Royals Acquire Pitcher Jason Frasor from Texas for Minor League
Published on July 16, 2014 under Pacific Coast League (PCL1)
Omaha Storm Chasers News Release
KANSAS CITY, MO (July 16, 2014) - The Kansas City Royals announced today that they have acquired veteran right-handed pitcher Jason Frasor (pronounced: FRAY-zer) from the Texas Rangers in exchange for minor league right-handed pitcher Spencer Patton . In a corresponding 40-man roster move, the Royals designated infielder/outfielder Jimmy Paredes for assignment. The Royals have also optioned right-handed pitcher Louis Coleman to Triple-A Omaha.
Frasor, 36, is in his 11th Major League season and was in his second year with the Texas Rangers. He is 1-1 with a 3.34 ERA (11 ER in 29.2 IP) with 14 walks and 30 strikeouts in 38 relief appearances. Opponents are hitting just .243 against him this season, including a .233 mark vs. left-handed hitters (10-for-43). Frasor has made nine scoreless appearances against A.L. Central teams, spanning 7.0 innings. The veteran righty began his career with Toronto (2004-11, 2012) and also pitched part of one season for the Chicago White Sox (2011). He ranks 11th among active pitchers with 624 career appearances, posting a 31-35 record with a 3.65 ERA all-time.
Patton, 26, Kansas City's 24th-round draft pick in 2011, is 4-3 with a 4.08 ERA and 14 saves with Omaha this season. He was selected to participate in tonight's Triple-A All-Star Game in Durham, N.C.
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