Michael Ynoa
RP FA
Sat 3/27/21 11:27 AM

Ynoa was released by the Phillies on Saturday, Matt Breen of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.
EDGE Analysis
The Phillies reassigned Ynoa to their minor-league camp Monday, and he'll now be able to seek out other opportunities in free agency ahead of the regular season. The right-hander posted a 6.75 ERA and 1.31 WHIP in 5.1 innings during six spring appearances this year.

Michael Ynoa
RP FA
Mon 3/22/21 2:25 PM

The Phillies reassigned Ynoa to their minor-league camp Monday, Todd Zolecki of MLB.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Ynoa was dismissed from the competition for a spot in the Phillies' Opening Day bullpen after he was blasted for four runs on five hits and two walks over 5.1 innings across his first six Grapefruit League appearances. He's expected to begin the 2021 campaign at Triple-A Lehigh Valley.

Michael Ynoa
RP FA
Mon 1/4/21 4:40 PM

Ynoa joined the Phillies as a non-roster invitee Monday.
EDGE Analysis
Ynoa is very much a low-risk lottery ticket for the Phillies. The 29-year-old righty hasn't thrown a pitch at the highest level since 2017, but his 4.42 ERA in 59 career MLB innings is a respectable mark.

Michael Ynoa
RP FA
Wed 2/12/20 12:27 PM

Ynoa agreed to a minor-league contract with the Athletics on Wednesday, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Ynoa memorably received a $4.25 million signing bonus from the Athletics as a teenager in 2008, but the right-hander never quite lived up the big expectations that came with his contract. He never advanced beyond the High-A level during his six years in Oakland's organization and went on to make only 45 appearances at the big-league level with the White Sox before he was out of affiliated ball entirely by the middle of last season. The Athletics were at least intrigued by his work in the Dominican Winter League this offseason -- Ynoa posted a 2.70 ERA and 28:12 K:BB across 16.2 innings -- so he'll receive another look from the organization, likely serving as bullpen depth in the high minors.

Michael Ynoa
RP FA
Wed 5/29/19 11:00 PM

Ynoa was released by the Royals on Tuesday, Jeffrey Flanagan of MLB.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Ynoa made a solid case for a bullpen role in spring training but ultimately didn't make the Opening Day roster. The 27-year-old struggled at Triple-A Omaha with a 4.57 ERA, 1.56 WHIP and 26:14 K:BB over 21.2 innings, leading to his release.

Michael Ynoa
RP FA
Thu 3/28/19 3:06 PM

The Royals reassigned Ynoa to the minor leagues Thursday.
EDGE Analysis
Ynoa had made a solid case for a bullpen role during spring training but the Royals ultimately elected to hand the final relief job to Rule 5 pick Chris Ellis. Unless he requests his release from the organization, Ynoa is expected to open the campaign at Triple-A Omaha.

Michael Ynoa
RP FA
Tue 11/13/18 5:27 PM

Ynoa signed a minor-league contract with the Royals on Tuesday.
EDGE Analysis
Ynoa didn't play affiliate ball in 2018 after being cut loose by the White Sox in March. He appeared in the Dominican Winter League, however, posting a 0.87 ERA, 0.77 WHIP and 13:4 K:BB through 10.1 innings. It's unclear if the deal includes an invitation to spring training at this point. Ynoa, who last pitched in the majors for the White Sox in 2017, owns a career 4.42 ERA, 1.48 WHIP and 53:39 K:BB across parts of two major-league seasons (59 innings).

Michael Ynoa
RP FA
Fri 10/6/17 2:57 PM

Ynoa agreed to a minor-league deal with the White Sox.
EDGE Analysis
Ynoa spent the majority of the 2017

Michael Ynoa
RP FA
Sat 7/8/17 2:09 PM

Ynoa cleared waivers and was sent outright to Triple-A Charlotte on Saturday.
EDGE Analysis
Ynoa was DFA'd Thursday to clear a roster spot for David Robertson, but will stay within the organization and assume relief duties in Triple-A. The right-hander has struggled recently with the White Sox, posting a 9.82 ERA over six appearances last month and compounding that by allowing three earned runs over an inning of work against the Rangers last week. He'll have a chance to work out the kinks down in Charlotte, serving as organizational depth for the time being.

Michael Ynoa
RP FA
Thu 7/6/17 1:57 PM

The White Sox designated Ynoa for assignment Thursday.
EDGE Analysis
The right-hander is sent packing from the 40-man roster to make room for returning closer David Robertson. Ynoa had been saddled with a 5.90 ERA over 22 games for the Pale Hose. He'll await his next destination, whether it be Triple-A Charlotte or another organization.