Sat Mar 28 2015 | 21:20 | Rice re-assigned by Mets to their minor-league camp Saturday |
Rice was re-assigned by the Mets to their minor-league camp Saturday, Mike Vorkunov of the Star-Ledger reports. |
Rice had a shot to earn a lefty bullpen role but struggled this spring. His demotion leaves Sean Gilmartin and Dario Alvarez as the only two lefty bullpen arms in camp. |
Thu Mar 12 2015 | 00:03 | Rice |
Rice, attempting to make the Mets out of spring training had a rough outing Wednesday, allowing three hits and two walks while also having a throwing error on a pickoff, ESPN New York reports. |
With Josh Edgin dealing with arm/elbow woes, Rice, who missed the second half of last season after needing surgery to repair a bone spur, has a shot to earn a roster spot with a strong spring. He is batting Rule 5 pick Sean Gilmartin, Jack Leathersich and Dario Alvarez, none of whom have had a particularly strong camp. |
Fri Oct 31 2014 | 18:00 | Rice outrighted to Triple-A Las Vegas on Friday but decided to b... |
Rice was outrighted to Triple-A Las Vegas on Friday but decided to be become a free agent, Adam Rubin of ESPN reports. |
Rice had the option to stick with the Mets and accept his assignment, but decided instead to explore his options in free agency. He is now free to sign with whatever team he chooses. |
Tue Jul 22 2014 | 14:57 | Rice headed for elbow surgery |
Scott Rice will undergo season-ending elbow surgery Wednesday in New York. |
Rice will have a bone spur removed and a nerve relocated, so he's looking at a four-month rehab process. The 32-year-old southpaw was used heavily by the Mets last season, but he struggled to the tune of a 5.93 ERA over 13 2/3 innings this season prior to being demoted to Triple-A last month. |
Source: Marc Carig on Twitter | |
Tue Jun 10 2014 | 22:49 | Scott Rice optioned to Triple-A |
Mets optioned LHP Scott Rice to Triple-A Las Vegas. |
Rice was solid for the Mets last year while making 73 appearances, but he's put up an ugly 5.93 ERA while walking 12 over 13 2/3 relief innings this season. Gonzalez Germen was activated from the DL in a corresponding move. |
Source: Rotoworld.com | |
Sat May 10 2014 | 04:15 | Scott Rice returned to action on Friday May 9 |
Scott Rice returned to action on Friday May 9. |
Source: Rotoworld.com | |
Wed May 7 2014 | 10:13 | Scott Rice dealing with back issue |
Scott Rice is unavailable to pitch Wednesday due to a back issue. |
It sounds like a day-to-day injury. Rice has struggled out of the Mets' bullpen so far this season, posting a 6.14 ERA over 16 appearances. |
Source: Marc Carig on Twitter | |
Thu Oct 31 2013 | 12:37 | Mets activate Scott Rice from the 60-day DL |
Mets activated LHP Scott Rice from the 60-day disabled list. |
Rice had season-ending surgery for a sports hernia in early September. He should be recovered by the spring. |
Source: Rotoworld.com | |
Mon Sep 9 2013 | 19:01 | Scott Rice placed on 60-day DL |
Mets placed LHP Scott Rice on the 60-day disabled list with a sports hernia. |
It's a procedural move in order to clear room on the 40-man roster. Rice will undergo season-ending surgery this week. |
Source: Rotoworld.com | |
Sat Sep 7 2013 | 09:08 | Scott Rice to undergo season-ending surgery |
Scott Rice will undergo season-ending surgery to repair a sports hernia. |
Mets manager Terry Collins said Rice has been pitching through the injury for several weeks already. The 31-year-old lefty has appeared in a league-leading 73 games this year, posting a 3.71 ERA, 1.35 WHIP and 41/27 K/BB ratio in 51 innings. He's expected to be 100% for the start of spring training next season. |
Source: Mlb.com | |
Wed Apr 4 2012 | 08:46 | Dodgers reassign LHP Rice to minors |
Dodgers reassigned LHP Scott Rice to minor league camp. |
Rice had a 3.48 ERA and 9/3 K/BB ratio over 10 1/3 innings this spring, but the Dodgers ultimately went with Josh Lindblom for the final bullpen spot. The Dodgers also reassigned infielders Luis Cruz and Josh Fields to minor league camp. |
Source: Rotoworld.com | |
Tue Dec 13 2011 | 19:41 | Dodgers re-signed LHP Rice to minors deal |
Dodgers re-signed LHP Scott Rice to a minor league contract. |
He'll also get an invite to spring training. Rice, 30, compiled a solid 1.95 ERA and 42/17 K/BB ratio over 50 2/3 innings with Double-A Chattanooga this past season. He'll likely function as organizational depth again in 2012. |
Source: Rotoworld.com | |
Wed Dec 15 2010 | 13:11 | Rice signed to minor league deal |
Cubs signed LHP Scott Rice to a minor league contract. |
Rice fared well at Double-A last season but posted an ugly 6.75 ERA, 1.89 WHIP and 15/15 K/BB ratio over 22 2/3 innings at Triple-A. Given that he's 29, that's not encouraging for his odds of cracking the opening day roster. He'll simply be an extra bullpen arm in spring training. |