(4/23/2009) In a Triple-A move, the Brewers sold OF Jason Tyner's contract to Detroit on Thursday.
Tigers get Tyner in minor deal
(4/23/2009) The Detroit Tigers acquired minor league outfielder Jason Tyner from the Milwaukee Brewers for future considerations Wednesday.
Brewers give Tyner minor deal
(4/3/2009) The Brewers signed outfielder Jason Tyner to a minor league contract Thursday.
White Sox give OF Tyner minor deal
(7/29/2008) The White Sox signed outfielder Jason Tyner to a minor league contract Monday.
Tyner outrighted back to minors
(5/21/2008) The Indians outrighted outfielder Jason Tyner to the minor leagues. He had been designated for assignment but cleared waivers.
Tyner designated for assignment
(5/16/2008) Left-hander Jeremy Sowers was recalled by the Cleveland Indians to start Friday night's game in Cincinnati against the Reds. To make room for Sowers, the club designated outfielder Jason Tyner for assignment.
Indians add Tyner for OF depth
(5/11/2008) The Indians added veteran outfielder Jason Tyner to their roster Sunday and optioned right-handed pitcher Tom Mastny to Triple-A Buffalo. In parts of seven seasons in the major leagues, Tyner has a .275 average with one homer, 94 RBI and 61 stolen bases. A first-round draft choice of the Mets in 1994, the 31-year-old left-handed hitter made his big-league debut with them in 2000, but after only 13 games was traded to Tampa Bay. He played the past three seasons with the Twins.
Tyner returned to minors camp
(3/27/2008) Cleveland optioned OF Ben Francisco to Triple-A Buffalo Thursday, and after the game against the Rays, they reassigned OF Jason Tyner to the minors. Tyner was hitless in two at-bats, but drove in a run and walked once. He finished spring with a .244 average.
Tyner called to big league camp
(3/4/2008) MLB.com reports that the Indians promoted OF Jason Tyner from their minor league camp Monday and he became the 21st invitee to the major league camp. "We've called him up from minor league camp so much, we might as well give him a locker," Indians manager Eric Wedge joked. "He's a big leaguer. We look at him as a legitimate guy for us. In regard to how this spring plays out and early in the season, he's definitely an option for us."
Indians add Tyner to outfield mix
(2/21/2008) Outfielder Jason Tyner has signed a minor league contract with Cleveland and will report to the Indians' spring training facility in a few days. Tyner's homer was his first in 1,356 major league at-bats, and it came in Cleveland against Indians right-hander Jake Westbrook. He also has played for New York Mets and Tampa Bay.
Twins non-tender reserve OF Tyner
(12/12/2007) The Twins declined Wednesday to tender a contract to outfielder Jason Tyner, who hit .286 in 304 at-bats in 2007. He becomes a free agent after making $400,000 last year. Tyner was eligible for arbitration, and based on service time he could command a raise. Though the Twins are still sorely lacking a center fielder in light of Torii Hunter's departure through free agency, Tyner was not viewed as a fallback option there. He's a dependable contact hitter with good speed and a .275 lifetime average in 1,356 at-bats with the New York Mets, Rays and Twins, but his arm isn't strong. More glaringly, he didn't hit his first major league home run until last season -- more than 1,000 at-bats into his career. "Tyner did a decent job over the past three years filling in while others were hurt, mostly in left field. "Jason Tyner is a first-class person, and he's been a solid player in this organization," Smith said. "We just weren't going to have the at-bats for him."
Tyner plates three on Saturday
(9/8/2007) Twins OF Jason Tyner had two singles and three RBI during Saturday's game against the White Sox. He is 7-for-16 (.438) in his last four games.
Tyner has four-hit game
(8/29/2007) Jason Tyner collected four singles in five at-bats with two runs scored in Tuesday's game at Cleveland. He also swiped his eighth base of the field and made a nice grab at the wall to rob 1B/C Victor Martinez of extra bases.
Tyner to see more at bats?
(8/12/2007) Minnesota's Jason Kubel strained his right oblique Saturday at the Angels while striking out in the second inning and was replaced as DH by Mike Redmond. "I don't have an answer how long it's going to be, but it's not a short-term thing," Gardenhire said.
Tyner bats leadoff on Monday
(7/31/2007) Jason Tyner replaced the traded Luis Castillo in the Twins' leadoff spot on Monday against the Royals and narrowly missed his second career home run in the fifth inning. Tyner hit his first career homer in 1,220 at-bats Saturday against Cleveland.
Tyner no longer without homer
(7/29/2007) Jason Tyner hit his first career homer in 1,220 at-bats to put the Twins ahead 1-0 in a two-run third against Indians starter Jake Westbrook on Saturday. Tyner's homerless streak was the longest by an active player. "We waited for that a long time," said Santana, who had told Tyner earlier this year that he would hit a homer in an interleague game before the light-hitting outfielder did. "It was exciting," said Tyner, adding that he has hit balls harder. "Tonight, it was the right ball in the right park."
Tyner might start series finale
(7/25/2007) Manager Ron Gardenhire said that Rondell White is likely to rest for Wednesday's series finale at Toronto. Darnell McDonald or Jason Tyner will likely get a start in his absence.
Tyner gets at-bats vs. LH SP
(7/18/2007) After two consecutive solid days at the plate (4-for-6), Jason Tyner was in LF against LHP Nate Robertson rather than regular Jason Kubel, also a lefty. Tyner is 4-for-9 (.444) lifetime against Robertson, and manager Ron Gardenhire likes how he has been swinging the bat. "He's seemed to have a couple pretty good ballgames in a row," Gardenhire said. "I like the way he's going about it."
Punto triples in Redmond, Tyner
(7/15/2007) The Twins took a 2-1 lead in the fourth Sunday when Nick Punto's triple past diving first baseman Nick Swisher scored Mike Redmond and Jason Tyner.
Tyner light on power
(6/18/2007) 2B Luis Castillo and OF Jason Tyner have the two longest homerless streaks in the major leagues, according to Elias Sports Bureau.
Tyner hitless Thursday
(6/15/2007) Jason Tyner went 0-for-1 in a pinch-hitting appearance against the Braves on Thursday.
Jason Tyner collects three hits
(5/28/2007) Twins OF Jason Tyner went 3-for-4 Monday afternoon vs. the White Sox, driving in a run and scoring another. He also had a walk in the game and raised his average to .276.
Tyner not getting much action
(5/21/2007) Twins OF Jason Tyner has not started in a game since May 10 vs. the White Sox, logging just four at bats since that day.
Tyner, Punto swap lineup spots
(5/9/2007) Jason Tyner was moved up to the No. 2 spot and Nick Punto slid down to eighth because manager Ron Gardenhire thought Tyner was a better matchup against White Sox starter Javier Vazquez.
Tyner getting playing time
(5/4/2007) Twins OF Jason Tyner replaced Micheal Cuddyer in right field for the second consecutive night Thursday as Cuddyer recovers from a bruised back. Tyner can play all three outfield positions and knows how to get on base, but he is not considered a threat to become an everyday player.
(5/1/2007) The Minnesota Twins are getting two injured players back for Tuesday's series opener at Tampa Bay. Luis Castillo (quadriceps) is back atop manager Ron Gardenhire's lineup and starting at second base, while Jason Tyner (illness) is serving as the designated hitter and batting eighth.
Tyner sits with food poisoning
(4/30/2007) OF Jason Tyner was held out of the lineup on Sunday after coming down with food poisoning.
Tyner replaces Hunter in CF
(4/26/2007) Torii Hunter had to leave Thursday's game against Kansas City after a pitch from Zack Greinke hit him in the face.
Tyner moves to leadoff
(4/25/2007) Manager Ron Gardenhire put DH Jason Tyner in the leadoff spot Tuesday against the Indians and moved rookie 2B Alexi Casilla down to No. 9. "Just wanted to take a little pressure off Casilla, let him see the pitchers and help him out."
Tyner gets more time in center
(4/19/2007) Jason Tyner, who spent the majority of 2005 and '06 with Triple-A Rochester, started again for Torii Hunter (shoulder) on Thursday. Tyner, 4-for-8 through the first two games of the series, moved from left field to replace Hunter in the seventh inning Tuesday.
Tyner gets time in center
(4/19/2007) DH Jason Kubel was in LF on Wednesday to replace Jason Tyner, who moved into CF to replace Torii Hunter. Tyner entered Wednesday with no home runs in 1,077 career at-bats, but he almost had one on a long double Tuesday night. Asked if he thought the long drive was gone, manager Ron Gardenhire said flatly, "No. Tyner hit it." The manager, who attended Texas, and player, who went to the Longhorns' archrival Texas A&M, have a bet if Tyner hits that first home run, Gardenhire has to wear an Aggies shirt. "I know he's still trying to hit that home run," Gardenhire said, chuckling.
Tyner has a three-hit night
(4/18/2007) Joe Mauer had three doubles and three RBIs, Jason Tyner doubled twice and had three hits, and Michael Cuddyer drove in three runs in Tuesday's game at Seattle. Minnesota's eight doubles tied a Twins record set against Boston on July 25, 1996, and the Twins had a season-high 15 hits in all.
Tyner picks up two doubles
(4/14/2007) Twins OF Jason Tyner went 3-for-5 with three runs, two doubles and one RBI during Saturday's 12-5 win over the Devil Rays. He is now hitting .312 (5-for-16).
Kubel getting more time in LF
(4/12/2007) With Rondell White and Jeff Cirillo on the DL, the Twins will "mix and match" with their DHs while Jason Kubel gets most of the playing time in LF. Wednesday's starter was Luis Rodriguez. Jason Tyner and Josh Rabe should also get more at-bats in the coming weeks.
Tyner might see some PT
(4/9/2007) OF Rondell White strained his right calf on Saturday and is expected to miss a few games. White injured himself when he skipped out of the dugout before the game. "I always do that," White said. "I take a little skip and run up the steps. This time, I did a skip and there was a pull in my calf." White said. Jason Tyner and Jason Kubel will fill in for White in left field.
Tyner ribbed for stumble on TV
(4/5/2007) OF Jason Tyner received plenty of grief for stumbling into second base on a steal Tuesday night. "It was even funnier today on ESPN than it was last night," RHP Sidney Ponson teased.
Tyner steals a base Monday
(4/3/2007) Twins LF Jason Tyner went 0-for-1 with a run and a stolen base during Monday's season opening 7-4 win over the Orioles. Tyner entered the game as a pinch-runner for Jeff Cirillo.
Twins decide to keep Tyner
(4/2/2007) Twins OF Jason Tyner batted just .220 this spring, but made the club as a backup outfielder.
Tyner signs one-year deal with Twins
(3/2/2007) According to the Fort Myers News-Press, Twins OF Jason Tyner agreed to a one-year deal for the 2007 season on Friday. He has gone 1-for-3 in one spring training game this year.
Tyner gets rare time as DH
(9/6/2006) OF Jason Tyner was the DH on Tuesday for the first time this season. He entered with no homers in 1,000 career major-league at-bats.
Jason Tyner has three hits
(8/13/2006) Jason Tyner had three hits and two RBI to lead the Twins over the Toronto Blue Jays 5-0 Sunday
Tyner has a four-hit evening
(8/7/2006) Jason Tyner was 4-for-5 with two runs scored in Sunday's series finale at Kansas City to raise his batting average to .326. He was playing center field in place of Torii Hunter (sore left ankle), who was limited to designated hitter.
Tyner leads off, steals homer
(8/2/2006) LF Jason Tyner (1-for-5, .311) stole a homer from Michael Young with a leaping catch over the wall in the sixth Wednesday.
Jason to be a full-'Tyner'?
(7/16/2006) Jason Tyner might see regular playing time with Torii Hunter (foot) and Shannon Stewart (foot) pulling up lame in Saturday's game against the Indians. Stewart was placed on the 15-day disabled list and Hunter might be joining him.
Minnesota promotes OF Jason Tyner
(7/14/2006) MLB.com reports the Minnesota Twins have placed Lew Ford on the 15-day disabled list due to a strained oblique muscle. "I kind of tweaked it on an earlier swing," Ford said of the ailment. "On the last one, it was painful."
Tyner reassigned Friday by Twins
(4/1/2006) The Twins optioned INF Terry Tiffee to Triple-A Rochester and reassigned outfielder Jason Tyner to minor league camp on Saturday.
Twins' Tyner agrees to minor deal
(10/17/2005) The Twins agreed to terms with OF Jason Tyner on a minor-league contract. He hit .321 (18-for-56) in 18 games after being called up to Minnesota on Sept. 2. In 133 games with Triple-A Rochester, he hit .286 with 18 doubles, two triples, one homer, 36 RBI, 81 runs and 18 stolen bases.
Twins outright Tyner to Triple-A
(10/11/2005) The Twins sent DH Matthew LeCroy, OF Jason Tyner and 3B Glenn Williams outright to Triple-A Rochester of the IL.
Tyner extends streak to 11
(9/26/2005) Jason Tyner has an 11-game hitting streak.
Tyner to get a look by Twins
(9/21/2005) Shannon Stewart's left shoulder causes him so much pain the outfielder is unlikely to play again this season. "I'm not ruling it out, but I'd rather be all right for next year," Stewart said. "I'll be ready to get this year over. ... I've been beat up this year. It's been a tough year. I got hit in the elbow, I hurt my wrist. As soon as I started swinging the bat well, I hit the wall. I really never got into a good groove. I've been on the DL with injuries and felt a lot better than I have this year."
(9/3/2005) The Twins purchased the contract of outfielder Jason Tyner from Triple-A Rochester Friday. Tyner, who batted .286 with four home runs in 133 games for Rochester this season, gives Minnesota some extra depth with center fielder Torii Hunter likely done for the regular season with a broken left ankle.
Twins reassign Tyner
(3/26/2005) Minnesota sent Jason Tyner to their minor-league camp Friday.
Tyner released by Rangers
(4/8/2004) The Rangers released Jason Tyner on Wednesday.
Veteran Tyner reassigned
(3/21/2004) Jason Tyner was reassigned to the Rangers' minor-league camp on Sunday.
Rangers add Jason Tyner
(12/23/2003) The Rangers signed Tyner to a minor-league contract and invited him to spring training.
Tyner claimed by Rangers
(12/9/2003) The Texas Rangers claimed Jason Tyner off waivers from the Tampa Bay Devil Rays on Monday. He batted .278 in 46 games for the Devil Rays.
Tyner optioned to Triple-A
(8/25/2003) The Devil Rays optioned Jason Tyner to Triple-A Durham on Monday.
Tyner recalled from Tampa Bay
(8/11/2003) The Devil Rays recalled Jason Tyner from Triple-A Durham on Monday.
Tyner optioned to Triple-A
(7/7/2003) The Devil Rays optioned Jason Tyner to Triple-A Durham on Sunday.
Tyner recalled from Triple-A
(5/10/2003) The Tampa Bay Devil Rays purchased the contract of Jason Tyner from Triple-A Durham on Friday.
Tyner designated for assignment
(4/3/2003) Jason Tyner was designated for assignment on Wednesday.
(5/29/2002) Tyner has been optioned to Triple-A Durham by the Tampa Bay Devil Rays. Jason Conti will see an increase in playing time in Tyner's absence, but neither player has much Fantasy value.
(5/28/2002) Tyner continues to be hindered by a sore knee. The injury has kept him from playing on a consistent basis recently, so consider the speedy outfielder day to day.
(5/15/2002) Tyner (knee) returned to the starting lineup on Tuesday. He went 1-for-4 with an RBI and one stolen base in Tampa Bay's 10-3 loss to the New York Yankees. Tyner is a decent option for Fantasy owners looking to pick up a few steals in AL-only Roto leagues.
(5/13/2002) Tyner missed playing time over the weekend due to a sore left knee. However, he is expected to return to the starting lineup on Tuesday. Manager Hal McRae said that Tyner is an everyday player, which is good news for Fantasy owners looking to pick up a few steals from him in Roto leagues.
(6/13/2001) Tyner started in center field Tuesday in place of the slumping Gerald Williams. The move may be a permanent one, according to the St. Petersburg Times. Tyner is hitting .344 in 15 games. Williams is batting .209.
(5/19/2001) The Tampa Bay Devil Rays recalled Tyner from Triple-A Durham on Friday. The former Mets' prospect was hitting .312 with 12 RBI, and his 11 stolen bases were the second most in the International League. If he gets significant playing time, Tyner could be worth picking up in deeper, AL-only league.
(6/26/2000) Optioned to Triple-A on Sunday. 1B Mark Johnson was recalled to take Tyner's spot. Tyner should be back with the Mets sometime this year, but with Jay Payton, Melvin Mora and Benny Agbayani swinging the bat well there was less of a need for Tyner. Darryl Hamilton is also due to come back in the next two to three weeks. Mora led off and played SS for the Mets on Sunday, while Payton was in CF.
(6/15/2000) Did not start Wednesday's game after being hit by a pitch during Tuesday's game. Tyner is considered day-to-day. There are no reports of any injury yet.
(6/6/2000) Tyner has been recalled from Triple-A Norfolk. The 23-year-old Tyner was leading the International League with 27 steals and ranked second with a .347 batting average this season. He will get a shot to take over as the club's regular leadoff hitter, and probably play in left field.
