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This Date in Baseball-Week Ahead for Oct. 22-28OCTOBER 21, 2021 • Associated Press
Baz, Kazmir, Starling join Frazier for US Olympic baseball
Tampa Bay pitching prospect Shane Baz, 37-year-old left-hander Scott Kazmir and outfielder Bubba Starling are among 10 additions to the U.S. Olympic baseball rosterJULY 2, 2021 • Associated Press
Eddy Alvarez tries to add baseball medal to speedskating
Seven years ago, Eddy Alvarez was part of a four-man short track speedskating relay team that fell 0.271 seconds short of Russia and won a silver medal at the Sochi OlympicsJUNE 9, 2021 • Associated Press
Wieters dropped from US Olympic qualifying roster
Catcher Matt Wieters has been dropped from the U.S. roster for Olympic baseball qualifying that starts Monday in FloridaMAY 30, 2021 • Associated Press
Scioscia says US Olympic roster fluid, changes with call-ups
Mike Scioscia was planning on having Alek Manoah for the U.S. rotation for Olympic qualifying next weekMAY 28, 2021 • Associated Press
Wieters, Frazier, Kemp on US roster for Olympic qualifying
Pitchers Homer Bailey, Edwin Jackson and David Robertson, catcher Matt Wieters, infielder Todd Frazier and outfielders Matt Kemp and John Jay were among 28 players announced for a...MAY 23, 2021 • Associated Press
Outrighted to Triple-A Jay cleared waivers and was outrighted to Triple-A Salt Lake on Tuesday, J.P. Hoornstra of the Los Angeles Daily News reports.
Impact The 36-year-old was designated for assignment Friday but will remain in the organization after going unclaimed on waivers. The Angels may need Jay's outfield experience with Mike Trout (calf) facing an absence of 6-to-8 weeks.
MAY 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Designated for assignment Jay was designated for assignment by the Angels on Friday.
Impact Anthony Rendon (knee) will be returning from his latest stint on the injured list, which spells the end of Jay's tenure on the active and 40-man rosters. Jay has five hits in 14 trips to the plate so far this year and another team could look at bringing in the veteran for depth.
MAY 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Dodgers blow most of 13-run lead, still outlast Angels 14-11
Mookie Betts drove in a season-high four runs, and the Los Angeles Dodgers blew most of a 13-run lead before holding on for a 14-11 victory over the Los Angeles AngelsMAY 9, 2021 • Associated Press
Back in big leagues Jay had his contract selected by the Angels on Thursday.
Impact Jay has been a part of a number of moves for the Angels this season, already coming off and on the 40-man roster once before. He's not in the starting lineup Thursday, but should serve as depth in the outfield as the team remains without several regulars due to injury. Albert Pujols was designated for assignment to create room on the 40-man roster.
MAY 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Fabian Ardaya: Angels moves: Félix Peña is back, as is Jon Jay... - The Athletic Angels moves: Félix Peña is back, as is Jon Jay. Jack Kruger has had his contract selected and is up for the first time in his career.
MAY 7, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Designated for assignment Jay was designated for assignment by the Angels on Friday.
Impact Jay's contract was selected by the Angels on Tuesday, but he'll be cast off the 40-man roster once again after he went just 1-for--8 with two strikeouts in two contests. Scott Schebler's contract was selected in a corresponding move to serve as outfield depth for the Angels.
APRIL 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Seeing little playing time Jay remains out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Rangers.
Impact The 21-34 Diamondbacks aren't incentivized to find playing time for Jay during the final week of the regular season, as the 35-year-old is on an expiring contract and isn't a part of the organization's long-term plan. He's only appeared in four games so far in September, recording no hits in 12 at-bats over those contests.
SEPTEMBER 23, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Swats first home run Jay started in right field and went 1-for-3 with a home run and two RBI in Tuesday's 5-4 loss to the Rockies.
Impact Jay knocked his first home run of the season and delivered his first runs since July 29. Through 31 games, Jay has appeared in 11 games, so he's not getting consistent plate appearances. As the trade deadline approaches, the 13-18 Diamondbacks will consider their strategy for the rest of the season, and that may mean veterans like Jay take a back seat to the development of younger players.
AUGUST 26, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Giolito fans 13 in no-hitter, White Sox blank Pirates 4-0
AUGUST 26, 2020 • Associated Press
Starts in center Jay started in center field and went 0-for-2 in Friday's 6-2 loss to the Giants.
Impact With Starling Marte getting a night off, Jay made the start in center field, his first start since Aug. 16. Jay is batting .111 (3-for-27) in 10 games played.
AUGUST 22, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Makes second start Jay started at designated hitter and went 1-for-5 with a double and a run scored in Wednesday's 14-7 win over the Astros.
Impact Jay made just his second start of the season. Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo has been rotating players in at the DH spot after Jake Lamb's slow start. Jay is 2-for-12 with a double and an RBI in four games played.
AUGUST 6, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Celebrating Jon Jay: The outfielder you never feel you need but are always glad you have Jon Jay will achieve 10-years of MLB service time tonight. Let’s celebrate one of the most under-appreciated players in baseball.
AUGUST 5, 2020 • VIVAELBIRDOS.COM
OF Jon Jay looking to make Diamondbacks roster to begin season Former Hurricane Jon Jay is looking to make the Arizona Diamondbacks Opening Day roster.
JULY 23, 2020 • 247SPORTS.COM
Sunday's Transactions
JULY 20, 2020 • Associated Press
