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Josh Roenicke | Relief Pitcher

Team: Minnesota Twins
Age / DOB:  (30) / 8/4/1982
Ht / Wt:  6'3' / 195
Bats / Throws: Right / Right
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Josh Roenicke was perfect for 1 1/3 innings out of the pen Monday against the Tigers.
Roenicke was awfully valuable out of the pen for the Rockies last year, throwing 88 2/3 innings with a 3.25 ERA, but they decided to waive him over the winter. Claimed by the Twins, he has a 1.50 ERA in 12 innings so far this year. Meanwhile, the Rockies' bullpen imports have ERAs of 6.75 (Wilton Lopez) and 8.53 (Chris Volstad). Apr 29 - 10:34 PM

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Josh Roenicke - R - Twins

Twins claimed RHP Josh Roenicke off waivers from the Rockies.

Roenicke posted a 3.25 ERA over 88 2/3 innings for the Rockies this season, though it also came along with an ugly 54/43 K/BB ratio. He'll compete for a middle relief role next spring.
Fri, Nov 2, 2012 02:45:00 PM
Josh Roenicke - R - Twins

Josh Roenicke has secured a spot in the Rockies' Opening Day bullpen.

Roenicke posted a cool 0.79 ERA in 11 1/3 innings this spring in the Cactus League to earn the job. The right-hander will function as a middle reliever for the Rox.
Source: Troy Renck on Twitter
Mon, Apr 2, 2012 12:01:00 PM
Josh Roenicke - R - Twins

Rockies recalled RHP Josh Roenicke from Triple-A Colorado Springs.

He'll take the place of Jason Hammel (paternity leave) on the active roster. Roenicke, 29, hasn't given up a run over 8 1/3 innings with the Rockies this season while striking out eight and walking three. He should stick with the big club down the stretch.
Wed, Aug 31, 2011 08:46:00 AM
Josh Roenicke - R - Twins

Rockies optioned RHP Josh Roenicke to Triple-A Colorado Springs.

Roenicke, 29, did not allow a run and surrendered only four hits in 8 1/3 innings of the Rockies' bullpen after being recalled on August 7. He'll be back in a week.
Fri, Aug 26, 2011 06:51:00 PM
Josh Roenicke - R - Twins

Rockies recalled RHP Josh Roenicke from Triple-A Colorado Springs.

Roenicke, who was claimed off waivers from the Blue Jays back in June, has posted a 4.67 ERA, 1.48 WHIP and 42/22 K/BB ratio over 52 innings at the Triple-A level this season. The Rockies wanted to get a fresh arm for their bullpen after their relievers had to throw a combined 12 innings over the last two days.
Sun, Aug 7, 2011 12:42:00 PM
Josh Roenicke - R - Twins

Rockies claimed RHP Josh Roenicke off waivers from the Blue Jays; optioned him to Triple-A Colorado Springs.

Roenicke, 28, had a 6.04 ERA in 22 1/3 innings this season for the Blue Jays' Triple-A affiliate in Las Vegas. He'll act as organizational depth for the Rox.
Thu, Jun 2, 2011 04:24:00 PM
Josh Roenicke - R - Twins

Blue Jays recalled RHP Josh Roenicke from Triple-A Las Vegas.

The 28-year-old Roenicke threw up a 4.97 ERA and an 11/10 K/BB ratio in 12 2/3 innings with the Jays earlier this season. He'll pitch in middle relief.
Sat, Sep 4, 2010 07:32:00 PM
Josh Roenicke - R - Twins

Blue Jays optioned RHP Josh Roenicke to Triple-A Las Vegas.

He was cleared to make room on the roster for Tuesday's scheduled starter Brian Tallet. Roenicke, 27, tallied a 4.97 ERA and 11/10 K/BB ratio over 12 2/3 innings with the Jays.
Mon, May 31, 2010 10:20:00 PM
Josh Roenicke - R - Twins

Blue Jays recalled RHP Josh Roenicke from Triple-A Las Vegas.

Roenicke, 27, posted a 7.13 ERA and 1.76 WHIP in 13 relief appearances after being acquired from the Reds in the Scott Rolen trade last July, battling elbow soreness. The 6-foot-3 sinkerballer had 8 2/3 scoreless innings under his belt with Triple-A Las Vegas to begin the season. It's unlikely that he finds himself in the mix for saves anytime soon, but he profiles in the back end of a bullpen in the long-term.
Tue, Apr 27, 2010 12:24:00 AM
Josh Roenicke - R - Twins

Blue Jays optioned RHP Josh Roenicke to Triple-A Las Vegas.

Roenicke allowed four runs -- three earned -- over 6 1/3 innings of work this spring and was ultimately denied a bullpen spot by Merkin Valdez and Shawn Camp, who were out of options. The 27-year-old right-hander will continue to try to harness his electric stuff in the minor leagues.
Thu, Apr 1, 2010 01:31:00 PM
Josh Roenicke - R - Twins

Josh Roenicke, who hadn't pitched since August 28 due to elbow soreness, returned to action on Sunday.

Roenicke struggled, walking three and giving up two hits en route to three runs in just one inning of work. It's likely that the Jays will shut him down if his elbow acts up again after the poor outing.
Sun, Sep 13, 2009 03:54:00 PM
Josh Roenicke - R - Twins

Josh Roenicke hasn't pitched since August 28 due to right elbow soreness.

Roenicke was acquired at the trade deadline from the Reds in a package for Scott Rolen. He's pitched only 12 1/3 innings with the Blue Jays, posting a 5.05 ERA and 12/8 K/BB ratio. There's no timetable for his return.
Source: Toronto Sun
Thu, Sep 10, 2009 08:49:00 AM
Josh Roenicke - R - Twins

Blue Jays activated RHP Josh Roenicke.

Roenicke came over Friday in the Scott Rolen deal and immediately slides into the bullpen. He had a 14/4 K/BB ratio in 13.1 innings for the Reds on the season. He's also pitched at the Triple-A level on the year. Roenicke has been clocked at 100 mph and has a hard slider, so he could develop into a closer.
Sat, Aug 1, 2009 12:16:00 PM
Josh Roenicke - R - Twins

RHP Josh Roenicke was sent from Cincinnati to Toronto in a four-player deal.

Roenicke had 12 saves and a 2.57 ERA as Triple-A Louisville's closer this year. In 11 major league appearances, he had a 2.70 ERA. He has the ability to serve as a long-term setup man with his excellent fastball, and he's ready to contribute now. However, the Jays might not have room for him after declining to move either Jason Frasor or Scott Downs.
Related: Reds
Fri, Jul 31, 2009 06:29:00 PM

Depth Charts

Batters
PosRoleName
C1Joe Mauer
1B1Justin Morneau
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
2Vance Worley
3Kevin Correia
4Mike Pelfrey
5Pedro Hernandez
6Cole De Vries
Relief Pitcher
PosRoleName
R1Glen Perkins
2Jared Burton
3Josh Roenicke
4Casey Fien
5Brian Duensing
6Anthony Swarzak
7Ryan Pressly
8Tim Wood