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Jul 31, 2023
Takes second loss
Payamps (4-2) took the loss in Sunday's 8-6 loss against Atlanta. He allowed two runs on two hits while striking out two over an inning.
ANALYSIS
Payamps saw his 19-inning scoreless streak end on Matt Olson's two-run homer in the eighth inning Sunday, tagging the right-hander with his second loss of the year. Payamps had pitched to a pristine 0.58 WHIP during his 18-game streak, striking out 22 in that span. He still sports an impressive 2.01 ERA with a 0.89 WHIP and 57:8 K:BB across 49.1 innings this season while serving as Milwaukee's primary set-up option ahead of Devin Williams.
Jul 23, 2023
Picks up fourth win
Payamps tossed a scoreless eighth inning and picked up his fourth win of the season in Saturday's 4-3 victory over Atlanta.
ANALYSIS
Payamps entered Saturday's contest with the two teams knotted on the scoreboard, and he wound up with the win after the Brewers plated a run in the bottom of the eighth and prevented Atlanta from doing any further scoring. Payamps has been on a major role of late, making 15 straight scoreless appearances and posting a 0.50 whip and 21:2 K:BB in 16.0 innings over that span. He is locked into the setup spot in front of closer Devin Williams.
Jul 2, 2023
Secures second save
Payamps had one strikeout and didn't allow a baserunner during a scoreless ninth inning to earn the save Saturday against the Pirates.
ANALYSIS
The 29-year-old picked up his second save of the season Saturday as manager Craig Counsell opted to stay away from closer Devin Williams after busy finish to June. Payamps has earned his way into the setup job for the Brewers and has 15 holds with a 2.11 ERA, 1.04 WHIP and 42:8 K:BB over 38.1 innings.
Jun 21, 2023
Jumps into setup role
Payamps tossed a scoreless eighth inning and picked up a hold in Tuesday's 7-5 victory over the Diamondbacks.
ANALYSIS
Payamps worked the eighth inning just once all season prior to June 13, but with Peter Strzelecki going through a rough patch and Matt Bush (shoulder) on the injured list, manager Craig Counsell used Payamps in the setup spot that night and twice since. Payamps has allowed five runners to reach base over the three frames he has worked in front of closer Devin Williams, but he also kept the opponent off the scoreboard all three times. As such, expect Payamps to get the ball next time the Brewers need to protect a tight lead in the eighth.
May 17, 2023
Picks up second win
Payamps tossed 1.2 scoreless innings of relief and picked up the win in Tuesday's victory over the Cardinals. He allowed two hits and posted a 4:1 K:BB in the outing.
ANALYSIS
The Brewers were forced to extend their bullpen after starter Wade Miley (lat) left the game in the second inning, and Payamps was summoned in the fifth frame for the first time all season. He kept the opponent off the scoreboard, and when the Brewers took the lead in the top of the sixth, Payamps was put in position to pick up his second win of the season. He has been about as effective as can be of late, posting a 1.50 ERA, 0.83 WHIP and 16:1 K:BB ratio in 12.0 innings over his last 10 appearances.
Apr 14, 2023
Secures first career save
Payamps earned a save against the Padres on Thursday, allowing one hit and striking out one batter in a scoreless 10th inning.
ANALYSIS
Milwaukee closer Devin Williams was deployed to keep a 3-3 tie intact in the bottom of the ninth inning, which he did successfully. After the Brewers took the lead in the top of the 10th, manager Craig Counsell turned to Payamps to close things out. The right-hander came through in the clutch situation, allowing a two-out infield single but nothing else in compiling a scoreless frame and notching his first career save. Despite the positive outcome, Williams is the clear closer for the Brewers, and Payamps isn't likely to see many (if any) additional save chances moving forward.
Mar 30, 2023
Breaks camp with Brewers
Payamps, per Adam McCalvy of MLB.com, secured a spot on the Brewers' Opening Day roster.
ANALYSIS
Payamps was not sharp during the spring, allowing five earned runs over 5.1 innings, but he is out of options and the Brewers want to take a longer look at him after acquiring him from the A's over the offseason. He figures to open in a low-leverage role.
Dec 12, 2022
Dealt to Brewers
The Brewers acquired Payamps from Oakland on Monday in a three-team deal with Atlanta, Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic reports.
ANALYSIS
Monday's trade also involved Sean Murphy to Atlanta and William Contreras to Milwaukee, among other components. Payamps was an effective reliever in 2022, posting a 3.23 ERA and 41:16 K:BB in 55.2 innings between Kansas City and Oakland. He figures to handle low-leverage work in the Brewers' bullpen in 2023.
Sep 23, 2022
Lands on IL
Payamps was placed on the 15-day injured list with a strained lumbar muscle Friday.
ANALYSIS
Payamps had inconsistent results in September, posting a 5.19 ERA and 1.15 WHIP in 8.2 innings over eight appearances. Although he tossed a scoreless inning Tuesday against the Mariners, he's apparently dealing with a back issue that will force him to miss the remainder of the regular season. The right-hander made a career-high 41 relief appearances between Kansas City and Oakland this year and generated a 3.23 ERA and 1.37 WHIP in 55.2 innings.
Sep 16, 2022
Another loss Thursday
Payamps (3-6) took the loss against the Astros on Thursday, allowing two earned runs on two hits over one-third of an inning.
ANALYSIS
The right-hander faltered for the second time in as many appearances, with his trouble coming when he allowed an infield single to Jeremy Pena and a two-run home run to Aledmys Diaz immediately thereafter. The blast snapped a 2-2 tie and the Athletics were unable to come back from the deficit, handing Payamps his second loss in as many appearances and third in the last five trips to the mound overall.
Sep 14, 2022
Charged with fifth loss Tuesday
Payamps (3-5) took the loss against the Rangers on Tuesday, allowing a game-winning solo home run over one-third of an inning.
ANALYSIS
Payamps' blink-and-you-missed-it ninth-inning appearance began with a Marcus Semien pop fly but quickly ended when he served up a 395-foot solo shot to Mark Mathias to snap an 7-7 tie and send the Rangers home winners. Payamps' stumble notwithstanding, the right-hander has been mostly reliable since joining the Athletics off waivers Aug. 20, posting a 2.31 ERA, 1.03 WHIP and two holds across 10 appearances.
Sep 7, 2022
Takes fourth loss Tuesday
Payamps (3-4) was charged with a loss against Atlanta on Tuesday, allowing one earned run on two hits over one inning.
ANALYSIS
Payamps didn't exactly come into the ideal scenario when entering in the game in the 5th inning, as he inherited a two-on, two-out jam from starter Cole Irvin. Payamps surrendered a two-run single to the first batter he faced, Marcell Ozuna, before getting Robbie Grossman on an inning-ending flyout. Payamps had generated six scoreless appearances in the seven outings prior to Tuesday's stumble, and he still sports a 3.00 ERA across 51 innings over 36 appearances between Kansas City and Oakland this season.
Aug 28, 2022
Earns first hold
Payamps (calf) retired the only batter he faced on a groundout to earn a hold in Sunday's 4-1 win over the Yankees.
ANALYSIS
Payamps has pitched twice since suffering a calf bruise in Thursday's game. He's made four scoreless appearances spanning 4.1 innings since he was claimed off waivers from Kansas City. In that stretch, he's given up four hits, struck out three and earned one win. Payamps has a 2.87 ERA, 1.40 WHIP and 36:16 K:BB through 47 innings across 33 appearances between the A's and the Royals this year, mainly as a low-leverage option.
Aug 26, 2022
Suffers calf bruise
Payamps was diagnosed with a left calf contusion after leaving Thursday's game against the Yankees, Matt Kawahara of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.
ANALYSIS
Payamps exited Thursday's contest after being struck by a comebacker and being helped off the field, and it's unclear if he'll be available for the rest of the series versus New York this weekend. It was the 27-year-old's second appearance for Oakland after being claimed off waivers from the Kansas City last week.
Aug 26, 2022
Hurt by comebacker
Payamps was hit by a comebacker in his leg and had to be helped off the field Thursday against the Yankees, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Payamps completed an inning of work in the midst of a 13-4 deficit prior to being forced to exit. It's unclear whether the injury will force Payamps to the injured list.
Aug 24, 2022
Debuts with multi-inning effort
Payamps, just activated Monday after being claimed off waivers Saturday, fired two scoreless innings during which he allowed two hits and recorded two strikeouts in a loss to the Marlins on Tuesday.
ANALYSIS
Payamps labored some during the outing, needing a total of 39 pitches to record his six outs. The 28-year-old is highly capable of handling multi-inning assignments such as Tuesday's on a regular basis, having averaged well over one frame per relief appearance during his 29 outings with the Royals prior to his release.
Aug 22, 2022
Joins major-league roster
Payamps was activated by the Athletics on Monday.
ANALYSIS
Payamps was claimed off waivers by Oakland on Saturday, and he'll join the major-league roster after Austin Pruitt was designated for assignment Monday. Payamps made 29 relief appearances for the Royals earlier in the season and posted a 3.16 ERA and 1.45 WHIP in 42.2 innings.
Aug 20, 2022
Claimed by A's
Payamps was claimed off waivers by the A's on Saturday.
ANALYSIS
He was designated for assignment by the Royals a couple days ago, but the A's had a spot for him on the 40-man roster. Payamps should report to the Triple-A bullpen for now. He has a 3.16 ERA, 1.45 WHIP and 33 strikeouts in 42.2 innings in the majors this year.
Aug 18, 2022
DFA'd by Kansas City
Payamps was designated for assignment by the Royals on Thursday.
ANALYSIS
Payamps was reinstated from the bereavement list Wednesday but has now lost his spot on the 40-man roster. The 28-year-old has a 3.16 ERA, 1.45 WHIP and 33:16 K:BB across 42.2 innings this year.
Aug 17, 2022
Reinstated from bereavement list
Payamps was reinstated from the bereavement list Wednesday.
ANALYSIS
Payamps had been away from the team since Saturday while tending to a personal matter, but he'll be available out of the bullpen for Wednesday's series finale in Minnesota. He's made five appearances since the All-Star break, posting a 3.00 ERA and 1.22 WHIP in nine innings.
Aug 13, 2022
Away on bereavement leave
Payamps was placed on the bereavement list Saturday.
ANALYSIS
Players may spend between three and seven days on the bereavement list, meaning Payamps should return between Tuesday and next Saturday. Carlos Hernandez will take his place in the bullpen.
Jul 17, 2022
Takes loss Saturday
Payamps (2-3) allowed three runs (two earned) on four hits without recording an out, taking the extra-inning loss Saturday versus the Blue Jays.
ANALYSIS
Payamps allowed a leadoff double to Vladimir Guerrero and three straight singles after that to let a two-run lead slip away. In five appearances in July, Payamps has struggled with a 7.94 ERA and 1.94 WHIP, though he's managed a 5:0 K:BB across 5.2 innings in that span. He has a 3.41 ERA, 1.52 WHIP and 24:11 K:BB in 31.2 innings overall, most often serving in low-leverage situations.
Jul 3, 2022
Handed loss in return
Payamps (2-2) allowed two runs on two hits and struck out two over 1.1 innings, taking the loss Saturday versus the Tigers.
ANALYSIS
Payamps pitched the eighth inning and stayed in the contest, giving him a chance at a two-inning save. That backfired when he allowed back-to-back solo shots to Victor Reyes and Riley Greene, the latter being a walkoff homer. It was a rude welcome back for Payamps after he spent nearly three weeks on the COVID-19 injured list. The 28-year-old has a 2.96 ERA, 1.43 WHIP and 21:11 K:BB through 27.1 innings this year, pitching mainly in a low-leverage role. The homers he allowed Saturday were the first two he's given up all year after yielding six long balls in 50.1 innings last season.
Jul 2, 2022
Reinstated from injured list
Payamps (illness) was reinstated from the COVID-19 injured list Saturday.
ANALYSIS
Payamps landed on the COVID-19 IL on June 13, but he spent the last week on a rehab assignment at Triple-A Omaha. He posted a 6.23 ERA and 1.38 WHIP in 4.1 innings over three minor-league appearances and will rejoin the Royals' bullpen after right-hander Daniel Mengden was outrighted to Omaha on Saturday.
Jun 24, 2022
Begins rehab assignment
Payamps (illness) began a rehab assignment Friday, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Payamps has been on the COVID-19 injured list for the last 12 days. Given the relatively brief length of his absence and the fact that he doesn't have to work up to a large pitch count as a reliever, it's possible he's activated after just one or two rehab outings.
Jun 13, 2022
Placed on injured list
Payamps was placed on the COVID-19 injured list for an undisclosed reason Monday.
ANALYSIS
Payamps was officially placed on the IL with no injury designation, but that usually means that a player is on the COVID-19 IL. Assuming that's the case, the right-hander will be eligible to return to action as soon as he clears the league's health and safety protocols. Right-hander Daniel Mengden's contract was selected Monday to provide additional bullpen depth.
Jun 10, 2022
Earns win in return
Payamps (2-1) allowed a walk over 1.1 scoreless innings, earning the win Thursday versus the Orioles.
ANALYSIS
Payamps left Monday's game after getting struck by a line drive in his lower body and didn't pitch Tuesday or Wednesday. He was effective in his return, escaping a jam created by Kris Bubic and Collin Snider in the fifth inning before pitching a clean sixth. Outside of a messy outing May 27 (four runs in two-thirds of an inning), Payamps has been solid as a low-leverage option for the Royals. He has a 2.63 ERA, 1.46 WHIP and 18:10 K:BB through 24 innings, and he's yet to allow a home run this season. His 3.8 BB/9 mark is too high, but a 3.02 FIP suggests regression shouldn't cause a drastic impact.
Jun 7, 2022
Gets drilled by liner
Payamps left Monday's game against the Blue Jays after being struck by a line drive back up the middle, Lynn Worthy of The Kansas City Star reports.
ANALYSIS
Payamps was able to record the out after being struck, but he was then forced to exit the contest after being looked at briefly by the team trainer. He'll be considered day-to-day until the nature of the injury is disclosed.
May 24, 2022
Extends scoreless streak
Payamps tossed 2.1 scoreless innings Monday versus the Diamondbacks. He allowed a hit and a walk while logging two strikeouts.
ANALYSIS
Payamps was needed in a multi-inning capacity after starter Zack Greinke allowed seven runs in 3.2 innings. In his last four outings, Payamps has tossed 10.2 scoreless innings, allowing just five hits and two walks in that span. It's an improvement for him to cut down on the baserunners he's allowed -- the right-hander now sports a 1.31 ERA, 1.11 WHIP and 17:5 K:BB across 20.2 innings overall in 12 appearances.
May 12, 2022
Takes win as bulk reliever
Payamps (1-1) pitched three scoreless innings against Texas on Wednesday, allowing two hits and no walks while striking out five to earned the win.
ANALYSIS
Kansas City deployed seven pitchers in the bullpen game, with Payamps entering in the third inning behind opener Gabe Speier. Payamps handled the most innings among the Royals' pitchers, throwing 39 pitches (26 of which were strikes) over three frames to pick up the win. The right-hander has posted a 2.08 ERA, 1.38 WHIP and 11:3 K:BB across 13 innings on the season.
May 5, 2022
Fills bulk-relief role
Payamps allowed a run on two hits and a walk with one strikeout in 2.2 innings during Wednesday's 10-0 loss to the Cardinals.
ANALYSIS
Kris Bubic recorded just one out in the first inning. Payamps didn't have much luck either, allowing an RBI triple to Tyler O'Neill and a sacrifice fly to Harrison Bader, though only one run was charged to the reliever. Payamps has a 2.08 ERA despite a 1.50 WHIP and 6:3 K:BB through 8.2 innings. The right-hander often works in low-leverage assignments, and he won't see a more significant role as long as he's yielding too many baserunners.
Apr 25, 2022
Takes extra-innings loss
Payamps (0-1) allowed an unearned run on a hit and a walk while failing to retire a batter, taking the loss in Sunday's game versus the Mariners.
ANALYSIS
Payamps was unable to navigate the heart of the Mariners' order in the 12th inning, giving up a walkoff single to Jesse Winker. He had logged three scoreless innings in a row prior to Sunday's outing. The right-hander has allowed six hits, two walks and two runs (one earned) while striking out four through four innings across five appearances. He'll likely continue to function mostly as a middle reliever for much of the season.
Apr 11, 2022
Returns to team
Payamps was activated off of the family medical emergency list Monday, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Payamps will return to the team ahead of Monday's series-finale against the Guardians after being away from the team for the first three contests. The reliever will look to build off a strong 2021 campaign where he posted a 3.40 ERA and 1.15 WHIP over 37 appearances with the Blue Jays and Royals. Payamps will take the roster spot of Jackson Kowar after he was optioned to Triple-A Omaha on Monday.
Apr 7, 2022
Not available Opening Day
The Royals placed Payamps on the family medical emergency list Thursday.
ANALYSIS
The move opens up a spot on the 28-man active roster for top prospect Bobby Witt, who will start at third base and bat second in his MLB debut. Payamps, meanwhile, remains without a clear timeline to rejoin the big club while he tends to the family matter. Once activated, Payamps is expected to fill a middle-relief role for Kansas City after he turned in a 3.40 ERA, 1.15 WHIP and 6.8 K/9 in 37 appearances between the Blue Jays and Royals in 2021.
Sep 21, 2021
Solid as opener
Payamps allowed one run on two hits with two strikeouts in 2.1 innings in the nightcap of Monday's doubleheader versus Cleveland. He did not factor in the decision.
ANALYSIS
The right-hander logged the most innings of the five Kansas City pitchers in the contest. Payamps' lone mistake was a third-inning solo home run by Andres Gimenez. Through 16 innings with the Royals, Payamps owns a 3.94 ERA, 1.25 WHIP and 12:3 K:BB. He's gone 1-1 with a hold in 12 appearances since he was traded from Toronto, mainly in a multi-inning relief role.
Sep 20, 2021
Starting Monday's nightcap
Payamps will start Game 2 of Monday's doubleheader versus Cleveland, Lynn Worthy of The Kansas City Star reports.
ANALYSIS
The 27-year-old will make his first start the majors with Kansas City set to employ a bullpen game to close out the twin bill. Payamps has pitched two frames in each of his past two outings and is likely to have a similar workload Monday.
Sep 13, 2021
Reinstated from injured list
Payamps (undisclosed) was reinstated from the COVID-19 injured list Monday.
ANALYSIS
Payamps had been on the injured list since Saturday, but his brief absence signals that he didn't test positive for COVID-19. The right-hander will be available out of the bullpen for Tuesday's series opener against Oakland.
Sep 11, 2021
Lands on COVID-19 IL
Payamps was placed on the COVID-19 injured list Saturday.
ANALYSIS
Scott Blewett was recalled to take his place in the bullpen. Payamps has a 4.22 ERA, 1.31 WHIP and 10 strikeouts in 10.2 innings over his last 10 appearances.
Sep 9, 2021
Unravels in Wednesday's outing
Payamps allowed three runs on two hits and a walk with three strikeouts in one-plus innings in Wednesday's 9-8 loss to Baltimore.
ANALYSIS
The right-hander got through the seventh inning cleanly, but he then allowed three straight batters to reach in the eighth. All three came around to score after Josh Staumont failed to stop the bleeding. Payamps has posted a 3.18 ERA, 1.16 WHIP and 31:13 K:BB across 39.2 innings between Kansas City and Toronto. He's seen mainly low-leverage work with the Royals.
Aug 28, 2021
Earns win in relief
Payamps (1-3) earned the win in relief Saturday against Seattle after tossing 2.2 scoreless innings, allowing one hit and fanning two.
ANALYSIS
Payamps picked up his first win of the season and managed to bounce back from an ugly outing the last time out -- he allowed two runs on three hits across two-thirds of an inning in his previous appearance against Seattle on Aug. 26. That has been the only blemish in Payamps' recent performances, though, as he has tossed seven scoreless outings over his last eight appearances. He owns a 2.40 ERA across 11 outings since the beginning of June.
Aug 26, 2021
Takes third loss
Payamps (0-3) allowed an unearned run on one hit in one-third of an inning, taking the loss Wednesday versus Houston.
ANALYSIS
The 27-year-old's run allowed came on a groundout with runners on the corner in the bottom of the 10th. Payamps had not allowed a run in his previous 6.2 innings across two major-league stints prior to Wednesday. He has a 2.51 ERA, 1.08 WHIP and 22:12 K:BB in 32.1 innings between Kansas City and Toronto this year. He's more like to see low-leverage opportunities for the remainder of the year.
Aug 16, 2021
Recalled by Kansas City
Payamps was recalled from Triple-A Omaha on Monday.
ANALYSIS
Payamps spent a day on the major-league roster last week but still hasn't made his Royals debut. The right-hander has put up a 4.50 ERA and 1.75 WHIP in eight innings across eight relief appearances at Triple-A Omaha, and he'll take the place of Greg Holland (shoulder) in the bid-league bullpen.
Aug 11, 2021
Sent back down
Payamps was optioned to Triple-A Omaha on Wednesday, Anne Rogers of MLB.com
ANALYSIS
Payamps was recalled Tuesday, but he didn't make his team debut during Tuesday's game against the Yankees. He made 22 relief appearances with the Blue Jays earlier in the year and recorded a 2.70 ERA and 1.07 WHIP in 30 innings. The right-hander's demotion will make room for Brady Singer (shoulder), who was reinstated from the 10-day injured list ahead of Wednesday's scheduled start.
Aug 10, 2021
Recalled by Royals
Payamps was recalled from Triple-A Omaha on Friday.
ANALYSIS
Payamps was picked up in a trade for cash considerations in mid-July after being designated for assignment by the Blue Jays. He recorded a 2.70 ERA in 30 innings for Toronto before being cut loose, though that came with an unimpressive 4.20 FIP and 5.03 xFIP, as he struck out a modest 18.5 percent of opposing batters while walking 9.2 percent. Edward Olivares was optioned in a corresponding move.
Jul 21, 2021
Traded to Royals
Payamps was traded from the Blue Jays to the Royals on Wednesday in exchange for cash considerations.
ANALYSIS
Payamps will land another spot on a 40-man roster after he was designated for assignment by Toronto on Friday. The right-hander has posted a 2.70 ERA and 1.07 WHIP in 30 innings across 22 relief appearances in the majors this year and could join the Royals' bullpen at some point during the second half of the season, but he'll head to Triple-A Omaha for now.
Jul 16, 2021
Designated for assignment
Payamps was designated for assignment by Toronto on Friday, Keegan Matheson of MLB.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Payamps finds himself off the 40-man roster with Ryan Borucki (forearm) being activated from the 60-day IL. The right-hander posted a 2.70 ERA across 30 inning before being optioned to Triple-A on June 30, so he should have a strong chance of attracting interest on the waiver wire.
Jun 30, 2021
Sent down Wednesday
Payamps was optioned to Triple-A Buffalo on Wednesday.
ANALYSIS
Despite not allowing a run during his last 4.2 innings, Payamps was optioned along with Miguel Castro as Steven Matz (illness) and Adam Cimber were added to the major-league roster. It will mark Payamps first trip back to Triple-A since mid-April and he should be a candidate to rejoin the Blue Jays should they need to add a bullpen arm later this summer.
Jun 28, 2021
Moves past back injury
Payamps (back) struck out one over a perfect ninth inning in Saturday's 12-4 win over the Orioles.
ANALYSIS
Manager Charlie Montoyo said Friday that Payamps had been managing a back injury of late, but the reliever's availability for Saturday's contest implies the issue isn't a major concern. Since being called up from Triple-A Buffalo on April 15, Payamps has compiled a 3.12 ERA, 1.12 WHIP and 18:10 K:BB in 26 innings over 20 appearances.
Jun 25, 2021
Managing back issue
Payamps' back has been "so-so," which has led the Blue Jays to not use him recently, Mitch Bannon of SI.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Payamps hasn't pitched since June 17, and manager Charlie Montoyo revealed Friday that the right-hander's lack of usage is due to an injury. The issue apparently hasn't been serious enough to warrant a trip to the injured list, but it's not yet clear when he'll be able to return to the mound.
Apr 15, 2021
Recalled to Toronto
Payamps was recalled by the Blue Jays on Thursday.
ANALYSIS
Payamps was called up in a corresponding move to Jordan Romano (elbow) landing on the injured list. He's already thrown four innings for the Blue Jays this season, allowing no earned runs while posting a 4:1 K:BB. The team will rely on Payamps in a bullpen now missing key players such as Tyler Chatwood (triceps), Julian Merryweather (oblique) and Romano, though he isn't likely to immediately earn a high-leverage role.
Apr 12, 2021
Returns to alt site
The Blue Jays optioned Payamps to their alternate training site Monday.
ANALYSIS
Payamps' second stint with the big club of the season lasted just three days. He appeared in long relief during Friday's game against the Angels, striking out three over 2.2 scoreless frames. Payamps will head back to the alternate site to make room on the 26-man roster for Robbie Ray (elbow), who was activated from the 10-day injured list ahead of his scheduled start Monday against the Yankees.
Apr 9, 2021
Called up by Blue Jays
Payamps was recalled by the Blue Jays on Friday, Mike Wilner of the Toronto Star reports.
ANALYSIS
The Blue Jays sent Payamps to their alternate training site Sunday, but he'll return to the major-league bullpen after Tyler Chatwood (triceps) was placed on the 10-day injured list in a corresponding move. Payamps made his team debut against the Yankees on Saturday and allowed no hits and a walk while striking out one in 1.1 scoreless innings.
Apr 4, 2021
Sent to alt site
The Blue Jays optioned Payamps to their alternate training site Sunday.
ANALYSIS
Payamps was unlikely to be available for another day or two after he recorded four outs (on 27 pitches) in his team debut in Saturday's 5-3 loss to the Yankees, so Toronto elected to swap him out in favor of a fresh arm in Tommy Milone, whose contract was selected ahead of Sunday's series finale. The 26-year-old right-hander will be eligible to rejoin Toronto in 10 days, or if the Blue Jays place another player on the injured list before then.
Apr 1, 2021
Called back up Thursday
Payamps was added to the 26-man roster Thursday, Keegan Matheson of MLB.com reports.
ANALYSIS
The 26-year-old was optioned to Triple-A Buffalo over the weekend, but Payamps was brought back up after the Jays placed a number of pitchers on the IL to begin the season. He'll likely fill a low-leverage role in the bullpen after posting a 6:3 K:BB over 5.1 scoreless innings this spring.
Mar 27, 2021
Optioned to Triple-A
Payamps was optioned to Triple-A Buffalo on Saturday.
ANALYSIS
Payamps was waived and claimed four separate times this offseason but will finally find some stability with the Blue Jays' organization. He's made just four career big-league appearances, so it's no surprise to see that he'll open the year in the minors.
Mar 6, 2021
Claimed by Blue Jays
Payamps was claimed off waivers by the Blue Jays on Saturday.
ANALYSIS
Payamps has been waived four times during the offseason, but he'll return to the Blue Jays after he was recently waived by the Red Sox. The right-hander has been unable to firmly secure a roster spot to this point in the offseason, but he'll now compete for a bullpen role with Toronto heading into the regular season.
Feb 22, 2021
Back with Boston
Payamps was claimed off waivers by the Red Sox on Monday.
ANALYSIS
Payamps has had quite a busy offseason. He started it as a Diamondback before being waived in November and claimed by the Red Sox. The Blue Jays claimed him in mid-February after the Sox waived him, but he'll head right back the other direction less than two weeks later. The righty clearly doesn't have a firm grip on a roster spot but will hope to last the remainder of camp with the Red Sox as he pushes for a bullpen role.
Feb 10, 2021
Claimed by Blue Jays
Payamps was claimed off waivers by the Blue Jays on Wednesday, Chris Cotillo of The Springfield Republican reports.
ANALYSIS
The 26-year-old was claimed off waivers from the Diamondbacks in November, and he'll now be joining the Blue Jays after being DFA'd by the Red Sox last week. Payamps appeared in two games in each of the past two seasons for Arizona and allowed three runs on six hits with a 5:6 K:BB over seven innings.
Feb 3, 2021
Designated for assignment
Payamps was designated for assignment by the Red Sox on Wednesday.
ANALYSIS
Payamps was claimed by Boston after being designated for assignment by the Diamondbacks in November, but he'll now be cast off another 40-man roster after the Red Sox acquired right-hander Garrett Richards on Saturday. Payamps made brief appearances in the majors over the past two seasons, posting a 3.86 ERA and 1.71 WHIP over seven innings while making six relief appearances for Arizona.
Nov 25, 2020
Claimed by Red Sox
Payamps was claimed off waivers by the Red Sox on Wednesday.
ANALYSIS
Payamps was designated for assignment by the Diamondbacks on Friday, and he'll find a spot on Boston's 40-man roster via waivers. The right-hander tossed three relief innings in 2020, allowing one earned run while striking out two during that time.
Sep 20, 2020
Optioned down
Payamps was optioned to the Diamondbacks' alternate training site following Saturday's game.
ANALYSIS
This move clears space for Taylor Widener's return from a rib cage injury. Payamps ended up making just one appearance during his latest stint with the big-league club.
Sep 9, 2020
Rejoins 28-man roster
Payamps was recalled by the Diamondbacks on Wednesday.
ANALYSIS
Payamps was sent to the alternate training site Thursday, but he'll return to the major-league bullpen just under a week later. Southpaw Joe Mantiply was sent down in a corresponding move. Payamps will likely pitch in low-leverage situations for the Diamondbacks.
Aug 27, 2020
Back with big club
Payamps was recalled from Arizona's alternate camp site Thursday.
ANALYSIS
Payamps spent time with the Diamondbacks earlier in the month but went unused out of the bullpen. He made two appearances with Arizona last season, giving up two earned runs over four innings. Look for the righty to fill a low-leverage relief role during his time in the majors.
Aug 17, 2020
Returns to alternate camp
Payamps was optioned to the Diamondbacks' alternate training site Monday.
ANALYSIS
Payamps was recalled by the Diamondbacks on Sunday, but he'll return to the alternate training site after failing to make a relief appearance. The 26-year-old could be an option to return to the major-league bullpen at some point. Yoan Lopez was recalled in a corresponding move.
Aug 16, 2020
Called up to majors
The Diamondbacks recalled Payamps from their alternate training site ahead of Sunday's game against the Padres, Nick Piecoro of The Arizona Republic reports.
ANALYSIS
He'll join the Arizona bullpen as a replacement for Jerome Beasley (shoulder), who was placed on the 10-day injured list in a corresponding move. Payamps made the first two appearances of his MLB career with the Diamondbacks last August, giving up two earned runs over four innings. Expect him to handle a low-leverage role while he's up with the big club.
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