Mon Aug 31 2015 | 20:58 | Constanza signed minor-league deal with Rays on Monday |
Constanza signed a minor-league deal with the Rays on Monday, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports. |
Released by the Braves earlier this year, Constanza played in 41 games with the Reds' Triple-A affiliate in Louisville earlier this season before getting his walking papers again. He then landed in independent ball, playing with the York Revolution of the Atlantic League. Constanza doesn't seem likely to see any time in the majors this season. |
Fri Apr 3 2015 | 12:29 | The Braves released Constanza on Friday |
The Braves released Constanza on Friday, David O'Brien of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports. |
Constanza appeared in 112 games for the Braves over the last four seasons, but his games played dipped each year and he played sparingly with the big club this spring, so the Braves decided to move on and give him a chance to play elsewhere. |
Thu Jan 29 2015 | 16:28 | Constanza designated for assignment by Braves on Wednesday |
Constanza was designated for assignment by the Braves on Wednesday, Mark Bowman of MLB.com reports. |
For a third consecutive year, Constanza's name was included among the Braves' September callups in 2014, though he only saw four at-bats after the promotion. Constanza has plenty of speed and has shown an ability to get on base (.358 OBP) in parts of five seasons at Triple-A, but at 31, he's unlikely to ever be more than organizational filler. |
Mon Sep 1 2014 | 16:54 | Constanza recalled from Triple-A Gwinnett on Monday |
Constanza was recalled from Triple-A Gwinnett on Monday, MLB.com reports. |
For the third consecutive season, Constanza's name was included among the Braves' September callups. It's comes as a nice, if expected, 31st birthday present for Constanza, who hit .293/.344/.324 with 30 steals in 111 games with Gwinnett. He packs little-to-no power, as evidenced by his seven home runs in 10 minor league seasons, but Constanza should see a few starts and opportunities as a pinch runner over the remainder of the regular season. |
Mon Mar 24 2014 | 13:47 | Braves option Constanza to AAA Gwinnett |
Braves optioned OF Jose Constanza to Triple-A Gwinnett. |
Constanza was 12-for-40 (.300) this spring in the Grapefruit League, but the Braves couldn't find an Opening Day roster spot for him. He will likely be up and down between Gwinnett and Atlanta all summer. |
Source: Rotoworld.com | |
Sat Aug 31 2013 | 11:02 | Braves recall OF Jose Constanza |
Braves recalled OF Jose Constanza from Triple-A Gwinnett. |
Constanza, 30, will provide outfield depth. He's batting .160 (4-for-25) over 14 games with the the Braves this season and replaces Evan Gattis on the active roster. |
Source: Rotoworld.com | |
Sat Aug 10 2013 | 00:22 | Braves option Jose Constanza to Triple-A |
Braves optioned OF Jose Constanza to Triple-A Gwinnett. |
The speedy outfielder went just 4-for-25 (.160) with one RBI and five strikeouts during his 14 game stint with the Braves. He'll continue to serve as organizational depth at the minor league level. |
Source: Rotoworld.com | |
Sat Jul 13 2013 | 19:07 | Constanza has three hits in debut with Braves |
Jose Constanza went 3-for-4 with an RBI in his season debut with the Braves on Saturday. |
Constanza was recalled earlier in the day and ended up starting in left field and batting leadoff with Justin Upton sidelined. He responded with three singles in four at-bats, including an RBI single in the sixth inning. He'll likely be a fill-in until the team reaches the All-Star break. |
Source: Rotoworld.com | |
Sat Jul 13 2013 | 09:36 | Braves recall OF Jose Constanza |
Braves recalled OF Jose Constanza from Triple-A Gwinnett. |
Constanza will provide outfield depth with both Justin Upton and B.J. Upton leaving Friday's game due to injuries. The 29-year-old is batting just .260/.319/.303 with zero homers, 13 RBI and 17 stolen bases at the Triple-A level and holds no fantasy value. |
Source: Rotoworld.com | |
Fri Jul 12 2013 | 23:39 | Braves to recall Jose Constanza on Saturday |
The Braves will recall Jose Constanza from Triple-A Gwinnett on Saturday. |
With both B.J. Upton and Justin Upton leaving Friday's game early with injuries, the Braves are all of a sudden starved for depth in the outfield. Constanza is hitting .260/.319/.303 with zero homers, 13 RBI and 17 stolen bases at Triple-A. He holds no fantasy value. |
Source: Atlanta Braves on Twitter | |
Tue Mar 26 2013 | 11:11 | Braves optioned OF Constanza to minors |
Braves optioned OF Jose Constanza to Triple-A Gwinnett. |
Constanza reported late to spring training due to a visa issue his native Dominican Republic, so that didn't help his chances of winning a spot on the Opening Day roster. The 29-year-old will serve as outfield depth in the minor leagues. |
Source: Rotoworld.com | |
Fri Mar 15 2013 | 08:26 | Jose Constanza reports to camp |
Jose Constanza has reported to Braves' camp. |
Constanza had been stuck in the Dominican Republic settling an issue with his work visa. The outfielder might face an uphill battle in winning a roster spot. |
Source: Atlanta Braves on Twitter | |
Wed Mar 6 2013 | 08:35 | Constanza still working out visa issue |
The Braves are still waiting for outfielder Jose Constanza to arrive at spring training in Florida. |
Constanza is trying to settle an issue with his work visa and will be stuck in the Dominican Republic until that's all figured out. The 29-year-old is suddenly looking like a longshot to make the Opening Day roster. |
Source: David O'Brien on Twitter | |
Thu Feb 14 2013 | 12:58 | Constanza hasn't arrived in Braves camp |
Jose Constanza has not arrived at Braves camp because he is settling an issue with his work visa. |
The Braves are hoping that he will be cleared to travel to Florida on Friday. Constanza, 29, batted .250/.321/.276 in 86 plate appearances with the Braves last season. He'll be in the running for a bench spot. |
Source: Mark Bowman on Twitter | |
Wed Sep 19 2012 | 22:11 | Jose Constanza goes 2-for-3 with RBI |
Jose Constanza went 2-for-3 with an RBI in Wednesday's win over the Marlins. |
Both knocks were singles for Constanza, who has just one extra-base hit in 21 plate appearances since rejoining the Braves on September 1. Although he was a favorite of manager Fredi Gonzalez in 2011, Constanza will again struggle for a roster spot in 2013. |
Source: Rotoworld.com | |
Tue Jul 31 2012 | 14:48 | Braves option Constanza back to Triple-A |
Braves optioned OF Jose Constanza to Triple-A Gwinnett. |
The 28-year-old has shuttled between Atlanta and Gwinnett all season. This time he's been demoted to make room for Reed Johnson. Constanza may not be back until September, barring an injury. |
Source: Rotoworld.com | |
Mon Jul 23 2012 | 13:39 | Braves recall outfielder Jose Constanza |
Braves recalled OF Jose Constanza from Triple-A Gwinnett. |
Constanza has batted .250 with a .531 OPS in 32 plate appearances this season with Atlanta. The 28-year-old will serve as outfield depth for the second-place Braves and is doubtful to carry any fantasy value.. |
Source: Rotoworld.com | |
Sun Jun 10 2012 | 11:19 | Jose Constanza optioned |
Braves optioned OF Jose Constanza to Triple-A Gwinnett. |
He's hit .250/.250/.281 over 32 at-bats for the Braves this season. Constanza will return to a .288/.363/.381 batting line with eight steals at Gwinnett. |
Source: Rotoworld.com | |
Wed Feb 22 2012 | 11:21 | Constanza could make Braves as reserve OF |
Braves manager Fredi Gonzalez said Wednesday that Jose Constanza "fits" as a potential fifth outfielder. |
Under this scenario, the Braves would go with a bench of Constanza, Eric Hinske, Matt Diaz, Jack Wilson and David Ross. Constanza, 28, predictably cooled down following a hot start last year, but batted .303/.339/.385 with two homers, 10 RBI, seven stolen bases and a .724 OPS over 119 plate appearances. |
Source: David O'Brien on Twitter | |
Sun Sep 4 2011 | 17:29 | Constanza goes 2-for-4 |
Jose Constanza went 2-for-4 with his 10th RBI in Atlanta's win over the Dodgers on Sunday. |
The two-hit day was just Constanza's third in nine starts. No longer the "hot hand," he shouldn't be owned in mixed leagues. |
Source: Rotoworld.com | |