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Mitch Maier | Outfielder

Team: Boston Red Sox
Age / DOB:  (30) / 6/30/1982
Ht / Wt:  6'2' / 211
Bats / Throws: Left / Right
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Red Sox reassigned OF Mitch Maier to minor league camp.
Maier missed a large chunk of camp with a left wrist sprain. He will act as organizational outfield depth this season for the Red Sox. Mar 30 - 10:56 PM

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Mitch Maier - OF - Red Sox

An MRI confirmed that Mitch Maier is dealing with a "pretty severe sprain" of his left wrist.

Maier suffered the injury while making a diving catch in Friday's game. He'll remain in a splint for now and it's not clear when he'll be ready to resume baseball activities. His chances of making the Opening Day roster were already pretty slim, but this injury should seal his fate.
Source: Rob Bradford on Twitter
Mar 19 - 10:29 AM
Mitch Maier - OF - Red Sox

Mitch Maier is expected to miss the next few days after suffering a sprained wrist while making a diving catch in Friday's game.

Maier is having a nice spring, hitting .320 (8-for-25) with three RBI and a pair of steals, but is unlikely to earn a roster spot as a reserve outfielder. The 30-year-old should return to game action at some point next week.
Source: Pete Abraham on Twitter
Mar 15 - 11:18 PM
Mitch Maier - OF - Red Sox

Mitch Maier left Friday's game with an undisclosed injury.

Maier made a diving catch earlier in the game and may have jammed his wrist. He did stay in to bat and singled but then was removed after the inning. The Red Sox should update his status soon.
Source: Pete Abraham on Twitter
Mar 15 - 1:52 PM
Mitch Maier - OF - Red Sox

Red Sox signed OF Mitch Maier to a minor league contract.

He signed with the club in late October. Maier batted .172 (11-for-64) in 32 games with the Royals this season and owns a lousy .248/.327/.344 batting line in the big leagues. He is unlikely to win a roster spot during spring training.
Source: Matt Eddy on Twitter
Wed, Nov 7, 2012 12:27:00 PM
Mitch Maier - OF - Red Sox

Royals released OF Mitch Maier.

Maier wasn't placed on the offseason 40-man roster, and requested free agency. In addition to Maier, Roman Colon was granted his release after finishing the year with the Royals' Triple-A affiliate.
Sat, Oct 6, 2012 12:01:00 PM
Mitch Maier - OF - Red Sox

Royals sent OF Mitch Maier outright to Triple-A Omaha.

Maier was designated for assignment last week and went through waivers unclaimed. He'll continue to serve as outfield depth in the minors, and should be back at some point later this year.
Sat, Jul 14, 2012 03:39:00 PM
Mitch Maier - OF - Red Sox

Royals designated OF Mitch Maier for assignment.

Maier was shown the door after hitting just .172 (11-for-64) in 32 games. Jarrod Dyson and Jason Bourgeois will continue to share playing time in center field until Lorenzo Cain (hip) comes off the disabled list.
Wed, Jul 4, 2012 02:32:00 PM
Mitch Maier - OF - Red Sox

Mitch Maier went 2-for-3 with a stolen base in Monday's loss to the Tigers.

He also drew a walk. Maier should see plenty of playing time in center field while Lorenzo Cain is on the shelf, but his appeal even in AL-only leagues is minimal.
Mon, Apr 16, 2012 10:52:00 PM
Mitch Maier - OF - Red Sox

The Royals and OF Mitch Maier avoided arbitration by agreeing to a one-year, $865,000 contract.

Maier batted just .232/.345/.337 with zero home runs and seven RBI in 113 plate appearances last year for the Royals. He'll be a backup outfielder again in 2012.
Source: Kansas City Royals on Twitter
Tue, Jan 17, 2012 11:22:00 AM
Mitch Maier - OF - Red Sox

Bob Dutton at The Bellingham Herald reported that Mitch Maier and Gregor Blanco are expected to make the Royals out of training camp.

Maier has hit a very impressive .538/.625/.808 in 26 at-bats this spring, while Blanco has only four hits in 24 at-bats. If both players make the final cuts, they will serve as the team's backup outfielders.
Related: Gregor Blanco
Source: Bellingham Herald
Thu, Mar 17, 2011 06:03:00 AM
Mitch Maier - OF - Red Sox

Mitch Maier went 4-for-4 with two RBI and two runs scored in Thursday's 8-2 win over the Angels.

He also walked and stole a pair of bases. Maier, 28, isn't guaranteed an Opening Day roster spot after hitting .263/.333/.375 with five homers over 373 at-bats last season. He's out of options, though, and is certainly helping his cause with a 7-for-11 start at the dish this spring.
Thu, Mar 3, 2011 06:16:00 PM
Mitch Maier - OF - Red Sox

Mitch Maier (knee) went 2-for-4 with a strikeout Saturday in his return to the Royals' lineup.

Maier went down in late September with a sore left knee. He's batting .260/.330/.374 this season with five homers and 39 RBI in 369 at-bats.
Sun, Oct 3, 2010 08:33:00 AM
Mitch Maier - OF - Red Sox

Mitch Maier missed his fourth straight game Wednesday due to a sore left knee.

He's still considered day-to-day. His injury probably isn't the worst thing in the world, as it has given the Royals more time to evaluate the likes of Jarrod Dyson and Jai Miller.
Source: Associated Press
Thu, Sep 30, 2010 10:58:00 AM
Mitch Maier - OF - Red Sox

Mitch Maier remains day-to-day with a stiff left knee.

The outfielder was scratched from Sunday's lineup because of the knee issue and did not play on Monday. Maier is batting .258/.328/.373 with five homers and 39 RBI over 365 at-bats this season for Kansas City.
Source: Kansas City Star
Tue, Sep 28, 2010 10:12:00 AM

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