Blaine Boyer

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Minnesota Twins

Boyer with the Minnesota Twins in 2015 Blaine Boyer (21533233870) (cropped).jpg
Boyer with the Minnesota Twins in 2015

On January 7, 2015, Boyer signed a minor league contract with the Minnesota Twins. [19] The team announced that Boyer had made the Opening Day roster on March 30. [20] For the entire season, Boyer posted a career low 2.49 ERA in 68 games for the Twins.

Milwaukee Brewers

On February 12, 2016, Boyer signed a minor league contract with the Milwaukee Brewers with an invitation to spring training, [21] [22] and made the Opening Day roster with a contract worth $950,000. [23] He appeared In 61 games for the Brewers, posting an ERA of 3.95 with a 2–4 record.

Return to Atlanta

On January 17, 2017, Boyer signed a minor league contract with the Atlanta Braves. [24] He was released on March 25. [25]

Boston Red Sox

On April 3, 2017, Boyer signed a minor league deal with the Boston Red Sox. The Red Sox called up Boyer on May 28 2017. In 32 games for Boston, he was 1–1 in 41+13.

Return to Kansas City

On February 7, 2018, Boyer signed a minor league deal with the Kansas City Royals. [26] His contract was purchased by the Royals on March 29, 2018. He appeared in 21 games, going 2–1 with a 12.05 ERA, before he was released on August 15, 2018. [27]

Personal life

Boyer is married to Ginsey, [12] with whom he has two sons. [28] In November 2015, working with non-profit group The Exodus Road, Boyer spent ten days undercover with former MLB first baseman (and his former Braves teammate) Adam LaRoche, helping to identify and rescue underage sex slaves in Southeast Asia. [29]

References

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  2. Bowman, Mark (May 14, 2008). "Glavine exhales after garnering first win". MLB.com. Archived from the original on March 4, 2016. Retrieved March 31, 2015.
  3. "Cards deal Barton for Braves' Boyer". ESPN.com. Associated Press. April 20, 2009. Retrieved March 31, 2015.
  4. Leach, Matthew (June 4, 2009). "Cards call up Todd, designate Boyer". MLB.com. Archived from the original on April 19, 2016. Retrieved March 31, 2015.
  5. Gilbert, Steve (June 8, 2009). "D-backs claim Boyer off waivers". MLB.com. Retrieved March 31, 2015.
  6. Fordin, Spencer (January 21, 2011). "Mets ink veteran Boyer to Minor League deal". MLB.com. Archived from the original on December 6, 2014. Retrieved March 31, 2015.
  7. "Mets calling up two relievers". ESPN. April 10, 2011. Retrieved April 10, 2011.
  8. "Pirates sign Boyer, Sinkbeil to minor league deals". USA Today. Associated Press. April 20, 2011. Retrieved March 31, 2015.
  9. Axisa, Mike (June 18, 2011). "Pirates Release Blaine Boyer". MLBTradeRumors.com. Retrieved June 18, 2011.
  10. "Cardinals sign Boyer, Mahay to Minors deals". MLB.com. July 5, 2011. Archived from the original on December 6, 2014. Retrieved March 31, 2015.
  11. "Baby Birds: Boyer released by Memphis". MLB.com. August 13, 2011. Archived from the original on December 6, 2014. Retrieved March 31, 2015.
  12. 1 2 Miller, Phil. "Twins reliever Boyer goes from retired to rehired". Star Tribune. Retrieved March 31, 2015.
  13. Cotton, Gary (January 3, 2013). "Royals ink righty Boyer to Minor League deal". MLB.com. Archived from the original on April 2, 2015. Retrieved March 31, 2015.
  14. Dutton, Bob (May 21, 2013). "Follow-up exam confirms Salvy Perez's hip injury is just a bruise". Kansas City Star. Retrieved March 31, 2015.
  15. Eddy, Matt (January 18, 2014). "Minor League Transactions: Jan. 9-15". Baseball America. Retrieved March 31, 2015.
  16. Brock, Corey; Laws, Will (May 23, 2014). "Boyer makes long-awaited return to Majors". MLB.com. Archived from the original on April 2, 2015. Retrieved March 31, 2015.
  17. Brock, Corey (May 27, 2014). "Buckner, Boyer outrighted to Triple-A". MLB.com. Retrieved May 29, 2014.
  18. Kring-Schreifels, Jake (June 15, 2014). "Padres place Vincent on DL, call up Boyer". MLB.com. Archived from the original on March 4, 2016. Retrieved March 31, 2015.
  19. Merkin, Scott (January 7, 2015). "Twins sign righty Boyer to Minor League deal". MLB.com. Archived from the original on January 10, 2015. Retrieved March 31, 2015.
  20. "Twins add reliever Blaine Boyer to 40-man roster". ESPN.com. Associated Press. March 30, 2015. Retrieved March 31, 2015.
  21. Berardino, Mike (February 12, 2016). "Blaine Boyer signs with Milwaukee Brewers after Twins pass on reunion". TwinCities.com. Retrieved April 2, 2016.
  22. "Brewers sign reliever Boyer, invite him to spring training". FoxSports.com. February 12, 2016. Retrieved April 2, 2016.
  23. "Pitchers Chris Capuano, Blaine Boyer among Brewers' roster adds". ESPN.com. March 29, 2016. Retrieved April 2, 2016.
  24. Bowman, Mark (January 17, 2017). "Boyer reunites with Braves on Minors deal". MLB.com. Archived from the original on January 20, 2017. Retrieved January 18, 2017.
  25. Bowman, Mark (March 25, 2017). "Braves release veteran reliever Boyer". MLB.com. Archived from the original on March 25, 2017. Retrieved March 25, 2017.
  26. Rieper, Max (February 7, 2018). "Royals sign reliever Blaine Boyer to minor league deal". royalsreview.com. Retrieved February 7, 2018.
  27. Adams, Steve (August 15, 2018). "Royals Release Blaine Boyer, Promote Jorge Lopez". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved August 15, 2018.
  28. Jenkins, Chris (July 9, 2014). "Boyer's boys giving 'Dad' his spark". U-T San Diego. Retrieved March 31, 2015.
  29. Keown, Tim (April 13, 2016). "Adam LaRoche goes deep on his decision to walk". ESPN . Retrieved April 22, 2016.
Blaine Boyer
Blaine Boyer on April 14, 2013.jpg
Boyer pitching for the Omaha Storm Chasers in 2013
Pitcher
Born: (1981-07-11) July 11, 1981 (age 44)
Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.
Batted: Right
Threw: Right
Professional debut
MLB: June 12, 2005, for the Atlanta Braves
NPB: June 23, 2013, for the Hanshin Tigers
Last appearance
MLB: August 14, 2018, for the Kansas City Royals
NPB: 2013, for the Hanshin Tigers