| Mon Feb 9 2015 | 14:58 | Fornataro outrighted to Triple-A Syracuse on Monday, and he has ... | ||||
Fornataro was outrighted to Triple-A Syracuse on Monday, and he has received an invitation to spring training. | ||||||
He was designated for assignment when Washington signed Casey Janssen, and will now have to earn his way back to the big league roster. In all likelihood, Fornataro will spend most of 2015 pitching out of the bullpen with Syracuse. | ||||||
| Mon Feb 2 2015 | 14:58 | Fornataro designated for assignment on Monday | ||||
Fornataro was designated for assignment on Monday, MASN reports. | ||||||
The move comes as a response to the team signing Casey Janssen, who will require a spot on the 40-man roster. Fornataro, who was claimed off waivers from St. Louis in November, appeared in eight MLB games last season, posting a 4.66 ERA. He spent most of his time at Triple-A Memphis, where he went 4-5 and posted 15 saves to go with a 2.57 ERA across 56.0 innings. | ||||||
| Mon Nov 3 2014 | 14:28 | Eric Fornataro: Claimed By Nationals | ||||
The Nationals claimed Fornataro off waivers from St. Louis on Monday. | ||||||
The 26-year-old righty reliever had a 2.57 ERA in 56 innings at Triple-A last year, although he only had 35 strikeouts, so he's unlikely to ever be used in a high-leverage role. | ||||||
| Sun Jun 29 2014 | 11:31 | Eric Fornataro optioned to Triple-A | ||||
Cardinals optioned RHP Eric Fornataro to Triple-A Memphis. | ||||||
The Cards need a fresh bullpen after with the relief corps being taxed in recent days. Fornataro allowed two runs -- one earned -- over two relief frames Saturday in his lone appearance while up with the big club. | ||||||
| Source: Rotoworld.com | ||||||
| Mon Jun 23 2014 | 12:15 | Cardinals recall Eric Fornataro from Triple-A | ||||
Cardinals recalled RHP Eric Fornataro from Triple-A Memphis. | ||||||
Fornataro will function as bullpen depth for the Cardinals until they need a fifth starter Wednesday in Colorado. The 26-year-old righty has a 4.70 ERA in seven appearances this season out of the St. Louis 'pen. | ||||||
| Source: Rotoworld.com | ||||||
| Tue May 13 2014 | 14:42 | Cards option Fornataro to Triple-A | ||||
Cardinals optioned RHP Eric Fornataro to Triple-A Memphis. | ||||||
Fornataro threw 39 pitches over two innings in relief of Tyler Lyons on Monday, so the Cardinals have decided to add some fresh arms for their bullpen. The 26-year-old should get another shot down the road. | ||||||
| Source: Rotoworld.com | ||||||
| Thu Apr 17 2014 | 13:08 | Cardinals recall Eric Fornataro from AAA | ||||
Cardinals recalled RHP Eric Fornataro from Triple-A Memphis. | ||||||
Fornataro was off to a nice start this year at Memphis, having rattled off five scoreless innings of relief. He will join the St. Louis bullpen on Thursday. His first appearance will be his major league debut. | ||||||
| Source: Rotoworld.com | ||||||