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Tue Apr 7 201510:17Capps re-signed with Braves on minor-league contract Monday
Capps re-signed with the Braves on a minor-league contract Monday, MLB.com reports.
Capps probably won't be one of the top choices when the Braves need another reliever, given that he didn't make it through the first round of cuts in spring training. After losing his last two seasons to shoulder injuries, the veteran right-hander faces a tough journey back to the big leagues.
Mon Mar 9 201514:22Capps re-assigned to minor league camp on Monday
Capps was re-assigned to minor league camp on Monday.
Capps was part of the first cuts in big league camp Monday, and he will now serve as organizational bullpen depth.
Tue Feb 10 201517:40Capps has signed minor league contract with Braves that includes...
Capps has signed a minor league contract with the Braves that includes an invite to spring training, the Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.
The Braves will bring Capps to camp to see if there's anything left in his right arm, after shoulder issues cost him virtually all of the last two seasons (10 minor league appearances). Capps, who has 138 career saves in the majors, is the third former closer brought in by Atlanta this offseason, along with Jim Johnson and Jason Grilli.
Thu May 22 201417:06Capps still having shoulder issues
Matt Capps has been shut down in extended spring training due to a shoulder issue.
Capps signed a minor league deal with the Indians over the winter and has been bothered by a shoulder strain since early February. It's unclear when he'll attempt to throw again, but he's unlikely to make a major contribution this year.
Source: Paul Hoynes on Twitter
Tue Mar 4 201420:16Matt Capps a week away from throwing
Matt Capps (shoulder) is at least a week away from resuming a throwing program.
Capps is nursing a shoulder strain and has been limited to range-of-motion activities. The non-roster invitee is hoping to pitch in Grapefruit League games by mid- to late-March.
Source: Indians.mlb.com
Mon Feb 24 201421:02Capps doing range-of-motion exercises
Matt Capps (shoulder) is currently limited to range-of-motion activities.
Capps is dealing with a shoulder strain but said Monday that he's felt better each day since suffering the injury on February 17. The non-roster invitee aiming to pitch in Grapefruit League games by mid- to late-March.
Source: Twins.mlb.com
Thu Feb 20 201421:27Capps setback not related to surgery
An MRI has revealed that Matt Capps' shoulder strain is not related to last year's injury that required surgery.
Capps had a procedure last June to secure a biceps tendon in the joint, while his recent injury involves a muscle that runs behind the shoulder blade. "It's frustrating, because I was feeling really good," Capps said. "But I think the nature of the beast with a shoulder surgery, there's usually a speed bump or two. Hopefully, this is my one." Capps thinks he could pitch in Grapefruit League games by mid- to late-March, but he's obviously not going to crack the Opening Day roster.
Source: Indians.mlb.com
Thu Feb 20 201413:58Capps suffers shoulder strain, out two weeks
Matt Capps suffered a shoulder strain during a long-toss session this week in Indians camp.
Capps will be shut down for at least two weeks and is now questionable for the start of the regular season. The former Pirates, Nationals, and Twins closer signed a minor league contract with the Indians this winter and was hoping to compete for a middle relief job.
Source: Jordan Bastian on Twitter
Thu Oct 17 201315:00Indians re-sign Matt Capps to minors contract
Indians re-signed RHP Matt Capps to a minor league contract with an invitation to spring training.
The former big league closer will try to revitalize his career with the Tribe after a lost 2012. Capps, 30, owns a 3.52 career ERA in 439 2/3 major league innings.
Source: Paul Hoynes on Twitter
Sun Mar 31 201316:40Indians reassign six to Triple-A Columbus
Indians reassigned RHPs Matt Capps, Daisuke Matsuzaka, Jerry Gil, C Omir Santos, SS Luis Hernandez, and RF Matt Carson to minor league camp.
Capps was re-signed to new deal after not making the Indians' 25-man roster. Matsuzaka will open the season as a starter with Triple-A Columbus.
Source: Rotoworld.com
Tue Mar 26 201313:59Indians re-sign RHP Capps to minors deal
Indians re-signed RHP Matt Capps to a minor league contract.
Capps was released by the Indians on Monday, but the two sides were quickly able to reach a new agreement. The 29-year-old right-hander has allowed two earned runs in six innings this spring and figures to surface in Cleveland's bullpen if he can stay healthy.
Source: Rotoworld.com
Mon Mar 25 201315:25Indians release right-hander Matt Capps
Indians released RHP Matt Capps.
The Indians are hoping to retain Capps on a minor league contract. The 29-year-old right-hander allowed two earned runs and five hits in six innings this spring.
Source: Paul Hoynes on Twitter
Fri Mar 22 201319:24Matt Capps still weighing his options
Indians manager Terry Francona said Friday that Matt Capps is still weighing his options after being informed that he would not make the Indians' Opening Day roster.
Francona informed Capps of the news a few days ago, and he now has the option to accept an assignment to Triple-A, or hit the free agent market and look for a better opportunity elsewhere. Regardless of his decision, he doesn't hold any fantasy appeal for the upcoming season.
Source: Jordan Bastian on Twitter
Mon Mar 18 201313:06Matt Capps won't crack Indians roster
Matt Capps will not make the Indians' 25-man roster.
The Indians gave Capps that news on Monday afternoon. He can either go to Triple-A or head back into free agency.
Source: Jordan Bastian on Twitter
Tue Feb 19 201322:24Capps hopes to pitch in games in two weeks
Matt Capps (shoulder) hopes to begin pitching in Cactus League games in two weeks.
Capps is on a more gradual throwing program than the other Indians' pitchers this spring due to last season's shoulder issues. "I know when I'm healthy, I'll take my chances with anybody," said Capps. "If I'm healthy in two weeks, and I can go out and physically compete, I think everything will work out pretty well." Capps is trying earn a spot in the Opening Day bullpen as a non-roster invitee, which he should be able to do as long as he's healthy.
Source: Cleveland Plain Dealer
Mon Feb 18 201321:15Matt Capps on gradual throwing program
Matt Capps is on a more gradual throwing program than the other Indians' pitchers this spring.
Capps dealt with shoulder issues last season and has been throwing bullpen sessions every third day rather than every other day. The right-hander is trying to earn a spot in the Opening Day bullpen as a non-roster invitee.
Source: Indians.mlb.com
Thu Jan 31 201316:36Indians ink Matt Capps to minor league deal
Indians signed RHP Matt Capps to a minor league contract with an invitation to spring training.
Capps earned $4.5 million with the Twins last season while posting a 3.68 ERA and 18/4 K/BB ratio over 29 1/3 innings. The 29-year-old was limited to just three appearances after the All-Star break due to shoulder issues, but he should have a good chance to win a bullpen spot if he's healthy.
Source: Rotoworld.com
Sun Jan 13 201310:37Marlins interested in Matt Capps
Barry Jackson of the Miami Herald reports that the Marlins "are among several teams in talks" with Matt Capps.
The Marlins' bullpen is woefully thin, and Capps would also provide some insurance for relatively green closer Steve Cishek. The veteran right-hander held a 3.68 ERA and 1.09 WHIP for the Twins in 2012 but was limited to just 30 appearance due to shoulder trouble.
Source: Miami Herald
Wed Oct 24 201215:40Twins decline option on Matt Capps for 2013
The Twins have declined the $6 million club option on Matt Capps' contract for 2013.
He'll receive a $250,000 buyout and will hit free agency this winter. Capps was limited to just 30 appearances this season due to a rotator cuff injury, posting a 3.68 ERA, 14 saves and 18/4 K/BB ratio over 29 1/3 innings.
Source: Tyler Mason on Twitter
Mon Sep 24 201214:38Twins activate Matt Capps from disabled list
Twins activated RHP Matt Capps from the 15-day disabled list.
Capps will be back in the Twins' bullpen on Monday night, though he'll probably work in a ninth-inning committee for the remainder of the 2012 regular season. The right-hander has a 3.81 ERA, 1.06 WHIP and 18/4 K/BB ratio in 28 1/3 innings this year for Minnesota.
Source: Rotoworld.com
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