Wed Dec 14 2011 | 16:33 | Takashi Saito officially signs with D'Backs |
Diamondbacks signed RHP Takashi Saito to a one-year contract. |
He's expected to get $1.75 million in a deal that was reported Monday but has now been officially announced. Saito turns 42 in February and dealt with injuries for a good chunk of the 2011 season, but it's a small price to pay for a guy that's posted ERAs of 2.07, 1.40, 2.49, 2.43, 2.83, and 2.02, respectively, over the past six seasons. |
Source: Rotoworld.com | |
Tue Dec 13 2011 | 13:56 | Report: Saito gets $1.75MM from the D'Backs |
According to Jon Heyman of CBSSports.com, the Diamondbacks one-year deal with veteran reliever Takashi Saito is worth $1.75 million. |
It's a very reasonable investment by the Snakes. The Brewers were hoping to re-sign Saito but may have run out of payroll space. Saito, who turns 42 in February, posted a 2.02 ERA and 23/9 K/BB ratio over 26 2/3 innings this past season. He'll set-up for J.J. Putz in 2012. He's posted ERAs of 2.07, 1.40, 2.49, 2.43, 2.83, and 2.02, respectively, over the past six seasons. |
Source: Jon Heyman on Twitter | |
Mon Dec 12 2011 | 17:42 | Report: D-Backs sign reliever Takashi Saito |
According to Jon Heyman of CBSSports.com, the Diamondbacks have agreed to terms with veteran reliever Takashi Saito. |
The Brewers were hoping to keep re-sign him, but he apparently found a better offer in Arizona. Saito, who turns 42 in February, posted a 2.03 ERA and 23/9 K/BB ratio over 26 2/3 innings this past season. He'll set-up for J.J. Putz in 2012. |
Source: Jon Heyman on Twitter | |
Wed Dec 7 2011 | 00:43 | Brewers expected to re-sign Takashi Saito |
Tom Haudricourt of the Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel reports that "all signs point" to the Brewers re-signing Takashi Saito on a one-year deal. |
Haudricourt says it will happen regardless of whether Francisco Rodriguez accepts the Brewers' offer of arbitration. Saito, who turns 42 in February, posted a 2.03 ERA and 23/9 K/BB ratio over 26 2/3 innings this past season. |
Source: Tom Haudricourt on Twitter | |
Fri Dec 2 2011 | 16:04 | Six teams interested in Takashi Saito |
According to Jon Paul Morosi of FOXSports.com, six teams have shown interest in free agent reliever Takashi Saito. |
Morosi adds that the Brewers are one of them. Saito, who turns 42 in February, posted a 2.03 ERA and 23/9 K/BB ratio over 26 2/3 innings this season. He'll likely have accept another one-year deal. |
Source: Jon Paul Morosi on Twitter | |
Mon Nov 28 2011 | 14:36 | Report: Brewers still talking with RHP Saito |
Jon Morosi of FOXSports.com reports that the Brewers have remained in contact with free agent right-hander Takashi Saito. |
Saito, who turns 42 in February, posted a 2.03 ERA and 23/9 K/BB ratio over 26 2/3 innings this season. If he were to re-sign with Milwaukee and Francisco Rodriguez departs, Saito would once again be counted on as a primary bridge to John Axford. |
Source: Jon Paul Morosi on Twitter | |
Wed Nov 16 2011 | 10:04 | Brewers will not offer arbitration to Saito |
Ken Rosenthal of FOXSports.com reports that the Brewers have agreed to not offer arbitration to free agent right-hander Takashi Saito. |
Saito qualifies as a Type A free agent this offseason, so now a team will be able to sign him without the loss of a draft pick. Of course, this could all be rendered moot depending upon the changes with the new CBA agreement. Saito, who turns 42 in February, posted a 2.03 ERA and 23/9 K/BB ratio over 26 2/3 innings this season. |
Source: Ken Rosenthal on Twitter | |
Sun Sep 25 2011 | 04:17 | Takashi Saito returned to action on Saturday September 24 |
Takashi Saito returned to action on Saturday September 24. |
Source: Rotoworld.com | |
Tue Sep 20 2011 | 19:42 | Takashi Saito has sore calf |
Takashi Saito was unavailable Monday and might be unavailable again Tuesday due to a sore right calf. |
It doesn't seem like a big deal, and with the Brewers coasting towards the playoffs, they can afford to rest him. He should be ready to pitch before long. |
Source: Tom Haudricourt on Twitter | |
Sat Jul 2 2011 | 16:23 | Brewers activate setup man Saito from DL |
Brewers activated RHP Takashi Saito from the 15-day disabled list. |
Saito had been on the disabled list since the first week of the regular season due to back and oblique problems. Now healthy, he will look to establish himself as a consistent eighth-inning option for Milwaukee. |
Source: Rotoworld.com | |
Sat Jul 2 2011 | 09:11 | Takashi Saito set to be activated |
Takashi Saito (oblique, back) is expected to be activated from the disabled list before Saturday's game. |
It's been a long road back for Saito, who hasn't appeared for the Brewers since April 4. He originally went on the DL with a hamstring injury but has since developed oblique and back issues. As long as he can stay healthy, the 41-year-old should be helpful for the Brewers in the late innings. |
Source: Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel | |
Wed Jun 29 2011 | 15:55 | Saito close to returning from disabled list |
Takashi Saito (oblique, back) tossed a scoreless inning Tuesday in his latest minor league rehab appearance with Triple-A Nashville. |
Saito has allowed just two hits over five scoreless innings during his rehab stint while walking none and striking out six. The 41-year-old right-hander has been out since early April with hamstring and oblique injuries, but he could finally rejoin the Brewers this weekend. |
Source: Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel | |
Fri Jun 24 2011 | 20:19 | Takashi Saito looks good Thursday |
Takashi Saito (oblique, back) needed just 11 pitches to complete a perfect inning Thursday for Triple-A Nashville. |
"He didn't really throw enough pitches so we had him go down to the bullpen afterward and throw some more, but it went well," Brewers manager Ron Roenicke said. "He's scheduled to pitch again Sunday and he might pitch again Tuesday. And then we'll see where we are." Assuming he doesn't have yet another setback, it sounds like we should see Saito back in a Brewers uniform next week. |
Source: Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel | |
Tue Jun 21 2011 | 21:52 | Takashi Saito has good pen session |
Takashi Saito (oblique, back) was impressive during a bullpen session Tuesday and could resume a rehab assignment soon. |
"Saito had an outstanding bullpen. [Pitching coach] Rick Kranitz said that's the best he's seen him throw the ball, so we're excited about that," Brewers manager Ron Roenicke said. "The oblique felt real good today, so, right now, we're planning on him either going out Thursday and Sunday and pitching, or Friday and Monday." Saito has had numerous starts and stops during his rehab but appears ready to start again. If he doesn't have another setback, he should return in early July. |
Source: Brewers.mlb.com | |
Sat Jun 18 2011 | 17:42 | Saito feels discomfort in rehab appearance |
Takashi Saito felt discomfort in his side during a rehab appearance Saturday at Triple-A Nashville. |
Saito will be checked out again by the Brewers' team physicians. The veteran righty pitched well in the short outing, but there's a good chance this will cause a setback in his recovery timetable. |
Source: Tom Haudricourt on Twitter | |
Fri Jun 17 2011 | 09:22 | Saito to make 2-3 more rehab appearances |
Takashi Saito (oblique, back) is scheduled for another rehab appearance for Triple-A Nashville Saturday and will make at least one more appearance after that. |
After numerous starts and stops and different ailments, Saito tossed a perfect inning for Nashville Wednesday. "I was real happy with it," Brewers manager Ron Roenicke said. "You always worry about what's going to happen that first one; I'm sure he was worried about it. He was 88 to 92 (mph) in velocity, so I thought that was great." It sounds like the veteran could be back next week if he doesn't have another setback. |
Source: Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel | |
Tue Jun 14 2011 | 21:40 | Takashi Saito to pitch Wed. and Fri. |
Takashi Saito (oblique, back) will make rehab appearances for Triple-A Nashville on Wednesday and Friday. |
Saito originally landed on the DL back in early April with a hamstring injury but has subsequently dealt with oblique and back ailments. Assuming he doesn't have any more setbacks, he could be ready for activation after Friday's appearance. |
Source: Tom Haudricourt on Twitter | |
Mon Jun 13 2011 | 18:47 | Saito (back) to begin rehab stint Tuesday |
Takashi Saito (oblique) will report to Triple-A Nashville on Tuesday. |
Saito was scratched from a scheduled appearance with Low-A Wisconsin on Sunday due to upper back tightness. It's been a season full of setbacks for the veteran reliever, who hasn't pitched with the Brewers since April 4. |
Source: Tom Haudricourt on Twitter | |
Sun Jun 12 2011 | 15:22 | Takashi Saito scratched from rehab outing |
Takashi Saito (oblique) was scratched from Sunday's rehab appearance for Low-A Wisconsin with upper back tightness. |
It's now the second time this season that Saito has been scratched from a rehab outing due to an injury different than the one he was rehabbing. Hamstring, oblique and now back injuries have limited him to just two games this season. He'll return to Miller Park in order to be checked out. |
Source: Tyler Barnes on Twitter | |
Fri Jun 10 2011 | 09:10 | Takashi Saito to begin rehab Sunday |
Takashi Saito (oblique) threw two successful simulated innings Thursday and is ready to begin a rehab assignment on Sunday. |
Saito will pitch for Low-A Wisconsin Sunday and then make two appearances for Triple-A Nashville. If those go well, he could finally be activated from the disabled list. Saito hasn't pitched since early April due to a hamstring injury and, more recently, an oblique ailment. |
Source: Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel | |