Toronto Blue Jays relief pitcher Dillon Tate has been optioned to Triple-A Buffalo. This isn't shocking considering Tate didn't sign with the Jays until March 10. The right-hander hasn't pitched yet this spring, so he'll build up in the minors. Tate was a fairly reliable bullpen arm for the Baltimore Orioles for the past few seasons. In 2024, Tate registered a 4.66 ERA, 1.47 WHIP, and 27/12 K/BB ratio across 33 appearances. He figures to pitch in high leverage spots once he's ready to pitch in the big leagues.

The Toronto Blue Jays agreed to an undisclosed major-league deal with free-agent right-handed reliever Dillon Tate on Monday, sources tell Sportsnet's Arden Zwelling. The deal is pending a physical. Tate returns to the Jays after they claimed him off waivers from the Baltimore Orioles last September and called him up to the big leagues later that month. The 30-year-old former fourth overall pick by the Texas Rangers in 2015 out of the University of California -- Santa Barbara made four relief appearances for the Blue Jays and allowed two earned runs in 3 1/3 innings before being non-tendered last November. Tate will most likely open the year at Triple-A Buffalo as relief depth for Toronto. He has not lived up to his draft stock whatsoever and has posted a 4.09 ERA, 1.17 WHIP, nine saves, 170 strikeouts and 65 walks in 215 2/3 relief innings in his five big-league seasons.

Baltimore Orioles right-hander Dillon Tate (forearm) faced live hitters in batting practice at spring training on Monday. Tate appeared in 13 minor-league rehab games last year while recovering from a right-forearm injury, but he never made it up to the big leagues. The good news is that the 29-year-old doesn't have any limitations in camp this year and should be in line for high-leverage duties out of Baltimore's bullpen in 2024. Veteran Craig Kimbrel will close games out for the O's with Felix Bautista (elbow) out for the entire season, but Tate could become useful in deep holds leagues if he can stay healthy. In his four seasons in the majors with Baltimore, Tate has a 3.97 ERA and 1.11 WHIP with eight saves, 53 walks and 143 strikeouts in 179 relief innings.

Baltimore Orioles manager Brandon Hyde said he saw right-hander Dillon Tate (forearm) in Sarasota, Florida, a few days ago and said Tate looks "unbelievable" and healthy. The skipper is hoping that Tate will be a contributor again in 2024 after a forearm injury kept him out for the entire 2023 season. Barring a setback, the 29-year-old should be ready for the start of the upcoming season, but he'll surely be on an innings limit after missing all of last year due to injury. Tate, the former fourth overall pick by the Texas Rangers in 2015 out of the UC Santa Barbara, should operate in a setup role in Baltimore's bullpen this year. In his fourth year with the O's in 2022, Tate had a career-low 3.05 ERA (3.48 FIP) and 0.99 WHIP with a career-high five saves, 16 walks and a career-high 60 strikeouts in 73 2/3 relief innings.

Baltimore Orioles relief pitcher Dillon Tate (forearm) is healthy and has been throwing this offseason, according to general manager Mike Elias. The Orioles are optimistic that they will be getting the pre-injury form of Tate next spring. If all continues to go well with the 29-year-old right-hander's rehab from a right-forearm injury that limited him to just 13 minor-league rehab appearances in 2023, he should be ready to go for the start of the 2024 regular season in the back end of Baltimore's bullpen. A healthy Tate could be quite attractive in fantasy as well in a high-leverage role for the defending American League East champions with closer Felix Bautista (elbow) out for all of 2024. In 73 2/3 relief innings for the O's in 2022, Tate had a solid 3.05 ERA (3.48 FIP) and 0.99 WHIP with a career-high five saves, 16 walks and 60 K's in a career-high 67 outings.

Baltimore Orioles reliever Dillon Tate (elbow) will remain on the 15-day injured list. The right-hander was battling a forearm flexor strain and recently finished a rehab assignment. Unfortunately, he's now dealing with an elbow stress reaction and was shut down as a result. Tate finished the 2022 season with a 4-4 record and a 3.05 ERA with 60 strikeouts and 57 holds in 67 games. However, considering the latest update, nobody can fault any fantasy manager that drops him from the roster.

Baltimore Orioles right-hander Dillon Tate (forearm) will appear in his sixth rehab game on Wednesday with Triple-A Norfolk, according to MLB.com. The 29-year-old has missed all of 2023 with a flexor strain, and reports earlier in the season said he would need "five or six" rehab games before returning to Major League action. If that's true, then Tate should be just about ready to rejoin the Orioles. In 2022, the former first-round pick was a solid high-leverage arm, posting a 3.05 ERA with a 0.99 WHIP, 60 strikeouts, five saves, and 16 holds in 73.2 innings. Tate won't rack up the same amount of holds in an improved bullpen, but fantasy managers in hold leagues can still add him in hopes he's used once again as one of their setup men.

According to Dan Connolly of The Athletic, Baltimore Orioles relief pitcher Dillon Tate (forearm) reported he will need "five or six" rehab appearances before making his 2023 debut. He's dealing with a flexor strain, so fantasy managers knew it could be a while before the righty suited up. However, the update at least paints a better picture of when he'll be on the bump. Tate threw 73 2/3 innings last season, amassing 16 holds, five saves, and a 3.05 ERA. Although the 28-year-old won't be useful in some fantasy formats, he should be an asset for those participating in holds leagues.

Baltimore Orioles manager Brandon Hyde said that relief pitcher Dillon Tate (forearm) is still expected to return at some point in May. Meanwhile, fellow reliever Mychal Givens (knee) will throw another side session on Thursday and is getting close to a minor-league rehab assignment. Tate was diagnosed with a flexor strain in his right forearm in February but has been throwing of late. The 28-year-old tossed a career-high 73 2/3 innings for the Orioles last year and had five saves and 16 holds, so he should be valuable in holds leagues once he's back in Baltimore's bullpen. Tate makes up for his lack of strikeouts with heavy ground-ball tendencies.

Baltimore Orioles relief pitcher Dillon Tate (forearm) will spend April on the injured list with what general manager Mike Elias said was a flexor/forearm strain that he suffered in November of last year. In addition to Tate, closer Felix Bautista and relievers DL Hall and Nick Vespi will have slow starts in spring training due to injuries, but they all remain candidates to be ready for Opening Day. If Bautista isn't ready, though, Mychal Givens figures to be the favorite for save chances in Baltimore early in the season. The 28-year-old Tate will be hoping to return in May. In his fourth MLB season in 2022, the right-handed reliever had a career-best 3.05 ERA (3.48 FIP), 0.99 WHIP, a career-high five saves and career-high 60 saves in 73 2/3 relief frames.

Baltimore Orioles right-hander Dillon Tate got the final four outs of Friday's 3-2 win over the Boston Red Sox. He pitched 1.1 clean innings, allowing one hit and striking out a single batter to earn his fourth save of the season. Tate's having his best season in the big leagues, posting a 2.66 ERA and 0.96 WHIP with a 21.7% strikeout rate and 14 holds. With closer Felix Bautista unavailable due to arm fatigue, the 28-year-old looks to be the replacement until Bautista's back. Fantasy managers hunting for saves can add Tate and hope he's the ninth inning man for as long as possible.

Baltimore Orioles relief pitcher Dillon Tate was the choice to finish the game against the Texas Rangers Saturday, and he did successfully earn the save, allowing one run on one hit and one walk in 1 1/3 innings of work. He struck out one batter. It's Tate's third save in 60 appearances this season. Tate has not had a particularly strong season, with a 4.59 ERA, 1.28 WHIP, and 49 strikeouts in 64 2/3 innings. This is a bullpen to avoid entirely if possible, but fantasy managers should look to Alexander Wells if forced to choose an Orioles reliever.