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Astros Release Steve Cishek

By Connor Byrne | March 25, 2021 at 8:44pm CDT

Right-handed reliever Steve Cishek requested and was granted his release from the Astros on Thursday, Jake Kaplan of The Athletic was among those to report. He had been vying for a role in the Astros’ bullpen after signing a minor league contract during the offseason.

Cishek would have earned a $2.25MM salary had he made the Astros, but that looked increasingly unlikely after the team signed starter Jake Odorizzi to a two-year, $23.5MM deal earlier this month. After all, the Astros are hoping to stay under the $210MM luxury-tax threshold, and adding Cishek to their roster would have made that more difficult to accomplish.

The 34-year-old Cishek had a rough 2020 as a member of the White Sox, with whom he put up a 5.40 ERA/4.47 SIERA over 20 innings, but his track record suggests he’ll catch on with another team soon. Cishek has combined for a 2.78 ERA/3.36 SIERA with decent strikeout and walk percentages (25.2 and 9.2) and a 48.9 grounder mark over 576 innings since he first pitched in the majors in 2010. He gave up three earned runs in 7 2/3 innings and posted 12 strikeouts against two walks this spring.

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  1. Dumpster Divin Theo

    4 years ago

    Cubs!

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    Reply
  2. nomarforever

    4 years ago

    Red Sox. Come on Bloom.

    Reply
  3. Rezonator

    4 years ago

    Twins should take a flyer on him.

    Reply
  4. puhl

    4 years ago

    Bummer! He was pitching pretty well. Was hoping we could find a way to keep him.

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  5. astros_fan_84

    4 years ago

    His three earned runs were all solo HRs in his first appearance. I guess the Astros don’t see him as viable. For the price, I figured he was a lock.

    I would prefer the Astros stock up now and not trade away players at the deadline, but we’ll see.

    Reply
  6. BKS1110

    4 years ago

    Absolutely insane move.

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    Reply
  7. ericl

    4 years ago

    Cishek shouldn’t have much trouble finding a job. A lot of teams have had relievers go down with injuries recently. The Jays, Rays & Rangers could all have interest with their recent bullpen injuries. The Braves could probably still use another reliever as well.

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  8. AHH-Rox

    4 years ago

    Rockies should offer him 2M to set up for Bard. Then flip him at the deadline if he performs well.

    Reply
    • Murphy NFLD

      4 years ago

      Im not super familiar whith him but isnt he a sidearm guy? So i would think he would do well in coors

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      • Alex Bregman

        4 years ago

        Been in the league for years
        Threw 100 at sidearm

        Reply
  9. ChiSoxCity

    4 years ago

    Time to hang it up, Cishek.

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    • Bill M

      4 years ago

      Agree. I thought he was one of the top FA relievers going into 2020. I & the White Sox were wrong. Put a fork in him

      Reply
    • BKS1110

      4 years ago

      Dude had a sub-3 ERA for almost a decade and after like 20 rough innings in crazy COVID year you guys think he needs to retire…?

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      • thecrown24

        4 years ago

        @BKS1110 the question I have for you is what is your all time fav Mega Man Game? Digging the emblem of the Blue Bomber

        Reply
    • Deadguy

      4 years ago

      He’s been a solid reliever, many teams could use a arm capable of pitching at his caliber which is 2.89 era outta the pen

      Reply
      • Bill M

        4 years ago

        No doubt. He just doesn’t look to be nearly as effective as he was before 2020

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    • Alex Bregman

      4 years ago

      No way

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      Reply
  10. PutPeteinthehall

    4 years ago

    He’ll land somewhere by weeks end.

    1
    Reply
  11. clrrogers

    4 years ago

    Get him, Blue Jays! You just lost Yates for the year. Why not?

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  12. Angelic Visitations

    4 years ago

    Literally every teams fans would welcome him. And I’m no different. Angels bullpen could definitely use some help, and depth.

    Reply
    • brodie-bruce

      4 years ago

      i wouldn’t be opposed to seeing him as a card for the second time, he did pretty well in his first go around with us.

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    • HalosHeavenJJ

      4 years ago

      Agreed. And Minasian has built a staff around ground balls. Be interesting to see if he’s given an offer.

      Reply
  13. Bochys Retirement Fund

    4 years ago

    With a career 146 ERA+ I’d be quite surprised if no one tries to get him an MLB contract quick putting aside last season. Some of his greatest seasons have been from ’16-’19.

    Reply
  14. zandahzone

    4 years ago

    please reds

    Reply
  15. raft

    4 years ago

    Data shows it’s not that simple. Psychological factors play a roll. You can argue with data if you wish.

    Reply
  16. DarkSide830

    4 years ago

    Philly. id prefer him over Watson.

    Reply
  17. alabama1992

    4 years ago

    The Mariners will sign him for the 322 time.

    Reply
  18. Alex Bregman

    4 years ago

    Chris Berman always called him

    Cishek by the Sea Shores

    Reply
  19. joew

    4 years ago

    Pirates.. go get’m! LOL

    Seriously though, he should have little trouble getting on another team

    Reply
  20. sadmetsfan

    4 years ago

    It seems like any of these older relievers could fit well with the pirates, but it seems like the pirates like to stay with their homegrown options

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