Professional career
Seattle Mariners
Atchison was drafted again by the Mariners in the 49th round of the 1998 amateur draft and signed with the team in May 1999. He spent five years playing for minor league affiliates of the Mariners and made his debut in the Majors on July 31,2004. He spent the 2004 and 2005 seasons splitting his time between the Mariners and the Mariners' minor league affiliates,appearing in 31 games over two years. In 2006,he played the entire season in the minors.
Boston Red Sox
On December 7,2009,Atchison signed a one-year,incentive laden contract with the Red Sox. [8] Atchison was recalled by the Red Sox on May 5,2011. On May 20,2011,Atchison notched his 1st ever career save against the Cubs. On July 15,2012,the Red Sox placed him on the 15-day disabled list,retroactive to the previous day,because of a forearm strain in his right elbow. [9] On August 16 he was transferred to the 60-day disabled list to make roster space for newly acquired pitcher,Pedro Beato. [10] Atchison returned to the active roster on September 12. [11] On November 30,Atchison was non-tendered and became a free agent. [12]
New York Mets
On January 29,2013,Atchison signed a minor league contract with the New York Mets. [13] On June 18,2013,Atchison was activated from the disabled list to help out the bullpen. [14] He became a free agent on December 2,2013,after being non-tendered. [15] [16]
Cleveland Indians
Atchison signed a minor league deal with the Cleveland Indians on January 6,2014. [17] He signed a one-year extension with a team option on August 19,2014. [18]
With the Indians in 2014,Atchison finished 6–0 with a 2.75 ERA. He pitched in 70 games.
Atchison was designated for assignment on June 23,2015. [19] He was released by the Indians on June 28,2015. [20]
Minnesota Twins
On July 4,2015,Atchison signed a minor league deal with the Twins. [21] He was released on July 15,having requested a release after not being promoted to the majors. [22]
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