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David Aardsma • P
Ht/Wt:6'3", 220 lbs.
Born:Dec 27, 1981 (42 yrs) in Denver, CO
Hometown:The Woodlands, TX
Experience:9 years
Drafted:Drafted by San Francisco in 2003 (1st round).
Bats:R
Throws:R
04/05/2017
12:48pm

rotowire.com
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Aardsma signed with the Long Island Ducks of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball on Monday.
05/24/2016
10:52am

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Aardsma was released by the Blue Jays on Monday, Sportsnet reports.
02/05/2016
10:31am

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Aardsma and the Blue Jays agreed to terms on a minor league deal, which includes a spring training invite, Friday, Ben Nicholson-Smith of SportsNet reports.
08/24/2015
6:49pm

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Aardsma was designated for assignment by the Braves on Monday.
05/07/2014
11:22am
David Aardsma has 5/15 opt-out date
Steve Adams on Twitter
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Steve Adams of MLBTradeRumors.com reports that David Aardsma has a May 15 opt-out date on his minor league contract with the Cardinals.
Forecaster Impact
Considering his 1.98 ERA with 12 strikeouts over 13 2/3 frames at Triple-A Memphis, Aardsma seems likely to exercise the opt-out if he's not called up. Eric Fornataro and Seth Maness would be vulnerable to lose their bullpen spot if the Cards decided to promote Aardsma.
03/26/2014
8:34am
Cardinals sign Aardsma to minors deal
Derrick Goold on Twitter
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Cardinals signed RHP David Aardsma to a minor league contract.
Forecaster Impact
Aardsma was just given his release by the Indians last Friday, so it didn't take him long to find a new opportunity. The 32-year-old posted a 4.31 ERA and 1.46 WHIP over 43 relief appearances for the Mets last year. He'll serve as bullpen depth in the minors.
03/21/2014
12:37pm
David Aardsma released by Indians
Nick Camino on Twitter
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Indians released RHP David Aardsma.
Forecaster Impact
Aardsma requested and was granted his walking papers after he was evidently told he wasn't going to make the Opening Day roster. The 32-year-old should be able to find another job relatively quickly, though he might have to go to the minors.
01/23/2014
11:57am
Indians sign Aardsma to minor league deal
Rotoworld.com
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Indians signed RHP David Aardsma to a minor league contract with an invitation to spring training.
Forecaster Impact
Aardsma has an uphill battle on his hands to win a roster spot, barring injury, as he'll have to beat out Bryan Shaw or Vinnie Pestano for a bullpen job. Aardsma posted a 4.31 ERA and 1.46 WHIP over 43 appearances for the Mets last year. He hasn't been effective since he was a 28-year-old pitching for the Mariners in 2010.
08/06/2013
6:54pm
Mets to use closer by committee
D.J. Short on Twitter
News
Mets manager Terry Collins said during a radio interview on WFAN Tuesday that he will use a closer by committee while Bobby Parnell (neck) is out.
Forecaster Impact
David Aardsma could be first in line, as he received a save chance last week with Parnell out (though he blew it). LaTroy Hawkins will also be in the mix, as will southpaw Scott Rice. It's not clear how long Parnell will be out.
08/02/2013
11:55pm
Aardsma blows save chance against Royals
Rotoworld.com
News
David Aardsma blew a save chance Friday against the Royals.
Forecaster Impact
Aardsma was called on for the save with Bobby Parnell sidelined due to neck stiffness, but after inheriting a one-run lead in the top of the ninth inning, he proceeded to load the bases before giving up a game-tying sacrifice fly to Lorenzo Cain. The Mets eventually won the game in the 11th inning. Aardsma has been very solid since coming up from the minors, but he looked a little amped up for the chance at his first save since 2010. With Parnell potentially out for the entire weekend, he might get another opportunity soon.
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