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Tony Watson RP PIT
1 Month Pittsburgh Pirates Comment

With both Jason Grilli and Mark Melancon unavailable, Tony Watson nailed down his first career save Thursday, giving up one run over two innings in a win over the Phillies.

Watson allowed a hit and a run in the eighth and a leadoff double in the ninth, but he then retired three straight to close out the two-run victory. The southpaw has a 3.00 ERA and 0.83 WHIP for the season and appears to be third in line for saves in Pittsburgh.

Tony Watson RP PIT
2 Months Pittsburgh Pirates Comment

Making his first appearance in three weeks, Tony Watson gave up three runs in an inning Wednesday against the Braves.

Watson figured to be a lock for the Pirates pen after finishing with a 3.38 ERA in 53 1/3 innings as a lefty specialist last year, but he's dealing with some largely undisclsed issues right now and he's given up seven runs in 2 2/3 innings this spring. He does have an option remaining, so the Pirates may choose to send him him down until he gets things sorted out.

Tony Watson RP PIT
2 Months Pittsburgh Pirates Comment

Tony Watson is scheduled to return to action Sunday.

Watson hasn't pitched in a game since February 28 due to unspecified mechanical and physical issues. However, it appears that he is over the hump.

Tony Watson RP PIT
2 Months Pittsburgh Pirates Comment

Tony Watson hasn't thrown in a game since February 28 due to what he calls "mechanical and physical issues."

Watson declined to elaborate, so the severity of his physical issue isn't known. It's also a mystery when he'll pitch next. The 27-year-old had a 3.38 ERA and 53/23 K/BB ratio over 53 1/3 innings last season and was expected to be the Pirates' primary left-hander out of the bullpen in 2013.

Tony Watson RP PIT
8/20/2011 Pittsburgh Pirates Comment

Pirates recalled LHP Tony Watson from Triple-A Indianapolis.

He's taking the roster spot of the injured Paul Maholm, who was placed on the DL Friday. Watson has posted a nice 2.73 ERA and 1.22 WHIP in 26 1/3 major league innings this season, but his stay could be short, as the Pirates will need to recall someone (likely Ross Ohlendorf) for Tuesday's doubleheader.

Tony Watson RP PIT
8/6/2011 Pittsburgh Pirates Comment

Pirates optioned LHP Tony Watson to Triple-A Indianapolis.

The 26-year-old southpaw has posted a solid 2.73 ERA and 1.22 WHIP in 26 1/3 major league innings this season but has also been used heavily so far in August. Watson should be recalled in a week or so.