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| LaTroy Hawkins fared fine during his bullpen session Saturday, according to MLB.com. |
Our View: Hawkins has been shut down since March 11 due to tightness behind his throwing shoulder, but felt good during his 30-pitch session today. Barring a setback, Hawkins should be ready to serve out of Milwaukee's bullpen for opening day.
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| LaTroy Hawkins's deal with Milwaukee is for two years and worth $7.5 million, according to MLB.com's Adam McCalvy. |
Our View: All Hawkins has to do is pass a physical for this deal to become official. Get used to him in the eighth inning in Milwaukee.
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| Updating an earlier report, the Brewers have indeed signed setup man LaTroy Hawkins, according to Fox Sports' Ken Rosenthal. |
Our View: Assuming Hawkins passes his physical, the deal will become official. Hawkins joins the Brewers' bullpen the same day they upgraded their starting rotation with Randy Wolf. Look for Hawkins to set up closer Trevor Hoffman and be a decent commodity in league's the count holds.
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| The Brewers have started to aggressively pursue free agent LaTroy Hawkins and could have him signed by the end of the day, according the USA Today's Bob Nightengale. |
Our View: The Brewers don't really have a true setup man to closer Trevor Hoffman, a role Hawkins has proven he can handle with success, and thus Milwaukee's interest in him makes a lot of sense.
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| The Houston Chronicle reports that the Astros are interested in retaining the services of reliever LaTroy Hawkins. |
Our View: The catch is that the "Stros likely aren't willing to offer Hawkins a multi-year deal, which it may take to land him. The Orioles, Rays and Diamondbacks have expressed interest, so whichever team is willing to buck up will have the best shot.
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| LaTroy Hawkins is on the Rockies' radar, according to the Denver Post. |
Our View: Hawkins is viewed as a backup plan in case they cannot re-sign reliever Rafael Betancourt. Hawkins was notably a key member of Colorado's bullpen back in 2007.
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| According to Ken Rosenthal of FoxSports.com, the Astros will likely pull back LaTroy Hawkins if he is claimed off waivers. The team would like to re-sign him and view him as a possible replacement if they lose closer Jose Valverde in free agency. |
Our View: Hawkins will almost surely be claimed, but the Astros would be smart if they pulled him back. Sources say that Hawkins likes it in Houston and is open to returning next season, so he would be a nice insurance policy if Valverde decides to go elsewhere.
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| Ken Rosenthal of Fox Sports reports that the Houston Astros have placed right-handed reliever LaTroy Hawkins on waivers. |
Our View: Rosenthal says the Dodgers, Rockies and Cardinals are the most likely to pursue Hawkins and his minuscule 2.03 ERA, with the Rockies getting the first crack by virtue of their .568 winning percentage, the lowest of the three teams. If he is traded, it shouldn't affect his value much in leagues with middle relievers, as he figures to rack up holds wherever he goes.
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| As expected, the Astros have activated reliever LaTroy Hawkins off the DL, according to the Twitter page of Richard Justice. Hawkins was sidelined with back pain due to a case of shingles. |
Our View: Hawkins has thrown a few successful bullpen sessions over the last week, and he should be good to go tonight. He isn't much of a fantasy option in any league that doesn't count holds, but he has been very good this season.
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| LaTroy Hawkins threw 29 pitches during a simulated game Monday, and fared fine with no issues, according to MLB.com. |
Our View: He is feeling better after suffering from shingles, and Astros' skipper Cecil Cooper anticipates activating the reliever on Wednesday.
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| According to the Houston Chronicle, LaTroy Hawkins threw his first bullpen session Friday since landing on the DL with a case of shingles. |
Our View: The outing for LaTroy was encouraging and he looks like he'll return to the Astros when first eligible (Aug. 12th). He's been dealing with back pain as a result of the shingles.
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| Astros' beat writer Alyson Footer is reporting on her Twitter page that the team has placed pitcher LaTroy Hawkins on the 15-day DL with shingles. The team is expected to activate pitcher Doug Brocail on Wednesday to fill the roster spot. |
Our View: Hawkins has been pitching through the pain for a while now, but apparently it has become too painful to keep going. It looks like the Astros will be shorthanded in the pen tonight, but Brocail should be back tomorrow after a few rehab appearances.
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| LaTroy Hawkins' MRI on his back proved to be negative, according to the Houston Chronicle. |
Our View: Hawkins will be with the Astros for tonight's game against the Cubs at Wrigley Field. The club should be relieved that his test came back negative, as he holds a solid 2.36 ERA and 1.24 WHIP over 42 innings while working out of the pen.
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| LaTroy Hawkins is set to undergo an MRI on his balky back on Monday, according to the Houston Chronicle. |
Our View: Hawkins has pitched magnificently this season for the Astros, even through the back pain, and any bad results would be a huge blow to the suddenly contending team. The MRI is mostly precautionary, just know that there is a slight chance he could be shut down.
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| Ken Rosenthal of FoxSports.com reports that the Rockies would "love" to re-acquire reliever LaTroy Hawkins, but that the Astros are not likely to deal him because they are in contention. |
Our View: He says the Rockies are desperately looking for relief help, and that they have inquired about Joel Hanrahan, Chad Qualls and Takashi Saito as well (among others). If the Rox stay in contention, look for them to add someone eventually, with Qualls maybe being the most likely, even though the D-Backs might be reluctant to trade within the division.
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| This weekend's Astros series in Minnesota could be an "audition" for 'Stros reliever LaTroy Hawkins returning to the Twin Cities, according to the St. Paul Pioneer Press. |
Our View: Hawkins has been excellent for Houston in 2009, posting a 2.43 ERA in 29.2 innings, while picking up nine saves in Jose Valverde's absence. He could really solidify the Twins bullpen and provide an excellent setup option for Joe Nathan.
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| The Twins may have an interest in reliever LaTroy Hawkins, the Pioneer Press reports. |
Our View: Charley Walters connects some obvious dots here. The Twins need relief help, and the Astros are in the cellar of the NL Central. The Astros may be hard-pressed to make a deal until Jose Valverde (calf) proves he is healthy.
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| LaTroy Hawkins' sore hip has improved and he is fit to resume the closer's role, according to the Houston Chronicle. He sustained the injury Saturday at Wrigley Field and he said, "I feel a lot better than I did on Sunday morning when I got up. But I was at home Monday. I got in the hot tub and did some stuff in the pool instead of just taking the day off, letting everything get stiffened back up. I think it helped."
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Our View: Hawkins is a decent option among closers for deeper leagues while Jose Valverde is on the shelf. Hawkins should be fine to return to lineups. The Astros will battle the Brewers at Minute Maid Park tonight.
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| LaTroy Hawkins was not available to pitch Sunday after injuring his right hip Saturday, according to the Houston Chronicle. |
Our View: He is sore everywhere, and noted that he feels like he was in a car accident. It is uncertain when he may be ready to return. Hawkins has been filling in for the injured Jose Valverde in the closer's role.
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| LaTroy Hawkins earned his third save of the season on Sunday in the Astros' 7-5 win over the Braves. He got four outs without allowing a runner to reach base and struck out three of the four hitters he faced. |
Our View: Hawkins has done a fine job filling in for injured closer Jose Valverde and has some value in mixed leagues for the time being. However, he won't be worth much once Valverde returns and claims his old role.
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| LaTroy Hawkins worked a perfect ninth inning as the Astros beat the Dodgers 6-5 on Wednesday. He struck out one hitter while using 16 pitches to get his three outs. |
Our View: Jose Valverde was unavailable for tonight's game as he is dealing with a bruised ankle and strained calf. Hawkins now has two saves on the season, but he will likely resume his setup role until Valverde can return.
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| LaTroy Hawkins picked up his first save of the season on Thursday as the Astros beat the Pirates 6-3. He allowed just one hit and no runs in the ninth inning. |
Our View: Had the Pirates ever really threatened, Houston would likely have brought in Jose Valverde. Hawkins has limited fantasy value, unless your league values holds.
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| LaTroy Hawkins has been named to Team USA as a replacement for Joe Nathan, who opted out of the WBC due to a sore shoulder, according to MLB.com. |
Our View: The 36-year-old vet still does not hold much fantasy value as a middle reliever, namely as he is a not a consistent source for strikeouts.
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| As expected, LaTroy Hawkins has been re-signed by the Astros, agreeing to a one-year deal for $3.5 million, according to the Associated Press. |
Our View: He made $3.75 million last season, so the 35-year-old won't make much less next season. Hawkins was solid for Houston in 2008 as he maintained a 1.21 WHIP over 62 innings of relief, while notching three wins and one save.
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| The Astros are set to complete a one-year deal for righty reliever LaTroy Hawkins, according to the Houston Chronicle. It is expected to be worth close to the $3.75 million he earned in 2008. |
Our View: The 35-year-old was solid for Houston in 2008 as he maintained a 1.21 WHIP over 62 innings of relief, while notching three wins and one save.
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| The Astros would like to re-sign free agent LaTroy Hawkins, according to the Houston Chronicle. |
Our View: Hawkins was fairly consistent out of the Houston bullpen in 2008, posting a 3-1 record with one save and a 3.92 ERA in 57 appearances.
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| Since coming to the Astros LaTroy Hawkins has been very good. According to the Houston Chronicle Hawkins pitched a scoreless eighth inning Thursday night to extend his scoreless inning streak to nine innings. |
Our View: Hawkins who struggled early in the season may have found a home in the Astros bullpen.
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| LaTroy Hawkins picked up his first save with the Astros in the team's 2-0 win over the Cubs on Monday. Hawkins threw five pitches to one batter and got the strikeout as the game was called off due to weather. |
Our View: Don't expect this too often. It happened by chance and likely won't happen again this season as Hawkins has really struggled.
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| LaTroy Hawkins will be returning to the NL as he was dealt to the Astros in exchange for minor leaguer Matt Cusick, according to the Houston Chronicle. |
Our View: Hawkins will add a solid arm to the Astros bullpen, but he really isn't worth a look even in NL only leagues since a ton of things would have to go wrong in the bullpen for him to even sniff a save chance. As for Cusick, he is currently playing at the Single-A level and is years away from making his mark.
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| Despite recently being designated for assignment, some AL contenders, namely the Twins and Tigers, are said to be interested in reliever LaTroy Hawkins, according to the Minneapolis Star Tribune. |
Our View: Hawkins struggled this season, with a 5.71 ERA and 1.44 WHIP while striking out just six more batters (23) than he walked (17).
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| Reliever LaTroy Hawkins was designated for assignment today, ending an undistinguished year in New York, according to MLB.com. |
Our View: Hawkins was awful this season, with a 5.71 ERA and 1.44 WHIP while striking out just six more batters (23) than he walked (17).
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| Manager Joe Girardi said LaTroy Hawkins will see more action in long relief, according to MLB.com. He could throw up to 50 pitches, if needed. |
Our View: It is good news for him that he is going to see more action, but not for fantasy owners, as Hawkins holds a 5.65 ERA and 1.47 WHIP over 28.2 innings, with only 18 strikeouts.
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| LaTroy Hawkins began serving a three-game suspension Friday after his penalty was upheld by the commissioner's office, according to the AP. Hawkins was disciplined for throwing at the Orioles' Luke Scott last month. "I'm disappointed, but you move forward," New York manager Joe Girardi said. "You move forward and you find a way to use your bullpen one guy short." |
Our View: The Yanks will probably be better off without Hawkins and his 6.07 ERA anyway.
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| LaTroy Hawkins has been suspended for three games and fined an undisclosed amount by Major League Baseball on Thursday for throwing at the Orioles' Luke Scott, according to the AP. In the sixth inning at Yankee Stadium on Tuesday night, Hawkins fired a pitch over Scott’s head and was ejected without warning by plate umpire Chuck Meriwether. Scott and Hawkins began gesturing at each other, and both benches and bullpens emptied as players burst onto the field. No punches were thrown.
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Our View: Hawkins has appealed and the suspension is delayed until a decision is reached. The suspension had been set to begin Thursday, when the Yankees host the Orioles.
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| Yankees reliever LaTroy Hawkins was ejected in the sixth inning of Tuesday's game against the Orioles after throwing at Luke Scott on consecutive pitches. After the second pitch nearly miss Scott's head both benches emptied. |
Our View: The Yankee right-hander was retaliating from a Jeter hit-by-pitch earlier in the game. Expect a find and suspension for Hawkins.
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| The Yankees and LaTroy Hawkins reached a preliminary agreement on a one-year, $3.75 million contract Sunday. Hawkins will have to pass a physical before the deal is finalized. He held a 3.42 ERA in 62 games with the Rockies in 2007. |
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| The Tigers are making a heavy push to LaTroy Hawkins, and there are indications they've already offered the right-hander a multi-year contract, according to the Detroit Free Press. Should Hawkins sign with Detroit, he would work in a setup role, filling the void left by the injured Joel Zumaya. |
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| The Rockies declined their $3.75 million option on LaTroy Hawkins Wednesday, according to the Sports Network. Hawkins actually had a solid year, holding a 3.42 ERA and 1.23 WHIP in 62 games, although his strikeout rate (4.7) pales in comparison to what it was a few years ago. |
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| The Rockies activated LaTroy Hawkins from the disabled list on Tuesday. He had been sidelined since April 21 with a sore right elbow, according to the AP. Hawkins struggled prior to going down with the injury, holding an 8.59 ERA in nine games. Manual Corpas has replaced him as the club's top setup man behind closer Brian Fuentes. |
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| LaTroy Hawkins experienced soreness in his right elbow Sunday, a day after making back-to-back appearances for Triple-A Colorado Springs on his rehab assignment. Hawkins has been out since April 20 with inflammation in his elbow. He was expected to be activated on Wednesday, but this development undoubtedly will push that date back. |
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| The Rockies should get LaTroy Hawkins back in the mix for Wednesday's game against the Diamondbacks. He's slated to work today and tomorrow for Triple-A Colorado Springs, take two days off, then be activated from the disabled list Wednesday, according to the Rocky Mountain News. He's been sidelined by an inflamed pitching elbow. Don't expect much from him in fantasy terms, as he has an 8.59 ERA and isn't likely to even pick up stray saves. |
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| LaTroy Hawkins, on the disabled list with elbow problems, could begin a rehab assignment this weekend, according to the Rocky Mountain News. It's possible he could rejoin the Rockies in 10 days. Due to the emergence of Manuel Corpas, Hawkins is no longer second in the pecking order behind Brian Fuentes, so he has very little use in fantasy. |
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| An MRI revealed that LaTroy Hawkins has no structural damage in his inflamed pitching elbow, according to the Denver Post. He won't be ready to come off the disabled list when eligible next Sunday, though. |
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| LaTroy Hawkins is scheduled to undergo an MRI on his inflamed right forearm today, according to the Rocky Mountain News. He was placed on the disabled list Tuesday due to the injury. |
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| The Rockies placed LaTroy Hawkins on the disabled list Tuesday with inflammation in his pitching elbow, according to the AP. He's had a rough time so far this year, posting an 8.59 ERA in nine appearances, and it's likely that his elbow woes contributed to his struggles. |
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| The Rocky Mountain News reports that the Rockies have signed reliever LaTroy Hawkins to a one-year contract. The deal includes a mutual option for 2008. Hawkins will pitch as a setup man. |
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| LaTroy Hawkins returned to action Saturday and worked a scoreless inning against Minnesota. He's missed most of the month with a sore right groin. |
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| LaTroy Hawkins, who pitched Tuesday for the first time since Sept. 2, was unavailable yesterday because of persistent soreness in his strained right groin, according to the Baltimore Sun. It's uncertain if he'll be available to pitch today. |
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| As expected, LaTroy Hawkins tested his strained right groin with a side session on Tuesday, according to the Baltimore Sun. Hawkins looked good enough that manager Sam Perlozzo put the pitcher into the game for a third of an inning. |
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| LaTroy Hawkins had further testing performed on his ailing groin, but nothing new was found, according to the Baltimore Sun. He's expected to rejoin the Orioles tomorrow, though it's not clear if he will be ready to play. |
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| Manager Sam Perlozzo stated Monday that LaTroy Hawkins isn't close to returning from his groin injury, according to the Baltimore Sun. "My hip felt better, but there's still a little spot that feels like a little tug," he said. "Rest is the only real treatment for it. Stretching doesn't feel good at all." Hawkins wants to throw today, but he'll have to check with Perlozzo first. |
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| The Baltimore Sun reports that LaTroy Hawkins threw a bullpen session on Sunday and is getting closer to returning to game action. A groin injury has sidelined him since Sept. 2. |
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| The Baltimore Sun reports that LaTroy Hawkins has been told to not throw again for a few more days. He hasn't been in a game since Saturday due to a strained groin muscle. |
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| LaTroy Hawkins was unavailable Wednesday due to a groin injury, according to the Baltimore Sun. Hawkins is expected to see a team doctor when the club returns home from its road trip. |
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| The Baltimore Sun reports that LaTroy Hawkins likely will remain with the O's for the remainder of the season. The club had discussed trade offers from the Yankees, White Sox and Red Sox, but apparently none of them were worth it for the Orioles.
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| Orioles manager Sam Perlozzo said he expects LaTroy Hawkins to rejoin the team on Friday, according to the Baltimore Sun. Hawkins was placed on the bereavement list Sunday, so he could attend his grandmother's funeral. Perlozzo plans to use Todd Williams and Chris Britton in the setup role in the interim. |
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| LaTroy Hawkins has been placed on the bereavement list to attend the funeral of his grandmother, according to the AP. It's unclear how long he'll be away from the team. |
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