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Scouting Report
Updated May 20, 2026
Eduarniel Núñez, a hard-throwing right-hander and former Top 25 prospect, was designated for assignment by the Athletics on May 12, 2026, after posting a 4.61 ERA with 17:11 K:BB over 13.2 innings split between Double-A Midland and Triple-A Las Vegas in 2026. He was subsequently acquired by the Baltimore Orioles on May 15, 2026, for cash considerations and optioned to Triple-A Norfolk. Originally acquired by the Athletics from the Padres in the Mason Miller trade, Núñez possesses elite arm strength with 101 mph velocity but struggles significantly with command and control issues.
Strengths
- + Elite arm strength with 101 mph velocity
- + Former Top 25 prospect with significant upside
- + Multiple years of team control remaining
- + Acquired by Orioles indicating organizational interest
- + Decent strikeout rate (17 K in 13.2 IP in 2026)
Weaknesses
- - Poor control and command issues (19.3% walk rate)
- - Elevated ERA of 4.61 in 2026 across Double-A and Triple-A
- - Significant velocity decline from previous seasons
- - Designated for assignment by Athletics
- - High walk rate indicates difficulty locating pitches
- - Previous poor performance with Padres (7.11 ERA in 2025)
About
Dedniel Nunez is a rp for the New York Mets.
Player Overview
Position
RP
Team
New York Mets