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Sean O'Sullivan | Relief Pitcher

Team: San Diego Padres
Age / DOB:  (25) / 9/1/1987
Ht / Wt:  6'2' / 230
Bats / Throws: Right / Right
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Padres signed RHP Sean O'Sullivan to a minor league contract.
The deal includes a spring training invite. O'Sullivan, 25, had a 4.23 ERA and 70/46 K/BB ratio over 142 2/3 innings this past season in Triple-A between the Royals and Blue Jays. He has a 6.13 ERA over 43 games (34 starts) in the majors and will need a big spring to win a roster spot. Wed, Dec 12, 2012 03:00:00 PM
Source: Corey Brock on Twitter

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Sean O'Sullivan - R - Padres

Blue Jays acquired RHP Sean O'Sullivan from the Royals for cash considerations.

O'Sullivan, 24, has an ugly 6.75 ERA and 26/23 K/BB ratio over 53 1/3 innings as a starter and reliever at the Triple-A level this year and a 6.13 ERA over 193 2/3 innings in the big leagues. This move is more about adding some pitching depth at the Triple-A level, as the injury-riddled Jays have recently been forced to move a number of pitchers up to the big league level.
Thu, Jun 21, 2012 04:18:00 PM
Sean O'Sullivan - R - Padres

Royals sent RHP Sean O'Sullivan outright to Triple-A Omaha.

The move clears a spot on the 40-man roster. O'Sullivan owns an ugly 6.13 ERA over 193 2/3 innings in the majors, so he failed to draw any interest on waivers.
Source: Bob Dutton on Twitter
Wed, Apr 4, 2012 01:50:00 PM
Sean O'Sullivan - R - Padres

Sean O'Sullivan tossed five no-hit innings against the White Sox on Friday night.

O'Sullivan allowed just one baserunner via a walk in the fifth inning and struck out two. The 24-year-old right-hander is out of options and isn't expected to make the Royals' Opening Day roster, but he may have impressed a scout or two on Friday night.
Sat, Mar 31, 2012 01:04:00 AM
Sean O'Sullivan - R - Padres

Sean O'Sullivan will start Tuesday against the Twins.

The Royals opened up multiple holes in their rotation after shutting some pitchers down. Everett Teaford and Luis Mendoza have filled two of the spots, and now O'Sullivan will fill a third. He holds a 6.92 ERA and 18/26 K/BB ratio over 53 1/3 innings this season and can be ignored for fantasy purposes.
Source: Kansas City Star
Sun, Sep 25, 2011 01:26:00 PM
Sean O'Sullivan - R - Padres

Royals recalled RHP Sean O'Sullivan from Triple-A Omaha.

O'Sullivan, 24, posted a 6.92 ERA and 18/26 K/BB ratio over 53 1/3 innings with the Royals earlier this season. He figures to pitch out of the bullpen the rest of the way and can be ignored in fantasy leagues.
Wed, Sep 21, 2011 12:38:00 AM
Sean O'Sullivan - R - Padres

Royals activated Sean O'Sullivan (biceps) from the disabled list and assigned him to Triple-A Omaha.

O'Sullivan made three rehab starts in Triple-A and will remain there until told otherwise. He'll likely rejoin the team when rosters expand in September, barring an injury to someone on the current roster.
Source: Bob Dutton on Twitter
Sun, Jul 3, 2011 06:28:00 PM
Sean O'Sullivan - R - Padres

Sean O'Sullivan (biceps) allowed four runs on six hits over 2 1/3 innings Wednesday in his first minor league rehab start with Triple-A Omaha.

O'Sullivan also uncorked two wild pitches, one of which allowed a run to score. The important thing is that he's feeling healthy again, but the Royals will want to see better results before activating him from the disabled list.
Source: Kansas City Star
Thu, Jun 23, 2011 09:27:00 AM
Sean O'Sullivan - R - Padres

Sean O'Sullivan (biceps) will begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Omaha Wednesday.

He'll probably need at least 2-3 starts before rejoining the Royals. With Bruce Chen and Kyle Davies due back before him, O'Sullivan is likely to return as a long reliever.
Source: Bob Dutton on Twitter
Sun, Jun 19, 2011 12:51:00 PM
Sean O'Sullivan - R - Padres

Sean O'Sullivan (biceps) is using his time on the disabled list to go back to his old delivery.

Bob Dutton of the Kansas City Star refers to it as a "power delivery" that O'Sullivan thinks he went away from due to an overemphasis on mechanics. "I’m so tired of mechanics," he said. "I’m so tired of trying to get in the perfect position. When I was in high school and college, I could stand at home plate and throw it over the left-field fence if I wanted to. So I started playing catch like that again. I decided I was just going to be athletic. Not try to get in the perfect position and be so robotic." O'Sullivan has liked the results in a pair of bullpen session. He'll throw a simulated game this weekend and could be ready for a rehab assignment the following weekend.
Source: Kansas City Star
Fri, Jun 17, 2011 11:43:00 AM
Sean O'Sullivan - R - Padres

Royals placed RHP Sean O'Sullivan on the 15-day disabled list with right biceps tendinitis.

This injury might also be called "has a 6.92 ERA." O'Sullivan has been absolutely horrific of late, allowing 30 runs (26 earned) in just 17 2/3 innings over his past four starts (13.25 ERA). Hopefully O'Sullivan actually is hurt, because no major leaguer should ever pitch that poorly.
Source: Bob Dutton on Twitter
Fri, Jun 3, 2011 02:58:00 PM
Sean O'Sullivan - R - Padres

Sean O’Sullivan continued his downward spiral Thursday, allowing seven runs – three earned – on eight hits and two walks over just 2 2/3 innings in a loss to the Twins.

O’Sullivan got off to a surprisingly nice start when thrust into the Royals rotation, but he’s been downright dreadful lately, allowing a whopping 30 runs – 26 earned – over his previous four outings to bloat his ERA all the way up to 6.92. Nate Adcock followed O’Sullivan with some effective innings, and he might get a shot to replace him in the rotation the next time out. If O’Sullivan gets another chance, it will come against the Blue Jays.
Thu, Jun 2, 2011 11:11:00 PM
Sean O'Sullivan - R - Padres

Sean O'Sullivan allowed 10 earned runs in 5 2/3 innings Saturday as the Royals lost to the Rangers.

Sullivan surrendered 15 hits and walked two while striking out just one. He's been shelled now in consecutive starts and can be completely avoided in fantasy leagues. Even next week against the light-hitting Twins.
Sat, May 28, 2011 09:52:00 PM
Sean O'Sullivan - R - Padres

Sean O'Sullivan was knocked around for seven earned runs in 4 1/3 innings against the Cardinals Sunday.

O'Sullivan has now yielded 17 earned runs in his last three starts. He struck out no batters today for the fourth time this season and sports an ERA of 5.60. The Royals would be better served viewing the 23-year-old as a long reliever.
Sun, May 22, 2011 07:21:00 PM
Sean O'Sullivan - R - Padres

Sean O’Sullivan did enough to pick up his second win Thursday, holding the Yankees to four runs on six hits and two walks over 6 2/3 innings in the 11-5 win.

Another solid, workmanlike effort from O’Sullivan, who keeps defying the odds despite what is now a 14/16 K/BB ratio over 35 2/3 innings this season. He now boasts a 2.84 ERA over five starts and a 3.79 ERA and 1.29 WHIP overall. He’ll get the Indians his next time out.
Thu, May 12, 2011 10:39:00 PM

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