Ryan Vogelsong
47-Year-Old
Free Agent
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Steps away from baseball
Vogelsong will officially announce his retirement Sunday during a ceremony in San Francisco in advance of the Giants' game against the Diamondbacks, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.
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Vogelsong hasn't pitched anywhere this season after being cut by the Twins in spring training following his failed bid to win an Opening Day roster spot. The 39-year-old didn't draw much interest elsewhere, so he'll hang up his spikes and retire as a member of the Giants, with whom he won two World Series and earned his only All-Star nod in 2011. Vogelsong retires with a career 61-75 record, 4.48 ERA and 1.41 WHIP in 289 big-league appearances (179 starts).
Vogelsong hasn't pitched anywhere this season after being cut by the Twins in spring training following his failed bid to win an Opening Day roster spot. The 39-year-old didn't draw much interest elsewhere, so he'll hang up his spikes and retire as a member of the Giants, with whom he won two World Series and earned his only All-Star nod in 2011. Vogelsong retires with a career 61-75 record, 4.48 ERA and 1.41 WHIP in 289 big-league appearances (179 starts).
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The Pirates surprisingly signed Vogelsong as a one-year stopgap to help bridge the starting rotation while their young stars matured in the minors. Unfortunately for Vogelsong, spring training sensation Juan Nicasio beat him out for the fifth starter's spot, banishing the veteran to the bullpen. When the 39-year-old finally started, he was hit in the face by a Jordan Lyles' pitch, nearly ending his career. After missing two and a half months, Vogelsong returned and compiled a 2.48 ERA in his first five starts (29 innings) back. He struggled thereafter (7.67 ERA, 1.75 WHIP in 31.1 IP) . He signed a minor league contract with Minnesota and will compete for a spot in the rotation this spring, but a rough September may signal the end is near for the World Series hero.
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Granted release
Vogelsong asked for and was granted his release from the Twins on Tuesday, Rhett Bolinger of MLB.com reports.
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Struggles in Saturday's spring start
Vogelsong gave up two runs over three innings in Saturday's spring training loss to Boston. He has a 7.27 ERA with a 5:5 K:BB in 8.2 innings this spring. He reached just 89 mph with his fastball during Saturday's outing, the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.
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Still being considered for rotation spot
Manager Paul Molitor insists Vogelsong is only a candidate for a rotation spot and will not compete for a bullpen role, Phil Miller of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.
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Signs minor league contract with Minnesota
Vogelsong signed a minor league contract with Minnesota that includes an invitation to spring training, the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.
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Allows one run over five innings in no-decision
Vogelsong settled for a no-decision after allowing one run on five hits and three walks in five innings against the Cardinals on Sunday. He struck out one.
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