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Fernando Salas | Relief Pitcher

Team: St Louis Cardinals
Age / DOB:  (27) / 5/30/1985
Ht / Wt:  6'2' / 200
Bats / Throws: Right / Right
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Fernando Salas served up a game-winning home run to Brewers catcher Jonathan Lucroy on Sunday in St. Louis.
The 10th-inning shot sailed into the left field bleachers at Busch Stadium and cost the Cardinals a chance at a three-game series sweep. Salas would probably be in line for save chances right now if he was pitching at all competently. He owns an 8.31 ERA in 4 1/3 innings. Apr 15 - 11:04 AM

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Fernando Salas - R - Cardinals

Fernando Salas hasn't allowed a run since August 2.

Salas hit a rough patch in the middle of this summer but has been lights out since. The right-hander has a 3.94 ERA and 52 strikeouts in 48 total innings this season.
Mon, Aug 27, 2012 10:48:00 AM
Fernando Salas - R - Cardinals

Fernando Salas said he feels more comfortable after moving back to the left side of the pitching rubber.

Salas was on the left side last year, when he posted a 2.28 ERA in 68 appearances, but for some reason he moved to the right side this season and has really struggled. Pitching back on the left side, he didn't allow a hit in two scoreless innings Tuesday. It would be a big boost for the Cards' bullpen if this minor tweak can lead to better results for the righty.
Source: Cardinals.mlb.com
Wed, Jul 4, 2012 08:35:00 PM
Fernando Salas - R - Cardinals

Cardinals recalled RHP Fernando Salas from Triple-A Memphis.

Salas was sent down to the minors two weeks ago after posting a 6.32 ERA and 21/9 K/BB ratio over 15 2/3 innings. He allowed four runs in four innings at Triple-A, but will at least offer a fresh arm for the bullpen for a couple of days.
Thu, Jun 7, 2012 04:13:00 PM
Fernando Salas - R - Cardinals

According to MLB.com, an illness during spring training may have impacted Fernando Salas this season.

Salas recently passed a kidney stone. It wasn't previously known he was dealing with such an issue and could partly explain his early season struggles. Since his demotion, Salas has made four appearances, and has given up four earned runs and six hits in four innings.
Source: Cardinals.mlb.com
Mon, Jun 4, 2012 08:01:00 AM
Fernando Salas - R - Cardinals

Cardinals optioned RHP Fernando Salas to Triple-A Memphis.

Salas has struggled with his mechanics this year and will take his 6.32 ERA to the minors. He'll likely be back with the Cardinals in short order should Chuckie Fick struggle or an injury occur. Fick has a 3.24 ERA in parts of six seasons in the minors
Sat, May 26, 2012 09:36:00 AM
Fernando Salas - R - Cardinals

According to Derrick Goold of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, the Cardinals could option Fernando Salas to Triple-A Memphis on Saturday.

Goold is speculating here and not reporting. Salas has struggled after leading the Cardinals in saves last season and is currently the owner of a 6.32 ERA. He would presumably serve as the corresponding roster move for the promotion of Chuckie Fick.
Source: Derrick Goold on Twitter
Sat, May 26, 2012 09:19:00 AM
Fernando Salas - R - Cardinals

Fernando Salas has allowed 18 hits and eight earned runs through 11 1/3 innings this season.

Salas was a highly effective closer then setup man last season for the Cards, registering a 2.28 ERA, 0.95 WHIP and 24 saves in 75 innings. But he has struggled with his mechanics this year and currently sports a 6.35 ERA through 14 appearances. In slightly related news, Jason Motte has more job security than ever.
Thu, May 10, 2012 10:34:00 AM
Fernando Salas - R - Cardinals

Fernando Salas, Jason Motte and Octavio Dotel are all unavailable for Friday's game against the Reds.

All have been used heavily over the past few days, so they'll get a breather Friday. Needless to say, the Cardinals are hoping for a long outing from Chris Carpenter.
Related: Octavio Dotel, Jason Motte
Source: B.J. Rains on Twitter
Fri, Sep 2, 2011 07:02:00 PM
Fernando Salas - R - Cardinals

Fernando Salas notched his first save since August 11 in St. Louis' 2-1 win over the Brewers on Tuesday.

After Marc Rzepczynski walked Prince Fielder to lead off the ninth, Salas walked Casey McGehee before retiring Yuniesky Betancourt on a failed sacrifice bunt. He then induced Mark Kotsay into a game-ending double play. By all indications, Salas is still the primary stopper in St. Louis, but with the Cardinals out of the race in the National League Central, it wouldn't be surprising to see them mix in Jason Motte more and more as they play out the string.
Related: Jason Motte
Tue, Aug 30, 2011 11:32:00 PM
Fernando Salas - R - Cardinals

Fernando Salas blew his second save opportunity in his last three outings Monday against the Dodgers.

This was his fifth blown save and fifth loss of the year. It was far from a typical blown save. Cardinals skipper Tony La Russa sent starter Chris Carpenter out in the ninth with a 1-0 lead and the veteran plunked lead-off hitter Juan Rivera. He was relieved by Arthur Rhodes, who struck out Andre Ethier. La Russa went to Salas, who gave up a triple to Aaron Miles to score the tying run. Salas was then yanked for Jason Motte, who induced a grounder to shortstop Rafael Furcal, who couldn't beat Miles home on the throw. Salas has allowed only two runs since July 21, so we're not at all concerned with his job security.
Mon, Aug 22, 2011 11:06:00 PM
Fernando Salas - R - Cardinals

Fernando Salas saved his 22nd game in Thursday's win over the Brewers.

Salas struck out two and got a pop-up in the clean inning. He may not have prototypical closer stuff, but Salas has been rock-solid for the Redbirds this season, sporting a 2.24 ERA, 0.91 WHIP and 58/14 K/BB ratio over 56 1/3 innings while converting 22 of 25 save chances.
Thu, Aug 11, 2011 10:54:00 PM
Fernando Salas - R - Cardinals

Cardinals closer Fernando Salas has not allowed a run in seven consecutive relief appearances.

The 26-year-old has experienced his fair share of hiccups since taking over ninth inning duties from Ryan Franklin, but Salas boasts a sparkling 2.28 ERA and 0.92 WHIP in 55 1/3 total innings. He also has a 56/14 K/BB ratio. The Cards will be in good hands down the stretch.
Mon, Aug 8, 2011 11:47:00 AM
Fernando Salas - R - Cardinals

Fernando Salas notched his 19th save in Tuesday's win over the Astros.

He struck out three and walked one. It was his second consecutive scoreless appearance after he allowed three runs over three outings in mid-July, earning a pair of losses. He's converted 19 of 22 chances this season to go with a 2.57 ERA.
Tue, Jul 26, 2011 11:02:00 PM
Fernando Salas - R - Cardinals

Fernando Salas notched his 18th save in Friday's win over the Pirates.

Salas has had a rough road trip, serving up walk-off blasts in Cincinnati and New York, but he had a rather uneventful ninth inning Friday, getting around a one-out Mike McKenry single while also notching a strikeout. He's converted 18 of 21 chances this season.
Fri, Jul 22, 2011 10:28:00 PM

Depth Charts

Batters
PosRoleName
C1Yadier Molina
2Tony Cruz
1B1Allen Craig
2Matt Adams
2B1Matt Carpenter
2Daniel Descalso
SS1Pete Kozma
2Rafael Furcal
3B1David Freese
2Ty Wigginton
LF1Matt Holliday
CF1Jon Jay
2Shane Robinson
RF1Carlos Beltran
Starting Pitcher
PosRoleName
S1Adam Wainwright
2Jaime Garcia
3Jake Westbrook
4Lance Lynn
5Shelby Miller
6Chris Carpenter
7John Gast
Relief Pitcher
PosRoleName
R1Edward Mujica
2Trevor Rosenthal
3Randy Choate
4Carlos Martinez
5Joe Kelly
6Fernando Salas
7Seth Maness
8Mitchell Boggs
9Jason Motte