Sat Nov 1 2014 | 23:54 | Tateyama has decided to retire at age 38 |
Tateyama has decided to retire at age 38, the Kyodo news service reports. |
He pitched in Japan last season but appeared in just eight games before an injury. He had a 35-43 record with 27 saves in Japan and had a 5.75 ERA in 61 innings in two seasons in MLB from 2011-2012. |
Fri May 9 2014 | 19:12 | Yankees release hurler Yoshinori Tateyama |
Yankees released RHP Yoshinori Tateyama. |
The 38-year-old right-hander was hit hard in his nine outings with Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre, posting a 6.08 ERA, 1.43 WHIP and 17/3 K/BB ratio over 13 1/3 innings. |
Source: Rotoworld.com | |
Fri Jun 21 2013 | 13:21 | Yoshinori Tateyama acquired by Yankees |
Yankees acquired RHP Yoshinori Tateyama from the Rangers in exchange for future considerations. |
In other words, they'll get some cash. Tateyama has spent all of 2013 at Triple-A Round Rock, where he's posted a 4.24 ERA and 44/10 K/BB ratio over 34 innings. He'll join Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre's bullpen. |
Source: Rotoworld.com | |
Sat Mar 23 2013 | 20:34 | Rangers re-sign Tateyama to minor league deal |
Rangers signed RHP Yoshinori Tateyama to a minor league contract. |
The deal comes just two days after the Rangers released the reliever. The 37-year-old had a 9.00 ERA in 17 innings in 2012. He will serve as minor league bullpen depth. |
Source: MLBlogs.com | |
Thu Mar 21 2013 | 22:31 | Yoshinori Tateyama released |
Rangers released RHP Yoshinori Tateyama. |
Tateyama wasn't going to make the Opening Day roster, so the Rangers will give him a shot to catch on elsewhere. The 37-year-old has posted a 5.75 ERA over 53 appearances the last two seasons with the Rangers. |
Source: Rotoworld.com | |
Fri Mar 1 2013 | 11:22 | Yoshinori Tateyama to throw pen session |
Yoshinori Tateyama (back) will throw a bullpen session Friday. |
Tateyama has been dealing with some lower back stiffness, but it sounds like he's close to getting back on track. He's competing for a middle relief role. |
Source: Fort Worth Star-Telegram | |
Thu Dec 20 2012 | 16:02 | Rangers sign Tateyama to minors contract |
Rangers signed RHP Yoshinori Tateyama to a minor league contract with an invitation to spring training. |
The Rangers declined Tateyama's $1.2 million option for 2013 back in October and are now getting him back on a non-guaranteed deal. If he does well in spring training, he may be able to earn a spot in the Texas bullpen. |
Source: Jeff Wilson on Twitter | |
Wed Nov 7 2012 | 20:41 | Yoshinori Tateyama could return to Rangers |
The Rangers have discussed a minor league contract with Yoshinori Tateyama. |
The team declined Tateyama's $1.2 million option for 2013, but they're evidently interested in bringing him back on a non-guaranteed deal. The righty allowed 19 runs -- 17 earned -- in 17 innings of relief this season for Texas. |
Source: Jeff Wilson on Twitter | |
Tue Oct 30 2012 | 17:05 | Rangers decline option on Tateyama |
Rangers declined RHP Yoshinori Tateyama's $1 million option for 2013. |
Tateyama surrendered 19 runs (17 earned) in 17 innings of relief this season for Texas. The 36-year-old righty may decide to head back to Japan for the 2013 campaign. |
Source: Jeff Wilson on Twitter | |
Sat Sep 1 2012 | 08:06 | Rangers recall Yoshinori Tateyama |
Rangers recalled RHP Yoshinori Tateyama from Triple-A Round Rock. |
The Rangers are adding five players Saturday when rosters expand, and are promoting top prospect Jurickson Profar from Double-A Frisco. Tateyama has an 11.37 ERA in 11 appearances (12 2/3 innings) this season and will be used in middle relief. |
Source: Rotoworld.com | |
Sat Jul 14 2012 | 20:31 | Rangers option Tateyama to Triple-A |
Rangers optioned RHP Yoshinori Tateyama to Triple-A Round Rock. |
The move was made to clear room on the active roster for Luis Martinez, who's being recalled to provide emergency catching depth. Tateyama has registered an 11.37 ERA over 12 2/3 innings with the Rangers this season, and will likely be back with the big club before long. |
Source: Rotoworld.com | |
Fri Jun 29 2012 | 19:44 | Rangers recall Tateyama from Triple-A |
Rangers recalled RHP Yoshinori Tateyama from Triple-A Round Rock. |
Tateyama has been brilliant at Triple-A, but has struggled in his 8 1/3 innings with the big club, registering an 11.88 ERA over 8 1/3 innings earlier this season. He'll be used in a middle relief role until Mark Lowe returns from the DL. |
Source: Rotoworld.com | |
Sat Jun 16 2012 | 16:16 | Rangers option Tateyama to Triple-A |
Rangers optioned RHP Yoshinori Tateyama to Triple-A Round Rock. |
Tateyama struggled in a middle relief role with the Rangers, registering an 11.88 ERA in 8 1/3 innings of work spanning nine appearances. In corresponding moves, Neftali Feliz was moved to the 60-day DL and Justin Grimm was added to the 25-man roster. |
Source: Rotoworld.com | |
Sat Apr 14 2012 | 17:57 | Tateyama activated, optioned to Triple-A |
Rangers activated RHP Yoshinori Tateyama from the 15-day disabled list; optioned him to Triple-A Round Rock. |
Tateyama has been throwing off of a mound with no issues, and will begin his rehab assignment this weekend in Triple-A. He should be ready to return to the Rangers' bullpen by the end of April. |
Source: Rotoworld.com | |
Tue Apr 10 2012 | 19:39 | Yoshinori Tateyama to begin rehab Wed. |
Yoshinori Tateyama (back) will begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Round Rock Wednesday. |
Tateyama has been throwing off a mound with no issues and is ready to try things out in a game. He figures to rejoin the Rangers bullpen in late April. |
Source: Rotoworld.com | |
Sun Apr 8 2012 | 19:56 | Tateyama (back) scheduled for bullpen Tuesday |
Yoshinori Tateyama (back) is scheduled to throw a bullpen session Tuesday. |
Tateyama threw his first bullpen Sunday, and could begin a rehab assignment this week. He remains on track for a late-April return. |
Source: Richard Durrett on Twitter | |
Sun Apr 8 2012 | 18:19 | Tateyama (back) returns to the mound |
Yoshinori Tateyama (back) threw his first bullpen session since March 29 on Sunday. |
Rangers manager Ron Washington said Tateyama is scheduled to begin a rehab assignment as soon as Friday. He could be back by the end of the month. |
Source: Fort Worth Star-Telegram | |
Wed Apr 4 2012 | 13:34 | Rangers place RHP Tateyama (back) on DL |
Rangers placed RHP Yoshinori Tateyama on the 15-day disabled list with back stiffness. |
Tateyama hasn't pitched since last Thursday due to the back issue, so it doesn't come as a big surprise. The move clears the way for Robbie Ross to secure the final spot in the Rangers' bullpen. |
Source: Rotoworld.com | |
Sun Apr 1 2012 | 14:38 | Yoshinori Tateyama could start year on DL |
Yoshinori Tateyama could begin the season on the disabled list due to back stiffness. |
It's not clear how long he's been nursing the ailment. Tateyama holds a 6.30 ERA this spring but has struck out 12 over 10 innings. |
Source: Richard Durrett on Twitter | |
Mon Oct 31 2011 | 18:59 | Rangers exercise option on Tateyama |
Rangers exercised Yoshinori Tateyama's $1 million option for 2012. |
An easy choice given the reasonable terms. Though he struggled a bit down the stretch, Tateyama pitched well in his first season stateside, posting a 4.50 ERA and 43/11 K/BB ratio over 44 innings. He'll pitch out of the Rangers' bullpen again in 2012. |
Source: John Blake on Twitter | |