NEWS
5:43 PM - Roansy Contreras (Col) Rockies placed Contreras on the 15-day injured list Wednesday due to a right hand contusion.
3:05 PM - Roansy Contreras (Col) Rockies claimed Contreras off waivers from the Orioles on Tuesday.
9:44 AM - Roansy Contreras (Bal) Orioles designated Contreras for assignment Thursday.
2:15 PM - Roansy Contreras (Bal) Orioles selected Contreras' contract from Triple-A Norfolk on Wednesday.
3:20 PM - Roansy Contreras (Bal) has joined the Orioles' taxi squad and could start Wednesday's game versus the Red Sox, Jake Rill of MLB.com reports.
7:11 PM - Roansy Contreras (Bal) cleared outright waivers and was sent to Triple-A Norfolk on Thursday, Cordell Woodland of 105.7 The Fan Baltimore reports.
2:40 PM - Roansy Contreras (Bal) Orioles designated Contreras for assignment Thursday.
12:55 PM - Roansy Contreras (Bal) manager Brandon Hyde said Friday that Contreras will be stretched out this spring in case he's needed as a starting pitcher or long reliever, Andy Kostka of TheBaltimoreBanner.com reports.
4:56 PM - Roansy Contreras (Bal) Orioles claimed Contreras off waivers from the Yankees on Friday.
3:55 PM - Roansy Contreras (NYY) Yankees claimed Contreras off waivers from Baltimore on Thursday.
2:07 PM - Roansy Contreras (Bal) Orioles designated Contreras for assignment Wednesday.
4:28 PM - Roansy Contreras (Bal) Orioles claimed Contreras off waivers from the Reds on Friday.
3:51 PM - Roansy Contreras (Cin) Reds claimed Contreras off waivers from the Rangers on Thursday.
8:52 PM - Roansy Contreras (Tex) was designated for assignment by the Rangers on Thursday.
2:02 PM - Roansy Contreras (Tex) Rangers claimed Contreras off waivers from the Angels on Thursday, Kiley McDaniel of ESPN.com reports.
1:31 PM - Roansy Contreras (LAA) (2-3) took the loss and blew a save against the Blue Jays on Friday, allowing two runs on two hits without retiring a batter.
10:16 AM - Roansy Contreras (LAA) locked down his second career save in Sunday's 3-2 win over the Mariners after striking out one over a perfect ninth inning.
9:26 AM - Roansy Contreras (LAA) is expected to be the Angels' primary pitcher out of the bullpen behind starter Carson Fulmer in Sunday's game against the Mariners, Jeff Fletcher of The Orange County Register reports.
7:19 PM - Roansy Contreras (LAA) (1-1) allowed three runs (two earned) on three hits and three walks while striking out one to take the loss versus the Athletics on Thursday.
4:27 PM - Roansy Contreras (LAA) will start Thursday's game against the Athletics in Oakland, Doug Padilla of The Orange County Register reports.
6:38 PM - Roansy Contreras (LAA) will start Wednesday's game against the Athletics, Sam Blum of The Athletic reports.
2:24 PM - Roansy Contreras (LAA) Pirates traded Contreras to the Angels on Thursday, Alex Stumpf of MLB.com reports.
2:07 PM - Roansy Contreras (Pit) was designated for assignment Saturday, Kevin Gorman of TribLive.com reports.
3:01 PM - Roansy Contreras (Pit) Pirates activated Contreras (personal) from the paternity list Sunday.
1:34 PM - Roansy Contreras (Pit) Pirates placed Contreras (personal) on the paternity list Thursday.
5:40 PM - Roansy Contreras (Pit) Derek Shelton announced Thursday that Contreras has been shut down for the year, Jason Mackey of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.
6:17 PM - Roansy Contreras (Pit) (shoulder) is expected to return to the Triple-A Indianapolis rotation this week, Jason Mackey of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.
11:07 AM - Roansy Contreras (Pit) was scratched from his start with Triple-A Indianapolis due to stiffness, MLB.com reports.
5:51 PM - Roansy Contreras (Pit) Pirates transferred Contreras from Single-A Bradenton to Triple-A Indianapolis on Tuesday, Justice delos Santos of MLB.com reports.
7:11 PM - Roansy Contreras (Pit) option was transferred to the Florida Complex League on Thursday, Jason Mackey of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.
9:43 AM - Roansy Contreras (Pit) (3-7) allowed four earned runs on three hits and two walks while striking out two across one inning to take the loss Wednesday against the Dodgers.
10:31 AM - Roansy Contreras (Pit) (3-6) took the loss in Wednesday's 10-6 loss to the Cubs. He allowed five runs on three hits and two walks with a strikeout over 1.1 innings.
1:07 PM - Roansy Contreras (Pit) general manager Ben Cherington said Sunday that Contreras is being moved to the bullpen, Kevin Gorman of TribLive.com reports. "[Contreras has] just gotten himself in a situation where he's not in his best form," Cherington said.
3:50 PM - Roansy Contreras (Pit) (3-5) took the loss Wednesday, allowing seven runs on six hits and two walks over one-third of an inning against the Athletics. He struck out one.
9:07 AM - Roansy Contreras (Pit) didn't factor into the decision in Friday's 7-5 win over the Cardinals, coughing up five runs on seven hits over four innings. He struck out six without walking a batter.
1:35 PM - Roansy Contreras (Pit) will start for the Pirates on Friday against the Cardinals, Kevin Gorman of TribLive.com reports.
6:02 PM - Roansy Contreras (Pit) is expected to move into a bullpen role for the near future, Jason Mackey of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.
10:03 AM - Roansy Contreras (Pit) (3-1) allowed two hits and two walks while striking out five across six innings to earn the win Wednesday against the Dodgers.
5:22 PM - Roansy Contreras (Pit) didn't factor into the decision Saturday against the Cardinals after allowing two runs on six hits over six innings. He walked three and struck out six.
9:23 AM - Roansy Contreras (Pit) (1-0) picked up the win Tuesday, allowing one run on three hits and a walk over 5.2 innings in a 4-1 victory over the Red Sox. He struck out two.
6:04 PM - Roansy Contreras (Pit) was optioned to Triple-A Indianapolis on Tuesday.
6:44 PM - Roansy Contreras (Pit) did not factor into the decision Sunday, allowing four runs on three hits and two walks over three innings against the Cardinals. He did not record a strikeout.
10:36 PM - Roansy Contreras (Pit) (5-5) took the loss Wednesday, allowing six runs on six hits and two walks over 4.2 innings against the Yankees. He struck out 10.
3:00 AM - Roansy Contreras (Pit) allowed one earned run on three hits and no walks while striking out three across four innings Wednesday against the Reds. He did not factor into the decision.
3:00 AM - Roansy Contreras (Pit) allowed one earned run on three hits and no walks while striking out three across four innings Wednesday against the Reds. He did not factor into the decision.
10:29 PM - Roansy Contreras (Pit) (5-4) allowed one run on four hits and two walks over 5.1 innings Friday, striking out one and earning a win over the Cardinals.
10:29 PM - Roansy Contreras (Pit) (5-4) allowed one run on four hits and two walks over 5.1 innings Friday, striking out one and earning a win over the Cardinals.
8:56 AM - Roansy Contreras (Pit) did not factor into the decision against Toronto on Saturday, allowing one run on four hits while striking out five and walking two over six innings.
5:42 PM - Roansy Contreras (Pit) (4-4) earned the win Sunday, allowing no runs on three hits and two walks with seven strikeouts over five innings against the Phillies.
11:50 PM - Roansy Contreras (Pit) (3-4) took the loss Monday, allowing two runs on four hits and three walks over seven innings against the Braves. He struck out five.
9:03 AM - Roansy Contreras (Pit) (3-3) took the loss Wednesday, allowing four runs on six hits and four walks over six innings against the Red Sox. He struck out three.
4:29 PM - Roansy Contreras (Pit) Pirates recalled Contreras from Triple-A Indianapolis ahead of his scheduled start Wednesday against the Red Sox in Pittsburgh, Alex Stumpf of DKPittsburghSports.com reports.
4:29 PM - Roansy Contreras (Pit) is scheduled to start Wednesday's game against the Red Sox, Justice delos Santos of MLB.com reports.
1:46 PM - Roansy Contreras (Pit) Pirates are expected to call up Contreras from Triple-A Indianapolis within the next few days, Jason Mackey of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.
8:49 PM - Roansy Contreras (Pit) gave up one run on three hits and zero walks while striking out nine in four innings Friday for Triple-A Indianapolis.
8:49 PM - Roansy Contreras (Pit) gave up one run on three hits and zero walks while striking out nine in four innings Friday for Triple-A Indianapolis.
6:41 PM - Roansy Contreras (Pit) was optioned to Triple-A Indianapolis following the first game of Thursday's doubleheader against the Reds.
6:57 PM - Roansy Contreras (Pit) allowed one run on four hits and five walks while striking out four in five innings. He did not factor into the decision in a 4-2 loss Sunday in Tampa Bay.
8:54 AM - Roansy Contreras (Pit) (2-1) picked up the win in Tuesday's 7-1 victory over the Cubs, giving up one run on four hits and two walks over five innings. He struck out three.
11:18 PM - Roansy Contreras (Pit) (1-1) yielded four runs (three earned) on eight hits and a walk over 4.2 innings Friday, striking out seven and taking a loss against Atlanta.
10:07 PM - Roansy Contreras (Pit) allowed an unearned run on four hits and two walks while striking out eight in 5.2 innings during Saturday's win over the Diamondbacks. He didn't factor in the decision.
8:39 PM - Roansy Contreras (Pit) registered a no-decision during Sunday's 4-2 loss to San Diego allowing two runs on five hits and one walk with three strikeouts in five innings.
12:06 PM - Roansy Contreras (Pit) will start Tuesday at home against the Rockies, Alex Stumpf of DKPittsburghSports.com reports.
8:14 PM - Roansy Contreras (Pit) was recalled from Triple-A Indianapolis on Sunday, Jason Mackey of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.
4:24 PM - Roansy Contreras (Pit) was optioned to Triple-A Indianapolis on Thursday, Jason Mackey of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.
10:41 AM - Roansy Contreras (Pit) worked three innings out of the bullpen in Tuesday's 5-2 loss to the Brewers, giving up a solo home run and no other baserunners while striking out five.
11:37 AM - Roansy Contreras (Pit) (1-0) allowed one hit and one walk while striking out five across three scoreless innings to earn the win Thursday against the Nationals.
12:50 PM - Roansy Contreras (Pit) Contreras will be used out of the bullpen initially, the team will keep him on close to a starter's schedule and try to use him for multiple innings as he gets stretched out, Justice delos Santos of MLB.com reports.
10:14 AM - Roansy Contreras (Pit) is expected to pitch out of the bullpen after being recalled by the Pirates on Friday, Jason Mackey of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.
5:33 PM - Roansy Contreras (Pit) was recalled by the Pirates on Friday, Jason Mackey of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.
5:57 PM - Roansy Contreras (Pit) was optioned to Triple-A Indianapolis on Saturday, Mike Persak of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.
5:57 PM - Roansy Contreras (Pit) was optioned to Triple-A Indianapolis on Thursday, Alex Stumpf of DKPittsburghSports.com reports.
5:40 PM - Roansy Contreras (Pit) Pirates recalled Contreras from Triple-A Indianapolis ahead of his scheduled start Wednesday against the Cubs.
6:25 PM - Roansy Contreras (Pit) will start Wednesday against the Cubs, Jason Mackey of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.
3:00 PM - Roansy Contreras (Pit) Pirates may recall Contreras to start Wednesday's game against the Cubs, according to Hector Gomez.
8:01 PM - Roansy Contreras (Pit) will be promoted to Triple-A Indianapolis to close out the season, Alex Stumpf of DKPittsburghSports.com reports.
11:47 AM - Roansy Contreras (Pit) (forearm) allowed one run in two innings while pitching for Double-A Altoona on Wednesday. He gave up one hit, no walks and struck out three.
7:57 PM - Roansy Contreras (Pit) general manager Ben Cherington said Sunday that Contreras (forearm) recently faced hitters in a live batting practice session, Jake Crouse of MLB.com reports.
5:43 PM - Roansy Contreras (Pit) (forearm) has resumed rehabbing at Double-A Altoona, Kevin Gorman of TribLive.com reports.
1:02 PM - Roansy Contreras (Pit) has been diagnosed with a forearm muscle strain, Kevin Gorman of TribLive.com reports.
6:25 PM - Roansy Contreras (Pit) (forearm) was placed on the 7-day minor-league injured list Tuesday, Mike Persak of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.
3:26 PM - Roansy Contreras (Pit) is being examined in Pittsburgh for forearm soreness, Kevin Gorman of TribLive.com reports.
10:53 AM - Roansy Contreras (Pit) limited the Seawolves to one run in seven innings Tuesday. He allowed two hits and one walk while striking out 10.
10:42 AM - Roansy Contreras (Pit) earned a save Tuesday, pitching a scoreless inning in a 1-0 win against the Twins. He allowed no hits and one walk while striking out three, the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review reports.
1:03 PM - Roansy Contreras (Pit) Canaan Smith, Miguel Yajure and Maikol Escotto were traded from the Yankees to the Pirates in exchange for Jameson Taillon (elbow) on Sunday, Jeff Passan of ESPN.com reports.
6:48 PM - Roansy Contreras (NYY) was added to the Yankees' 40-man roster Friday.
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