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Scott Kazmir Intends To Pitch In 2022

By Anthony Franco | October 27, 2021 at 10:14pm CDT

Scott Kazmir completed an incredible comeback effort in May, reaching the big leagues for the first time in five years. The veteran bounced on and off the Giants’ roster a couple times, ultimately making five MLB appearances and starting twelve times with Triple-A Sacramento.

Kazmir finished the season on the injured list after straining his right hamstring during the final week of the regular season. The 37-year-old (38 in January) tells Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle that he’s returned to full health a little less than a month later. Kazmir adds that he intends to continue pitching next season, assuming he receives interest from teams.

The three-time All-Star will be a free agent this winter, but it indeed seems likely he’ll field some minor league offers. There’s no harm for clubs in giving the respected veteran a chance to compete for a job in Spring Training, and Kazmir is coming off an alright showing in the minors.

Over 52 2/3 frames with the River Cats, Kazmir posted a 4.61 ERA in the hitter-friendly Triple-A West. His strikeout and walk rates (22.1% and 8.3%, respectively) were right around the league average. Kazmir’s brief major league time didn’t go well, as he was tagged for nine runs (including three homers) in 11 1/3 frames. But his passable showing in Triple-A combined with a wealth of big league experience should get him another look next spring.

That could again be with the Giants, where president of baseball operations Farhan Zaidi has a relationship with Kazmir that dates back to their time with the Dodgers from 2015-17. The left-hander tells Slusser he’d welcome a return to San Francisco.

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  1. cardsfan94

    1 year ago

    Maybe he can be the Mets’ POBO

    Reply
    • Cosmo2

      1 year ago

      No, I say go with Zambrano, I can turn him into a successful executive in ten minutes!

      Reply
    • Camden453

      1 year ago

      Arod

      Reply
  2. TLB2001

    1 year ago

    I think I’ve seen this episode before.

    Reply
  3. Kewldood69

    1 year ago

    More power to him.

    Reply
  4. kellin

    1 year ago

    He should seriously just retire.

    Reply
    • DarkSide830

      1 year ago

      he should probably take career advice from some rando on the internet who thinks to know what’s best for him.

      Reply
    • Ted

      1 year ago

      Would you?

      Reply
    • hoff38

      1 year ago

      Big league minimum is $500k. If he can obtain that income he should. Would you? As a former player I can assure you playing is way better than not playing. Scott probably realized this a little late, but he still has a chance to contribute.

      Reply
  5. Yep it is

    1 year ago

    Bahahahaha

    Reply
  6. ldoggnation

    1 year ago

    No. Simply no.

    Reply
  7. landt143

    1 year ago

    What? You finish the rest lol

    Reply
  8. Rsox

    1 year ago

    Kazmir’s probably done, but a minor league invite to spring training doesn’t cost anything so why not?

    Reply
  9. bloomquist4hof

    1 year ago

    If he accepts an milb contract wouldn’t be shocked to see him yet one more shot at the show once pitcher attrition starts to get real for teams. I cant see him getting a a job to start the season but if he’s in the minors, not pitching poorly and still throwing into the 90s, totally could see it, even if its out of the pen

    Reply
    • bloomquist4hof

      1 year ago

      Most likely not happening that way but not out ot the realm of possibility.

      Reply
  10. pwndroia

    1 year ago

    Rays reunion?

    Reply
  11. Lefty_Orioles_Fan

    1 year ago

    Maybe Scott should talk to the King aka King Felix and ask for his thoughts on the matter

    Reply
  12. ajrodz1335

    1 year ago

    Rays

    Reply
  13. Cosmo2

    1 year ago

    If he’s willing to pitch out of the pen he could have a legit shot. The world always needs more lefty relievers.

    Reply
    • lordd99

      1 year ago

      I can certainly see some team(s) giving him a shot as a reliever.

      Reply
  14. DBH1969

    1 year ago

    If somebody is up in Boston right now, please duct tape Bloom down so he can’t pick up the phone and call this guy!

    Reply
  15. some guy 2

    1 year ago

    Orioles

    Reply
    • bobtillman

      1 year ago

      Opening Day starter.

      Reply
      • tstats

        1 year ago

        I could be the Orioles opening day starter

        Reply
  16. Camden453

    1 year ago

    The ever undying Scott Kazmir. Seems like he’s been around 40 years

    Reply
    • rocky7

      1 year ago

      Yes we’ll certainly read comments detailing low risk..high reward if this guy can lift his arm……amazing that any team would make an offer on a 37 year old with a history of injuries, a 5 year absence from the game with a less than auspicious return to the majors last year where he was tagged…..he’s not in for coming back to pitch in the minors…..$money is better spent on on anyone younger regardless of the “experience” he brings to the table….maybe Scott should be auditioning for a pitching coaches position rather than keeping a younger more viable pitching candidate off the major league roster.

      Reply
  17. Cohn Joppolella

    1 year ago

    Orioles

    Reply
  18. Raps902420

    1 year ago

    It feels like Kazmir has been pitching in mlb since the 90’s.

    Reply
  19. slimmycito

    1 year ago

    Kazmir has been trying to make a comeback for like 5 years. I swear there’s an annual article about it. You go though bro, I admire your determination.

    Reply
  20. Oxford Karma

    1 year ago

    Signs with the Rays, goes 14-7 in 25 starts.

    Reply
  21. Cgoss

    1 year ago

    Would be worth the risk for the Orioles. Low cost and should provide some leadership.

    Reply
  22. joeflaccosunibrow

    1 year ago

    I other news, I plan to go to the gym in 2022

    Reply
  23. Dumpster Divin Theo

    1 year ago

    And I intend to procure a pony

    Reply
  24. Buzz Saw

    1 year ago

    Where’s that fork?

    Reply
  25. dailydoseofbaseball

    1 year ago

    Good for Kaz! What an unreal story he has.

    Reply

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