The Giants signed Gage to a minor-league contract Wednesday.
Gage elected free agency earlier this week after being booted off the Tigers' 40-man roster, and he has quickly landed with another organization. The lefty reliever has put up a 1.67 ERA and 0.97 WHIP over 32.1 innings at the Triple-A level in 2025 and tossed 5.2 scoreless frames over his six appearances during his time with Detroit. Gage will report to Triple-A Sacramento.
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Matt Gage: Becomes free agent
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Gage elected free agency Tuesday, Jon Heyman of the New York Post reports.
Gage was outrighted to Triple-A Toledo on Monday after clearing waivers, but because he had previously been designated for assignment, he had the ability to explore his options in free agency. The 32-year-old lefty might have to settle for a minor-league deal with his next organization, but he could garner consideration for a call-up quickly after excelling in his stops in the majors and the Triple-A level this season. He posted a 1.67 ERA and 0.97 WHIP over 32.1 innings with the Tigers' top affiliate in Toledo and tossed 5.2 scoreless frames over his six appearances for Detroit.
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Matt Gage: Elects free agency
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Gage elected to become a free agent Tuesday, Jon Heyman of the New York Post reports.
Gage had been booted off the Tigers' 40-man roster and has decided to pursue an opportunity elsewhere rather than accept an outright assignment. The southpaw reliever spun 5.2 scoreless innings over six relief appearances during his time with the Tigers.
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Tigers' Matt Gage: Removed from 40-man roster
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The Tigers designated Gage for assignment Thursday, Evan Petzold of the Detroit Free Press reports.
The transaction frees up a spot on the 26-man active roster and 40-man roster left-hander Dietrich Enns, who was called up from Triple-A Toledo to start Thursday's game versus the Athletics. Gage spun 5.2 scoreless innings over six relief appearances during his time with the Tigers, although that came with a 3:2 K:BB.
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Tigers' Matt Gage: Extends scoreless streak
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Gage, who tossed a scoreless inning of relief in Tuesday's win over the Athletics, has now made five straight scoreless appearances since debuting with the Tigers.
Gage has allowed five hits and two walks in his 5.1 total innings of work so far, but he's yet to allow any runs. It's a small sample, though the lefty was also pitching well for Triple-A Toledo, posting a 1.67 ERA and 0.97 WHIP across 32.1 innings with the Mud Hens earlier in the year. Gage could eventually see more high-leverage work out of the Detroit bullpen if he keeps up this level of performance.
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Tigers' Matt Gage: Added to bullpen
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The Tigers selected Gage's contract from Triple-A Toledo on Thursday.
Gage earned a promotion after collecting a 1.67 ERA and 28:4 K:BB over 32.1 innings with Toledo. He will give manager A.J. Hinch another left-handed relief option.
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Tigers' Matt Gage: Competing for bullpen spot
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Gage, who signed a minor-league contract with the Tigers on Dec. 20, gave up two earned runs on one hit and two walks while striking out one batter in one inning of relief Friday in the Tigers' 7-6 loss to the Phillies in Grapefruit League play.
Gage previously saw big-league action in 2022 and 2023 with the Blue Jays and Astros, respectively, but he spent the entire 2024 campaign at the Triple-A level between stops with the Dodgers and Mets organizations, logging a 4.10 ERA and 51:22 K:BB in 41.2 innings. Though he's getting a chance to compete for a spot in the Tigers' Opening Day bullpen during spring training, the 32-year-old southpaw will most likely be headed to Triple-A Toledo to begin the campaign.
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Mets' Matt Gage: Outrighted to Triple-A
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The Mets outrighted Gage to Triple-A Syracuse on Monday, Michael Mayer of MetsmerizedOnline.com reports.
Gage has accepted the assignment and will remain in the organization. The lefty spent all of 2024 at the Triple-A level, collecting a 4.10 ERA and 51:22 K:BB over 41.2 innings.
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Mets' Matt Gage: Sent down to minors
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The Mets optioned Gage to Triple-A Syracuse on Wednesday.
Gage was just recalled from Syracuse on Monday but didn't make an appearance. The Mets are doing some reshuffling with their bullpen after making a couple additions at the trade deadline.
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Mets' Matt Gage: Recalled from Triple-A
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The Mets recalled Gage from Triple-A Syracuse on Monday.
The Mets are swapping left-handed relievers on the 26-man active roster, with Gage taking the spot of Jake Diekman, who has been designated for assignment. Gage holds a 3.42 ERA and 34:14 K:BB over 26.1 innings at the Triple-A level in 2024 and collected a 1.83 ERA in 16 appearances at the big-league level between 2022 and 2023.
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Mets' Matt Gage: Sent to Queens
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The Mets acquired Gage from the Dodgers on Sunday in exchange for cash considerations. He was subsequently optioned to Triple-A Syracuse.
The Dodgers added Gage to their 40-man roster last week, and he was quickly shipped off to another organization. The left-hander has a 4.29 ERA, 1.38 WHIP and 27:12 K:BB over 21 innings at the Triple-A level this season.
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Dodgers' Matt Gage: Joins 40-man roster
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The Dodgers added Gage to their 40-man roster Wednesday, Jon Heyman of the New York Post reports.
Gage exercised an opt-out clause in his minor-league contract Wednesday, but he'll instead remain with the organization now that he owns a spot on the 40-man. The 31-year-old southpaw will remain in Triple-A, however, where he's posted a 2.79 ERA and 1.31 WHIP in 19.1 innings this season. J.P. Feyereisen was outrighted to Oklahoma City in a corresponding move.
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Dodgers' Matt Gage: Returns to Dodgers on minors deal
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Gage signed a minor-league contract with the Dodgers on Saturday, Jon Heyman of the New York Post reports.
Gage was DFA'd by the Dodgers on Tuesday and released Wednesday, but the team will bring him back to provide bullpen depth at Triple-A Oklahoma City. The 31-year-old southpaw posted a 4.58 ERA and 1.64 WHIP across 37.1 frames with Houston's Triple-A affiliate last season.
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Matt Gage: Released by Dodgers
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Gage was released by the Dodgers on Tuesday.
Gage had been designated for assignment and the Dodgers have decided to cut him loose after he cleared waivers. The left-handed reliever holds a 1.83 ERA and 20:9 K:BB across 19.2 innings in the majors, so he shouldn't have trouble latching on in another organization.
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Dodgers' Matt Gage: Designated for assignment
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Gage was designated for assignment by the Dodgers on Tuesday, Bill Plunkett of The Orange County Register reports.
The move frees up a spot on the 40-man roster for waiver claim Taylor Trammell. Gage was acquired via trade from the Yankees in February but did not make the Opening Day roster. He holds a 1.83 ERA and 20:9 K:BB across 19.2 innings in the majors, so there could be some interest via trade or waivers.
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Dodgers' Matt Gage: Optioned to Triple-A
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Gage was optioned to Triple-A Oklahoma City on Sunday, Kirsten Watson of SportsNet LA reports.
Gage appeared in four games with the Dodgers this spring, allowing two runs on three hits while striking out four batters over four innings. The southpaw pitched in five games with the Astros in 2023, producing a 2.70 ERA with eight strikeouts over 6.2 innings, and he'll look to earn a call-up to the major-league roster with Los Angeles down the road.
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Dodgers' Matt Gage: Shipped to Dodgers
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The Dodgers acquired Gage and right-hander Christian Zazueta from the Yankees on Monday in exchange for left-hander Caleb Ferguson, Jon Heyman of the New York Post reports.
Though Ferguson is a more established left-handed reliever at the big-league level, he's bound for free agency in 2025 and has no minor-league options remaining, while Gage is a pre-arbitration pitcher who still has an option. Gage isn't expected to be a vital part of the Los Angeles bullpen in 2024, but he'll at least help restore some left-handed depth to the relief ranks while also offering more maneuverability between the majors and Triple-A Oklahoma City. Over his 16 career big-league appearances over the past two seasons between Toronto and Houston, the 30-year-old Gage owns a 1.83 ERA (3.74 SIERA) over 19.2 innings.
The Yankees claimed Gage off waivers from the Astros on Monday, Jon Heyman of the New York Post reports.
The New York native has fared well in his brief time at the major-league level over the last two seasons, posting a 1.83 ERA and 20:9 K:BB across 19.2 innings. Gage will turn 31 in a couple weeks and has a minor-league option remaining.
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Astros' Matt Gage: Jettisoned from 40-man roster
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Gage was designated for assignment by the Astros on Monday, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.
The move was made in order to free up a spot on the 40-man roster for the addition of Josh Hader. Gage, who turns 31 next month, has held a 1.83 ERA and 20:9 K:BB over 19.2 innings at the major-league level and posted a 4.58 ERA and 39:20 K:BB across 37.1 frames at Triple-A Sugar Land in 2023.
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