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Gustavo Chacin | Relief Pitcher

Team: New York Mets
Age / DOB:  (33) / 11/4/1980
Ht / Wt:  5'11' / 205
Bats / Throws: Left / Left
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Mets signed LHP Gustavo Chacin to a minor league contract; assigned him to Triple-A Buffalo.
Chacin was released by the Astros last week after posting an ugly 5.13 ERA over nine starts and 18 relief appearances with Triple-A Oklahoma City. He'll likely function as organizational depth. Mon, Jul 18, 2011 07:09:00 PM
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Gustavo Chacin - R - Mets

The Mets are planning to sign left-hander Gustavo Chacin to a minor league contract.

Once a promising young starter in the Blue Jays' system, Chacin has fallen on hard times. He was released by the Astros earlier this week after posting a 5.13 ERA in nine starts and 18 relief appearances at Triple-A Oklahoma City. The Mets aren't likely to get much out of the 30-year-old.
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Source: ESPN New York
Sat, Jul 16, 2011 11:50:00 PM
Gustavo Chacin - R - Mets

Astros released LHP Gustavo Chacin.

Chacin had an ugly 5.13 ERA over nine starts and 18 relief appearances with Triple-A Oklahoma City, averaging 5.0 K/9 and 3.3 BB/9. The 30-year-old southpaw appeared in 44 games with the Astros last season, but isn't likely to get another shot in the majors any time soon.
Source: Zachary Levine on Twitter
Thu, Jul 14, 2011 02:56:00 PM
Gustavo Chacin - R - Mets

Astros re-signed LHP Gustavo Chacin to a minor league contract.

The deal also includes an invite to spring training. The 30-year-old left-hander appeared in the major leagues for the first time since 2007 this past season, posting a 4.70 ERA and 31/20 K/BB ratio over 38 1/3 innings. He hasn't been effective against left-handed batters for quite some time now, so the team will likely have better options.
Wed, Dec 22, 2010 04:01:00 PM
Gustavo Chacin - R - Mets

Gustavo Chacin has elected to become a free agent.

Chacin chose free agency after the Astros removed him from the 40-man roster last week. The 30-year-old left-hander appeared in the major leagues for the first time since 2007 this past season, posting a 4.70 ERA and 31/20 K/BB ratio over 38 1/3 innings. It's hard to justify having him on a major league roster.
Thu, Dec 2, 2010 08:57:00 AM
Gustavo Chacin - R - Mets

Gustavo Chacin recorded his first major league save despite giving up two runs in the 12th against the Cubs on Wednesday.

After entering a 4-1 game, Chacin got two quick outs. However, a walk to Kosuke Fukudome and a Geovany Soto homer followed. Chacin was left in anyway, and he gave up a single and a walk before getting Tyler Colvin to line out to right to end the game. We wouldn't be surprised at all if this goes down as Chacin's lone career save.
Wed, Jul 21, 2010 06:22:00 PM
Gustavo Chacin - R - Mets

Astros recalled LHP Gustavo Chacin from Triple-A Round Rock.

He'll take the place of Bud Norris on the roster. Chacin, 29, was just optioned to the minors earlier this week after posting a 1.69 ERA in four relief appearances with the big club. He hasn't pitched regularly in the major leagues since 2007 with the Blue Jays.
Fri, May 28, 2010 12:52:00 PM
Gustavo Chacin - R - Mets

Astros optioned LHP Gustavo Chacin to Triple-A Round Rock.

Chacin was called up near the beginning of May to serve as a long reliever, and did quite well in the role. Through four outings he had a 1.69 ERA and a 4/1 K/BB ratio. He could be back in the near future.
Mon, May 24, 2010 11:29:00 AM
Gustavo Chacin - R - Mets

Astros purchased the contract of LHP Gustavo Chacin from Triple-A Round Rock.

Chacin, 29, hasn't appeared in the major leagues since 2007 as a member of the Blue Jays. He owns a 4.18 ERA and 1.38 WHIP over 58 big league appearances -- all as a starting pitcher, but shoulder problems derailed his career. Signed to a minor league contract by the Astros last December, Chacin had a 3.65 ERA over five starts with Triple-A Round Rock.
Tue, May 4, 2010 12:28:00 AM
Gustavo Chacin - R - Mets

Astros signed LHP Gustavo Chacin to a minor league contract.

The deal also comes with an invitation to spring training. Chacin, 29, hasn't pitched in the major leagues since 2007 but went 9-4 with a 3.20 ERA and 1.37 WHIP this past season between Double-A and Triple-A.
Mon, Dec 14, 2009 05:43:00 PM
Gustavo Chacin - R - Mets

Phillies signed Gustavo Chacin to a minor league deal.

Chacin gave up five runs and seven walks in 9 2/3 innings this spring, but he's still only 28 years old. He last pitched in the major leagues for Toronto in 2007, and went 25-15 with a 4.18 ERA in a four-year stint with the Jays. The Phillies will get him started at Triple-A.
Mon, Apr 6, 2009 08:52:00 AM
Gustavo Chacin - R - Mets

Nationals reassigned LHP Gustavo Chacin, 1B Brad Eldred, OF Ryan Langerhans and INF Pete Orr to minor league camp; optioned OF Roger Bernadina and C Luke Montz to Triple-A Syracuse.

Chacin was talked about as the third candidate for the fifth spot in the rotation following Shawn Hill's release, but we didn't take that seriously. The former Blue Jay gave up five runs and seven walks in 9 2/3 innings this spring. In Eldred, the Nats are cutting their leading home run and RBI man for the spring. He was 6-for-20 with three bombs.
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Fri, Mar 20, 2009 02:19:00 PM
Gustavo Chacin - R - Mets

Nationals signed LHP Gustavo Chacin to a minor league contract and invited him to spring training.

Chacin was 25-15 with a 4.18 ERA in his Blue Jays career, but all of his success came in 2005 and his arm appears to be shot now. He'll need to show something in Triple-A before getting another chance.
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Tue, Dec 23, 2008 08:33:00 PM
Gustavo Chacin - R - Mets

Blue Jays designated LHP Gustavo Chacin for assignment.

Chacin was solid as a rookie in 2005, winning 13 games with a 3.72 ERA, but has struggled while dealing with elbow and shoulder problems since then. He may be headed for more surgery and at this point is a long shot to pitch effectively in the majors again.
Fri, May 9, 2008 03:54:00 PM
Gustavo Chacin - R - Mets

Gustavo Chacin gave up six runs in 4 1/3 innings Monday, leaving him 0-3 with a 7.77 ERA for Single-A Dunedin.

Just in case you were still holding out hope... Chacin is probably going to need more surgery if he's going to have a shot at making it back to the majors.
Tue, Apr 29, 2008 03:55:00 AM

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