Joel Kuhnel
RP FA
Wed 6/26/24 1:08 PM

The Brewers designated Kuhnel for assignment Wednesday, Adam McCalvy of MLB.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Kuhnel was on the Brewers' 40-man roster and 26-man active roster for one day and didn't make a relief appearance. He can elect free agency if he passes through waivers unclaimed.

Joel Kuhnel
RP FA
Tue 6/25/24 5:22 PM

The Brewers selected Kuhnel's contract from Triple-A Nashville on Tuesday, Adam McCalvy of MLB.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Kuhnel signed a minor-league deal with Milwaukee on June 11, and he'll now get another shot in the majors after giving up two earned runs while striking out eight batters and walking three through five innings with Nashville. Although the 29-year-old right-hander has found success in the minors this season across the three organizations he's been a part of, his 6.30 career ERA in the majors will likely limit him to low-leverage situations while with the Brewers. Carlos F. Rodriguez was optioned to Triple-A to clear space for Kuhnel on the active roster, and Robert Gasser (elbow) was moved to the 60-day IL to free up a 40-man spot.

Joel Kuhnel
RP FA
Wed 6/12/24 1:12 PM

Kuhnel signed a minor-league contract with the Brewers on Tuesday.
EDGE Analysis
Kuhnel was assigned to Triple-A Nashville after signing with Milwaukee, and the affiliate wasted little time in putting him to work. He appeared out of the bullpen Tuesday in Nashville's 13-9 loss to Gwinnett, covering one inning and striking out two while allowing two earned runs on two hits and one walk. Prior to joining Milwaukee, Kuhnel spent time in the big leagues this season with Houston, giving up four earned runs over two innings in his lone relief appearance.

Joel Kuhnel
RP FA
Wed 6/5/24 9:51 AM

Kuhnel declined an outright assignment from the Blue Jays and elected free agency Tuesday.
EDGE Analysis
Kuhnel cleared waivers after being designated for assignment but has decided to look for a gig elsewhere. The right-handed reliever has spent most of this season at the Triple-A level, posting a 2.25 ERA and 7:5 K:BB over 20 frames.

Joel Kuhnel
RP FA
Fri 5/31/24 3:51 PM

Kuhnel was designated for assignment Friday, Kaitlyn McGrath of The Athletic reports.
EDGE Analysis
Kuhnel made his way to Toronto's organization after being DFA'd by the Astros in April, and he'll once again be put on waivers with Friday's move. He'll give way to Ryan Burr -- who was traded from the Phillies on Thursday -- on the 40-man roster. If Kuhnel clears waivers, he'll likely remain in the Blue Jays' farm system.

Joel Kuhnel
RP FA
Sat 5/4/24 11:12 PM

The Blue Jays acquired Kuhnel from the Astros on Saturday in exchange for cash considerations, Keegan Matheson of MLB.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Kuhnel had been designated for assignment by the Astros and now finds himself in a new organization. The big righty holds a career 6.30 ERA at the major-league level and will head to Triple-A Buffalo where he'll give the Jays experienced relief depth.

Joel Kuhnel
RP FA
Tue 4/30/24 4:58 PM

Kuhnel was designated for assignment by the Astros on Tuesday, Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle reports.
EDGE Analysis
Kuhnel's DFA was one of several roster moves by the Astros on Tuesday, with the others being the placement of Grae Kessinger (shoulder) on the 10-day injured list and the promotion of Joey Loperfido to the big-league club. Considering Kuhnel was tagged for four runs in his only MLB appearance this season but owns a 3.18 ERA in 11.1 innings in Triple-A, so it's at least within the realm of possibility he could be claimed by another organization.

Joel Kuhnel
RP FA
Sat 4/13/24 12:37 PM

Kuhnel was optioned to Triple-A Sugar Land on Saturday.
EDGE Analysis
Kuhnel gave up four earned runs in two innings against the Rangers on Friday, which punched his ticket back to Triple-A. Shawn Dubin (forearm) was activated from the injured list in a corresponding move.

Joel Kuhnel
RP FA
Fri 4/12/24 4:35 PM

The Astros selected Kuhnel's contract from Triple-A Sugar Land on Friday, Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle reports.
EDGE Analysis
The Astros are in desperate need for a bullpen reinforcement, which has led to them giving Kuhnel a look. Kuhnel holds a career 6.02 ERA over parts of four seasons at the major-league level.

Joel Kuhnel
RP FA
Mon 1/29/24 2:03 PM

Kuhnel signed a minor-league contract with the Astros on Monday that includes an invitation to spring training, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.
EDGE Analysis
Kuhnel elected free agency after being jettisoned from the Astros' 40-man roster earlier this month, but he'll return on a non-guaranteed deal. The big right-hander has put up a 6.02 ERA and 71:24 K:BB over 83.2 innings during parts of four big-league seasons.