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Jared Burton | Relief Pitcher

Team: Minnesota Twins
Age / DOB:  (31) / 6/2/1981
Ht / Wt:  6'5' / 224
Bats / Throws: Right / Right
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Jared Burton earned his first save of the season Saturday in the Twins' 8-5 win over the Orioles.
Glen Perkins had the night off and Burton stepped in admirably, retiring all three batters he faced. Burton has a 1.69 ERA, 1.00 WHIP and 18/5 K/BB ratio in 16 innings this season. He's a decent holds option in fantasy leagues and will vulture saves here and there. May 11 - 10:12 PM

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Jared Burton - R - Twins

Twins avoided arbitration with RHP Jared Burton by agreeing to a two-year, $5.5 million contract extension.

The Twins will also hold a $3.6 million option on him for 2015. The deal buys out Burton's first year of free agency and also gives Minnesota a chance to keep him around for an additional year. The 31-year-old was a nice surprise in 2012, posting a 2.18 ERA and 55/16 K/BB ratio over 64 appearances.
Thu, Dec 6, 2012 06:31:00 PM
Jared Burton - R - Twins

Darren Wolfson of 1500 ESPN reports that the Twins are close to a contract extension with right-hander Jared Burton.

The dollar amount isn't yet known, but the extension is expected to run through 2014 and include a club option for 2015. Burton, who is currently due to hit free agency next offseason, posted a 2.18 ERA and 55/16 K/BB ratio over 64 appearances in 2012.
Source: Darren Wolfson on Twitter
Thu, Dec 6, 2012 04:30:00 PM
Jared Burton - R - Twins

The Twins are considering a multi-year extension for right-hander Jared Burton.

Burton is arbitration-eligible this winter and is likely to see a raise from his $750,000 salary. He posted a 2.18 ERA and 55/16 K/BB ratio in 64 appearances with the Twins and is under team control through the 2013 season.
Source: ESPN 1500 Twin Cities
Sat, Nov 10, 2012 12:29:00 PM
Jared Burton - R - Twins

According to Tim Brown of Yahoo! Sports, the Rangers are talking to the Twins about right-handed reliever Jared Burton.

The Rangers are in the market for relief help as they consider moving Alexi Ogando back in the rotation. Burton signed a minor league deal with the Twins over the winter, but he has emerged as a valuable trade chip after posting a 2.40 ERA, three saves and a 36/10 K/BB ratio over 41 1/3 innings this season.
Related: Rangers
Source: Tim Brown on Twitter
Tue, Jul 31, 2012 02:01:00 PM
Jared Burton - R - Twins

Jared Burton notched his third save Tuesday with a scoreless inning against the Orioles.

Burton struck out a batter and walked another. It was his first save since June 25. Glen Perkins set him up with a three-punch-out eighth. Perkins and Burton will continue to share closing duties with Matt Capps on the disabled list into August. As such, the resurgent reliever with a 2.41 ERA is useable in most formats for now, especially if an owner is desperate for saves. Keep in mind that Minnesota wouldn't be averse to trading the reliever if they get an acceptable offer within the next two weeks.
Wed, Jul 18, 2012 12:05:00 AM
Jared Burton - R - Twins

Jared Burton notched his second straight save Monday with a scoreless inning against the White Sox.

He allowed a one-out walk to A.J. Pierzynski but then got a couple flyouts to end it. Glen Perkins pitched the eighth inning before Twins manager Ron Gardenhire turned it over to Burton with the Sox having a couple right-handed batters due up. If Gardy sticks to the matchups, Burton should have a leg up over Perkins for save chances in Minny.
Mon, Jun 25, 2012 11:21:00 PM
Jared Burton - R - Twins

Jared Burton nailed down the save in Sunday's 4-3 win over the Reds.

Interesting. Lefty Glen Perkins was called on in Minnesota's first two save opportunities without Matt Capps, but with two righties scheduled to lead off the ninth for the Reds, manager Ron Gardenhire went with Burton today. Burton walked two and recorded zero strikeouts. With Capps' shoulder likely to send him to the disabled list, the Twins might go with some approximation of a committee, but Perkins is the fill-in to own, with Burton being worth a look if you're absolutely desperate for saves.
Related: Glen Perkins, Matt Capps
Sun, Jun 24, 2012 04:11:00 PM
Jared Burton - R - Twins

Twins purchased the contract of RHP Jared Burton from Triple-A Rochester.

Burton earned an Opening Day roster spot with a 1.64 ERA in 11 spring appearances. He dealt with injuries the last couple years in Cincinnati but has a chance to be a solid middle reliever in Minnesota if he can remain healthy.
Thu, Apr 5, 2012 03:10:00 PM
Jared Burton - R - Twins

Twins signed RHP Jared Burton to a minor league contract.

A solid, no-risk move from Minnesota. Burton appeared in only six games for the Reds this season after undergoing arthroscopic surgery on his shoulder, but he holds a 3.41 ERA and 1.13 WHIP in 164 games at the major league level. If he shows he's healthy, he has a good shot to earn a bullpen spot in spring training.
Fri, Nov 11, 2011 03:59:00 PM
Jared Burton - R - Twins

Jared Burton has elected free agency.

Burton was outrighted off the Reds' 40-man roster on Monday. The 30-year-old right-hander has made just 10 appearances in the majors over the past two seasons and will likely have to accept a minor league deal this winter.
Tue, Nov 1, 2011 06:44:00 PM
Jared Burton - R - Twins

Reds sent RHP Jared Burton outright to Triple-A Louisville.

The move clears him from the 40-man roster. Burton, 30, has made just 10 appearances in the majors over the past two seasons due to a multitude of injuries, including shoulder surgery this past April.
Mon, Oct 31, 2011 05:09:00 PM
Jared Burton - R - Twins

Reds recalled RHP Jared Burton from Triple-A Louisville.

Burton made three appearances for the Reds in April before undergoing arthroscopic surgery on his shoulder. The 30-year-old right-hander had a 4.15 ERA and 11/5 K/BB ratio over 13 innings with Triple-A Louisville. Look for him in a middle relief role.
Thu, Sep 1, 2011 12:40:00 PM
Jared Burton - R - Twins

Reds activated RHP Jared Burton from the 60-day disabled list, optioned him to Triple-A Louisville.

Burton, who underwent surgery on his right shoulder back on April 23, posted a 6.92 ERA but struck out over a batter per inning in 10 rehab appearances. He'll likely be called up in September.
Tue, Aug 23, 2011 09:11:00 PM
Jared Burton - R - Twins

Jared Burton (shoulder) has rejoined the Reds after completing a rehab assignment with Triple-A Louisville, but he has not be activated from the disabled list.

"He's been throwing better," manager Dusty Baker said. "But he's on one day and a little off the next." Burton, who has been out since undergoing surgery on his right shoulder back on April 23, posted a 6.92 ERA but struck out over a batter per inning in 10 rehab appearances. It sounds like the Reds might have him throw a few bullpen sessions before likely activating him next month when the rosters expand.
Source: Cincinnati Enquirer
Sat, Aug 20, 2011 09:52:00 AM

Depth Charts

Batters
PosRoleName
C1Joe Mauer
1B1Justin Morneau
2Chris Colabello
2B1Brian Dozier
2Jamey Carroll
SS1Pedro Florimon Jr.
2Eduardo Escobar
3B1Trevor Plouffe
LF1Josh Willingham
2Wilkin Ramirez
CF1Aaron Hicks
2Darin Mastroianni
RF1Oswaldo Arcia
2Chris Parmelee
DH1Ryan Doumit
Starting Pitcher
PosRoleName
S1Scott Diamond
2Kevin Correia
3Mike Pelfrey
Relief Pitcher
PosRoleName
R1Glen Perkins
2Jared Burton
3Josh Roenicke
4Casey Fien
5Brian Duensing
6Anthony Swarzak
7Ryan Pressly
8Tim Wood
9Caleb Thielbar