| Fri Aug 5 2011 | 20:35 | Orioles release Josh Rupe | ||||
Orioles released RHP Josh Rupe from Triple-A Norfolk. | ||||||
Rupe posted a 5.65 ERA and 1.54 WHIP in 14 1/3 major-league innings this season, and fared even worse at Norfolk, turning in a 7.07 ERA and 1.69 WHIP in 42 frames. Just 28, Rupe still has time to turn his career around, but he's obviously going to have to show dramatic improvement at his next stop. | ||||||
| Source: Rotoworld.com | ||||||
| Fri Jul 1 2011 | 19:45 | Rupe, Rapada expected to stay with O's | ||||
The Orioles expect both RHP Josh Rupe and LHP Clay Rapada to remain with the organization. | ||||||
Rupe has opted not to use the out clause in his contract, while Rapada, who was designated for assignment earlier this week, has elected not to become a free agent after clearing waivers. | ||||||
| Source: Baltimore Sun | ||||||
| Thu May 12 2011 | 15:15 | Josh Rupe outrighted to Triple-A | ||||
Orioles sent RHP Josh Rupe outright to Triple-A Norfolk. | ||||||
Rupe posted a 5.65 ERA and 1.53 WHIP over 14 1/3 innings this season for the Orioles before being designated for assignment Tuesday. He'll provide depth at Triple-A. | ||||||
| Source: Rotoworld.com | ||||||
| Tue May 10 2011 | 14:38 | O's DFA Josh Rupe for assignment | ||||
Orioles designated RHP Josh Rupe for assignment. | ||||||
Rupe, 28, posted a 5.65 ERA and 1.53 WHIP across 14 1/3 innings this season for the Orioles. He was dumped to clear a 25-man roster spot for J.J. Hardy. | ||||||
| Source: Rotoworld.com | ||||||
| Sat Mar 26 2011 | 16:35 | Rupe a solid contender for Orioles pen | ||||
MLB.com's Britt Ghiiroli likes Josh Rupe, Jason Berken and Jeremy Accardo for the three openings in Baltimore's pen. | ||||||
That would leave Mark Hendrickson, David Riske and Clay Rapada on the outside looking in, assuming Koji Uehara is healthy enough to open the season on the active roster. | ||||||
| Source: MLBlogs.com | ||||||
| Sun Mar 13 2011 | 18:00 | Orioles' Rupe perfect for 2 2/3 innings | ||||
Josh Rupe retired all seven Tigers he faced in relief Sunday against the Tigers. | ||||||
Rupe, a non-roster reliever aiming for a bullpen spot, has allowed just a pair of unearned runs through 8 2/3 innings this spring. With his ability to generate grounders, he could be a decent middle reliever if he could cut back on the walks. So far this month, he's allowed just two. | ||||||
| Source: Rotoworld.com | ||||||
| Thu Feb 24 2011 | 14:27 | Rupe sent home with stomach virus | ||||
Josh Rupe was sent home from Orioles' camp on Thursday due to a stomach virus. | ||||||
Rupe is expected to return in the next day or so. The 28-year-old right-hander signed a minor league deal with the Orioles in November after spending last season in the Royals organization. He'll likely open the season with Triple-A Norfolk. | ||||||
| Source: Roch Kubatko on Twitter | ||||||
| Fri May 14 2010 | 22:44 | Royals send RHP Rupe to Triple-A | ||||
Royals outrighted RHP Josh Rupe to Triple-A Omaha. | ||||||
Rupe passed through waivers and accepted an assignment to Triple-A. He posted a 5.59 ERA and 2.17 WHIP over 11 relief appearances before being designated for assignment earlier this week. | ||||||
| Fri Apr 16 2010 | 12:24 | Royals call up Josh Rupe from Triple-A | ||||
Royals purchased the contract of RHP Josh Rupe from Triple-A Omaha. | ||||||
He'll take the place of Ramon Colon on the roster, though he probably won't fair much better. Rupe was signed to a minor league contract by the Royals in November after spending last season in the Rangers' organization. The 27-year-old right-hander has a 4.95 ERA in 70 major league appearances. | ||||||