(5/21/2010) RP Josh Towers was released by the Dodgers on Friday. The veteran pitcher had an opt-out clause in his contract, which could be exercised if he wasn't called up to the major leagues. Towers was pitching at Triple-A Albuquerque and was 2-5 with an 8.05 ERA.
Dodgers may pick Ely over Towers now
(4/27/2010) The Dodgers need a spot starter Wednesday and 23-year-old right-hander John Ely, obtained with Jon Link in the Juan Pierre deal, is the leading candidate, according to MLB.com. Josh Towers had been rumored to be the likely fill-in, but that was before the Dodgers moved up Charlie Haeger to start on three-day's rest and Monday's game was rained out, forcing a Tuesday doubleheader.
No word yet on Towers recall
(4/26/2010) MLB.com reports the Dodgers are considering three candidates to take Vicente Padilla's spot in the rotation on Wednesday against the Mets. The candidates are Double-A right-hander Jesus Castillo, Triple-A right-hander Josh Towers and Triple-A left-hander Scott Elbert.
Towers to replace Padilla?
(4/26/2010) The Los Angeles Times reports that Dodgers RP Josh Towers could be called up to replace Vicente Padilla in the rotation this week.
Dodgers weighing rotation options
(4/26/2010) The Dodgers-Mets game on Monday was cancelled due to rain. The game will be made up as a doubleheader on Tuesday, with the first game starting at 4 p.m. Dodgers SP Hiroki Kuroda and Mets SP Oliver Perez, who were slated to pitch Monday, will pitch on Tuesday. However, the Mets will send Johan Santana to the mound in Game 1 and Perez will pitch the nightcap. The Dodgers will decide between Charlie Haeger, who could pitch on three day's rest, or Josh Towers, who is expected to be recalled from the minors to take the roster spot of Vicente Padilla, to pitch in the game Kurdoa does not.
(3/26/2010) Dodgers SP Josh Towers gave up three runs and five hits in five innings during Thursday's spring start against the Brewers. He struck out four and walked none. The right-hander retired 11 straight batters during one stretch.
Towers shows good command Saturday
(3/20/2010) Dodgers SP Josh Towers allowed two runs on three hits in four innings with a strikeout in Saturday's win over the Rangers. "Towers looked like he had good command," Dodgers manager Joe Torre said. "I talked with him afterward and he said he thought he made some dumb pitches but he felt good doing what he wanted to do."
Towers strong in first spring start
(3/14/2010) Dodgers SP Josh Towers gave up only one run in three innings in an 11-1 win over the Taiwanese All-Stars Sunday. The outing was his second appearance and first start of the exhibition season. Towers, whose start was rained out Saturday, got the nod for Sunday's game, as Hong-Chih Kuo was scratched due to elbow soreness.
(12/17/2009) Infielders Doug Mientkiewicz and Angel M. Berroa and pitcher Josh Towers were among nine players who agreed Wednesday to minor-league contracts with the Dodgers.
Three signed to minor deals
(12/14/2009) Among lower-level free agents, three right-handers agreed to minor-league contracts: Elmer Dessens with the Mets ($700,000 in majors, $90,000 in minors), Josh Towers with the Dodgers ($700,000/$100,000) and Ryan Speier with the Nationals ($425,000/$90,000).
Guzman, Towers become free agents
(11/12/2009) Outfielder Freddy Guzman and pitcher Josh Towers refused their outright assignments to the minors by the Yankees and elected to become free agents.
Yankees purchase RHP Towers
(9/5/2009) New York purchased the contract of RHP Josh Towers on Saturday. The Yankees added him to the 40-man roster and released catcher Kevin Cash to make room.
Yanks outright Towers to minors
(8/13/2009) The New York Yankees outrighted Josh Towers to the Triple-A Scranton-Wilkes Barre Yankees on Wednesday. He had been designated for assignment.
Yankees DFA SP Towers
(8/9/2009) The New York Yankees activated right-hander Chad Gaudin before Sunday night's game against the Boston Red Sox, giving them an extra arm in the bullpen and someone who could make a spot start if necessary. The New York Yankees activated right-hander Chad Gaudin before Sunday night's game against the Boston Red Sox, giving them an extra arm in the bullpen and someone who could make a spot start if necessary.
Yankees call up Towers, option Melancon
(8/8/2009) The New York Yankees have selected SP Josh Towers' contract from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre and optioned RP Mark Melancon to their top farm club.
Yankees give Towers minor deal
(5/12/2009) The New York Yankees signed journeyman pitcher Josh Towers to a minor league contract Monday.
Nationals make 11 spring cuts
(3/16/2009) The Nationals have optioned right-hander Tyler Clippard and outfielders Justin Maxwell to Triple-A Syracuse. The moves on Monday were part a series that trimmed the team's spring roster to 47 players. Right-hander Marco Estrada and outfielder Leonard Davis also were optioned to Syracuse, while right-hander Luis Atilano and infielder Ian Desmond were optioned to Double-A Harrisburg. The Nationals also reassigned right-hander Josh Towers, catcher Gustavo Molina, infielders Freddie Bynum and Joel Guzman, and outfielder Jorge Padilla to minor league camp.
Nationals set pitchers for spring
(2/22/2009) On Sunday, Nationals manager Manny Acta named pitchers for the first six games of the spring, starting Wednesday against the Astros in Kissimmee. John Lannan will get the start Wednesday, followed by Collin Balester, Shawn Hill, Daniel Cabrera, Scott Olsen and Josh Towers in an exhibition against the Italian team the following Tuesday.
Nationals invite Towers to spring
(1/15/2009) The Nationals signed right-hander Josh Towers to a minor league contract with an invitation to spring training.
(3/29/2008) Right-handed pitcher Ryan Speier and catcher Edwin Bellorin were optioned to Colorado Springs, and the team said right-handers Jose F. Capellan and John Towers cleared outright waivers and will report to the Triple-A Sky Sox.
Towers expected to go on waivers
(3/26/2008) While the top of the rotation is of little concern for the Rockies, the No. 4 and No. 5 spots in the rotation might be another story. Manager Clint Hurdle said Wednesday the club will start Jeff Francis on opening day Monday, followed by Aaron Cook and Ubaldo Jimenez to close out the opening series at St. Louis. Mark Redman will start the home opener, followed by Francis and then No. 5 starter Franklin Morales. "The ability to split the positioning of the two young hurlers (Morales and Jimenez) with the guy who's had a large volume of innings is important," Hurdle said, adding it should be less of a strain on the bullpen. The odd man out is 31-year-old right-hander Josh Towers, who will be placed on waivers.
(3/15/2008)Josh Towers, another candidate for the Rockies' rotation, allowed three runs and three hits and walk over three innings with two strikeouts Saturday against the Rangers. He yielded two homers and his ERA now stands at 7.20.
Towers collapses vs. the Rockies
(3/10/2008) Rockies SP Josh Towers, trying to win a spot in the rotation, put together his second straight lousy start Monday against the Diamondbacks. He allowed four earned runs on five hits in four innings and now has a 6.75 ERA this spring.
Towers blasted for eight hits
(3/6/2008) Rockies SP Josh Towers finished off Thursday's game against the Padres with three innings of relief work, but it was a painful drive until the end. He allowed four runs on eight hits, including one home run. He did strike out two. Towers allowed just one run in his previous five innings.
Towers successful in early starts
(3/2/2008) Rockies SPs Josh Towers and Mark Redman each threw three scoreless innings Sunday against the Athletics. Towers, who gave up a run on three hits in two innings in his first outing on Wednesday, allowed two hits and struck out three Sunday. He signed an incentive-laden contract with the Rockies in January. "There are a lot of good arms here," Towers said. "My whole goal is to be in the big leagues. I feel I'm a pretty good player and still feel I got it. I have to fine-tune stuff in the bullpen. You're always auditioning for everybody at some point."
Rockies sign free-agent P Towers
(2/7/2008) The Rockies signed free agent RHP Josh Towers to a one-year contract with a mutual option for 2009.
Rockies give Towers minor deal
(1/7/2008) The Rockies signed free agent Josh Towers to a minor league deal with an invitation to spring training.
Towers non-tendered, becomes FA
(12/13/2007) The Blue Jays non-tendered right-handed pitchers Josh Towers, making him a free agent.
Blue Jays need No. 5 starter
(9/23/2007) Shaun Marcum left Toronto's game Saturday at the New York Yankees with a sore right knee. He left his start after three innings and was replaced by left-hander Brian Tallet with the Blue Jays leading 3-1.
Towers pitches poorly in relief
(9/4/2007) RHP Josh Towers contributed to Monday's loss at Boston with a poor relief outing. Credited with one inning of work, he allowed three runs, all of them coming after the Jays scored eight runs to trim a 10-1 deficit to 10-9.
Towers gets fined by MLB
(8/11/2007) RHP Josh Towers, OF Matt Stairs and third-base coach Brian Butterfield received fines by Bob Watson of Major League Baseball on Friday for their roles in a third-inning melee in a game against the Yankees last Tuesday. The incident started when Towers hit Yankee 3B Alex Rodriguez.
Towers headed to bullpen
(8/10/2007) Blue Jays manager John Gibbons said Josh Towers, who is 0-3 with a 7.47 ERA in his past three starts, is going to the bullpen in the revamped Blue Jays rotation with A.J. Burnett coming off the disabled list on Sunday. Towers has made six relief appearances this season, the last one on June 5 against the Devil Rays.
Towers loses game, his cool
(8/8/2007) Josh Towers (5-9) allowed five earned runs and nine hits in five innings on Tuesday night at Toronto in a game which was very heated. He plunked Alex Rodriguez and the benches cleared. After the field cleared and as the umpires huddled to discuss the situation, Towers and Rodriguez exchanged words and walked toward each other. Rodriguez said, "You talking to me? You talking to me?" and was restrained by first base coach Tony Pena as both benches and bullpens came onto the field again.
Towers might get bumped
(8/4/2007) When RHP A.J. Burnett returns to the rotation for next weekend's series against Kansas City, the Jays will have to decide which starter they'll bump from the rotation -- rookie RHP Jesse Litsch or veteran RHP Josh Towers. Litch went 3-2 with a 1.71 ERA in five July starts. "We'll see who matches up the best, who's the best fit," general manager J.P. Ricciardi said. "Litsch has done a good job. Towers has done a good job. They've all done a great job, so anybody you take out of there, you're bumping someone who's done a good job."
Towers takes loss vs. TB
(8/1/2007) Blue Jays SP Josh Towers took his eighth loss Wednesday after allowing four runs and seven hits to the Devil Rays in 5 1/3 innings. He walked two and struck out four. Towers has lost three of his last four starts, while allowing four or more runs in each loss.
Towers not going to Philly
(7/30/2007)The Sports Xchange notes: There's no Philadelphia freedom for RHP Josh Towers. Although Towers was scouted in Toronto two starts ago by the Phillies, and they had contacted the Jays about his availability, the teams couldn't come close to an agreement. "Nothing's going to happen with Philly," Blue Jays general manager J.P. Ricciardi said Saturday. "They didn't want him bad enough. We're done." But Towers isn't, as he's scheduled to make Wednesday's start in Tampa Bay in the final game of the Jays' six-game road trip.
Towers takes shots at team
(7/28/2007) Blue Jays manager John Gibbons had little to say Saturday about the critical comments made by Josh Towers after a 4-3 loss to the White Sox Friday. Towers said on Friday that his teammates and the coaching staff did not consistently show up. "I was told about them but I have no comment," Gibbons said. After some prodding, Gibbons would only say, "He's very intense. He cares and he competes. A lot of that is what makes him good."
Towers drops game to ChiSox
(7/27/2007) Blue Jays SP Josh Towers took the loss Friday against the White Sox after allowing seven hits and four runs in 5 1/3 innings. He struck out five. Towers has lost two of his last three starts, allowing 10 earned runs in 11 innings during the losses.
Towers shuts down Mariners
(7/21/2007) Josh Towers outpitched Jeff Weaver in a fast-paced game to lead the Toronto Blue Jays past the Seattle Mariners 1-0 on Saturday. Towers (5-6) gave up three hits, struck out four and walked two over 6 2/3 innings.
Towers pounded by the Yankees
(7/17/2007) Josh Towers allowed six earned runs and nine hits in just 5 2/3 innings on Monday night at N.Y. Yankees, as he took the loss and fell to 4-6. He walked just one batter and struck out two, while allowing three home runs.
Towers gets no support Sunday
(7/8/2007) Blue Jays starter Josh Towers did not factor in the decision in Sunday's 1-0 win vs. Cleveland despite not allowing a run in eight innings. He gave up only three hits and struck out four. He retired the first 17 batters he faced.
Towers back at full strength
(7/4/2007) RHP Josh Towers feels he's just about back to full strength as a starting pitcher. Towers has made five starts since being moved back into the starting rotation. He spent all of May and part of June in the bullpen, making six appearances. "I was the long guy and it was hard to stay sharp with the starters doing so well," Towers said. "It's hard on the body to go from the bullpen to starting. I tried to throw a bullpen session every two days but when you don't see action, you lose some of your pitches. I lost my slider. I told them I'm about two starts away from my body really understanding starting again."
Towers picks up another win
(7/3/2007) Josh Towers had won just two of his previous 19 starts before beating Minnesota last week. He followed that up by allowing four runs and five hits in five innings to win at Oakland Monday, his first back-to-back wins since August 2005 against the Orioles and the Angels. "We've won my last three starts. That's what feels really good," Towers said. "We weren't winning any of my starts last year or earlier this year."
Towers starts twice before break?
(7/1/2007) The Blue Jays put A.J. Burnett (shoulder) back on the 15-day DL. They called up Jesse Litsch, who will likely start in Burnett's place Tuesday. Josh Towers, Monday's starter, will likely be a two-start pitcher for Fantasy Week 14 (July 1-8).
Towers finally records a win
(6/27/2007) Blue Jays SP Josh Towers gave up seven hits and three earned runs in the first three innings during Wednesday's start against the Twins, but settled down to get his first win as a starter since April 15. He allowed just two hits in the next 3 1/3 innings. He didn't walk a batter and struck out two.
Towers makes it just four innings
(6/22/2007) Blue Jays SP Josh Towers avoided a third straight loss thanks to his team's late-inning heroics, but the righty still struggled during Friday's start against the Rockies. He allowed 11 hits, two walks and five runs. He struck out two. Towers has lasted just four innings in two of his last three starts.
(6/17/2007) Josh Towers (2-5) allowed four runs and seven hits over seven innings for Toronto in a losing effort Sunday vs. Washington. He walked one and struck out four.
Towers likely to start Sunday
(6/13/2007) Blue Jays manager John Gibbons isn't too concerned about A.J. Burnett's injured shoulder, but to be on the safe side, the righty will likely miss his next scheduled start Sunday against the Nationals, according to MLB.com. "That's not definite, but he almost has to," Gibbons said. The Toronto skipper hinted that Josh Towers will likely take Burnett's start on Sunday.
Towers gets start skipped
(6/13/2007)The Sports Xchange reports that RHP Roy Halladay, with Thursday being an off day, will start Friday against the Nationals at the Rogers Centre. The Jays will skip RHP Josh Towers' turn. RHPs Shawn Marcum and A.J. Burnett will pitch the other games in the series against the Nationals.
Towers allows No. 747 to Bonds
(6/12/2007) Josh Towers struck out five and walked one in four innings, allowing five hits and four runs -- three earned -- on Monday night at San Francisco. He allowed Barry Bonds' 747th career home run in the bottom of the fourth inning.
Josh Towers returns to rotation
(6/7/2007) The Toronto Blue Jays inserted right-hander Josh Towers into the starting rotation on Thursday and designated righty Tomo Ohka for assignment. "It wasn't working out so we'll make an adjustment," manager John Gibbons said. The move frees up a roster spot for catcher Gregg Zaun, who is scheduled to join the team in Los Angeles on Friday for the start of a three-game series against the Dodgers.
Towers gets a relief win
(6/5/2007) Josh Towers (2-3) got the win, yielding an unearned run on two hits in two innings of work on Tuesday night against the Devil Rays in a wacky 12-11 comeback win.
Towers not used in Week 8
(5/28/2007) Blue Jays reliever Josh Towers did not make an appearance in Fantasy Week 8 (May 21-27). He has not pitched since getting an inning of work on May 19 at Philadelphia.
Towers still in majors
(5/19/2007) RHP Josh Towers is safe -- for now. There had been speculation that Towers could be sent to Triple-A Syracuse since he had posted a 9.00 earned run average in three outings since moving from the rotation to the bullpen at the end of April.
Towers continues to struggle
(5/8/2007) In two relief appearances since being removed from the Blue Jays rotation, right-hander Josh Towers has allowed six earned runs on seven hits in five innings for a 10.80 ERA.
Towers will remain in relief
(5/1/2007) Replacing Gustavo Chacin (elbow) in the rotation will be right-hander Dustin McGowan, who will be called up from Triple-A Syracuse. With the Chiefs, McGowan is 0-2 but with a 1.64 ERA. In 22 innings, McGowan, the Jays' No. 1 pick in the 2000 draft, has 29 strikeouts. In parts of two seasons with the Jays, McGowan has gone 2-5 with a 6.69 ERA in 29 games, including 10 starts. Josh Towers will remain relegated to middle relief.
J. Towers demoted to bullpen
(4/28/2007) Toronto demoted right-hander Josh Towers to the bullpen Saturday and moved Victor Zambrano into the starting rotation.
Towers takes loss Friday
(4/27/2007) Blue Jays SP Josh Towers (1-3) gave up five runs and five hits over 4 2/3 innings in a loss to the Rangers Friday. He walked none and struck out a season-high seven. He struggled to keep the ball in the yard, allowing three homers.
Blue Jays tweak rotation
(4/25/2007) The game between the Toronto Blue Jays and New York Yankees scheduled for Wednesday night was rained out. With a steady rain falling on the field, the game was called about an hour before it was supposed to start. No makeup date was immediately announced. Phil Hughes, one of the top pitching prospects in baseball, will make his major league debut Thursday night against Toronto. Hughes will be opposed by right-hander A.J. Burnett, who was pushed back a day by the Blue Jays. Josh Towers will pitch Friday against the Texas Rangers.
Towers fails to get second win
(4/21/2007) Blue Jays SP Josh Towers went five innings, allowing nine hits, five runs (four earned) and three walks in a loss to the Orioles Saturday. Towers struck out four, but failed to pick up his second win and dropped to 1-2. His ERA stands at 3.44.
Towers finally back in win column
(4/15/2007) Josh Towers allowed one unearned run over 7 2/3 solid innings, as the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Detroit Tigers 2-1 on Sunday. "He was outstanding today against a good lineup," said Blue Jays manager John Gibbons. "Tip your hat to the kid. He needed that and we needed that." Towers (1-1) posted his first win as a starter since last May 14 at Tampa Bay. He began last season 0-9, finishing 2-10 with an 8.42 ERA.
Towers toppled by Royals
(4/11/2007) Josh Towers allowed six runs -- three earned -- and 10 hits in 5 2/3 innings, struck out six and walked none in Tuesday's start against the lowly Royals. "I don't know if I found anything positive (Tuesday)," Towers said. "There were a lot of things that went wrong. We didn't play the best baseball game, and it's kind of frustrating because I don't know how much positive I got out of (Tuesday)."
A.J. Burnett, Towers get two starts
(4/9/2007) The Blue Jays don't have a day off, so A.J. Burnett and Josh Towers will both be two-starters.
Rainout reshuffles Jays rotation
(4/5/2007) The Toronto Blue Jays-Detroit Tigers game scheduled for Thursday afternoon was postponed because of cold weather. The game will be made up Sept. 10 at 7:05 p.m. The Blue Jays rotation will now go with Gustavo Chacin, Tomo Ohka and Roy Halladay over the weeked. Josh Towers and A.J. Burnett will start the first two games next week and be two-start pitchers.
Jays choose Towers over Zambrano
(3/31/2007) Josh Towers won the final spot in the Blue Jays' rotation, then beat a Cincinnati Reds' split squad in Toronto's spring training finale. Towers allowed four hits over six innings in a 1-0 victory Saturday, striking out five and walking one. He retired his final 10 batters. Towers beat out Victor Zambrano for the last spot in the Jays rotation. "Josh did everything we expected him to do," manager John Gibbons said. "He looks like he did two years ago. He's won a lot of games for us in the past, and I have told him all along that last year was just one of those years. Everything he did and tried backfired. I told him to forget about it and bounce back. There is every indication that he has done that."
Zambrano or Towers to be No. 5 SP
(3/29/2007) The Blue Jays' final rotation spot will go to either Victor Zambrano, who had his second Tommy John surgery last May, or Josh Towers. GM J.P. Ricciardi said he didn't expect Zambrano would return so quickly. "It's almost like you're waiting for the other shoe to drop. This guy is defying a lot of odds. Medically I keep checking with the trainers and they say no complaints, he's bouncing back real well." Zambrano is scheduled to go at least five innings Friday against Cleveland, while Towers starts the final spring game Saturday against a Cincinnati split-squad. Towers was 13-12 with a 3.71 ERA two years ago, but struggled last year and finished with an 8.42 ERA an a 2-10 record. John Thomson, originally in the mix for the final two spots in the rotation could start to season on the DL, Ricciardi said. Casey Janssen and Shaun Marcum are out of the mix.
Zambrano, Towers to be No. 5 SP
(3/29/2007) The Blue Jays' final rotation spot will go to either Victor Zambrano, who had his second Tommy John surgery last May, or Josh Towers. GM J.P. Ricciardi said he didn't expect Zambrano would return so quickly. "It's almost like you're waiting for the other shoe to drop. This guy is defying a lot of odds. Medically I keep checking with the trainers and they say no complaints, he's bouncing back real well." Zambrano is scheduled to go at least five innings Friday against Cleveland, while Towers starts the final spring game Saturday against a Cincinnati split-squad. Towers was 13-12 with a 3.71 ERA two years ago, but struggled last year and finished with an 8.42 ERA an a 2-10 record. John Thomson, originally in the mix for the final two spots in the rotation could start to season on the DL, Ricciardi said. Casey Janssen and Shaun Marcum are out of the mix.
Report: Thomson won't make rotation
(3/28/2007) The Toronto Globe and Mail reports that Blue Jays pitcher John Thomson, who is scheduled to pitch on Thursday in a relief appearance, has been told he will not make the rotation. He is expected to be traded or released. It looks like Victor Zambrano (1.98 ERA) or Josh Towers (3.20 ERA) will claim the final spot in the club's rotation.
Josh Towers works toward fifth spot
(3/26/2007) Josh Towers continued to look good this spring, as he threw six scoreless innings against the Pirates Monday. He allowed just three hits and one walk, while striking out five batters. Towers could be moved in a trade to help the Jays bolster other spots on the team.
Towers strikes out five Thursday
(3/15/2007) Blue Jays SP Josh Towers took to the mound Thursday against the Phillies. He allowed three hits, one walk and one run, while striking out five. He now has a 2.00 ERA in nine innings this spring. He also has nine strikeouts.
Towers throws three scoreless innings
(3/10/2007) Josh Towers allowed two hits while striking out two in three scoreless innings against Atlanta in a spring training game Saturday.
(3/6/2007) In Monday's spring start against Pittsburgh, starter Josh Towers allowed one hit in two innings -- a solo home run to Bred Eldred. "It was the best I have felt in a long time," Towers said. "I felt I had the control over exactly what I wanted to do. The only thing I couldn't do is I really didn't pitch inside to righties too well."
Blue Jays hand out spring invites
(2/12/2007) The Blue Jays have extended non-roster invites to spring training to: pitchers Geremi Gonzalez, Beau Kemp, Blaine Neal, Josh Towers, Brian Wolfe and Victor Zambrano, catchers Sal Fasano, Erik Kratz and Curtis Thigpen, infielders Kevin Barker, Rob Cosby, Ray Olmedo and Ryan Roberts, outfielders Jeff Duncan, John-Ford Griffin, Chad Mottola, Mike Vento and Matt Stairs.
Towers does well against the odds
(1/28/2007) "When Josh's back is to the wall, that's always when he's been his best," said Blue Jays pitching coach Brad Arnsberg on the uphill battle RHP Josh Towers will have this spring in his quest to be in the Jays starting rotation.
Jays have 6 options for 2 SP spots
(1/25/2007) Tomo Ohka will compete for the final two spots in the Blue Jays rotation with John Thomson, Casey Janssen, Shaun Marcum, Dustin McGowan and Josh Towers. The Blue Jays' rotation is headed by Roy Halladay, A.J. Burnett and Gustavo Chacin. "Having depth is probably the best way for us to go," GM J.P. Ricciardi said. "The more we have the better chance we have of starting a season and finishing a season handling injuries."
Jays outright Towers, Griffin
(10/19/2006) The Blue Jays outrighted RHP Josh Towers and OF John-Ford Griffin Triple-A Syracuse.
Towers relieves Halladay early
(9/10/2006) Blue Jays ace Roy Halladay was knocked out of Sunday's game against the Los Angeles Angels in the first inning when Garret Anderson lined a single off his pitching elbow. Halladay departed after 16 pitches with two out and runners at first and third. He was replaced by Josh Towers, who pitched for the first time since being recalled from Triple-A Syracuse on Tuesday.
Towers to finish out in 'pen
(9/6/2006) RHP Josh Towers rejoined the Blue Jays on Tuesday. Towers was 1-9 with a 9.11 ERA before being sent down. Manager John Gibbons said he'll pitch out of the bullpen. "It's been a tough year for him. He'll help us next year," Gibbons said. "You write this year off."
Jays make some roster moves
(9/5/2006) The Blue Jays recalled RHP Francisco Rosario from Triple-A Syracuse and purchased the contract of RHP Josh Towers. Also, they transferred RHP Pete Walker (shoulder) to the 60-day DL. He is out for the season.
Josh Towers to join Jays Tuesday
(9/5/2006) RHP Josh Towers is expected to join the Blue Jays on Tuesday after Triple-A Syracuse's season ends.
Blue Jays look to bring back Towers
(8/19/2006) Manager John Gibbons said INF Russ Adams, RHP Josh Towers, RHP Ty Taubenheim and RHP Casey Janssen were candidates to be summoned from the minor leagues when rosters expand Sept. 1. All have spent time with the Blue Jays this season.
Towers likely stuck in Triple-A
(8/8/2006) With the anticipated return of Gustavo Chacin (elbow) next week, perhaps, Josh Towers appears stuck in the Triple-A rotation through the end of August.
Towers sent down to Triple-A
(6/27/2006) The Toronto Blue Jays activated right-hander Pete Walker from the 15-day disabled list Tuesday and outrighted right-hander Josh Towers to Triple-A Syracuse for a second time.
Toronto could demote Josh Towers
(6/27/2006) The Toronto Blue Jays will activate Pete Walker from the disabled list Tuesday, which means they'll have to make another roster move. That spells trouble for Josh Towers, who looks to be the odd man out and in all likelihood will be designated for assignment.
Josh Towers takes loss
(6/25/2006) Josh Towers allowed six runs and seven hits in four-plus innings Sunday vs. the Mets in his second start for Toronto since being recalled from the minors last week.
Josh Towers gets no-decision
(6/21/2006) Toronto's Josh Towers, recalled from Triple-A Syracuse for the start, gave up six hits and four runs in 5 1/3 innings on Tuesday at Atlanta. The right-hander had four strikeouts with one walk and gave up a long home run to Andruw Jones.
Towers to get two starts
(6/18/2006) The Toronto Blue Jays recalled right-hander Josh Towers on Sunday and optioned reliever Vinnie Chulk to Triple-A Syracuse. Towers is scheduled to start Tuesday in the series opener at Atlanta, with left-hander Ted Lilly pushed back a day to Wednesday. Right-hander Ty Taubenheim will go to the bullpen.
Towers passed up for spot start
(6/14/2006) Manager John Gibbons said LHP Scott Downs will start Wednesday against Baltimore. Gibbons said they considered bringing up RHP Josh Towers from Triple-A Syracuse to make the start, but that they didn't want him coming up for one start. Toronto doesn't need a fifth starter with some off days coming up. Downs will return to the bullpen after the start. He's 1-0 with a 5.40 ERA in 22 games this season, including two starts.
Towers likely back in mix
(6/12/2006) The team's official website reports Josh Towers is likely to rejoin the rotation in place of Gustavo Chacin (elbow).
Josh Towers wins in Triple-A
(6/4/2006) Josh Towers, who was sent to the minors on May 23 after losing eight of nine decisions, picked up his first win for Triple-A Syracuse on Saturday night. He allowed three runs and nine hits over seven innings.
Towers outrighted on Wednesday
(12:11 am ET) The Toronto Blue Jays outrighted struggling right-hander Josh Towers and optioned shortstop Russ Adams to Triple-A Syracuse on Wednesday. "We are going to throw the best people out there every night," Toronto manager John Gibbons said. "They are first class guys. They mean a lot to us. They'll be here before the season is over." The usually talkative Towers declined to comment after the game.
Towers has trouble with HRs
(5/20/2006) Of the last 33 runs that Josh Towers has allowed, 20 have come as the result of a home run. Towers has given up 12 homers this season, tied for the third highest total in the American League.
Towers picks up loss No. 8
(5/20/2006) Starter Josh Towers (1-8) became the majors' first eight-game loser by following up his best outing of the season - two runs and five hits in eight innings Sunday against Tampa Bay -- with one of his worst, giving up five runs and eight hits in five innings on Friday at Colorado.
Towers breaks through with win
(5/14/2006) Josh Towers came up with a strong outing with his job on-the-line. Towers won his first game of the season, snapping a seven-game losing streak and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Tampa Bay Devil Rays 8-3 on Sunday. "I got a feeling of finally contributing and it feels good," Towers said. Towers (1-7) gave up three runs and five hits in eight plus innings for his first win since a 10-1 complete game victory Sept. 30 against Kansas City. The right-hander's spot in the rotation was in jeopardy after losing his first seven starts this season. Entering Sunday, Towers had allowed 54 hits -- including nine homers -- and 12 walks in 30 1/3 innings. "It's embarassing ... you've lost seven straight games for your team," Towers said. "But this one day doesn't really change anything. I've still got to go out there in five days and prove that I can do it." Towers, who went 13-12 last season and signed a $5.2 million, two-year contract in the offseason, had allowed only three hits through the first eight innings before Joey Gathright led off the ninth with a single and Julio Lugo followed with his first homer of the season to make it 8-3. "
Towers pitching to keep job
(5/14/2006) Josh Towers' spot in rotation could depend on his start Sunday. He is 0-7 with a 10.09 ERA this season. "There's pressure everytime you go out there," manager John Gibbons said.
Towers to remain in rotation
(5/11/2006) MLB.com reports Toronto manager John Gibbons announced that Josh Towers will make his scheduled start on the road against the Tampa Bay Devil Rays this Sunday. Gibbons wouldn't speculate on Towers' status beyond that, though.
(5/10/2006) Josh Towers allowed just three earned runs and five hits in four innings in Tuesday's start against the Athletics, but he became the league's first seven-game loser. On a positive note, he improved his ERA by a half a run.
Towers will keep getting chances
(5/5/2006) Josh Towers is 0-6 and saw his ERA rise to 10.59 after Thursday's 7-4 loss to Boston. "He's scrambling," manager John Gibbons said. "Nobody can really figure it out because it doesn't look mechanical. When he's making mistakes, they're not missing them. He's just making more of them than he's ever made. We plan to keep running him out there cause we figure he'll turn it around. And we need him."
Towers faulty yet again Thursday
(5/5/2006) Josh Towers allowed seven earned runs and 11 hits in 5 2/3 innings in Thursday's start at Boston, as he continues to struggle mightily. His ERA ballooned to 10.59 and his record fell to 0-6 after the abysmal outing. "He's about as low as he can go right now. He's got to go up," manager John Gibbons said. "You feel for him. You love everything about the way the guy goes about his business. He's just in a rut. He's had no breather. I'll tell you one thing: he won't quit."
Towers still searches for first win
(5/4/2006) Josh Towers (0-5, 10.45) will try to put another forgettable outing behind him when he takes the mound for the Jays. He was tagged for seven runs and six hits - including two homers - in just 2 1-3 innings of a 17-6 loss to the Yankees on Saturday.
Towers rocked by Yankees
(4/29/2006) Josh Towers was pelted by Yankee hitters on Saturday, giving up seven runs and six hits in 2 1/3 innings. His ERA rocketed up to 10.45.
Towers struggles in first stanza
(4/24/2006) Josh Towers has surrendered six earned runs in the first inning of his four starts this season for a 13.50 ERA.
Towers struggles again Sun.
(4/23/2006) Towers struggled again on Sunday vs. Boston, allowing four runs and seven hits in 5 2/3 innings while picking up the loss. He's allowed at least four runs in each of his four starts this season. "Hopefully, I can concentrate on what went well," Towers said. "I felt like I located the ball well with a couple of exceptions."
There's hope for Josh Towers
(4/19/2006) MLB.com reports Josh Towers is 0-3 with a 9.24 ERA this season and has struggled with his command. He hasn't lasted longer than six innings, and he hasn't given up fewer than four earned runs in an appearance. Through 12 2/3 innings, he has allowed 25 hits, including three home runs.
Josh Towers to start vs. Sox
(4/17/2006) MLB.com reports Toronto manager John Gibbons has revealed his rotation for this week. A.J. Burnett will make his second start of the season Friday against Boston after five days of rest. Roy Halladay, who decided not to make his his scheduled start in the opener against the White Sox because of a stiff right forearm, will pitch on Saturday. Right-hander Josh Towers will start in the series finale against the Red Sox.
Towers faulty so far in 2006
(4/17/2006) Josh Towers is 0-3 with a 9.24 ERA so far this season after allowing five runs and managing to last just two innings on Saturday at Chicago White Sox. "He's a better pitcher than that, he'll bounce back," manager John Gibbons said. "And we need him. His location is just a little bit off. When he makes a mistake they're not missing them. His mechanics are so sound. Location is everything to him."
Towers rocked in two innings
(4/16/2006) Josh Towers was rocked for seven hits and five runs in only two innings on Sunday at Chicago.
Towers gets second start now
(4/11/2006) Josh Towers was solid but not spectacular at Boston on Tuesday, allowing four runs in six innings. He struck out four, walked three and allowed eight hits.
Towers to face Red Sox
(4/9/2006) The Blue Jays have Monday off before heading out on their first road trip. Josh Towers (0-1, 7.71) is up against Josh Beckett (1-0, 1.29) at Fenway Park on Tuesday afternoon in the Red Sox home opener.
Towers toppled by the Twins
(4/6/2006) Josh Towers allowed five runs -- four earned -- and 10 hits in just 4 2/3 innings on Wednesday night against the Twins to take the loss in his first start of the season. "It just got bad," Towers said. "The tough part is I gave up a four-run lead. It was just a poor turnaround and bad effort on my part."
Josh Towers to start second contest
(3/31/2006) Josh Towers is slated to start the second contest of the season for Toronto. "Ted (Lilly) has a bad back right now, something he felt the day after his last start (March 26)," manager John Gibbons said. "So we'll give him an extra day of rest and have Josh (Towers) start the second game and Lilly the third."
Towers saves best for last
(3/30/2006) Josh Towers pitched seven scoreless innings, leading the Toronto Blue Jays to a 2-0 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies on Thursday ini his last outing of the spring. With No. 2 starter A.J. Burnett expected to miss two starts, Towers is slated to start Toronto's third game. The right-hander allowed five hits, struck out five and walked one against the Phillies. In his previous three outings, Towers gave up 12 runs and 23 hits in 14 1-3 innings.
Towers goes five-plus innings
(3/25/2006) Josh Towers had his longest outing of the spring in the Toronto Blue Jays' 5-3 win over the Boston Red Sox on Saturday. He allowed three runs on seven hits in 5 2/3 innings. He struck out five and walked three. "I don't think I had that good of control or stuff," Towers said. "I still haven't thrown enough pitches to get the right feel for everything." Towers threw 55 of his 96 pitches for strikes against Boston's probable regular-season lineup. "I just like to pitch. I don't really care who I am pitching against or who they are putting out there," Towers said. "It doesn't really matter to me."
Towers getting beat up this spring
(3/20/2006) Blue Jays starter Josh Towers surrendered three homers while giving up five runs and 10 hits in 4 2/3 innings. Towers, projected as Toronto's No. 4 starter, has given up nine runs and walked five in 8 2/3 innings over his last two starts. "I felt I had better control except for the last inning when everything went belt high," Towers said. "I think I located the ball a little better than the last time."
Josh Towers stars vs. Tribe
(3/15/2006) Towers couldn't locate umpire Mike Reilly's strike zone in the first inning when he walked three and fell behind 2-0 to Cleveland. He allowed four runs on six hits in four innings.
Josh Towers walks three batters
(3/15/2006) Josh Towers walked three batters in four innings Tuesday in a split-squad game against Cleveland. He issued two or fewer walks in 32 of his 33 starts last season and didn't walk a batter in 12 starts. His high last season was a four-walk game.
Towers throws three innings
(3/10/2006) Blue Jay starter Josh Towers went three innings, allowing one hit while striking out three. Twenty-six of his 35 pitches were strikes, and he threw first-pitch strikes to seven of the 10 hitters he faced. "His command is there," Toronto manager John Gibbons said. "That is a big thing of his and he has it early."
Towers still in mix for Jays
(2/24/2006) Josh Towers, who turns 29 on Sunday, had a breakout season last year, going 13-12 with a 3.71 ERA in 208 2-3 innings. "Towers has come into his own," Gibbons said. "He competes as well as anybody out there. He throws strikes. He's a winner. He's always been an underdog, but he's earned it to be one of the five guys."
Towers falls in Round 18
(2/15/2006) Josh Towers was the 208th overall selection (eighteenth round) in the 2006 CBS SportsLine.com AL Experts League. He recorded a 13-12 record with a 3.71 ERA and 112 strikeouts in 208.2 IP in 2005.
Towers agrees to two-year deal
(11/15/2005) Pitcher Josh Towers and the Blue Jays agreed to a two-year contract. The 28-year-old right-hander went 13-12 with a 3.71 ERA, and was eligible for salary arbitration for the first time.
Towers frustrated by Yankees
(9/26/2005) RHP Josh Towers, who allowed four runs and seven hits in seven innings, said he "busted" something in the dugout when he came in after allowing Robinson Cano's go-ahead, two-run homer in the seventh. Towers has allowed two walks or fewer in 31 of 32 starts.
(9/14/2005) Asked who he thought was the team MVP, manager John Gibbons said he needed a few more weeks to answer. He said C Gregg Zaun, INF Shea Hillenbrand, CF Vernon Wells and RHP Josh Towers are candidates.
Towers mowing down hitters
(9/5/2005) Josh Towers allowed only one run in eight innings against Tampa Bay Saturday, but came away without a decision.
Josh towers over Orioles
(8/13/2005) Josh Towers (9-9) scattered nine hits in nine scoreless innings for his third career complete game at Baltimore Friday.
Towers to start Sunday
(8/5/2005) The Toronto Sun reports that Josh Towers will start in place of Roy Halladay (broken arm) against the Yankees Sunday.
Towers evens record at 8-8
(8/3/2005) Josh Towers allowed three earned runs over 7 2/3 innings against the White Sox on Tuesday. He did not walk a batter and struck out seven.
Towers helps broom the Mariners
(7/21/2005) Josh Towers allowed three earned runs and five hits in seven innings on Thursday against the Mariners to improve to 7-8 and help complete a sweep of the three-game set.
Towers struggling mightily
(7/17/2005) RHP Josh Towers has just one win in his past 11 starts. He's 6-8 after starting the season 5-1. He has lasted just four innings in two of his past three starts.
Josh Towers over Rays
(6/30/2005) Towers allowed one run on two hits in Wednesday's 12-3 win over Tampa Bay. He didn't allow a hit until the seventh inning and won for the first time since May 17. "I tried not to think about it," Towers said. "Getting that far without a hit was amazing."
Towers takes another loss
(6/13/2005) Josh Towers allowed three runs (two earned) on nine hits with three strikeouts in Sunday's 3-0 loss to Houston.
Towers receives no decision
(6/8/2005) Josh Towers allowed three runs on five hits in 5 1/3 innings in Tuesday's 6-4 win over the Chicago Cubs.
Towers needs solid start
(6/7/2005) The Toronto Sun reports Josh Towers needs a solid start this week to solidify his spot in the starting rotation. "If I don't have this thing figured out by (Tuesday) then I'm sure I'll probably be sitting down to have a talk about it," Towers said.
Towers to lose spot?
(6/3/2005) The Toronto Star reports Josh Towers' spot in the Blue Jays' rotation is not in danger at this point. "He's a little rut right now like the team's in a little rut — a small one," manager John Gibbons said. "What are we going to do right now, are we going to panic? You learn lumps along the way. It's part of the business."
Towers loses third straight
(6/3/2005) Josh Towers allowed five earned runs on six hits in 4 1/3 innings for his third straight loss at Oakland Thursday.
Twins rough up Josh Towers
(5/27/2005) Towers surrendered 14 hits and five earned runs in six innings Friday against Minnesota. He struck out four and did not walk a batter for the fifth time in 10 starts.
Nationals rock Towers
(5/23/2005) Josh Towers allowed five earned runs on seven hits over 4 1/3 innings in Sunday's 9-2 loss to Washington.
Josh towers over Santana
(5/18/2005) Towers allowed two earned runs on seven hits over five innings to beat Johan Santana in Tuesday's 10-3 win over Minnesota.
Jays to skip Towers
(5/11/2005) The Toronto Sun reports a series of off-days in the coming weeks will mean that Josh Towers will go seven full days between starts. "We've got no choice," said Jays manager John Gibbons. "We've got so many off-days that everybody has to get skipped here and there. We've got an off-day a week for the next three weeks. It won't hurt any of them."
Towers runs record to 4-1
(5/10/2005) Josh Towers allowed one earned run and seven hits in eight innings on Monday against the Royals to improve to 4-1.
Josh Towers improves to 3-1
(5/4/2005) Towers tossed eight scoreless innings, allowing three hits and one walk, to improve to 3-1 on Tuesday night with a win at Baltimore.
Towers rebounds on Thursday
(4/28/2005) Josh Towers allowed one earned run and six hits in 6 2/3 innings against the Devil Rays on Thursday to improve to 2-1. He did not walk a batter and he struck out six.
Towers looks to improve
(4/20/2005) The Toronto Sun reports Josh Towers, who was hammered in Sunday's start vs. Texas, believes he has fixed his problems. "I was working on keeping on top of the ball and having it move in a downward plane," Towers said. "During Sunday's game I couldn't get the ball down so I tried to raise my arm higher and higher but all I was doing was getting the ball to drift higher and flatter."
Towers tumbles vs. Rangers again
(4/18/2005) RHP Josh Towers is 0-2 with a 14.63 ERA in two career starts at Texas.
Towers and Jays keep surprising
(4/13/2005) Josh Towers allowed two earned runs and six hits in 6 2/3 innings at Oakland on Tuesday. He walked one and picked up six strikeouts to earn his first win of the season.
Towers sharp in no-decision
(4/6/2005) Josh Towers allowed one earned run and four hits in six innings on Wednesday at Toronto. He also struck out six batters, but the bullpen blew a lead in the eighth inning giving him a tough no-decision.
Towers' spot in danger
(3/30/2005) The Toronto Sun reports Josh Towers could lose his spot in the starting rotation to Pete Walker, who has been fantastic this spring.
(3/26/2005) Josh Towers, who gave up only four runs in his first 14 innings this spring, got rocked for 14 hits and seven runs in 4 1/3 innings Saturday.
Towers strengthens hold on spot
(3/21/2005) Josh Towers pitched five solid innings Sunday, the longest outing of the spring for a Toronto starter, allowing one run and five hits while striking out two. He threw 42 of his 65 pitches for strikes and only three of his outs came on flyballs. "He pitched a good game," Blue Jays manager John Gibbons said. "He moved the ball around and threw a lot of strikes and made them put the ball in play." After leaving the game, Towers threw an additional 20 pitches in the bullpen.
O's give Towers early exit
(9/30/2004) Josh Towers surrendered six hits and four runs in two-plus innings Thursday against Baltimore. He failed to rach the sixth inning for the sixth straight start.
Towers loses in return
(9/18/2004) Josh Towers (shoulder) allowed five earned runs on six hits in four innings against Tampa Bay Saturday.
Towers to start Friday's game
(9/14/2004) The Toronto Sun reports that Josh Towers (shoulder) will return to the rotation this Friday against Tampa Bay.
Towers will miss Sunday's start
(9/9/2004) Josh Towers (shoulder) will miss his second straight start on Sunday at Texas.
Towers out for next start
(9/2/2004) Josh Towers will not make his next scheduled start on Sunday against the Athletics due to a strained shoulder.
Towers beats the Yankees
(8/9/2004) Josh Towers allowed five hits and two runs in seven efficient innings Monday against the Yankees. Only three pitchers in baseball have more wins than Towers (5) since June.
Towers dazzles D-Rays
(7/30/2004) Josh Towers threw seven strong innings allowing only two hits on Friday against Tampa Bay. He walked one and struck out four, while notching his fourth straight win.
Towers wins third straight
(7/24/2004) Josh Towers allowed only one earned run against Tampa Bay Saturday. He won his third straight start.
Towers dazzles Expos
(6/25/2004) Josh Towers pitched seven strong innings allowing just six hits and one earned run in Friday's victory against Montreal. The win evened his record at 2-2.
Josh Towers is skipped
(6/14/2004) An off day Monday will allow the Blue Jays to skip Josh Towers' next turn on Wednesday.
Towers shelled
(6/10/2004) Josh Towers allowed eight hits and six runs in 2 2/3 innings on Thursday. He suffered the defeat and is now 1-2 on the year.
Towers collects first win
(6/5/2004) Josh Towers pitched seven strong innings in his first game since being promoted from Triple-A Syracuse. He allowed just six hits and one run.
Blue Jays promote Towers
(6/1/2004) The Blue Jays purchased the contract of Josh Towers from Triple-A Syracuse on Tuesday. He was 3-1 with a 2.50 ERA in six games (five starts) for Syracuse.
Towers heading to Syracuse
(4/30/2004) Josh Towers was outrighted to Triple-A Syracuse after clearing waivers.
Towers designated for assignment
(4/25/2004) Josh Towers was designated for assignment on Saturday by the Blue Jays.
Towers gets bullpen work Tuesday
(4/14/2004) The Toronto Star reports that Josh Towers threw 50 pitches over three simulated innings Tuesday to stay sharp for Saturday's game against Baltimore. "It was real bad," said Towers. "I was afraid I was going to hit somebody."
Towers tears into former team
(9/13/2003) Josh Towers allowed two runs on nine hits in 7 2/3 innings against Baltimore on Friday. He struck out a career-high nine batters.
Towers throws seven scoreless
(9/7/2003) Josh Towers tossed seven shutout innings on Sunday against Detroit. He allowed four hits and struck out five batters, as he improved to 5-1.
Towers to start Sunday
(9/5/2003) Josh Towers will start Sunday against Detroit while Pete Walker works out of the bullpen.
Towers baffles Seattle Wednesday
(8/20/2003) Josh Towers allowed one earned run and six hits in his first complete game of the season Wednesday against Seattle.
Towers to start Sunday
(8/9/2003) Josh Towers was called up by Toronto from Triple-A Syracuse on Friday. He'll start Sunday against Texas. He replaces Cory Lidle (groin) in the rotation.
Towers outrighted to Syracuse
(6/13/2003) The Blue Jays sent Josh Towers outright to Triple-A Syracuse on Thursday.
Josh Towers back in majors
(6/5/2003) The Blue Jays recalled Josh Towers from Triple-A Syracuse after sending him down earlier in the week.
(6/2/2003) The Toronto Blue Jays optioned Josh Towers to Triple-A Syracuse on Sunday.
Towers joins the Jays
(5/26/2003) Toronto purchased the contract of Josh Towers from Triple-A Syracuse.
Towers reassigned on Saturday
(3/15/2003) Josh Towers was reassigned on Saturday to the team's minor league camp.
(11/8/2002) Towers has signed a minor-league contract with the Toronto Blue Jays. He figures to compete for a spot in the starting rotation during spring training.
(5/3/2002) Towers was sent to Triple-A Rochester by the Baltimore Orioles on Thursday. "Josh never really adjusted after the league adjusted to him," manager Mike Hargrove told The Baltimore Sun. "This is not a punishment. We're not upset with Josh. We like Josh a lot, but it's all about getting Josh back here and being effective when he gets here. This really is a positive move. What becomes of it is on Josh now." The team promoted Izzy Molina to take Tower's spot on the active roster.
(4/24/2002) According to The Baltimore Sun, Towers has lost his spot in the starting rotation and will now be used as a reliever. Dropping the young hurler from your roster is advised.
(4/22/2002) According to The Baltimore Sun, Towers might be skipped in the rotation. Manager Mike Hargrove wouldn't confirm that Towers would miss his next turn, although the chances of that scenario occuring seem likely at this point.
(2/28/2002) Towers suffered a bruise on the inner half of his left foot after being hit by a hard ground ball. The injury isn't considered serious, however, so don't expect Towers to miss any playing time. He's worth taking a flier on in AL-only leagues based on his upside alone.
(2/27/2002) The Baltimore Sun says Towers may have to scale back on his running for a few days after taking a sharp grounder off his left foot in Tuesday's intrasquad game.
(9/23/2001) Towers will miss the remainder of the season after he suffered a broken finger in a fit of rage after a poor performance on Thursday in Toronto. Don't bother holding onto him except in deep AL-only keeper leagues.
(6/25/2001) Towers left Sunday's game after 5.1 innings when he was struck in the hand by a sharp grounder. He had X-rays taken as a precautionary measure and they proved to be negative. Towers will still see a hand specialist Monday. He is not expected to miss his next start.
(5/15/2001) Towers was optioned to Triple-A Rochester by the Baltimore Orioles on Tuesday. The talented right-hander went 1-1 with a 5.19 ERA in four relief appearances with the big club.
(5/1/2001) Manager Mike Hargrove has passed on giving Towers the start on Thursday against the New York Yankees, chosing to pitch Chuck McElroy instead. "Chuck's left-handed, he's got experience in the big leagues and I didn't feel like it was a very good matchup right now running Towers out there in his first start against the New York Yankees," Hargrove said.
(4/30/2001) Tower was called up from Rochester, and joined the team on Sunday in Minnesota. Towers was 2-0 with a 2.25 ERA in four starts with the team. Whether or not he'll join the starting rotation isn't clear, but he'll likely come out of the bullpen initially and could grab a spot start should the Orioles need him. Manager Mike Hargrove is reportedly already considering giving Towers the start on Thursday against the Yankees, but no definitive decision has been made.
