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Ryan Rowland-Smith | Starting Pitcher

Team:	Boston Red Sox
Age / DOB:	(30) / 1/26/1983
Ht / Wt:	6'3' / 240
Bats / Throws:	Left / Left
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Red Sox signed LHP Ryan Rowland-Smith to a minor league contract.

Rowland-Smith spent last season with the Cubs' Triple-A affiliate, where he posted a 3.94 ERA over 30 appearances (eight starts). He hasn't been in the majors since 2010 and should continue to serve as organizational depth. Feb 24 - 7:17 PM

Red Sox sign LHP Rowland-Smith to minors deal
Feb 24 - 7:17 PM
Rowland-Smith to throw on Wednesday
Jan 28 - 10:35 AM
Cubs sign Rowland-Smith to minors deal
Thu, Feb 2, 2012 07:05:00 PM
Astros re-sign Rowland-Smith to minors deal
Mon, Apr 4, 2011 03:31:00 PM

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Ryan Rowland-Smith - S - Red Sox

Ryan Rowland-Smith is scheduled to throw for major league teams on Wednesday in Peoria, Arizona.

Rowland-Smith is hoping to get invited to a major league camp. The 30-year-old left-hander hasn't pitched in the bigs since 2010, when he posted an ugly 6.75 ERA and 1.69 WHIP in 109 1/3 innings with the Mariners.

Source: Jerry Crasnick on Twitter

Jan 28 - 10:35 AM

Ryan Rowland-Smith - S - Red Sox

Cubs signed LHP Ryan Rowland-Smith to a minor league contract.

The 29-year-old left-hander failed to reach the major leagues last year with Houston and had a brutal 6.75 ERA in 109 1/3 innings with the Mariners in 2010. He will function as organizational relief depth for the Cubs.

Source: Jerry Crasnick on Twitter

Thu, Feb 2, 2012 07:05:00 PM

Ryan Rowland-Smith - S - Red Sox

Astros re-signed LHP Ryan Rowland-Smith to a minor league contract.

Rowland-Smith was designated for assignment by Houston at the end of spring training and elected free agency, but he drew little interest and is now back with the organization. He'll try to climb his way out of Triple-A.

Source: Alyson Footer on Twitter

Mon, Apr 4, 2011 03:31:00 PM

Ryan Rowland-Smith - S - Red Sox

Astros designated LHP Ryan Rowland-Smith for assignment.

Rowland-Smith entered spring training in the mix for a rotation spot, but posted a lousy 6.23 ERA and 5/7 K/BB ratio over 13 innings during exhibition play. The Aussie will try to latch on elsewhere.

Fri, Apr 1, 2011 01:01:00 AM

Ryan Rowland-Smith - S - Red Sox

The Astros will designate left-hander Ryan Rowland-Smith for assignment on Thursday.

Rowland-Smith posted a 6.23 ERA in 13 innings this spring, failing to secure a spot in the Astros' starting rotation or bullpen. He'll look for a shot somewhere else.

Source: Alyson Footer on Twitter

Wed, Mar 30, 2011 04:38:00 PM

Ryan Rowland-Smith - S - Red Sox

Ryan Rowland-Smith shook off a first-inning homer to hold the Tigers to one run over three innings on Sunday.

Magglio Ordonez took him deep in the first, but Rowland-Smith was otherwise solid. He's battling Nelson Figueroa and Jordan Lyles for one spot in Houston's rotation. Two would make it if Wandy Rodriguez needs to go on the DL.

Sun, Mar 13, 2011 05:38:00 PM

Ryan Rowland-Smith - S - Red Sox

Ryan Rowland-Smith yielded two runs over three innings Wednesday against the Mets.

Rowland-Smith walked three and struck out one. The only hit he allowed was a two-run homer to Josh Thole in the second inning. The Aussie is currently competing for the fifth spot in the starting rotation, though Nelson Figueroa and Jordan Lyles have looked better so far.

Wed, Mar 9, 2011 03:27:00 PM

Ryan Rowland-Smith - S - Red Sox

Ryan Rowland-Smith gave up three runs and four hits in two innings Friday in a loss to the Cardinals.

Nelson Figueroa pitched well yesterday and Jordan Lyles looked good in his spring debut, so Rowland-Smith might be pitching himself into a hole early. He wasn't impressive at all facing a lineup minus Albert Pujols and Matt Holliday. Three of the four hits he gave up were to left-handed batters (and the other was to Gerald Laird, who might want to try hitting left-handed). He also walked lefty Skip Schumaker, a career .206 hitter against southpaws.

Fri, Mar 4, 2011 04:10:00 PM

Ryan Rowland-Smith - S - Red Sox

Astros signed LHP Ryan Rowland-Smith to a one-year, $725,000 contract.

He'll have an opportunity to earn more through incentives. Rowland-Smith was terrible with the Mariners this past season (6.75 ERA and 49/44 K/BB ratio over 109 innings), but he pitched relatively well the previous three year. He'll have a shot to earn a spot at the back of the Astros rotation.

Fri, Dec 10, 2010 06:35:00 PM

Ryan Rowland-Smith - S - Red Sox

According to Zachary Levine of the Houston Chronicle, the Astros have signed Ryan Rowland-Smith.

It's reportedly a one-year deal. Rowland-Smith, who turns 28 in January, posted an awful 6.75 ERA and 49/44 K/BB ratio over 109 innings with the Mariners this past season. He'll likely battle for a rotation spot during spring training.

Source: Zachary Levine on Twitter

Thu, Dec 9, 2010 11:22:00 AM

Ryan Rowland-Smith - S - Red Sox

According to Brian McTaggart of MLB.com, the Astros are interested in Ryan Rowland-Smith.

Rowland-Smith was non-tended by the Mariners last week after posting a lousy 6.75 ERA and 49/44 K/BB ratio over 109 innings this past season. He'd probably benefit by switching to the National League, but don't forget that he would also be leaving a pitcher-friendly environment behind.

Source: Brian McTaggart on Twitter

Wed, Dec 8, 2010 01:09:00 AM

Ryan Rowland-Smith - S - Red Sox

Mariners non-tendered LHP Ryan Rowland-Smith.

The Australia-born lefty turned in a miserable 6.75 ERA and 1.69 WHIP over 109 1/3 innings for the Mariners this year. He wouldn't have commanded a salary of more than $1.2 million, but the M's couldn't justify paying him even that given his lack of recent success. He's now a free agent.

Source: Jon Hickey on Twitter

Fri, Dec 3, 2010 12:22:00 AM

Ryan Rowland-Smith - S - Red Sox

Ryan Rowland-Smith will start the season finale Sunday against the Athletics.

He'll take the place of Felix Hernandez. Rowland-Smith has been limited to bullpen duties since returning from a lower back strain in early September. The Aussie has a bloated 6.90 ERA in 26 appearances (19 starts) this season and should be avoided in all formats.

Source: Larry Stone on Twitter

Fri, Oct 1, 2010 07:48:00 PM

Ryan Rowland-Smith - S - Red Sox

Mariners activated LHP Ryan Rowland-Smith from the 15-day disabled list.

Rowland-Smith was pretty awful during his extended rehab assignment from a lower back strain, but allowed just one run over seven innings for Triple-A Tacoma on Thursday night. He'll pitch out of the bullpen for now, though Mariners interim manager Daren Brown hasn't dismissed the idea that he could be used as a starter eventually.

Fri, Sep 3, 2010 10:59:00 PM

Depth Charts

Batters
Pos	Role	Name
C	1	Jarrod Saltalamacchia
	2	David Ross D.L. David Ross (concussion) has been cleared to resume throwing and hitting off a tee. Ross has been out of commission for a little over a week with concussion-related symptoms, but he's feeling much better of late. The Red Sox will still take things slowly with him, but he's moving in the right direction. May 20
	3	Ryan Lavarnway
1B	1	Mike Napoli
	2	Mike Carp
2B	1	Dustin Pedroia
SS	1	Stephen Drew
3B	1	Will Middlebrooks
	2	Pedro Ciriaco
LF	1	Jonny Gomes
	2	Daniel Nava
CF	1	Jacoby Ellsbury
RF	1	Shane Victorino Sidelined Shane Victorino (hamstring) is not in the Red Sox' lineup Tuesday. Victorino is day-to-day after leaving Monday's contest with left hamstring tightness. The Red Sox don't believe he'll require a trip to the disabled list. May 21
DH	1	David Ortiz
Starting Pitcher
Pos	Role	Name
S	1	Jon Lester
	2	Ryan Dempster
	3	Clay Buchholz
	4	John Lackey
	5	Felix Doubront
	6	Franklin Morales D.L. Franklin Morales (back, pectoral) is expected to make at least two more rehab starts before being activated from the disabled list. Morales threw three innings in his last outing and will stretch it out to four innings Saturday. The lefty would have been activated by now had the Red Sox wanted him as a reliever, but they're stretching him out as a starter in case he's needed in that role. "Well, he'll likely get to four innings [on Saturday], and if we don't change course with his role, we'd like to get him to a minimum of five before we'd look to do something back here," manager John Farrell said. May 15
Relief Pitcher
Pos	Role	Name
R	1	Andrew Bailey
	2	Joel Hanrahan D.L. Joel Hanrahan was upbeat Friday after he required Tommy John surgery in addition to flexor tendon surgery on Thursday. Hanrahan will be in a cast for ten days, but will start the rehab process shortly thereafter. Either way, he's looking at a 12-to-14 month timetable for his return. Hanrahan, who is a free agent after the season, is a long way away from having any tangible fantasy value. May 17
	3	Koji Uehara
	4	Junichi Tazawa
	5	Craig Breslow
	6	Andrew Miller
	7	Clayton Mortensen
	8	Alex Wilson
	9	Felix Doubront
	10	Jose De La Torre

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