Sam Coonrod RP FA Tue 8/4/20 4:41 PM
Sam Coonrod
RP FA
Coonrod (lat) remains in physical therapy and is set to be re-evaluated at the end of the week, Henry Schulman of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.
EDGE Analysis
Coonrod landed on the 10-day injured list Friday but still hasn't resumed throwing. The team hopes that he'll be able to begin a throwing program over the weekend if his evaluation at the end of the week goes well. It's still unclear when the right-hander could return to action. Coonrod tossed 3.2 innings over four appearances to begin the season, allowing three runs on four hits and three walks while striking out two.
Sam Coonrod RP FA Fri 7/31/20 5:03 PM
Sam Coonrod
RP FA
Coonrod landed on the 10-day injured list with a right lat strain Friday.
EDGE Analysis
Coonrod has made four appearances this season, allowing three runs in 3.2 innings. His expected return date is not yet clear. Sam Selman was recalled to take his place in the bullpen.
Sam Coonrod RP FA Thu 2/27/20 3:22 PM
Sam Coonrod
RP FA
Coonrod has added a cutter to his arsenal this spring, Mark W. Sanchez of KNBR.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
The 27-year-old righty made his big-league debut last season and finished with a 3.58 ERA, 1.23 WHIP and 50 percent groundball rate. Strikeouts eluded him (17.5 percent strikeout rate) and he issued too many walks (13.2 percent), but he was nonetheless effective. His average fastball velocity (96.6 mph) ranked in the 93rd percentile while his curveball spin was in the 90th percentile. With the addition of a cutter, he may be able to keep hitters off balance, which could lead to more strikeouts. Tony Watson is the de facto favorite to open the year as the closer, but there are no defined roles at this point in camp, so Coonrod could pitch his way into a high-leverage role. He gave up two runs on four hits and a walk while striking out two and blowing a save in one inning during his first appearance of the spring.
Sam Coonrod RP FA Wed 9/11/19 7:58 AM
Sam Coonrod
RP FA
Coonrod surrendered two runs on two hits over two-thirds of an inning in Tuesday's 5-4 win over Pittsburgh.
EDGE Analysis
Coonrod entered the eighth inning with a five-run lead, but the righty's struggles helped contribute to the Pirates getting back into the game. The 26-year-old has pitched relatively well for the Giants this season, posting a 3.22 ERA despite carrying an ugly 1.4 K/BB ratio through 22.1 innings. The timing of Coonrod's rough outing couldn't have been worse, as closer Will Smith (back) was unavailable, and it was rookie Shaun Anderson who came in to clean up the mess created for his first career save. The latter figures to see any additional save chances until Smith is ready to return, while Coonrod projects to stick in middle relief.
Sam Coonrod RP FA Sun 8/25/19 1:38 AM
Sam Coonrod
RP FA
Coonrod (3-0) didn't allow a baserunner over two-thirds of an inning, earning the win in Saturday's 10-5 win over the Athletics.
EDGE Analysis
Coonrod recorded the final two outs of the seventh inning and became the pitcher of record when the Giants rallied for eight runs in the eighth. The 26-year-old has allowed four runs on five hits and six walks across 9.2 innings in August. Overall, he has a 2.55 ERA and 1.02 WHIP in 17.2 innings this season despite an unsightly 10:10 K:BB ratio.
Sam Coonrod RP FA Fri 8/2/19 9:07 AM
Sam Coonrod
RP FA
Coonrod walked a batter over a scoreless inning in Thursday's 10-2 loss to the Phillies.
EDGE Analysis
Coonrod was one of just two pitchers who managed to hold the Phillies' bats scoreless in a blowout loss. The 26-year-old has given up just one run over nine innings this year (7:5 K:BB ratio). Continued success could lead to the rookie seeing increased hold opportunities after the Giants dealt two of their right-handed relievers at the deadline.
Sam Coonrod RP FA Thu 7/25/19 6:17 AM
Sam Coonrod
RP FA
Coonrod did not give up a baserunner (or strike out a batter) over an inning in Wednesday's 4-1 loss to the Cubs.
EDGE Analysis
Coonrod needed just five pitches to make quick work of a portion of the Cubs' lineup that consisted of Kyle Schwarber and Javier Baez. The 26-year-old has performed well when called upon in brief stints in the majors this year, giving up just one run and striking out four over six innings. Coonrod will likely find himself back in the minors when the Giants require a fifth starter late next week.
Sam Coonrod RP FA Mon 7/22/19 6:11 PM
Sam Coonrod
RP FA
Coonrod was recalled from Triple-A Sacramento on Monday.
EDGE Analysis
Coonrod has made four appearances for the Giants this season, allowing one run in four innings of work. He owns a poor 6.96 ERA in 32.1 innings for Sacramento. Conner Menez was optioned in a corresponding move.
Sam Coonrod RP FA Tue 7/16/19 2:26 PM
Sam Coonrod
RP FA
Coonrod was optioned to Triple-A Sacramento on Tuesday, Andrew Baggarly of The Athletic reports.
EDGE Analysis
The right-hander was called up to serve as the 26th man for the Giants' doubleheader Monday against the Rockies, and he ended up pitching a scoreless ninth inning in the first game with San Francisco leading 19-2. He carries an ERA of 7.42 at the Triple-A level this season.
Sam Coonrod RP FA Mon 7/15/19 11:46 AM
Sam Coonrod
RP FA
Coonrod will join the Giants as their 26th man for Monday's doubleheader against the Rockies, Kerry Crowley of The San Jose Mercury News reports.
EDGE Analysis
Coonrod has appeared in three games for the Giants this season, allowing one run in three innings of work. He's spent most of the season with Triple-A Sacramento, where he owns a poor 7.42 ERA in 30.1 innings. He'll likely pitch in a low-leverage role if he appears at all.