Royber Salinas

23-Year-Old PitcherP
 Free Agent  
Out
Injury Shoulder
Est. Return 8/1/2025
2024 Fantasy Outlook
Salinas was one of several prospects acquired by Oakland in the three-team deal that saw the club move Sean Murphy to Atlanta, and the 22-year-old forged a 5.48 ERA over 67.1 innings across 20 appearances -- 18 of those starts -- in his work for Double-A Midland in 2023. While those numbers may not jump off the page in a positive way, he also struck out 89 hitters in that timeframe, and there is swing-and-miss stuff in his arsenal. He can touch the high 90s with his fastball with little effort, and he also has a slider that gets plus grades. Command is a major issue for the right-hander, and there's a good chance he won't throw enough strikes to be a starter at the highest level. The A's added Salinas to the 40-man roster in the offseason, and if he can keep the walks to a minimum, he has a chance to make appearances in Oakland before 2024 comes to a conclusion. Read Past Outlooks
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$Signed a one-year contract with the Athletics in March of 2024. Claimed off waivers by Atlanta in November of 2024. Non-tendered by Atlanta in November of 2024.
Non-tendered by Atlanta
PFree Agent  
Shoulder
November 22, 2024
Atlanta non-tendered Salinas (shoulder) on Friday.
ANALYSIS
Salinas was claimed off waivers from the Athletics on Nov. 1, but his tenure with Atlanta will now come to an end after roughly three weeks. The 23-year-old logged a 3.68 ERA and 1.55 WHIP with Double-A Midland last season, though he is expected to miss the first half of the 2025 campaign after undergoing shoulder surgery in late July.
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Claimed by Atlanta
PAtlanta Braves  
Shoulder
November 1, 2024
Atlanta claimed Salinas (shoulder) off waivers from the Athletics on Friday.
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On mend from shoulder surgery
POakland Athletics  
Shoulder
August 4, 2024
Triple-A Las Vegas placed Salinas on its full-season injured list after he underwent surgery on his right shoulder July 24, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports.
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Shelved at Triple-A
POakland Athletics  
Undisclosed
June 10, 2024
Triple-A Las Vegas placed Salinas on its 7-day injured list June 2 with an unspecified injury.
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Sent to minors
POakland Athletics  
March 10, 2024
Salinas was optioned to minor-league camp on Sunday.
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Added to 40-man roster
POakland Athletics  
November 14, 2023
The Athletics selected Salinas to their 40-man roster Tuesday.
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