| Sun Jun 23 2013 | 10:16 | Dusty Hughes retires from baseball | ||||
Dusty Hughes has retired from baseball. | ||||||
The lefty had been released from a minor league deal with the Braves last month. Hughes, who 4.99 ERA over parts of three major league seasons, is expected to become a coach at a private school. | ||||||
| Source: MLBTradeRumors.com | ||||||
| Fri May 10 2013 | 13:52 | Dusty Hughes released by Braves | ||||
Braves released LHP Dusty Hughes. | ||||||
The 30-year-old managed just a 6.75 ERA in 12 relief appearances. As a lefty with a pulse, Hughes should find work somewhere. | ||||||
| Source: Rotoworld.com | ||||||
| Sat Nov 24 2012 | 10:08 | Braves re-sign Dusty Hughes to minors deal | ||||
Braves re-signed LHP Dusty Hughes to a minor league contract. | ||||||
Hughes, 30, posted a 3.31 ERA in 54 appearances with the Braves' Triple-A affiliate last season. He remains unlikely to win an Opening Day roster spot. | ||||||
| Source: Rotoworld.com | ||||||
| Tue Nov 22 2011 | 11:32 | Braves ink Dusty Hughes to minors deal | ||||
Braves signed LHP Dusty Hughes to a minor league contract. | ||||||
Hughes, 29, allowed 19 hits and 14 earned runs in 12 2/3 innings this past year for Minnesota. He's not a reliable lefty specialist and will struggle to get beyond Triple-A in the Braves' minor league system. | ||||||
| Source: Matt Eddy on Twitter | ||||||
| Wed Jun 15 2011 | 14:43 | Hughes outrighted to Triple-A | ||||
Twins sent LHP Dusty Hughes outright to Triple-A Rochester. | ||||||
He was cleared to open up a spot on the 40-man roster, most likely for the return of Tsuyoshi Nishioka. Hughes was sent down to the minors late last month after posting a 9.95 ERA and 11/8 K/BB ratio over 11 1/3 innings. | ||||||
| Source: Rotoworld.com | ||||||
| Sun May 29 2011 | 17:42 | Twins demote Hughes after epic meltdown | ||||
Twins optioned LHP Dusty Hughes to Triple-A Rochester. | ||||||
This coming after Hughes, Alex Burnett and Jim Hoey combined to allow six runs and eight baserunners in just one inning of work on Saturday. Hughes will be replaced on the active roster by LHP Jose Mijares. | ||||||
| Source: Tom Pelissero on Twitter | ||||||
| Sun May 22 2011 | 08:53 | Twins recall Hughes | ||||
Twins recalled LHP Dusty Hughes from Triple-A Rochester. | ||||||
Hughes was demoted in early May after opening the season with a 10.13 ERA over his first 12 appearances. He hasn't done much better at the Triple-A level, but the Twins are desperate for a left-handed bullpen arm. | ||||||
| Source: Rotoworld.com | ||||||
| Sat Mar 26 2011 | 22:26 | Twins' Hughes stays perfect for spring | ||||
Dusty Hughes moved to 2-0 in relief after pitching a perfect inning against the Red Sox on Saturday night. | ||||||
Hughes, a waiver claim from the Royals in January, is poised to become the second left-hander in the Minnesota bullpen. He's yet to allow a run in 11 innings this spring. Kansas City's decision to let him go, even though he had a 3.83 ERA in 56 1/3 innings last season, isn't looking very smart right now. | ||||||
| Source: Rotoworld.com | ||||||
| Wed Jan 26 2011 | 15:16 | Twins claim LHP Hughes off waivers from KC | ||||
Twins claimed LHP Dusty Hughes off waivers from the Royals. | ||||||
Hughes was designated for assignment by the Royals last week. The 28-year-old left-hander posted a superficially solid 3.83 ERA across 57 relief appearances last season, but had a mediocre 34/24 K/BB ratio over 56 1/3 innings. On a good team, he's organizational depth. | ||||||
| Thu Jan 20 2011 | 20:49 | Royals DFA left-hander Dusty Hughes | ||||
Royals designated LHP Dusty Hughes for assignment. | ||||||
The Royals had to clear a spot on their 40-man roster for new starter Jeff Francis, who was officially signed on Thursday evening. Hughes, 28, posted an ugly 1.47 WHIP and 34/24 K/BB ratio in 57 appearances last season. He did only moderately well against left-handed batters. | ||||||