Campana was assigned to minor league camp Monday.
Campana missed all of 2015 with a torn ACL, which prompted the White Sox to release him prior to the season. The Nats signed Campana to a minor league deal last August, and the 29-year-old returned to baseball activities during the offseason. Campana figures to begin the year in Triple-A, the level at which he appeared in 100 games for the Angles and Diamondbacks organizations in 2014.
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Nationals sign Tony Campana to deal through 2016 season
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Free agent outfielder Tony Campana has signed a contract with the Nationals, which will go through the 2016 season, according to CBS Sports Baseball Insider Jon Heyman.
Campana has made a quick recovery after suffering a torn ACL in February and has been performing baseball activities for a month. He could provide the Nationals with a late-season bench option, according to Heyman.
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White Sox release Tony Campana
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The White Sox have released outfielder Tony Campana on Thursday, according to MILB.com.
Campana signed a minor-league contract with the club in the offseason, but tore his ACL while training. He's expected to miss the entire season while he recovers. The 28-year-old hit .187 over 75 at-bats last year.
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White Sox OF Tony Campana suffers torn ACL, likely to miss season
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The White Sox announced Tuesday outfielder Tony Campana suffered a torn ACL during a recent training session and is expected to miss the 2015 season. Campana was headed to spring training on a minor-league deal.
The 28-year-old Campana has played for the Cubs, Diamondbacks and Angels over four MLB seasons. He has a career .249/.296/.288/.583 slash line. He totaled a career-best 30 stolen bases in 2012 with the Cubs.
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Penny, Carroll among players signed to minor-league deals by ChiSox
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The White Sox announced Thursday they signed 15 players to minor-league contracts, which included invites to spring training.
The 15 players were pitchers Jairo Asencio, Scott Carroll, Jesse Crain, Logan Kensing, Arcenio Leon, J.D. Martin, Brad Penny, Zach Phillips, Joe Savery, catchers George Kottaras and Geovany Soto, infielders Juan Diaz and Andy LaRoche, and outfielders Tony Campana and Michael Taylor.
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White Sox sign OF Tony Campana
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The White Sox have signed speedy veteran outfielder Tony Campana to a minor league deal with an invite to spring training.
Campana spent brief periods of time with the Diamondbacks and Angels this season and managed just 14 hits in 75 at-bats.
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Angels' Tony Campana elects free agency
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Angels outfielder Tony Campana has elected free agency, according to SBNation.
Campana was outrighted by the club, but declined the assignment. He'll look to hook on with another team during the offseason. Campana hit .187 over 75 at-bats last year.
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Angels decide on September call-ups
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The Angels have added six players to the September roster, accordign to the Los Angeles Times.
The team called up pitchers Cam Bedrosian, Wade LeBlanc, Vinnie Pestano and Cory Ramus today. Outfielders Brennan Boesch and Tony Campana were also promoted to the major-league club.
The team also added John Buck, C.J. Cron, Shawn O'Malley, Luis Jimenez and Efren Navarro .
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Report: Angels deal with Diamondbacks for two players
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The Angels have acquired right-hander Joe Thatcher and outfielder Tony Campana from the Diamondbacks, according to Fox Sports, which is further reporting that the return has yet to be announced.
Thatcher has performed well in relief for Arizona this season with seven runs and just three walks allowed in 24 innings pitched. Campana had only nine hits in 60 at-bats before his demotion to Triple-A Reno.
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Tony Campana heading down
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Diamondbacks outfielder Tony Campana has been optioned to Triple-A Thursday.
Campana has struggled most of the season, but did manage to hit a walkoff single Wednesday. Over 60 at-bats, Campana is hitting just .150.
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Tony Campana wins game with walkoff single Wednesday
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Diamondbacks outfielder Tony Campana had just one hit in four at-bats Wednesday, but it was a big one, as his single in the bottom of the ninth inning broke a tie and delivered his team a 4-3 win over the Brewers.
Campana's single was his first hit in 10 at-bats since rejoining the Diamondbacks this month. He has hit .150/.164/.200 with three RBI and four stolen bases in 60 at-bats.
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D-Backs place Ender Inciarte on 7-day DL, recall Tony Campana from Triple-A
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The Diamondbacks have placed Ender Inciarte on the 7-day concussion disabled list and recalled Tony Campana from Triple-A Reno prior to Friday's game against the Dodgers, the team announced.
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Tony Campana sent back down to Reno
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The Diamondbacks optioned outfielder Tony Campana to Triple-A Reno Friday, the team announced. Campana batted just .160 with two RBI in 50 at-bats this season.
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Tony Campana set to start Saturday
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Center fielder Tony Campana will lead off in a rare start for the Diamondbacks on Saturday night against the Dodgers. He certainly made the most of his last start with four hits Thursday against San Francisco.
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Diamondbacks consider carrying five outfielders
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Even though Cody Ross (hip) might be ready for the start of the season, the Diamondbacks are considering carrying a fifth outfielder, according to MLB.com. Tony Campana, Alfredo Marte, Matt Tuiasosopo and Shelley Duncan among the candidates competing for the fifth-outfielder role.
"Probably more an outfielder than an infielder, just because Cody. I think if he is healthy and ready to go, we're not going to want to overdo it with him right off the bat," general manager Kevin Towers said.
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Diamondbacks recall Tony Campana
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The Diamondbacks recalled outfielder Tony Campana from Triple-A Reno Wednesday, according to MLB.com. Campana is batting .300 (3 for 10) with one walk and two stolen bases in two games for Arizona this season.
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Diamondbacks option Tony Campana to Triple-A
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The Diamondbacks optioned outfielder Tony Campana to Triple-A Reno Friday. He was 3 for 10 with two stolen bases in two games with the Diamondbacks.
Campana returns to a .288/.350/.361 line in Reno with one home run, 22 RBI and 24 stolen bases in 233 at-bats.
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Tony Campana hits leadoff in 2013 debut
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The Diamondbacks recalled outfielder Tony Campana from Triple-A Reno Wednesday. He was immediately placed in the starting lineup, batting leadoff against the Mets. Campana has spent the entire season in the minors, batting .288 with 24 stolen bases in 71 games.
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Slow spring costs Tony Campana
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Even with a number of injuries lingering in the Diamondbacks outfield, they announced Friday that outfielder Tony Campana will not break camp with the team. Campana, acquired in February from the Cubs via trade, will be sent to Triple-A Reno to begin the year.
Campana's poor play in the spring likely doomed him, as he finished with a .240 batting average and .269 on-base percentage. He did add three extra-base hits, but stole just one base while being caught once. Campana could end up being called up down the line, if the team's outfielder injuries persist.
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Injury could open door for Tony Campana
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Diamondbacks manager Kirk Gibson said if Cody Ross (calf) begins the season on the disabled list, then the team will decide between keeping Tony Campana or Alfredo Marte, who was recalled from minor-league camp after Adam Eaton's elbow injury was disclosed, according to the Arizona Daily Star.
Campana, who was acquired by Arizona in mid-February, is batting .200 (4 for 20) with one double, one triple and two RBI in 13 spring games.
