| Thu Jul 29 2010 | 16:18 | Dodgers DFA left-hander Jack Taschner | ||||
Dodgers designated LHP Jack Taschner for assignment. | ||||||
Taschner signed a minor league contract with the Dodgers in June and was called up to the big leagues last week. But he allowed 14 earned runs in 19 2/3 innings and will either elect free agency or head back to Triple-A Albuquerque. It may be in his best interest to stick with the Dodgers. | ||||||
| Wed Jul 21 2010 | 18:46 | Dodgers recall Jack Taschner from Triple-A | ||||
Dodgers recalled LHP Jack Taschner from Triple-A Albuquerque. | ||||||
Taschner was inked to a minor league contract in late June. He posted a 6.05 ERA and a 1.55 WHIP in 17 appearances for the Pirates earlier this season and probably won't have a ton of success in Los Angeles either. | ||||||
| Mon Jun 28 2010 | 12:30 | Dodgers ink Taschner to minor league deal | ||||
Dodgers signed LHP Jack Taschner to a minor league contract. | ||||||
The news comes via Tim Dierkes of MLBTradeRumors.com, who spoke directly with the general manager of the Dodgers' Triple-A affiliate in Albquerque, New Mexico. That is where Taschner will start his Dodgers career. He was designated for assignment in early June by the Pirates after opening the season with a 6.05 ERA and a 1.55 WHIP in 17 relief appearances. | ||||||
| Source: MLB Trade Rumors | ||||||
| Sat Jun 19 2010 | 17:59 | Taschner elects to become a free agent | ||||
Jack Taschner has elected to become a free agent. | ||||||
The reliever was designated for assignment last week in order to clear roster space for pitching prospect Brad Lincoln. Taschner, 32, had a 6.05 ERA in 17 appearances for the Bucs, but plenty of teams are desperate for bullpen help. He should get another opportunity in no time. | ||||||
| Source: Jen Langosch on Twitter | ||||||
| Wed Jun 9 2010 | 09:37 | Pirates designate Taschner for assignment | ||||
Pirates designated LHP Jack Taschner for assignment. | ||||||
Taschner was cleared in anticipation of Brad Lincoln's major league debut on Wednesday. The 32-year-old left-hander has posted a 6.05 ERA and 1.55 WHIP over 17 relief appearance with the Bucs this season. | ||||||
| Tue Jun 1 2010 | 19:04 | Taschner (hamstring) could be off DL on Wed | ||||
Jack Taschner (hamstring) could be activated from the disabled list as early as Wednesday. | ||||||
Taschner is already back with the team after allowing one run over two appearances with Double-A Altoona. He had a 6.23 ERA over 16 appearances before going on the disabled list with a left hamstring injury last month. | ||||||
| Source: MLBlogs.com | ||||||
| Thu May 20 2010 | 15:36 | Pirates place Taschner on DL | ||||
Pirates placed LHP Jack Taschner on 15-day disabled list, retroactive to May 18, with left hamstring tightness. | ||||||
Taschner was serviceable in April, but has allowed runs in three out of his last six appearances, good enough for a 14.73 ERA over 3 2/3 innings this month. Ryan Howard touched him up for a grand slam on Monday. | ||||||