Fri May 16 2014 | 09:40 | Chris Getz decides to retire from baseball |
Chris Cotillo of MLBDailyDish.com reports that Chris Getz has decided to retire from baseball. |
Getz was outrighted off the Blue Jays' 40-man roster earlier this week but has decided to hang up his cleats rather than report to Triple-A Buffalo. Just 30 years old, Getz finishes his career with a .250/.309/.307 batting line over parts of seven major league seasons. |
Source: Chris Cotillo on Twitter | |
Tue May 13 2014 | 17:45 | Blue Jays outright Chris Getz to AAA level |
Blue Jays sent INF Chris Getz outright to Triple-A Buffalo. |
Getz was designated for assignment by the Jays on Sunday after batting just .160 in 10 major league games. The 30-year-old infielder passed through waivers unclaimed. |
Source: Rotoworld.com | |
Sun May 11 2014 | 10:26 | Chris Getz designated for assignment |
Blue Jays designated 2B Chris Getz for assignment. |
Getz batted just .160/.222/.200 over 10 games with the Jays. He seems likely to clear waivers. |
Source: Rotoworld.com | |
Tue Apr 29 2014 | 12:12 | Blue Jays call up INF Getz from Triple-A |
Blue Jays purchased the contract of INF Chris Getz from Triple-A Buffalo. |
Getz was batting .309/.382/.338 with nine RBI and six steals over his first 18 games in Triple-A and should get most of the playing time at second base following the Ryan Goins demotion. With his speed, he's worth considering in deeper fantasy leagues. |
Source: Rotoworld.com | |
Mon Apr 28 2014 | 19:21 | Blue Jays to promote 2B Chris Getz |
Shi Davidi of Sportsnet.ca reports that the Blue Jays will call up Chris Getz prior to Tuesday's game. |
He'll take the roster spot of Ryan Goins, who has already been sent down. Getz earned the promotion after batting .309/.382/.338 with nine RBI and six steals over his first 18 games at Triple-A Buffalo. He should see a good amount of playing time at second base and makes for a worthy deep league pickup due to his speed. |
Source: Sportsnet.ca | |
Thu Jan 16 2014 | 11:29 | Blue Jays sign Chris Getz to minors contract |
Blue Jays signed INF Chris Getz to a minor league contract with an invitation to spring training. |
Getz was non-tendered by the Royals in December after posting a rough .220/.288/.273 batting line in 2013. He'll struggle to make the Jays' Opening Day roster. |
Source: Shi Davidi on Twitter | |
Mon Dec 2 2013 | 12:54 | Royals non-tender second baseman Getz |
Royals non-tendered 2B Chris Getz. |
Getz is now a free agent. The 30-year-old infielder batted just .220/.288/.273 in 237 plate appearances this past season and the Royals didn't want to give him a raise this winter in his second year of salary arbitration. |
Source: Bob Nightengale on Twitter | |
Sat Sep 7 2013 | 16:06 | Chris Getz (concussion) cleared for action |
Chris Getz (concussion) has been cleared for action. |
Getz was displaying concussion-like symptoms earlier this week, but everything now checks out fine. He's batting .225/.291/.279 in 70 games this season. |
Source: Bob Dutton on Twitter | |
Wed Sep 4 2013 | 19:34 | Chris Getz undergoes concussion tests |
Chris Getz underwent concussion tests Wednesday. |
Getz left Tuesday's game due to an upset stomach and mild dizziness. He awoke Wednesday with a headache, necessitating the tests, but did say he felt better later in the day. The results of the test aren't yet known. |
Source: Kansas City Star | |
Tue Sep 3 2013 | 20:57 | Chris Getz leaves due to illness |
Chris Getz left Tuesday's game against the Mariners due to an upset stomach and mild dizziness. |
The Royals are calling his exit precautionary. Getz should be available to play Wednesday. |
Source: Bob Dutton on Twitter | |
Mon Aug 12 2013 | 15:46 | Royals activate Chris Getz from the 15-day DL |
Royals activated INF Chris Getz from the 15-day disabled list. |
Getz missed exactly 15 days with a sprained left knee. He'll return Monday to a weak .209/.280/.281 slash line. The second baseman does not carry fantasy relevance. |
Source: Rotoworld.com | |
Mon Aug 12 2013 | 15:02 | Chris Getz (knee) heading to Kansas City |
Chris Getz (knee) is on his way to Kansas City. |
Bob Dutton of the Kansas City Star suspects that the second baseman will be activated from the disabled list before Monday night's series-opener with the Marlins. Getz has been out since late July with a sprained knee. |
Source: Bob Dutton on Twitter | |
Sun Aug 4 2013 | 21:15 | Getz (knee) set for rehab assignment Monday |
Chris Getz (knee) will begin a rehab assignment Monday with Triple-A Omaha. |
Getz suffered a sprained knee Thursday and is expected to be activated from the disabled list on August 12 when first eligible. He'll return to a .209/.280/.281 batting line once healthy. |
Source: Kansas City Star | |
Sat Aug 3 2013 | 13:32 | Getz (knee) to begin rehab assignment Monday |
Chris Getz (knee) is expected to begin a rehab assignment Monday with Triple-A Omaha. |
Getz was placed on the disabled list Thursday with a sprained left knee, but the injury isn't a major concern. Because his stint on the DL was backdated, he could return on August 12 when first eligible. |
Source: Kansas City Star | |
Thu Aug 1 2013 | 11:34 | Royals place Chris Getz on the disabled list |
Royals placed 2B Chris Getz on the 15-day disabled list with a sprained left knee. |
The move clears a 25-man roster spot for new outfielder Justin Maxwell, who will make his first start for the Royals on Thursday afternoon against the Twins. Getz should be ready for activation in about three weeks. Miguel Tejada figures to be the primary fill-in at second base. |
Source: Rotoworld.com | |
Wed Jul 31 2013 | 22:34 | Chris Getz expected back this weekend |
Chris Getz (knee) is expected to return to the lineup this weekend. |
Getz would be ready to play Thursday, but since the Royals are facing a lefty, they'll give him another day. He's been bothered by soreness in his left knee for the past couple of weeks. |
Source: Royals.mlb.com | |
Tue Jul 30 2013 | 17:20 | Getz (knee) not in Royals' lineup on Tuesday |
Chris Getz (knee) is out of the Royals' lineup Tuesday. |
Getz has been bothered by soreness in his left knee for the past couple of weeks. He's considered day-to-day. |
Source: Bob Dutton on Twitter | |
Mon Jul 22 2013 | 18:56 | Chris Getz cleared to return to action |
Chris Getz (knee) has been cleared for action after going through a workout Monday. |
Getz isn't in Monday's lineup, but he's available off the bench and is facing no limitations with his left knee. "I went through a lower-body workout," Getz said. "I also did some running and agility stuff. I hit live off (Felipe) Paulino." |
Source: Kansas City Star | |
Sat Jul 20 2013 | 21:24 | Chris Getz day-to-day with knee injury |
According to the Royals, Chris Getz left Saturday's game with left mild medial knee sprain. |
Consider him day-to-day. Johnny Giavotella probably won't be making his way back to the majors just yet. |
Source: Bob Dutton on Twitter | |
Sat Jul 20 2013 | 21:01 | Chris Getz leaves with knee injury |
Chris Getz left Saturday'a game in the fifth inning with an apparent left leg injury. |
MLB.com's Jason Buck said Getz's knee buckled as he was trying to change directions, but that he was able to walk off on his own. Elliot Johnson replaced him at second base. |
Source: Jason Beck on Twitter | |