The 2024 MLB season is underway and Rice baseball alums are busy on the mound and at the plate. Here’s the latest from the MLB Owls.
Tyler Duffey – Kansas City Royals
Duffey was called up to the big leagues for the first time this season on Monday, April 22, appearing in a game that evening against the Toronto Blue Jays. The outing marked the third different major league team he’s pitched for in his 10-year career, spending nine years with the Twins before appearing in one game with the Cubs last season. On Monday, Duffey threw two scoreless innings, striking out three and walking two.
Duffey joined Bally Sports Kansas City after his 2024 debut for a brief interview:
Monty caught up with Tyler Duffey, who made his #Royals big league debut last night: "The young guys are here, the talent's ready … It's great to be here and now hopefully contribute to winning these games and continuing that process … See where we end up come October." pic.twitter.com/BfTVT8qPQf
— Bally Sports Kansas City (@BallySportsKC) April 23, 2024
Through April 24, Duffey has a 0.00 ERA with a 1.000 WHIP. He’s averaging 13.5 strikeouts per nine innings.
Injured List
J.T. Chargois – Miami Marlins
Last week Chargois thew a one-inning, 20-pitch live batting practice session as part of his rehab. He has been out since March 25 with neck spasms.
Anthony Rendon – Los Angeles Angels
Rendon’s scorching red-hot stretch of the season came to an abrupt halt on Sunday when the Halos’ third baseman was put on the injured list with a left hamstring strain suffered on Saturday while running out an infield single. It was a frustrating development for Rendon to say the least.
Through April 24, Rendon is hitting .267 with three extra-base hits, six walks and 15 strikeouts. His OPS is .632 and he’s collected three RBI.
Glenn Otto – San Diego Padres
Prior to the beginning of the season, Otto was placed on the 15-Day Injured List on March 19 with a right teres major strain.
Knocking on the Door
The following Owls began the season in AAA:
- Matt Canterino – St Paul Saints (Twins)
- Tyler Duffey – Omaha Storm Chasers (Royals) *promoted
- Jon Duplantier – Syracuse Mets (Mets)
- Tristan Gray – Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp (Marlins)
- Evan Kravetz – Louisville Bats (Reds)
- Lucas Luetge – Worcester Red Sox (Red Sox)
- Dane Myers – Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp (Marlins)
