos
Rotowire
Rosenberg was designated for assignment by the Angels on Monday.
Rosenberg spent multiple brief stints in the majors during the first half of 2022, posting a 4.22 ERA and 1.41 WHIP through 10.2 innings. If he can recreate his Triple-A numbers from last season (3.16 ERA, 1.24 WHIP), there is a chance Rosenberg can find himself on the 40-man roster and in the majors next season at some point. For now, newly-signed Justin Garza will take his roster spot.
... See More... See Less
Angels' Kenny Rosenberg: Back in action at Triple-A
Rotowire
Rosenberg (arm) was reinstated from Triple-A Salt Lake's injured list last week and returned to action Sunday, covering two innings and striking out three while allowing two earned runs on four hits.
Rosenberg had been out of action since early July with the unspecified arm injury before he was cleared to begin a rehab assignment in the rookie-level Arizona Complex League in mid-August. Though he possesses a spot on the Angels' 40-man roster, Rosenberg may need to string together a few quality performances at Triple-A to earn a promotion back to the majors in September.
... See More... See Less
Angels' Kenny Rosenberg: Covers one inning in rehab start
Rotowire
Rosenberg (arm) began a rehab assignment Monday with the Angels' Arizona Complex League affiliate and gave up three earned runs on one hit and one walk while striking out one over a one-inning start.
Rosenberg, who currently resides on Triple-A Salt Lake's 7-day injured list due to an apparent arm issue, faced six batters in his first game action since July 3. The Angels are likely planning on having Rosenberg getting stretched back out before he rejoins the Triple-A rotation, so expect him to make at least a couple more starts in the lower levels of the minors.
