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Tim Stauffer | Relief Pitcher

Team: San Diego Padres
Age / DOB:  (30) / 6/2/1982
Ht / Wt:  6'1' / 205
Bats / Throws: Right / Right
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Padres purchased the contract of RHP Tim Stauffer from Triple-A Tucson.
Stauffer, who was limited to one start last season due to flexor tendon surgery, had a 3.16 ERA and 38/15 K/BB ratio in 42 2/3 innings over eight starts in Triple-A. It's not clear what his role will be with the Padres, but he's worth stashing away in NL-only fantasy leagues. May 17 - 5:44 PM

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Tim Stauffer - R - Padres

Padres reassigned RHPs Tim Stauffer and Sean O'Sullivan, C Juan Rivera, OF Travis Buck and INF Gregorio Petit to minor league camp.

Each player will open the season with Triple-A Tucson. Stauffer and O'Sullivan are expected to pitch as starters.
Mar 27 - 12:51 PM
Tim Stauffer - R - Padres

Tim Stauffer has been told that he will begin the season with Triple-A Tucson.

Stauffer owns an ugly 8.74 ERA over six appearances this spring, but his 11/2 K/BB ratio in 11 1/3 innings provides reason for encouragement. He also hasn't had any issues with his elbow. If all goes well, the veteran right-hander could be an option for the major league rotation by the end of April.
Source: Corey Brock on Twitter
Mar 27 - 12:01 PM
Tim Stauffer - R - Padres

Tim Stauffer was knocked around again Wednesday, yielding three runs on five hits and a walk over five innings against the Giants.

He did strike out four but needed 52 pitches to navigate through the three frames. Stauffer's elbow hasn't been an issue this spring, but he now has a 10.61 ERA over 9 1/3 innings. He does, however, have a nice 10/2 K/BB ratio. It's possible the Padres will ease him into things, but he should be ready to join the rotation sometime in April.
Mar 20 - 7:01 PM
Tim Stauffer - R - Padres

Tim Stauffer continued his early spring struggles in Friday's loss to the Royals, surrendering four runs on four hits in his 2 1/3 innings of relief work.

The results haven't been anything to write home about thus far, but the most important thing to note is Stauffer's health. He's progressing nicely from an elbow operation that he underwent in August, and should be able to rejoin the rotation at some point in the first month of the season.
Mar 15 - 7:15 PM
Tim Stauffer - R - Padres

Tim Stauffer (elbow) allowed four runs in two innings of work Sunday.

Stauffer is progressing nicely from August elbow surgery and has appeared in three games so far this spring. He still seems doubtful to be ready for Opening Day, but should regain his spot in the Padres' rotation when healthy.
Mar 10 - 7:29 PM
Tim Stauffer - R - Padres

Tim Stauffer (elbow) suffered no setback and said that he felt great after his inning of work on Thursday.

Stauffer, who is recovering from an August surgery to repair a flexor tendon in his right elbow, is progressing nicely and could be ready to join the Padres' rotation for the start of the regular season. The 30-year-old right-hander is a name to remember in the later stages of fantasy drafts, especially for his home starts in the friendly confines of Petco Park.
Source: San Diego Union-Tribune
Mar 1 - 8:48 PM
Tim Stauffer - R - Padres

Tim Stauffer (elbow) threw live batting practice for the first time Monday.

Stauffer reportedly "felt fine" and didn't have any setbacks. The 30-year-old right-hander will regain his spot in the Padres' rotation when healthy, but may not be ready for the start of the season.
Source: Union-Tribune San Diego
Feb 26 - 9:40 AM
Tim Stauffer - R - Padres

Padres signed RHP Tim Stauffer to a minor league contract with an invitation to spring training.

Stauffer, who had surgery in August to repair a flexor tendon in his right elbow, is currently about two weeks behind his usual throwing program. The 30-year-old right-hander may not be ready for the start of the season, but he's a fine gamble on a minor league deal.
Source: Corey Brock on Twitter
Jan 29 - 3:43 PM
Tim Stauffer - R - Padres

Tim Stauffer (elbow) is already throwing from 75 feet.

Stauffer underwent surgery to repair a flexor tendon in his right (pitching) elbow in late August but is only two weeks behind his normal offseason schedule. The 30-year-old free agent right-hander is hoping to find a team soon.
Source: Corey Brock on Twitter
Jan 15 - 5:29 PM
Tim Stauffer - R - Padres

Bill Center of the San Diego Union-Tribune writes that the Padres are interested in re-signing Tim Stauffer on a minor league deal.

The Padres non-tendered Stauffer and Dustin Moseley (shoulder) this offseason, but haven't ruled out bringing them back on minor league deals. Both lasted just one start before losing the entire year to injury. Moseley underwent surgery to repair a torn labrum in April and is targeting a return at some point in 2013.
Related: Dustin Moseley
Source: Union-Tribune San Diego
Sat, Dec 29, 2012 09:40:00 AM
Tim Stauffer - R - Padres

Padres RHP Tim Stauffer has cleared waivers and elected to become a free agent.

Stauffer underwent successful surgery on his right elbow at the end of August to repair his flexor tendon. He was limited to just one major league start on the season, and would have been in line for around $3.2 million in arbitration had the Padres tendered him a contract.
Source: San Diego Union-Tribune
Fri, Oct 26, 2012 06:21:00 PM
Tim Stauffer - R - Padres

Tim Stauffer underwent successful surgery on his right elbow Friday.

Stauffer had the flexor tendon in his elbow repaired. The 30-year-old right-hander was limited to just one start in the majors this season and with his salary set to jump from $3.2 million in arbitration, it's likely he'll be non-tendered this winter.
Source: Andy Masur on Twitter
Fri, Aug 31, 2012 06:45:00 PM
Tim Stauffer - R - Padres

Tim Stauffer has indicated that he'll likely undergo surgery on his right elbow.

An MRI didn't show any structural damage, but Stauffer is resigned to the fact that exploratory surgery is "probably the next step... open it up and see what's going on. I'm not expecting it to be a ligament. It could be something very minor that's throwing everything off, or it could be more than that. We really won't know until we go in there and take a look." Stauffer has already been ruled out for the season, as he wound up making just one start for the Padres this year due to elbow and shoulder woes. He could be non-tendered this winter.
Source: North County Times
Sun, Aug 19, 2012 12:30:00 PM
Tim Stauffer - R - Padres

The Union-Tribune San Diego's Bill Center writes that it's "unlikely" the Padres will tender a contract to Tim Stauffer (elbow, shoulder) this offseason.

Stauffer made $3.2 million in his second year of arbitration, and the Padres have long-term concerns about his health. In addition to Stauffer, Dustin Moseley (wrist) and Micah Owings (elbow) are non-tender candidates after missing the entire season to injuries.
Source: Union-Tribune San Diego
Sat, Aug 18, 2012 01:29:00 PM

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PosRoleName
S1Edinson Volquez
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Relief Pitcher
PosRoleName
R1Huston Street
2Luke Gregerson
3Dale Thayer
4Joe Thatcher
5Brad Brach
6Anthony Bass
7Tyson Ross
8Tim Stauffer