RAY BLACK NEWS

Scrubbed from 40-man roster The Brewers outrighted Black to their alternate training site Tuesday.

Impact Black will remain with the organization after he wasn't claimed by any of baseball's other 29 teams upon being exposed to waivers. The hard-throwing righty reliever has shown some intriguing skills during his time in the Giants and Brewers organizations, but injuries have prevented him from establishing himself as a mainstay in the big leagues.

MARCH 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Back in action Black (elbow) threw a scoreless inning of relief in Thursday's exhibition game.

Impact Black missed nearly three weeks of action with his injury, but he returned to the mound Thursday and threw a clean frame. He has not allowed a run in three appearances this spring and remains in the mix for a spot in the Brewers' bullpen.

MARCH 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Expected to pitch Thursday Black (elbow) appears on track to rejoin the Brewers' Cactus League pitching schedule Thursday against the Giants, Adam McCalvy of MLB.com reports.

Impact Since making his second spring appearance March 5, Black has been in recovery mode from right elbow inflammation. Black was able to face hitters in live batting practice Monday without any complications, so the injury appears to be mostly in the rearview mirror at this point. Because of the time he missed, however, Black may not have a strong case for winning a spot in the Brewers' Opening Day bullpen.

MARCH 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Set to throw live batting practice Black (elbow) is scheduled to throw live batting practice Monday, Tom Haudricourt of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports.

Impact The 30-year-old has been sidelined by right elbow inflammation since March 9, but he appears to be nearing a return to game action. Black has less than two weeks to ramp up before Opening Day, so he may need a strong showing Monday to have a chance of being ready for April 1.

MARCH 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Nearing return to mound Black (elbow) is expected to resume throwing off a mound by the end of the week, Will Sammon of The Athletic reports.

Impact Black has apparently been cleared to resume a throwing program after he was shut down last week with right elbow inflammation. As a reliever, Black likely won't need extended time to fully ramp up, but the time he's already missed during the Cactus League slate may be a significant blow to his chances of cracking the Brewers' Opening Day bullpen.

MARCH 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Battling elbow inflammation Manager Craig Counsell said Black won't throw for the next few days while he recovers from elbow inflammation, Will Sammon of The Athletic reports.

Impact Counsell said that Black's elbow issue cropped up during his most recent Cactus League outing Friday, when his fastball dropped from 98.1 miles per hour from the beginning of his appearance to the 90-to-92 mph range by the end, according to Adam McCalvy of MLB.com reports. The Brewers are hopeful a brief respite will be all Black needs to overcome the elbow issue, but the shutdown period could still jeopardize his availability for Opening Day.

MARCH 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Cards, Brewers split pair as both games go extra innings

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SEPTEMBER 15, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Milwaukee Brewers place Ray Black on Injured List with rotator cuff injury The hard throwing right hander is out of minor league options.

JULY 21, 2020 • BREWCREWBALL.COM

Dealing with shoulder issue Brewers manager Craig Counsell said that Black was removed from Sunday's intrasquad game after experiencing tightness in his throwing shoulder, Will Sammon of The Athletic reports.

Impact While the Brewers have yet to determine the severity of Black's injury, Counsell acknowledged that the right-hander's status for Friday's season opener versus the Cubs is "in jeopardy, for sure." Black is vying for a bullpen gig on the 30-man roster Opening Day roster and is likely to see most of his work in the middle innings when healthy.

JULY 20, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Exits intrasquad game early Black was removed from Sunday's intrasquad matchup for an undisclosed reason, Tom Haudricourt of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports.

Impact Black was briefly examined by the training staff after throwing a fastball that was well below his normal velocity, and they decided to remove him from the game as a result. The nature and severity of the injury are unclear. Whether Black will miss any time as a result remains to be seen.

JULY 19, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Overcomes back injury Brewers pitching coach Chris Hook said Sunday that Black is in "top shape" for summer camp after missing time in spring training with a minor back injury, Adam McCalvy of MLB.com r...

Impact Black only missed a few workouts before spring training was halted in mid-March due to the COVID-19 pandemic, so it's no surprise that he's fully healthy following a nearly four-month layoff. With all teams carrying 30-man rosters into Opening Day in late July, Black should have be in good position to earn a spot in the Milwaukee bullpen after receiving a look from the big club late in the 2019 campaign.

JULY 5, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

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FEBRUARY 20, 2020 • REVIEWINGTHEBREW.COM

Ray helps D'backs avoid sweep, beat Brewers 5-2

Ray helps D'backs avoid sweep, beat Brewers 5-2

AUGUST 29, 2019

Brewers place Jeffress on injured list, recall Black

Milwaukee Brewers reliever Jeremey Jeffress heads to the injured list due to a strained left hip

AUGUST 25, 2019

Brewers recall RHP Ray Black, option RHP Jake Faria to Triple-A

The Milwaukee Brewers recalled right-handed pitcher Ray Black from Triple-A San Antonio on Wednesday

AUGUST 14, 2019

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DECEMBER 20, 2016

New York Yankees Reported To Be In Pursuit Of Jose Quintana

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DECEMBER 20, 2016

San Francisco Giants: A Role for Ray Black in 2017?

Even after signing Mark Melancon, the San Francisco Giants could use more bullpen help. Could they add hard-throwing minor leaguer Ray Blac...

DECEMBER 20, 2016