Janson Junk

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2+⁄3 innings and recorded two strikeouts and one walk. [11]

On July 27, 2022, Junk earned his first career victory after tossing five scoreless innings against the Kansas City Royals. [12]

Milwaukee Brewers

On November 22, 2022, the Angels traded Junk, Elvis Peguero, and Adam Seminaris to the Milwaukee Brewers for Hunter Renfroe. [13] Junk was optioned to the Triple-A Nashville Sounds to begin the 2023 season. [14] He made only 2 appearances for the Brewers during the season, allowing 5 runs (4 earned) on 8 hits with 5 strikeouts across 7+1⁄3 innings pitched.

Junk was again optioned to Triple–A Nashville to begin the 2024 season. [15] In 5 appearances for Milwaukee, he posted a 6.75 ERA with 8 strikeouts across 8 innings pitched. Junk was designated for assignment by the Brewers on July 28. [16]

Houston Astros

On August 2, 2024, Junk was claimed off waivers by the Houston Astros. [17] In 4 starts for the Triple–A Sugar Land Space Cowboys, he struggled to a 6.14 ERA with 10 strikeouts over 14+2⁄3 innings pitched. On August 29, Junk was designated for assignment by the Astros. [18]

Oakland Athletics

On August 31, 2024, Junk was claimed off waivers by the Oakland Athletics. [19] He made one appearance for Oakland, allowing six hits and two walks without recording an out against the Seattle Mariners. Junk was designated for assignment by Oakland on September 5. [20] He cleared waivers and was sent outright to the Triple–A Las Vegas Aviators on September 7. [21]

Further reading

  • Hogg, Curt (December 28, 2023). "Janson Junk's improved fastball showed late-season promise. Could he be next Brewers bullpen success story?" . Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Retrieved January 1, 2024.

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References

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Janson Junk
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Junk with the Tampa Tarpons in 2019
Oakland Athletics
Pitcher
Born: (1996-01-15) January 15, 1996 (age 28)
Federal Way, Washington, U.S.
Bats: Right
Throws: Right
MLB debut
September 5, 2021, for the Los Angeles Angels