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Nationals' J.J. Hoover: Sent to minors camp
J.J. Hoover was reassigned to minor-league camp Monday, Mark Zuckerman of MASN Sports reports.Hoover was vying for a spot in Washington's bullpen as a non-roster invitee, but a middling spring prompted the Washington Nationals to send him to the minors to open the season. The veteran will provide bullpen depth in 2019.
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Nationals' J.J. Hoover: Links up with Washington
J.J. Hoover agreed to a minor-league contract Friday with the Washington Nationals, Dave Clark of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.Hoover made two appearances at the big-league level with the Brewers in 2018 but lost his spot on the 40-man roster and was later released from the organization shortly after serving up a walk-off home run against the Cardinals on April 10. The right-handed reliever took some time away from baseball after getting cut loose by Milwaukee but will try to get his career back on track with the Nationals. Hoover, who owns a 4.17 ERA and 9.3 K/9 across 285 career appearances in the majors, looks destined to open the season at Triple-A Fresno but should at least receive an opportunity to vie for a spot in the big-league bullpen this spring.
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J.J. Hoover: Elects free agency
J.J. Hoover elected to become a free agent Monday.Hoover has opted to hit the open market after being designated for assignment and subsequently passing through waivers untouched. The 30-year-old allowed three runs on four hits and two walks across 1.1 innings with the Brewers prior to being cut loose. He'll look to latch on elsewhere as organizational bullpen depth.
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Brewers' J.J. Hoover: Clears waivers
J.J. Hoover has been outrighted to Triple-A Colorado Springs, Adam McCalvy of MLB.com reports.Hoover passed through waivers unclaimed after being designated for assignment Wednesday following his disastrous relief appearance against the Cardinals. He'll serve as bullpen depth with Colorado Springs moving forward.
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Brewers' J.J. Hoover: Dumped from roster after blown save
The Milwaukee Brewers designated J.J. Hoover for assignment Wednesday.Hoover was dropped from the 40-man roster just hours after blowing a save and taking the loss against the Cardinals. After putting away the first two batters in the bottom of the 10th inning with the Brewers clinging to a 3-2 lead, Hoover allowed a walk followed by back-to-back singles, the last of which scored the tying run. Hoover came back out for the bottom of the 11th and yielded another base hit before surrendering a walkoff two-run home run to Matt Carpenter. The inability to rein in the long ball has been an issue for Hoover throughout his career and could make other teams reluctant to trade or put in a waiver claim for the 30-year-old.
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Brewers' J.J. Hoover: Recalled from Colorado Springs
J.J. Hoover was called up by Milwaukee prior to Saturday's game against the Cubs, Adam McCalvy of MLB.com reports.In a corresponding move, the club optioned Brandon Woodruff and designated Tyler Webb for assignment. Hoover will likely serve as depth out of the bullpen after failing to crack the Opening Day roster. He logged a 3.92 ERA over 41.1 innings of relief in 52 games with Arizona in 2017.
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Brewers' J.J. Hoover: Reassigned to minors
J.J. Hoover was reassigned to Triple-A Colorado Springs on Wednesday.Hoover will serve as organizational bullpen depth after failing to secure a spot in the Milwaukee Brewers' Opening Day bullpen. In 52 appearances for the Diamondbacks last season, Hoover compiled a 3.92 ERA, 1.77 WHIP and 54:26 K:BB across 41.1 innings.
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Brewers' J.J. Hoover: Agrees to terms with Brewers
J.J. Hoover signed a minor-league contract with the Milwaukee Brewers on Wednesday which includes an invitation to spring training.In December, the Diamondbacks declined to tender a contract to Hoover after the right-hander appeared in 52 games for the club in 2017. During those contests, he accumulated a 3.92 ERA with a 47:18 K:BB in 41.1 relief innings. Although Hoover was able to get out of most jams, a higher FIP of 4.75 and 1.77 WHIP point to impending regression during this upcoming campaign. Hoover will receive $1.1 million if he can make it in the majors with Milwaukee, and can earn up to $1.65 million in incentives.
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J.J. Hoover: Non-tendered by Arizona
The Diamondbacks declined to tender J.J. Hoover a 2018 contract, Chris Cotillo of SB Nation reports.Hoover will hit the free agent market after spending the 2017 season in Arizona. In 52 outings, he posted a 3.92 ERA and 1.77 WHIP while holding a 54:26 K:BB in 41.1 innings of relief work. The right-hander spent a little time in the minors this past year, but should be able to find a home in a major-league bullpen for the upcoming season.
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Diamondbacks' J.J. Hoover: Makes eighth appearance of September
J.J. Hoover walked the lone batter he faced in the Arizona Diamondbacks' 7-2 loss to the Giants on Sunday.Hoover rejoined the Diamondbacks when rosters expanded Sept. 1, and manager Torey Lovullo has regularly leaned on the right-hander, mainly as a specialist against same-handed hitting. The 30-year-old has already made eight appearances in September, and though he didn't get the job done Sunday, he's still tossed 3.1 scoreless innings over that span. Look for Hoover to continue seeing work as part of the bridge to closer Fernando Rodney.