Nick Masset

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17+1⁄3 innings. [2] The 2009 season saw Masset going 5–1 in 76 innings with an earned run average of 2.37 in 74 games. [2] In 2010, Masset went 4–4 in 76+2⁄3 innings with an ERA of 3.40 in a career-high 82 appearances. [2] In 2011, Masset made 75 appearances and went 3–6 in 70+1⁄3 innings to an ERA of 3.71. [2] At the start of the 2012 season, Masset was sidelined with a right shoulder injury and was placed on the disabled list. [8] He would not pitch all year before having surgery on September 7 to repair a torn anterior capsule. [9] Masset was expected to be ready for the start of the 2013 season but would again miss the entire season. Masset had surgery to correct thoracic outlet syndrome. [10]

Colorado Rockies

Masset agreed to a minor league contract with the Colorado Rockies for the 2014 season. [11] He was called up on May 5, relieving for the first time in two years. [12] On June 17, Masset was suspended for three games following an incident against Atlanta in which he was ejected for throwing at Evan Gattis. Masset elected not to appeal the suspension and began serving it on June 17. [13] He finished the season 2–0 with a 5.80 ERA in 51 appearances. [2]

Miami Marlins

Masset signed a minor league contract with the Miami Marlins on January 13, 2015. [14] He was released on March 31 and re-signed the next day. [15] He was recalled on April 21. [16] Masset was designated for assignment on May 17 to make room for starting pitcher Henderson Alvarez, who was coming off the disabled list. [17]

Atlanta Braves

On May 19, 2015, Masset signed a contract with the Atlanta Braves. [18] He was designated for assignment along with Dana Eveland on July 5 to create room for David Carpenter whose contract was purchased and Arodys Vizcaino who was activated from the restricted list. [19]

Washington Nationals

On December 14, 2015, Masset signed a minor league deal with the Washington Nationals. [20] He announced his retirement on July 11, 2016. [21]

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Nick Masset
20110625-1565 Nick Masset.jpg
Masset with the Cincinnati Reds
Pitcher
Born: (1982-05-17) May 17, 1982 (age 40)
St. Petersburg, Florida
Batted: Right
Threw: Right
MLB debut
June 27, 2006, for the Texas Rangers
Last MLB appearance
July 5, 2015, for the Atlanta Braves