News: The Yankees signed RP Cory Wade to a non-guaranteed one-year deal on Wednesday, according to FOXSports.com. The deal could pay Wade close to $500,000. He appeared in 40 games with the Yankees last season, posting a 2.04 ERA.
Analysis: Wade was surprisingly effective last season, and he could stick with the Yankees for another season. However, as a middle reliever who allows a lot of contact, he has little value for Fantasy owners. Wade can be ignored in all but the deepest of leagues that use middle men.
News: Yankees RP Corey Wade has turned into a nice addition in New York's bullpen. Wade began the season in the Rays organization, but opted out of his contract in hopes of getting a big-league deal. "Luckily, I got the opportunity with Tampa to show teams that I was healthy, which is good," Wade told MLB.com. "It didn't work out there, but I was able to come here and help the team." Wade gave up two hits in his two innings of work on Saturday versus the Mets. The Yankees would win the game, 5-2.
Analysis: Wade posted a 2.27 ERA for the Dodger in 2008, but struggled in 2009 and then underwent shoulder surgery in March 2010. "I'm going out and just trying to do whatever I can, whatever situation they put me in. If I have to mop up, pitch late in the game -- if I have to go get water. My job is to get the ball to [David Robertson and Mariano Rivera] and shorten the game as much as I can." Since joining the Yankees he's thrown 10 scoreless innings of work. So far Wade has given the Yankees exactly what they've needed -- a healthy and reliable arm in the bullpen not named Mariano Rivera. While his value isn't very high, Wade is worth monitoring in deeper AL-only leagues that value true middle men.
News: RP Cory Wade, who originally agreed to a minor-league deal with the Yankees on Monday, got a major-league deal Wednesday and was placed on the active roster. Wade, who began this season in the Rays organization, has a 1.17 ERA in 22 appearances at Triple-A.
Analysis: Wade was an effective middle reliever for the Dodgers in 2008, compiling a 2.27 ERA in 55 appearances, but he struggled in 2009 and ended up needing shoulder surgery. If his minor-league numbers are any indication, though, he could be a useful arm out of the Yankees bullpen. He won't have a big role right away, so he's not worth owning in Fantasy, but his arm makes him worth watching in deeper AL-only leagues.
News: The Yankees have signed Greg Reynolds and Cory Wade to minor league deals, reports CBSSports.com. Both will report to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre.
Analysis: Wade will likely work out of the bullpen while with the Yankees and can continue to be ignored in all formats moving forward.
News: Tampa Bay RP Cory Wade, who was pitching at Triple-A Durham, was released on Sunday.
Analysis: Wade couldn't make an impression in the minors and the Rays let him go. He obviously has little Fantasy value of which to speak.
News: Tampa Bay continued to trim its roster in preparation for the regular season by reassigning relief pitchers Cory Wade and Rob Delaney to its minor-league camp on Friday.
Analysis: Wade, 27, made seven appearances this spring and posted a 5.56 earned-run average after allowing runs in his last five outings. He made a spot start against Florida on March 16 and fanned four batters -- his highest total of the spring. He could return to the majors during the season, but for now should not be considered an option in any Fantasy format.
News: Tampa Bay RP Cory Wade tossed 2 2/3 effective innings and surrendered one run on two hits during the Rays' 6-3 Grapefruit League victory over Florida on Wednesday. Wade replaced Wade Davis, who was scratched because of flu-like symptoms, and made his fifth appearance of the spring, but first start. Wade struck out four, including three batters in the first inning, and walked none to improve his ERA this spring to 3.38.
Analysis: Wade signed a minor-league deal with Tampa Bay during the offseason and will not factor into the rotation this year. The 27-year-old is a quality reliever and has racked up eight strikeouts to no walks in Grapefruit League play. He has surrendered a run in three consecutive outings after two scoreless games in his previous two contests. With no shot at the starting rotation, he should not be considered a Fantasy option except in AL-only formats that utilize middle relievers.
News: The Rays signed RP Cory Wade to a minor league deal, as reported by the St. Petersburg Times. Wade had shoulder surgery prior to the 2010 season and returned to pitch for the Dodgers' Triple-A affiliate in Albuquerque. He last pitched in the majors in 2009, posting a 5.53 ERA in 27 2/3 innings.
Analysis: Wade won't help much with strikeouts, especially for a reliever, but when healthy, he is a very effective finesse pitcher. He could have some value in deeper AL-only leagues that use middle relievers.
News: The Dodgers have outrighted Cory Wade (shoulder) off the 60-day DL on Thursday. He will report to the minor leagues.
Analysis: Wade is nothing more than a low-end middle reliever for the deepest of NL-only leagues that use true middle men, if he is recalled this season. Ignore him.
News: Dodgers RP Cory Wade, on the 60-day disabled list following shoulder surgery, began a minor-league rehab assignment with Class A Inland Empire on Saturday. He pitched one inning, allowing one earned run on three hits, striking out a batter.
Analysis: Even when healthy, as a long reliever, Wade's Fantasy value lies in the deepest of NL-only leagues that use true middle men.
News: From The Sports Xchange notes: RHP Cory Wade (right shoulder surgery in March 2010) went on the 15-day DL retroactive to March 26, and he was transferred to the 60-day DL on May 4. He began a rehab assignment in the rookie-level Arizona League on June 21.
Analysis: Wade is nothing more than a low-end middle reliever for the deepest of NL-only leagues that use true middle men, once healthy.
News: Dodgers RP Cory Wade, on the 60-day disabled list after undergoing shoulder surgery, is throwing bullpen sessions, according to MLB.com. While he's only tossed from a mound a few times, team trainer Stan Conte is pleased with his progress. "Off flat ground, he's done really well and enough time has gone by from the surgery," Conte said.
Analysis: Wade went 2-3 with a 5.53 ERA for the Dodgers last season. As a middle reliever, when healthy his Fantasy value will lie in deeper NL-only formats that use true middle men.
News: The Los Angeles Dodgers have moved RP Cory Wade to the 60-day disabled list, according to ESPN. Wade, who had an arthroscopic procedure on his shoulder in March to clean up bursa, cartilage and tendon fraying, had been placed on the 15-day DL in early April.
Analysis: Wade is nothing more than a low-end middle reliever for the deepest of NL-only leagues that use true middle men, when healthy. He is not likely to be back until midsummer after shoulder surgery this spring.
News: The Dodgers called up Russ Ortiz from Triple-A Albuquerque Isotopes on Monday and assigned reliever Cory Wade (shoulder) to the 15-day DL.
Analysis: Wade is nothing more than a low-end middle reliever for the deepest of NL-only leagues that use true middle men, when healthy. He is not likely to be back until midsummer after shoulder surgery this spring.
News: Dodgers RP Cory Wade is on the opening day roster, at least for now, reports the Los Angeles Time on Sunday via Twitter. Wade, however, had shoulder surgery last month and is not likely to pitch for the Dodgers until June. The Dodgers are expected to make a roster move prior to Monday's season opener. It is expected Wade will go to the DL and L.A. will add Russ Ortiz to the roster.
Analysis: Wade is nothing more than a low-end middle reliever when healthy. You can ignore him in Fantasy play. The same goes for Ortiz. Ortiz is not long for the roster, anyway.
News: On Wednesday, Dodgers reliever Cory Wade underwent a 55-minute arthroscopic procedure on his shoulder to clean up bursa, cartilage and tendon fraying. He is expected to miss three months.
Analysis: Wade is nothing more than a low-end middle reliever when healthy. This injury makes him undraftable in all formats.
News: Dodgers reliever Cory Wade will undergo exploratory shoulder surgery Wednesday, which will knock him out at least three months.
Analysis: Wade was nothing more than a low-end middle reliever for the deepest of NL-only leagues that use true middle men, when healthy. Ignore him on Draft Day now.
News: Dodgers RHP Cory Wade, trying to make the team as a reliever, will be out for about two weeks after receiving a cortisone shot in his shoulder a few days ago, manager Joe Torre said Monday.
Analysis: Wade's shoulder woes last season resulted in a disappointing follow-up to an impressive rookie year. If and when Wade become healthy, he could find a prominent role in the Dodger's bullpen in 2010 because fellow reliever Ronald Belisario is having visa troubles. However, his value is that of a middle reliever for the deepest of NL-only leagues that use true middle men.
News: Dodgers RP Cory Wade says he's healthy and ready to bounce back in 2010, according to MLB.com. After shoulder problems limited him to 27 appearances with the Dodgers last season, Wade feels good and is intent on winning the setup job this year. "This is the best I've felt since '08," he said. "I felt all right last year, but nowhere near what I needed to be. My shoulder is healthy; my back is strong. I look forward to this year, and I'm ready to show I'm capable of pitching." Wade worked hard during the offseason in an effort to prevent himself from breaking down like he did during his sophomore campaign. "I'm in better shape than the last two years," he explained. "I took a different approach in my workouts and really focused on my core. The back muscles support the shoulder muscles. I have to keep my back where it needs to be to keep my shoulder strong."
Analysis: Wade's shoulder woes last season resulted in a disappointing follow-up to an impressive rookie year. Good health and fellow reliever Ronald Belisario's visa troubles could result in Wade playing a prominent role out of the Dodger's bullpen in 2010. However, his value is that of a middle reliever for the deepest of NL-only leagues that use true middle men.
News: RP Cory Wade (strained shoulder) was activated from the Dodgers' 15-day disabled list Sunday and optioned to Triple-A Albuquerque.
Analysis: We are not surprised by Wade's demotion as he had a 5.53 ERA before going on the DL. It has been a far cry from his solid rookie season in 2008 (2.27 ERA in 71 1/3 innings). Wade could return to the Dodgers wants he irons out his issues, but he remains nothing more than a Fantasy middle reliever when active.
News: The Dodgers placed RP Cory Wade on the disabled list Friday with a strained shoulder. He spent time on the DL earlier this season with bursitis in the shoulder.
Analysis: Wade has a 5.53 ERA this season and isn't nearly as effective as he was last season, which might have something to do with the injured shoulder. Don't bother with him in any Fantasy format.
News: The Los Angeles Dodgers have recalled right-hander Cory Wade from the minors to replace injured reliever Ronald Belisario.
Analysis: Wade was called up from Triple-A Albuquerque, where he pitched in two games after being sent down June 26. He went 2-3 with a 5.88 ERA in 25 games for the Dodgers earlier this season. He's worth a flier in NL-only Rotisserie leagues.
News: Dodgers RP Ronald Belisario, sent back to Los Angeles on Tuesday to have an MRI on his elbow, will go on the 15-day disabled list Wednesday, according to the Los Angeles Times. They will recall Cory Wade from Triple-A Albuquerque to take his spot.
Analysis: Wade was great in middle relief last year, posting a 2.28 ERA, but he struggled before going down to the minors this year. He's worth a flier in NL-only Rotisserie leagues.
News: After Friday's game, the Dodgers optioned RHP Cory Wade to Triple-A Albuquerque so that LHP Eric Milton could be activated on Saturday to start against Seattle's Felix Hernandez.
Analysis: Wade had been struggling lately, allowing four earned runs in his previous outing. He could return to the major leagues shortly, but is someone to avoid in Fantasy for now.
News:The Sports Xchange reports that Dodgers RP Cory Wade pitched two perfect innings Wednesday and has now pitched four perfect innings in his past two outings. He has not given up a run in five of his past six appearances. During that stretch, he has allowed one run in 8 2/3 innings.
Analysis: Wade is the setup man for the Dodgers and is a pretty good one. He's worth owning in deeper NL-only Rotisserie leagues.
News: Dodgers RP Cory Wade, who just came off the disabled list after missing time with bursitis in his right shoulder, returned to the mound Thursday against the Padres. He pitched a perfect eighth inning setting up a save for closer Jonathan Broxton.
Analysis: Wade is the setup man for the Dodgers and a pretty good one considering he had a 2.27 ERA last season. The fact he's likely next in line for saves makes him worth owning in deeper NL-only Rotisserie leagues.
News: The Dodgers purchased the contract of right-hander Jeff Weaver from Triple-A Albuquerque on Thursday, optioned infielder Blake DeWitt to their Pacific Coast League club and activated RP Cory Wade from the 15-day disabled list. Wade was expected to be activated on Thursday.
Analysis: Wade had a 2.27 ERA last season and will return to being Jonathan Broxton's setup man. He'd be first in line to get saves if Broxton went down with injury, so he does have some value in NL-only leagues.
News: Dodgers RHP Cory Wade (shoulder) pitched one inning for Class A Inland Empire on Tuesday and is expected to join the team for Thursday's game against San Diego. According to MLB.com, manager Joe Torre would like to use Wade as his eighth-inning man.
Analysis: As a setup man, Wade would be the first choice for saves if something happened to closer Jonathan Broxton. He had a 2.27 ERA last year, so he deserves a look in deeper NL-only leagues.
News: RHP Cory Wade (shoulder) and RHP Jason Schmidt will pitch in the same game Tuesday in Class A San Bernadino as they continue to rehab their injuries.
Analysis: Wade is merely a low-end middle reliever and Schmidt is trying to resurrect his career with the Dodgers. Neither are worth owning at the moment.
News: Dodgers RHP Cory Wade, who is on the 15-day disabled list with bursitis in his right shoulder, threw 20 pitches on Thursday. Dodgers manager Joe Torre said he was a "little rusty" but felt good. "We'll try to extend it Sunday and make more decisions from there."
Analysis: Wade is merely a low-end middle reliever when healthy and should not be active in anything but the deepest of NL-only leagues.
News: From the The Sports Xchange: RHP Cory Wade, who was placed on the 15-day disabled list Saturday because of bursitis in his shoulder, felt much better Sunday. As a result, an MRI exam planned for Monday was scrapped, and Wade instead will head directly for extended spring training in Glendale, Ariz. He is expected to pitch in at least a couple of games there before possibly coming off the DL as soon as he becomes eligible April 27.
Analysis: Wade is nothing more than a low-end middle reliever for the deepest of NL-only leagues that use true middle men, once healthy.
News: Dodgers RP Cory Wade, who went on the disabled list Saturday, was scheduled to undergo an MRI exam on Monday to take a closer look at bursitis in his shoulder, but the Dodgers scrapped that idea after he received a cortisone shot and reported improvement.
Analysis: Wade had a 2.27 ERA in 71 1/3 innings of middle relief last year, so he has the potential to help in deeper NL-only Rotisserie leagues. Until he comes off the DL, though, he's not worth owning in any Fantasy formats.
News: The Dodgers placed RHP Cory Wade on the 15-day disabled list on Saturday, retroactive to April 12, because of bursitis in his shoulder. He is scheduled for an MRI on Monday. LHP Scott Elbert was recalled from Double-A Chattanooga.
Analysis: Wade had made four appearances this season but hadn't pitched since April 11. He was on the DL last season as well due to overuse, and his injury woes continue early on this season. He is a middle reliever only worth using in the deepest of NL-only leagues when healthy.
News: Dodgers RP Cory Wade, who appeared in 55 games last season, has already seen action in four of Los Angeles' eight games so far in 2009.
Analysis: Wade appears to be a bullpen fixture for the Dodgers in 2009, which would be his first full season after he split time in 2008 between Class A, Double-A and the majors. He landed up on the DL last season because of overuse, however, so keep an eye on his innings if you own him in deeper NL-only leagues.
News: Dodgers RP Cory Wade made his Cactus League debut on the same day as Manny Ramirez Friday. Bothered by shoulder problems early in camp, Wade tossed a 1-2-3 eighth inning.
Analysis: When healthy, Wade is a decent young reliever, but he is nothing more than a middle man for the deepest of NL-only leagues. He should go widely undrafted in Fantasy.
News: Dodgers RP Cory Wade, out all spring after having a cortisone shot in his shoulder late in February, will make their Cactus League debuts this weekend.
Analysis: When healthy, Wade is a decent young reliever, but he is nothing more than a middle man for the deepest of NL-only leagues. He should go widely undrafted in Fantasy.
News: The L.A. Daily News reports the Dodgers have shut down RP Cory Wade for the time being after he needed a cortisone shot in his shoulder. The same injury landed Wade on the DL in August.
Analysis: When healthy, Wade is a decent young reliever, but he is nothing more than a middle man for the deepest of NL-only leagues. Keep an eye on his progress over the next couple of weeks.
News: RHP Cory Wade threw two scoreless innings, allowing one hit, to lower his ERA to 2.22. Since coming off the 15-day disabled list on Aug. 28, Wade has a 1.10 ERA, allowing two earned runs in 16 1/3 innings over 12 appearances. He leads all Dodgers relievers with a 1.77 ERA at home this season.
Analysis: Wade is a decent young reliever, but he is nothing more than a middle man for the deepest of NL-only leagues that use them at this point.
News: The Los Angeles Dodgers reinstated right-handed relief pitcher Cory Wade from the 15-day disabled list and designated reliever Tanyon Sturtze for assignment Thursday.
Analysis: Wade had been on the disabled list since Aug. 9 with inflammation in his right shoulder. He is 2-1 with a 2.56 ERA in 52 2/3 innings. Wade is nothing more than a low-end middle reliever for the deepest of NL-only leagues that use true middle men, when healthy.
News: The Dodgers plan to activate RHP Cory Wade from the disabled list on Wednesday. He has been sidelined with inflammation in his throwing shoulder.
Analysis: Wade is nothing more than a low-end middle reliever for the deepest of NL-only leagues that use true middle men, when healthy.
News:Cory Wade (shoulder) tossed a scoreless inning at the start of his Class A rehab assignment Monday.
Analysis: Wade is nothing more than a low-end middle reliever for the deepest of NL-only leagues that use true middle men, when healthy. Ignore him while he is on the DL.
News: The Dodgers also placed right-hander Cory Wade on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to last Saturday, because of inflammation in his right shoulder. Brad Penny was placed on the DL as well. To fill the open spots on their 25-man roster, the Dodgers recalled left-hander Eric Stults from Triple-A Las Vegas and purchased the contract of right-hander Tanyon Sturtze from Las Vegas.
Analysis: Wade is 2-1 with a 2.56 ERA in 40 relief appearances. Wade had little to no Fantasy value as a middle reliever, even when healthy. The 28-year-old Stults was recalled for his second tour with the Dodgers this year. He had a 2-2 record with a 3.18 ERA in six starts earlier, including a four-hit shutout against the Chicago White Sox on June 25. He went 2-0 with a 4.70 ERA in four starts with Las Vegas after being optioned on July 22, and is 7-6 with a 3.83 ERA in 18 starts with the 51s overall. Stults could see a spot start and that might make him viable in NL-only leagues. The 37-year-old Sturtze went 1-1 with five saves and a 4.13 ERA in 21 games with Las Vegas after beginning the year with Double-A Jacksonville, where he was 1-1 with a 4.70 ERA in 18 appearances. Sturtze has a 40-44 record with three saves and a 5.21 ERA in 269 big league games, 84 of them starts. He last pitched in the majors in 2006, making 16 appearances for the New York Yankees, managed by Torre. He'll be just a middle-relief option.
News:The Sports Xchange notes that Cory Wade held the Cardinals scoreless on three hits in the ninth and 10th innings Tuesday. He has now pitched nine consecutive shutout innings over his past six outings.
Analysis: Wade issued one intentional walk, but he now has a strikeout-to-walk ratio of better than 4:1 (37:9) if you remove his three intentional walks from the equation. Unfortunately, he is still nothing more than a low-end middle reliever for the deepest of NL-only leagues that use true middle men. His Fantasy value is limited by his role.
News:The Sports Xchange reports that Cory Wade faced the minimum over two hitless innings Friday against Florida, erasing a leadoff walk in the seventh by getting Jorge Cantu to ground into a double play. He has now walked eight batters in 37 2/3 innings this season, an average of 1.91 per nine innings.
Analysis: But Wade has now walked three in his past 4 2/3 innings (three appearances) after walking only two in his previous 23 1/3 (19 appearances). Despite his hot start, Wade is nothing more than a low-end middle reliever for the deepest of NL-only leagues that use true middle men. His Fantasy value is limited by his role.
News: According to The Sports Xchange notes: RHP Cory Wade pitched a one-hit ninth, facing the minimum and getting Juan Rivera to ground into an inning-ending double play. Wade, a rookie, has walked just five batters in 30 innings this season, an average of 1.5 per nine innings. He has struck out 19 batters.
Analysis: Despite his hot start, Wade is nothing more than a low-end middle reliever for the deepest of NL-only leagues that use true middle men. His Fantasy value is limited by his role.
News:The Sports Xchange reports that Dodgers RP Cory Wade, a rookie, continued to shine in what essentially is a mopup role. He retired the Mets in order in the eighth inning, striking out two, and reduced his team-leading ERA to 1.23. He has allowed just one earned run over his past 12 2/3 innings, spanning his past 11 appearances.
Analysis: Wade is nothing more than a middle reliever for the deepest of leagues that use true middle men at this point. He won't be a candidate to start or close this season.
News: According to The Sports Xchange notes: RHP Cory Wade, a rookie, pitched around two Cubs hits to post a scoreless eighth inning. Wade, who trimmed his ERA to 1.42, has now allowed just one earned run over his past 10 2/3 innings, spanning nine appearances. He ended the inning by getting Alfonso Soriano to ground into a double play.
Analysis: Wade is nothing more than a middle reliever for the deepest of leagues that use true middle men at this point. He won't be a candidate to start or close this season.
News: The Dodgers optioned rookie 3B Blake DeWitt to Triple-A Las Vegas Thursday and promoted RP Cory Wade because the Dodgers needed a 12th pitcher to replenish a battered bullpen. Wade, who will turn 25 next month, made his big league debut with a hitless ninth after four-plus seasons in the minors. Wade had a strikeout of Chris B. Young.
Analysis: Wade had his ups-and-downs in the minors and will likely be sent back to Las Vegas as soon as a roster spot is needed. He is not a big-time prospect and can be ignored in Fantasy leagues.
News: Pitcher Cory Wade did not make the Dodgers' 25-man roster Sunday.
Analysis: Wade is a Double-A reliever with very good numbers, but he is nothing more than a low-end middle reliever for the deepest of NL-only leagues that use true middle men if he gets time on the roster.
News: The Dodgers purchased the contracts of RHP Mario Alvarez, C Lucas May, RHP James McDonald, RHP Justin Orenduff and outfield Xavier Paul from Triple-A Las Vegas and RHP Ramon Troncoso and RHP Cory Wade from Double-A Jacksonville. Also, they sent LHP Michael Megrew outright to Triple-A Las Vegas.
Analysis: Wade is a Double-A reliever with very good numbers, but he is nothing more than a low-end middle reliever for the deepest of NL-only leagues that use true middle men if he gets time on the roster.
