Sat Apr 26 2014 | 16:20 | Chad Tracy retires from baseball at age 33 |
Chad Tracy has retired from baseball. |
The news comes from Chris Cotillo at MLB Daily Dish. Tracy, 33, was released by the Angels near the end of spring training after failing to claim a reserve role. He batted .274/.333/.439 over parts of nine MLB seasons. |
Source: MLB Daily Dish | |
Sun Mar 23 2014 | 12:22 | Angels release INF Chad Tracy |
Angels released INF Chad Tracy. |
Tracy slashed just .202/.243/.326 with four homers and 11 RBI in 136 plate appearances with the Nationals last year. He'll scrounge around for a job as Triple-A infield depth. |
Source: Rotoworld.com | |
Wed Mar 12 2014 | 18:55 | Tracy goes 2-for-4 against the Rangers |
Chad Tracy went 2-for-4 with two doubles and three RBI against the Rangers on Wednesday. |
Tracy doubled home two in the fourth inning and another in the sixth. He wasn't hitting much entering Wednesday's action. The 33-year-old is trying to join the Angels as a left-handed bench bat but it's hard to see there being enough room on the roster for him. |
Source: Rotoworld.com | |
Wed Jan 29 2014 | 10:33 | Angels sign INF Tracy to minor league deal |
Angels signed INF Chad Tracy to a minor league contract with an invitation to spring training. |
Tracy turns 34 in March and hit just .202/.243/.326 with four homers and 11 RBI in 136 plate appearances with the Nationals last year. He'll attempt to win a job as a left-handed bench bat. |
Source: Dan Connolly on Twitter | |
Wed Jan 29 2014 | 09:08 | Orioles sign Chad Tracy to minors deal |
Orioles signed INF Chad Tracy to a minor league contract with an invitation to spring training. |
Tracy turns 34 in May and hit just .202/.243/.326 in 136 plate appearances with the Nationals last season. He'll attempt to win a job as a left-handed bench bat. |
Source: Dan Connolly on Twitter | |
Sat Sep 28 2013 | 22:58 | Chad Tracy homers to lead Nats over D'Backs |
Chad Tracy blasted his fourth home run of the season on Saturday, helping to power the Nationals to a 2-0 victory over the Diamondbacks in Arizona. |
Tracy finished the evening 2-for-3. His solo shot off Brandon McCarthy in the seventh inning increased the Nationals advantage to 2-0. The 33-year-old utility man has struggled in limited at-bats this season, hitting just .202/.243/.326 with four homers and 11 RBI in 129 at-bats. His days of fantasy relevancy are long gone. |
Source: Rotoworld.com | |
Wed Aug 14 2013 | 10:22 | Chad Tracy (neck) makes pinch-hit appearance |
Chad Tracy (neck) made a pinch-hit appearance in Tuesday's game against the Giants. |
It was his first game action since he was scratched on Friday due to neck stiffness. The Nationals will continue to evaluate him on a day-to-day basis moving forward. |
Source: Rotoworld.com | |
Fri Aug 9 2013 | 19:07 | Chad Tracy dealing with neck stiffness |
Chad Tracy was scratched from Friday's lineup against the Braves due to a stiff neck. |
Tracy was originally scheduled to start at first base in order to give Adam LaRoche a second day off, but his neck issue changed those plans. Consider him day-to-day for now. |
Source: CSNWashington.com | |
Sun Jun 23 2013 | 08:37 | Chad Tracy appears as pinch-hitter |
Chad Tracy grounded out as a pinch-hitter Saturday. |
Tracy had been dealing with a strain in his midsection. It's not a long-term concern. |
Source: Rotoworld.com | |
Wed Jun 19 2013 | 23:38 | Chad Tracy dealing with some discomfort |
Chad Tracy is dealing with a strain in his midsection. |
Tracy said he was available to pinch-hit Wednesday, but he thinks he might have to deal with the discomfort for a few days. It shouldn't be a long-term concern. |
Source: Adam Kilgore on Twitter | |
Sat May 18 2013 | 01:42 | Chad Tracy homers to lead Nationals |
Pinch-hitter Chad Tracy homered off Huston Street in the top of the 10th inning to lead the Nationals to a 6-5 win over the Padres on Friday. |
Incredibly, it was the first RBI for a Nationals pinch-hitter in 42 games this season. It was also the sixth homer surrendered by Street in 17 1/3 innings, tripling his total from his 39 innings pitched last year. |
Source: Rotoworld.com | |
Mon Feb 25 2013 | 12:23 | Chad Tracy has bruised biceps |
Chad Tracy has been scratched from the next two Grapefruit League games due to a bruised triceps. |
Tracy suffered the injury when he was hit by a pitch Sunday. "If this was the regular season, I'd be back in there today," he said. "But no sense pushing it right now." |
Source: Nats Insider | |
Sat Jan 26 2013 | 13:39 | Chad Tracy (knee) ready for spring training |
Chad Tracy told reporters Saturday that he's fully recovered from offseason knee surgery. |
Tracy is three months removed from the arthroscopic procedure and expects to be medically cleared for spring training. He signed a one-year, $1 million extension in August and should return as a useful pinch-hitter for the Nationals after batting .269/.343/.441 with three home runs, 14 RBI and a .784 OPS in 105 plate appearances. |
Source: Amanda Comak on Twitter | |
Thu Oct 25 2012 | 16:35 | Chad Tracy undergoes knee surgery |
Chad Tracy underwent arthroscopic surgery on his left knee Thursday. |
Tracy should be fine for spring training. The 32-year-old was a useful pinch-hitter in limited duty this season, batting .269/.343/.441 with three home runs, 14 RBI and a .784 OPS in 105 plate appearances. He signed a one-year extension with the Nationals in August. |
Source: Washington Nationals on Twitter | |
Sat Jul 7 2012 | 13:54 | Tracy (groin) scratched from rehab assignment |
Chad Tracy (groin) was scratched from his rehab appearance Saturday at High-A Potomac. |
Tracy experienced a minor setback and could return to the lineup Sunday. The 32-year-old has been out since late May with a torn right abductor muscle. |
Source: Dan Kolko on Twitter | |
Wed Jul 4 2012 | 13:29 | Tracy (groin) begins rehab stint Wednesday |
Chad Tracy (groin) will begin a minor league rehab assignment Wednesday with High-A Potomac. |
Tracy will serve as the designated hitter and bat second. The veteran infielder has been sidelined since late May follow surgery to repair a right abductor muscle. |
Source: Dan Kolko on Twitter | |
Tue Jun 19 2012 | 19:31 | Chad Tracy ahead of schedule |
Chad Tracy (groin) is recovering ahead of schedule and should be back shortly after the All-Star break. |
Tracy has been out since late May with a torn right abductor muscle that requires surgery. He was batting .265/.327/.510 with three homers over 55 plate appearances before the injury. |
Source: Nationals.mlb.com | |
Mon May 28 2012 | 11:07 | Nationals place Chad Tracy on DL |
Nationals placed INF Chad Tracy on the 15-day disabled list with a groin injury. |
Tracy was hoping to remain active but couldn't get over the soreness in his groin and will likely be out for three weeks. He's batting .265/.327/.510 so far this year. |
Source: Rotoworld.com | |
Sun May 27 2012 | 17:44 | Tracy (groin) scheduled for MRI on Tuesday |
Chad Tracy (groin) will undergo an MRI on Tuesday. |
Tracy's injury was initially reported as a breaking up of scar tissue, but it sounds like he's dealing with something more significant. The Nationals are expected decide Tuesday whether to place him on the disabled list. |
Source: Amanda Comak on Twitter | |
Sun May 27 2012 | 14:54 | Chad Tracy still sore |
Chad Tracy (groin) will decide Monday whether to place Chad Tracy on the disabled list. |
Tracy is still sore from a groin injury that he suffered Saturday. We'll update his status when more is known. |
Source: William Ladson on Twitter | |