Drew Butera - MLB News, Rumors, & Updates

Yost on Butera's inside-the-park homer: 'It looked like he was running underwater'

DECEMBER 16, 2021 • FOX SPORTS

Butera on inside-the-park homer: 'I honestly thought it was just going to be a single'

DECEMBER 16, 2021 • FOX SPORTS

Toro slams old team, connects in 8th as M's beat Astros 4-0

Abraham Toro hit a grand slam against a player he was traded for last month, connecting in the eighth inning and sending the Seattle Mariners over the Houston Astros 4-0

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021 • Associated Press

Joins Houston on MiLB deal Butera signed a minor-league contract with the Astros on Tuesday, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Impact Butera has been with Triple-A Salt Lake in the Angels' organization, but he was released earlier in the day before signing with the Astros. Backup catcher Jason Castro (knee) recently landed on the injured list, so Butera should have a better chance of joining the big-league club with his new team..

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Clears waivers Butera cleared waivers and was outrighted to Triple-A Salt Lake on Tuesday.

Impact Butera was designated for assignment by the Angels on Saturday, and he'll remain in the organization going forward. He'll attempt to sort things out with the Triple-A club after he hit .094 with five RBI and 16 strikeouts in 12 major-league games this year.

JUNE 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Designated for assignment Butera was designated for assignment by the Angels on Saturday.

Impact Butera had been out of the lineup the last two games, and he'll now be removed from the 40-man roster after Kean Wong's contract was selected Saturday. Butera appeared in 12 games for the Angels during his time with the big-league club but hit just .094 with a double, five RBI, a run and 16 strikeouts.

MAY 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Takes seat Friday Butera isn't starting Friday's game against the Athletics.

Impact Butera will be excluded from the lineup for a second straight game to begin the series. Kurt Suzuki will start behind the dish and bat eighth.

MAY 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Not starting Thursday Butera isn't starting Thursday's game against Oakland.

Impact Butera will retreat to the bench once again as he continues to alternate starts behind the plate. Kurt Suzuki will start at catcher and bat seventh.

MAY 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Chapman's 1st save seals Yankees' 5-3 win over Tampa Bay

SEPTEMBER 2, 2020 • Associated Press

Arenado's two doubles lift Rockies over Diamondbacks 5-4

Nolan Arenado had two doubles and two RBIs to break out of a slump and help the Colorado Rockies beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 5-4

AUGUST 26, 2020 • Associated Press

Rockies snap 7-game losing skid with 3-2 win over D-backs

Rookie Ryan Castellani threw six strong innings, Trevor Story hit his ninth homer of the season and the Colorado Rockies snapped a seven-game losing streak by beating the Arizona D...

AUGUST 25, 2020 • Associated Press

Buehler strikes out 11, Dodgers beat Rox 5-1 for 20th win

Walker Buehler struck out 11 over six sharp innings in his best outing of the shortened season, leading the Los Angeles Dodgers past the slumping Colorado Rockies 5-1 on Friday nig...

AUGUST 22, 2020 • Associated Press

Rockies place Díaz on restricted list The Rockies placed catcher Elias Díaz on the restricted list for violating team rules and protocols before Monday’s game against the Astros...

AUGUST 18, 2020 • MLB.COM

Clear No. 3 catcher Butera is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Diamondbacks.

Impact Tony Wolters and Elias Diaz have drawn two starts apiece behind the plate over the Rockies' last four games, so Butera looks like the clear No. 3 catcher for Colorado. Butera has received 11 at-bats this season, recording one hit.

AUGUST 12, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Dahl's health, wife's pregnancy gave him pause before season

Colorado Rockies outfielder David Dahl has announced on social media that he and his wife are expecting a baby in January

JULY 23, 2020 • Associated Press

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