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Danny Valencia | Designated Hitter

Team: Baltimore Orioles
Age / DOB:  (28) / 9/19/1984
Ht / Wt:  6'2' / 220
Bats / Throws: Right / Right
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Orioles recalled 3B Danny Valencia from Triple-A Norfolk.
Valencia has had a big year for Norfolk, batting .306 with 11 home runs and 35 RBI in 40 games. He went deep seven times over his past 10 contests. Valencia figures to see some at-bats in the DH spot. May 19 - 8:58 AM

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Danny Valencia - DH - Orioles

Orioles optioned 3B Danny Valencia to Triple-A Norfolk.

Despite plenty of big league experience, Valencia didn't have much of a shot at a bench spot. He'll provide depth at Triple-A while Manny Machado handles the hot corner.
Mar 21 - 7:29 PM
Danny Valencia - DH - Orioles

Danny Valencia is dealing with tendonitis in his knee.

An MRI ruled out structural damage, but the Orioles will likely continue to rest him for precautionary reasons. Valencia, who was acquired from the Red Sox this offseason, is competing for an Opening Day bench spot.
Source: Steve Melewski on Twitter
Mar 16 - 12:51 PM
Danny Valencia - DH - Orioles

Orioles acquired 3B Danny Valencia from the Red Sox for cash considerations.

Valencia was just designated for assignment by the Red Sox last week. The 28-year-old was terrible at the major league level this past year, batting just .188/.199/.299 with a 38/3 K/BB ratio in 161 plate appearances, but the O's will likely give him a chance to win a job as a backup third baseman and right-handed bat off the bench.
Wed, Nov 28, 2012 02:19:00 PM
Danny Valencia - DH - Orioles

Red Sox designated 3B Danny Valencia for assignment.

Valencia hit poorly in his time with the Twins and Red Sox in 2012, batting an ugly .188/.199/.299. He'll likely have to catch on with a minor league deal somewhere.
Tue, Nov 20, 2012 11:44:00 PM
Danny Valencia - DH - Orioles

Danny Valencia smashed a two-run homer in an extra-inning loss to the Orioles on Saturday afternoon.

He finished the game 1-for-5. His two-run shot off Randy Wolf in the fourth inning tied the game at 3-3. Valencia is still hitting a very disappointing .194 with three homers and 20 RBI in 139 at-bats on the season, and should remain un-owned in all but the deepest of AL-only formats.
Sat, Sep 22, 2012 05:25:00 PM
Danny Valencia - DH - Orioles

Red Sox recalled 3B Danny Valencia from Triple-A Pawtucket.

It's a move that was anticipated. Valencia is hitting a paltry .194 over 134 at-bats on the season and is unlikely to see much playing time down the stretch. He can continue to be ignored for fantasy purposes.
Fri, Sep 21, 2012 04:06:00 PM
Danny Valencia - DH - Orioles

Red Sox will recall 3B Danny Valencia and RHPs Pedro Beato and Zach Stewart from Triple-A Pawtucket in time for Friday's series opener against the Orioles.

Valencia was acquired from the Twins in August. Boston sent Kelly Shoppach to the Mets for Beato last month, and Stewart was acquired from the White Sox in the Kevin Youkilis trade. Valencia is sporting a hideous .194 batting average over the course of 134 at-bats in 2012.
Source: CSNNE.com
Thu, Sep 20, 2012 05:54:00 PM
Danny Valencia - DH - Orioles

Red Sox optioned 3B Danny Valencia to Triple-A Pawtucket.

He was sent down to make room for Vicente Padilla's return from the disabled list. Valencia was called up from Pawtucket earlier this month after Will Middlebrooks broke his wrist, but he only received eight at-bats. He's likely to return in September.
Tue, Aug 21, 2012 03:56:00 PM
Danny Valencia - DH - Orioles

Red Sox recalled 3B Danny Valencia from Triple-A Pawtucket.

Valencia replaces Will Middlebrooks on Boston's active roster. He was acquired from the Twins last Sunday and seems likely to share time with Pedro Ciriaco at third base down the stretch. If Valencia finds his way into everyday at-bats, he could be worth a look in deeper AL-only leagues.
Sat, Aug 11, 2012 06:24:00 PM
Danny Valencia - DH - Orioles

The Red Sox are expected to call up Danny Valencia from Triple-A Pawtucket on Saturday.

He'll take the roster spot of Will Middlebrooks, who reportedly broke his right wrist when he was hit by a pitch during Friday's game. Valencia, who was acquired from the Twins last Sunday, has a .260/.301/.393 batting line in the big leagues and should see semi-regular playing time at third base down the stretch. He's worth a look in AL-only leagues.
Related: Will Middlebrooks
Source: Peter Abraham on Twitter
Sat, Aug 11, 2012 01:45:00 AM
Danny Valencia - DH - Orioles

Red Sox acquired 3B Danny Valencia from the Twins in exchange for OF Jeremias Pineda.

He's been assigned to Triple-A Pawtucket. Valencia was the Twins' Opening Day third baseman but was demoted after batting a paltry .190/.204/.290 with one homer over 27 games. He was blocked in Minnesota by Trevor Plouffe, but he'll have a similar problem in Boston behind Will Middlebrooks.
Sun, Aug 5, 2012 02:17:00 PM
Danny Valencia - DH - Orioles

Danny Valencia homered and walked in Wednesday's loss to the White Sox.

Valencia is 5-for-18 with five RBI in five games since being called up to fill in for Trevor Plouffe at third base. If he keeps it up, then the Twins will figure out a way to keep getting him at-bats once Plouffe returns.
Wed, Aug 1, 2012 04:38:00 PM
Danny Valencia - DH - Orioles

Twins recalled 3B Danny Valencia from Triple-A Rochester.

With Trevor Plouffe needing a trip to the DL, Valencia gets the return call to Minnesota. He entered the season as the Twins' starting third baseman, but hit a ghastly .190/.204/.290 with one homer and 11 RBI in his 27 games. Things haven't gotten too much better at Triple-A, where he was hitting .250/.289/.399 with seven homers and 37 RBI. He'll likely serve in a backup role until Plouffe is able to return.
Fri, Jul 27, 2012 07:46:00 PM
Danny Valencia - DH - Orioles

Twins optioned 3B Danny Valencia to Triple-A Rochester.

Valencia opened the season as the Twins' starting third baseman but batted just .190 with 23 strikeouts and two walks in 103 plate appearances. The 27-year-old should be called back up once he gets his bat going against a lesser level of competition. The Twins will use a combination of Alexi Casilla, Jamey Carroll and Trevor Plouffe at the hot corner in the interim.
Related: Trevor Plouffe, Jamey Carroll, Alexi Casilla
Wed, May 9, 2012 11:19:00 PM

Depth Charts

Batters
PosRoleName
C1Matt Wieters
2Taylor Teagarden
3Chris Snyder
1B1Chris Davis
2B1Brian Roberts
2Alexi Casilla
3Yamaico Navarro
SS1J.J. Hardy
3B1Manny Machado
2Danny Valencia
LF1Nate McLouth
CF1Adam Jones
RF1Nick Markakis
2Chris Dickerson
DH1Wilson Betemit
2Nolan Reimold
3Steve Pearce
Starting Pitcher
PosRoleName
S1Jason Hammel
2Wei-Yin Chen
3Miguel Gonzalez
4Chris Tillman
5Freddy Garcia
6Tsuyoshi Wada
7Jair Jurrjens
Relief Pitcher
PosRoleName
R1Jim Johnson
2Pedro Strop
3Darren O'Day
4Brian Matusz
5Troy Patton
6Tommy Hunter
7T.J. McFarland
8Jake Arrieta