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Chad Qualls | Relief Pitcher

Team: Miami Marlins
Age / DOB:  (34) / 8/17/1978
Ht / Wt:  6'5' / 220
Bats / Throws: Right / Right
College: Nevada
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Marlins purchased the contract of RHP Chad Qualls from Triple-A New Orleans.
Qualls earned a spot by posting a 2.70 ERA and 6/2 K/BB ratio in 6 2/3 innings during Grapefruit League play. He'll work the middle innings. Mar 31 - 1:21 PM

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Chad Qualls - R - Marlins

Chad Qualls has earned a spot in the Marlins' bullpen.

Qualls, a non-roster invitee, has a 2.70 ERA and 6/2 K/BB ratio in 6 2/3 innings during Grapefruit League play. The 34-year-old is coming off a disappointing 5.33 ERA and 27/14 K/BB ratio between the Yankees, Pirates and Phillies last season. He'll pitch in middle relief for Miami.
Source: Tim Dierkes on Twitter
Mar 26 - 12:48 PM
Chad Qualls - R - Marlins

Marlins signed RHP Chad Qualls to a minor league contract.

The deal includes an invitation to spring training. The 34-year-old reliever posted a disappointing 5.33 ERA, 1.47 WHIP and 27/14 K/BB ratio over 52 1/3 innings for three different teams in 2012. He'll compete for a middle relief role with the Marlins.
Related: Marlins
Jan 25 - 8:21 PM
Chad Qualls - R - Marlins

Pirates activated RHP Chad Qualls from the 15-day disabled list.

Qualls had been out since late August with a toe injury. He'll return to middle relief duty.
Sun, Sep 9, 2012 11:45:00 AM
Chad Qualls - R - Marlins

Chad Qualls (toe) is on track to be activated from the 15-day disabled list on Sunday.

Qualls struck out the side in a rehab in a rehab inning at Triple-A Indianapolis on Monday. He will throw a bullpen session Wednesday, then a simulated game on Friday before returning to the Pirates 'pen on Sunday.
Source: Tom Singer on Twitter
Tue, Sep 4, 2012 04:49:00 PM
Chad Qualls - R - Marlins

Chad Qualls (toe) has left the Pirates to begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Indianapolis.

He shouldn't need more than an outing or two before being physically ready, but Qualls isn't eligible to be activated until September 10. He's posted a 7.04 ERA and 1.17 WHIP over nine games since arriving in Pittsburgh.
Source: Rob Biertempfel on Twitter
Sun, Sep 2, 2012 11:29:00 AM
Chad Qualls - R - Marlins

Pirates placed RHP Chad Qualls on the 15 day disabled list, retroactive to August 25, with a left toe injury.

The Pirates needed to clear a roster spot for Hisanori Takahashi, so this likely isn't a major concern. Qualls figures to be activated from the DL and return to the bullpen when first eligible.
Sun, Aug 26, 2012 01:08:00 PM
Chad Qualls - R - Marlins

Pirates activated RHP Chad Qualls from the bereavement list.

The move was made prior to Tuesday's game, where Qualls allowed one run in one inning in an extra-inning loss to the Padres. The veteran right-hander has an 8.10 ERA and 3/1 K/BB ratio over 6 2/3 innings since coming over from the Yankees.
Wed, Aug 22, 2012 08:40:00 AM
Chad Qualls - R - Marlins

Pirates placed RHP Chad Qualls on the bereavement list.

Qualls has left the team due to an illness in the family. He must remain on the bereavement list for a minimum of three days.
Thu, Aug 16, 2012 01:21:00 PM
Chad Qualls - R - Marlins

Pirates acquired RHP Chad Qualls from the Yankees for 3B Casey McGehee.

Qualls lands on his sixth team since 2010 and third of this year. Over the past three years, he has regressed significantly, posting a 5.13 ERA over 172 innings. The former closer in Arizona has a 4.89 ERA this year in 43 appearances for the Phillies and Yankees. He'll function out of middle relief for the Bucs.
Tue, Jul 31, 2012 04:15:00 PM
Chad Qualls - R - Marlins

The Phillies elected to receive cash from the Yankees for Chad Qualls.

Philly had the option of a player to be named later or cash, but officially announced the trade as Qualls for cash on Sunday afternoon. Odds are that the PTBNL list didn't include a prospect with even a minute chance to ever crack the Phillies' roster.
Related: Phillies
Source: Danny Knobler on Twitter
Sun, Jul 1, 2012 05:22:00 PM
Chad Qualls - R - Marlins

Yankees acquired RHP Chad Qualls from the Phillies for a player to be named later or cash.

Qualls was designated for assignment on Thursday but now finds himself going from last place in the NL East to first place in the AL East. He's put up a 4.60 ERA and 1.53 WHIP over 35 appearances this season but has enough of a track record that he could turn things around in New York.
Sun, Jul 1, 2012 03:45:00 PM
Chad Qualls - R - Marlins

Phillies designated RHP Chad Qualls for assignment.

Qualls has registered an ugly 4.60 ERA and 1.53 WHIP in 31 1/3 innings this season with the Phillies. The 32-year-old righty could draw some interest on waivers.
Thu, Jun 28, 2012 11:26:00 AM
Chad Qualls - R - Marlins

Chad Qualls gave up four runs -- three earned -- in one-third of an inning out of the pen against the Dodgers on Thursday.

Qualls gave up hits to five of the six batters he faced, and his ERA jumped to 5.32. At this rate, he may well find himself back on the scrap heap sometime soon.
Thu, Jun 7, 2012 04:21:00 PM
Chad Qualls - R - Marlins

With Jonathan Papelbon needing the day off, Chad Qualls got the call in the ninth and blew a save Tuesday versus the Astros.

Qualls allowed two runs and four hits in two-thirds of an inning to cost Cliff Lee the win. It's already the fourth time he's been charged with a blown save this year, though this was the first time he was actually put in position to close out a game.
Tue, May 15, 2012 04:53:00 PM

Depth Charts

Batters
PosRoleName
C1Rob Brantly
2Jeff Mathis
3Miguel Olivo
1B1Logan Morrison
2Casey Kotchman
3Jordan Brown
2B1Derek Dietrich
2Chris Valaika
SS1Adeiny Hechavarria
3B1Placido Polanco
2Greg Dobbs
3Ed Lucas
LF1Juan Pierre
2Austin Kearns
3Matt Diaz
CF1Chris Coghlan
2Justin Ruggiano
RF1Giancarlo Stanton
2Marcell Ozuna
3Alfredo Silverio
Starting Pitcher
PosRoleName
S1Ricky Nolasco
2Jose Fernandez
3Nathan Eovaldi
4Henderson Alvarez
5Jacob Turner
6Tom Koehler
7Alex Sanabia
Relief Pitcher
PosRoleName
R1Steve Cishek
2Mike Dunn
3Ryan Webb
4Chad Qualls
5A.J. Ramos
6Dan Jennings
7Kevin Slowey
8Jose Ceda