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| Height: 6-2
Weight: 202
Throws: R
Bats: R Born: Feb 28, 1981, Scottsdale, AZ Contract: Signed through 2008 |
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| December 6, 2006 The Royals acquired Brian Bannister from the Mets in the Ambiorix Burgos deal. Bannister made six starts for the Mets last year but missed a lot of time with a hamstring injury. He'll compete for a job in the KC rotation. |
| September 5, 2006 The Mets recalled Brian Bannister from Triple-A Norfolk on Tuesday, according to the AP. He was 2-1 with a 3.44 ERA in six starts earlier this season for the Mets before suffering a hamstring injury. |
| August 26, 2006 Brian Bannister allowed four runs on six hits and three walks in six innings Friday in his return to the Mets rotation. He suffered his first loss of the season. Bannister has been out since April 26 with a hamstring injury. |
| August 24, 2006 The Mets will activated Brian Bannister from the DL Friday and give him a start against the Phillies, according to the AP. Bannister has been out since April 28 with a hamstring injury. "We're going to monitor his pitches and his stuff," manager Willie Randolph said. "He's been throwing a lot of pitches and we have the luxury of seeing him pitch." |
| August 23, 2006 Brian Bannister, who hasn't pitched in the majors since April 26 because of a hamstring injury, completed his minor league rehab assignment and threw a bullpen session before Wednesday's game in New York, according to the AP. He could start Saturday against Philadelphia. |
| August 1, 2006 Brian Bannister pitched seven shutout innings Monday, allowing four hits while striking out eight in a rehab outing for Single-A St. Lucie, according to the New York Times. Bannister should be ready to pitch for the Mets in a couple weeks, although it's not a given that they will recall him. |
| July 27, 2006 Brian Bannister threw 83 pitches in a rehab start for High-A St. Lucie on Wednesday night, according to the New York Daily News. Bannister allowed six hits and four runs - to earned - in five innings, with one strikeout and four walks. |
| July 25, 2006 Brian Bannister will make his first rehab appearance for Single-A St. Lucie on Wednesday, according to the Mets website. Bannister should be ready to return by mid-August. It is unknown at this point in time whether he will pitch in the majors or minors when he is activated. |
| July 25, 2006 Brian Bannister is expected to make his first rehab start Wednesday, according to the New York Post. Bannister has been sidelined since late April with a strained hamstring. |
| July 16, 2006 Brian Bannister threw a simulated game 79-pitch simulated game on Saturday, according to the AP. Bannister, who is recovering from a strained hamstring, is expected to begin a rehab assignment this week. |
| July 16, 2006 The Mets expect Brian Bannister to begin a rehab assignment in Port St. Lucie on Thursday, according to the New York Daily News. He's on the disabled list with a strained hamstring. |
| July 4, 2006 Brian Bannister sent an email to the New York Daily News providing an update on his hamstring injury. Bannister wrote that his leg is approaching 100 percent and that he will begin simulation games and rehab starts within the next two weeks. |
| June 12, 2006 Once Brian Bannister has recovered from his strained hamstring, he's expected to be optioned to Triple-A Norfolk, according to the New York Daily News. He threw three simulated innings Saturday, though it's not clear exactly when he will be fully healthy. |
| June 11, 2006 The New York Daily News reports that Brian Bannister tossed three simulated innings off a mound yesterday. He's on the disabled list with a strained hamstring. |
| May 31, 2006 Apparently, Brian Bannister had a more serious setback in his recovery from a strained hamstring than just a tweak to the muscle, according to the New York Daily News. He was moved to the 60-day disabled list on Tuesday and has no timetable for a return to action. |
| May 30, 2006 To make room for Lastings Milledge on the 40-man roster, the Mets transferred Brian Bannister to the 60-day DL. Bannister is on the disabled list with a strained hamstring. |
| May 19, 2006 Brian Bannister will return to extended spring training to rehabilitate his injured right hamstring after a test Friday failed to reveal any new injury, according to the AP. "It's getting better," Mets general manager Omar Minaya said. "I can't put a timeframe on it. He can pitch, but you've got to run. Better to be conservative. After what happened yesterday, we're going to be even more conservative." Bannister left after throwing only five pitches during a rehab start for Triple-A Norfolk on Thursday due to tightness in the hamstring. |
| May 18, 2006 Brian Bannister left his rehab start Thursday after only five pitches because of tightness in his right hamstring, according to the AP. Bannister was placed on the DL on April 28 with a strained right hamstring. He will undergo an MRI tomorrow. |
| May 17, 2006 The New York Daily News reports that Brian Bannister will make a rehab start for Triple-A Norfolk Thursday rather than return from the disabled list to start for the Mets. Bannister, who is recovering from a strained hamstring, should join the Mets next week. |
| May 15, 2006 The Mets are leaning toward having Brian Bannister pitch in a minor league game before returning to the rotation, according to the New York Daily News. He's recovering from a strained hamstring. |
| May 13, 2006 Brian Bannister threw 83 pitches on Saturday in a simulated game in Port St. Lucie, Fla., where he has been rehabbing, according to the AP. Mets manager Willie Randolph said Bannister may be called up as early as Thursday to replace Jose Lima, who has been ineffective in two starts, depending on how Bannister's injury responds from the session. |
| May 10, 2006 Brian Bannister, out with a strained right hamstring, will pitch a simulated game Friday, according to the AP. "I think he's coming along better than last week," manager Willie Randolph said. It's possible that he could return to the rotation next Friday. |
| May 10, 2006 The New York Daily News reports that Brian Bannister threw off a mound yesterday for the first time since straining his right hamstring. Although the Mets haven't said so publicly, they hope to have Bannister back in the rotation next Friday. |
| May 7, 2006 Since Brian Bannister has yet to throw off a mound, he likely won't be ready to pitch next weekend, according to the New York Daily News. Mets GM Omar Minaya expects Bannister will make a rehab start before coming off the disabled list. Bannister is recovering from a strained hamstring. |
| April 28, 2006 The Mets placed Brian Bannister on the DL Friday with a hamstring strain, according to the AP. Bannister has a 2-0 record and 2.89 ERA in five starts this year. He will be replaced on the roster by outfielder Victor Diaz. |
| April 28, 2006 After an MRI of his right hamstring revealed only the lowest level of strain, not a significant tear, Brian Bannister is holding out hope that he will be allowed to make his next start, according to the New York Daily News. Because Bannister won't be needed until Tuesday, he could wait until Sunday to test the hamstring during a bullpen session. Even if the Mets want to be cautious and skip him Tuesday, he might still avoid the DL. |
| April 27, 2006 According to the AP, Brian Bannister was diagnosed as having a Grade I strain of his right hamstring. Bannister, who suffered the injury while running the bases on Wednesday, is listed as day to day. Bannister will be reevaluated on Friday. |
| April 27, 2006 The Mets are calling the hamstring injury to Brian Bannister a strain, while Bannister thinks he might just have a really tight cramp, according to the New York Daily News. Bannister injured the hamstring in Wednesday's game against the Giants. He will have an MRI today. |
| April 26, 2006 Brian Bannister left Wednesday's game in the sixth inning with a right hamstring injury, according to the AP. He will be evaluated Thursday to determine the severity of the injury. |
| April 11, 2006 Brian Bannister picked up the first victory of his big league career on Tuesday against the Nationals, allowing just one earned run on three hits in seven innings of work. He also struck out one and walked none in the outing. Bannister's ERA now stands out 2.77 after two starts. |
| April 5, 2006 Brian Bannister made his major league debut on Wednesday, allowing three runs on two hits and four walks, while striking out four over six innings. He held the Nationals hitless through the first five innings. |
| April 2, 2006 The Mets announced that Brian Bannister will move up in the rotation and pitch Wednesday against the Nationals in place of the injured Victor Zambrano. Bannister will be making his major league debut. |
| March 29, 2006 Brian Bannister has secured the final spot in the Mets rotation, according to the New York Daily News. |
| March 27, 2006 The New York Daily News reports that Brian Bannister seems to have emerged as the favorite for the fifth starter's job over Aaron Heilman, though the Mets officially remain non-committal. |
| March 15, 2006 Brian Bannister has not allowed a run - and only three hits - in nine innings over three spring appearances, and he is making a case to break camp with the Mets, possibly even as the fifth starter, according to the New York Daily News. "Bannister still needs to make this club, so I'm not going to get ahead of myself with all that," manager Willie Randolph said. "I have liked what I've seen from (Bannister) all spring. If he continues to pitch well, obviously he has a chance." |