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John Ely | Relief Pitcher

Team: Houston Astros
Age / DOB:  (27) / 5/13/1986
Ht / Wt:  6'2' / 200
Bats / Throws: Right / Right
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John Ely will undergo season-ending Tommy John surgery Wednesday.
The surgery will be performed by Dr. James Andrews. Ely failed to win a rotation spot this spring and will likely be a bit behind going into spring training next year. Apr 22 - 5:48 PM
Source: Brian McTaggart on Twitter

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John Ely - R - Astros

John Ely will undergo Tommy John surgery.

Ely failed to earn a rotation spot after a poor showing in spring training, and now he'll miss the season. The soon-to-be 27-year-old isn't eligible for arbitration until after the 2014 season.
Source: Brian T. Smith on Twitter
Apr 14 - 2:55 PM
John Ely - R - Astros

Astros optioned RHP John Ely to Triple-A Oklahoma City.

Ely, who was acquired from the Dodgers over the winter, posted an ugly 9.90 ERA over 10 innings this spring. The 26-year-old right-hander will serve as rotation depth in the minors.
Mar 20 - 2:52 PM
John Ely - R - Astros

John Ely pitched three scoreless innings out of the Astros pen Friday against the Braves.

Ely's chances of landing a rotation spot have been boosted by Jordan Lyles' struggles and Erik Bedard's injury. However, he didn't really help himself until today; he entered with a 12.27 ERA through two spring appearances. Ely probably won't have any fantasy value if he does win the spot.
Mar 8 - 4:57 PM
John Ely - R - Astros

Astros acquired RHP John Ely form the Dodgers for LHP Rob Rasmussen.

Ely started 18 games for the Dodgers in 2010, but has appeared in just seven games in the majors the past two seasons. However, he had a 3.20 ERA in 168-plus innings at the Triple-A level last year and could be an option for the Astros' rotation at some point in 2013.
Wed, Dec 19, 2012 02:50:00 PM
John Ely - R - Astros

Dodgers recalled RHP John Ely from Triple-A Albuquerque.

Ely was having a very solid season in the rotation at Triple-A, boasting a 14-7 record, 3.20 ERA, 1.10 WHIP and 165/36 K/BB ratio over 168 2/3 innings. No word yet on how he'll be utilized, but he looks like a strong option to take over Chad Billingsley's spot in the rotation.
Sat, Sep 1, 2012 05:10:00 PM
John Ely - R - Astros

Dodgers sent RHP John Ely outright to Triple-A Albuquerque.

The move clears him from the Dodgers' 40-man roster. Ely, 25, appeared in five games with the Dodgers this season, but spent the majority of the year at the Triple-A level, posting a 5.99 ERA over 25 starts.
Fri, Nov 18, 2011 11:17:00 PM
John Ely - R - Astros

Dodgers recalled RHP John Ely from Triple-A Albuquerque.

Ely has registered a disappointing 6.23 ERA and 1.62 WHIP in 8 2/3 major league innings this season. He'll presumably serve as a mop-up man down the stretch.
Tue, Sep 6, 2011 03:42:00 PM
John Ely - R - Astros

Dodgers optioned RHP John Ely to Triple-A Albuquerque.

We figured Ely would probably take Rubby De La Rosa's spot in the rotation, but that assignment will go to Nate Eovaldi, as Ely has been sent down before appearing in a game. He'll return to a 5.43 ERA at Triple-A.
Sat, Aug 6, 2011 08:23:00 AM
John Ely - R - Astros

Dodgers recalled RHP John Ely from Triple-A Albuquerque.

He'll take the place of the injured Rubby De La Rosa on the active roster and quite possibly in the starting rotation, as well. Ely, 25, has allowed six runs over 8 2/3 innings (6.23 ERA) with the Dodgers this season, but has spent most of the year in the minors. He doesn't come recommended in fantasy leagues.
Mon, Aug 1, 2011 07:05:00 PM
John Ely - R - Astros

Dodgers optioned RHP John Ely to Triple-A Albuquerque.

Ely was called up from the minors on June 4 to give the Dodgers some bullpen depth. With Blake Hawksworth back to full health, the 25-year-old Ely was no longer needed.
Mon, Jun 6, 2011 04:04:00 PM
John Ely - R - Astros

Dodgers recalled RHP John Ely from Triple-A Albuquerque.

Ely has struggle lately at Triple-A, posting a 5.01 ERA on the year while striking out only 39 over 59 1/3 innings. But, he has plenty of experience and is expected to serve as a long man in the bullpen, with Rubby De La Rosa taking Jon Garland's spot in the rotation.
Sat, Jun 4, 2011 12:36:00 PM
John Ely - R - Astros

Dodgers optioned RHP John Ely to Triple-A Albuquerque.

Ely allowed four runs over 5 2/3 innings in Sunday's loss to the Padres. That the Dodgers sent him directly back to the minors means that Jon Garland has a pretty good chance to return from the disabled list Friday.
Mon, Apr 11, 2011 07:19:00 PM
John Ely - R - Astros

John Ely surrendered four runs in 5 2/3 innings against the Padres in his spot start Sunday versus the Padres.

Ely was adequate, but expectations were that he was going to be sent back to Triple-A regardless of how he performed today. Jon Garland is expected to take over as the Dodgers' fifth starter this week.
Sun, Apr 10, 2011 07:02:00 PM
John Ely - R - Astros

Dodgers recalled RHP John Ely from Triple-A Albuquerque.

He'll get the ball for Sunday's start, though it will only be a spot start with Jon Garland expected to come off the DL soon. Though he does have a favorable matchup in San Diego, Ely would still be a risk from a fantasy perspective.
Sun, Apr 10, 2011 01:19:00 PM

Depth Charts

Batters
PosRoleName
C1Jason Castro
2Carlos Corporan
1B1Carlos Pena
2B1Jose Altuve
2Jacob Elmore
SS1Marwin Gonzalez
2Ronny Cedeno
3B1Matt Dominguez
LF1J.D. Martinez
2Brandon Barnes
CF1Justin Maxwell
2Robbie Grossman
3Trevor Crowe
RF1Jimmy Paredes
DH1Chris Carter
Starting Pitcher
PosRoleName
S1Bud Norris
2Lucas Harrell
3Jordan Lyles
4Dallas Keuchel
5Erik Bedard
Relief Pitcher
PosRoleName
R1Jose Veras
2Wesley Wright
3Hector Ambriz
4Josh Fields
5Jose Cisnero
6Paul Clemens
7Travis Blackley
8Edgar Gonzalez
9Alex White