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Dan Runzler | Relief Pitcher | #47

Team: Tampa Bay Rays
Age / DOB:  (33) / 3/30/1985
Ht / Wt:  6'4" / 210
Bats / Throws: Left / Left
College: California Riverside
Drafted: 2007 / Rd. 9 (0) / SF
Contract: view contract details
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Rays released LHP Dan Runzler.
Runzler pitched well this spring with just one run allowed over five appearances, but the Rays didn't feel he was going to be a fit on the big league club. He'll latch on somewhere on a minor league contract. Mar 11 - 1:33 PM

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Dan Runzler - R - Rays

Rays signed LHP Dan Runzler to a minor league contract with an invitation to spring training.

The 32-year-old held a 4.50 ERA over eight relief appearances with Pittsburgh last season in what was his first showing in the majors since 2012. Runzler is just a depth guy.
Source: Marc Topkin on Twitter
Feb 5 - 4:44 PM
Dan Runzler - R - Rays

Dan Runzler has elected free agency.

Runzler was outrighted off the Pirates' 40-man roster and will now seek a job elsewhere. The 32-year-old held a 4.50 ERA over eight relief appearances with Pittsburgh this season.
Mon, Nov 6, 2017 06:16:00 PM
Dan Runzler - R - Rays

Pirates purchased the contract of LHP Dan Runzler from Triple-A Indianapolis.

Runzler earned a call-up by posting a 3.05 ERA and 36/22 K/BB ratio across 41 1/3 innings for Indy. He hasn't appeared in the majors since 2012.
Sun, Sep 10, 2017 01:19:00 PM
Dan Runzler - R - Rays

Pirates signed LHP Dan Runzler to a minor league contract.

Runzler finished the 2016 season with the Sugar Land Skeeters of the independent Atlantic League, after getting cut by the Twins in June. He last appeared in the majors in 2012 with the Giants.
Source: Baseball America
Mon, Nov 7, 2016 12:21:00 PM
Dan Runzler - R - Rays

Twins released LHP Dan Runzler.

Runzler had a 5.82 ERA and 1.85 WHIP in 21 2/3 innings of relief this season at Triple-A Rochester. He hasn't appeared in a major league game since 2012.
Wed, Jun 22, 2016 11:18:00 AM
Dan Runzler - R - Rays

Twins signed LHP Dan Runzler to a minor league contract.

Whether he's been invited to spring training is unclear. After being released by the Diamondbacks, Runzler spent the end of last season with the independent league Sugar Land Skeeters. He hasn't appeared in the majors since 2012.
Source: BaseballAmerica.com
Mon, Nov 9, 2015 08:53:00 PM
Dan Runzler - R - Rays

Diamondbacks signed LHP Dan Runzler to a minor league contract.

Runzler held a 3.30 ERA and 53/36 K/BB ratio over 46 1/3 innings at Triple-A for the Giants last season before finishing the year in Japan. He gives the D'Backs some left-handed relief depth.
Source: BaseballAmerica.com
Fri, Dec 26, 2014 09:51:00 AM
Dan Runzler - R - Rays

Giants released LHP Dan Runzler.

The organization let Runzler go from the Triple-A Fresno team to pursue a career in Japan. The 29-year-old had a 3.30 ERA with 53 strikeouts in 46 1/3 innings in the minors this season.
Source: Henry Schulman on Twitter
Wed, Jul 30, 2014 11:40:00 PM
Dan Runzler - R - Rays

Giants reassigned LHP Dan Runzler to minor league camp.

The 28-year-old southpaw compiled a 3.38 ERA, 1.50 WHIP and 6/2 K/BB ratio in 5 1/3 Cactus League innings. He'll continue to function as organizational bullpen depth for the Giants.
Sun, Mar 23, 2014 08:20:00 PM
Dan Runzler - R - Rays

Giants re-signed LHP Dan Runzler to a minor league contract.

The deal includes an invitation to spring training. Runzler had a 5.68 ERA and 50/37 K/BB ratio over 52 1/3 innings last season in Triple-A and will continue to function as organizational depth in 2014.
Source: Andrew Baggarly on Twitter
Mon, Jan 13, 2014 04:39:00 PM
Dan Runzler - R - Rays

Giants outrighted Dan Runzler to Triple-A Fresno.

Runzler predictably cleared waivers and returns to the Giants Triple-A affiliate. He has certainly had a forgettable season there, registering a 5.68 ERA, 1.82 WHIP and 50/37 K/BB ratio over 52 1/3 innings.
Fri, Sep 6, 2013 08:59:00 PM
Dan Runzler - R - Rays

Giants designated LHP Dan Runzler for assignment.

Runzler hasn't pitched in the majors this season. After making 83 appearances with the Giants from 2009-2011, Runzler logged a 6.00 ERA at Triple-A Fresno last season and limped to a 5.68 ERA in 51 appearances with the same team this year. Odds are that Runzler will clear waivers and return to his affiliate.
Tue, Sep 3, 2013 03:41:00 PM
Dan Runzler - R - Rays

Giants optioned LHP Dan Runzler to Triple-A Fresno.

Runzler got off to a good start this spring but struggled of late and ended up with a 7.27 ERA over 10 appearances. He'll be an option for the big league bullpen at some point this season.
Sun, Mar 24, 2013 12:04:00 PM
Dan Runzler - R - Rays

Giants recalled LHP Dan Runzler from Triple-A Fresno.

After making 83 appearances with the Giants from 2009-2011, Runzler has spent the entire year in the minors, posting a 6.00 ERA and 34/15 K/BB ratio over 30 innings between High-A San Jose and Fresno. The 27-year-old southpaw will pitch in middle relief.
Wed, Sep 5, 2012 08:33:00 AM

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