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Adam Ottavino | Relief Pitcher

Team: Colorado Rockies
Age / DOB:  (27) / 11/22/1985
Ht / Wt:  6'5' / 230
Bats / Throws: Right / Right
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Rockies recalled RHP Adam Ottavino from Triple-A Colorado Springs.
Ottavino struck out four over 2 2/3 perfect innings earlier this month with the Rox. He'll work in middle relief. Sun, May 20, 2012 01:47:00 PM

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Adam Ottavino - R - Rockies

Rockies optioned RHP Adam Ottavino to Triple-A Colorado Springs.

He was cleared to make room for Wednesday's starter Christian Friedrich on the active roster. Ottavino was just called up from the minors over the weekend and struck out four over 2 2/3 innings during his brief stay with the big club. He'll likely be back at some point.
Wed, May 9, 2012 08:44:00 AM
Adam Ottavino - R - Rockies

Rockies recalled RHP Adam Ottavino from Triple-A Colorado Springs.

Ottavino was claimed off waivers from the Cardinals in April and posted a 3.60 ERA in 15 appearances with Colorado Springs. The 26-year-old figures to function in middle relief with the Rockies.
Sat, May 5, 2012 02:58:00 PM
Adam Ottavino - R - Rockies

Rockies claimed RHP Adam Ottavino off waivers from the Cardinals; optioned him to Triple-A Colorado Springs.

That didn't take long. Ottavino was pushed off the Cards' 40-man roster on Tuesday afternoon, but found a new home within hours. He had a 4.85 ERA, 1.60 WHIP and 120/71 K/BB ratio in 141 innings last year at Triple-A.
Tue, Apr 3, 2012 04:39:00 PM
Adam Ottavino - R - Rockies

Cardinals designated RHP Adam Ottavino for assignment.

Ottavino made the switch from starter to reliever this spring, but he posted a 13.50 ERA in three appearances and was quickly sent to minor league camp. The former first-round pick has passed through waivers unclaimed before, but he was dealing with a shoulder ailment the first time around. There's a decent chance he gets claimed this time.
Fri, Mar 30, 2012 01:32:00 PM
Adam Ottavino - R - Rockies

Cardinals optioned RHP Adam Ottavino, LHP Samuel Freeman and RHP Chuckie Fick to Triple-A Memphis.

Ottavino allowed seven runs in 2 2/3 innings this spring in the Grapefruit League. He will act as organizational depth this year for the defending World Series champions.
Tue, Mar 20, 2012 04:06:00 PM
Adam Ottavino - R - Rockies

Adam Ottavino left Monday's split-squad game against the Nationals after being hit in the right calf by a line drive off the bat of Corey Brown.

Ottavino was running up against his pitch count at the time, so Cardinals' manager Mike Matheny planned to pull him from the game if Brown reached base, anyway. The issue is considered minor.
Source: Cardinals.mlb.com
Mon, Mar 12, 2012 10:37:00 PM
Adam Ottavino - R - Rockies

The St. Louis Post-Dispatch confirms the Cardinals will move former first-round pick Adam Ottavino to the bullpen this season.

"There are a lot of guys with more experience, but I think my stuff plays really well in that role," Ottavino said. "I have to turn that into a reality. I have to compete. I'm not going to shy away from anything." Ottavino, who was added to the Cardinals' 40-man roster this offseason, posesses the skill-set to flourish in late-inning responsibility. He figures to see an increase in velocity coming out of the bullpen.
Source: St. Louis Post-Dispatch
Sat, Feb 25, 2012 08:05:00 AM
Adam Ottavino - R - Rockies

The Cardinals will move former first-round pick Adam Ottavino to the bullpen in 2012.

It's a move that's long overdue. Ottavino, who was added to the 40-man roster last month, has consistently thrown in the mid-90s as a starter, but his pitch counts would often rise early, making him a five-inning pitcher most nights. He should see a minor uptick in velocity with a move to the bullpen, and he has a usable breaking pitch, as well. The 26-year-old will add more depth to an already-loaded collection of right-handed bullpen arms for the Cards.
Source: St. Louis Post-Dispatch
Fri, Dec 2, 2011 01:49:00 PM
Adam Ottavino - R - Rockies

Cardinals purchased the contract of RHP Adam Ottavino from Triple-A Memphis.

Ottavino, who turns 26 next week, compiled a 4.85 ERA and 120/71 K/BB ratio over 141 innings at the Triple-A level this season. The Cardinals removed him from the 40-man roster following the 2010 season due to a small tear in his right labrum, but they appear confident that his career is back on track. There's a chance he gets a shot as a reliever down the road.
Sat, Nov 19, 2011 02:24:00 AM
Adam Ottavino - R - Rockies

Adam Ottavino (shoulder) threw live batting practice Monday.

Ottavino suffered a small tear in his right labrum in the middle of last season. He was able to avoid surgery because of an intense rehab program and is now thought to be fully recovered. "I'm just trying to pitch as well as I can," the right-hander said in camp Monday. "Hopefully they still remember I exist." He's likely to start the 2011 season in the rotation at Triple-A Memphis.
Source: St. Louis Post-Dispatch
Tue, Feb 22, 2011 09:20:00 AM
Adam Ottavino - R - Rockies

Adam Ottavino does not expect to be hampered by his right shoulder at all this spring.

The right-hander was diagnosed with a small tear in his right labrum last July and did not make an appearance in the second half of the season. Ottavino is rested and ready now, but he'll probably be asked to open the year in the starting rotation at Triple-A Memphis. If the Cardinals bring him up, they'll do so only in an emergency.
Source: St. Louis Post-Dispatch
Fri, Feb 11, 2011 09:29:00 AM
Adam Ottavino - R - Rockies

Cardinals activated RHP Adam Ottavino from the 60-day disabled list.

Ottavino has been sidelined since early July due to a shoulder sprain. He was cleared to return after throwing 30 pitches to live hitters before Tuesday's games. The Cardinals are running short on pitching at the moment, so he's likely to pitch some mop-up innings before the season is done.
Wed, Sep 29, 2010 12:48:00 PM
Adam Ottavino - R - Rockies

Adam Ottavino (shoulder) is expected to throw to live hitters Tuesday.

Ottavino was diagnosed with a tear in his right labrum in mid-July, but has decided to go the rehab route rather than undergo surgery. It's still a bit of a longshot, but Ottavino could possibly take the place of the injured Blake Hawksworth this weekend. We're not counting on it, but it's a sign that the young right-hander is making good progress.
Related: Blake Hawksworth
Source: Derrick Goold on Twitter
Mon, Sep 27, 2010 06:52:00 PM
Adam Ottavino - R - Rockies

Adam Ottavino (shoulder) will not make another appearance for the Cardinals this season.

Ottavino opted to go the rehab route instead of surgery with his shoulder, and although things have gone well so far, the Cardinals see no reason to put him at risk in a game. "I don't know what that serves, except risk," manager Tony La Russa said. "He's out there pitching under control. He goes in a big league game and starts to air it out, he's not conditioned to do it."
Source: Cardinals.mlb.com
Sun, Sep 19, 2010 03:41:00 PM

Depth Charts

Batters
PosRoleName
C1Wilin Rosario
2Yorvit Torrealba
1B1Todd Helton
2Jordan Pacheco
2B1Josh Rutledge
2Jonathan Herrera
3D.J. LeMahieu
SS1Troy Tulowitzki
3B1Nolan Arenado
LF1Carlos Gonzalez
CF1Dexter Fowler
2Eric Young Jr.
RF1Michael Cuddyer
2Charlie Blackmon
Starting Pitcher
PosRoleName
S1Jhoulys Chacin
2Jorge De La Rosa
3Juan Nicasio
4Jeff Francis
5Jon Garland
6Edwar Cabrera
7Tyler Chatwood
Relief Pitcher
PosRoleName
R1Rafael Betancourt
2Matt Belisle
3Wilton Lopez
4Rex Brothers
5Adam Ottavino
6Edgmer Escalona
7Josh Outman