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Michael Schwimer | Relief Pitcher

Team:	Toronto Blue Jays
Age / DOB:	(27) / 2/19/1986
Ht / Wt:	6'8' / 240
Bats / Throws:	Right / Right
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Blue Jays activated RHP Michael Schwimer from the 15-day disabled list, optioned him to Triple-A Buffalo.

Schwimer is over his shoulder injury, but he'll have to work his way up from the minors first. He posted a 4.46 ERA and 36 strikeouts in 34 1/3 innings last season for the Phillies. May 10 - 12:55 PM

Michael Schwimer activated, then optioned
May 10 - 12:55 PM
Michael Schwimer added to disabled list
Mar 31 - 8:44 PM
Michael Schwimer traded to Blue Jays
Feb 23 - 4:11 PM
Report: No grievance filed by Schwimer
Sat, Dec 8, 2012 09:10:00 AM

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Michael Schwimer - R - Blue Jays

Blue Jays placed RHP Michael Schwimer on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to March 22, with a strained right shoulder.

Schwimer was limited to three appearances this spring after being acquired from the Phillies in the offseason. The 27-year-old will pitch in middle relief once he's back to full health.

Mar 31 - 8:44 PM

Michael Schwimer - R - Blue Jays

Blue Jays acquired RHP Michael Schwimer from the Phillies for 1B Art Charles.

Schwimer, 27, appeared in 35 games last season for the Phillies, finishing with a 4.46 ERA and 36 strikeouts in 34 1/3 innings. He'll serve as bullpen depth for the Blue Jays.

Source: Matt Gelb on Twitter

Feb 23 - 4:11 PM

Michael Schwimer - R - Blue Jays

Updating a previous item, the players' union has not filed a grievance against the Phillies on behalf of Michael Schwimer.

Jim Salisbury of CSNPhilly.com originally reported that Schwimer filed a grievance for the salary he would have made when he was sent to the minors while injured. However, Schwimer's agent told Salisbury the MLBPA is investigating the matter and no determination has been made. Schwimer, 26, is now completely healthy and on the Phillies' 40-man roster.

Source: CSNPhilly.com

Sat, Dec 8, 2012 09:10:00 AM

Michael Schwimer - R - Blue Jays

According to Jim Salisbury of CSNPhilly.com, the players' union has filed a grievance against the Phillies on behalf of Michael Schwimer.

Schwimer believes he was sent to the minors this past season while injured and apparently wants to be compensated for the salary he would have made if he was on the disabled list at the major league level. The 26-year-old right-hander is healthy now and on the Phillies' 40-man roster.

Source: CSNPhilly.com

Fri, Dec 7, 2012 06:38:00 PM

Michael Schwimer - R - Blue Jays

Phillies recalled RHP Michael Schwimer from Triple-A Lehigh Valley.

Schwimer put up a 4.46 ERA over 35 contests for the Phillies this season. He'll be in the mix for a bullpen spot next spring.

Fri, Oct 5, 2012 09:19:00 AM

Michael Schwimer - R - Blue Jays

Michael Schwimer has reported to Triple-A Lehigh Valley.

Schwimer had refused to report previously because he thought he should have been placed on the DL with an elbow injury rather than being demoted. He received a second opinion, and although the results haven't been revealed, he presumably has been given a clean bill of health.

Source: Phillies.mlb.com

Wed, Aug 29, 2012 07:37:00 PM

Michael Schwimer - R - Blue Jays

Michael Schwimer received a second opinion on his right elbow in California.

Schwimer expressed frustration after being optioned to the minors last week and believed he should have been placed on the disabled list instead. However, he is expected to report to Triple-A Lehigh Valley on Wednesday, so it's fair to assume he was cleared of any injury.

Source: Jim Salisbury on Twitter

Wed, Aug 29, 2012 12:24:00 PM

Michael Schwimer - R - Blue Jays

Michael Schwimer is expected to report to Triple-A Lehigh Valley on Wednesday.

Schwimer was optioned to the minors six days ago, but he didn't report immediately after claiming that he had an elbow injury. However, it appears that the Phillies finally convinced him to show up. There are only a few days left in the Triple-A regular season, so assuming Schwimer is healthy, he should be back with the big club in September.

Source: Todd Zolecki on Twitter

Wed, Aug 29, 2012 11:59:00 AM

Michael Schwimer - R - Blue Jays

Michael Schwimer was optioned to Triple-A Lehigh Valley last week but still hasn't reported.

Schwimer is trying to fight the transaction, claiming that he was injured and should have been placed on the 15-day disabled list. "He's not in Lehigh Valley, but we don't plan on taking any action," GM Ruben Amaro Jr. said Monday. "I really can't comment on anything else."

Source: Philadelphia Inquirer

Tue, Aug 28, 2012 09:04:00 AM

Michael Schwimer - R - Blue Jays

Phillies optioned RHP Michael Schwimer to Triple-A Lehigh Valley.

Schwimer has posted a 4.46 ERA and 1.34 WHIP in 34 1/3 innings this season for the Phillies. He'll probably be brought back up after rosters expand September 1.

Thu, Aug 23, 2012 03:28:00 PM

Michael Schwimer - R - Blue Jays

Phillies recalled RHP Michael Schwimer from Triple-A Lehigh Valley.

He'll take the place of Jose Contreras (elbow) on the active roster. Contreras is likely dealing with a major injury and will undergo an MRI on Saturday. Schwimer has an 8.53 ERA in six appearances with the Phillies this season and will be used in middle relief.

Sat, Jun 2, 2012 12:15:00 PM

Michael Schwimer - R - Blue Jays

Phillies optioned RHP Michael Schwimer to Triple-A Lehigh Valley.

He was sent down in order to make room for Cliff Lee's return from the disabled list. Schwimer has an ugly 8.53 ERA and 3/5 K/BB ratio over 6 1/3 innings with the Phillies this season and will look for improvement against lesser competition in the minors.

Wed, May 9, 2012 01:45:00 PM

Michael Schwimer - R - Blue Jays

Phillies recalled RHP Michael Schwimer from Triple-A Lehigh Valley.

He'll take the place of the injured Michael Stutes (shoulder) on the active roster. Schwimer made 12 appearances with the Fightins last season and had a 1.04 ERA and 9/3 K/BB ratio over 8 2/3 innings at the Triple-A level to begin this season. He'll pitch in middle relief.

Wed, Apr 25, 2012 08:48:00 AM

Michael Schwimer - R - Blue Jays

Phillies optioned RHP Michael Schwimer to Triple-A Lehigh Valley.

Schwimer surrendered five hits and two earned runs in 4 2/3 innings this spring in the Grapefruit League. The 26-year-old right-hander will act as relief depth this year.

Tue, Mar 20, 2012 08:10:00 AM

Depth Charts

Batters
Pos	Role	Name
C	1	J.P. Arencibia
	2	Henry Blanco
1B	1	Adam Lind
2B	1	Maicer Izturis
	2	Emilio Bonifacio
SS	1	Jose Reyes D.L. Blue Jays general manager Alex Anthopoulos said it "would not surprise me" if Jose Reyes returned in late June. Reyes had the walking boot on his left foot removed Tuesday and is evidently recovering a bit ahead of schedule, as he had been expected to sit out until around the All-Star break. The shortstop is still in the early stages of his recovery, though. A lot can happen over the next six weeks. May 14
	2	Munenori Kawasaki
3B	1	Brett Lawrie
	2	Mark DeRosa
LF	1	Melky Cabrera
	2	Rajai Davis D.L. Rajai Davis (oblique) has been sent to Florida to start his rehab. Davis hasn't played since May 10 due to a strained oblique. Blue Jays manager John Gibbons doesn't expect it to be a long-term injury, so it's possible he could return later this month. May 17
CF	1	Colby Rasmus
RF	1	Jose Bautista
	2	Anthony Gose
DH	1	Edwin Encarnacion
Starting Pitcher
Pos	Role	Name
S	1	R.A. Dickey
	2	Josh Johnson D.L. Josh Johnson (triceps) will make at least two more rehab starts. Johnson struck out five over three innings of one-run ball on Monday with High-A Dunedin. He's feeling good physically, but the right-hander obviously needs to build up his stamina. He'll rejoin the rotation in early June if he can avoid a setback. May 21
	3	Brandon Morrow
	4	Mark Buehrle
	5	J.A. Happ D.L. J.A. Happ (head, knee) is expected to be sidelined 4-6 weeks. Happ will avoid throwing for a week before beginning to toss on flat ground. The Blue Jays are optimistic that the left-hander will be sidelined closer to four weeks. All things considered, that's about as good as Happ and the club could have hoped for. May 9
	6	Dustin McGowan D.L. Dustin McGowan (shoulder) will continue his minor league rehab assignment with Triple-A Buffalo. McGowan allowed one hit and one walk over two scoreless innings with High-A Dunedin and notched four strikeouts. The Blue Jays can't count on him given his lengthy injury history, but he could be an option to join the bullpen later this month if all goes well. May 17
	7	Drew Hutchison D.L. Drew Hutchison (elbow) is on track to face live hitters in about three weeks. Hutchison is currently making his way back from Tommy John surgery last August. While the 22-year-old right-hander is unlikely to see any game action until late in the season, he feels good about his progress. "You always want to do more but you know you have to follow the process and do what they tell you to do because that’s what’s in your best interest," said Hutchison. "I feel good, which is good, but you also realize that it’s the process and you need to follow the process." May 8
	8	Kyle Drabek D.L. Kyle Drabek (elbow) expects to throw live batting practice in the next week or two. Drabek threw a bullpen session Monday in extended spring training. He's coming back from the second Tommy John surgery of his career, so the Blue Jays figure to take things slow, but he could be looking at a return around midseason if all goes well. May 8
	9	Chad Jenkins
Relief Pitcher
Pos	Role	Name
R	1	Casey Janssen
	2	Sergio Santos D.L. Blue Jays transferred RHP Sergio Santos from the 15-day disabled list to the 60-day disabled list. The move was made in order to clear room on the 40-man roster for Thad Weber. Santos will be out until after the All-Star break following surgery to remove bone chips and spurs from his right elbow. May 19
	3	Darren Oliver Sidelined Darren Oliver said Thursday that he's been dealing with a sore pitching shoulder for the last 7-10 days. Oliver has allowed a run in each of his last two appearances. When asked if he might need a DL stint, the lefty didn't dismiss the possibility. "I don’t know," he said. "I’m sure we’ll talk about it at some point." Consider him day-to-day for now. May 23
	4	Steve Delabar
	5	Esmil Rogers
	6	Aaron Loup
	7	Brett Cecil
	8	Brad Lincoln
	9	Ramon Ortiz
	10	Luis Perez D.L. Luis Perez (elbow) is expected to appear in an extended spring training game later this week. Perez has been throwing bullpen sessions, but this will be his first appearance in a game. He's expected to return from Tommy John surgery around midseason. May 6

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