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Chris Reitsma, P, Seattle MarinersWednesday 4/2, 8:33 AM CT
Chris Reitsma has not yet reported to Triple-A Tacoma, according to the Seattle Post Intelligencer. Reitsma holds a minor league contract, and if he does not report he could be placed on the restricted list, which would allow the Mariners to retain his rights but not have to pay him.
Chris Reitsma, P, Seattle MarinersThursday 3/27, 10:02 AM CT
Chris Reitsma was optioned to the minor leagues on Wednesday, this according to Seattle PI. Reitsma (offseason elbow surgery) is close to full strength, but the organization didn't want to keep any players on the roster that couldn't perform on back-to-back days. Reitsma told the paper," I want to take a few days and think about my options." Reitsma's options are retirement, accepting the demotion, or asking the Mariners to release him.
Chris Reitsma, P, Seattle MarinersFriday 1/11, 10:28 AM CT
The Mariners signed Chris Reitsma to a minor league deal on Thursday, MLB.com reports. He has battled injuries the last two years and has no fantasy value.
Chris Reitsma, P, Seattle MarinersSaturday 11/3, 2:44 PM CT
The Mariners declined their club option on Chris Reitsma Friday. He posted a 7.61 ERA in 26 relief appearances in 2007. He went on the disabled list three times before undergoing elbow surgery in August.
Chris Reitsma, P, Seattle MarinersTuesday 10/9, 10:56 AM CT
The Marines won't pick up Chris Reitsma's option for the 2008 season, according to the Tacoma Tribune. Reitsma posted a 7.61 ERA in 26 relief appearances this season before undergoing elbow surgery in August.
Chris Reitsma, P, Seattle MarinersMonday 7/30, 8:59 PM CT
Chris Reitsma will have surgery on Thursday to relieve pain in his arthritic right pitching elbow, ending his season in July for the second consecutive year, according to the AP. "I'm done," said Reitsma after meeting Monday afternoon with Mariners medical director Dr. Edward Khalfayan. The doctor recommended Reitsma's fifth elbow surgery, his second in just over a year.

Our View: He could likely be done for his career too.
Chris Reitsma, P, Seattle MarinersFriday 7/6, 9:36 PM CT
The Mariners activated Chris Reitsma from the 15-disabled list on Friday, according to the AP. He had been on the disabled list twice since May 19 because of right elbow inflammation.
Chris Reitsma, P, Seattle MarinersFriday 7/6, 10:36 AM CT
Chris Reitsma is expected to be activated from the DL today. Reitsma has been out since June 11 with a sore elbow, according to the Seattle Times. Ryan Rowland-Smith will likely be sent back to Triple-A Tacoma to make room on the roster.
Chris Reitsma, P, Seattle MarinersSaturday 6/30, 8:27 AM CT
Chris Reitsma is about to begin a rehab assignment, as he continues to recover from an inflamed right elbow. He tossed a bullpen session Friday and is slated to join Triple-A Tacoma Sunday for his rehab stint, according to the Seattle Times. If everything goes according to plan, he'll work a second game Tuesday and join the Mariners next weekend.
Chris Reitsma, P, Seattle MarinersMonday 6/11, 11:49 PM CT
The Mariners placed Chris Reitsma back on the disabled list Monday with inflammation in his right elbow, according to the AP. He had just been activated last week with the same injury. Reitsma has made 18 relief appearances for the Mariners this year, holding a 5.79 ERA.
Chris Reitsma, P, Seattle MarinersMonday 6/4, 10:20 PM CT
The Mariners activated Chris Reitsma from the disabled list on Monday night before their game against the Orioles, according to the AP. He was placed on the DL with elbow inflammation on May 23, retroactive to May 19.
Chris Reitsma, P, Seattle MarinersSaturday 6/2, 8:45 AM CT
Chris Reitsma is slated to toss a bullpen session on Saturday. If all goes well, he should head to Triple-A Tacoma to begin a rehab assignment, according to the Seattle Post-Intelligencer. Assuming he has no setbacks, there's a good chance he'll come off the disabled list when eligible on June 7.
Chris Reitsma, P, Seattle MarinersSaturday 5/26, 9:15 AM CT
Chris Reitsma had his inflamed right elbow examined yesterday. The tests revealed no structural damage in the joint, according to the Seattle Times. Barring a setback, he likely will come off the disabled list when eligible in a week.
Chris Reitsma, P, Seattle MarinersWednesday 5/23, 8:53 PM CT
The Mariners placed Chris Reitsma on the 15-day disabled list on Wednesday, retroactive to May 19, due to inflammation in his right elbow, according to the AP. He had been unavailable for the past several days before of the discomfort and had surgery on the same elbow last summer.
Chris Reitsma, P, Seattle MarinersWednesday 5/23, 11:51 AM CT
Chris Reitsma is expected to go on the disabled list Wednesday due to his sore elbow, the Seattle Post-Intelligencer reports. He was unable to throw in a bullpen session Tuesday.
Chris Reitsma, P, Seattle MarinersFriday 1/5, 2:05 PM CT
The Mariners signed Chris Reitsma to a one-year deal on Friday worth $2.05 million, according to ESPN.com. The deal includes a $2.7 million option for 2007. With Rafael Soriano shipped to Atlanta, Reitsma could settle into a setup role for Seattle.
Chris Reitsma, P, Seattle MarinersTuesday 1/2, 9:48 AM CT
Chris Reitsma, non-tendered by the Braves last month, will not return to the team, according to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. "I have not heard from the Atlanta Braves whatsoever," Reitsma's agent, Mike Paolerico said. "I'm assuming at this point they did not want to follow up on that." Paolercio said six teams have made "legitimate offers" for Reitsma.
Chris Reitsma, P, Seattle MarinersTuesday 12/12, 5:39 PM CT
The Braves declined to tender Chris Reitsma a contract on Tuesday, according to Sportsticker. Reitsma is now free to negotiate with any team. He's coming off the worst season of his career, posting a 8.68 ERA in 27 games. He underwent season-ending surgery on his elbow in July, but he's expected to be ready for spring training.
Chris Reitsma, P, Seattle MarinersThursday 7/20, 11:17 AM CT
Chris Reitsma had ulnar nerve transposition surgery on Tuesday, according to the Braves website. He should be ready to pitch by the start of 2007 spring training.