Vladimir Gutierrez

Vladimir Gutierrez

28-Year-Old PitcherSP
Cincinnati Reds
Out
Injury Elbow
Est. Return 2/1/2024
2023 Fantasy Outlook
Gutierrez's rookie season in 2021 finished on a sour note and that carried over into 2022, to say the least. The right-hander was demoted to the bullpen after putting up a 7.71 ERA over his first eight starts and he lasted just two relief outings before going down with an elbow injury which eventually required Tommy John surgery in late July. Gutierrez could potentially make it back late this season, particularly if the Reds opt to build him back up as a reliever. He's certainly not going to have any fantasy value in 2023, though. Read Past Outlooks
$Signed a one-year contract with the Reds in March of 2023.
May be nursing injury
PCincinnati Reds
Elbow
August 17, 2023
The Reds announced Wednesday that Gutierrez (elbow) has been pulled from his rehab assignment at Triple-A Louisville.
ANALYSIS
Gutierrez had been tracking toward a return from the 60-day injured list next weekend, but the Reds' decision to bring him back from the rehab assignment a week and a half early seemingly indicates that he suffered a setback in his recovery from Tommy John surgery. According to MLB.com, Gutierrez's fastball had hovered between 91 and 93 miles per hour in his first two rehab appearances with Louisville, but his average velocity dropped down to 90.3 mph during his most recent outing this past Saturday, when he was tagged for four earned runs on two hits and two walks over 1.1 innings. Gutierrez will presumably be evaluated by the Reds' team doctors before an update is provided on his next steps.
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Left/Right Pitching Splits
Since 2021
 
 
-6%
BAA vs RHP
2023
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2022
 
 
-29%
BAA vs RHP
2021
 
 
-6%
BAA vs LHP
BAA Batters K BB H 2B 3B HR
Since 2021vs Left .284 336 50 44 82 22 4 18
Since 2021vs Right .268 339 67 26 79 18 1 10
2023vs Left 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2023vs Right 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2022vs Left .364 95 17 17 28 10 2 5
2022vs Right .257 84 12 7 18 4 1 3
2021vs Left .255 241 33 27 54 12 2 13
2021vs Right .271 255 55 19 61 14 0 7
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Since 2021
 
 
-28%
ERA on Road
2023
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2022
 
 
-3%
ERA on Road
2021
 
 
-36%
ERA on Road
ERA WHIP IP W L SV K/9 BB/9 HR/9
Since 2021Home 6.42 1.69 68.2 4 6 0 8.0 4.1 2.4
Since 2021Away 4.61 1.40 82.0 6 6 0 6.1 4.3 1.1
2023Home 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2023Away 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2022Home 7.71 1.93 18.2 1 2 0 8.7 5.8 2.4
2022Away 7.50 1.89 18.0 0 4 0 5.5 6.0 1.5
2021Home 5.94 1.60 50.0 3 4 0 7.7 3.4 2.3
2021Away 3.80 1.27 64.0 6 2 0 6.3 3.8 1.0
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Past Fantasy Outlooks
2022
2017
2016
Gutierrez made his big-league debut last season and started 22 games for the Reds, and he finished with a 4.74 ERA, 1.41 WHIP and 88:46 K:BB across 114 innings. The 26-year-old has a solid four-pitch mix but had an unexceptional 17.7 percent strikeout rate and 9.3 percent walk rate. Gutierrez will begin 2022 in Cincinnati's starting rotation, but given his low strikeout numbers and the fact the team is opting for a rebuild, he's unlikely to be a consistent fantasy asset outside of deeper formats.
The Reds signed the 21-year-old Cuban righty for $4.75 million in late August, which amounts to a $9.5 million commitment from the team, as they exceeded their international bonus pool and incurred a 100 percent tax. At 6-foot-3, 175 pounds, he has a more projectable frame than some of the other top pitchers from last year's international class. Gutierrez can touch 97 mph with his fastball, but typically sits in the low-90s while also bringing a potentially plus curveball to the table. He has flashed an average changeup, and further development of that pitch will be critical for him to make it as a starter. Given his age and repertoire, he should be able to handle a full season league in 2017, likely getting assigned to the Midwest League or Florida State League. Based on the recent track record of Cuban pitchers that come stateside, it is fair to assign more bullpen risk to Gutierrez than a typical pitching prospect with his physical tools.
Gutierrez was perhaps the top pitching prospect in Cuba, winning the Serie Nacional's rookie of the year in the 2014-15 season. In August, Baseball America ranked him as the No. 12 player in Cuba. At age 19, Gutierrez could command a large contract from a MLB team, as he's a 6-foot-3 right-hander with a plus curveball and a projectable frame that should allow him to increase the velocity on his fastball (currently 88-93 mph). Gutierrez also mixes in a changeup and he projects as a starter in the big leagues long-term. However, it may be well into 2016 before he signs as he'll need to secure residency in another country and be declared a free agent in order to sign with a big league club.
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Advances rehab to Triple-A
PCincinnati Reds
Elbow
August 6, 2023
Gutierrez (elbow) moved his rehab assignment to Triple-A Louisville on Saturday, striking out two and walking two over two no-hit scoreless innings.
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Cleared for rehab assignment
PCincinnati Reds
Elbow
July 28, 2023
Gutierrez (elbow) will begin a rehab assignment with the Reds' Arizona Complex League affiliate Friday.
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Throws simulated game
PCincinnati Reds
Elbow
July 26, 2023
Gutierrez (elbow ) threw a simulated game at the Reds' spring training complex in Arizona on Tuesday, MLB.com reports.
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Month away from facing hitters
PCincinnati Reds
Elbow
June 27, 2023
Gutierrez (elbow) is tentatively scheduled to resume facing hitters in live batting practice July 25, C. Trent Rosecrans of The Athletic reports.
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Moves to IL
PCincinnati Reds
Elbow
February 22, 2023
The Reds placed Gutierrez (elbow) on the 60-day injured list Wednesday, C. Trent Rosecrans of The Athletic reports.
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