Seattle Mariners pitcher Sam Tuivailala has been named the opener for Sunday's game against the Houston Astros. Tuivailala will draw the start and pitch an inning or two in this one. Lefty Tommy Milone will pitch a bulk of the innings against Houston. This is not a favorable pitching situation. The Astros offense should be in line for a good game on Sunday.
Seattle Mariners relief pitcher Sam Tuivailala (Achilles, shoulder) was back on the mound for a minor-league rehab appearance on Sunday for Class A Everett (Wash.), but he was tuned up for five runs - four earned - and five hits while retiring just two batters. He is on the 60-day injured list due to an Achilles' injury, and he was pulled from his rehab assignment with Triple-A Tacoma due to a shoulder issue. At this point he is only worth monitoring in deeper AL-only fantasy leagues.
Seattle Mariners relief pitcher Sam Tuivailala (Achilles, shoulder) was pulled off of his minor-league rehab stint with Triple-A Tacoma to work with the big league club's training staff. He has been dealing with some tightness in his shoulder, and he reportedly had a dead arm over the weekend. The reliever is on the long road back from surgery to repair a torn Achilles' tendon. It's uncertain how long he'll need before he is able to return to the big club, and it's possible he'll need to restart the clock on another 30-day rehab stint since he has developed a new ailment.
Seattle Mariners relief pitcher Sam Tuivailala (Achilles, arm) has been dealing with a dead arm during his minor-league rehab assignment. He was recently transferred from the 10-day to 60-day injured list, as he continues to recover from a more serious Achilles' injury. Tuivailala is expected to pitch on Monday for Triple-A Tacoma. He has posted a 6.00 ERA in three innings over three appearances with the Rainiers, and a 3.00 ERA in nine innings with seven strikeouts in nine games during his rehab between Class A Modesto and Triple-A Tacoma so far.
Seattle Mariners relief pitcher Sam Tuivailala (Achilles) has been placed on the 10-day disabled list on Thursday. He suffered a strained right Achilles tendon while trying to catch Rougned Odor in a rundown on Wednesday. Tuivailala was only worth owing in leagues where holds are valued, but there's a good chance that he's done for the year. Righty pitcher Chasen Bradford has been optioned to Triple A, while pitchers Casey Lawrence and Nick Rumbelow have been recalled.
St. Louis Cardinals relief pitcher Sam Tuivailala has been traded to the Seattle Mariners on Friday. The Cardinals acquired righty pitcher Seth Elledge in exchange for Tuivailala. Elledge had a 1.17 ERA and nine saves during 31 games in Single A this season. The Cardinals assigned Elledge to Double A. Tuivailala had a 3.69 ERA in 31 appearances for the Cards this season.
St. Louis Cardinals relief pitcher Sam Tuivailala had to earn his third win of the year on Tuesday. He pitched 1 2/3 innings while striking out two batters and only allowing one hit. He has a slightly higher than normal 3.69 ERA, but his K/9 has increased to 7.39. He's in a role in the Cardinals bullpen that doesn't do much for fantasy purposes as he doesn't get holds or saves very often. He'll continue to get work in the middle innings, but unless you are in a deep league he isn't going to offer you much as a fantasy asset.
St. Louis Cardinals relief pitcher Sam Tuivailala was placed on the 10-day disabled list due to a left knee strain. He'd pitched four innings so far this season, allowing two runs. In a corresponding move, Mike Mayers was called up to take Tuivailala's place as a middle reliever.
