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| Doug Slaten has been outrighted to Triple-A Syracuse, according to Bill Ladson of MLB.com. |
Our View: The Nats needed to make room on their 40-man roster for Adam Kennedy. In 80.2 career innings, Slaten has a 3.68 ERA, so he's likely to get called up at some point in 2010.
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| According to the Baltimore Sun, the Nationals have claimed left-hander Doug Slaten off waivers from the Diamondbacks. |
Our View: Slaten is a 30-year-old middle reliever that spent almost all of last season in Triple-A Reno. He appeared in just 11 games with the D-backs and had a 7.11 ERA in 2009. Even though those numbers are less than impressive, he could represent an upgrade in a horrible Nationals bullpen.
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| Doug Slaten has been optioned to Triple-A Reno by the Diamondbacks, according to MLB.com. Leo Rosales was recalled from Reno as the adjoining move. |
Our View: Slaten holds a 7.11 ERA this season as a lefty specialist, and the reliever won't be missed in fantasy leagues while working in the minors.
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| TSN is reporting that the Diamondbacks have recalled pitcher Doug Slaten from Triple-A Reno. Slaten had a 6.35 ERA before being sent down earlier this season. |
Our View: Slaten struggled in his first stint with the team this season, and there is no reason to think this time around will be much better. Slaten should not be considered in any fantasy format unless he shows the ability to be a reliable relief pitcher.
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| The Diamondbacks option reliever Doug Slaten to Triple-A Reno. |
Our View: Slaten has been brutal this season and the D-Backs are better off with him in Reno. Fantasy owners won't notice as no one owns Slaten.
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| Doug Slaten has been recalled by the Diamondbacks from Triple-A Reno, according to TSN. Infielder Josh Whitesell was sent to Reno as the adjoining move. |
Our View: The 29-year-old reliever holds a career 3.56 ERA, and is not expected to hold much value for fantasy leagues while providing depth in Arizona's pen.
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| The Diamondbacks have optioned reliever Doug Slaten to Triple-A Reno. |
Our View: Slaten allowed runs in each of his last two outings, and he has been beat up by left-handed hitters. Major league clubs can't afford to employ a lefty specialist who can't get out lefties.
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| Doug Slaten has been optioned to Triple-A Tucson, according to the Arizona Republic. He was demoted to make room for righty Billy Buckner on the roster. |
Our View: Slaten is expected to be back when rosters expand in September, if not sooner.
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| Left-handed reliever Doug Slaten was activated from the 15-day disabled list, and Billy Buckner was sent down to make room on the roster, according to The Sports Network. |
Our View: Slaten is a situational lefty who has no value as it pertains to fantasy baseball.
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| Doug Slaten is expected to be activated from the DL Tuesday following his bout with a strained right knee, according to the East Valley Tribune. |
Our View: The D-Backs' will be pleased to get the lefty back in their bullpen. He is not a favorable fantasy reliever however, as he holds a 4.55 ERA and 1.34 WHIP over 27.2 innings, with only 15 strikeouts.
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| Doug Slaten, who is recovering from a strained right knee, is scheduled to make one more rehab appearance at Triple-A Tucson on Saturday after giving up one run on three hits (including a homer) in 2/3 of an inning in relief Wednesday, according to the East Valley Tribune. He said, "I know why I didn’t get good results, the first time out it was control. The second time, I made a few bad pitches."
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Our View: He has been on the DL since July 18. He could return to the Diamondbacks' bullpen at some point next week, barring a setback.
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| Doug Slaten, who is recovering from a strained right knee, is slated to throw a bullpen session early next week, according to the Arizona Republic. |
Our View: The team noted that he will throw two pen sessions before going on a rehab assignment. He may be ready to return to Arizona at some point in early August.
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| The D'Backs placed Doug Slaten on the DL Saturday with a strained right knee. Billy Buckner was recalled to replace him on the roster. |
Our View: Arizona will be without a southpaw in their pen for the time being.
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| Doug Slaten will take part in his first game action of the spring, working a minor league game, on Saturday, according to the Arizona Republic. Slaten underwent knee surgery during the offseason, but he should be ready when the regular season gets underway. |
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| Doug Slaten said he expects to toss two more bullpen sessions and another batting practice before beginning Cactus League play, according to the Arizona Republic. He'll also need to receive medical clearance before taking part in pitchers' fielding practice, but it sounds like he might be able to test his surgically repaired knee out in game action sometime next week. |
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| Doug Slaten threw 30 pitches to live hitters on Tuesday and could get into a game next week. He is recovering from knee surgery. "As far as his arm goes, man, we're probably a couple outings away from him actually going out and pitching an inning," manager Bob Melvin tells the Arizona Republic. |
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| Doug Slaten was able to throw off the top of a mound Friday for the first time since undergoing microfracture surgery on his knee, according to the Arizona Republic. "It was very encouraging," he said. "It was more mental, trying to get through the hesitation at first, and that was gone really quick." The Diamondbacks remain optimistic that Slaten will be ready to go when the regular season gets underway. |
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| Doug Slaten threw from the front of a mound Tuesday for the second time in camp, according to the Arizona Republic. "I feel like we're in a good position with him, that he'll be ready to start the (regular) season," manager Bob Melvin said. "We're progressing along with him." Slaten is recovering from microfracture surgery and likely won't throw off the top of a mound for another week or so. |
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| Doug Slaten, recovering from microfracture surgery on his right knee, has already been throwning off a mound. Manager Bob Melvin said he believes there is a "good chance" that the pitcher will be ready by opening day, according to the Arizona Republic. |
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| Even though Doug Slaten has an 11.74 ERA this spring, there's still a good chance he'll break camp with the Diamondbacks, but nothing is certain, according to the Arizona Republic. "He's going to have to pick it up here the next few games," manager Bob Melvin said. "We're going to want to see results." |
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| Doug Slaten pitched yesterday for the first time since being hit on his pitching arm by a line drive last week, as he worked a perfect inning in a minor league game, according to the Arizona Republic. "I don't think I've thrown well this spring," said Slaten. "I feel pretty good right now, healthwise. My fastball has life, and the location is good, but I'm just fine-tuning my off-speed pitches." |
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