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| Lenny DiNardo will sit out for a few days after straining his left Achilles, according to the Associated Press. |
Our View: The 30-year-old hurler felt something while throwing a day earlier, and cannot afford to miss too much time while trying to make the A's as a middle reliever.
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| The A's signed Lenny DiNardo to a minor league deal on Friday, according to the San Francisco Chronicle. |
Our View: The deal includes an invite to spring training, where he'll try to latch on as a middle reliever.
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| The Kansas City Star reports that left-hander Lenny DiNardo refused an assignment to Triple-A Omaha and has opted for free agency. |
Our View: A stud in the minors last season, DiNardo was brutalized while pitching for the Royals. He held an embarrassing 10.13 ERA and 2.63 WHIP over five starts, so don't expect anyone to give the 30-year-old a shot in their rotation. Some team will likely pick him up in hopes that they can turn him into a lefty specialist.
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| Lenny DiNardo was rocked for seven runs (five earned) on six hits over one inning in Friday's 10-7 loss at Minnesota. He had two walks and no strikeouts. |
Our View: DiNardo remains winless over five starts, and has a terrible 9.28 ERA.
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| Lenny DiNardo was lit up for eight earned runs on 10 hits over five innings in Monday's 12-9 win over the Red Sox at Kauffman Stadium. He issued six walks with no strikeouts. |
Our View: This was a dreadful performance for DiNardo, but the Royals scored enough runs for him to end the night with a no-decision. He gave up 12 earned runs over his last two starts this month.
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| Lenny DiNardo was tagged for four earned runs on nine hits over 5.1 innings in Wednesday's 4-3 loss at Detroit. He had one walk with two strikeouts. |
Our View: DiNardo suffered his first loss over two starts this season. He allowed two earned runs over five innings in his previous start against Detroit on September 10.
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| MLB.com is reporting that Royals' pitcher Lenny DiNardo will start on Wednesday in place of Bruce Chen. Chen will be moved to the bullpen, and DiNardo is expected to remain in the rotation for the rest of the season. |
Our View: DiNardo wasn't bad in his first start of 2009 on Thursday, and he has to be better than Bruce Chen. He was successful in the minors this season, but any fantasy value he has is limited to extremely deep AL-only leagues, if at all.
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| Lenny DiNardo could have been worse in Thursday's spot start. He allowed two runs on seven hits and three walks over five innings. He fanned four but did not factor in the decision of the 7-4 win over the Tigers. |
Our View: This was DiNardo's first start of 2009, and while holding a first place club to just two runs is impressive, he did allow ten baserunners in just five innings. The pitching starved Royals may give him a chance to remain in the rotation the rest of the season though.
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| Lenny DiNardo has been promoted by the Royals from Triple-A Omaha, according to the Associated Press. |
Our View: DiNardio was 10-5 with a 3.32 ERA over 29 games (23 starts) for Omaha, and will make a spot-start Thursday against the Tigers, pushing Zack Greinke back a day. He is just worth a look for deeper fantasy leagues.
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| Lenny DiNardo has been reassigned to minor league camp by the Royals, according to the Kansas City Star. |
Our View: The 29-year-old was not expected to earn a spot in the Royals' bullpen. He will provide depth in the minors.
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| Lenny DiNardo has been optioned to Triple-A Sacramento, according to the SF Chronicle. Rookie Dan Meyer was recalled as the adjoining move. |
Our View: DiNardo held no fantasy value prior to his demotion, with a 7.43 ERA and 1.91 WHIP, and only 12 strikeouts over 23 innings.
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| Pitcher Lenny DiNardo has been recalled and will suit up for the Athletics, according to The Sports Network. |
Our View: DiNardo and his 10.24 ERA do not warrant fantasy consideration right now.
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| Lenny DiNardo was outrighted to Triple-A Sacramento Tuesday, four days after the A's designated the lefty for assignment. |
Our View: DiNardo doesn't need to be on your fantasy radar for any reason.
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| Lenny DiNardo has been designated for assignment by Oakland, according to the AP. |
Our View: DiNardo made the opening day roster, but did not fare well as he allowed 11 earned runs and 16 hits over 9.2 innings of action. He held no fantasy value prior to his designation.
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| Lenny DiNardo has been recalled from Triple-A Sacramento, according to USA Today. The team brought him in to cover the roster spot for pitcher Andrew Brown, who landed on the DL due to appendicitis. |
Our View: DiNardo was on the opening day roster and appeared in four games, going 1-1 with a 10.57 ERA and 2.61 WHIP. He made four starts with Sacramento, going 3-1 with a 5.25 ERA. He does not merit fantasy consideration.
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| The Athletics optioned Lenny DiNardo to Triple-A Sacramento on Saturday. The team made room for Justin Duchscherer who was activated for the Saturday night start against the Mariners. |
Our View: DiNardo will make several trips between Oakland and Sacramento this year as the teams' primary spot starter.
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| Starting pitcher Lenny DiNardo allowed just one run and four hits in three innings of work for the A's, helping Oakland to a triumphant 15-4 win over San Diego in Cactus League action today, according to the Associated Press. Getting additional pitching strength out of DiNardo would be a huge plus for the A's. Stay tuned. |
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| Lenny DiNardo agreed to terms on a one-year contract with Oakland on Wednesday. DiNardo began last season in the bullpen but was eventually moved to the rotation in May. No announcement has been made, but it's likely he'll shift back to a relief role in 2008. |
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| The A's will move Lenny DiNardo from the bullpen to the rotation to start Tuesday's game, according to the Contra Costa Times. "Lenny's pitched very well since the start of the season in different opportunities," A's manager Bob Geren said. "We feel good to give him a chance at that start." DiNardo worked 4 2/3 scoreless innings on Tuesday in relief of Colby Lewis, who will head to the bullpen. On the season, DiNardo has a 1.83 ERA and 0.97 WHIP. If he keeps that up on Tuesday, he could well make some more starts for the A's. |
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| Lenny DiNardo is breaking camp with the Athletics, though he could be the odd man out when Esteban Loaiza comes off the disabled list, the team's website reports. DiNardo will be the long man in the bullpen for now. |
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| The A's claimed Lenny DiNardo off waivers from the Red Sox on Wednesday, according to the Sports Network. DiNardo, who missed 92 games last year with a neck injury, posted a 7.85 ERA in 13 games (six starts) with Boston in 2006. He'll compete for a bullpen job with Oakland during the spring. |
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| On Thursday, the Red Sox activated Lenny DiNardo from the disabled list, according to the AP. He replaced David Wells, who was traded to the Padres. DiNardo had been sidelined since May 22 with a neck injury. |
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| Lenny DiNardo pitched poorly in his rehab outing for Double-A Portland on Tuesday, according to the Boston Globe. He gave up seven runs on seven hits in two innings of work. DiNardo is recovering from neck spasms. |
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| Lenny DiNardo is scheduled to throw one more side session and then begin a rehab assignment this weekend, according to the Boston Globe. Red Sox manager Terry Francona is hoping that DiNardo can be stretched to five innings by the end of August. |
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| Lenny DiNardo said he was greatly encouraged by a bullpen session on Saturday, according to the Boston Globe. DiNardo, who is on the disabled list with neck spasms, said he should return to action this weekend. |
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| Lenny DiNardo, who is on the DL with back spasms, had a successful 100-foot throwing session Friday, according to the Boston Herald. However, there's still no timetable for his return. |
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