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| David Aardsma experienced some soreness in his groin after today's exhibition game against the Padres, according to MyNorthwest.com. |
Our View: Aardsma may be held out of his next scheduled appearance, and skipper Don Wakamatsu hopes his injury gets better before manifesting into a serious issue.
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| According to Jim Street on Twitter, the Mariners avoided arbitration with closer David Aardsma on Tuesday, agreeing to a one-year deal worth $2.75 million. |
Our View: Aardsma had a fantastic season as a first-year closer and it's surprising he didn't get a nicer payout from the Mariners. With 38 saves, a 2.52 ERA and 80 strikeouts in 71.1 innings, he was one of the better fantasy closers last year.
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| After being unavailable to close on Tuesday because of back stiffness, David Aardsma will get the ball in a save situation on Wednesday, according to MLB.com. |
Our View: Aardsma has a spectacular 2.02 ERA in 68 appearances this season, registering 35 saves along the way.
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| According to the Seattle Times, Mariners closer David Aardsma is not available for tonight's game. |
Our View: Aardsma pitched in back to back games and threw a lot of pitches, so he get's Friday night off. Depending on match-ups, Mark Lowe or Sean White will get the closing duties tonight.
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| According to MLB.com, Seattle closer David Aardsma is day-to-day after having a boil removed from his backside while the team was in Kansas City. Aardsma is 26-for-28 is save opportunities this season. |
Our View: It sounds like Aardsma is dealing with some pain, and his status for this weekend is unknown at this point. He should recover before long, but he may be a questionable play for the weekend. We will keep you updated on his condition as news is released.
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| David Aardsma got blasted by the Orioles on Wednesday. The closer took a 3-0 lead in the ninth inning and quickly turned it into a 5-3 loss. He allowed all five runs (three earned) on four hits and a walk without recording an out. |
Our View: This was just Aardsma's second blown save all season, but it was a rough one. To tell you how dominant he's been this season, after Wednesday's dreadful performance his ERA is still a stellar 2.11.
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| David Aardsma earned his 10th save of the season in Wednesday's 4-1 victory in Baltimore. He did not allow a base runner while striking out one in the appearance. |
Our View: Aardsma has not allowed a run in 18 of his last 19 appearances and has been among the most reliable closers in the game over the past six weeks. He appears to have a firm grasp of the Mariners closers job and we expect him to remain there for the remainder of the season.
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| According to MLB.com, Mariners closer David Aardsma was not used in the team's 4-2 win over the Twins on Sunday to save his arm. |
Our View: The Mariners have been involved in a ton of close games lately and they're just being cautious that they don't overwork their young closer. After an off day on Monday he'll be rested and available for Tuesday's game.
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| David Aardsma blew his fist save of the year and was tagged with his second loss, giving up three runs off two hits and four walks after entering the game with a two-run lead over the Angels. |
Our View: Aardsma was a perfect 8-for-8 before Sunday and is not in any immediate danger of losing his closing role given how ineffective Brandon Morrow has continued to pitch.
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| David Aardsma recorded his sixth save of the season on Sunday in the Mariners' 5-4 win over the Giants. He tossed a scoreless ninth, allowing just one hit and striking out two. |
Our View: Aardsma has been spectacular this season after taking over for Brandon Morrow in the closer's role. He has yet to blow a save opportunity and has a sparkling 1.25 ERA with more than a K per inning.
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| David Aardsma picked up his third save of the season as the Mariners beat the Angels 9-8 on Saturday. However, he allowed a two-run blast to Torii Hunter before recording the final out. |
Our View: It appears that the Mariners are still not using Brandon Morrow on back to back nights, meaning Aardsma will continue to see save opportunities. Tonight marked the first runs he has allowed in eight games. He should be among the more valuable fantasy middle men due to his situation.
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| David Aardsma picked up his second save on Sunday as the Mariners beat Oakland 1-0. He allowed one walk and struck out one batter while working the last two outs of the game. |
Our View: Aardsma had worked two innings on Friday to earn his first save of the season. He will be called upon on days following Brandon Morrow appearances if the team is facing a save situation. Morrow is still the team's closer, but will not be throwing on consecutive days throughout the start of the season.
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| Ken Rosenthal of FOX Sports considers David Aardsma to be the Mariners' likely closer. |
Our View: Rosenthal names Aardsma, but also states that Brandan Morrow is not out of the picture, and that Chad Cordero could be ready to return by May following his recovery from labrum surgery. Aardsma should only be considered as a flier for AL-only leagues.
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| The Tacoma News Tribune reports that the Seattle Mariners have acquired right-handed relief pitcher David Aardsma from Boston for minor-league hurler Fabian Williamson. |
Our View: Aardsma pitched in a career-high 47 games a season ago, but he spent nearly six weeks out of action because of two separate stints on the DL with a groin injury.
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| The Providence Journal reports that pitcher David Aardsma has been designated for assignment in order to make room on the 40-man roster for Mark Kotsay. |
Our View: After the influx of free agents to the Red Sox staff, it will be difficult for Aardsma to get back up to the parent club in 2009. Through 48.2 innings last season, he had a 5.55 ERA and a 1.73 WHIP. However, he is good for a strikeout per inning.
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| David Aardsma (groin) threw 14 pitches in a rehab appearance on Tuesday night, and though he has been activated from the DL, in all likelihood will not be available to pitch tonight, according to the Boston Globe. |
Our View: In other Red Sox bullpen news, Jonathan Papelbon also likely won't pitch on Wednesday night either after pitching three days in a row.
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| Aardmsa (groin) threw live batting practice on Sunday, according to the Boston Globe. He is scheduled to pitch for the Lowell Spinners on Monday or Tuesday. |
Our View: If all goes well, Aardsma should be able to return soon.
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| David Aardsma, who has been battling a groin ailment, intends to throw live batting practice today, according to the Providence Journal. |
Our View: If that goes favorably without a setback, manager Terry Francona said the Red Sox would figure how to bring Aardsma along so he can contribute out of the bullpen.
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| David Aardsma spent time Monday making throws from right field to third base in an attempt to judge how his ailing groin is progressing, according to the Boston Globe. |
Our View: He is scheduled to throw a bullpen session Thursday. Barring a setback, he could return to Boston at some point in mid-September.
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| David Aardsma was scheduled for an MRI Monday, but instead was examined by Dr. Pete Asnis, according to the Boston Globe. |
Our View: Aardsma had X-rays on his strained right groin, and they were negative. He has been cleared to resume his rehab with coordinator Scott Waugh in Boston. The middle reliever could be back at some point in mid-September.
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| David Aardsma, who landed on the DL with a strained right groin, is scheduled for an MRI today, according to the Boston Globe. |
Our View: He will stay in Boston for the rest of the road trip, and will work out with rehabilitation coordinator Scott Waugh.
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| The Red Sox have placed David Aardsma back on the DL with a strained right groin, according to the Providence Journal. It's the second time Aardsma has been on the DL with the ailment. "They need guys out there to get outs," said Aardsma. "It's real frustrating because I know I can help this team." |
Our View: David Pauley replaces Aardsma on the roster.
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| David Aardsma has been activated from the DL, according to the Boston Globe. He has recovered from a strained right groin. |
Our View: Aardsma has three wins to his credit this season, and allowed 12 earned runs over 39.1 innings, with 41 strikeouts, and should resume his role as a solid fantasy middle reliever for deeper AL-only leagues.
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| David Aardsma, who is nursing a strained right groin, is nearing his return to Boston's bullpen, according to the Boston Globe. He threw an inning in Pawtucket Tuesday night and is likely to be activated from the DL for this weekend's series against the White Sox at U.S. Cellular Field. |
Our View: Aardsma doesn't have any saves, but claimed three wins for the Sox this season in relief, and has 41 strikeouts over 39.1 innings, with 12 earned runs allowed. He should continue his role as a solid fantasy middle reliever for deeper AL-only leagues when he returns.
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| Red Sox relief pitcher David Aardsma began what could be a brief rehab assignment with the PawSox this afternoon, according to the Providence Journal. |
Our View: The right-hander, who has been bothered by a groin strain, worked a perfect 1-2-3 inning in relief at McCoy Stadium. He struck out two and threw 14 pitches (eight strikes).
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| David Aardsma, who is recovering from a strained right groin, is scheduled to throw an inning at Triple-A Pawtucket Sunday, according to the Boston Herald. |
Our View: Barring setbacks, the middle reliever could return to Boston in mid-August. He hasn't pitched since July 18 due to his groin ailment.
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| The Providence Journal reports that David Aardsma, who has been sidelined with a groin pull for the past 10 days, threw "with 85-90 percent effort" today according to Terry Francona and didn't experience any pain. "He still feels tightness," said Francona, "which is expected. Until that dissipates, he's not going to be in a game."
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Our View: Aardsma is expected to have another side session Friday, at which time the club will re-assess and perhaps map out a brief rehab assignment for him next week while the club is on the road. Once he returns, he should continue to be an effective middle reliever for the Sox. He has a 2.75 ERA and 41 strikeouts in 38 appearances this season.
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| David Aardsma has been placed on the 15-day DL due to a groin injury, according to the AP. The team recalled Justin Masterson from Triple-A Pawtuckett to fill his spot on the roster. Aardsma said, "I’ll make sure I give it a lot of rest so I’ll be able to come back healthy. I know it’s one of those things where the last thing I want to do is make it a lot worse than what it is." |
Our View: Aardsma was pitching well for the Red Sox bullpen this season prior to landing on the DL, as he held a 3-2 record with a 2.75 ERA and 1.40 WHIP over 39.1 innings, with 41 strikeouts. He held little fantasy value in leagues that don't use middle relievers, however.
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| David Aardsma dazzled against Oakland in the second game of the series as he racked up three strikeouts (with only one hit allowed) over 1.2 innings of work. He was unstable as a reliever with Chicago but is off to a promising start with his new club. |
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| David Aardsma was shipped to the Red Sox Monday in exchange for two minor leaguers, according to the AP. Aardsma will attempt to win a bullpen job with Boston this spring after posting an ugly 6.40 ERA in 25 relief appearances with the White Sox in 2007. |
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| The White Sox designated David Aardsma for assignment Tuesday. Aardsma got off to a great start last year (1.72 ERA in April) but fizzled after that and spent all of the second half in the minors. |
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| David Aardsma was optioned to Triple-A Wednesday, the AP reports. He's had an odd season - he was electric in April (1.72 ERA, 23 strikeouts in 15 2/3 innings), but he's been terrible since then, allowing 20 runs over 16 2/3 innings. |
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| The White Sox recalled David Aardsma from Triple-A Charlotte on Saturday. He was sent down June 4 to work on his fastball and slider after posting a 6.18 ERA in 22 appearances. Time will tell if he accomplished that feat. |
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| The White Sox sent David Aardsma to Triple-A Charlotte on Monday, according to the AP. He was 2-1 with a 6.18 ERA in 22 appearances for Chicago. |
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| The White Sox appear prepared to send David Aardsma to the minors on Monday, according to the Daily Southtown. Considering he has a 6.18 ERA and 1.59 WHIP over 27.2 innings this season, such a move would be no surprise and should have no effect on fantasy rosters. |
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| David Aardsma worked two scoreless innings in Wednesday's loss to Cleveland, picking up five straight strikeouts at one point. Aardsma didn't do anything special this spring (7.20 ERA in 10 innings), but he did strike out just under a batter per inning for the Cubs in 2006. |
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| The Cubs sent David Aardsma to Triple-A Iowa on Thursday to open up space on the roster for Rich Hill, according to the AP. In 20 games with the Cubs, Aardsma posted a 5.59 ERA. |
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| To replace the injured Sean Marshall on the roster, the Cubs recalled David Aardsma from Triple-A Iowa on Sunday, according to the Chicago Tribune. Aardsma is 1-0 with a 5.89 ERA in 18 appearances with the Cubs this season. He posted a 3.09 ERA and averaged a strikeout per inning in 35 innings with Iowa. |
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