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Matt Capps | Relief Pitcher

Team: Cleveland Indians
Age / DOB:  (29) / 9/3/1983
Ht / Wt:  6'2' / 245
Bats / Throws: Right / Right
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Indians reassigned RHPs Matt Capps, Daisuke Matsuzaka, Jerry Gil, C Omir Santos, SS Luis Hernandez, and RF Matt Carson to minor league camp.
Capps was re-signed to new deal after not making the Indians' 25-man roster. Matsuzaka will open the season as a starter with Triple-A Columbus. Mar 31 - 4:40 PM

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Matt Capps - R - Indians

Indians re-signed RHP Matt Capps to a minor league contract.

Capps was released by the Indians on Monday, but the two sides were quickly able to reach a new agreement. The 29-year-old right-hander has allowed two earned runs in six innings this spring and figures to surface in Cleveland's bullpen if he can stay healthy.
Mar 26 - 1:59 PM
Matt Capps - R - Indians

Indians released RHP Matt Capps.

The Indians are hoping to retain Capps on a minor league contract. The 29-year-old right-hander allowed two earned runs and five hits in six innings this spring.
Source: Paul Hoynes on Twitter
Mar 25 - 3:25 PM
Matt Capps - R - Indians

Indians manager Terry Francona said Friday that Matt Capps is still weighing his options after being informed that he would not make the Indians' Opening Day roster.

Francona informed Capps of the news a few days ago, and he now has the option to accept an assignment to Triple-A, or hit the free agent market and look for a better opportunity elsewhere. Regardless of his decision, he doesn't hold any fantasy appeal for the upcoming season.
Source: Jordan Bastian on Twitter
Mar 22 - 7:24 PM
Matt Capps - R - Indians

Matt Capps will not make the Indians' 25-man roster.

The Indians gave Capps that news on Monday afternoon. He can either go to Triple-A or head back to free agency.
Source: Jordan Bastian on Twitter
Mar 18 - 1:06 PM
Matt Capps - R - Indians

Matt Capps (shoulder) hopes to begin pitching in Cactus League games in two weeks.

Capps is on a more gradual throwing program than the other Indians' pitchers this spring due to last season's shoulder issues. "I know when I'm healthy, I'll take my chances with anybody," said Capps. "If I'm healthy in two weeks, and I can go out and physically compete, I think everything will work out pretty well." Capps is trying to earn a spot in the Opening Day bullpen as a non-roster invitee, which he should be able to do as long as he's healthy.
Source: Cleveland Plain Dealer
Feb 19 - 10:24 PM
Matt Capps - R - Indians

Matt Capps is on a more gradual throwing program than the other Indians' pitchers this spring.

Capps dealt with shoulder issues last season and has been throwing bullpen sessions every third day rather than every other day. The right-hander is trying to earn a spot in the Opening Day bullpen as a non-roster invitee.
Source: Indians.mlb.com
Feb 18 - 9:15 PM
Matt Capps - R - Indians

Indians signed RHP Matt Capps to a minor league contract with an invitation to spring training.

Capps earned $4.5 million with the Twins last season while posting a 3.68 ERA and 18/4 K/BB ratio over 29 1/3 innings. The 29-year-old right-hander was limited to just three appearances after the All-Star break due to shoulder issues, but he should have a good chance to win a bullpen spot with the Indians if he's healthy.
Jan 31 - 4:36 PM
Matt Capps - R - Indians

Barry Jackson of the Miami Herald reports that the Marlins "are among several teams in talks" with Matt Capps.

The Marlins' bullpen is woefully thin, and Capps would also provide some insurance for relatively green closer Steve Cishek. The veteran right-hander held a 3.68 ERA and 1.09 WHIP for the Twins in 2012 but was limited to just 30 appearances due to shoulder trouble.
Related: Marlins
Source: Miami Herald
Jan 13 - 10:37 AM
Matt Capps - R - Indians

The Twins have declined the $6 million club option on Matt Capps' contract for 2013.

He'll receive a $250,000 buyout and will hit free agency this winter. Capps was limited to just 30 appearances this season due to a rotator cuff injury, posting a 3.68 ERA, 14 saves and 18/4 K/BB ratio over 29 1/3 innings.
Source: Tyler Mason on Twitter
Wed, Oct 24, 2012 03:40:00 PM
Matt Capps - R - Indians

Twins activated RHP Matt Capps from the 15-day disabled list.

The right-hander will be back in the Twins' bullpen on Monday night, though he might not see a save chance for the rest of the season because of how effective Glen Perkins was in his absence. Capps has a 3.81 ERA and 18/4 K/BB ratio in 28 1/3 innings this year for Minnesota.
Related: Glen Perkins
Mon, Sep 24, 2012 02:38:00 PM
Matt Capps - R - Indians

Matt Capps (shoulder) is scheduled to throw a 45-pitch simulated game Saturday.

Assuming he avoids setbacks, Capps will rejoin the Twins on Monday. Look for him to be used in low-leverage situations initially, before potentially being added to a committee with Glen Perkins and Jared Burton.
Source: John Shipley on Twitter
Sat, Sep 22, 2012 02:41:00 PM
Matt Capps - R - Indians

Matt Capps (shoulder) will begin facing batters this week in the Twins' fall instructional league.

Capps could rejoin the Twins for the final series of their 2012 regular season schedule. He has thrown only 28 1/3 innings this year because of a rotator cuff injury and is likely to have his $6 million club option for 2013 declined this winter. Capps would then become a free agent.
Source: St. Paul Pioneer Press
Mon, Sep 17, 2012 01:47:00 PM
Matt Capps - R - Indians

Matt Capps (shoulder) threw his first bullpen session Saturday since being placed on the disabled list.

Capps managed to avoid rotator cuff surgery and is hoping to rejoin the Twins' bullpen before the end of the season. Coming off a major injury, his $6 million option in 2013 is likely to be declined.
Source: Twins.mlb.com
Sat, Sep 15, 2012 01:15:00 PM
Matt Capps - R - Indians

Twins general manager Terry Ryan said Matt Capps (shoulder) still has a chance to return later this season.

Capps has made just two appearances since late June due to shoulder issues. It's not clear how far along he is in his rehab, but obviously the Twins haven't given up on him making a late-season impact. He almost surely wouldn't be used in save opportunities, though.
Source: Minneapolis Star-Tribune
Sun, Sep 2, 2012 09:14:00 AM

Depth Charts

Batters
PosRoleName
C1Carlos Santana
2Lou Marson
3Yan Gomes
1B1Nick Swisher
2B1Jason Kipnis
2Cord Phelps
SS1Asdrubal Cabrera
3B1Mark Reynolds
2Mike Aviles
LF1Michael Brantley
2Ryan Raburn
CF1Michael Bourn
RF1Drew Stubbs
DH1Jason Giambi
Starting Pitcher
PosRoleName
S1Justin Masterson
2Ubaldo Jimenez
3Brett Myers
4Zach McAllister
5Scott Kazmir
6Josh Tomlin
Relief Pitcher
PosRoleName
R1Chris Perez
2Vinnie Pestano
3Joe Smith
4Matt Albers
5Bryan Shaw
6Rich Hill
7Cody Allen
8Corey Kluber
9Scott Barnes
10Blake Wood
11Frank Herrmann