Chris Vallimont
SP FA
Wed 5/29/24 3:43 PM

Vallimont signed a minor-league contract with the Dodgers on Wednesday and reported to Triple-A Oklahoma City.
EDGE Analysis
Vallimont made his big-league debut as a member of the Orioles organization last season, recording two outs in a July 3 relief appearance against the Yankees before he was traded to the Guardians shortly thereafter and eventually removed from the 40-man roster. He became a free agent this offseason and eventually caught on with the York Revolution of the independent Atlantic League of Professional Baseball. After posting a 3.29 ERA and striking out 33 batters over his five starts with York, the 27-year-old Vallimont was able to catch the attention of the Dodgers. He'll be plugged into the Oklahoma City rotation right away and will start Wednesday in Albuquerque.

Chris Vallimont
SP FA
Mon 8/14/23 10:21 AM

Vallimont was outrighted to Triple-A Columbus on Wednesday.
EDGE Analysis
Vallimont will remain in the Cleveland organization after the Guardians moved him off their 40-man roster last week. Since being acquired from the Orioles in July, Vallimont has pitched exclusively at Columbus, turning in a 7.84 ERA and 1.94 WHIP across seven appearances.

Chris Vallimont
SP FA
Mon 8/7/23 2:48 PM

The Guardians designated Vallimont for assignment Monday.
EDGE Analysis
The transaction clears a spot on the 40-man roster for waiver pickup Ramon Laureano. Vallimont was acquired from the Orioles last month but never made an appearance for Cleveland.

Chris Vallimont
SP FA
Thu 7/6/23 6:03 PM

The Orioles traded Vallimont to the Guardians on Thursday in exchange for cash considerations, Rich Dubroff of BaltimoreBaseball.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
The Orioles designated Vallimont for assignment Wednesday, and he now finds himself in a new organization just one day later. The 26-year-old has been used as both a starter and reliever, and he could find himself in the majors if Cleveland is in need of a fresh arm later this season. Vallimont holds a 5.02 ERA and 1.40 WHIP through 57.1 innings in Triple-A. Triston McKenzie was transferred to the 60-day injured list to make room for Vallimont on the Guardians' 40-man roster.

Chris Vallimont
SP FA
Wed 7/5/23 1:59 PM

The Orioles designated Vallimont for assignment Wednesday, Andy Kostka of TheBaltimoreBanner.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Vallimont was optioned to Triple-A Norfolk on Tuesday and a day later he's lost his spot on the 40-man roster. The righty reliever will now go through the waiver process.

Chris Vallimont
SP FA
Tue 7/4/23 10:49 AM

Vallimont was optioned to Triple-A Nofolk on Tuesday, Rich Dubroff of BaltimoreBaseball.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Vallimont made a scoreless appearance Monday in his major-league debut but is now headed back to the minors. He's been used as both a starter and reliever with Norfolk this season, but it's not clear what the plan is for his role in the immediate future.

Chris Vallimont
SP FA
Sat 7/1/23 12:07 PM

The Orioles selected Vallimont's contract from Triple-A Norfolk on Saturday.
EDGE Analysis
Vallimont hasn't been spectacular in Norfolk this season, recording a 5.02 ERA and 1.40 WHIP with a 64:30 K:BB through 57.1 innings. He's primarily been used as a starter in the minors, though he'll likely come out of the bullpen while in Baltimore. Vallimont will take the place of Bruce Zimmermann on the active roster, who was optioned to Norfolk in a corresponding move.

Chris Vallimont
SP FA
Tue 1/10/23 2:50 PM

Vallimont cleared waivers and was outrighted to Triple-A Norfolk by the Orioles on Tuesday.
EDGE Analysis
The right-hander had been removed from the 40-man roster a week ago but will remain in the organization. Vallimont posted a 5.63 ERA between Double-A Bowie and Triple-A Norfolk last season.

Chris Vallimont
SP FA
Tue 1/3/23 3:05 PM

Vallimont was designated for assignment by the Orioles on Tuesday.
EDGE Analysis
The move clears a spot on the 40-man roster for Ryan O'Hearn. A waiver claim last May, Vallimont posted a 5.63 ERA and 105:50 K:BB ratio over 104 innings between Double- and Triple-A in 2022. The 25-year-old has shown he can miss some bats in the minors, but that hasn't translated to much success to this point.

Chris Vallimont
SP FA
Mon 6/20/22 12:55 PM

Vallimont was promoted from Double-A Bowie to Triple-A Norfolk on Monday.
EDGE Analysis
Vallimont struggled with Double-A Wichita while a member of the Twins' organization to begin the year. He was designated for assignment in May and claimed off waivers by the Orioles. In three starts with Bowie, he allowed just one earned run with an 18:4 K:BB across 13 innings. He'll look to continue his success at Norfolk, which will mark his first taste of Triple-A ball.