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Johnny Cueto

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Angels DFA former two-time All-Star

Johnny Cueto’s Los Angeles Angels tenure was extremely brief. The Angels on Friday designated Cueto for assignment. #Angels transactions: •Selected the contracts of LHP Sam Aldegheri and RHP Caden Dana •Placed RHP Carson Fulmer (right elbow …

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Angels signing former Cy Young finalist

The 2024 Los Angeles Angels continue to be the home of second chances. Jon Heyman of the New York Post reported Saturday that the Angels have agreed to a deal with veteran right-hander Johnny Cueto. It will be a minor-league contract for Cueto, …

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Former Cy Young finalist opts for free agency

Another interesting option is hitting the market for the month of July. Jon Heyman of the New York Post reported on Tuesday that veteran right-hander Johnny Cueto has opted out of his contract with the Texas Rangers. Cueto will now hit free agency in …

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Texas Rangers sign former 2-time All-Star pitcher

The Texas Rangers are taking a flyer on a former 2-time All-Star pitcher. The Rangers on Tuesday signed Johnny Cueto to a minor-league contract. Free-agent pitcher Johnny Cueto and the Texas Rangers are in agreement on a minor-league contract, source …

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Ex-NL strikeouts leader drawing interest for MLB comeback

The jig may not be up yet for a former MLB ace. Jon Heyman of the New York Post reported this week that veteran right-hander Johnny Cueto still hopes to continue pitching, despite remaining unsigned into the start of the new season. Heyman adds that …

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2 notable NL teams reportedly battling for Johnny Cueto

Though it is 2023 and not 2016, Johnny Cueto still has teams duking it out for his services. Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic reported on Wednesday that the San Diego Padres and Miami Marlins are vying for the free-agent right-hander Cueto. Rosenthal …

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Marlins linked to former NL strikeouts leader

The Miami Marlins could be adding a former teammate of new manager Skip Schumaker. Jon Morosi of MLB Network reported on Tuesday that the Marlins are one of the teams staying in touch with Johnny Cueto’s camp. Morosi says there may be an …

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Tony La Russa responds to veteran player’s criticism of White Sox

Chicago White Sox manager Tony La Russa did not seem pleased after one of his veteran players questioned the team’s fire following Wednesday’s loss. Pitcher Johnny Cueto offered up a very critical quote about the White Sox after their 8-3 …

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Johnny Cueto’s beloved horse died from eating poisonous grasshoppers

Johnny Cueto shared the sad news on Instagram this week that his beloved horse Popeye had died. The death of his pet has affected the pitcher and was a topic of conversation at San Francisco Giants spring training on Thursday. According to The …

Johnny Cueto to undergo Tommy John surgery

The inevitable has come for Johnny Cueto. The San Francisco Giants announced on Wednesday that Cueto will undergo Tommy John surgery on Thursday. The #SFGiants announced today that right-handed pitcher Johnny Cueto will undergo Tommy John surgery …

Tommy John surgery a ‘strong possibility’ for Johnny Cueto

Johnny Cueto is now considering Tommy John surgery to address his persistent elbow pain. The San Francisco Giants pitcher started off the season great before being sidelined by elbow issues. He returned in early July after missing over two months due …

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Johnny Cueto says he still has elbow pain every time he throws

It may be time for the San Francisco Giants to consider shutting Johnny Cueto down for the season. After the ex-All-Star righty gave up four earned runs in four innings to take the loss against the Milwaukee Brewers on Saturday, he gave some …

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Giants’ Johnny Cueto nearing rehab assignment

San Francisco Giants pitcher Johnny Cueto is closing in on a rehab assignment. Cueto, who has not pitched since April 28 thanks to a right elbow sprain, is closing in on a return, with a rehab start potentially happening as soon as Saturday. Johnny …

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Report: Johnny Cueto has sprained elbow, expected to be out 6 weeks

The San Francisco Giants are expected to be without Johnny Cueto for a significant period of time, but the injury news the starting pitcher received over the weekend could have been much worse. Jon Heyman of FanRag Sports reports that Cueto was …

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Johnny Cueto will seek several opinions on elbow

San Francisco Giants pitcher Johnny Cueto’s elbow injury is serious enough that he’s seeing several doctors to try to figure out a course of action. Manager Bruce Bochy admitted that Cueto will get “two or three” opinions on …

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Johnny Cueto reacts to MLB Network airing ridiculous photo of him

Johnny Cueto may want to have a chat with the good folks at MLB Network. After the San Francisco Giants righty held the Seattle Mariners to one run in six innings on Wednesday for his first win of the young season, the network aired a graphic of …

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