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Zach Miner | Relief Pitcher

Team: Philadelphia Phillies
Age / DOB:  (31) / 3/12/1982
Ht / Wt:  6'3' / 200
Bats / Throws: Right / Right
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Phillies signed RHP Zach Miner to a minor league contract.
Miner hasn't appeared in the major leagues since 2009 but posted a promising 2.79 ERA across 42 innings this summer in the Tigers' minor league system. The 30-year-old will hope for a shot in the Phillies' bullpen. Thu, Dec 6, 2012 03:45:00 PM
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Zach Miner - R - Phillies

Tigers acquired RHP Zach Miner from the Royals in exchange for cash considerations.

Miner is a former Tiger who has made all of his 157 career appearances as a member of Detroit. None of those appearances have come since 2009, though, and he'll merely represent depth at Triple-A.
Fri, Apr 20, 2012 10:03:00 AM
Zach Miner - R - Phillies

Royals re-signed RHP Zach Miner to a minor league contract.

Miner returned from Tommy John surgery this season and posted a 5.23 ERA and 44/28 K/BB ratio over 66 2/3 innings between Double-A Northwest Arkansas and Triple-A Toledo. The 29-year-old right-hander hasn't appeared in the big leagues since 2009 as a member of the Tigers.
Thu, Dec 1, 2011 01:45:00 PM
Zach Miner - R - Phillies

Royals activated RHP Zach Miner from the disabled list; assigned him to Double-A Northwest Arkansas.

Miner underwent Tommy John reconstructive elbow surgery last May. He had a smooth and quick recovery, and is about ready to begin pitching again in the minors.
Tue, May 17, 2011 01:41:00 PM
Zach Miner - R - Phillies

Royals signed RHP Zach Miner to a minor league contract.

Miner was non-tendered by the Tigers earlier this month. He missed all of the 2010 season following Tommy John surgery and posted an ugly 4.29 ERA and 1.58 WHIP over 92 1/3 innings in 2009. He is probably going to open the 2011 season in the starting rotation at Triple-A Omaha.
Source: David Holtzman on Twitter
Fri, Dec 31, 2010 10:42:00 AM
Zach Miner - R - Phillies

Tigers non-tendered RHP Zach Miner.

Just a formality, as Miner was designated for assignment earlier this week after missing the entire 2010 season following Tommy John surgery. There's reportedly mutual interest between the two sides, so Miner could still return at a lesser salary. Joel Zumaya and Armando Galarraga will be back, as expected.
Thu, Dec 2, 2010 10:04:00 AM
Zach Miner - R - Phillies

Tigers designated RHP Zach Miner for assignment.

Miner, 28, registered a 4.29 ERA and 1.58 WHIP over 92 1/3 innings in 2009 for Dertoit, working both as a starter and reliever, then sat out for all of 2010 because of Tommy John elbow surgery. His removal from the 40-man roster clears room for new designated hitter Victor Martinez.
Mon, Nov 29, 2010 01:07:00 PM
Zach Miner - R - Phillies

Zach Miner underwent Tommy John elbow surgery on Friday.

As a reliever, he should be back to full strength in a little under a year. "Everything went well and he's on his way back home to start his rehab," Tigers trainer Kevin Rand said after the procedure. "Our hope is that by him getting the surgery at this point that he will be either ready to go at the beginning of next year or shortly thereafter."
Source: Tigers.mlb.com
Sat, May 29, 2010 08:06:00 PM
Zach Miner - R - Phillies

Tigers reliever Zach Miner is scheduled to undergo Tommy John reconstructive elbow surgery on Friday in Los Angeles.

Miner met with noted orthopedist Dr. Lewis Yocum on Wednesday in L.A. and the major elbow procedure was recommended. The 28-year-old will try to work back to full health by the middle of next season.
Source: Jason Beck on Twitter
Wed, May 26, 2010 07:23:00 PM
Zach Miner - R - Phillies

Zach Miner (elbow) will visit with noted orthopedist Lewis Yocum next Wednesday.

The meeting should shed some light on whether Miner will undergo season-ending elbow surgery or try to rehab. An MRI last week revealed a partially torn ulnar collateral ligament in his elbow.
Source: Tigers.mlb.com
Sat, May 22, 2010 12:10:00 AM
Zach Miner - R - Phillies

Zach Miner has been diagnosed with a partial tear in the UCL of his right elbow and is considering having surgery.

Miner has been on the disabled list since the start of the season and can be written off for the rest of the year if he opts to undergo the elbow procedure. He should make a decision within the next week.
Source: Jason Beck on Twitter
Sat, May 15, 2010 04:46:00 PM
Zach Miner - R - Phillies

Zach Miner was scheduled to be examined Friday after experiencing discomfort in his elbow Thursday during an appearance in extended spring training.

It was looking like Miner was about two weeks away without any setbacks. However, this appears to be one.
Source: MLBlogs.com
Fri, May 14, 2010 05:07:00 PM
Zach Miner - R - Phillies

Zach Miner (elbow) threw two innings Thursday in an extended spring training game and will do it again Monday.

Tigers head athletic trainer Kevin Rand said Saturday that Miner is "not quite ready" for a rehab assignment, but that could change depending how he looks Monday. The reliever has been on the DL since early April.
Source: MLive.com
Sat, May 8, 2010 09:28:00 PM
Zach Miner - R - Phillies

Zach Miner (elbow) is scheduled to face hitters in an extended spring training game Thursday in Lakeland, Florida.

If all goes well, the Tigers may decide that Miner is ready for a minor league rehab assignment. The 28-year-old has been on the 15-day disabled list since the start of the season with tendinitis in his right elbow.
Source: Tigers.mlb.com
Wed, Apr 28, 2010 08:36:00 PM
Zach Miner - R - Phillies

Zach Miner (elbow) has begun throwing long-toss.

Miner is slowly making a recovery from elbow tendinitis and is currently working out at the Tigers' spring training complex in Lakeland, Florida. "Zach is in the long-toss phase, throwing from 120 feet very well," head trainer Kevin Rand said this weekend. "If everything goes well on Tuesday, he will start a mound progression." He's hoping to return in May.
Source: MLive.com
Mon, Apr 19, 2010 09:22:00 AM

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