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Sat Sep 9 201704:55LHP Tyler Olson continues to quietly put up zeroes
LHP Tyler Olson continues to quietly put up zeroes. Olson retired the side in order in the seventh inning. In 19 relief appearances, covering 13 innings overall, Olson has not allowed a run, extending his franchise record for consecutive scoreless appearances to begin a season. Olson was called up from Triple-A Columbus on July 21.
Thu Aug 10 201703:31LHP Tyler Olson continues to be impressive
LHP Tyler Olson continues to be impressive. With LHP Andrew Miller on the disabled list, the rookie is the only left-hander in the Indians' bullpen. In Wednesday's game, Olson pitched a scoreless 11th inning, striking out two. In seven appearances since his recall from Triple-A Columbus, Olson has worked 5 1/3 scoreless innings, giving up four hits with seven strikeouts and one walk. "I really like the way he's pitched," manager Terry Francona said. "He's really poised, and it's not fake poise."
Fri Aug 4 201705:30LHP Tyler Olson only left-hander in Indians' bullpen, with LHP A...
LHP Tyler Olson, who has pitched just 19 innings in his brief major league career, is the only left-hander in the Indians' bullpen, with LHP Andrew Miller (right knee patellar tendon tendinitis) having been placed on the 10-day disabled list. In four relief appearances with the Indians, Olson has pitched 3 2/3 scoreless innings on three hits, with four strikeouts and no walks. In 34 relief appearances at Triple-A Columbus, Olson had a 3.21 ERA, with 11.6 strikeouts per nine innings and an opponents' batting average of .189. "We may have to piece it together a little more out there (with Miller on the DL), but the early returns on Olson have been really good," said manager Terry Francona.
Tue Aug 1 201705:44LHP Tyler Olson recalled from Triple-A to replace RHP Josh Tomli...
LHP Tyler Olson was recalled from Triple-A to replace RHP Josh Tomlin on the 25-man roster. He relieved in the eighth inning of Tuesday night's loss to the Red Sox, pitching 2/3 of an inning and striking out a batter.
Wed Jul 26 201706:35LHP Tyler Olson optioned to Triple-A Columbus on Tuesday to make...
LHP Tyler Olson was optioned to Triple-A Columbus on Tuesday to make room on the roster for OF Austin Jackson, who was activated off the disabled list. Olson, who was called up from Columbus on July 21, appeared in two games and pitched one scoreless inning.
Tue Jul 25 201704:36LHP Tyler Olson, who brought up from Triple-A Columbus has appea...
LHP Tyler Olson, who brought up from Triple-A Columbus has appeared in two games in relief, and impressed Manager Terry Francona. "We liked him in spring training, because his ball moves everywhere," Francona said. "If he can harness it and stay out of the middle of the plate, he's a really interesting guy. He's a guy who could pitch a full inning (not just as a matchup lefty)."
Sat Jul 22 201704:40LHP Tyler Olson's contract purchased from Triple-A Columbus
LHP Tyler Olson's contract was purchased from Triple-A Columbus. Olson takes the place of LHP Boone Logan, who was placed on the 10-day disabled list with a torn lat on his left side. In 33 relief appearances at Columbus, Olson was 2-0 with two saves and a 3.32 ERA while averaging 11.5 strikeouts per nine innings and holding opposing teams to a .194 batting average. Left-handed hitters batted .132 against Olson. "He's gotten a lot of left-handers out," Indians manager Terry Francona said. "He has a funky arm action, with some deception and a lot of movement on his fastball, if he keeps in in the zone." Olson made his Indians debut in the sixth inning Friday. He faced one batter and hit him with a pitch.
Fri Jul 21 201720:26LHP Tyler Olson had contract purchased from Triple-A Columbus on...
LHP Tyler Olson had his contract purchased from Triple-A Columbus on Friday. Olson, 27, has spent the entire season with Columbus, posting a 2-0 record with two saves and a 3.32 ERA over 40 2/3 innings in 33 relief appearances.Olson was claimed off waivers by Cleveland last July. He appeared in 12 major league games with the Seattle Mariners and New York Yankees during the 2015-2016 campaigns, going 1-1 with a 5.63 ERA over 16 innings.
Mon Aug 15 201601:08LHP Tyler Olson sent outright to Triple-A Columbus
LHP Tyler Olson was sent outright to Triple-A Columbus. He had been designated for assignment Aug. 4. Olson was claimed off waivers from Kansas City on July 9 but never pitched for the Indians.
Fri Aug 5 201605:47LHP Tyler Olson designated for assignment in order to make room ...
LHP Tyler Olson has been designated for assignment in order to make room on the 40-man roster for UTL Michael Martinez, who was claimed off outright waivers from Boston. Olson was claimed off waivers from Kansas City on July 9. In seven relief appearances at Triple-A Columbus, he was 1-0 with a 7.36 ERA.
Sun Jul 10 201603:58LHP Tyler Olson claimed on waivers from Kansas City and optioned...
LHP Tyler Olson has been claimed on waivers from Kansas City and optioned to Triple-A Columbus. In five relief appearances with Kansas City's Triple-A affiliate at Omaha, Olson had a 2.84 ERA and no decisions.
Wed Jul 6 201605:02LHP Tyler Olson designated for assignment Tuesday after RHP Wade...
LHP Tyler Olson was designated for assignment Tuesday after RHP Wade Davis (forearm strain) was put on the 15-day disabled list and RHP Brooks Pounders had his contract selected from Triple-A Omaha. Olson, 26, was claimed off waivers June 14 from the New York Yankees and was optioned to Triple-A Omaha, where he was 0-0 with a 2.84 ERA in five relief outings. In one relief appearance with the Yankees this season, he allowed three hits and two runs in 2 2/3 innings. With New York's Triple-A team at Scranton/Wilkes-Barre, he was 1-2 with a 5.27 ERA in 11 games, including three starts.
Tue Jul 5 201622:40LHP Tyler Olson designated for assignment on Tuesday
LHP Tyler Olson was designated for assignment on Tuesday.
Wed Jun 15 201604:11LHP Tyler Olson, 26, claimed Tuesday by Royals off waivers from ...
LHP Tyler Olson, 26, was claimed Tuesday by the Royals off waivers from the Yankees. Olson was assigned to Triple-A Omaha affiliate. He was 2-1 with a 5.27 ERA in 11 appearances, including three starts, with Triple Scranton/Wilkes-Barre. He made one big league appearances this year, allowing two runs on three hits and two walks in 2 2/3 innings on April 15 against the Mariners. He has a 5.63 ERA in 12 career big league appearances with the Yankees and Mariners, who drafted him in the seventh round in 2013 out of Gonzaga. With LHPs Scott Alexander and Brian Flynn optioned to Triple-A Omaha and LHP Danny Duffy shifted to the rotation, the Royals have no left-hander in their bullpen.
Tue Jun 14 201622:31LHP Tyler Olson claimed off waivers from Yankees and assigned to...
LHP Tyler Olson was claimed off waivers from the Yankees and assigned to Triple-A Omaha.
Wed Jun 8 201604:56LHP Tyler Olson designated for assignment Tuesday to make room o...
LHP Tyler Olson was designated for assignment Tuesday to make room on the 40-man roster for RHP Anthony Swarzak. Olson had a pair of one-day stints with the Yankees. He threw 47 pitches in 2 2/3 innings while giving up two runs against the Mariners on April 15.
Sat May 14 201603:30LHP Tyler Olson's second stint with Yankees lasted one day
LHP Tyler Olson's second stint with the Yankees lasted one day. He was optioned back to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes Barre Friday when C/DH Gary Sanchez was promoted.
Fri May 13 201604:27LHP Tyler Olson recalled for second time from Triple-A Scranton/...
LHP Tyler Olson was recalled for the second time from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes Barre. Olson was briefly with the Yankees last month and was recalled because LHP Phil Coke was unavailable.
Sun Apr 17 201603:55LHP Tyler Olson optioned to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre on Sa...
LHP Tyler Olson was optioned to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre on Saturday. He was recalled Friday and wound up throwing 47 pitches in 2 2/3 innings after warming up twice during Friday's 7-1 loss. Manager Joe Girardi said Olson will be throw a side session in Triple-A at some point in the next few days.
Sat Apr 16 201603:37LHP Tyler Olson recalled from Triple-A Scranton Wilkes Barre on ...
LHP Tyler Olson was recalled from Triple-A Scranton Wilkes Barre on Friday, giving the Yankees a third left-handed reliever. Olson was obtained in January from the Los Angeles Dodgers in the same deal as IF Ronald Torreyes and was among the last pitchers to get optioned to the minors during spring training. He has pitched four scoreless innings in Triple-A before Friday. Before joining the Yankees, he began his major league career in 2015 with Seattle by posting a 5.40 ERA in 13 1/3 innings. On Friday, he warmed up twice and threw 47 pitches over 2 2/3 innings in his debut for the Yankees.
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