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Vin Mazzaro | Relief Pitcher

Team: Pittsburgh Pirates
Age / DOB:  (26) / 9/27/1986
Ht / Wt:  6'3' / 220
Bats / Throws: Right / Right
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Pirates purchased the contract of RHP Vin Mazzaro from Triple-A Indianapolis.
Mazzaro owns an ugly 5.22 ERA in the majors and is expected to pitch in middle relief. Bryan Morris was optioned to the minors in a corresponding roster move. Apr 16 - 1:54 PM

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Vin Mazzaro - R - Pirates

Pirates sent RHP Vin Mazzaro outright to Triple-A Indianapolis.

Mazzaro was cleared in order to make room for the newly-signed Francisco Liriano on the 40-man roster. The 26-year-old was acquired from the Royals over the offseason, but is a long shot to make the roster out of spring training.
Feb 8 - 10:54 PM
Vin Mazzaro - R - Pirates

Pirates acquired RHP Vin Mazzaro and 1B Clint Robinson from the Royals for LHP Luis Rico and RHP Luis Santos.

Mazzaro was one of many players who were designated for assignment by the Royals last week. The 26-year-old right-hander owns posted a 5.73 ERA and 26/19 K/BB ratio over 44 innings this season and is unlikely to make a big impact with Pittsburgh.
Wed, Nov 28, 2012 11:27:00 AM
Vin Mazzaro - R - Pirates

Royals designated RHP Vin Mazzaro for assignment.

The move clears him from the 40-man roster. Mazzaro, 26, had an ugly 5.73 ERA and 26/19 K/BB ratio in 44 innings with the Royals this season.
Tue, Nov 20, 2012 04:10:00 PM
Vin Mazzaro - R - Pirates

Royals recalled RHP Vin Mazzaro from Triple-A Omaha.

Mazzaro has a 6.12 ERA and 1.73 WHIP this year in the major leagues. The Royals will hope for much better.
Mon, Aug 27, 2012 11:12:00 AM
Vin Mazzaro - R - Pirates

Royals optioned RHP Vin Mazzaro to Triple-A Omaha.

He's been up and down multiple times with the big club this season, posting a 6.12 ERA over nine games -- six starts. Mazzaro will return to a 4.53 ERA in 10 games -- eight starts -- at Triple-A.
Fri, Jul 20, 2012 08:22:00 AM
Vin Mazzaro - R - Pirates

Royals recalled RHP Vin Mazzaro from Triple-A Omaha.

Mazzaro has registered a rough 5.70 ERA in eight appearances this season at the major league level. He should be avoided in fantasy leagues no matter his role.
Tue, Jul 17, 2012 04:21:00 PM
Vin Mazzaro - R - Pirates

The Royals are expected to recall right-hander Vin Mazzaro for Tuesday's game.

The Royals have yet to make an official announcement. Mazzaro, 25, has a 5.70 ERA in six starts and two relief appearances in the majors this season and should be off the radar in fantasy leagues.
Source: Bob Dutton on Twitter
Tue, Jul 17, 2012 10:09:00 AM
Vin Mazzaro - R - Pirates

Royals optioned RHP Vin Mazzaro to Triple-A Omaha.

He gets the boot after the Blue Jays knocked him around for six runs on 13 hits over 5 1/3 innings Tuesday. Mazzaro might be back later this summer, but it's clear at this point he won't ever be a worthwhile fantasy option.
Tue, Jul 3, 2012 10:14:00 PM
Vin Mazzaro - R - Pirates

Vin Mazzaro will start Tuesday against the Blue Jays.

Evidently he hasn't officially been banished to the bullpen just yet. Mazzaro holds a 4.74 ERA and 1.54 WHIP over seven appearances -- five starts -- this year with the Royals. He can be avoided for fantasy purposes.
Source: Bob Dutton on Twitter
Sun, Jul 1, 2012 11:21:00 AM
Vin Mazzaro - R - Pirates

Vin Mazzaro has been demoted to the bullpen.

Mazzaro lasted just 1 1/3 innings in Friday's loss to the Cardinals. He'll move into a long relief role, with Everett Teaford expected to take his spot in the rotation Wednesday. Luis Mendoza could also be booted from the rotation, with veteran Doug Davis possibly replacing him.
Related: Luis Mendoza
Source: Kansas City Star
Mon, Jun 25, 2012 07:55:00 PM
Vin Mazzaro - R - Pirates

Vin Mazzaro lasted just 1 1/3 innings in Friday's loss to the Cardinals.

He allowed seven runs on six hits and two walks, while striking out two. Mazzaro was pushed back to Friday to give him extra rest after dealing with a tight calf muscle. He remains on track to pitch Wednesday against the Rays.
Fri, Jun 22, 2012 11:44:00 PM
Vin Mazzaro - R - Pirates

Vin Mazzaro (calf) will make his next start as scheduled.

Mazzaro was removed after six innings Friday because of a tight calf muscle, but it's not a major concern. He remains on track to pitch Wednesday at Houston.
Source: Royals.mlb.com
Sat, Jun 16, 2012 03:59:00 PM
Vin Mazzaro - R - Pirates

Vin Mazzaro was stellar in Friday's victory over the Cardinals, scattering five hits and a walk over six scoreless innings while striking out four.

He's actually pitched fairly well since joining the Royals rotation, as he now sits at 3-1 with a 2.57 ERA on the season. He doesn't generate any strikeouts and pitches for a poor team, but he may be worth a look in deeper mixed leagues as a matchup play. Such an opportunity may arise this week as he takes on the Astros in Houston on Wednesday.
Sat, Jun 16, 2012 12:36:00 AM
Vin Mazzaro - R - Pirates

Vin Mazzaro lasted just three innings against the Pirates on Saturday, surrendering four runs (three earned).

Mazzaro walked four and struck out four. He cruised through the first three innings until all hell broke loose in the fourth. Seven of the first eight hitters reached in the inning, leading to the Pirates scoring all five of their runs. While Mazzaro wasn't at his best in this outing, he has actually pitched fairly well for the Royals thus far. He'll look to bounce back against the Cardinals in St. Louis on Friday.
Sat, Jun 9, 2012 10:51:00 PM

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PosRoleName
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2Gaby Sanchez
2B1Neil Walker
2Jordy Mercer
SS1Clint Barmes
2John McDonald
3Chase d'Arnaud
3B1Pedro Alvarez
2Brandon Inge
LF1Starling Marte
CF1Andrew McCutchen
RF1Travis Snider
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Starting Pitcher
PosRoleName
S1A.J. Burnett
2Wandy Rodriguez
3James McDonald
4Francisco Liriano
5Charlie Morton
6Jeff Karstens
7Jeff Locke
8Jeanmar Gomez
Relief Pitcher
PosRoleName
R1Jason Grilli
2Mark Melancon
3Tony Watson
4Justin Wilson
5Vin Mazzaro
6Bryan Morris
7Jose Contreras
8Jared Hughes