Sun Aug 3 2014 | 14:55 | Abreu outrighted to Triple-A Fresno on Sunday |
Abreu was outrighted to Triple-A Fresno on Sunday, Chris Cotillo of MLB Daily Dish reports. |
Rather than opt for free agency, Abreu decided to remain in the Giants organization with Fresno. He's just a filler player at this stage of his career, with little chance of seeing extended duty in the majors anytime soon. |
Tue Jul 29 2014 | 17:06 | Giants designate Tony Abreu for assignment |
Giants designated INF Tony Abreu for assignment. |
Abreu was only up in the majors for a couple of days and didn't manage a hit in four plate appearances. |
Source: Rotoworld.com | |
Fri Jul 25 2014 | 18:52 | Giants purchase contract of Tony Abreu |
Giants purchased the contract of INF Tony Abreu from Triple-A Fresno. |
Abreu was given his release from the Giants just a few days ago, but with the recent injuries to Marco Scutaro and Ehire Adrianza, he finds his way quickly back to the organization and on the big league roster. He'll share time at second base with Dan Uggla for the time being. |
Source: Rotoworld.com | |
Mon Jul 21 2014 | 18:40 | Tony Abreu opts out of minor league deal |
Giants released INF Tony Abreu. |
Abreu opted out of his contract, presumably when he found out the club had signed Dan Uggla. The veteran infielder batted .281 with six homers and 29 RBI in 64 games for Triple-A Fresno. He should be able to net another minor league deal quickly. |
Source: Rotoworld.com | |
Fri Mar 28 2014 | 18:30 | Giants bring back Abreu on minor league deal |
Giants signed INF Tony Abreu to a minor league contract. |
The team released Abreu earlier in the week, but he cleared waivers and re-signed with the team on a minor league deal. He'll report to Triple-A Fresno and could be called up mid-season if the team needs a utility infielder. |
Source: Rotoworld.com | |
Sun Mar 23 2014 | 13:39 | Giants release INF Tony Abreu |
Giants released INF Tony Abreu. |
Abreu had a shot to make the team this spring with Marco Scutaro sidelined, but the infielder hit just .179/.220/.179 in Cactus League play. He'll likely catch on as infield depth elsewhere. |
Source: Rotoworld.com | |
Fri Jan 17 2014 | 11:38 | Tony Abreu, Giants avoid arbitration |
Giants avoided arbitration with INF Tony Abreu by agreeing to a one-year, $745,000 contract. |
It was Abreu's first season of arbitration eligibility. The veteran infielder batted .268/.301/.442 with a pair of homers over 53 games for the Giants in 2013 and will serve as a backup at second and third base in 2014. |
Source: Joel Sherman on Twitter | |
Sun Sep 1 2013 | 12:07 | Giants activate Tony Abreu from disabled list |
Giants activated INF Tony Abreu from the 15-day disabled list. |
Abreu has been sidelined since late July with bursitis in his left knee. The defensive-minded 28-year-old has slashed .266/.306/.418 with a homer and seven RBI in 79 at-bats for the Giants this season. |
Source: Rotoworld.com | |
Mon Jul 29 2013 | 20:24 | Tony Abreu (knee) lands on disabled list |
Giants placed INF Tony Abreu on the 15-day disabled list with a left knee bursitis. |
Abreu has dealt with ongoing knee issues since spring training and has been icing it heavily in recent weeks. It's not clear at this point how long he'll be sidelined. |
Source: Rotoworld.com | |
Thu Jul 4 2013 | 00:37 | Tony Abreu doubles, homers in loss to Reds |
Tony Abreu went 2-for-5 with a double and a home run in the Giants' loss to the Reds on Wednesday. |
Abreu now has seven doubles to go with his first home run on the year. Abreu is hitting .326 in 46 at-bats but doesn't have a home on the infield as it stands, limiting whatever fantasy value the journeyman might have. |
Source: Rotoworld.com | |
Wed Jun 12 2013 | 22:29 | Tony Abreu goes 3-for-5 Wednesday |
Making his first start in place of the injured Marco Scutaro, Tony Abreu went 3-for-5 with three runs scored in Wednesday's loss to the Pirates. |
Abreu also had a double in Tuesday's game. Scutaro could possibly be out for a while, and Abreu has surely earned more start with tonight's showing. It's possible he could develop some NL-only value. |
Source: Rotoworld.com | |
Sat Jun 8 2013 | 17:48 | Giants activate Tony Abreu from the 60-day DL |
Giants activated INF Tony Abreu from the 60-day disabled list. |
Abreu has been sidelined since mid-February because of a severely strained quadriceps muscle. He will serve as a utility infielder for the Giants going forward and is doubtful to carry any sort of fantasy value. |
Source: Rotoworld.com | |
Wed May 29 2013 | 20:37 | Tony Abreu moved to 60-day DL |
Giants transferred INF Tony Abreu from the 15-day disabled list to the 60-day disabled list. |
Abreu is working his way back from a strained quad. He's eligible to return now, so this is just a procedural move. |
Source: Rotoworld.com | |
Fri May 3 2013 | 18:19 | Abreu (quad) begins rehab assignment |
Tony Abreu (quad) will begin a minor league rehab assignment Friday with Triple-A Fresno. |
Abreu began the season on the disabled list with a strained quad. The 28-year-old could serve as a utility infielder with the big club once he's back to full health. |
Source: Amy Gutierrez on Twitter | |
Wed Apr 17 2013 | 20:51 | Tony Abreu plays in extended spring |
Tony Abreu (quad, knee) played six innings in an extended spring training game on Tuesday. |
Abreu had a good shot to make the Opening Day roster but missed most of spring training with quad and knee ailments. It's not clear how much longer he'll be sidelined. |
Source: Giants.mlb.com | |
Sat Mar 30 2013 | 08:39 | Giants add Tony Abreu (quad) to 15-day DL |
Giants placed INF Tony Abreu on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to March 22, with a strained quad. |
Source: Rotoworld.com | |
Sun Mar 10 2013 | 23:19 | Tony Abreu (quad) set for Cactus League debut |
Tony Abreu (quad) will make his Cactus League debut Monday against the Rangers. |
Abreu has been sidelined the last month with a strained quad, but the Giants have finally cleared him to return. Assuming he can avoid setbacks, he'll be a strong candidate for a utility role this season. |
Source: San Jose Mercury News | |
Sat Feb 16 2013 | 14:46 | Tony Abreu dealing with quad strain |
Tony Abreu has been diagnosed with a quad strain in spring training. |
The injury isn't considered serious and Abreu is expected to be cleared to return by next week. The 28-year-old was claimed off waivers earlier this month and should continue to serve as infield depth with the Giants. |
Source: Andrew Baggarly on Twitter | |
Mon Feb 4 2013 | 16:59 | Giants claim INF Tony Abreu off waivers |
Giants claimed INF Tony Abreu off waivers from the Royals. |
Abreu was designated for assignment by the Royals late last month. The 28-year-old owns a .252/.280/.355 batting line in the majors and will serve as infield depth. |
Source: Rotoworld.com | |
Fri Jan 25 2013 | 14:21 | Tony Abreu designated for assignment |
Royals designated INF Tony Abreu for assignment. |
The move was made to clear a spot on the 40-man roster to accommodate George Kottaras. Abreu, 28, batted .257/.284/.357 over 22 games for the Royals last season. He should clear waivers. |
Source: Rotoworld.com | |