Dale Thayer

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1⁄3 innings and 9 saves in 52 games. Thayer again started 2009 in Triple-A Durham but made his Major League debut on May 22, 2009, at Land Shark Stadium in Miami Gardens against the Florida Marlins. He pitched 3 innings, allowing one earned run and collected his first Major League save. Thayer had 3 stints with the Rays in 2009, including a September call-up. [2] He pitched in 11 games with the Rays, giving up 7 earned runs in 132⁄3 innings. At the Triple-A level in 2009, he posted a 2.27 ERA with 17 saves in 51 games. Thayer spent most of 2010 with Durham, where he had a 3.45 ERA in 46 games with 55 strike-outs in 60 innings. He was moved up to the majors on August 6, 2010, to add bullpen depth, but only pitched in a single game with the Rays before being sent back down. He was granted free agency at the end of the season.

New York Mets

The New York Mets signed Thayer to a minor league contract in the off-season. [3] He was assigned to the Triple-A Buffalo Bisons, where he had a 2.66 ERA in 54 games on the year, earning 21 saves. The Mets purchased Thayer's contract on May 27, 2011. [4] As part of the move, the Mets brought up Ángel Pagán and sent down Fernando Martínez and Pat Misch. Thayer was sent down to the minors on June 11 after pitching in 4 games, as D. J. Carrasco was brought back up after being demoted in April. [5] Thayer was recalled in September and pitched in 7 more games for the Mets. Overall, he had a 3.48 ERA in 101⁄3 innings. He declared for free agency on October 23.

San Diego Padres

Thayer signed a minor league contract with the San Diego Padres on December 6, 2011. He also received an invitation to spring training. On April 26, 2012, Thayer was called up from Triple-A Tucson to replace Huston Street, who was placed on the 15-day DL, having gone 0-0 with a 0.00 ERA in 8.1 innings at Tucson. In his first full season with a major league team, Thayer had a 2-2 record with a 3.43 ERA and seven saves. [6] In 2013, Thayer opened the season in the Padres bullpen. He finished with a record of 3-5 in 69 games. The following season, Thayer enjoyed his best season of his career, pitching a career high 70 games with a career low 2.34 ERA. Thayer was designated for assignment on August 11, 2015. He ended the season with a 4.06 ERA in 38 games.

Baltimore Orioles

Thayer signed a minor league deal with the Baltimore Orioles in February 2016. In March he opted out the contract, making him a free agent.

Los Angeles Dodgers

On April 2, 2016, Thayer signed a minor league deal with the Los Angeles Dodgers. He pitched in seven games for the Double-A Tulsa Drillers before he was released on May 3. [7]

Atlanta Braves

On May 30, 2016, Thayer signed a minor league contract with the Atlanta Braves. [8] He was assigned to the Triple-A Gwinnett Braves. Thayer was released on June 11. [9]

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References

  1. ↑ "Minor League Transactions". Baseball America. September 18, 2006. Retrieved March 6, 2014.
  2. ↑ Chastain, Bill (September 8, 2009). "Thayer up to give Rays bullpen depth". MLB.com. Retrieved March 6, 2014.
  3. ↑ Mennella, Dan (February 8, 2011). "Mets sign Dale Thayer". MLBTradeRumors.com. Retrieved March 6, 2014.
  4. ↑ Mets Designate Pat Misch For Assignment, MLBTradeRumors.com, May 27, 2011.
  5. ↑ Rubin, Adam (June 11, 2011). "Carrasco returns, Thayer down". ESPNNewYork.com. Retrieved March 6, 2014.
  6. ↑ "Thayer had memorable season out of 'pen". www.mlb.com. Archived from the original on March 4, 2016. Retrieved May 15, 2015.
  7. ↑ Stephen, Eric (May 3, 2016). "Dodgers release Dale Thayer from minors contract". SB Nation.
  8. ↑ Polishuk, Mark (May 30, 2016). "Braves Sign Dale Thayer". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved May 30, 2016.
  9. ↑ Byrne, Connor (June 11, 2016). "Braves Release Dale Thayer". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved June 11, 2016.
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Dale Thayer
Dale Thayer 2012.JPG
Thayer with the San Diego Padres
Relief pitcher
Born: (1980-12-17) December 17, 1980 (age 43)
Fountain Valley, California, U.S.
Batted: Right
Threw: Right
MLB debut
May 22, 2009, for the Tampa Bay Rays
Last MLB appearance
August 10, 2015, for the San Diego Padres