Baltimore Orioles reliever Mychal Givens (shoulder) experienced soreness in his right shoulder during his rehab assignment. However, manager Brandon Hyde stated that there is a "low level of concern." The 33-year-old has appeared in only six games this season, amassing a miserable 11.25 ERA. He already spent time on the injured list with a knee issue, and his most recent ailment has kept him on the shelf since June 2, meaning his fantasy value can't get any lower. Givens will see team doctors ...

Baltimore Orioles reliever Mychal Givens (knee) is ready to throw in another rehab game on Wednesday with Double-A Bowie. It will be his fourth rehab appearance since going on the injured list with left-knee inflammation that he suffered before the season began, and he should almost be ready to rejoin the Major League club. In 2022, Givens posted a 3.38 ERA, 27.3% strikeout rate, and 1.32 WHIP with a pair of saves and seven holds. With Felix Bautista comfortably in the closer role, the ...

Baltimore Orioles relief pitcher Mychal Givens (knee) will start his minor-league rehab assignment with Double-A Bowie on Friday. Givens has yet to pitch in the big leagues this year for Baltimore due to left-knee inflammation, but he's getting closer to making his 2023 debut. While the 32-year-old right-hander probably won't need to spend a ton of time in the minors, the Orioles also are unlikely to rush him back until he's completely ready. Givens has 31 career saves over eight big-league ...

According to Baltimore Orioles manager Brandon Hyde, relief pitcher Mychal Givens (knee) will throw a bullpen session next week. The 32-year-old is dealing with left knee inflammation, although Hyde indicated the righty is moving in the right direction. Givens compiled a 4.79 ERA in 19 games last season while adding 20 strikeouts. That said, he's unlikely to make a difference on the fantasy end when he returns unless his role changes.

Baltimore Orioles relief pitcher Mychal Givens (knee) appears headed to the injured list to open the 2023 season, as general manager Mike Elias said the 32-year-old right-hander is running out of time to get ready. Givens tested his injured left knee during a simulated game on Sunday, but he again felt pain and threw only 10 pitches before meeting with the training staff, according to manager Brandon Hyde. "He's doing fine, he's doing better," Elias said. "I don't think it's anything ...

Baltimore Orioles relief pitcher Mychal Givens (knee) resumed throwing from flat ground on Thursday. The right-hander is working his way back from left knee soreness. The injury continues to linger which puts his status for Opening Day in jeopardy. The fact Givens has resumed throwing is a good sign, but he still has more work to do. The 32-year-old signed a one-year deal with the O's over the offseason. He should serve as a late-inning option and extra insurance as a closer in case Felix ...

The Baltimore Orioles agreed to a one-year, $5 million deal with free-agent relief pitcher Mychal Givens on Monday, pending a physical, according to sources familiar with the deal. Givens began his major-league career in Baltimore, playing for them from 2015 to 2020. While he probably won't be the Orioles closer in 2023, Givens should have a high-leverage role in the back of their bullpen and should have some fantasy appeal in leagues that count holds. In his eight-year big-league career, the ...

The New York Mets declined relief pitcher Mychal Givens' $3.5 million mutual option for the 2023 season on Wednesday, according to general manager Billy Eppler. Givens is now a free agent. The Mets acquired Givens from the Chicago Cubs at the trade deadline in early August, and he had a 4.79 ERA (4.22 FIP), a 1.45 WHIP, 20 strikeouts and six walks in 20 2/3 innings over 19 outings (one start) to close out the regular season. The 32-year-old journeyman reliever has now played with six different ...

Chicago Cubs relief pitcher Mychal Givens is headed to the New York Mets. The two sides have agreed on a trade that will send Givens to New York and pitcher Saul Gonzalez to the Cubs. Givens is posting a 2.66 ERA with two saves and 51/19 K/BB ratio through 40.7 innings in Chicago. This move helps bolster the Mets bullpen as they continue to fight for a playoff spot. He should continue to work in high leverage spots, but his fantasy value isn't expected to change. Gonzalez has pitched well in St....

Chicago Cubs reliever Mychal Givens notched his first save of the season on Thursday as his club defeated the Rockies 5-2. The right-hander worked around a one-out single as he struck out a pair in the 17-pitch frame, throwing 12 of his pitches for strikes. Givens has now picked up a win, a hold, and a save in four outings this season with one run allowed and seven punch outs in 3 1/3 IP. David Robertson has picked up the only other save chances for the Cubs bullpen this year, but Givens could...