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Chris Leroux | Relief Pitcher

Team: International Player
Age / DOB:  (29) / 4/14/1984
Ht / Wt:  6'6' / 226
Bats / Throws: Left / Right
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According to Ben Nicholson-Smith of Sportsnet.ca, Chris Leroux has signed with the Tokyo Yakult Swallows of Japan’s Central League.
Leroux elected free agency after being designated for assignment by the Pirates earlier this month. The 29-year-old owns a 5.56 ERA over 63 relief appearances in the majors. Apr 23 - 10:46 AM
Source: Sportsnet.ca

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Chris Leroux - R - Player

Pirates designated RHP Chris Leroux for assignment.

Leroux gets the boot after allowing three runs and six walks over four innings with the Bucs. The 29-year-old should be able to clear waivers and remain in the organization.
Apr 12 - 2:16 PM
Chris Leroux - R - Player

Chris Leroux was pulled after retiring just one of the nine Orioles he faced in his start Sunday.

Leroux was charged with eight runs, seven of them earned. He entered with a perfect ERA in seven innings this spring in his attempt to secure a bullpen spot. One bad day shouldn't doom him.
Mar 24 - 5:47 PM
Chris Leroux - R - Player

Pirates purchased the contract of RHP Chris Leroux from Triple-A Indianapolis.

The Pirates added five players to their major league roster Saturday. Leroux will serve as a longman/sixth starter, while Jeff Locke replaces Erik Bedard in the starting rotation. Justin Wilson, Eric Fryer, and Brock Holt have been all been promoted to the major league roster.
Sat, Sep 1, 2012 01:47:00 PM
Chris Leroux - R - Player

The Pirates are expected to recall Chris Leroux to start Monday's game against the Padres.

The Pirates' bullpen is taxed after an extra-innings win over the Cardinals, and Kevin Correia won't be available. Jordy Mercer is being placed on paternity leave, so Leroux or Justin Wilson will be recalled. Chad Qualls is due back from the bereavement list and could be added in a corresponding move.
Related: Kevin Correia
Source: Pirates.mlb.com
Sun, Aug 19, 2012 10:49:00 PM
Chris Leroux - R - Player

Pirates manager Clint Hurdle said Chris Leroux could be called up to serve as a long man in the bullpen.

The Pirates lost some bullpen versatility when they shipped Brad Lincoln to Toronto, and they hope Leroux might be able to fill that role. Leroux was outrighted off the 40-man roster last month, but the Pirates can add him back without making any additional moves, as the roster is currently at 39. He's pitched well for Triple-A Indianapolis this season, posting a 2.78 ERA and 28/9 K/BB ratio over 35 2/3 innings.
Source: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Sun, Aug 5, 2012 11:05:00 AM
Chris Leroux - R - Player

Pirates sent RHP Chris Leroux outright to Triple-A Indianapolis.

The move clears him from the 40-man roster. Leroux, whose 30-day rehab window recently came to a close, passed through waivers and will remain with the organization. He has a 3.97 ERA and 8/5 K/BB ratio over 11 1/3 innings with Triple-A Indianapolis and will serve as relief depth in the minors.
Fri, Jul 6, 2012 07:55:00 PM
Chris Leroux - R - Player

Chris Leroux (pectoral) hasn't reported any setbacks since moving his rehab assignment to Triple-A Indianapolis.

"My velocity is coming back and the breaking ball is getting sharper with each outing,'' Leroux said. ''I have to keep in mind that the next 30 days that I have to rehab in Indy are actually like my spring training, so I try not to get too frustrated." Leroux has been out all season with a strained right pectoral muscle. A fair estimate would have him back right around the All-Star break.
Source: Rob Biertempfel on Twitter
Sun, Jun 17, 2012 02:26:00 PM
Chris Leroux - R - Player

Chris Leroux (pectoral) is scheduled to begin a rehab assignment Wednesday with High-A Bradenton

Leroux is scheduled to throw 40 or 50 pitches over two to three innings. The 28-year-old right-hander has been out all season with a strained right pectoral muscle.
Source: Pittsburgh Pirates on Twitter
Wed, Jun 6, 2012 12:46:00 PM
Chris Leroux - R - Player

Chris Leroux (pectoral) threw long toss from 120 feet Thursday and could begin throwing off a mound as soon as next week.

Leroux began the season on the DL with a strained right pectoral muscle. Though he said he's taking it slowly and has no timetable for a return, he reports notable improvement. June seems like a feasible goal if he keeps progressing.
Source: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Fri, May 11, 2012 09:49:00 AM
Chris Leroux - R - Player

Pirates placed RHP Chris Leroux on the 60-day disabled list with a strained right pectoral muscle.

The move clears a spot on the Pirates' 40-man roster. Leroux, who was blasted for 12 runs over 10 1/3 innings this spring, will not eligible to return until June.
Wed, Apr 4, 2012 03:32:00 PM
Chris Leroux - R - Player

Pirates activated RHP Chris Leroux from the 15-day disabled list.

He'll replace the injured Kevin Correia (oblique) on the active roster. Leroux has been sidelined since late-July with a strained left calf muscle. The 27-year-old right-hander has a 1.50 ERA and 7/1 K/BB ratio over six innings with the Pirates this season. Look for him in a middle relief role.
Mon, Aug 22, 2011 04:11:00 PM
Chris Leroux - R - Player

Chris Leroux (calf) pitched three scoreless innings this weekend for Triple-A Indianapolis.

Leroux did not allow a hit nor issue a walk in the impressive relief appearance. He's likely to be activated from the 15-day disabled list at some point this week. The 27-year-old right-hander has been sidelined since late July with a strained left calf muscle.
Source: Pirates.mlb.com
Tue, Aug 16, 2011 08:45:00 AM
Chris Leroux - R - Player

Chris Leroux (calf) has joined Triple-A Indianapolis for a minor league rehab assignment.

Leroux has been on the 15-day disabled list since late July with a strained left calf muscle. He should be back in the Pirates' bullpen by the end of next week.
Source: Rob Biertempfel on Twitter
Thu, Aug 4, 2011 06:56:00 PM
Chris Leroux - R - Player

Pirates placed RHP Chris Leroux on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to July 28, with a left calf strain.

The severity of the injury is not yet known. Leroux was just called up from the minors on Wednesday and allowed one run on three hits and a walk in his lone appearance.
Fri, Jul 29, 2011 06:59:00 PM

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