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Bill Bray | Relief Pitcher

Team: Washington Nationals
Age / DOB:  (29) / 6/5/1983
Ht / Wt:  6'3' / 215
Bats / Throws: Left / Left
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Bill Bray has joined the bullpen at Double-A Harrisburg.
Bray hung back at extended spring training for the first month of the regular season to get healthy. He signed a minor league contract with the Nats in early December and could climb his way to Washington eventually. May 6 - 2:20 PM
Source: Amanda Comak on Twitter

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Bill Bray - R - Nationals

Bill Bray has been reassigned to minor league camp.

Bray was a candidate for a left-handed specialist role, but it doesn't look like there's a spot for him on the Nationals' Opening Day roster. It's fair to wonder if he's still dealing with injuries at this point. Bray doesn't have a spring training opt-out in his minor league deal, so he could be forced to start the season at Triple-A Syracuse.
Source: Amanda Comak on Twitter
Mar 3 - 5:26 PM
Bill Bray - R - Nationals

Bill Ladson of MLB.com writes that Bill Bray has a chance to be the second left-hander in the Nationals' bullpen.

It's increasingly likely that Bray will contend for a roster spot after multiple left-handed relievers have dropped off the board, the latest being J.P. Howell. Bray, who inked a minor league deal with the Nats earlier this offseason, was limited to just 8 2/3 innings in 2012 due to back and groin injuries. He was extremely effective as a left-handed specialist for the Reds in 2011 however, posting a 2.98 ERA, 1.08 WHIP and 44/17 K/BB ratio over 48 1/3 innings while holding left-handed hitters to a .180/.265/.292 batting line.
Source: Bill Ladson on Twitter
Jan 4 - 10:32 PM
Bill Bray - R - Nationals

MASN's Dan Kolko writes that Bill Bray is a candidate to replace Mike Gonzalez in the Nationals' bullpen.

Bray was signed to a minor league deal this offseason after being limited to just 14 appearances with the Reds in 2012 due to back and groin injuries. If healthy, he should be able to secure a left-handed specialist role with Gonzalez and Tom Gorzelanny agreeing to deals with the Brewers. According to Kolko, J.P. Howell is the Nationals' top target on the free agent market.
Source: MASN.com
Sat, Dec 29, 2012 10:20:00 AM
Bill Bray - R - Nationals

Nationals signed LHP Bill Bray to a minor league contract with an invitation to spring training.

Bray, who was originally drafted by the Expos back in 2004, was limited to just 8 2/3 innings for Cincinnati this year due to back and groin issues. However, he has enjoyed some success in 2010 and 2011 and could make for a savvy addition if healthy.
Source: Adam Kilgore on Twitter
Mon, Dec 3, 2012 04:10:00 PM
Bill Bray - R - Nationals

Bill Bray has elected free agency.

Bray was limited to just 8 2/3 innings for Cincinnati this year due to back and groin issues. He pitched very well for them in 2010 and 2011, though, so he shouldn't have trouble landing a job elsewhere.
Thu, Nov 8, 2012 07:03:00 PM
Bill Bray - R - Nationals

Bill Bray (back) will not be activated from the disabled list this month.

Bray's back is still giving him trouble. The left-hander wound up pitching just 8 2/3 innings for Cincinnati this year due to back and groin issues.
Source: John Fay on Twitter
Fri, Sep 7, 2012 03:56:00 PM
Bill Bray - R - Nationals

Bill Bray (back) allowed three runs and five hits over 1 2/3 innings Saturday at Triple-A Louisville.

"It's not looking like it," manager Dusty Baker responded Monday when asked whether Bray will be able to return to the major leagues this season. The right-hander has thrown just 8 2/3 innings for Cincinnati this year.
Source: Reds.mlb.com
Mon, Sep 3, 2012 02:12:00 PM
Bill Bray - R - Nationals

Bill Bray (lumbar muscle strain) tossed a scoreless inning Tuesday in his first rehab appearance with Triple-A Louisville.

Bray gave up one hit while striking out one and throwing 10 out of 18 pitches for strikes. The southpaw should only need a couple more appearances before being activated. He's been sidelined since the end of July with a lumbar muscle strain.
Source: Louisville Bats on Twitter
Wed, Aug 15, 2012 08:44:00 AM
Bill Bray - R - Nationals

Reds placed LHP Bill Bray on the 15-day disabled list with a lumbar muscle strain.

Bray also missed time earlier this season with a groin injury. He's thrown just 8 2/3 innings in 2012.
Tue, Jul 31, 2012 04:22:00 PM
Bill Bray - R - Nationals

Reds activated LHP Bill Bray from the 15-day disabled list.

The southpaw had missed the last two months with a groin injury but is ready to return to a setup role. He allowed four runs over just 2 2/3 innings earlier this season.
Fri, Jun 22, 2012 04:03:00 PM
Bill Bray - R - Nationals

Bill Bray (groin, back) tossed 1 2/3 perfect innings Monday in his latest rehab appearance with Low-A Dayton.

With a pair of scoreless appearances under his belt, he's now scheduled to continue his rehab assignment Thursday and Friday with Triple-A Louisville. If all goes well, he should be back in the Reds' bullpen within the next couple of weeks.
Source: MLBlogs.com
Tue, Jun 12, 2012 03:39:00 PM
Bill Bray - R - Nationals

Bill Bray (groin, back) tossed a scoreless inning in a rehab appearance with Low-A Dayton Saturday.

He walked a batter but also struck one out and didn't allow any hits. Bray will make another appearance for Dayton Monday and should rejoin the Reds bullpen before long.
Source: Cincinnati Enquirer
Sun, Jun 10, 2012 09:27:00 AM
Bill Bray - R - Nationals

Bill Bray (groin, back) resumed a throwing program on Monday at extended spring training.

Bray landed on the DL in late April with a groin ailment, but his back appears to be a bigger issue at this point. A return sometime in June seems likely if he doesn't have any setbacks.
Source: Reds.mlb.com
Tue, May 29, 2012 07:43:00 PM
Bill Bray - R - Nationals

Bill Bray underwent an MRI on his back which showed no structural damage.

Bray was placed on the disabled list last month with a groin injury, but his back is the bigger issue now. He was put on anti-inflammatory medication and the hope is that he'll be ready to resume throwing Monday.
Source: Cincinnati Enquirer
Fri, May 25, 2012 06:05:00 PM

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