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Steve Trachsel #41 | Pitcher | Baltimore Orioles
Height: 6-4    Weight: 205    Throws: R    Bats: R
Born: Oct 31, 1970, Oxnard, CA
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October 31, 2005
The Mets picked up their 2006 option on the contract of Steve Trachsel on Monday, according to the AP. In six starts last season, Trachsel went 1-4 with a 4.14 ERA. Back surgery prevented him from making his 2005 debut until August 26.
August 30, 2005
The Red Sox have approached the Mets about trading for Steve Trachsel, who has been bypassed in the Mets' rotation for now, according to the New York Daily News. The Mets hold a team option on Trachsel with a base salary of a modest $2.5 million for 2006, and it's possible that they could pick up that option and then trade him over the winter.
August 29, 2005
Mets manager Willie Randolph informed Steve Trachsel yesterday that the pitcher won't start again until at least the series against the Braves Sept. 5-7, according to the New York Daily News. Trachsel said he got the impression he wouldn't pitch much even after that next start.
August 27, 2005
In his season debut Friday night, Steve Trachsel picked up the victory by allowing just two hits and no runs in eight innings of work. He had been recovering from March back surgery.
August 23, 2005
The Mets activated Steve Trachsel from the disabled list on Tuesday, according to the AP. He had been out all season following surgery to repair a herniated disc in his back. Manager Willie Randolph said Trachsel will start Friday at San Francisco. That will result in moving back the next scheduled start of Kris Benson by two days.
August 23, 2005
Steve Trachsel is scheduled to be activated from the DL to join the Mets' bullpen tonight, according to the New York Daily News. Mets manager Willie Randolph said he only expects to use Trachsel in relief in "an extreme emergency." Trachsel, who hasn't pitched in the majors this season after undergoing back surgery in March, will essentially taking up a roster spot until the Mets figure out how to squeeze him into the rotation.
August 21, 2005
The Mets are expected to activate Steve Trachsel from the disabled list tomorrow, but he isn't likely to get into a game soon, according to the New York Daily News. He's slated to toss a simulated game on Tuesday.
August 17, 2005
Steve Trachsel is ready to return from his back injury, but the Mets don't have room for him because Jae Seo has pitched so well lately, according to the New York Daily News. Trachsel is being sent to make another start for Triple-A Norfolk, most likely tomorrow at Toledo. "It's just a matter of right now our rotation's pretty set," Mets manager Willie Randolph said. "Jae Seo has been throwing the ball well and we're not going to go to a six-man rotation right now so the math is easy. It can't hurt him to continue to throw and if we see a fit he'll be ready to go. Throwing in Triple-A right now is better than throwing a simulated game on the side."
August 15, 2005
Since Steve Trachsel has exhausted his rehab assignment, the Mets must decide whether to go with six starters, use Trachsel in relief, or trade him, according to the New York Daily News. Manager Willie Randolph said he doesn’t want to remove any of his current starters from the rotation, but Trachsel has thrown in relief just two times in his 422 career appearances as a pro.
August 6, 2005
Steve Trachsel, who has not pitched in the majors all season because of back surgery, started the first game of a doubleheader Saturday for Double-A Binghamton. He pitched a four-hitter in the seven-inning game, walking none and striking out three. He will have at least one more start in the minors.
July 26, 2005
Steve Trachsel threw four scoreless innings for Single-A Port St. Lucie yesterday and is expected to pitch Saturday for Double-A Binghamton, as he continues to rehab from back surgery that has cost him the entire season, according to the New York Daily News. He still hopes to return to the Mets in mid-August.
July 21, 2005
After pitching 2 2/3 innings in a rehab start for Class-A St. Lucie last night, Steve Trachsel estimated he would need three or four more rehab starts, meaning his return is three to four weeks away, according to the New York Daily News. He's recovering from back surgery he underwent on March 19.
July 20, 2005
Steve Trachsel threw 2 2/3 innings in a rehab start for Class-A St. Lucie on Wednesday, according to the AP. He allowed two runs (one earned) on four hits and a walk. Trachsel is recovering from back surgery and is not expected to return until at least early August.
July 19, 2005
Steve Trachsel will begin a rehab assignment on Wednesday with Single-A St. Lucie, according to the AP. He's on the disabled list while recovering from back surgery.
July 3, 2005
Steve Trachsel threw off a mound Saturday for the first time since undergoing back surgery in March, according to the AP. He said he felt good after throwing 15 pitches. Trachsel hopes to return to the Mets by August 1.
June 29, 2005
Steve Trachsel expects to make his return from back surgery by August 1, according to Newsday. He plans to throw off a mound for the first time on Saturday and will then report to Port St. Lucie to continue his rehab.
June 1, 2005
Steve Trachsel said yesterday he remains on target to return from his back surgery in late July, according to the New York Daily News. He resumed playing catch on Tuesday. "The next two weeks will tell a lot," he said.
May 15, 2005
Recovering from back surgery, Steve Trachsel could be cleared to pick up a ball for the first time by the end of next week, according to the New York Daily News.
March 17, 2005
The New York Daily News reports that Steve Trachsel has decided to undergo surgery Saturday to repair a herniated disc in his lower back. He is expected to miss at least three months, though he could miss the entire season.
March 16, 2005
Steve Trachsel has a herniated disc in his back that could cause him to miss the first few months of the season, according to the AP. Trachsel is currently at his home in California deciding if he wants to undergo surgery.
March 15, 2005
Although Steve Trachsel hopes to avoid surgery on his lower back, he is expected to begin the season on the disabled list, according to the New York Daily News. The Mets' team physician said Trachsel appears to have a bulging disk that may need surgery, so the pitcher flew to California to be examined by a specialist.
March 14, 2005
The New York Daily News reports that Steve Trachsel returned to New York yesterday for tests on his stiff lower back. "We're still early in camp, so he'll skip this start (tomorrow) and hopefully he'll be able to do his next one," GM Omar Minaya said.