Fri Feb 28 2014 | 10:29 | Matt Palmer dealing with elbow issue |
Matt Palmer will be sidelined for the next 3-4 days with a strained right elbow. |
It won't help Palmer's already long shot chances at cracking the Opening Day roster. The 34-year-old held a 3.84 ERA and 131/56 K/BB ratio over 133 2/3 innings this past season with the Dodgers' Triple-A affiliate. |
Source: Greg Johns on Twitter | |
Thu Dec 26 2013 | 17:45 | Mariners sign RHP Palmer to minors deal |
Mariners signed RHP Matt Palmer to a minor league contract. |
No word on whether he'll receive a spring training invite. Palmer, who turns 35 in March, has previously pitched in the majors with the Giants, Angels and Padres. He had a 3.84 ERA and 131/56 K/BB ratio over 133 2/3 innings this past season with the Dodgers' Triple-A affiliate. |
Source: Chris Cotillo on Twitter | |
Tue Mar 12 2013 | 23:45 | Matt Palmer out 6-8 weeks |
Matt Palmer will be sidelined 6-8 weeks after undergoing arthroscopic surgery on his left knee Tuesday to repair medial meniscal tear. |
A non-roster invitee, Palmer has already been reassigned and will rehab in minor league camp. He'll eventually settle in at Triple-A Albuquerque when healthy. |
Source: Ken Gurnick on Twitter | |
Sun Mar 10 2013 | 12:09 | Matt Palmer to have knee surgery |
Matt Palmer will undergo arthroscopic surgery on his knee. |
Palmer was a longshot to win a bullpen spot as a non-roster invitee, and the slim chance he had is obviously out the window now. The Dodgers didn't reveal a timetable for his return, but he shouldn't miss much of the start of the minor league season. |
Source: Ken Gurnick on Twitter | |
Wed Jan 9 2013 | 19:45 | Matt Palmer catches on with Dodgers |
Dodgers signed RHP Matt Palmer to a minor league contract. |
He'll receive and invitation to spring training but is a longshot to win an Opening Day roster spot. Palmer appeared in just three games for the Padres this past season and posted an ugly 5.66 ERA at Triple-A. |
Source: Rotoworld.com | |
Fri Oct 12 2012 | 13:11 | Matt Palmer elects free agency |
Matt Palmer has elected free agency. |
Palmer, 33, appeared in three games for the Padres this season and posted an ugly 5.66 ERA at Triple-A. He'll look to latch on elsewhere. |
Source: Rotoworld.com | |
Mon Jun 11 2012 | 09:05 | Padres outright Palmer |
Padres sent RHP Matt Palmer outright to Triple-A Tucson. |
Palmer was designated for assignment last week after allowing two runs in two innings with the big-league Friars. He'll continue acting as organizational relief depth. |
Source: Rotoworld.com | |
Sun Jun 3 2012 | 22:52 | Padres designate RHP Palmer for assignment |
Padres designated RHP Matt Palmer for assignment. |
The bigger news is that this is essentially confirmation that Huston Street will be activated from the disabled list on Tuesday. Palmer, 33, allowed a pair of runs over two innings in three appearances with the Friars since he was promoted on May 20. He simply isn't a big league caliber pitcher. He'll clear waivers and return to Triple-A Tucson. |
Source: Rotoworld.com | |
Sun May 20 2012 | 14:34 | Matt Palmer called up |
Padres purchased the contract of RHP Matt Palmer from Triple-A Tucson. |
The Padres needed someone to eat up innings out of the pen if need be, and Palmer can at least do that even though he's an unexciting talent. He posted a 4.64 ERA over seven starts with Tucson. |
Source: Rotoworld.com | |
Wed Mar 14 2012 | 12:52 | Palmer diagnosed with strained hamstring |
Matt Palmer is expected to miss a few days with a mild left hamstring strain. |
Palmer, a non-roster invitee, has allowed one run over two innings of work this spring. The 32-year-old right-hander owns a 4.52 ERA in the big leagues and is likely to open the season in the minors. |
Source: Corey Brock on Twitter | |
Thu Dec 1 2011 | 17:20 | Padres sign Matt Palmer to minors contract |
Padres signed RHP Matt Palmer to a minor league contract. |
Palmer, 32, posted an uninspiring 5.74 ERA in 15 2/3 major league innings this past year for the Angels and didn't fare much better at the Triple-A level. He'll serve as organizational relief depth for the Pads. |
Source: Corey Brock on Twitter | |
Fri Sep 2 2011 | 13:42 | Matt Palmer take off the 40-man roster |
Angels sent RHP Matt Palmer outright to Triple-A Salt Lake. |
The move clears a spot on the Angels' 40-man roster. Palmer was highly ineffective in 15 2/3 major-league innings this season, posting a 5.74 ERA, 1.47 WHIP and 7/4 K/BB ratio. Set to turn 33 during the offseason, Palmer could be at the end of the line. |
Source: Rotoworld.com | |
Wed Apr 27 2011 | 22:55 | Matt Palmer sent down |
Angels optioned RHP Matt Palmer to Triple-A Salt Lake. |
Palmer posted a 5.74 ERA in three starts, mixing in one nice outing with a couple poor ones. Joel Pineiro will come off the DL to start on Saturday, so Palmer was no longer needed. |
Source: Rotoworld.com | |
Sun Apr 24 2011 | 20:07 | Palmer knocked around by Red Sox |
Matt Palmer was knocked around for four earned runs over five innings in a loss to the Red Sox Sunday. |
Palmer yielded six hits while walking two and striking out two. Now sporting a 5.17 ERA and 1.47 WHIP, it's clear Palmer isn't a fantasy option. He'll be replaced by Joel Pinero (shoulder) in the rotation shortly. |
Source: Rotoworld.com | |
Tue Apr 19 2011 | 23:34 | Palmer dazzles in victory over Rangers |
Matt Palmer held the Rangers to just one run over six innings on Tuesday night in a 15-4 win. |
The old stop-gap Palmer was superb against a vaunted Rangers lineup, allowing just three hits and one walk. He's now 1-0 with a 4.22 ERA while filling in for Joel Pineiro after posting a 4.54 ERA and 17/20 K/BB ratio in 33 2/3 innings for the Angels last season. Palmer still isn't much of a fantasy option outside of very deep AL-only leagues. |
Source: Rotoworld.com | |
Sun Apr 10 2011 | 00:15 | Angels' Palmer gives up five runs |
Matt Palmer gave up five runs -- four earned -- over 4 2/3 innings Saturday in hia start against the Blue Jays. |
About what should have been expected. Palmer has reworked his delivery in an effort to survive against major league hitters, but he's not going to be able to make it through a lineup three times. The Angels need Joel Pineiro back soon. |
Source: Rotoworld.com | |
Sat Apr 9 2011 | 09:31 | Matt Palmer recalled by Halos |
Angels recalled RHP Matt Palmer from Triple-A Salt Lake. |
He'll fill in for the injured Scott Kazmir in the rotation. Palmer has given the Halos solid work on occasion, but he's nothing more than a stop-gap option. He posted a 4.54 ERA but an ugly 17/20 K/BB ratio in 33 2/3 innings for the Angels last season. Palmer will face the Blue Jays Saturday. |
Source: Rotoworld.com | |
Wed Mar 30 2011 | 09:39 | Angels option RHP Palmer to Triple-A |
Angels optioned RHP Matt Palmer to Triple-A Salt Lake. |
Palmer has been a little better recently, but posted a 5.23 ERA and 14/6 K/BB ratio over 20 2/3 innings this spring. He has an ugly 89/88 K/BB ratio over 167 2/3 innings in the major leagues, so it's not like he has much upside, anyway. |
Source: Rotoworld.com | |
Sun Mar 20 2011 | 17:45 | Matt Palmer roughed up by Colorado |
Matt Palmer got lit up by the Rockies on Sunday, allowing 10 hits and six runs in four innings of work. |
Attempting to make the Angels as a reliever, Palmer's spring ERA is now an ugly 7.62 through 13 innings. Considering he's entering his age-32 and is the owner of a career 4.40 ERA, his odds of getting many major league innings in 2011 are slim. |
Source: Rotoworld.com | |
Tue Feb 15 2011 | 17:04 | Palmer using redesigned delivery |
Matt Palmer is using a redesigned delivery this spring. |
Palmer made the change after undergoing surgery on his right knee in October. With his new-found range of motion, he was able to drop lower in his delivery and get fuller arm extension. "With this delivery, it's more natural," explained Palmer. "It allows me to stay back longer and come through with my leg drive and extension. The past five or six years, with a back injury I had, I was going across my body. It wouldn't let me do it the natural way." Whether the change will make any difference in his perforamnce remains to be seen. Palmer had a 4.54 ERA and an ugly 17/20 K/BB ratio over 33 2/3 innings with the Angels last season. |
Source: Angels.mlb.com | |