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Scouting Report
Updated May 19, 2026
Eduarniel Núñez, a former Top 25 prospect acquired by the Athletics in the Mason Miller trade, was designated for assignment by Oakland on May 12, 2026. The hard-throwing right-hander has struggled with control issues and command, posting a 7.11 ERA with 11:11 K:BB ratio over 12.2 innings in 2025, and a 4.61 ERA with 17:11 K:BB over 13.2 innings across Double-A and Triple-A in 2026. Despite possessing elite arm strength with 101 mph velocity, Núñez has issued free passes to 19.3% of opponents. The Baltimore Orioles subsequently acquired him off waivers, viewing him as a low-risk gamble on upside potential.
Strengths
- + Elite arm strength with 101 mph fastball velocity
- + Former Top 25 prospect with significant upside
- + Multiple years of team control remaining
- + Strikeout potential with 17 K's in 13.2 innings in 2026
- + Young pitcher with time to develop and improve control
Weaknesses
- - Poor control and command issues (19.3% walk/HBP rate)
- - Elevated ERA of 7.11 in 2025 and 4.61 in 2026
- - Inconsistent performance across multiple levels
- - Designated for assignment by Athletics after brief tenure
- - Significant velocity concerns and command regression from prospect status
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