| Tue Feb 12 2013 | 18:11 | Craig Tatum released | ||||
Marlins released C Craig Tatum. | ||||||
Tatum was just signed to a minor league deal last month. It's not clear what prompted the release, but perhaps he failed his spring training physical. He'll now be on the lookout for a job elsewhere. | ||||||
| Source: Rotoworld.com | ||||||
| Sun Jan 13 2013 | 16:50 | Marlins sign Craig Tatum to minor league deal | ||||
Marlins signed C Craig Tatum to a minor league contract. | ||||||
It's not clear if the deal includes a spring training invite. Tatum last appeared in the majors in 2011 and will likely open the season with the Marlins' Triple-A affiliate. | ||||||
| Source: Rotoworld.com | ||||||
| Fri Mar 30 2012 | 14:46 | Craig Tatum sent to Triple-A | ||||
Yankees sent C Craig Tatum outright to Triple-A Scranton Wilkes-Barre. | ||||||
Tatum, 29, batted just .195/.245/.230 in 96 plate appearances last season for the Orioles. He's simply a depth guy. | ||||||
| Source: Rotoworld.com | ||||||
| Wed Mar 28 2012 | 15:09 | Yanks claim C Tatum off waivers | ||||
Yankees claimed C Craig Tatum off waivers from the Diamondbacks. | ||||||
Tatum, 29, batted just .195/.245/.230 in 96 plate appearances last season for the Orioles. He'll likely open the season with Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre. | ||||||
| Source: Brittany Ghiroli on Twitter | ||||||
| Mon Jan 23 2012 | 15:36 | D'Backs claim Craig Tatum off waivers | ||||
Diamondbacks claimed C Craig Tatum off waivers from the Astros. | ||||||
Houston designated Tatum for assignment earlier this month to clear a 40-man roster spot for outfielder Jack Cust. The 38-year-old catcher batted just .195/.245/.230 in 96 plate appearances last season for the Orioles and is doubtful to reach the major league level with Arizona. | ||||||
| Source: Keith Law on Twitter | ||||||
| Wed Jan 18 2012 | 16:58 | Astros DFA Craig Tatum | ||||
Astros designated C Craig Tatum for assignment. | ||||||
Tatum posted a rough .195/.245/.230 batting line in 96 plate appearances last season with the Orioles. The 38-year-old was claimed by the Astros in late October, then given the boot on Wednesday to clear a 40-man roster spot for newly-signed outfielder Jack Cust. | ||||||
| Source: Rotoworld.com | ||||||
| Fri Oct 28 2011 | 15:24 | Craig Tatum claimed by Astros | ||||
Astros claimed C Craig Tatum off waivers from the Orioles. | ||||||
Tatum is a defense-first catcher who has batted only .223/.291/.264 over 100 career games. He'll give the 'Stros an option behind the plate to back up Jason Castro next season, or will simply serve as depth at Triple-A. | ||||||
| Source: Rotoworld.com | ||||||
| Wed May 25 2011 | 22:10 | Craig Tatum called up | ||||
Orioles recalled C Craig Tatum from Triple-A Norfolk. | ||||||
Tatum was batting just .200/.289/.246 with no homers over 65 at-bats for Norfolk. He'll serve as the third catcher, which will likely result in Jake Fox getting some playing time at first base with Derrek Lee out. | ||||||
| Source: Rotoworld.com | ||||||
| Wed May 25 2011 | 12:38 | Orioles to recall C Tatum from Triple-A | ||||
The Orioles plan to call up catcher Craig Tatum from Triple-A Norfolk. | ||||||
The club hasn't made an official roster move, but he's already on his way to Baltimore. Tatum is expected to catch Thursday afternoon against the Royals. The 28-year-old backstop batted .281/.349/.316 with four doubles and nine RBI over 126 plate appearances with the Orioles last season. He can safely be ignored in fantasy leagues. | ||||||
| Source: Jeff Zrebiec on Twitter | ||||||
| Tue Mar 29 2011 | 12:24 | O's option Craig Tatum to Triple-A Norfolk | ||||
Orioles optioned C Craig Tatum to Triple-A Norfolk. | ||||||
Jake Fox will serve as the primary backup to starting catcher Matt Wieters this season. Tatum, 28, hit just .216/.256/.243 in 37 Grapefruit League at-bats. | ||||||
| Source: Rotoworld.com | ||||||
| Tue Aug 17 2010 | 18:11 | MRI on Tatum's knee revealed no damage | ||||
Craig Tatum said an MRI revealed no damage in his right knee. | ||||||
Tatum downplayed the severity of the injury even before the MRI results, so expect him to play through the pain. | ||||||
| Source: MASNSports.com | ||||||
| Tue Aug 17 2010 | 16:20 | Tatum needs MRI on injured knee | ||||
Craig Tatum is expected to undergo an MRI on his knee. | ||||||
Tatum apparently injured the knee during Sunday's game against the Rays. It isn't known if he'll need a DL stint, but Jake Fox will be the backup catcher in his absence. | ||||||
| Source: Brittany Ghiroli on Twitter | ||||||
| Mon Aug 9 2010 | 16:06 | Orioles call up Craig Tatum | ||||
Orioles recalled C Craig Tatum from Triple-A Norfolk. | ||||||
As expected, Tatum will replace Troy Patton on the 25-man roster. The 27-year-old backstop is batting .271/.347/.306 with zero homers and five RBI over 85 at-bats with the Orioles this season. | ||||||
| Sun Jul 25 2010 | 11:30 | Tatum optioned to Triple-A | ||||
Orioles optioned C Craig Tatum to Triple-A Norfolk. | ||||||
The Orioles needed to make room for Matt Wieters' return, and Tatum's fate was likely sealed when he left Saturday's game with a hand injury. Jake Fox will now back up Wieters. | ||||||
| Sat Jul 24 2010 | 21:14 | Tatum pulled Saturday with hand injury | ||||
Craig Tatum was pulled from Saturday's game with a hand injury. | ||||||
Tatum is likely to be optioned or placed on the disabled list when Matt Wieters returns from the disabled list on Sunday. Jake Fox stepped behind the plate Saturday and will serve as Wieters' backup moving forward. | ||||||
| Source: Britt Ghiroli on Twitter | ||||||
| Sat Jul 24 2010 | 16:44 | O's likely to option Craig Tatum on Sunday | ||||
The Orioles are likely to option Craig Tatum to Triple-A Norfolk when Matt Wieters is activated from the disabled list Sunday. | ||||||
Jake Fox will serve as the O's emergency catcher for the rest of the season unless something goes wrong. Tatum has batted .277/.355/.313 with three extra-base hits, zero home runs and five RBI in 83 big league at-bats this season. He's the odd man out because he has options remaining. | ||||||
| Source: Britt Ghiroli on Twitter | ||||||