Eli Villalobos
SP FA
Tue 6/18/24 2:08 PM

Villalobos signed a minor-league contract with the Tigers on Monday.
EDGE Analysis
Villalobos made his MLB debut earlier this season with the Marlins, appearing in three games as a reliever and covering 4.1 innings before Miami optioned him back to the minors May 11. He was outrighted off the 40-man roster later that month and elected to become a free agent upon clearing waivers. Villalobos didn't take long to find a new opportunity with the Tigers, who assigned him to the rookie-level Florida Complex League after signing him. Before joining his new organization, Villalobos hadn't pitched since May 24, so he likely just needs some time to get ramped back up before eventually settling into a relief role with Detroit's Triple-A affiliate in Toledo.

Eli Villalobos
SP FA
Mon 5/27/24 4:31 PM

Villalobos was designated for assignment by the Marlins on Monday.
EDGE Analysis
The team needed to free up a spot on its 40-man roster for Xavier Edwards, who was activated from the 60-day injured list. Villalobos, 26, has allowed one run over 4.1 relief innings during his brief time with the big club this season.

Eli Villalobos
SP FA
Sat 5/11/24 12:14 PM

The Marlins optioned Villalobos to Triple-A Jacksonville on Saturday.
EDGE Analysis
Villalobos appeared in three major-league games after having his contract selected by Miami on May 5. He allowed one run on three hits and two walks while striking out three over 4.1 innings. The move corresponds with the Marlins reinstating southpaw Jesus Luzardo (elbow) from the 15-day IL.

Eli Villalobos
SP FA
Sun 5/5/24 5:10 PM

The Marlins selected Villalobos' contract from Triple-A Jacksonville on Sunday.
EDGE Analysis
The right-hander was dropped from Miami's 40-man roster last summer but will now receive another look in the big leagues. Villalobos hasn't been particularly impressive at Triple-A this season with a 4.73 ERA and 1.37 WHIP over 13.1 innings.

Eli Villalobos
SP FA
Wed 7/5/23 5:40 PM

Miami outrighted Villalobos to Double-A Pensacola on Wednesday.
EDGE Analysis
Villalobos was designated for assignment by the Marlins on Monday and passed through waivers unclaimed. The 26-year-old reliever has yet to make his MLB debut.

Eli Villalobos
SP FA
Mon 7/3/23 2:44 PM

Villalobos was designated for assignment by the Marlins on Monday, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports.
EDGE Analysis
After being claimed off waivers by Miami on June 26, Villalobos was once again designated for assignment. He'll head back to waivers, where another team will be able to claim him. If he goes unclaimed, the 28-year-old will remain with Double-A Pensacola. In a corresponding move, Dane Myers was added to the Marlins' major-league roster, replacing Jazz Chisholm (oblique), who was placed on the 10-day injured list Monday.

Eli Villalobos
SP FA
Mon 6/26/23 4:37 PM

The Marlins claimed Villalobos off waivers from the Pirates on Monday and optioned him to Double-A Pensacola, Daniel Alvarez-Montes of ElExtraBase.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Villalobos will begin his second stint in the Marlins organization after he had previously been claimed off waivers by the Pirates in April when Miami designated him for assignment. Though he'll report to Pensacola initially, Villalobos has pitched exclusively at the Triple-A level this season, recording a 5.73 ERA and 1.82 WHIP in 22 innings out of the bullpen.

Eli Villalobos
SP FA
Mon 6/19/23 4:54 PM

The Pirates designated Villalobos for assignment Monday.
EDGE Analysis
Villalobos will cede his spot on the 40-man roster to catcher/outfielder Henry Davis, whom the Pirates called up from Triple-A Indianapolis in a corresponding move. After being claimed off waivers from the Marlins in April, Villalobos pitched exclusively with Indianapolis, generating a 4.15 ERA and 1.70 WHIP across 16 relief appearances.

Eli Villalobos
SP FA
Tue 4/11/23 3:37 PM

Villalobos was claimed off waivers by the Pirates on Tuesday and optioned to Triple-A Indianapolis.
EDGE Analysis
Villalobos had been designated for assignment Sunday by the Marlins. The 25-year-old right-hander was off to an ugly start this season at Triple-A Jacksonville, but he posted a 2.86 ERA and 101:29 K:BB over 78.2 innings of relief between the Double-A and Triple-A levels in 2022.

Eli Villalobos
SP FA
Sun 4/9/23 10:53 AM

The Marlins designated Villalobos for assignment Sunday, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports.
EDGE Analysis
Designating Villabos for assignment clears a spot on the 40-man roster for Devin Smeltzer. The right-hander struggled to an 11.57 ERA over three appearances for the Jumbo Shrimp to open the Triple-A season. If unclaimed, Villalobos likely will remain with Miami as a bullpen option in Jacksonville.