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Mets’ Aaron Loup: Spot in bullpen secure
Aaron Loup is expected to begin the season as part of the New York Mets’ bullpen, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.The veteran reliever should be the top southpaw in the ‘pen, giving Loup a path to consistent high-leverage work in a division that includes the likes of Juan Soto, Freddie Freeman and Bryce Harper. Loup has been sharp this spring, posting a 3.18 ERA and 9:0 K:BB over 5.2 innings, and he could be poised to top his career high of 13 holds, set back in 2014 with the Blue Jays.
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Mets’ Aaron Loup: Reaches agreement with Mets
Aaron Loup signed a one-year, $3 million contract with the New York Mets on Wednesday, Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic reports.The Mets were searching for a left-handed reliever to add to their bullpen, and the team was able to reach an agreement with Loup on Wednesday. The 33-year-old made 24 relief appearances for the Rays in 2020, posting a 2.52 ERA, 0.84 WHIP and 22:4 K:BB over 25 innings. Loup should be the team’s top southpaw option out of the bullpen in 2021.
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Rays’ Aaron Loup: Takes second loss
Aaron Loup (3-2) took the loss in the Tampa Bay Rays’ 6-4 defeat at the hands of the Blue Jays on Monday, allowing two runs (one earned) on a hit and a walk over one-third of an inning.The southpaw walked into a one-on, two-out scenario in the seventh and eventually surrendered a three-run home run to Randal Grichuck, which also got Loup charged with his first blown save of the season. The 32-year-old has endured a rocky August after opening the season with three scoreless late-July appearances — he’s now carrying a 5.06 ERA over 10.2 innings during the current month, a figure partly comprised of three home runs allowed.
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Rays’ Aaron Loup: Remains undefeated on season
Aaron Loup (3-0) was credited with the victory in a win over the Blue Jays on Sunday, allowing a hit and recording no walks or strikeouts over a scoreless seventh inning.Loup needed a scant eight pitches, six of which he threw for strikes, to get through the trio of Cavan Biggio, Randal Grichuk and Travis Shaw, the latter which he induced an inning-ending double play from. The southpaw has had just one hiccup on the season, which came when he yielded three earned runs on a couple of home runs to these same Blue Jays on Friday, but he’s otherwise surrendered just one additional earned run over nine appearances overall.
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Rays’ Aaron Loup: Nabs first win Monday
Aaron Loup (1-0) was credited with the victory in a win over the Red Sox on Monday, allowing one hit over a scoreless inning while recording three strikeouts.The veteran southpaw recorded whiffs of Jackie Bradley, Kevin Pillar and Alex Verdugo, the latter two on swinging strikeouts. Loup has been a dependable relief asset for manager Kevin Cash thus far, posting five scoreless efforts in as many appearances (5.1 innings) while generating a 7:2 K:BB.
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Rays’ Aaron Loup: Added to 40-man Thursday
Aaron Loup was added to the Tampa Bay 40-man roster Thursday, Neil Solondz of the Tampa Bay Rays Radio Networkreports.Austin Meadows was placed on the injured list in a corresponding move after testing positive for COVID-19. Loup has been trending towards earning an Opening Day roster spot ever since posting a 1.93 ERA and 0.43 WHIP over four Grapefruit League appearances earlier this spring. The veteran southpaw missed almost the entire 2019 season due to a left elbow strain. He currently sports a solid career 3.57 ERA and 1.30 WHIP across eight major-league seasons.
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Rays’ Aaron Loup: Works in sim game Thursday
Aaron Loup was one of four pitchers to participate in a simulated game at summer camp Thursday, Juan Toribio of MLB.com reports.The veteran southpaw is thought to have a firm grip on an Opening Day roster spot after posting a 1.93 ERA and 0.43 WHIP over four Grapefruit League appearances. Loup threw 20 pitches overall during his one inning Thursday, getting 12 into the strike zone and recording a strikeout while facing the quartet of Manuel Margot, Yoshi Tsutsugo, Kevan Smith and Mike Brosseau.
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Rays’ Aaron Loup: Strong push for roster spot
Aaron Loup was making a strong push for a bullpen spot before spring training was suspended, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.Topkin lists the veteran southpaw as part of a group which also includes Peter Fairbanks, Andrew Kittredge and Jalen Beeks that’s competing for the final two spots on what’s expected to be a 13-man pitching staff. Loup certainly made a strong case for himself during Grapefruit League play by posting a 1.93 ERA, 0.43 WHIP across 4.2 innings over five appearances. The 32-year-old brings a strong multi-season track record as a reliever, having posted a 3.45 ERA, 1.27 WHIP and 55 holds across eight major-league campaigns with the Blue Jays, Phillies and Padres.
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Rays’ Aaron Loup: Looks healthy for camp
Aaron Loup (elbow) was scheduled to throw a side session during Monday’s workout, Josh Tolentino of The Athletic reports.Loup’s ability to take part in mound work this early in spring training seemingly hints that he’s moved past the strained left elbow April 7 onward last season. The lefty will face an uphill battle to win a spot in the big-league bullpen while attending camp as a non-roster invitee.
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Rays’ Aaron Loup: Lands with Rays on minors deal
Aaron Loup (elbow) signed a minor-league contract with the Tampa Bay Rays on Monday as a non-roster invitee, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.Loup was only able to appear in four games for the Padres last season as he dealt with a left elbow strain, but he’ll find a home in the Rays’ organization after his contract option was declined by San Diego at the end of October. The southpaw will work alongside the major-league coaching staff during the spring, and it wouldn’t be surprising to see him appear in the major-league bullpen sometime in 2020.
