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Kyle Farnsworth | Relief Pitcher

Team: Tampa Bay Rays
Age / DOB:  (37) / 4/14/1976
Ht / Wt:  6'4' / 233
Bats / Throws: Right / Right
College: Abraham Baldwin (GA) JC
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Kyle Farnsworth (finger) will make an appearance in a Grapefruit League game on Wednesday.
Farnsworth was forced from an outing on Saturday because of a bruised right middle finger. The right-handed setup man should be fine for Opening Day. Mar 25 - 2:29 PM
Source: Joe Smith on Twitter

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Kyle Farnsworth - R - Rays

Kyle Farnsworth left Saturday's Grapefruit League game because of a bruised right middle finger.

The Rays are saying it's no big deal. Farnsworth should be fine for his next scheduled Grapefruit League outing.
Source: Roger Mooney on Twitter
Mar 23 - 4:18 PM
Kyle Farnsworth - R - Rays

Kyle Farnsworth pitched a perfect inning Friday in his spring debut.

The Rays are saving Farnsworth's bullets for the regular season, so he's expected to make just eight appearances this spring. He'll help set up for Fernando Rodney this season.
Mar 8 - 4:25 PM
Kyle Farnsworth - R - Rays

The Rays plan to limit Kyle Farnsworth (arm) to eight appearances in spring training.

Farnsworth has been throwing bullpen sessions without any issues, but he still hasn't been cleared for games. The Rays expect him to make his Grapefruit League debut by the end of the week.
Source: Tampa Bay Times
Feb 27 - 8:57 AM
Kyle Farnsworth - R - Rays

Kyle Farnsworth (arm) threw a bullpen session Saturday without incident.

Farnsworth skipped a live batting practice session last week due to soreness, but said that he "felt fine" and doesn't expect to miss any time. The injury shouldn't impact his availability for spring training.
Source: Tampa Bay Times
Feb 24 - 9:42 AM
Kyle Farnsworth - R - Rays

Kyle Farnsworth was held out of Wednesday's live batting practice session due to right arm soreness.

The Rays are expected to continue to move him along slowly. Farnsworth threw a side session on Thursday and reportedly "felt great." The injury shouldn't impact his availability for Opening Day, but considering Farnsworth's history with elbow issues, he could be limited early in spring training games.
Source: Tampa Tribune
Feb 23 - 8:59 AM
Kyle Farnsworth - R - Rays

Rays re-signed RHP Kyle Farnsworth to a one-year, $1.25 million contract.

There's another $1.35 million available to him through performance-based incentives. Farnsworth, 36, registered a 4.00 ERA in 27 innings last season for Tampa Bay while fighting elbow issues. He will remain in his role as a setup man in front of Rays closer Fernando Rodney.
Feb 5 - 5:36 PM
Kyle Farnsworth - R - Rays

According to ESPN's Jerry Crasnick, the Rays have reached a one-year agreement with Kyle Farnsworth.

The deal will carry a base salary of around $1.5 million and another $1.5 million in performance incentives. Farnsworth, 36, posted a 4.00 ERA in 27 innings last season while battling an elbow injury. He will operate as a setup man in 2013 behind closer Fernando Rodney.
Source: Jerry Crasnick on Twitter
Jan 24 - 11:05 AM
Kyle Farnsworth - R - Rays

ESPN's Jerry Crasnick reports that free agent reliever Kyle Farnsworth is close to picking a team.

Farnsworth has narrowed his choices from six teams to two in recent days and the Rays are one of the finalists. The 36-year-old right-hander posted a 4.00 ERA and 25/14 K/BB ratio over 27 innings in 2012, missing a large chunk of the season with an elbow injury.
Source: Jerry Crasnick on Twitter
Jan 22 - 4:06 PM
Kyle Farnsworth - R - Rays

Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports that the Rays are "definitely in the mix" for free agent reliever Kyle Farnsworth.

FOX Sports' Ken Rosenthal reported Monday that Farnsworth had narrowed his choices from six teams to three and it appears the Rays are one of the finalists. According to Topkin, Farnsworth will make a decision within the next couple of days. The 36-year-old right-hander posted a 4.00 ERA and 25/14 K/BB ratio over 34 appearances with the Rays in 2012.
Source: Marc Topkin on Twitter
Jan 16 - 2:49 PM
Kyle Farnsworth - R - Rays

FOX Sports' Ken Rosenthal reports that interest in Kyle Farnsworth is "intensifying" following the Rafael Soriano signing.

Rosenthal writes that Farnsworth has "multiple offers" and has "narrowed his choices from six teams to three." It's not clear who the finalists are, but Rosenthal notes that the Rays, Tigers, Blue Jays, Mariners, Marlins and Mets are looking for late-inning relievers. Farnsworth posted a 4.00 ERA and 25/14 K/BB ratio over 34 appearances for the Rays in 2012.
Source: Ken Rosenthal on Twitter
Jan 15 - 9:23 PM
Kyle Farnsworth - R - Rays

The agent for Kyle Farnsworth says he's "very open" to returning to the Rays.

Farnsworth missed the first two months of 2012 season due to injury, but posted a 4.00 ERA and 25/14 K/BB ratio over 34 appearances in a setup role behind Fernando Rodney. He's seems likely to be retained by the Rays on a short-term deal, though the 36-year-old has also received interest from the Brewers this offseason.
Source: Joe Smith on Twitter
Wed, Dec 19, 2012 11:26:00 AM
Kyle Farnsworth - R - Rays

Kyle Farnsworth walked four and was charged with three runs in one-third of an inning Wednesday in a loss to the Yankees.

It was simply shocking that manager Joe Maddon let Farnsworth continue even after he had walked the bases loaded in a 3-1 game. He was pulled until after the fourth walk forced in a run. It was just Farnsworth's second appearance back from his elbow injury. He was really good last year, but the Rays obviously erred in letting him return to high-leverage situations right away.
Wed, Jul 4, 2012 07:11:00 PM
Kyle Farnsworth - R - Rays

Rays activated RHP Kyle Farnsworth from the 60-day disabled list.

Farnsworth hasn't appeared in a game this season due to a strained right elbow and will return in a setup role behind Fernando Rodney. According to Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times, Farnsworth was clocked at 96 mph with his fastball during his latest rehab assignment.
Sat, Jun 30, 2012 08:19:00 AM
Kyle Farnsworth - R - Rays

Kyle Farnsworth (elbow) is expected to be activated from the disabled list Saturday.

Farnsworth has looked good and felt healthy during his rehab assignment and is ready to rejoin the Rays bullpen. With Fernando Rodney having an airtight grip on the closer job, Farnsworth will slide into a setup role.
Source: Tampa Bay Times
Fri, Jun 29, 2012 10:59:00 AM

Depth Charts

Batters
PosRoleName
C1Jose Molina
2Jose Lobaton
1B1James Loney
2B1Kelly Johnson
2Sean Rodriguez
SS1Yunel Escobar
3B1Evan Longoria
LF1Matt Joyce
2Sam Fuld
CF1Desmond Jennings
RF1Ben Zobrist
DH1Luke Scott
2Ryan Roberts
Starting Pitcher
PosRoleName
S1David Price
2Jeremy Hellickson
3Matt Moore
4Alex Cobb
5Roberto Hernandez
Relief Pitcher
PosRoleName
R1Fernando Rodney
2Joel Peralta
3Kyle Farnsworth
4Jake McGee
5Cesar Ramos
6Jamey Wright
7Brandon Gomes
8Josh Lueke
9Alex Torres
10Jeff Beliveau
11Jeff Niemann
12Juan Carlos Oviedo