TY BUTTREY NEWS

Assigned to minors camp Buttrey was assigned to minor-league spring training Monday, Daniel Kramer of MLB.com reports.

Impact Buttrey held his own while at big-league camp, surrendering one run on five hits while striking out five over five frames. He'll now set his sights on preparing for the 2024 minor-league campaign and figures to begin the year at Triple-A Tacoma.

MARCH 18 • ROTOWIRE

Cut by 'Stros The Astros released Buttrey on Tuesday, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.

Impact After putting up a 5.40 ERA and 1.83 WHIP through 13.1 innings with Triple-A Sugar Land, Buttrey will now look to latch on with another organization. The 30-year-old righty hasn't pitched in the majors since 2020.

AUGUST 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to action at Sugar Land Buttrey (finger) has made one appearance out of the bullpen since being reinstated from Triple-A Sugar Land's 7-day injured list Friday, covering two scoreless innings while allowi...

Impact Buttrey's appearance Saturday was his first for the Triple-A club since late April after he missed more than two months while recovering from a fractured right middle finger. Sugar Land welcomed Buttrey back into its bullpen after he made three rehab appearances in the rookie-level Florida Complex League.

JULY 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Recovering from fractured finger Buttrey announced Wednesday via his personal Twitter account that he has reported to the Astros' spring training facility in West Palm Beach, Fla. to begin rehab for a small hairli...

Impact Buttrey disclosed that he sustained the injury while fielding a comebacker, presumably during his most recent appearance for Triple-A Sugar Land on April 25. Expect Sugar Land to place Buttrey on its 7-day injured list in the coming days. The 30-year-old right-hander had made a strong early case for a promotion to the big club after logging a 1.93 ERA and 1.19 WHIP over 4.2 innings at Sugar Land.

MAY 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Doesn't make team Buttrey was informed that he did not make the Astros' Opening Day roster Saturday, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.

Impact Buttrey was with the team in camp on a minor-league deal, and he surrendered five earned runs across nine innings of work. He'll likely begin the season with Triple-A Sugar Land and could serve as depth out of Houston's bullpen at some point during the regular season.

MARCH 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Inks minors deal with Houston Buttrey signed a minor-league contract with the Astros on Tuesday that includes an invitation to major-league spring training, Sam Blum of The Athletic reports.

Impact The 29-year-old reliever spent all of last season at Triple-A Salt Lake in the Angels organization, posting a 5.94 ERA and 1.69 WHIP through 36.1 frames. Buttrey hasn't been particularly effective in the majors since 2019, so he could be destined for another season in the minors.

JANUARY 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Outrighted to Triple-A Buttrey cleared waivers and was outrighted to Triple-A Salt Lake on Wednesday.

Impact Buttrey has been at Salt Lake since the start of the regular season, and he's posted a 5.11 ERA and 1.24 WHIP in 12.1 innings over 13 relief appearances. He'll remain with the Triple-A club after going unclaimed on waivers.

JUNE 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Loses spot on 40-man roster Buttrey was designated for assignment by the Angels on Wednesday.

Impact Buttrey was reinstated from the restricted list in early April and has been with Triple-A Salt Lake all season, but the Angels have now removed him from the 40-man roster. The right-hander has a 5.11 ERA, 1.24 WHIP and 5:3 K:BB over 12.1 innings this season and could remain at Salt Lake if he passes through waivers unclaimed.

JUNE 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Ty Buttrey discusses first month back in pro ball: I 'expect and hope to get called up' Buttrey retired in 2021, citing a loss of love for the game. “I realized during that time off that I was forcing a lot of things," he said.

MAY 22, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Sees first action since 2020 Buttrey pitched a perfect inning for Triple-A Salt Lake on Saturday.

Impact Buttrey decided to unretire in the offseason and joined the Angels during camp in March, but he had been on the team's developmental list until Thursday, per Jeff Fletcher of The Orange County Register. Independent baseball writer Taylor Blake Ward notes that Buttrey averaged 92.3 mph on his fastball during the outing, which is significantly below the mid-to-high 90s velocity he posted during his last few seasons in the majors. Buttrey hadn't thrown in a competitive setting since September of 2020, so he'll likely need ample time to build up in anticipation of a potential return to the big club at some point down the line.

APRIL 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Reinstated, sent down Buttrey was reinstated from the restricted list and optioned to Triple-A Salt Lake on Saturday.

Impact Buttrey announced his retirement from baseball prior to the 2021 campaign but reported to camp this spring as he attempts a comeback. He wasn't able to participate in Cactus League games while he was on the restricted list, and he'll need to prove himself in the minors if he hopes to rejoin the major-league club at some point.

APRIL 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Notes: Buttrey optioned; Bundy locked in The Angels' Opening Day bullpen is starting to round into form after the organization made a number of roster moves ahead of Sunday night's...

MARCH 29, 2021 • MLB.COM

Gets demoted The Angels optioned Buttrey to their minor-league camp Sunday.

Impact After accruing 11 saves and 34 holds across the past three seasons, Buttrey appeared in good shape to make the Opening Day roster as a high-leverage reliever for Anaheim. While he wasn't especially sharp this spring (3.86 ERA, 1.86 WHIP in seven innings), Buttrey's demotion still comes as a surprise. Offseason pickup Raisel Iglesias is locked in as the Angels' closer, but the bullpen looks quite unsettled after the top option.

MARCH 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Yields three runs Sunday Buttrey gave up three runs (one earned) on four hits and one walk while striking out two in one inning against the Padres in a Cactus League contest Sunday.

Impact An inning-opening error meant that only one of the runs Buttrey allowed was earned, but it was still a rough outing for the right-hander as he gave up four hits, including two doubles. Buttrey should open the season in the Angels' bullpen but isn't likely to match the five saves he snagged last season given the presence of new closer Raisel Iglesias.

MARCH 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Los Angeles Angels acquire RHP Aaron Slegers from Tampa Bay

The Los Angeles Angels have acquired right-hander Aaron Slegers from Tampa Bay for cash or a player to be named

FEBRUARY 9, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Alex Claudio, Angels agree to $1,125,000, 1-year deal

Left-handed reliever Alex Claudio has agreed to a one-year, $1,125,000 contract with the Los Angeles Angels

DECEMBER 16, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Angels acquire closer Raisel Iglesias from Reds in trade

The Los Angeles Angels have acquired closer Raisel Iglesias from the Cincinnati Reds for right-hander Noé Ramirez and a player to be named or cash

DECEMBER 7, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Cody earns 1st win, Texas hits 5 HRs, beats Angels 7-2

Kyle Cody earned his first major league win as the Texas Rangers hit a season-high five home runs to power past the Los Angeles Angels 7-2

SEPTEMBER 20, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Bregman gets big hit as Astros rally past Dodgers

SEPTEMBER 12, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

On hook for loss Buttrey (1-3) was charged with three runs on two hits and a walk over one-third of an inning in Friday's loss to the Rockies.

Impact Buttrey got Matt Kemp to fly out to start his appearance, but he followed that with a solo home run by Ryan McMahon. Buttrey then allowed a double to Josh Fuentes and walked Daniel Murphy. Jose Quijada relieved Buttrey and the former gave up a two-out grand slam to Charlie Blackmon to complete the implosion by the Angels' bullpen. The poor outing inflated Buttrey's ERA to 6.04 with a 1.43 WHIP in 22.1 innings this year. The right-hander has five saves, but he's also blown four save chances. Felix Pena pitched a clean eighth inning prior to Buttrey's meltdown -- it might be Pena getting the nod for the Angels' next save chance.

SEPTEMBER 12, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Blackmon 2-out slam caps 5-run rally in 9th, Rox beat Angels

Charlie Blackmon hit a two-out grand slam that capped a five-run rally in the ninth inning and lifted the Colorado Rockies over the Los Angeles Angels 8-4

SEPTEMBER 12, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Converts save Buttrey nailed down the save Saturday against the Astros after tossing a scoreless inning in Game 2 of Saturday's doubleheader, striking out one.

Impact Buttrey bounced back after a woeful performance Friday, when he was unable to get the job done against the Astros despite holding a three-run lead. Buttrey has blown three saves already this season and, while Saturday's performance might have bought him a bit more time as the Angels' closer, his role might be in jeopardy if he continues to be as inconsistent as he's been all season long.

SEPTEMBER 6, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Trout's 300th sets club HR mark, Angels take 2 from Astros

Anthony Rendon hit a three-run homer in the seventh inning, Albert Pujols drove in three runs and the Los Angeles Angels rallied for a 7-6 victory over the Houston Astros to sweep...

SEPTEMBER 6, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Trout hits 300th homer, Angels rally to take 2 from Astros

SEPTEMBER 6, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Allows three runs in ninth Buttrey failed to earn the save against the Astros on Friday, allowing three runs on three hits while recording one out.

Impact Buttrey entered the ninth inning in a save situation and was pulled after giving up one run and the Angels still leading by two. Unfortunately, his replacement Matt Andriese allowed both of Buttrey's baserunners to score. Buttrey may have escaped a blown save, but his job could be in jeopardy due to his recent ninth inning struggles. On the season, the right-hander has four saves to go with a 5.68 ERA and 1.47 WHIP.

SEPTEMBER 5, 2020 • ROTOWIRE