Austin Pruitt
P FA
Wed 8/21/24 9:28 AM

The Athletics signed Pruitt to a minor-league contract Tuesday.
EDGE Analysis
Pruitt made four appearances with the Rangers earlier this season, allowing six runs over 4.1 relief innings before missing time with a knee injury and eventually getting released. He'll report to Triple-A Las Vegas, where he could be used as a starter or reliever.

Austin Pruitt
P FA
Sun 7/28/24 9:54 PM

The Rangers released Pruitt (knee) on Sunday.
EDGE Analysis
Pruitt had been on the shelf since April 24 with a right meniscus injury and was cleared to begin a minor-league rehab assignment June 28. Between stops in the rookie-level Arizona Complex League and Triple-A Round Rock, Pruitt posted a 7.71 ERA, 2.14 WHIP and 8:2 K:BB in 9.1 innings. With Pruitt's 30-day rehab window coming to a close Sunday and with the Rangers not willing to reopen a spot for him on the roster after he struggled on his rehab assignment, the 34-year-old right-hander will be given the chance to search for an opportunity elsewhere. Pruitt will most likely have to settle for a minor-league deal with his next organization.

Austin Pruitt
P FA
Tue 7/9/24 2:42 PM

The Rangers transferred Pruitt's (knee) rehab assignment from the rookie-level Arizona Complex League to Triple-A Round Rock on Tuesday.
EDGE Analysis
Pruitt will likely stick around at Round Rock throughout the week before potentially returning from the 60-day injured list following the All-Star break. He made three rehab appearances in the ACL over the past two weeks, covering four innings and striking out four while giving up one run on five hits and no walks.

Austin Pruitt
P FA
Fri 6/28/24 11:09 PM

Pruitt (knee) began a rehab assignment in the Arizona Complex League on Friday.
EDGE Analysis
Pruitt has been on the injured list since late April due to a right meniscus injury, and he's now been given the go-ahead to begin playing in games. The Rangers haven't provided any details regarding the planned duration of Pruitt's rehab stint, but he'll likely need to make a few appearances with a minor-league affiliate before coming off the injured list. There's also no guarantee the 34-year-old reports to the Rangers upon being activated, as he allowed six earned runs in just 4.1 MLB innings before getting hurt.

Austin Pruitt
P FA
Tue 5/21/24 3:33 PM

Pruitt (knee) was transferred to the 60-day injured list Tuesday.
EDGE Analysis
Pruitt was placed on the 15-day IL on April 24 with an injury to his right meniscus but will need more time for recovery. He'll be unable to return until mid-June at the earliest, though it's unclear how far along he is in the recovery process.

Austin Pruitt
P FA
Wed 4/24/24 7:56 PM

The Rangers placed Pruitt on the 15-day injured list Wednesday with a right meniscus injury, Evan Grant of The Dallas Morning News reports.
EDGE Analysis
Pruitt has been touched four six earned runs across 4.1 innings in his first four appearances, and he'll now be sidelined for the two weeks due to problems with his knee. Grant Anderson was recalled from Triple-A Round Rock in a corresponding move.

Austin Pruitt
P FA
Sat 4/13/24 2:33 PM

The Rangers selected Pruitt's contract from Triple-A Round Rock on Saturday, Jeff Wilson of RangersToday.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
After failing to make the Rangers' bullpen out of spring training, Pruitt will get his shot with the big-league club after Brock Burke (hand) was placed on the injured list Saturday. Pruitt was solid last season with the A's, turning in a 2.98 ERA and 1.16 WHIP across 48.1 innings, and he will likely serve in middle relief for the Rangers. Justin Foscue (oblique) was transferred to the 60-day injured list in a corresponding move to clear space on the 40-man roster.

Austin Pruitt
P FA
Wed 1/10/24 11:16 AM

Pruitt signed a minor-league contract with the Rangers on Wednesday that includes an invitation to spring training, Evan Grant of The Dallas Morning News reports.
EDGE Analysis
Pruitt collected a 2.98 ERA and 30:12 K:BB over 48.1 innings with the Athletics in 2023 before his season ended with a forearm strain. It appears he will enter spring training healthy and the 34-year-old will be in the mix for a long relief role in Texas.

Austin Pruitt
P FA
Wed 10/4/23 3:24 PM

Oakland outrighted Pruitt (forearm) to Triple-A Las Vegas on Wednesday.
EDGE Analysis
Pruitt posted a solid 2.98 ERA and 30:12 K:BB through 48.1 innings this season for the Athletics before finishing the year on the injured list following a late-August diagnosis of a right forearm strain. The 34-year-old can now elect to become a free agent and seems likely to do so.

Austin Pruitt
P FA
Thu 9/14/23 11:45 AM

Pruitt (forearm) is scheduled to throw live batting practice against JJ Bleday (knee) on Friday, the team's official site reports.
EDGE Analysis
Pruitt remains without an exact timetable for return after hitting the injured list back on Aug. 20, but Friday's planned activity level is naturally encouraging. The right-hander had generated a career-best 2.98 ERA alongside a 2-6 record and four holds over 38 appearances (six starts) when the injury bug bit.