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Clay Rapada | Relief Pitcher

Team: New York Yankees
Age / DOB:  (32) / 3/9/1981
Ht / Wt:  6'5' / 200
Bats / Throws: Right / Left
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Yankees re-signed LHP Clay Rapada to a minor league contract; assigned him to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre.
Rapada was released by the Yankees on April 3. And now he's back. The lefty will function as relief depth. Apr 9 - 5:17 PM
Source: Andy McCullough on Twitter

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Clay Rapada - R - Yankees

Yankees released LHP Clay Rapada.

Rapada was designated for assignment over the weekend. The 32-year-old dealt with a shoulder injury during spring training, but he shouldn't have much trouble drawing interest. He should make for a useful left-handed specialist if healthy.
Apr 3 - 3:57 PM
Clay Rapada - R - Yankees

Yankees designated LHP Clay Rapada for assignment.

Rapada is dealing with a shoulder injury and was expected to open the season on the disabled list, but the Yankees needed to clear a 40-man roster spot for Lyle Overbay. If healthy, Rapada could draw interest as a left-handed specialist.
Mar 31 - 4:54 PM
Clay Rapada - R - Yankees

Yankees manager Joe Girardi said that he expects Clay Rapada (shoulder) to begin the season on the disabled list.

Rapada has been dealing with shoulder bursitis for a couple weeks, and although he's resumed playing catch, he just doesn't have enough time to get ready. Luckily for the Yankees, it appears that Boone Logan (elbow) will be ready.
Source: Sweeny Murti on Twitter
Mar 22 - 8:22 AM
Clay Rapada - R - Yankees

Clay Rapada, who was shut down nearly two weeks with left shoulder bursitis, has resumed playing catch.

While the left-hander doesn't need many spring innings to get himself ready for Opening Day, his status remains in question. Rapada registered a stellar 2.82 ERA, 1.20 WHIP and 38/17 K/BB ratio over 70 appearances with the Yankees in 2012. He's nothing more than a left-handed specialist, though, and holds no value in most fantasy leagues.
Source: Yankees.mlb.com
Mar 19 - 9:04 PM
Clay Rapada - R - Yankees

Clay Rapada will be sidelined for the next 7-10 days with left shoulder bursitis.

Relievers only need a handful of spring appearances to get properly tuned up for the start of the regular season, so this isn't a major concern yet. But it will become one if Rapada is still feeling discomfort in a week.
Source: Joel Sherman on Twitter
Mar 7 - 4:08 PM
Clay Rapada - R - Yankees

Clay Rapada allowed one run in 1 1/3 innings of relief Wednesday against the Blue Jays.

It was his first appearance since being diagnosed Monday with a viral infection. Rapada has registered a 3.97 ERA and 8/8 K/BB ratio in 11 1/3 innings this year.
Thu, May 17, 2012 08:59:00 AM
Clay Rapada - R - Yankees

Clay Rapada left Monday's game against the Orioles in the sixth inning due to a viral infection.

Rapada replaced the injured Ivan Nova (foot, ankle) and got Chris Davis to line out and walked Nick Johnson before exiting. He should be fine in the next day or so.
Source: Sweeny Murti on Twitter
Mon, May 14, 2012 10:15:00 PM
Clay Rapada - R - Yankees

Yankees purchased the contract of LHP Clay Rapada from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre.

Rapada allowed just one run over 10 innings this spring while fanning 13 and walking five. He'll function as a second left-hander out of the Bombers' bullpen.
Wed, Apr 4, 2012 04:05:00 PM
Clay Rapada - R - Yankees

Yankees signed LHP Clay Rapada to a minor league contract.

The deal includes an invitation to spring training. Rapada, 30, is expected to compete for the Hideki Okajima role with the Yankees after Okajima failed his physical and was released earlier this week. He remains a longshot to make the 40-man roster.
Sat, Feb 18, 2012 09:00:00 PM
Clay Rapada - R - Yankees

According to MLB.com's Bryan Hoch, the Yankees are close to signing Clay Rapada to a minor league contract with invitation to spring training.

The Orioles released Rapada earlier this week in order to make room for Matt Lindstrom on their 40-man roster. He'll likely operate as a lefty specialist with the Yankees in spring training.
Source: Bryan Hoch on Twitter
Sat, Feb 18, 2012 04:50:00 PM
Clay Rapada - R - Yankees

Orioles released LHP Clay Rapada.

Rapada was designated for assignment earlier this month to clear a spot on the O's 40-man roster for Matt Lindstrom. The left-hander drew no interest on waivers.
Wed, Feb 15, 2012 09:17:00 PM
Clay Rapada - R - Yankees

Orioles designated LHP Clay Rapada for assignment.

Rapada got the boot on Monday morning to clear a roster spot for new right-handed reliever Matt Lindstrom. The lefty had a 6.06 ERA in 32 appearances last season.
Mon, Feb 6, 2012 09:35:00 AM
Clay Rapada - R - Yankees

Orioles purchased the contract of LHP Clay Rapada from Triple-A Norfolk.

Rapada posted an ugly 7.30 ERA in 12 1/3 innings earlier this season with the Orioles, but he's getting another shot here in September. He'll operate as a lefty specialist.
Mon, Sep 5, 2011 03:33:00 PM
Clay Rapada - R - Yankees

Orioles sent LHP Clay Rapada outright to Triple-A Norfolk.

Rapada was designated for assignment Wednesday but has cleared waivers and will remain in the organization. He's held a 7.30 ERA and 13/6 K/BB ratio over 12 1/3 innings this season with the O's.
Fri, Jul 1, 2011 02:12:00 PM

Depth Charts

Batters
PosRoleName
C1Francisco Cervelli
2Chris Stewart
3Austin Romine
1B1Mark Teixeira
2Lyle Overbay
2B1Robinson Cano
2Alberto Gonzalez
SS1Derek Jeter
2Eduardo Nunez
3Jayson Nix
4Reid Brignac
3B1Alex Rodriguez
2Kevin Youkilis
3David Adams
LF1Curtis Granderson
2Vernon Wells
CF1Brett Gardner
RF1Ichiro Suzuki
2Ben Francisco
DH1Travis Hafner
Starting Pitcher
PosRoleName
S1CC Sabathia
2Hiroki Kuroda
3Andy Pettitte
4Phil Hughes
5Ivan Nova
6David Phelps
7Michael Pineda
8Vidal Nuno
Relief Pitcher
PosRoleName
R1Mariano Rivera
2David Robertson
3Boone Logan
4Joba Chamberlain
5Shawn Kelley
6Adam Warren
7Cesar Cabral
8Preston Claiborne
9Dellin Betances