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Brian Bixler | Outfielder

Team: New York Mets
Age / DOB:  (30) / 10/22/1982
Ht / Wt:  6'1' / 195
Bats / Throws: Right / Right
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Mets signed INF/OF Brian Bixler to a minor league contract.
He'll receive an invitation to spring training. Bixler has put up an ugly .189/.249/.269 over parts of four minor league seasons and is not a good bet to win an Opening Day roster spot. Fri, Nov 16, 2012 12:04:00 PM

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Brian Bixler - OF - Mets

Astros sent OF Brian Bixler outright to Triple-A Oklahoma City.

Bixler was designated for assignment earlier this week and went unclaimed on waivers. He'll continue to represent minor league outfield depth.
Sat, Aug 11, 2012 03:32:00 PM
Brian Bixler - OF - Mets

Astros designated OF Brian Bixler for assignment.

The move clears a spot on the 40-man roster for the newly-acquired Tyler Greene. Bixler will likely go through waivers unclaimed and continue to serve as depth at Triple-A Oklahoma City.
Thu, Aug 9, 2012 01:17:00 PM
Brian Bixler - OF - Mets

Astros optioned OF Brian Bixler to Triple-A Oklahoma City.

Bixler is hitting .193 with no patience or power over 96 plate appearances. Because Houston is intent on jettisoning all veterans from their roster, Bixler should be back later this summer.
Sun, Jul 29, 2012 05:51:00 PM
Brian Bixler - OF - Mets

Brian Bixler doubled, homered and scored three runs in Monday's loss to the Padres.

With Jose Altuve out and Jordan Schafer slumping, Bixler batted leadoff and came up with a rare big night. He's hitting .295 in limited action this year, but it won't last. The 'Stros also got longballs from Carlos Lee and Jason Castro.
Mon, Jun 25, 2012 11:55:00 PM
Brian Bixler - OF - Mets

Making a spot start for Jed Lowrie, Brian Bixler went 3-for-5 and launched the first homer of his major league career in Monday's win over the Royals.

It took 161 games, but he finally hit one over the boards. Bixler also added a single and a double, driving in three runs. He'll go back to a utility role Tuesday.
Mon, Jun 18, 2012 11:20:00 PM
Brian Bixler - OF - Mets

Astros recalled INF-OF Brian Bixler from Triple-A Oklahoma City.

Bixler is 1-for-7 (.143) this season in the major leagues. He will merely provide bench depth for the 'Stros.
Fri, Jun 8, 2012 04:38:00 PM
Brian Bixler - OF - Mets

Astros optioned OF Brian Bixler to Triple-A Oklahoma City.

The move clears a spot on the 25-man roster for starter Jordan Lyles. Bixler was briefly called up for Marwin Gonzalez, who is on paternity leave.
Sun, Apr 29, 2012 01:11:00 PM
Brian Bixler - OF - Mets

Astros recalled INF Brian Bixler from Triple-A Oklahoma City.

It's his second stint with the club, as he went 1-for-6 at the plate in five games with the Astros this season. His stay should be short, as he's just up in place of Marwin Gonzalez, who is on paternity leave.
Fri, Apr 27, 2012 11:08:00 AM
Brian Bixler - OF - Mets

Astros optioned INF Brian Bixler to Triple-A Oklahoma City.

He was cleared to make room for Jed Lowrie, who will be activated from the disabled list before Friday's game. Bixler is 1-for-6 in five games with the Astros this season.
Related: Jed Lowrie
Thu, Apr 12, 2012 04:48:00 PM
Brian Bixler - OF - Mets

Astros purchased the contract of SS Brian Bixler from Triple-A Oklahoma City.

Bixler had a nice spring but didn't make the Opening Day roster until Jed Lowrie was injured. He figures to share the shortstop job with Marwin Gonzalez until Lowrie returns, which could be a week from now. The career .187/.248/.247 hitter can be ignored for fantasy purposes.
Fri, Apr 6, 2012 12:58:00 PM
Brian Bixler - OF - Mets

Brian Bixler went 2-for-4 and homered as the Astros' leadoff man Friday in a 5-1 win over the Nationals.

Bixler has spent most of his career as a middle infielder, but the Astros have him playing the outfield this spring as he attempts to make the club as a utilityman. With a .333 average, two homers, a triple and three walks in 15 at-bats, he's been as hot as anyone on the club. Still, he's not a long-term piece for the Astros and the team shouldn't be looking at him as more than a 25th man.
Fri, Mar 23, 2012 03:59:00 PM
Brian Bixler - OF - Mets

Brian Bixler hit a walkoff three-run homer in the 10th inning to give the Astros a 6-5 win over the Phillies on Tuesday.

Bixler had an RBI single in his other at-bat today. The veteran utilityman is 3-for-8 as he attempts to claim a spot on Houston's bench.
Tue, Mar 13, 2012 04:23:00 PM
Brian Bixler - OF - Mets

Brian Bixler has cleared waivers and accepted an assignment to Triple-A Oklahoma City.

Bixler was outrighted off the Astros' 40-man roster last week after batting just .205 with a .532 OPS across 94 major league plate appearances in 2011. He'll try to work his way back up during spring training.
Source: Brian McTaggart on Twitter
Mon, Dec 19, 2011 01:29:00 PM
Brian Bixler - OF - Mets

Astros sent INF-OF Brian Bixler outright to Triple-A Oklahoma City.

He was cleared in order to make room for Jed Lowrie and Kyle Weiland on the 40-man roster. Bixler, who was claimed off waivers from the Nationals in November, batted just .205 and a .532 OPS over 94 plate appearances this past season while playing shortstop, third base, first base and all three outfield positions.
Source: Zachary Levine on Twitter
Wed, Dec 14, 2011 03:40:00 PM

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