Sat Nov 1 2014 | 16:38 | Whelan signed minor league contract with Athletics on Saturday |
Whelan signed a minor league contract with the Athletics on Saturday, Matt Eddy of Baseball America reports. |
Whelan pitched in one game with the Tigers last season, allowing two runs on three hits over 1.1 innings. He spent most of the season with Triple-A Toledo, where he put up some good numbers witha 2.70 ERA and 1.18 WHIP over 43.1 innings, but was also used as a closer and converted 20 saves. The contract could include an invite to spring training, but the report doesn't indicate whether or not that is the case. |
Tue Aug 19 2014 | 16:41 | Whelan cleared waivers and accepted outright assignment to Tripl... |
Whelan cleared waivers and accepted an outright assignment to Triple-A Toledo on Tuesday, James Schmehl of MLive.com reports. |
Whelan will act as depth to a bullpen that has endured its share of strife this season. In 37 appearances at Toledo, he's racked up 20 saves with a 2.45 ERA, 1.147 WHIP, and 49:18 K:BB in 40.1 innings. |
Sat Aug 16 2014 | 23:09 | Whelan designated for assignment |
Whelan has been designated for assignment. |
The move frees up a 40-man roster spot for Jim Johnson, while the Tigers will likely outright Whelan to Toledo and keep him with their Triple-A affiliate if he passes through waivers. |
Wed Aug 13 2014 | 16:29 | Whelan optioned to Triple-A Toledo on Wednesday |
Whelan was optioned to Triple-A Toledo on Wednesday. |
Whelan was added to the MLB squad prior to Monday's series opener with the Pirates, after the bullpen had been heavily taxed in recent games. The 30-year-old surrendered two runs over 1.1 innings in his Tigers debut, giving the team little reason to keep him around much longer. Buck Farmer was recalled from Double-A Erie to start Wednesday's game and take Whelan's spot on the active roster. |
Sun Aug 10 2014 | 21:34 | The Tigers called up Whelan from Triple-A Toledo following Sunda... |
The Tigers called up Whelan from Triple-A Toledo following Sunday's game, John Wagner of The Toledo Blade reports. |
Whelan was a minor league free agent looking for a team this offseason, but he earned his second trip to the majors by posting a 1.85 ERA and 48:16 K:BB ratio over 39 innings out of Toledo's bullpen. Whelan served as the closer for Toledo, but he will likely pitch in middle relief with the big club. |
Sat Feb 22 2014 | 11:48 | Tigers ink Kevin Whelan to minor league deal |
Tigers signed RHP Kevin Whelan to a minor league contract. |
Whelan was a former top prospect of the Tigers, selected in the fourth round of the 2005 draft, then dealt to the Yankees in the Gary Sheffield trade. He posted a 4.97 ERA, 1.50 WHIP and 73/33 K/BB ratio over 50 2/3 innings at Triple-A Louisville in 2013, and will represent organizational bullpen depth for the Tigers. |
Source: Matt Eddy on Twitter | |
Wed Jan 2 2013 | 21:22 | Kevin Whelan lands in Cincy |
Reds signed RHP Kevin Whelan to a minor league contract. |
Whelan posted a 3.55 ERA with 36 strikeouts over 25 1/3 frames this past season at Triple-A for the Yankees, but his control problems (16 walks) continued. He'll represent minor league depth. |
Source: Rotoworld.com | |
Wed Feb 1 2012 | 16:09 | Yankees outright Kevin Whelan to Triple-A |
Yankees sent RHP Kevin Whelan outright to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre. |
Whelan was designated for assignment last week and drew no interest on waivers. The 28-year-old right-hander had a 2.75 ERA in 52 1/3 minor league innings last year. |
Source: Anthony McCarron on Twitter | |
Thu Jan 26 2012 | 14:21 | Yanks designate RHP Whelan for assignment |
Yankees designated RHP Kevin Whelan for assignment. |
He was cleared to make room for the newly-signed Hiroki Kuroda on the 40-man roster. Whelan made two appearances with the Yankees last season, but spent the majority of the year with Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre, posting a 54/14 K/BB ratio over 52 1/3 innings. The 28-year-old could draw some interest on waivers. |
Source: Rotoworld.com | |
Wed Jun 15 2011 | 18:48 | Yanks option Whelan to Triple-A |
Yankees optioned RHP Kevin Whelan to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre. |
Whelan spent a little under a week with the big league Yanks, allowing one earned run in two relief appearances. He should be back up later this season. |
Source: Rotoworld.com | |