Fri Jul 6 2012 | 19:55 | Leroux clears waivers, outrighted to Triple-A |
Pirates RHP Chris Leroux has cleared waivers and been outrighted to Triple-A Indianapolis. |
Leroux is currently rehabbing a strained right pectoral muscle, trying to get his strength and velocity back before hopefully rejoining the Pirates bullpen in late July. He's registered a 1-1 record, 2.88 ERA and 24/7 K/BB ratio in 25 innings this season. |
Source: Rotoworld.com | |
Sun Jun 17 2012 | 14:26 | Leroux (pectoral) says rehab is going well |
Chris Leroux (pectoral) hasn't reported any setbacks since moving his rehab assignment to Triple-A Indianapolis. |
"My velocity is coming back and the breaking ball is getting sharper with each outing,'' Leroux said. ''I have to keep in mind that the next 30 days that I have to rehab in Indy are actually like my spring training, so I try not to get too frustrated when things don't go exactly like I feel they should." Leroux has been out all season with a strained right pectoral muscle. A fair estimate would have him back right around the All-Star break. |
Source: Rob Biertempfel on Twitter | |
Wed Jun 6 2012 | 12:46 | Leroux (pectoral) ready for rehab stint |
Chris Leroux (pectoral) is scheduled to begin a rehab assignment Wednesday with High-A Bradenton |
Leroux is scheduled to throw 40 or 50 pitches over two to three innings. The 28-year-old right-hander has been out all season with a strained right pectoral muscle. |
Source: Pittsburgh Pirates on Twitter | |
Fri May 11 2012 | 09:49 | Chris Leroux could throw off mound next week |
Chris Leroux (pectoral) threw long toss from 120 feet Thursday and could begin throwing off a mound as soon as next week. |
Leroux began the season on the DL with a strained right pectoral muscle. Though he said he's taking it slowly and has no timetable for a return, he reports notable improvement. June seems like a feasible goal if he keeps progressing. |
Source: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette | |
Wed Apr 4 2012 | 15:32 | Pirates place RHP Leroux on 60-day DL |
Pirates placed RHP Chris Leroux on the 60-day disabled list with a strained right pectoral muscle. |
The move clears a spot on the Pirates' 40-man roster. Leroux, who was blasted for 12 runs over 10 1/3 innings this spring, will not eligible to return until June. |
Source: Rotoworld.com | |
Mon Aug 22 2011 | 16:11 | Pirates activate RHP Leroux from DL |
Pirates activated RHP Chris Leroux from the 15-day disabled list. |
He'll replace the injured Kevin Correia (oblique) on the active roster. Leroux has been sidelined since late-July with a strained left calf muscle. The 27-year-old right-hander has a 1.50 ERA and 7/1 K/BB ratio over six innings with the Pirates this season. Look for him in a middle relief role. |
Source: Rotoworld.com | |
Tue Aug 16 2011 | 08:45 | Leroux (calf) doing well in rehab games |
Chris Leroux (calf) pitched three scoreless innings this weekend for Triple-A Indianapolis. |
Leroux did not allow a hit nor issue a walk in the impressive relief appearance. He's likely to be activated from the 15-day disabled list at some point this week. The 27-year-old right-hander has been sidelined since late July with a strained left calf muscle. |
Source: Pirates.mlb.com | |
Thu Aug 4 2011 | 18:56 | Leroux joins Triple-A Indy for rehab games |
Chris Leroux (calf) has joined Triple-A Indianapolis for a minor league rehab assignment. |
Leroux has been on the 15-day disabled list since late July with a strained left calf muscle. He should be back in the Pirates' bullpen by the end of next week. |
Source: Rob Biertempfel on Twitter | |
Fri Jul 29 2011 | 18:59 | Pirates place RHP Leroux (calf) on DL |
Pirates placed RHP Chris Leroux on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to July 28, with a left calf strain. |
The severity of the injury is not yet known. Leroux was just called up from the minors on Wednesday and allowed one run on three hits and a walk in his lone appearance. |
Source: Rotoworld.com | |
Wed Jul 27 2011 | 17:30 | Bucs recall Chris Leroux from AAA |
Pirates recalled RHP Chris Leroux from Triple-A Indianapolis. |
Leroux hasn't allowed an earned run in five major league plate appearances this season. He should function as a reliable middle reliever for the third-place Bucs. |
Source: Rotoworld.com | |
Fri Jul 22 2011 | 14:49 | Chris Leroux optioned to Indy |
Pirates optioned RHP Chris Leroux to Triple-A Indianapolis. |
Leroux pitched well after being recalled on July 3, allowing seven hits and zero runs in 5 2/3 innings of work while striking out seven and walking none. He should be back at some point later this summer. |
Source: Dejan Kovacevic on Twitter | |
Sun Jul 3 2011 | 11:07 | Chris Leroux called up |
Pirates recalled RHP Chris Leroux from Triple-A Indianapolis. |
Leroux will serve as an additional bullpen arm after Saturday's doubleheader. He's posted a 2.94 ERA in 29 games between Double- and Triple-A this season. |
Source: Rotoworld.com | |
Mon Sep 13 2010 | 14:35 | Pirates claim RHP Leroux from Marlins |
Pirates claimed RHP Chris Leroux off waivers from Marlins. |
Leroux looked like a pretty good relief prospect coming into the year, but he regressed in a big way this season, posting a 6.95 ERA in 21 relief appearances with Triple-A New Orleans and a 7.00 ERA in 17 appearances with the Marlins. He had some elbow issues earlier in the year, so perhaps he can bounce back next season. |
Fri Sep 3 2010 | 15:19 | Marling call up RHP Leroux |
Marlins recalled RHP Chris Leroux from Triple-A New Orleans. |
Leroux had a 6.60 ERA in 14 appearances for the Marlins back in April and May. He also struggled in Triple-A, so he won't be used to pitch key innings for Florida. |