Runzler agreed to a minor-league deal with Boston on Friday, Chris Cotillo of MassLive.com reports.
Runzler appeared in eight games out of the bullpen for the Pirates in 2017, allowing two runs on seven hits while fanning four over four innings. While he's spent the majority of his time in the minors of late, his major-league experience is certainly a perk for the Red Sox. Runzler will likely serve as organizational depth at Triple-A Pawtucket to start the 2019 campaign.
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Dan Runzler: Cut loose by Tampa Bay
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The Rays released Runzler on Sunday.
Runzler delivered scoreless outings in four of his five Grapefruit League appearances with the Rays, but with an Opening Day bullpen spot not in the offing, the left-hander likely requested to be let go. The 32-year-old, who split his 2017 campaign between the Pirates and their Triple-A affiliate at Indianapolis, will look to find work elsewhere with a team in need of a lefty reliever.
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Rays' Dan Runzler: Signs minor-league deal with Rays
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Runzler signed a minor-league contract with the Rays which includes an invitation to spring training, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
Runzler made eight appearances for the Pirates last year, striking out four batters and allowing two home runs over the course of four innings. It was his first major-league action since 2012. He's spent the majority of the past five seasons pitching in Triple-A, where he's had an xFIP north of 4.20 in each season. The veteran left-hander will look to earn a spot in the Rays' bullpen but doesn't look to be a favorite to secure a roster spot.
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Dan Runzler: Elects free agency
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Runzler cleared waivers and elected to become a free agent Monday, Adam Berry of MLB.com reports.
The 32-year-old southpaw decided to refuse his outright assignment to Triple-A Indianapolis, making him eligible to sign anywhere he pleases. Runzler made his first major-league appearance since 2012 last season, compiling a 4.50 ERA and 4:2 K:BB across four innings with the Pirates. At this point in his career, Runzler doesn't figure to serve as anything more than organizational depth.
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Pirates' Dan Runzler: Headed to majors
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Runzler's contract was purchased from Triple-A Indianapolis on Sunday.
Runzler had a solid season with Indianapolis, as he built a 3.05 ERA and 1.57 WHIP over 40 games (41.1 innings). The 32-year-old has some MLB experience but last appeared in the show in 2012 while on the Giants. He'll likely be used by Pittsburgh in low-leverage situations.
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Pirates' Dan Runzler: Sent to minors camp
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Runzler was reassigned to minor league camp Thursday.
Runzler owns a career 3.86 ERA in 72.1 innings, all with the Giants, but hasn't pitched in the majors since 2012. At least for the moment, the 31-year-old organizational depth reliever won't change that.
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Pirates' Dan Runzler: Inks NRI deal with Pirates
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Runzler signed a minor league contract with the Pirates on Wednesday that includes an invite to spring training, the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette's Stephen Nesbitt reports.
The 31-year-old southpaw will have a chance at earning a spot in the Pirates' bullpen as a low-leverage specialist. Of course, the most likely scenario is that he offers depth at Triple-A.
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Dan Runzler: Released by Twins on Wednesday
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Runzler was released by the Twins on Wednesday, Mike Berardino of the Pioneer Press reports.
Runzler has appeared in 21.2 innings for Triple-A Rochester this season, posting a 5.82 ERA and 1.85 WHIP with 18 strikeouts.
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Twins' Dan Runzler: On DL with strained groin
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Runzler was placed on the 7-day DL at Triple-A Rochester with a strained right oblique.
Runzler had a 3.93 ERA at Triple-A but a troubling 11 walks in 18 innings. He could still get a shot at the majors as a lefty specialist at some point this summer given the turnover in the Minnesota bullpen.
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Twins' Dan Runzler: Assigned to minor league camp
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Runzler was assigned to Minnesota's minor league camp.
Runzler gave up two runs in nine innings this spring (but just three strikeouts). The Twins don't have a proven lefty setup reliever in the bullpen, so Runzler could get a shot in the majors at some point this summer if he pitches well in Triple-A.
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Twins' Dan Runzler: In mix for bullpen spot
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Runzler remains in the mix to win a lefty specialist bullpen role, the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports. He has a 2.25 ERA in eight innings this spring, but just two strikeouts. "He's come in here and has done a decent job, so it is encouraging," Twins General Manager Terry Ryan told the Minneapolis Star Tribune. "He's given us something to think about."
Runzler spent 2015 in the Diamondbacks' organization with their Triple-A affiliate, posting a 5.26 ERA and 2.04 WHIP. The 30-year-old hasn't appeared in the majors since 2012, but the Twins are short on left-handed relief options. He's competing with lefty Fernando Abad for a spot in the bullpen after lefty Taylor Rogers was sent to Triple-A.
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Allen Webster among Diamondbacks cuts Monday
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The Diamondbacks optioned pitcher Matt Reynolds, pitcher A.J. Schugel and pitcher Allen Webster to Triple-A Reno. They also reassigned outfielder Nick Buss, infielder Walter Ibarra and pitcher Dan Runzler to minor-league camp Monday.
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Diamondbacks bring in LHP Dan Runzler
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Left-hander Dan Runzler did not stick around in Japan for long. He spent the last two months of the 2014 season there, but is back in the states after signing a minor league contract with the Diamondbacks.
Runzler compiled a 3.30 ERA and fanned 53 in 46 1/3 innings at the Triple-A level for San Francisco last season before bolting to Japan.
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Dan Runzler heading to Japan after Triple-A release
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The Giants released pitcher Dan Runzler from Triple-A Fresno Wednesday so that he could sign with the Orix Buffaloes in Japan, the Associated Press reports.
Runzler hasn't pitched in the majors since making six appearances in 2012. He owned a 3.30 ERA and 53:36 K:BB ratio in 46 1/3 innings with Fresno heading into play Wednesday.
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Giants make a pair of roster moves Sunday
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The Giants announced a pair of roster moves on Sunday. The team optioned pitcher George Kontos to Triple-A Fresno. Kontos allowed two runs over six innings pitched this spring. The Giants also re-assigned pitcher Dan Runzler down to minor-league camp. Runzler went 1-0 with a 2.70 ERA over 6 2/3 Cactus League innings.
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Dan Runzler outrighted to Triple-A
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The Giants outrighted Dan Runzler to Triple-A Fresno on Friday. He went 3-7 with a 5.68 ERA in 52 1/3 innings of relief at Triple-A.
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Giants make few moves before Tuesday's game
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The Giants designated Kensuke Tanaka and Dan Runzler for assignment Tuesday in order to make room for Heath Hembree and Johnny Monell on the 40-man roster, according to the Mercury News.
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Giants option reliever Dan Runzler
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The Giants optioned relief pitcher Dan Runzler to Triple-A Fresno on Sunday, reports CSN Bay Area. The 27-year-old Runzler posted a 7.27 ERA this spring over 10 appearances and 8 2/3 innings with five walks and eight strikeouts. He has appeared in just six games for the Giants since the end of 2011.
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Runzler recalled by S.F.
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The Giants recalled pitchers Dan Otero and Dan Runzler from Triple-A Fresno on Tuesday. Emmanuel Burriss also has his contract purchased from Fresno. To make room on the roster, Eric Hacker was designated for assignment.
