The 2022 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 – Free Agent
Duffey’s stint as a free agent was short-lived. The former Twins’ reliever signed with the Rangers this week on a minor league contract. He’s been assigned to Round Rocks, their AAA affiliate. r
Through August 17, Duffey has a 4.91 ERA with a 1.364 WHIP. He’s averaging 8.0 strikeouts per nine innings.
Lucas Luetge – New York Yankees
Luetge worked one inning this week, a scoreless sixth inning in a 3-2 win over the Red Sox on Saturday. He struck out one, walked one and allowed no hits.
Through August 17, Luetge has a 2.91 ERA with a 1.246 WHIP. He’s averaging 8.7 strikeouts per nine innings.
Glenn Otto – Texas Rangers
Otto made two starts this week, both in Rangers’ wins. He went five innings against the Astros last Wednesday, striking out five while allowing two runs. On Monday he was credited with the win against the Athletics, working six innings of one-run ball.
Through August 17, Otto has a 4.96 ERA with a 1.416 WHIP. He’s averaging 7.1 strikeouts per nine innings.
Injured List
J.T. Chargois – Tampa Bay Rays
Chargois remains with the Durham Bulls on rehab assignment. Reports indicated he’d make multiple appearances with the Rays’ AAA affiliate before joining the big league club again, a transition that could be forthcoming if all goes according to plan.
Chargois has a 0.00 ERA with a 0.000 WHIP. He’s averaging 13.5 strikeouts per nine innings.
Anthony Rendon – Los Angeles Angels
The Angels announced on June 17 that Rendon would undergo season-ending surgery on his right wrist. His season is done.
Rendon finished the year hitting .228 with 15 extra-base hits, 23 walks and 32 strikeouts. His OPS is .707 and he’s collected 24 RBI.
