Jeremy Jeffress
RP FA
Wed 2/27/13 4:54 PM

Out-of-options right-hander Jeremy Jeffress surrendered three runs and four hits in his inning versus the Astros on Wednesday. Ideally, Jeffress would break through this spring and give the Jays good reason to carry him as a middle reliever. Since that's unlikely, the next best scenario for Toronto has him pitching so badly that no team decides it's worth grabbing him on waivers next month. That's more likely.

Jeremy Jeffress
RP FA
Thu 11/8/12 1:25 PM

Blue Jays acquired RHP Jeremy Jeffress from the Royals for future cash considerations. Jeffress was designated for assignment by the Royals last week after failing to make a good impression this summer at Triple-A Omaha. The hard-throwing 25-year-old has already been suspended twice for marijuana and could be banned from baseball if he gets caught again.

Jeremy Jeffress
RP FA
Fri 11/2/12 2:53 PM

Royals designated RHP Jeremy Jeffress for assignment. Jeffress hasn't pitched very well at Triple-A or in the majors the last two years. He's only 25 and can throw in the upper 90s, though, so there's a pretty good chance he'll draw interest on waivers.

Jeremy Jeffress
RP FA
Tue 9/4/12 2:51 PM

Royals recalled RHP Jeremy Jeffress from Double-A Northwest Arkansas. Jeffress was just optioned to the minors last week, but he's eligible to return now that Northwest Arkansas' season is over. The 24-year-old right-hander has surrendered eight hits and six walks across 6 2/3 innings this season in the major leagues but has yet to allow an earned run. He'll pitch in middle relief.

Jeremy Jeffress
RP FA
Mon 9/3/12 11:44 AM

The Royals will recall Jeremy Jeffress on Tuesday. Jeffress has surrendered eight hits and six walks across 6 2/3 innings this season in the major leagues but hasn't allowed an earned run. He'll serve as a middle reliever.

Jeremy Jeffress
RP FA
Mon 8/27/12 11:08 AM

Royals optioned RHP Jeremy Jeffress to Double-A Northwest Arkansas. Jeffress has allowed eight hits and six walks in 6 2/3 innings this season in the major leagues. The hard-throwing right-hander could be called back up to Kansas City in early September after rosters expand.

Jeremy Jeffress
RP FA
Wed 8/1/12 1:56 PM

Royals recalled RHP Jeremy Jeffress from Triple-A Omaha. He'll take the roster spot of Jonathan Broxton, who was traded to the Reds on Wednesday. Jeffress had a brief stint with the Royals in April, but has spent most of the season at the Triple-A level, posting a 4.97 ERA and 61/25 K/BB ratio over 58 innings. He'll pitch in middle relief.

Jeremy Jeffress
RP FA
Wed 4/25/12 3:19 PM

Royals optioned RHP Jeremy Jeffress to Triple-A Omaha. He was sent down to make room for left-hander Tommy Hottovy on the active roster. Jeffress was just called up from the minors on Saturday and didn't allow a run in two appearances.

Jeremy Jeffress
RP FA
Mon 4/23/12 5:38 PM

Jeremy Jeffress is available for Monday's game after taking a comebacker off his throwing arm Sunday. Jeffress was struck by a liner off the bat of Jose Bautista on Sunday, but stayed in for two more batters. He should be good to go moving forward.

Jeremy Jeffress
RP FA
Fri 3/2/12 1:40 PM

Jeremy Jeffress has acknowledged that he was arrested on January 4 in Arizona and charged with assault, criminal damage and disorderly conduct as the result of a domestic dispute. The first two charges were dismissed, and Jeffress received 20 hours of community service for the disorderly conduct charge and will also have to attend a domestic-violence counseling class. "There was an argument between myself and my girlfriend," Jeffress said, "and I lost my temper, but I never put my hands on her. My mom and dad raised me to never do something like that." Jeffress, who has been suspended twice for testing positive for marijuana, evidently will not face any discipline from the Royals.