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Mike Costanzo | First Baseman

Team:	Washington Nationals
Age / DOB:	(29) / 9/9/1983
Ht / Wt:	6'3' / 205
Bats / Throws:	Right / Right
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Nationals signed INF Mike Costanzo to a minor league contract.

Costanzo made it up for a brief appearance with the Reds in 2012, picking up one hit in 18 at-bats. The minor league journeyman will represent organizational depth. Fri, Dec 28, 2012 01:28:00 PM

Mike Costanzo signs with Nats
Fri, Dec 28, 2012 01:28:00 PM
Mike Costanzo outrighted
Fri, Aug 3, 2012 11:23:00 AM
Reds DFA Costanzo
Wed, Aug 1, 2012 06:41:00 PM
Reds option INF Costanzo to minors
Wed, Jun 6, 2012 03:24:00 PM

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Mike Costanzo - 1B - Nationals

Reds sent INF Mike Costanzo outright to Triple-A Louisville.

Costanzo was designated for assignment earlier this week in order to clear a 40-man roster spot for Jonathan Broxton. He'll return to a .274/.377/.459 batting line with 10 homers at Louisville.

Fri, Aug 3, 2012 11:23:00 AM

Mike Costanzo - 1B - Nationals

Reds designated INF Mike Costanzo for assignment.

The move clears a 40-man roster spot for Jonathan Broxton, who was acquired from the Royals at Tuesday's trade deadline. Costanzo seems likely to pass through waivers.

Wed, Aug 1, 2012 06:41:00 PM

Mike Costanzo - 1B - Nationals

Reds optioned INF Mike Costanzo to Triple-A Louisville.

He was sent down to make room for Kristopher Negron on the active roster. Costanzo went 1-for-18 with 10 strikeouts during his first stint in the big leagues.

Wed, Jun 6, 2012 03:24:00 PM

Mike Costanzo - 1B - Nationals

Reds recalled INF Mike Costanzo from Triple-A Louisville.

Costanzo replaces the injured Scott Rolen (shoulder) on the Reds' active roster. He was hitting .303 with six homers and 24 RBI between Double-A and Triple-A this year, and will likely share time at third base with Todd Frazier. Costanzo can be ignored for fantasy purposes.

Sat, May 12, 2012 06:40:00 PM

Mike Costanzo - 1B - Nationals

Orioles released INF Mike Costanzo.

The Orioles offered Costanzo an opportunity to stay with the organization and switch from the infield to the pitching rubber, but he declined. The 26-year-old was involved in the trade that sent Miguel Tejada to Houston back in December of 2007 and is unlikely to have much of a major league career.

Fri, Apr 2, 2010 12:18:00 PM

Mike Costanzo - 1B - Nationals

Mike Costanzo, one of the products of the Miguel Tejada deal with the Astros, hit a pair of homers Tuesday for Triple-A Norfolk.

A rare outburst. Costanzo put himself on the map with 27 homers in Triple-A for the Phillies last year -- drawing him enough attention that he was included in two of the winter's major trades (the Brad Lidge deal being the other) -- but he was never much of a prospect because of his extreme strikeout rate. Even International League pitchers haven't had much trouble with him this year, as he's hitting .250/.321/.381 with eight homers and 88 strikeouts in 252 at-bats.

Wed, Jun 25, 2008 03:17:00 AM

Mike Costanzo - 1B - Nationals

Orioles reassigned infielder Mike Costanzo, catcher Omir Santos and outfielder Luis Terrero to minor league camp.

Costanzo slugged .513 this spring, but he also had a 13/1 K/BB ratio in 39 at-bats. He'll start at first and third and see time behind the plate for Triple-A Norfolk.

Sat, Mar 22, 2008 04:38:00 PM

Mike Costanzo - 1B - Nationals

Mike Costanzo went 4-for-4 with a homer off Livan Hernandez and a double Thursday against the Twins.

Costanzo, who has been working out as a catcher, in 9-for-19 with two homers. He has 25-homer power, but that's the only part of his game that's major leaguer quality. It'd probably take a Kevin Millar trade to give him a chance of making the team.

Thu, Mar 6, 2008 04:53:00 PM

Mike Costanzo - 1B - Nationals

Third baseman Mike Costanzo was traded from the Astros to the Orioles in a six-player deal.

Five weeks after the Phillies sent him to Houston in the Brad Lidge deal. Costanzo .270/.368/.490 as a 23-year-old in Double-A last season and plays a pretty good third base. The problem is that he strikes out a ton. Including his time in the AFL, he fanned 189 times in 598 at-bats last season. He has a lot of work to do if he's ever going to help a major league team.

Wed, Dec 12, 2007 03:03:00 PM

Mike Costanzo - 1B - Nationals

Third baseman Mike Costanzo was traded from the Phillies to the Astros in a five-player deal.

Costanzo, a 2005 second-round pick, hit .270/.368/.490 as a 23-year-old in Double-A last season. He's currently batting .169/.268/.254 in 71 at-bats in the Arizona Fall League. The right-handed hitter strikes out a ton and doesn't have the 30-homer power to make up for it. He's a long shot to contribute in the majors.

Wed, Nov 7, 2007 10:53:00 PM

Mike Costanzo - 1B - Nationals

Mike Costanzo's AFL average fell to .177 after he went 0-for-4 on Saturday.

Costanzo, a 2005 second-round pick, has only two extra-base hits and a 23/7 K/BB through 62 at-bats. The 24-year-old hit .270/.368/.490 in Double-A last season, but that came with 157 strikeouts in 508 at-bats. He'll have to cut down on the K's if he's going to have a career in the majors.

Mon, Nov 5, 2007 03:03:00 PM

Mike Costanzo - 1B - Nationals

Mike Costanzo went 3-for-4 with a grand slam and six RBI for Single-A Clearwater on Thursday.

Costanzo, a 2005 second-round pick, is batting .255/.314/.418 in 110 at-bats. The 22-year-old lacks spectacular upside, but he could develop into an average regular at third base in two or three years.

Fri, May 5, 2006 02:24:00 PM

Depth Charts

Batters
Pos	Role	Name
C	1	Kurt Suzuki
	2	Wilson Ramos D.L. Nationals placed C Wilson Ramos on the 15-day disabled list with a left hamstring strain. Ramos missed a couple weeks last month with the same injury. He doesn't think the strain is too bad, but it's possible the Nats will play it safe and hold him out longer this time around. May 16
	3	Jhonatan Solano
1B	1	Adam LaRoche
	2	Tyler Moore
	3	Chad Tracy
2B	1	Danny Espinosa Sidelined Danny Espinosa has been playing with a small fracture in his right wrist for the past month. It's actually a loose bone chip in his hand. The injury stems from when he was hit by a pitch from Paul Maholm on April 14 and certainly explains his struggles. Espinosa hopes to avoid a trip to the disabled list and possible surgery, but the Nationals plan to rest him for a few days. Steve Lombardozzi will fill in at second base for the time being. May 24
	2	Steve Lombardozzi
	3	Jeff Kobernus
SS	1	Ian Desmond
3B	1	Ryan Zimmerman
LF	1	Bryce Harper
	2	Roger Bernadina
CF	1	Denard Span
RF	1	Jayson Werth D.L. Jayson Werth (hamstring) will not be ready for activation from the disabled list on Friday and could be sidelined for as much as two more weeks. Nationals manager Davey Johnson said he received an "alarming" report on Werth Monday, which obviously doesn't sound good. The outfielder experienced a setback with his hamstring during a rehab game last week and has yet to return to game action. He was slated to see a specialist over the weekend and evidently didn't receive good news. Roger Bernadina and Tyler Moore will continue to be the primary fill-ins for Werth. May 20
Starting Pitcher
Pos	Role	Name
S	1	Stephen Strasburg
	2	Gio Gonzalez
	3	Jordan Zimmermann
	4	Dan Haren
	5	Ross Detwiler Sidelined Ross Detwiler (back) played catch Thursday and will throw a bullpen session Saturday. Detwiler left his start on May 15 with lower back spasms, but managed to avoid a stint on the disabled list. Barring any setbacks, he will return to the rotation Tuesday against the Orioles. May 24
Relief Pitcher
Pos	Role	Name
R	1	Rafael Soriano
	2	Drew Storen
	3	Tyler Clippard
	4	Craig Stammen
	5	Ryan Mattheus D.L. Ryan Mattheus is expected to be sidelined 4-6 weeks with a fractured right hand. Mattheus won't require surgery, but since the injury is to his pitching hand he can't do a whole lot while out. He'll have to build his arm strength back up once out of his cast. May 24
	6	Henry Rodriguez
	7	Christian Garcia D.L. Christian Garcia (forearm) is scheduled to begin a minor league rehab assignment this weekend with Double-A Harrisburg. Garcia has been shut down since the early part of spring training with a partial tendon tear in his right forearm, but he's ready to return to game action. The Nationals were planning to stretch him out as a starter prior to the injury, but he'll pitch in relief for the time being. May 23
	8	Zach Duke
	9	Fernando Abad

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