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Tommy Hottovy | Relief Pitcher

Team: Toronto Blue Jays
Age / DOB:  (31) / 7/9/1981
Ht / Wt:  6'1' / 195
Bats / Throws: Left / Left
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Blue Jays sent LHP Tommy Hottovy outright to Triple-A Buffalo.
Hottovy was designated for assignment last week, but cleared waivers and will remain in the organization. The 31-year-old left-hander has a 4.05 ERA in 17 career major league relief appearances. Jan 17 - 12:28 PM

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Blue Jays designated LHP Tommy Hottovy for assignment.

The move clears a spot for the newly-signed Henry Blanco on the 40 man-roster. It's been an eventful offseason for Hottovy, who was traded from the Royals to the Rangers in November and claimed off waivers by the Blue Jays just one day ago. Now he could be on the move again.
Jan 11 - 6:15 PM

Blue Jays claimed LHP Tommy Hottovy off waivers from the Rangers.

Hottovy was designated for assignment earlier this week so that the Rangers could clear a roster spot for Lance Berkman. The left-handed reliever has posted a 4.05 ERA in 17 career major league relief appearances.
Jan 10 - 2:35 PM

Rangers designated LHP Tommy Hottovy for assignment.

The move clears a spot on the 40-man roster for the addition of Lance Berkman. Hottovy, who has posted a 4.05 ERA over 17 big league appearances the last two seasons, has a good chance of clearing waivers.
Jan 7 - 7:40 PM

Rangers acquired LHP Tommy Hottovy from the Royals for a player to be named later or cash considerations.

Hottovy was designated for assignment by Kansas City last week after allowing 11 hits and five walks in 9 1/3 innings this past summer with the big league club. He'll act as organizational relief depth for the Rangers.
Thu, Nov 8, 2012 03:05:00 PM

Royals designated LHP Tommy Hottovy for assignment.

Hottovy has posted a 4.05 ERA over 17 big league appearances the last two seasons. He's been good at Triple-A over that time and throws left-handed, so he won't have trouble catching on somewhere.
Fri, Nov 2, 2012 02:48:00 PM

Royals recalled LHP Tommy Hottovy from Triple-A Omaha.

Hottovy holds a 4.05 ERA in six appearances for Kansas City this season. He'll be used in middle relief.
Sun, Sep 16, 2012 11:00:00 AM

Royals optioned LHP Tommy Hottovy to Triple-A Omaha.

Hottovy served as Kansas City's 26th man during Saturday's day-night doubleheader against the Twins.
Sat, Jun 30, 2012 11:03:00 PM

Royals recalled LHP Tommy Hottovy from Triple-A Omaha.

He'll serve as the 26th man for Saturday's doubleheader. Hottovy has appeared in five games with the Royals this year and will be used in in middle relief.
Sat, Jun 30, 2012 01:34:00 PM

The Royals plan to promote left-hander Tommy Hottovy to serve as the 26th man for Saturday's doubleheader against the Twins.

Hottovy has appeared in five games with the Royals this year and holds a 1.63 ERA and 38/6 K/BB ratio over 27 2/3 innings with Triple-A Omaha. He'll pitch out of the bullpen.
Fri, Jun 29, 2012 05:23:00 PM

Royals optioned LHP Tommy Hottovy to Triple-A Omaha.

He didn't make an appearance in his most recent stint with the big club. Hottovy returns to a 1.19 ERA with 32 strikeouts over 22 2/3 innings at Omaha.
Fri, Jun 22, 2012 02:36:00 PM

Royals recalled LHP Tommy Hottovy from Triple-A Omaha.

He'll take the place of Nate Adcock on the active roster. Hottovy has a 3.38 ERA and 5/1 K/BB ratio over 5 1/3 innings in the bigs this year. Look for him in middle relief.
Mon, Jun 18, 2012 04:19:00 PM

Royals optioned LHP Tommy Hottovy to Triple-A Omaha.

He was cleared in order to make room for Vin Mazzaro on the active roster. Hottovy had a 3.38 ERA and 5/1 K/BB ratio over 5 1/3 innings during his two-week stay with the big club.
Tue, May 8, 2012 03:18:00 PM

Royals purchased the contract of LHP Tommy Hottovy from Triple-A Omaha.

Hottovy impressed during spring training and posted a 2.70 ERA and 17/5 K/BB ratio over 10 innings during his brief time with the Storm Chasers. The 30-year-old southpaw should pitch in middle relief.
Wed, Apr 25, 2012 03:16:00 PM

Royals reassigned LHP Tommy Hottovy, C Max Ramirez and LHP Francisley Bueno to minor league camp.

No surprises here. Hottovy was in camp on a non-guaranteed minor league contract and couldn't land a roster spot despite posting a 0.87 ERA in 10 1/3 spring innings.
Thu, Mar 29, 2012 11:23:00 PM

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Batters
PosRoleName
C1J.P. Arencibia
2Henry Blanco
1B1Adam Lind
2B1Maicer Izturis
2Emilio Bonifacio
SS1Jose Reyes
2Munenori Kawasaki
3B1Brett Lawrie
2Mark DeRosa
LF1Melky Cabrera
2Rajai Davis
CF1Colby Rasmus
RF1Jose Bautista
2Anthony Gose
DH1Edwin Encarnacion
Starting Pitcher
PosRoleName
S1R.A. Dickey
2Josh Johnson
3Brandon Morrow
4Mark Buehrle
5J.A. Happ
6Dustin McGowan
7Drew Hutchison
8Kyle Drabek
9Chad Jenkins
Relief Pitcher
PosRoleName
R1Casey Janssen
2Sergio Santos
3Darren Oliver
4Steve Delabar
5Esmil Rogers
6Aaron Loup
7Brett Cecil
8Brad Lincoln
9Ramon Ortiz
10Luis Perez