Eduarniel Nunez Stats & Scouting Report

IP	4.0
ERA	15.75
WHIP	3.750
BB/9	18.0
SO/9	9.0

Full name Eduarniel Nunez
Born 06/07/1999 in Samana, Dominican Republic
Profile Ht.: 6'2" / Wt.: 170 / Bats: R / Throws: R
Debut 07/02/2025

Top Rankings

Organization Prospect Rankings

BA Grade/Risk: 40/Mild

Adjusted Grade: 35

Track Record: Nuñez spent seven years in the Cubs system after signing in 2017, reaching Triple-A Iowa while flashing premium stuff and erratic control. The Padres signed him as a minor league free agent before the 2025 season and helped him throw enough strikes to finally reach the majors. The A’s acquired him at the trade deadline in the Mason Miller-Leo De Vries deal, and he split time between Triple-A and the majors, issuing as many walks (11) as strikeouts in 12.2 big league innings across both organizations.

Scouting Report: Nuñez’s electric arm talent gives him one of the best fastball-slider pairings in the organization. He has plus-plus fastball velocity at 97-99 mph and reaches 101 from a low release height that adds deception despite below-average extension. Nuñez went to an upper-80s slider entering 2025 that was a better fit for his arm slot, and it’s a plus pitch that minor league hitters missed more than half the time. He relies almost entirely on those pitches, rarely using a curveball that was once a bigger part of his arsenal. Corralling his arm speed and finding consistent control remains his biggest challenge. Nuñez made progress after slightly closing off his delivery in 2025, throwing more strikes in the minors, but his strikes were more scattered in the majors.

The Future: The 26-year-old is a pure reliever with late-inning upside and up-down volatility depending on how the strikes net out.

Scouting Grades Fastball: 60 | Curveball: 45 | Slider: 60 | Control: 30

Career Transactions

Baltimore Orioles designated RHP Eduarniel Núñez for assignment.
Norfolk Tides activated RHP Eduarniel Núñez.
Baltimore Orioles optioned RHP Eduarniel Núñez to Norfolk Tides.
Athletics traded RHP Eduarniel Núñez to Baltimore Orioles for cash.
RHP Eduarniel Núñez roster status changed by Athletics.
Athletics designated RHP Eduarniel Núñez for assignment.
Midland RockHounds activated RHP Eduarniel Núñez.
RHP Eduarniel Núñez assigned to Midland RockHounds from Las Vegas Aviators.
Athletics optioned RHP Eduarniel Núñez to Las Vegas Aviators.
Estrellas Orientales activated RHP Eduarniel Núñez.
RHP Eduarniel Núñez assigned to Estrellas Orientales.
Athletics recalled RHP Eduarniel Núñez from Las Vegas Aviators.
Athletics optioned RHP Eduarniel Núñez to Las Vegas Aviators.
Athletics recalled RHP Eduarniel Núñez from Las Vegas Aviators.
Las Vegas Aviators activated RHP Eduarniel Núñez.
Athletics optioned RHP Eduarniel Núñez to Las Vegas Aviators.
Athletics recalled RHP Eduarniel Núñez from Las Vegas Aviators.
RHP Eduarniel Núñez assigned to Las Vegas Aviators.
Athletics traded RHP Mason Miller and LHP JP Sears to San Diego Padres for RHP Henry Baez, RHP Eduarniel Núñez, SS Leo De Vries and RHP Braden Nett.
San Diego Padres optioned RHP Eduarniel Núñez to El Paso Chihuahuas.
San Diego Padres selected the contract of RHP Eduarniel Núñez from El Paso Chihuahuas.
RHP Eduarniel Núñez assigned to El Paso Chihuahuas from San Antonio Missions.
San Antonio Missions activated RHP Eduarniel Núñez.
RHP Eduarniel Núñez assigned to San Antonio Missions from El Paso Chihuahuas.
San Diego Padres invited non-roster RHP Eduarniel Nunez to spring training.
RHP Eduarniel Nunez assigned to El Paso Chihuahuas.
San Diego Padres signed free agent RHP Eduarniel Nunez to a minor league contract.
RHP Eduarniel Nunez elected free agency.
Estrellas Orientales activated RHP Eduarniel Nunez.
RHP Eduarniel Nunez assigned to Estrellas Orientales.
RHP Eduarniel Nunez assigned to Iowa Cubs from Tennessee Smokies.
RHP Eduarniel Nunez assigned to Tennessee Smokies from Iowa Cubs.
Iowa Cubs activated RHP Eduarniel Nunez.
Iowa Cubs transferred RHP Eduarniel Nunez to the Development List.
RHP Eduarniel Nunez assigned to Iowa Cubs from Tennessee Smokies.
RHP Eduarniel Nunez assigned to Chicago Cubs.
RHP Eduarniel Nunez assigned to Gigantes del Cibao.
RHP Eduarniel Nunez assigned to Estrellas Orientales.
RHP Eduarniel Nunez assigned to Tennessee Smokies from South Bend Cubs.
RHP Eduarniel Nunez assigned to Tennessee Smokies from South Bend Cubs.
RHP Eduarniel Nunez assigned to South Bend Cubs from Tennessee Smokies.
RHP Eduarniel Nunez assigned to South Bend Cubs from Tennessee Smokies.
Tennessee Smokies placed RHP Eduarniel Nunez on the 7-day injured list.
Tennessee Smokies activated RHP Eduarniel Nunez.
Tennessee Smokies activated RHP Eduarniel Nunez.
RHP Eduarniel Nunez assigned to Tennessee Smokies from South Bend Cubs.
RHP Eduarniel Nunez assigned to South Bend Cubs from Myrtle Beach Pelicans.
RHP Eduarniel Nunez assigned to Myrtle Beach Pelicans from Cubs Organization.
RHP Eduarniel Nunez assigned to Cubs Organization.
RHP Eduarniel Nunez assigned to Cubs Organization.
RHP Eduarniel Nunez assigned to Eugene Emeralds from AZL Cubs 2.
RHP Eduarniel Nunez assigned to Eugene Emeralds.
RHP Eduarniel Nunez assigned to AZL Cubs 2.
RHP Eduarniel Nunez assigned to DSL Cubs2 from DSL Cubs1.
RHP Eduarniel Nunez assigned to DSL Cubs1 from DSL Cubs2.
RHP Eduarniel Nunez assigned to DSL Cubs2.
Chicago Cubs signed free agent RHP Eduarniel Nunez to a minor league contract.