Tinoco was charged with a blown save in Thursday's extra-innings win over the Twins, allowing one run on three hits and one walk over 1.2 innings while striking out one.
Tinoco took over for Anthony Bender with one out and a man on first in the bottom of the eighth and coughed up back-to-back hits to allow two runners to come home, tying the game at 4-4. He was then able to get through the frame without sustaining any further damage before pitching a scoreless ninth. It marked the right-hander's first blown save this season after converting his previous three opportunities this month. It also marked the second time in his last five appearances that he allowed three hits and at least one run. On a positive note, Tinoco has recorded at least one strikeout in three straight outings.
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Marlins' Jesus Tinoco: Converts third save
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Tinoco struck out one without allowing a baserunner over 1.2 innings to earn the save in Tuesday's 4-1 win over the Twins.
Anthony Bender left two on with one out in the eighth inning, but Tinoco avoided trouble in that frame. Tinoco also tossed a perfect ninth and has now gone 3.2 innings without allowing a baserunner. He's earned three saves over his last five appearances, taking over the closing role since Calvin Faucher (shoulder) landed on the injured list. Tinoco has a 1.55 ERA, 0.59 WHIP and 29:4 K:BB over 25 innings with the Marlins, an improvement on his 3.23 ERA, 0.90 WHIP and 41:11 K:BB through 39 innings for the year, which includes time with the Rangers and the Cubs.
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Marlins' Jesus Tinoco: Earns save Friday
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Tinoco threw a perfect inning and picked up a save against Atlanta on Friday.
Tinoco needed just eight pitches (six strikes) to retire Atlanta's 9-1-2 hitters and close out a 4-3 win. It was his second save of the season and both have come during his last three appearances. Tinoco dropped his season ERA to 3.47 with a 39:11 K:BB through 36.1 innings.
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Marlins' Jesus Tinoco: Grabs second career save
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Tinoco got the save in Thursday's 6-3 win over the Nationals. He pitched two innings without allowing a run or a hit and striking out two.
Tinoco entered the game in the eighth inning with a two-run lead and proceeded to retire all six batters he faced to record his first save since 2019, when he was a member of the Rockies. The right-hander is pitching for his third team this season but seems to have found a home in Miami, as he has a 1.33 ERA and 0.54 WHIP in 20.1 innings since joining the Marlins. The 29-year-old has a chance at being the closer for the Marlins down the stretch with Calvin Faucher (shoulder) and John McMillon (elbow) on the injured list.
Tinoco has turned in a 1.47 ERA, 0.60 WHIP and 24:4 K:BB while collecting one win and five holds over 18.1 innings across 15 appearances out of the bullpen since the Marlins claimed him off waivers from the Cubs on July 30.
Tabbed to fill one of the openings in the bullpen that was created by the Marlins' fire sale ahead of the trade deadline, Tinoco has arguably performed better with Miami than any of the relievers (Tanner Scott, Bryan Hoeing, A.J. Puk, Huascar Brazoban and JT Chargois) that were dealt away. A 29-year-old journeyman who owns a modest 3.82 ERA over 74 career MLB appearances, Tinoco attributes part of his newfound success in Miami to his increased usage of a slider that he revamped while pitching overseas in Japan in 2023, per Kevin Barral of FishOnFirst.com. Tinoco has quickly moved into a high-leverage role out of the Marlins bullpen, and he could now get a chance to pick up saves down the stretch after incumbent closer Calvin Faucher (shoulder) landed on the injured list Saturday. John McMillon and Anthony Bender loom as potential challengers for closing duties.
The Marlins claimed Tinoco off waivers from the Cubs on Tuesday.
After being DFA'd by the Cubs on Saturday, Tinoco will join a Marlins bullpen in need of extra depth following Tuesday's trade deadline. The 29-year-old righty has allowed nine earned runs in 14 innings in the majors this season, though he did not allow a run in four frames during his time with the Cubs. Braxton Garrett (forearm) was moved to the 60-day IL to clear space on the 40-man roster.
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Cubs' Jesus Tinoco: Booted from 40-man roster
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The Cubs designated Tinoco for assignment Saturday.
Tinoco was traded to the Cubs on July 16 and threw four scoreless innings in relief for Chicago, but he'll yield his spots on the active 40-man rosters to make room for the recently acquired Nate Pearson. Assuming he clears waivers, Tinoco should remain in the Cubs organization.
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Cubs' Jesus Tinoco: Contract selected
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The Cubs selected Tinoco's contract from Triple-A Iowa on Friday, Patrick Mooney of The Athletic reports.
Tinoco was acquired from the Royals in a trade Tuesday and will go straight onto the major-league roster rather than report to Iowa. The 29-year-old reliever holds a career 4.58 ERA and 61:47 K:BB over 57 appearances at the major-league level. He allowed nine runs over 10 innings in a stint with the Rangers earlier this season.
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Cubs' Jesus Tinoco: Traded to Cubs
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The Cubs acquired Tinoco from the Royals on Tuesday in exchange for cash considerations, Meghan Montemurro of the Chicago Tribune reports.
Tinoco has a 4.58 ERA in 57 career MLB games, nine of which came with the Rangers earlier this season before he was pushed off the 40-man roster and elected free agency. The 29-year-old has a 3.81 ERA and 34:10 K:BB in 20 appearances at the Triple-A level this season, and he'll start his tenure with the Cubs organization at Triple-A Iowa.
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Royals' Jesus Tinoco: Signs MiLB deal with Kansas City
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Tinoco signed a minor-league contract with the Royals on Tuesday.
Tinoco elected to become a free agent after the Rangers designated him for assignment las week. He allowed nine earned runs in 10 innings with the Rangers prior to being cast off the 40-man roster. In his new organization, Tinoco will report to Triple-A Omaha.
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Jesus Tinoco: Elects free agency
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Tinoco elected free agency after being outrighted by the Rangers on Thursday.
Tinoco had his contract selected May 23 but allowed nine earned runs across 10 innings and was designated for assignment Sunday. He was more effective with the Rangers in 2023 with a 2.18 ERA in 17 outings, so he may be able to find a role with another club.
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Rangers' Jesus Tinoco: Outrighted to Triple-A
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The Rangers outrighted Tinoco to Triple-A Round Rock on Thursday.
Tinoco has the option to decline the assignment and become a free agent if he wants. If he does choose to stick around, he'll provide relief depth at Round Rock.
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Rangers' Jesus Tinoco: Bumped from 40-man roster
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Tinoco was designated for assignment by the Rangers on Sunday, Evan Grant of The Dallas Morning News reports.
Cole Winn was summoned to replace Tinoco, who will now be subjected to waivers. Tinoco did himself no favors with multiple walks in each of his final three appearances before this move. The 29-year-old righty has posted a 4.58 ERA and 1.49 WHIP in 76.2 career innings over parts of five big-league seasons.
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Rangers' Jesus Tinoco: Added to roster
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The Rangers selected Tinoco's contract from Triple-A Round Rock on Thursday, Evan Grant of The Dallas Morning News reports.
Tinoco, 29, has posted a 3.80 ERA and 27:10 K:BB over 21.1 innings this season with Round Rock. The reliever hasn't appeared in a game at the major-league level since 2022, when he collected a 2.18 ERA in 17 appearances with Texas.
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Rangers' Jesus Tinoco: Back with Rangers
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Tinoco signed a minor-league contract with the Rangers on Monday, Jon Heyman of the New York Post reports.
Tinoco held a 2.18 ERA and 18:10 K:BB over 20.2 innings for the Rangers in 2022 before heading overseas in 2023 to pitch for the Seibu Lions of Japan's Nippon Professional Baseball. The 28-year-old seems likely to begin 2024 at Triple-A Round Rock.
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Rangers' Jesus Tinoco: Loses roster spot
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Tinoco was outrighted to Triple-A Round Rock on Thursday.
The Rangers made a flurry of moves Thursday, primarily activating players from the 60-day injured list. In turn, they had to open spots on the 40-man roster, and Tinoco was one of the casualties. He spent most of the season at Round Rock in 2022, though he managed a 2.18 ERA, 1.06 WHIP and 18:10 K:BB across 20.2 innings while pitching out of the bullpen with the Rangers.
Tinoco will start Game 2 of Tuesday's doubleheader against the Yankees, Levi Weaver of The Athletic reports.
Tinoco covered a scoreless frame Monday against New York and will serve as an opener in the nightcap of Tuesday's twin bill. The right-hander has a 1.83 ERA, 0.92 WHIP and 16:9 K:BB across 19.2 innings this year and shouldn't be expected to record more than a handful of outs.
