Tue Jan 21 2014 | 14:42 | White Sox sign RHP Putnam to minors deal |
White Sox signed RHP Zach Putnam to a minor league contract with an invitation to spring training. |
Putnam appeared in five games with the Cubs last season, but spent most of the year in the minors before undergoing surgery in August to have bone spurs removed from his elbow. The 26-year-old will likely serve as bullpen depth in Triple-A. |
Source: Jon Morosi on Twitter | |
Wed Oct 9 2013 | 11:34 | Cubs outright RHP Putnam to Triple-A |
Cubs activated RHP Zach Putnam from the 60-day disabled list; sent him outright to Triple-A Iowa. |
Putnam had season-ending surgery in August to have bone spurs removed from his elbow. The 26-year-old allowed seven runs over 3 1/3 innings with the Cubs prior to the injury. |
Source: Rotoworld.com | |
Sat Aug 3 2013 | 13:40 | Putnam undergoes surgery to remove bone spurs |
Zach Putnam underwent surgery Friday to have bone spurs removed from his elbow. |
Putnam has been on the disabled list since June 12 with right elbow soreness. It's not clear how much longer he'll be sidelined due to the surgery, but he remains without a timetable to return. |
Source: Bruce Miles on Twitter | |
Wed Jun 12 2013 | 11:09 | Cubs place RHP Putnam (elbow) on DL |
Cubs placed RHP Zach Putnam on the 15-day disabled list with right elbow soreness. |
Putnam left Tuesday's game with elbow soreness and is scheduled to undergo an MRI. The Cubs have called up Brooks Raley to replace him on the active roster. |
Source: Paul Sullivan on Twitter | |
Tue Jun 11 2013 | 23:59 | Zach Putnam to get MRI on elbow |
Zach Putnam will receive an MRI on his right elbow. |
Putnam had to leave Tuesday's game after three batters because the elbow was barking at him. He's dealt with bone spurs, so it's likely a recurrence of that issue. |
Source: Gordon Wittenmyer on Twitter | |
Tue Jun 11 2013 | 23:03 | Zach Putnam leaves game with injury |
Zach Putnam left Tuesday's appearance against the Reds with an undisclosed injury. |
Putnam was looked at by the Cubs' trainer after giving up three straight hits -- including a homer -- to start the eighth, and he eventually was escorted to the clubhouse. The team should update his status before long. |
Source: Gordon Wittenmyer on Twitter | |
Thu May 30 2013 | 11:06 | Cubs add Zach Putnam to major league 'pen |
Cubs purchased the contract of RHP Zach Putnam from Triple-A Iowa. |
Putnam has posted a 3.26 ERA and 22/6 K/BB ratio in 19 1/3 innings this season at the Triple-A level. He will operate as a middle reliever for the big-league Cubs. |
Source: Rotoworld.com | |
Sat Jan 5 2013 | 11:55 | Cubs re-sign Putnam to minor league deal |
Cubs re-signed RHP Zach Putnam to a minor league contract. |
A fifth-round pick in 2008, Putnam was non-tendered by the Cubs after being claimed off waivers in early November. The 25-year-old appeared in just two games with the Rockies in 2012, but posted a 4.15 ERA with 49 strikeouts over 60 2/3 innings at the Triple-A level. He should be a candidate for a bullpen spot in spring training. |
Source: Rotoworld.com | |
Fri Nov 30 2012 | 21:13 | Cubs non-tender Zach Putnam |
Cubs non-tendered RHP Zach Putnam. |
Putnam, a 5th round pick from the 2008 draft, was claimed off of waivers from the Rockies in early November. He should have no problem finding a team willing to give him a shot at a middle relief job during the spring. |
Source: Rotoworld.com | |
Fri Nov 2 2012 | 15:08 | Zach Putnam claimed by Cubs |
Cubs claimed RHP Zach Putnam off waivers from the Rockies. |
Putnam has been up briefly with the Rockies the last two years but has spent most of the time at Triple-A, where he posted a 4.15 ERA with 49 strikeouts over 60 2/3 innings this season. He'll get a shot at a middle relief job. |
Source: Rotoworld.com | |
Wed Jun 27 2012 | 18:42 | Rockies option Putnam |
Rockies optioned RHP Zach Putnam to Triple-A Colorado Springs. |
Putnam has allowed three hits and a walk (but no runs) in two appearances this season with the big-league Rockies. He should be given another shot later this summer. |
Source: Rotoworld.com | |
Mon Jun 25 2012 | 20:38 | Zach Putnam recalled |
Rockies recalled RHP Zach Putnam from Triple-A Colorado Springs. |
He's taking the roster spot of Alex White. Putnam pitched a scoreless inning in his lone appearance with the Rox earlier this season. He'll work the middle innings. |
Source: Rotoworld.com | |
Wed Apr 25 2012 | 19:12 | Zach Putnam optioned |
Rockies optioned RHP Zach Putnam to Triple-A Colorado Springs. |
Putnam pitched a scoreless inning in the second game of Wednesday's doubleheader. He should get another shot with the big club at some point later this season. |
Source: Rotoworld.com | |
Wed Apr 25 2012 | 11:14 | Rockies recall RHP Putnam from Triple-A |
Rockies recalled RHP Zach Putnam from Triple-A Colorado Springs. |
He'll be the 26th player for Wednesday's doubleheader against the Pirates. Putnam, who was acquired from the Indians in the Kevin Slowey deal, had a 1.23 ERA and 11/3 K/BB ratio over 7 1/3 innings with the Sky Sox. |
Source: Rotoworld.com | |
Tue Apr 24 2012 | 17:51 | Rockies to add Putnam on Wednesday |
The Rockies will add reliever Zach Putnam to their active roster for Wednesday's doubleheader. |
MLB's new collective bargaining agreement allows teams to carry 26 players for a traditional doubleheader, so the Rockies will take advantage Wednesday vs. the Pirates. Putnam, 24, has registered a 1.23 ERA in 7 1/3 innings this season at Triple-A Colorado Springs. |
Source: Denver Post | |
Fri Mar 23 2012 | 14:14 | Zach Putnam optioned |
Rockies optioned RHP Zach Putnam to Triple-A Colorado Springs. |
Putnam posted a 3.65 ERA and 68/23 K/BB ratio over 69 innings in relief with Triple-A Columbus in the Indians organization last season. He'll have a shot to crack the big league roster at some point this season. The Rockies also, among other moves, sent top prospect Nolan Arenado to minor league camp. |
Source: Rotoworld.com | |
Fri Mar 16 2012 | 22:42 | Rockies' Putnam dealing with tender elbow |
Rockies' prospect right-hander Zach Putnam (elbow) pitched in a minor league game on Friday. |
Putnam, who was acquired from the Indians for Kevin Slowey in January, has been sidelined for the past week with a tender elbow. Barring any setbacks, the 24-year-old right-hander could be in the mix for one of the final two spots in the Rockies' bullpen. |
Source: Denver Post | |
Fri Jan 20 2012 | 16:36 | Rockies acquire RHP Putnam from Twins |
Rockies acquired RHP Zach Putnam from the Twins for RHP Kevin Slowey. |
The Rockies have built up plenty of starting pitching depth this offseason, so they did well to sell from a strength. Besides, Slowey was a very poor fit for Coors Field. Putnam made eight relief appearances with the Indians last season as a September call-up after posting a 3.65 ERA and 68/23 K/BB ratio over 69 innings in relief with Triple-A Columbus. The 24-year-old right-hander was recently ranked as the Indians' No. 10 prospect by Baseball America. He should be ready to contribute in the Rockies' bullpen in 2012. |
Source: Rotoworld.com | |