Fletcher was one of two relievers with prior MLB experience cut loose by the Giants' Triple-A affiliate on Thursday, with right-hander Trevor Hildenberger also receiving his walking papers. A waiver pickup from the Pirates last July, Fletcher was moved off the Giants' 40-man roster shortly thereafter and never saw big-league action with San Francisco. The 27-year-old southpaw surrendered eight earned runs on eight hits and seven walks across three innings over his three appearances out of the Sacramento bullpen this season.
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Giants' Aaron Fletcher: Outrighted to Triple-A
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The Giants outrighted Fletcher to Triple-A Sacramento on Monday, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.
The left-handed reliever was moved off the 40-man roster after San Francisco acquired southpaw Alex Young from the Guardians earlier Monday. Fletcher produced a 1.43 ERA at the Triple-A level during his time in Pirates organization earlier this season and appears worthy of an opportunity in the majors, but his lack of a 40-man roster spot will make it more difficult for him to get another look out of the Giants bullpen.
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Giants' Aaron Fletcher: Claimed by Giants
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Fletcher was claimed off waivers by the Giants on Thursday, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.
Fletcher was designated for assignment by the Pirates last week but will land a spot with the Giants less than a week later. The southpaw will report to Triple-A Sacramento after he posted a 1.45 ERA and 1.43 WHIP in 18.2 innings over 14 Triple-A appearances to begin the year.
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Pirates' Aaron Fletcher: DFA'd by Pittsburgh
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Fletcher was designated for assignment by the Pirates on Friday, Rob Biertempfel of The Athletic reports.
Fletcher was demoted to the minors last weekend and has now lost his spot on the 40-man roster. He has a 1.45 ERA, 1.43 WHIP and 9:6 K:BB over 18.2 innings for Triple-A Indianapolis this season.
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Pirates' Aaron Fletcher: Sent back down
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Fletcher was optioned to Triple-A Indianapolis on Saturday.
Fletcher covered three innings in Friday's blowout loss to the Brewers, and while he pitched well (no hits or runs allowed), he is going to be unavailable for a few days. With that in mind, it made sense for the Pirates to swap him out for Saturday's starter, Bryse Wilson. The left-handed Fletcher has a 6.94 ERA for the season, but after his success Friday, he seems likely to get another shot in Pittsburgh.
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Pirates' Aaron Fletcher: Back from Triple-A
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Fletcher was recalled from Triple-A Indianapolis on Tuesday, Justice delos Santos of MLB.com reports.
He hasn't pitched in the majors since April 29 and gave up nine earned runs in 8.2 innings that first month of the season. Fletcher has a 2.03 ERA, 1.43 WHIP and six strikeouts in 13.1 innings over his last 10 appearances at Triple-A.
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Pirates' Aaron Fletcher: Bound for Triple-A
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The Pirates optioned Fletcher to Triple-A Indianapolis on Monday.
Fletcher didn't make any appearances out of the Pittsburgh bullpen after he was recalled from Indianapolis last Tuesday. He was sent to the minors to open up a spot on the 26-man active roster for utility man Hoy Park.
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Pirates' Aaron Fletcher: Rejoins parent club
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The Pirates recalled Fletcher from Triple-A Indianapolis on Tuesday.
Fletcher rejoins the Pirates for the first time since early May, when he was up with the big club for just one day while serving as the 27th man for the Bucs' doubleheader with the Tigers. Since returning to the minors, Fletcher has produced an 0.82 ERA, 1.36 WHIP and 5:3 K:BB in 11 innings out of the Indianapolis bullpen.
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Pirates' Aaron Fletcher: Back with Bucs for doubleheader
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The Pirates recalled Fletcher from Triple-A Indianapolis ahead of Wednesday's doubleheader with the Tigers, Mike Persak of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.
Even though Fletcher was optioned to Triple-A one day ago, he'll be eligible to rejoin the Pirates since he's being designated as the 27th man for the twin bill. Unless the Pirates lose a pitcher to an injury Wednesday or decide to option another player to the minors, Fletcher will likely be headed back to Indianapolis at the conclusion of the twin bill. He's made eight relief appearances for Pittsburgh this season, giving up nine earned runs over 8.2 innings.
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Pirates' Aaron Fletcher: Moves to minors
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The Pirates optioned Fletcher to Triple-A Indianapolis on Tuesday, Alex Stumpf of DKPittsburghSports.com reports.
Fletcher was sent to the minors to clear a spot on the 26-man active roster for Anthony Banda (illness), who was reinstated from the 10-day injured list in a corresponding move. Since breaking camp as a member of the Pittsburgh bullpen, Fletcher appeared in eight games and gave up nine earned runs over 8.2 innings.
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Pirates' Aaron Fletcher: Included on Opening Day roster
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Fletcher has made the Pirates' Opening Day roster, Justice delos Santos of MLB.com reports.
Fletcher was claimed off waivers by the Pirates in mid-March after being designated for assignment by Seattle, and he tossed 4.2 scoreless innings across five relief appearances this spring. In spite of his promising results during camp, the southpaw should operate in a low-leverage role to begin the 2022 campaign.
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Pirates' Aaron Fletcher: Claimed by Pirates
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Fletcher was claimed off waivers by the Pirates on Sunday.
The Mariners designated Fletcher for assignment Sunday, but he quickly found a new home with Pittsburgh. The southpaw spent most of the 2021 campaign at Triple-A Tacoma and logged a 3.47 ERA and 1.36 WHIP in 49.1 innings across 39 relief appearances. He's made brief major-league appearances with Seattle across the last two years but seems most likely to begin the 2022 season at Triple-A Indianapolis.
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Mariners' Aaron Fletcher: Dropped from 40-man roster
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The Mariners designated Fletcher for assignment Sunday, Ryan Divish of The Seattle Times reports.
Seattle dropped both Fletcher and catcher Jose Godoy from the 40-man roster Sunday, presumably to clear up openings for potential signings or trade acquisitions. If Fletcher goes unclaimed off waivers, he'll stick around in the organization and will likely participate in big-league spring training, though he'll most likely end up opening the campaign at Triple-A Tacoma. Fletcher made four appearances out of the Seattle bullpen in 2021, giving up five earned runs on seven hits and a walk over 3.2 innings.
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Mariners' Aaron Fletcher: Optioned again
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Fletcher was optioned back to Triple-A Tacoma on Saturday.
Fletcher's latest stint on the active roster lasted just a single day. He gave up a run in his lone inning of work, which actually lowered his season ERA to 12.27 through 3.2 innings.
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Mariners' Aaron Fletcher: Back in majors
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Fletcher was recalled from Triple-A Tacoma on Friday.
Four Mariners relievers were placed on the COVID-19 injured list, so the team is bringing up three pitchers from Triple-A in a flurry of moves. Fletcher should work in low-leverage spots.
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Mariners' Aaron Fletcher: Optioned to Triple-A
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Fletcher was optioned to Triple-A Tacoma on Thursday.
Fletcher joined the Mariners' bullpen in early May and allowed three runs on three hits and no walks while striking out one in 1.2 scoreless innings. The southpaw will now head back to the minors after Paul Sewald's contract was selected as part of a shuffle.
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Mariners' Aaron Fletcher: Called up to majors
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Fletcher was recalled from the alternate training site Tuesday, Ryan Divish of The Seattle Times reports.
The 25-year-old southpaw gave up six earned runs while recording seven strikeouts and walking seven in 4.1 innings last season. He should work in low-leverage situations.
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Mariners' Aaron Fletcher: Sent down by Mariners
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Fletcher was optioned to the Mariners' alternate training site Friday.
Fletcher was unable to secure a spot on Seattle's Opening Day roster despite a strong spring performance. The southpaw made seven Cactus League appearances this year and posted a 1.35 ERA and 12:2 K:BB over 6.2 innings but will report to alternate camp ahead of the regular season.
