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Cleveland Guardians Claim Lefty From A's

According to the MLB.com transactions page, recently DFA'd left-hander Matt Krook has been claimed off waivers by the Cleveland Guardians after a short stint in the big leagues with the Athletics.

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Guardians claim reliever Matt Krook from Athletics

The Guardians have claimed reliever Matt Krook off waivers from the Athletics and optioned him to Triple-A Columbus, per Tim Stebbins of MLB.com. The southpaw had been designated for assignment by the A’s earlier this week.

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Athletics Sign Matt Krook To Minor League Deal

The Athletics signed left-handed pitcher Matt Krook to a minor league contract late last week, according to his transaction log on MLB.com. The 30-year-old elected free agency earlier this month.

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Former Baltimore Orioles reliever signs with A's

The Athletics have come to terms on a minor-league deal with left-handed relief pitcher Matt Krook, according to the MLB.com transactions page. He made an appearance for the Baltimore Orioles in 2024, spanning one inning.

Baltimore Orioles News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 3

Orioles Outright Matt Krook

The Orioles announced yesterday that left-hander Matt Krook was outrighted to Triple-A Norfolk after clearing waivers. Baltimore designated Krook for assignment earlier this week to open up some 40-man roster space in the wake of the team’s slate of trade deadline moves.

Baltimore Orioles News / BaltimoreBaseball.com / June 28

Orioles place Corbin Burnes on paternity list, recall Matt Krook from Norfolk

The Orioles placed their ace starter Corbin Burnes on the paternity list and recalled left-hander Matt Krook from Triple-A Norfolk. Burnes allowed one run on nine hits in seven innings in the Orioles’ 11-2 win over Texas on Thursday night.

Baltimore Orioles News / BaltimoreBaseball.com / March 17, 2024

Orioles have plenty of bullpen choices

SARASOTA, Florida—The Orioles’ most pleasant decision may be how to choose eight pitchers from a deep bullpen. Their task got a little easier on Saturday when they optioned two pitchers, right-hander Kaleb Ort and left-hander Matt Krook to their minor league camp.

Baltimore Orioles News / Camden Chat / March 1, 2024

Know Your Orioles 40-man: Matt Krook

The left-hander has been an Oriole for all of two weeks, but you can never have too many lefty relievers, right? How he got here: Acquired from the New York Yankees for cash considerations 2/16/2024 Don’t look now, all you Matt Krook fans, but your guy may be carving out a role for himself in the Orioles bullpen.

Baltimore Orioles News / BaltimoreBaseball.com / February 19, 2024

Santander looking for another big year for Orioles; Krook joins left-handed mix

SARASOTA—Outfielder Anthony Santander is beginning his eighth season with the Orioles and is eager to start what he thinks will be another special year for the team.

Baltimore Orioles News / BaltimoreBaseball.com / February 19, 2024

Position players report; Orioles acquire left-hander Matt Krook to join bullpen competition

SARASOTA, Florida-What’s happening?-Position players must report by Monday. As of Sunday, three players — Anthony Santander, Jorge Mateo and newly acquired outfielder Peyton Burdick — had yet to report.

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