| Wed Jan 8 2014 | 11:32 | Phils re-sign INF Tolbert to minors deal | ||||
Phillies re-signed INF Matt Tolbert to a minor league contract. | ||||||
Tolbert, 31, hasn't appeared in the majors since 2011 and hit .327/.374/.367 in 46 games in the Phillies' minor league system last year. He'll continue to serve as organizational depth in 2014. | ||||||
| Source: Matt Eddy on Twitter | ||||||
| Wed Feb 6 2013 | 15:54 | Phils sign INF Matt Tolbert to minors deal | ||||
Phillies signed INF Matt Tolbert to a minor league contract. | ||||||
Tolbert, 30, spent the entire 2012 season with the Cubs' Triple-A affiliate and batted just .240/.313/.304 with one home run and a .617 OPS in 113 games. He'll serve as organizational depth with Philadelphia. | ||||||
| Source: Matt Eddy on Twitter | ||||||
| Mon Jan 23 2012 | 12:56 | Cubs sign Matt Tolbert to minors contract | ||||
Cubs signed INF Matt Tolbert to a minor league contract. | ||||||
Tolbert batted just .198/.252/.266 in 226 plate appearances last season with the Twins. The 29-year-old will serve as organizational infield depth for the Cubs. | ||||||
| Source: Rotoworld.com | ||||||
| Fri Oct 21 2011 | 12:15 | Matt Tolbert elects free agency | ||||
Matt Tolbert has elected free agency. | ||||||
Tolbert was outrighted to Triple-A Rochester last week but refused the assignment and will seek employment elsewhere. The 29-year-old sported just .198/.252/.266 batting line for the Twins this season but should be able to catch on somewhere on a minor league deal and compete for a utility job. | ||||||
| Source: Rotoworld.com | ||||||
| Fri Oct 14 2011 | 12:08 | Matt Tolbert outrighted to Triple-A | ||||
Twins sent INF Matt Tolbert outright to Triple-A Rochester. | ||||||
Tolbert sported an ugly .198/.252/.266 batting line for the Twins this season. They've outrighted him in order to clear some space on the 40-man roster, but he could still remain in the organization as infield depth. | ||||||
| Source: Rotoworld.com | ||||||
| Tue Sep 6 2011 | 12:19 | Twins recall Matt Tolbert | ||||
Twins recalled INF Matt Tolbert from Triple-A Rochester. | ||||||
Tolbert has posted an ugly .202/.250/.271 batting line with zero home runs in 204 plate appearances for the Twins this season. He'll function as middle infield depth. | ||||||
| Source: Rotoworld.com | ||||||
| Mon Sep 5 2011 | 19:36 | Twins to recall INF Tolbert from minors | ||||
The Twins plan to recall infielder Matt Tolbert from Triple-A Rochester on Tuesday. | ||||||
Tolbert, 29, is batting just .202/.250/.271 with zero homers and 11 RBI over 204 plate appearances with the Twins this season. He can be ignored for fantasy purposes. | ||||||
| Source: Tyler Mason on Twitter | ||||||
| Sun Aug 28 2011 | 12:30 | Matt Tolbert optioned | ||||
Twins optioned INF Matt Tolbert to Triple-A Rochester. | ||||||
Tolbert has batted just .202/.250/.271 over 74 games in his multiple stints with the big club this season. He'll be back in September. | ||||||
| Source: Rotoworld.com | ||||||
| Thu Aug 18 2011 | 03:06 | Tolbert 0-for-1 in return from wrist injury | ||||
After missing Tuesday's game with an injured wrist, Matt Tolbert returned on Wednesday to finish 0-for-1 in limited action. | ||||||
Tolbert was called upon to pinch-run in the eighth inning, and then grounded out to the pitcher in the ninth with two outs and the bases juiced. Fortunately, the Twins prevailed, so he can claim to be part of the victory. | ||||||
| Source: Rotoworld.com | ||||||
| Tue Aug 16 2011 | 16:59 | Tolbert out of lineup with wrist injury | ||||
Matt Tolbert is out of Tuesday's lineup with an injury to his left wrist. | ||||||
Tolbert tweaked his left wrist during a swing on Monday night and is being sent for X-rays. He can pinch-run and field, but can't swing the bat. Trevor Plouffe will make the start at second base Tuesday night and bat second against Justin Verlander and the Tigers. | ||||||
| Source: Rhett Bollinger on Twitter | ||||||
| Thu Jul 28 2011 | 14:14 | Twins recall INF Tolbert from minors | ||||
Twins recalled INF Matt Tolbert from Triple-A Rochester. | ||||||
Tolbert adds some versatility to Ron Gardenhire's bench, but is a career .229 hitter and is batting .181 with a .505 OPS over 151 plate appearances this season. He can be safely ignored in fantasy leagues. | ||||||
| Source: Rotoworld.com | ||||||
| Sun Jul 17 2011 | 17:21 | Twins option INF Tolbert to Triple-A | ||||
Twins optioned INF Matt Tolbert to Triple-A Rochester. | ||||||
Tolbert hit just .181/.236/.268 in 151 plate appearances with the Twins this season. The team needed an extra pitcher for Monday's doubleheader, costing Tolbert his spot. He'll be back with the big club later this season. | ||||||
| Source: Rotoworld.com | ||||||
| Fri Mar 18 2011 | 22:17 | Tolbert homers in win over Orioles | ||||
Matt Tolbert went 3-for-5 with a solo homer and two runs scored in a 3-2 win over the Orioles on Friday night. | ||||||
Tolbert singled twice and blasted a solo shot off Brian Matusz in the third. Many assumed that Tolbert would make the Opening Day roster as a utility infielder because of his ability to play shortstop, but don't be surprised if prospect Luke Hughes ends up with the job. | ||||||
| Source: Rotoworld.com | ||||||
| Fri Aug 20 2010 | 15:50 | Twins recall INF Tolbert | ||||
Twins recalled infielder Matt Tolbert from Triple-A Rochester. | ||||||
At least he won't play much. Tolbert, a career .247/.307/.336 hitter in 357 major league at-bats, should fall in line behind Alexi Casilla on the infield depth chart while the Twins deal with yet another Nick Punto injury. | ||||||
| Sun Aug 15 2010 | 11:50 | Tolbert activated, then optioned | ||||
Twins activated 2B Matt Tolbert from the 15-day disabled list and optioned him to Triple-A Rochester. | ||||||
Tolbert has been out since early July with a finger injury. He's likely to return to the team in September. | ||||||
| Mon Aug 9 2010 | 13:09 | Tolbert to begin rehab assignment Monday | ||||
Matt Tolbert (finger) is scheduled to begin a rehab assignment Monday with the Pirates' affiliate in the Gulf Coast League. | ||||||
Tolbert has been on the disabled list since July 3 with an injured right middle finger. It was initially called a bruise, and that may have been correct, but it sure took him a while to feel comfortable swinging a bat and fielding ground balls. He's aiming for a mid-August return. | ||||||
| Source: Twins.mlb.com | ||||||
| Sun Jul 18 2010 | 11:22 | Tolbert still has pain when he swings | ||||
Matt Tolbert (finger) still has pain when he swings a bat. | ||||||
Tolbert hasn't been able to throw, either. He has been out since the beginning of the month, and the Twins aren't sure at this point when he might be able to return. | ||||||
| Source: Minneapolis Star-Tribune | ||||||
| Sat Jul 3 2010 | 13:13 | Tolbert lands on disabled list | ||||
Twins placed INF Matt Tolbert on the 15-day disabled list. | ||||||
Tolbert injured his right middle finger Wednesday while trying to field a ball. It's not clear yet how long he will be out, but he's no guarantee to return to the active roster once he's ready. | ||||||
| Thu Jul 1 2010 | 18:40 | Tolbert has finger injury, could soon hit DL | ||||
Matt Tolbert injured his right middle finger while trying to field a ball on Wednesday and could be headed for the disabled list. | ||||||
Tolbert is not available to even pinch-hit on Thursday night and will probably be placed on the disabled list on Friday or Saturday, clearing a spot for the return of shortstop J.J. Hardy. Tolbert has hit .217/.288/.326 with a home run and eight RBI in 46 at-bats this season. | ||||||
| Source: Minneapolis Star-Tribune | ||||||
| Tue Jun 1 2010 | 01:25 | Twins recall Tolbert from Triple-A | ||||
Twins recalled IF Matt Tolbert from Triple-A Rochester. | ||||||
Tolbert spent a week with the Twins earlier this season and returns as Alexi Casilla's replacement on the bench, but was hitting just .255/.306/.357 in 38 games at Triple-A and is the epitome of a replacement level utility man. | ||||||