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Chad Billingsley | Starting Pitcher

Team: Los Angeles Dodgers
Age / DOB:  (28) / 7/29/1984
Ht / Wt:  6'1' / 240
Bats / Throws: Right / Right
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Dodgers transferred RHP Chad Billingsley from the 15-day disabled list to the 60-day disabled list.
The move clears a spot for Scott Van Slyke on the 40-man roster. Billingsley had season-ending Tommy John surgery last month and will likely miss the early part of 2014. May 10 - 6:14 PM

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Chad Billingsley (elbow) said Tuesday that his goal is to be ready for Opening Day next season.

Kudos to him for shooting for that goal, but given that he just had Tommy John surgery last Wednesday, being available by the opener is a longshot. Billingsley is under contract for $12 million next season, with a $14 million club option for 2015.
Apr 30 - 7:40 PM

Chad Billingsley underwent Tommy John reconstructive elbow surgery on Wednesday evening.

The procedure went as planned. Billingsley is obviously done for the rest of the 2013 season and will likely miss the first couple months of 2014. The Dodgers are paying him an $11 million salary this year and owe him $12 million next year. He carries a $14 million club option (or $3 million buyout) for 2015.
Apr 25 - 10:02 AM

Chad Billingsley needs Tommy John elbow surgery.

Billingsley was diagnosed with a torn ulnar collateral ligament in his right elbow last year. He opted to try to rehab the injury rather than getting the procedure out of the way, which will now cost him the entire 2013 season. Billingsley will probably have to miss the first couple months of 2014 as well.
Apr 23 - 4:28 PM

Dodgers placed RHP Chad Billingsley on the 15-day disabled list with right elbow pain.

The move is retroactive to his last start on April 16, but that probably won't end up mattering. Billingsley has experienced issues with the elbow in the past, and at one point was recommended Tommy John surgery. He might have to consider going under the knife. Stephen Fife was recalled to start Sunday against the Orioles.
Apr 21 - 10:02 AM

Chad Billingsley took a no-decision in Monday’s loss to the Padres, giving up three runs over six innings of work.

He surrendered seven hits, walked two and struck out three. Billingsley pitched quite well other than in the second inning, when he served up a two-out, three-run shot to opposing pitcher Eric Stults. The veteran right-hander has only gone six frames in each of his first two outings, but he’s posted a quality start both times. He’ll take a 3.00 ERA into Baltimore this weekend.
Apr 16 - 1:47 AM

Chad Billingsley earned a win in his season debut after allowing one run in six innings Wednesday against the Padres.

Exactly what the Dodgers were hoping for in Billingsley's return. He allowed five hits, walked three and struck out three. Billingsley's arm may yet prove to be a time bomb, but fantasy leaguers can go ahead and play him until there's reason not to.
Apr 11 - 1:51 AM

Dodgers activated RHP Chad Billingsley from the 15-day disabled list.

Billingsley will make his 2013 regular season debut on Wednesday night against the Padres. The 28-year-old right-hander posted a solid 3.55 ERA and 128/45 K/BB ratio in 149 2/3 innings last season, but he is coming back from a partially torn UCL in his elbow and is no sure bet to make a positive fantasy impact in 2013.
Apr 10 - 5:36 PM

Chad Billingsley (finger) has been cleared to start Wednesday against the Padres.

Billingsley didn't report any issues in his rehab start Thursday and will come off the disabled list when first eligible. While his finger injury is no longer a concern, Billingsley's long-term health status remains in question after he spent the majority of the offseason rehabbing from a partially torn UCL. The Dodgers will need to make a corresponding move when they activate Billingsley, so Aaron Harang or Chris Capuano could become available.
Apr 6 - 10:10 AM

Chad Billingsley (finger) will make a rehab start with High-A Rancho Cucamonga on Thursday.

Billingsley has dealt with a bruised finger for the last couple weeks. Assuming he gets through Thursday's outing fine, he will be activated from the disabled list and make his regular season debut on April 10. The righty hasn't had any issues with his elbow so far this spring, but he remains an injury risk this season.
Apr 3 - 10:45 PM

Dodgers placed RHP Chad Billingsley on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to March 22, with a right finger injury.

The Dodgers don't need a fifth starter until April 13, so Billingsley shouldn't miss any starts and return when first eligible. He hasn't reported any setbacks and threw 96 pitches over six innings of work in a minor league game Friday, but remains an injury risk going into the season.
Mar 31 - 6:12 PM

Chad Billingsley (elbow) threw his curveball with no issues Friday in a minor league game.

Billingsley threw 96 pitches over his six innings of work, allowing one run on four hits while striking out six. However, it still seems likely that he'll begin the season on the disabled list, as the Dodgers won't need a fifth starter until April 13. While he certainly poses tremendous injury risk, he may be worth the gamble in the later rounds of fantasy drafts.
Mar 29 - 8:48 PM

Chad Billingsley (finger) will make his next start on March 29.

It rules him out for April 2, but he should be ready to take his first turn soon after that as long as he doesn't have a setback. The Dodgers will have Billingsley start a minor league game on the 29th just in case a DL move needs to be backdated.
Mar 26 - 7:00 PM

Chad Billingsley is optimistic about making his scheduled start on April 2 after his bruised finger didn't bother him while throwing curveballs during a bullpen session.

Billingsley bruised his right index finger during a bunting drill last Friday, but he was able to throw 92 pitches in a minor league game Saturday. Barring a setback, he'll be fine for the start of the season.
Mar 25 - 7:39 PM

Chad Billingsley (finger) threw 92 pitches in a minor league game Saturday.

"As long as there are no setbacks, I plan to be ready (for Opening Day)," Billingsley said after the start. The 28-year-old is dealing with a bruised index finger that kept him from throwing his curveball Saturday, but he was able to throw his other four pitches without trouble. Billingsley is scheduled to make one more exhibition start prior to the beginning of the season, after which more should be known about his availability.
Mar 23 - 6:33 PM

Depth Charts

Batters
PosRoleName
C1A.J. Ellis
2Ramon Hernandez
3Tim Federowicz
1B1Adrian Gonzalez
2Scott Van Slyke
2B1Mark Ellis
2Nick Punto
SS1Hanley Ramirez
2Dee Gordon
3B1Luis Cruz
2Juan Uribe
LF1Carl Crawford
2Jerry Hairston Jr.
3Skip Schumaker
CF1Matt Kemp
RF1Andre Ethier
Starting Pitcher
PosRoleName
S1Clayton Kershaw
2Zack Greinke
3Josh Beckett
4Chad Billingsley
5Hyun-Jin Ryu
6Chris Capuano
7Ted Lilly
8Stephen Fife
9Matthew Magill
Relief Pitcher
PosRoleName
R1Brandon League
2Kenley Jansen
3Matt Guerrier
4J.P. Howell
5Ronald Belisario
6Scott Elbert
7Paco Rodriguez
8Shawn Tolleson
9Javy Guerra