Dale Thayer took a loss after giving up a homer in a tie game against the Cubs on Wednesday. One wonders if rust has something to do with Thayer's last two appearances; he was pitching on five days' rest when he gave up five runs on Saturday and three days' rest in giving up two runs today. The Padres haven't been generating save chances, so they haven't been finding work for him. He still figures to get the next save chance they do create.

Dale Thayer was rocked for five runs in one inning Saturday in a non-save situation against the Mets. Thayer entered Saturday's action with a perfect 10/0 K/BB ratio over 10 scoreless innings this season, but he may have been a little amped up against his former team. The 31-year-old right-hander gave up four hits and a walk, the big blow of which was a grand slam by Mike Nickeas. We still think Thayer will handle save chances with Huston Street (lat) sidelined.

Dale Thayer converted his fourth save in as many chances in Wednesday's win over the Dodgers. He allowed a one-out single to Bobby Abreu but then got a flyout and foulout to end it. Thayer has now thrown eight scoreless innings this season had has yet to walk a batter. He certainly doesn't "wow" you with his stuff, but it's looking like he'll keep the closer gig until Huston Street returns.

Dale Thayer earned his third save in as many chances on Saturday after slamming the door on the Phillies. As in his previous two outings, it wasn't the smoothest of rides. Jimmy Rollins led off with a single and was sacrificed to second. He eventually stole third but was stranded there as Thayer fanned Hunter Pence to end the game. Though many believe that Andrew Cashner is more talented and better-suited for the ninth-inning role, Thayer seems to have the job locked up. That is, until Huston Street returns from the disabled list.

Despite giving up three hits, Dale Thayer pitched a scoreless ninth against the Rockies on Tuesday for his second save in as many nights. Marco Scutaro was hit by the ball that would have been a game-tying single. It still went as a hit for Jordan Pacheco, but Scutaro was out on the play, and Thayer was able to bounce back from there and strike out Carlos Gonzalez to end the game. Tonight's save was more luck than anything else, but Thayer might keep getting chances for the Padres until he blows one.

Making his fifth appearance since being called up by the Padres, Dale Thayer recorded a save with a perfect ninth inning Monday against the Rockies. Andrew Cashner probably cost himself this opportunity with his poor showing Sunday. The 31-year-old Thayer certainly has tons of closing experience, what with his 173 minor league saves, but he's had trouble getting looks in the majors. It'd be a nice story if he could rack up a few saves for San Diego, and since Cashner might not be ready, fantasy leaguers should consider giving him a look.

Padres purchased the contract of RHP Dale Thayer from Triple-A Tucson. He'll replace the injured Micah Owings (forearm) in the Padres' bullpen. Thayer, 31, had a 5/2 K/BB ratio over 8 1/3 scoreless innings at the Triple-A level and will pitch in middle relief.

Padres signed RHP Dale Thayer to a minor league contract. He gets an invite to spring training. Thayer was outrighted off the Mets' 40-man roster earlier this offseason, but refused a minor league assignment. The 30-year-old right-hander posted a 3.48 ERA in 11 games with the Mets this season and a 2.66 ERA over 71 innings at the Triple-A level. He has a shot to crack San Diego's bullpen.

Dale Thayer has elected free agency. Thayer was recently outrighted off the 40-man roster, but refused a minor league assignment. The 30-year-old right-hander posted a 3.48 ERA in 11 games with the Mets this season and a 2.66 ERA over 71 innings at the Triple-A level. He'll likely get a spring training invite somewhere.

Mets sent RHP Dale Thayer outright to Triple-A Buffalo. Thayer held a 3.48 ERA in 11 games for the Mets this season and boasted a 2.66 ERA and 8.4 K/9 rate over 71 Triple-A innings this season. The 30-year-old may elect free agency if he so chooses.