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| Updating an earlier item, Nick Masset's two-year deal will pay him $3.58 million, according to Mark Sheldon of MLB.com. |
Our View: He earned every penny of his deal by posting a 2.37 ERA in 76 innings last season. He is an upper-tier reliever in leagues with holds.
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| The Reds and reliever Nick Masset have avoided salary arbitration by agreeing to a two-year contract, according to Mark Sheldon of MLB.com. Financial terms have not yet been disclosed. |
Our View: Masset was dynamite in 74 appearances last season, going 5-1 with a 2.37 ERA and 1.03 WHIP in 76 innings pitched. His 20 holds make him a great option in leagues with middle relievers.
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| Updating an earlier report, Nick Masset has been activated from the DL following his recovery from a strained oblique, according to MLB.com. Utility man Wilkin Castillo was optioned to Triple-A Louisville to make room for Masset on the roster. |
Our View: Masset is a solid reliever and will provide a boost to the Reds' bullpen, but his fantasy value is limited to deeper leagues that feature middle men.
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| Nick Masset feels ready to be activated from the DL today following his recovery from a strained oblique, according to the Cincinnati Enquirer. |
Our View: He threw three bullpen sessions, and feels great. It does not look like Masset will need to go on a rehab assignment. Masset is a solid middle reliever for the Reds, but his fantasy value is limited.
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| As expected, Nick Masset has been placed on the 15-day DL with a strained left oblique, according to the Sports Network. Ramon Ramirez was recalled from Triple-A Louisville as the adjoining move. |
Our View: The move is retroactive to May 11, making him eligible to be activated May 26. Masset held little value as a middle reliever, but will be missed in the Reds' bullpen, as he holds a solid 1.23 ERA and 0.89 WHIP over 14.2 innings of work.
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| Nick Masset will be placed on the 15-day DL due to a strained left oblique, according to the Cincinnati Enquirer. |
Our View: Masset will be missed by the Reds as he was among their best relievers. He issued eight walks over 14.2 innings, but only allowed two earned runs and fired 12 strikeouts.
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| According to the Cincinnati Enquirer, Reds' reliever Nick Masset is dealing with a strain in his side and may be unavailable for a few days. |
Our View: Masset likely isn't DL-bound, but don't expect to see him in the weekend series. The Reds will work Micah Owings out of the bullpen to help out in Masset's absence. Masset has been very good this season with a 1.23 ERA so far.
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| Nick Masset lost his second consecutive spring start Tuesday in ugly fashion to the Yankees. He allowed three runs on eight hits in four innings. |
Our View: The 26-year-old Masset was brought over to Cincinnati as part of the Ken Griffey Jr. trade with the White Sox. He impressed late last season, posting a sub-2.00 ERA in eight relief appearances, but doesn't figure into the Reds' starting rotation plans for this season.
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| Nick Masset is not being considered for a spot start Saturday in place of the injured Johnny Cueto, according to MLB.com. "I'm probably going to need Masset between now and then, the way my bullpen got stretched out on Sunday," manager Dusty Baker said. |
Our View: Masset holds a 1.88 ERA in eight relief appearances since arriving in Cincinnati following the Ken Griffey Jr. trade.
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| The Reds acquired Nick Masset and Danny Richar from the White Sox in exchange for Ken Griffey Jr. Thursday. Masset holds a 4.63 ERA in 32 games (one start) this year. |
Our View: Masset could end up in Cincy's rotation, though he will likely work out of the bullpen initially.
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| Nick Masset hadn't pitched since May 11, but he'll certainly be remembered for how he preserved the White Sox's 13-8 victory Sunday to secure a three-game sweep of the Giants. Masset bailed the Sox out of a bases-loaded jam in the eighth inning by stranding the tying and go-ahead runs, then pitched a scoreless ninth to earn his first major-league save. |
Our View: Masset has appeared in nine games this year and started one. In 21 innings of work he has allowed 18 hits, walked 11 and struck out 21. His 3.86 ERA and 1.38 WHIP are respectable as a starter, but as a reliever not so much.
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| Manager Ozzie Guillen stated that Nick Masset will start against Minnesota on Wednesday, according to The Chicago Tribune. Guillen doesn't want to bring back lefty John Danks on short rest. |
Our View: Masset holds a 3.75 ERA and poor 1.42 WHIP over 12 innings, with 11 strikeouts. He is not worth taking a shot on for his outing on Wednesday, unless you are in grave need for a starter.
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| Nick Masset got rocked for six runs on seven hits over 4.1 innings against Arizona on Thursday, with four walks and two strikeouts. Masset is battling for a bullpen role or an opportunity to be a spot starter, but today's performance will not help his chances. |
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| Nick Masset got rocked by the Rockies on Wednesday as he allowed six runs on six hits (one home run) over three innings of work, with two walks and four strikeouts. Masset is battling for a bullpen role or an opportunity to be a spot starter, but today's performance will not help his chances. |
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| When the White Sox face the Rockies in Cactus League action on Wednesday, Jose Contreras will get the start, but many will be watching Nick Masset , scheduled to pitch at some point during the game, according to MLB.com. Masset has spent this spring fighting for a spot on the major league roster, be it in the bullpen or possibly as a low-rotation spot starter. On more than one occasion, Masset has displayed solid skills that could translate into success at the MLB level, but questions remain as the Sox ponder if they have room left on the roster. Masset is out of minor league options and, as a result, rumors of a potential trade swirl around the situation. |
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| Nick Masset twirled three scoreless innings Sunday, allowing three hits and walk with one punchout. The righty, who is out of options, is trying to win a roster spot and won't have a problem doing so with more outings like this. |
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| Nick Masset is out of options and could be dealt if he doesn't win a bullpen spot this spring or possibly steal a job in the rotation, according to the Chicago Tribune. However, there is sentiment among some Sox talent evaluators to keep Masset around. "I really don't try to think about it," Masset said. "Even with the competition and being out of options, I have to go out and do my best, and things will play out." Masset struggled mightily last year but is still just 25 and has some ability. |
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| Reliever Nick Masset was sent to the minors after Monday night's win over the Indians, according to the Chicago Sun-Times. Masset was 2-3 with a 7.09 ERA in 27 appearances with the White Sox. It's not clear who will replace him in the Chicago bullpen. |
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| Nick Masset will probably start the second game of Friday's doubleheader with Minnesota, Ozzie Guillen told the AP. Masset has been knocked around for all of 2007 (6.95 ERA, 1.93 ratio), so there's no reason to consider adding him in any format right now. |
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| Nick Masset will start for the White Sox Sunday at Chicago, as Ozzie Guillen has decided to not use Jose Contreras on just three days of rest. Masset's 2007 profile - 6.61 ERA, 1.78 ratio - doesn't inspire a lot of confidence. He's also walked 11 batters in 16 1/3 innings. |
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| Nick Masset allowed one run over 4 1/3 innings of relief work Thursday, the Chicago Sun-Times reports. He's one possible candidate to start Tuesday at Oakland if Mark Buehrle (arm) is unable to go. |
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| White Sox manager Ozzie Guillen confirmed yesterday that Nick Masset is a lock for a job in the bullpen, according to the Daily Southtown. That leaves David Aardsma, Charlie Haeger, Gavin Floyd, Andrew Sisco, Boone Logan and Adam Russell competing for the final two spots. |
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| Nick Masset took a line drive off his shin yesterday, according to the Chicago Tribune. He's not expected to miss his next start, though. |
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| White Sox pitching coach Don Cooper said yesterday that Nick Masset may be evaluated as a starter, according to the Chicago Tribune. He was a starter most of his career but worked in relief last season with the Rangers. "The reason I'm considering him is because [Rangers pitching coach] Mark Connor had told me [Masset had started]," Cooper said. "He can do it. He feels he can do it." |
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