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| Long-time major league reliever Armando Benitez has signed a minor league deal with the Houston Astros, according to MLB.com's Alyson Footer. |
Our View: The Astros are always doing strange things, it seems. Benitez has appeared in just eight games since the end of the 2007 season, all with the Blue Jays last year, allowing five runs in just 6.1 innings. It's hard to see what value he will provide to the Houston organization, and is certainly not fantasy relevant.
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| According to AtlanticLeagueBaseball.com, former Major Leaguer Armando Benitez has been signed by the Newark Bears. |
Our View: Benitez was cut from the Blue Jays last year and looks far removed from making his way back to the big leagues. He is best remembered as the flame throwing closer for the Mets.
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| Reliever Armando Benitez has been designated for assignment, according to the AP. The team activated infielder John McDonald and outfielder Vernon Wells, as well. |
Our View: Benitez crashed and burned as a setup man for Toronto this season, as he allowed four runs, four hits, and two walks over 6.1 innings. He did register nine strikeouts, but was too ineffective to keep.
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| Armando Benitez has been promoted from Triple-A Syracuse, according to globeandmail.com. Jeremy Accardo has been placed on the DL due to a right forearm strain, and Benitez has been brought in to cover his spot on the roster. |
Our View: Benitez allowed 30 earned runs and 29 walks over 50.1 innings in 2007, and will hold little to no fantasy value during his time with Toronto this season. His strikeout totals could be favorable (57 in 2007), but not much else.
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| Armando Benitez has been trying to work his way back into the league through the Jays minor league system, but suffered a setback on Monday as he pulled his hamstring while moving to cover first base during a game with Triple-A Syracuse, according to the Toronto Star. |
Our View: His fantasy stock remains limited.
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| The Toronto Blue Jays have signed veteran pitcher Armando Benitez to a minor league contract, according to The Star. Jays GM J.P. Ricciardi said this about the 35-year old reliever, " He hasn't got in shape, but we're going to keep stockpiling as many arms as we can. Nothing ventured, nothing gained. We're not looking for a closer." |
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| Armando Benitez had a long-toss session on Wednesday. However, he said his back remained tight, according to the South Florida Sun-Sentinel. Benitez didn't travel with the Marlins for their weekend series, and it remains unclear if he will be available again before the season wraps up. |
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| Armando Benitez still hasn't taken the mound during a game since straining his back on Sept. 1. He didn't travel with the Marlins this weekend so he could continue to rehab, according to the South Florida Sun-Sentinel. Benitez probably will remain out of action for at least another week. |
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| Armando Benitez left Saturday's game in the eighth inning with an apparent back injury. He walked the only batter he faced before leaving the game.
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| Armando Benitez's setup job could be in jeopardy after he suffered his third loss in his past seven appearances Thursday night, according to the Miami Herald. His ERA sits at 5.62 on the season. |
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| Armando Benitez returned to action Wednesday and worked a scoreless inning. He had been unavailable earlier in the week due to a viral infection. |
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| The Marlins plan to use Armando Benitez in a setup role rather than have him be the closer. Kevin Gregg will continue to work the ninth inning, the AP reports. |
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| The Giants traded the struggling Armando Benitez to the Marlins Thursday night for reliever Randy Messenger, according to the AP. Benitez was 0-3 with a 4.67 ERA and nine saves in 19 games for the Giants this year. He will likely compete with Kevin Gregg and Henry Owens for the closer's job in Florida. |
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| Armando Benitez was not available Wednesday because of swelling in his knee, and he might not be available Thursday either, the San Francisco Chronicle reports. Brad Hennessey pitched a scoreless ninth inning Wednesday to pick up the save for the Giants.
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| Armando Benitez was unavailable Wednesday because of a sore right knee, the AP reports. Brad Hennessey got the final four outs for the Giants, picking up the win; had a different reliever started the ninth, it would have been a save situation. |
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| The Marlins continue to dedicate a scout to watching Armando Benitez, and the Mariners had a scout behind home plate Thursday, the San Jose Mercury News reports. Benitez has allowed just one run over five innings so far, with no walks and six strikeouts. Benitez says he is fit and ready to tackle two-inning saves if needed. |
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| Armando Benitez pitched his fourth scoreless inning of the spring Sunday. Benitez, who has been working his way back from last year's knee issues, has been the subject of many trade rumors. |
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| Armando Benitez, who has been working his way back from last year's knee issues, pitched his third scoreless inning of the spring on Friday against Colorado. Benitez has been the subject of many trade rumors this offseason, with the Boston, Florida and Seattle being mentioned as possible destinations. |
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| The Mariners had three scouts watching Armando Benitez earlier in the week, according to the Seattle Times. A host of clubs have been monitoring Benitez, believed to be on the trading block; Boston and Florida had a look at him recently. If Benitez does get traded, Brian Wilson appears to be next in line for saves in San Francisco.
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| The Marlins had two scouts watching Armando Benitez work Tuesday, according to the South Florida Sun-Sentinel. Given that the Marlins also had a look at Jorge Julio this week, you get the idea Florida isn't totally sold on its current closing options in-house.
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| Armando Benitez worked one scoreless inning Tuesday, giving up a pair of hits and striking out one, the Giants official site reports. "Everything's coming through right now," said Benitez, who's coping with sore knees. "I'm feeling better; I'm using my legs." Benitez got up to 92-93 mph Tuesday, a slight improvement over his previous appearance. |
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| Armando Benitez made his exhibition debut on Sunday, according to the Contra Costa Times. "He was getting over his front leg a little better," manager Bruce Bochy said. "You can tell he feels better. He's getting through the ball. He let go some pretty good fastballs today. He's healthy now and our job is to get him ready. This was a great start for him." It appeared likely that he was going to be traded once he proved to be healthy, but now it looks like he probably will open the season as the Giants closer. |
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| Armando Benitez is slated to make his exhibition debut today, according to the Contra Costa Times. "He needs work," manager Bruce Bochy said. "We don't expect him to be at the top of his game. We just want him to be healthy, and for his knees and his arm to be in shape." |
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| Armando Benitez threw for more than 12 minutes off a mound on Sunday, according to the Contra Costa Times. Benitez, who is recovering from last year's knee injury and a recent bout with the flu, is close to facing hitters. |
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| Armando Benitez faced hitters yesterday for the first time in about six months, according to the Contra Costa Times. He looked healthy and reported no soreness in his knee. He's battling for a roster spot this spring, despite his $7.6 million contract. |
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| Armando Benitez will throw off a mound today for the first time since he left the team in September because of complications from an arthritic right knee, the San Francisco Chronicle reports. Benitez has been in Scottsdale since the weekend, voluntarily arriving early so the medical staff could assess the progress from his five months of rehab. Benitez is also carrying a couple of extra pounds, manager Bruce Bochy told a radio station this week. |
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| There's still a possibility that the Marlins will get a deal done for Armando Benitez, according to the Miami Herald. They don't want to trade away Taylor Tankersly, but Yusmeiro Petit and Sergio Mitre are possibilities. Benitez, who is recovering from knee surgery, is expected to be ready for spring training. |
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| Armando Benitez has told teammates that he'd like a change of scenery, but GM Brian Sabean said it's unlikely they'll trade the closer until he proves his knee is healthy enough to throw off a mound, according to the Contra Costa Times. "Until I know his exact health, I can't presume what somebody else would think," Sabean said. |
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| The Marlins are exploring the idea of acquiring Armando Benitez from the Giants, according to the Sun-Sentinel. Apparently, Benitez likes the idea of returning to his former team. "I know he has really good memories of Florida and it was a really good situation, so I think it's a place he would love to go back to if the possibility is available," the pitcher's agent, Mike Powers, said. "Because of the injuries the last couple of years, we never really talked about the thought he might be moved. [General Manager] Larry [Beinfest] knows him well, so I guess it's not surprising, if you think about it." |
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| Armando Benitez will be placed on the 60-day DL Thursday because of inflammation in his right knee, according to the AP. Benitez's season is obviously over. "We were kind of on the fence which way to go," trainer Stan Conte said. "He won't be back this year. We're optimistic for him regaining strength and getting the knee calmed down." Mike Stanton should continue to close out games for the Giants. |
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| Armando Benitez has shown no improvement in his athritic knees, according to the Contra Costa Times. He's been unavailable the past seven games due to the condition and is slated to have an MRI taken in the next couple of days. |
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| Armando Benitez hasn't been able to work out the past week due to the chronic arthritis in his right knee, according to the Contra Costa Times. Benitez has been ruled out for the weekend. More may be known about his status after an MRI taken Friday is reviewed. |
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| Armando Benitez was unavailable Sunday because of soreness in his arthritic knees, according to the AP. "His knees are barking again," Giants manager Felipe Alou said. "We'll see what two or three days off will do for him." Mike Stanton closed out Sunday's win. |
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| After missing Saturday's game, Armando Benitez said that he would "be ready to go" on Sunday, according to the Contra Costa Times. He was unavailable due to mild irritation in his throwing elbow, as well as a head cold. |
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| Armando Benitez was unavailable on Saturday due to an inflamed elbow and head cold, according to the AP. With Benitez out of the mix, Mike Stanton came in for the ninth inning and picked up his third save in five tries this season. |
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| Giants manager Felipe Alou told Armando Benitez when he entered Wednesday's game that if he allowed a runner to get aboard, the closer would be pulled, according to the AP. Alou was true to his word, as he replaced the struggling Benitez after he walked his first batter. Mike Stanton entered the game to earn his first save. "We cannot ostracize Benitez here," Alou said. "It is very obvious that we need him right." Alou is trying to stick with his closer, but Benitez is making it difficult, having blown his previous three save opportunities. |
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| After Armando Benitez blew his third straight save, Giants GM Brian Sabean said Monday the club would "consider other options" at closer. However, on Tuesday manager Felipe Alou admitted the club doesn't have any other real options, so Benitez will have to stay in the role for now, according to the Contra Costa Times. "Armando Benitez has to be the closer of this team," he said. "If Timmy Worrell was healthy and active I would probably act or think differently." |
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| The Giants are considering replacing Armando Benitez as the team's closer after he blew each of his last three save opportunities during the team's seven-game losing streak, according to the AP. "We're going to consider other options," general manager Brian Sabean said before Monday's game. "The general feeling is, not to say that he won't close games, but at the end of the day it's going to be dealt with by Felipe. But it has been discussed from an organizational standpoint." Sabean didn't say who would close games now, but hinted several pitchers might be given the chance depending on matchups. |
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