VINNY CAPRA NEWS

Christian Yelich drives in 3 runs in Brewers' 5-3 win over Athletics

Christian Yelich drove in three runs and Caleb Durbin had two hits in his major league debut to lead the Milwaukee Brewers to a 5-3 victory over the Athletics

APRIL 19 • Associated Press

Brewers call up IF Caleb Durbin after sending Oliver Dunn to the minors

The Milwaukee Brewers have called up infielder Caleb Durbin

APRIL 18 • Associated Press

Slugs first MLB home run Drawing the start at third base, Capra cranked a solo home run in Thursday's loss to the Yankees.

Impact Capra won an Opening Day roster spot with a huge showing in spring training which saw him slug six home runs. He carried that over into the opener in his first plate appearance when he lined one over the left-field wall off Carlos Rodon to lead off the top of the third inning. It was the first major-league homer for Capra, who struck out and grounded out in his other two plate appearances before being pinch-hit for in the ninth inning. Capra looks to be on the short side of a platoon at third base with Oliver Dunn, but he can play his way into a larger role.

MARCH 28 • ROTOWIRE

Gets Opening Day start Capra will start at third base and bat eighth in Thursday's season opener versus the Yankees.

Impact Capra emerged from spring training with a spot on the Opening Day roster after he turned in a 1.087 OPS with six home runs and two steals across 55 plate appearances in Cactus League play. Though he'll be included in the lineup for the opener, the right-handed-hitting Capra could end up serving as a shot-side platoon mate for the lefty-hitting Oliver Dunn, who will take a seat Thursday while southpaw Carlos Rodon takes the hill for the Yankees. Capra will also provide the Brewers with some backup help at shortstop and second base.

MARCH 27 • ROTOWIRE

Brewers Make Final Roster Decision on Surprise Spring Training Standout Vinny Capra made a name and a job for himself this spring.

MARCH 23 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Career Minor-Leaguer, 29, Shockingly Leads MLB in Spring Training Home Runs Defense-first infielder Vinny Capra off to fast start for Brewers with four dingers in 17 at-bats.

MARCH 5 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Socks fourth spring homer Capra went 2-for-3 with a home run, a double and a stolen base in Monday's exhibition contest.

Impact Few players have been as hot this spring as Capra, who is now up to four homers and two steals despite getting just 17 at-bats. The journeyman has appeared in just 20 big-league games and figures to open the regular season with Triple-A Nashville, but he does occupy a spot on Milwaukee's 40-man roster, so he remains in the mix for the time being.

MARCH 4 • ROTOWIRE

Capra (6 RBI) makes statement with walk-off blast PHOENIX -- Vinny Capra is a 28-year-old former 20th-round Draft pick who is out of Minor League options going into his ninth year of profess...

FEBRUARY 23 • MLB.COM

Optioned to Nashville The Brewers optioned Capra to Triple-A Nashville on Friday.

Impact The move makes room on the 26-man roster for Joey Ortiz (neck), who was reinstated from the 10-day injured list. Capra started in two of three games for the Brewers after being called up from Nashville on July 3, going 1-for-9 with one run and three strikeouts.

JULY 12, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Recalled from Nashville The Brewers recalled Capra from Triple-A Nashville on Wednesday.

Impact With Joey Ortiz (neck) headed to the injured list, Capra will join the major-league squad in order to replenish the Brewers' infield depth. The 27-year-old has spent all season with Nashville, slashing .242/.331/.345 with 25 RBI over 302 plate appearances. Andruw Monasterio will likely start most days while Ortiz is out, but Capra may see some playing time against left-handed hitters in place of the lefty-hitting Brice Turang.

JULY 3, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Claimed by Milwaukee The Brewers claimed Capra off waivers from the Pirates on Thursday.

Impact Capra, 27, has logged only 28 career plate appearances at the major-league level, but he put up an encouraging .329/.412/.439 batting line over 49 games with the Triple-A affiliate of the Pirates in 2023. He'll function as organizational infield depth for Milwaukee.

NOVEMBER 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Optioned to Triple-A The Pirates optioned Capra to Triple-A Indianapolis on Friday.

Impact The return of Henry Davis (hand) from the injured list will push Capra off the active roster and back to the minors. Capra has played in just nine games this season for Pittsburgh, going 3-for-18 with an RBI and three runs scored.

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Brought up by Pittsburgh Capra was recalled from Triple-A Indianapolis on Monday.

Impact Capra had a brief stint with the Pirates earlier in August, and he will get another look at the top level with Henry Davis (undisclosed) landing on the injured list.

AUGUST 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Optioned to Triple-A The Pirates optioned Capra to Triple-A Indianapolis on Saturday, Kevin Gorman of TribLive.com reports.

Impact Bailey Falter was added in place of Capra, who got the start at second base Friday and went 0-for-3 with a walk. It was the 27-year-old's third career start in the major leagues. He's put together a decent campaign at Triple-A between Buffalo and Indianapolis (.287/.421/.395) and may get another look before the end of the season.

AUGUST 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Selected to MLB roster The Pirates selected Capra's contract from Triple-A Indianapolis on Tuesday.

Impact Capra was traded from Toronto to Pittsburgh in late April and has since slashed .350/.457/.485 through 127 plate appearances with Indianapolis. The 27-year-old's defensive versatility could get him into the Pirates' lineup occasionally if his bat holds up in the majors.

AUGUST 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Blue Jays trade Vinny Capra to Pirates for catcher Tyler Heineman The Blue Jays have acquired a third-string catcher. ...

APRIL 30, 2023 • BLUEJAYSNATION.COM

Traded from Toronto Capra was acquired by the Pirates on Sunday from the Blue Jays in exchange for Tyler Heineman.

Impact Capra came up short in his bid to win a roster spot with the Blue Jays in the Grapefruit League after appearing in eight games with Toronto in 2022, and he struggled to a .167/.357/.222 slash with Triple-A Buffalo to begin the 2023 campaign. He'll offer the Pirates some organizational depth with the ability to play all over the infield and also the corner outfield.

APRIL 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Misses out on Opening Day roster The Blue Jays reassigned Capra to minor-league camp Tuesday, Arden Zwelling of Sportsnet.ca reports.

Impact Capra is expected to begin the season at Triple-A Buffalo after missing out on his bid for a bench role on the Blue Jays' Opening Day roster. With Toronto also optioned Otto Lopez to Buffalo on Tuesday, outfielder Nathan Lukes appears to have clinched the final reserve spot on the big club's season-opening squad.

MARCH 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Spring training roundup: Vinny Capra leads Blue Jays over Tigers Blue Jays rookie Vinny Capra had a career day on Saturday against the Detroit Tigers, leading visiting Toronto to an 18-5 victory in Lakelan...

MARCH 5, 2023 • KANSASCITY.COM

Report: Vinny Capra Returns to Blue Jays on Minor-League Deal The Jays non-tendered Capra on Friday, but brought him back on a minor-league deal.

NOVEMBER 20, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Re-ups with Toronto Capra re-signed Sunday with the Blue Jays on a minor-league contract, Robert Murray of FanSided.com reports.

Impact Non-tendered by Toronto just a few days ago, Capra will rejoin the Blue Jays, albeit no longer as a member of the 40-man roster. His minor-league deal presumably includes an invitation to big-league spring training, where he'll be vying for a reserve spot in an outfield that no longer includes Teoscar Hernandez, Raimel Tapia or Bradley Zimmer. Capra appeared in eight games for the big club in 2022 but otherwise spent the majority of the campaign at Triple-A Buffalo, where he produced a .789 OPS over 225 plate appearances.

NOVEMBER 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Non-tendered by Toronto The Blue Jays declined to tender Capra a contract for 2023.

Impact Capra got his first look in the big leagues last season but saw most of his action with Triple-A Buffalo, hitting .283/.378/.403 in 52 games before undergoing left middle finger tendon surgery. He doesn't have pedigree on his side as a 20th-round pick in 2018. Capra will have to prove his health and fight for additional MLB opportunities.

NOVEMBER 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Sent down Thursday Capra was optioned to Triple-A Buffalo on Thursday.

Impact Capra joined the Blue Jays' active roster in late April, but he appeared in just eight games during his time in the majors and went 1-for-5 with two runs, two walks and a strikeout. He should see more consistent playing time in the minors, while Cavan Biggio was recalled by Toronto on Thursday.

MAY 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Vinny Capra's first MLB hit ' 05/13/2022 Vinny Capra picks up his first Major League hit on a single to left field

MAY 14, 2022 • MLB.COM

Receives big-league promotion Capra had his contract selected by the Blue Jays on Friday.

Impact Capra has an .855 OPS through 18 games with Triple-A Buffalo this season and will now receive his first look at the majors. The 25-year-old should fill a utility role off the bench until Cavan Biggio (illness) or Teoscar Hernandez (oblique) return from the injured list.

APRIL 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE