Joel Kuhnel

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53+2⁄3 innings. [8]

On August 15, 2019, the Reds selected Kuhnel's contract and promoted him to the major leagues. [9] He made his major league debut on August 16 versus the St. Louis Cardinals. [10] He pitched a total of 9+2⁄3 innings for the Reds in 2019, going 1–0 with a 4.66 ERA and nine strikeouts. [11] In 2020, Kuhnel pitched to a 6.00 ERA over three games and three innings pitched. On October 26, 2020, he was outrighted off of the 40-man roster. [12] He spent all of 2021 in the minor leagues, but missed a majority of the season while dealing with a shoulder injury, and pitched only eight innings throughout the course of the year. [13]

He was assigned to Triple-A Louisville to begin the 2022 season. On May 8, 2022, Kuhnel was selected to the 40-man and active rosters. [14] In 53 appearances for Cincinnati, Kuhnel worked to a 6.36 ERA with 56 strikeouts and 1 save in 58.0 innings pitched.

In 2023, Kuhnel spent the majority of his time in Louisville, but struggled to a 7.13 ERA across 21 games. In 2 games for Cincinnati, he allowed 3 runs in 6 hits in 3+1⁄3 innings. On June 13, 2023, Kuhnel was designated for assignment by the Reds following the promotion of Daniel Duarte. [15]

Houston Astros

On June 16, 2023, Kuhnel was traded to the Houston Astros in exchange for cash considerations. [16] He appeared in 7 games for the Astros, registering a 4.66 ERA with 3 strikeouts across 9+2⁄3 innings of work.

On January 4, 2024, Kuhnel was designated for assignment to make room on the 40-man roster for Declan Cronin. [17] He cleared waivers and was sent outright to the Triple–A Sugar Land Space Cowboys on January 10. [18] However, Kuhnel elected free agency on January 13. [19] Kuhnel re-signed with the Astros on a minor league contract on January 29. [20] On April 12, Kuhnel had his contract selected to the major league roster. [21] He made only one appearance before he was designated for assignment on April 30. [22]

Toronto Blue Jays

On May 4, 2024, Kuhnel was traded to the Toronto Blue Jays in exchange for cash considerations. [23] He posted a 1.04 ERA in six games for the Triple–A Buffalo Bisons, but was designated for assignment by the Blue Jays on May 31. [24] Kuhnel cleared waivers and elected free agency on June 4. [25]

Milwaukee Brewers

On June 11, 2024, Kuhnel signed a minor league contract with the Milwaukee Brewers. [26] On June 25, the Brewers selected Kuhnel's contract, adding him to their major league roster. The next day, he was designated for assignment without having appeared for the Brewers. [27] Kuhnel cleared waivers and was sent outright to the Triple–A Nashville Sounds on June 28. [28] On July 14, Kuhnel was added back to the major league roster. [29] However, he was designated for assignment again on July 21, without having appeared for Milwaukee. [30]

Tampa Bay Rays

On July 23, 2024, Kuhnel was claimed off waivers by the Tampa Bay Rays. [31] On November 4, Kuhnel was sent outright to Triple-A and elected free agency. [32]

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Joel Kuhnel
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Kuhnel with the Dayton Dragons in 2017
Free agent
Pitcher
Born: (1995-02-19) February 19, 1995 (age 29)
Goldsboro, North Carolina, U.S.
Bats: Right
Throws: Right
MLB debut
August 16, 2019, for the Cincinnati Reds