Raul Valdes RP FA Thu 9/1/11 3:32 PM
Raul Valdes
RP FA
Yankees recalled LHP Raul Valdes from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre.
The Yankees claimed Valdes off waivers from the Cardinals in mid-August. A veteran left-hander, he's unlikely to see frequent use down the stretch in New York.
Raul Valdes RP FA Fri 8/12/11 4:05 PM
Raul Valdes
RP FA
Cardinals designated LHP Raul Valdes for assignment.
He was cleared to make room for the newly-signed Arthur Rhodes on the 40-man roster. Valdes was optioned to the minors late last month and has a 3.38 ERA and 7/4 K/BB ratio over 5 1/3 innings with the Cards this season. There's a decent chance he'll pass through waivers unclaimed.
Raul Valdes RP FA Thu 6/23/11 3:29 PM
Raul Valdes
RP FA
Cardinals purchased the contract of LHP Raul Valdes from Triple-A Memphis.
Valdes signed a minor league contract with the Cardinals in November. The Cuban left-hander had a 5.05 ERA and 53/10 K/BB ratio in seven starts and 14 relief appearances down on the farm. He posted a 4.91 ERA and 56/27 K/BB ratio over 58 2/3 frames with the Mets last season.