| Mon Jul 14 2014 | 19:29 | Duke Welker released by Pirates | ||||
Pirates released RHP Duke Welker. | ||||||
He had been designated for assignment last week and is now out of the organization. Welker, 28, had Tommy John surgery in June. | ||||||
| Source: Rotoworld.com | ||||||
| Wed Jul 9 2014 | 20:53 | Welker designated for assignment by Pirates | ||||
Pirates designated RHP Duke Welker for assignment. | ||||||
Welker had Tommy John surgery in June, and the Pirates needed the 40-man roster spot for Matt Hague. Welker will likely remain with the organization, and he should be back on the mound by the middle of 2015. | ||||||
| Source: Rotoworld.com | ||||||
| Fri Jun 6 2014 | 13:32 | Duke Welker undergoes Tommy John surgery | ||||
Duke Welker underwent Tommy John surgery Thursday. | ||||||
Welker had posted a 4.91 ERA over nine relief appearances this season at Triple-A Indianapolis. He'll be sidelined until around midseason next year. | ||||||
| Source: Tom Singer on Twitter | ||||||
| Fri Mar 14 2014 | 08:39 | Duke Welker optioned to Triple-A | ||||
Pirates optioned RHP Duke Welker to Triple-A Indianapolis. | ||||||
Welker was roughed up for six runs over 5 1/3 frames this spring. He'll provide depth in the minors. | ||||||
| Source: Rotoworld.com | ||||||
| Tue Nov 19 2013 | 17:05 | Pirates reacquire Duke Welker from Twins | ||||
Pirates acquired RHP Duke Welker from the Twins in exchange for LHP Kris Johnson. | ||||||
Pittsburgh shipped Welker to Minnesota in September as part of the Justin Morneau trade, but now the 27-year-old right-hander is back with the team that selected him in the second round of the 2007 MLB Amateur Draft. Welker had a 3.57 ERA and 65 strikeouts in 63 innings this past summer at Triple-A. He's a decent relief prospect. | ||||||
| Source: Rotoworld.com | ||||||
| Sun Sep 1 2013 | 11:35 | Duke Welker lands with Twins in Morneau trade | ||||
Twins acquired RHP Duke Welker from the Pirates to complete the Justin Morneau trade. | ||||||
Welker made two scoreless appearances for the Pirates earlier this season and put up a 3.48 ERA with over a strikeout per inning at the Triple-A level. He could carve out a role as a middle reliever in Minnesota. | ||||||
| Source: Rotoworld.com | ||||||
| Wed Jun 26 2013 | 12:12 | Pirates option RHP Welker to Triple-A | ||||
Pirates optioned RHP Duke Welker to Triple-A Indianapolis. | ||||||
He was sent down to make room for Jeanmar Gomez's return from the disabled list. Welker tossed 1 1/3 scoreless innings over two appearances during his brief stint with the big club. | ||||||
| Source: Rotoworld.com | ||||||
| Thu Jun 20 2013 | 11:20 | Pirates recall Duke Welker from AAA Indy | ||||
Pirates recalled RHP Duke Welker from Triple-A Indianapolis. | ||||||
Welker spent three days in the majors earlier this season but did not make an appearance. The right-hander will serve as middle relief depth for the Pirates. | ||||||
| Source: Rotoworld.com | ||||||
| Sat May 11 2013 | 10:21 | Pirates option RHP Duke Welker | ||||
Pirates optioned RHP Duke Welker to Triple-A Indianapolis. | ||||||
The Pirates had to clear a roster spot for Francisco Liriano's return from the DL, so Welker will be sent down. He failed to appear in a game during his brief callup. | ||||||
| Source: Rotoworld.com | ||||||
| Wed May 8 2013 | 10:06 | Pirates recall RHP Welker from Triple-A | ||||
Pirates recalled RHP Duke Welker from Triple-A Indianapolis. | ||||||
Welker has allowed just one unearned run over 16 innings of work this season while posting a 16/8 K/BB ratio. He'll provide a fresh arm for the bullpen. | ||||||
| Source: Rotoworld.com | ||||||
| Fri Oct 5 2012 | 09:08 | Duke Welker recalled | ||||
Pirates recalled RHP Duke Welker from Triple-A Indianapolis. | ||||||
Welker put together a nice year between Double- and Triple-A this season, posting a 2.29 ERA over 41 appearances. He'll have a shot at a bullpen spot next spring. | ||||||
| Source: Rotoworld.com | ||||||