Height/Weight: 6-6/210
| Birthdate: 8/28/1980
| Birthplace: Long Beach, CA
| Bats/Throws: L/R
| Team: Los Angeles
| College: No College
| MLB Experience: 9
| Salary: $3,500,000
| Owned/Started%: 41/1 | Average Draft Position: 239.46
by Jeff Lippman | CBSSports.com (5/19/2013) Angels reliever Ryan Madson, on the disabled list since the beginning of the year as he's working back from Tommy John surgery, is expected to pitch for Triple-A Salt Lake "early this week," according to Angels manager Mike Scioscia, MLB.com reports.
Madson is expected to rehab at Triple-A for several weeks once he makes his first appearance. His rehab to this point has included one inning for Class A Inland Empire.
Ryan Madson to rehab in Triple-A for 'several weeks'
by R.J. White | CBSSports.com (5/15/2013) Angels reliever Ryan Madson had hoped to be activated from the disabled list soon, but he will report to Triple-A Salt Lake Thursday, and his stay there will last "several weeks," Madson told reporters Wednesday.
Madson feels good, but the teams wants to slow down his pace, the Los Angeles Times reports.
Madson understands the decision, but feels he "can pitch here today and get people out," MLB.com reports.
The Angels are treading lightly with Madson, who is nearing a return from Tommy John surgery that sidelined him for all of 2012.
Don't count on Ryan Madson
by Chris Towers | CBSSports.com (5/14/2013) Angels reliever Ryan Madson is nearly back from Tommy John surgery, which has those Fantasy owners stashing him in 45 percent of CBSSports.com leagues looking pretty smart. Unfortunately, the Los Angeles Times put a damper on his immediate Fantasy value Sunday, when it reported that he will not resume the closer's role whenever he is ready to return to the majors.
Madson has some experience and success as a closer, but it will likely take some players ahead of him faltering before he makes a Fantasy impact. Don't expect much more than holds out of the gate from the 32-year-old.
Ryan Madson nearing a return
by Jeff Lippman | CBSSports.com (5/14/2013) Angels closer Ryan Madson, who is in his final stages of recovery from Tommy John surgery, is expected to make a second rehab appearance for Class A Inland Empire either Wednesday or Thursday, MLB.com reports.
The Angels say that could be his final outing before returning to the team. Madson converted a save in his first relief appearance for Inland Empire.
Ryan Madson converts save in minors
by Ed Gauna | CBSSports.com (5/14/2013) Angels reliever Ryan Madson began his rehab assignment with Class A Inland Empire on Monday. He worked a perfect ninth inning to earn a save in a 4-1 win. The right-hander also struck out one with no walks.
Madson, who is recovering from Tommy John surgery, may only need one more rehab outing before being activated from the disabled list.
Ryan Madson ready for rehab assignment
by Adam Moore | CBSSports.com (5/11/2013) Angels reliever Ryan Madson(elbow) reported no issues after throwing a simulated game Saturday in Arizona and is expected to start a rehab assignment with Class A Inland Empire Monday, MLB.com reports.
Madson, who is working his way back from Tommy John Surgery, is slated to pitch Monday and Wednesday with Inland Empire. If all goes well, he could join the Angels' bullpen after his two outings.
"One thing is, you don't want a guy down there wasting bullets if he's ready," manager Mike Scioscia said. "He does need a little work, but he doesn't need to be stretched out to 30 pitches. If he's showing he can bounce back, we can monitor his usage here [in the big leagues]. I'd rather have him twice a week than not at all."
Simulated game goes well for Ryan Madson
by R.J. White | CBSSports.com (5/9/2013) Angels relief pitcher Ryan Madson threw 21 pitches during a simulated game Thursday, and manager Mike Scioscia said that everything went well, the Los Angeles Times reports. Madson is recovering from Tommy John surgery and should join the Angels bullpen this month if he avoids setbacks.
Ryan Madson on track for May 21 return?
by Michael Hurcomb | CBSSports.com (5/9/2013) Angels closer Ryan Madson (elbow) is expected to make one or two appearances in extended spring training games before moving onto a rehab assignment, which could begin late next week, according to the Los Angeles Times. If all goes well, Madson could be activated off the disabled list by May 21.
Madson has been sidelined all season while recovering from Tommy John surgery last year.
Ryan Madson to pitch in extended spring training
by R.J. White | CBSSports.com (5/8/2013) Angels reliever Ryan Madson has been assigned to extended spring training in Arizona, the Los Angeles Times reports. Madson will make two or three appearances there and, if all goes well, he'll be activated from the disabled list.
Madson is working his way back from Tommy John surgery.
Ryan Madson finally making progress
by Bill Passonno | CBSSports.com (5/7/2013) Angels pitcher Ryan Madson completed another bullpen session without any discomfort in his right elbow and is scheduled to throw to live hitters later this week, the Los Angeles Times reports. Madson's recovery from Tommy John surgery has been stalled by setbacks since spring training and the Angels have yet to place a firm timetable on his return.
Ryan Madson expecting to throw Tuesday
by Chris Cwik | CBSSports.com (5/6/2013) Following a successful bullpen session Saturday, Angels reliever Ryan Madson is scheduled to throw again Tuesday, according to MLB.com.
Manager Mike Scioscia was happy with Madson's results. "It was terrific. He's very encouraged," Scioscia said. He added that Madson will probably get back on the mound Tuesday. While there's still no timetable for his return, Madson has finally started to make some progress.
Ryan Madson throws bullpen session
by Adam Moore | CBSSports.com (5/4/2013) Angels reliever Ryan Madson, who continues to work his way back from Tommy John surgery, threw a bullpen session Saturday, MLB.com reports. This is the first time the right-hander has been able to throw since undergoing a procedure to have scar tissue removed from his elbow last week.
"There's so much that goes into throwing a bullpen as far as not only how you feel in the 'pen, but rebounding," manager Mike Scioscia said. "Just throwing the 'pen is only part of the equation, how he feels tomorrow, how the next 'pen goes. It's a process that you have to keep clearing some hurdles, and hopefully we moved ahead with some things in the last little time we shut down."
Madson did throw a simulated game a few weeks back but was shut down after feeling tightness in his elbow.
Ryan Madson has scar tissue removed
by R.J. White | CBSSports.com (5/2/2013) Angels relief pitcher Ryan Madson used the time he was shut down from throwing while getting treatment in Arizona to have the scar tissue removed from his elbow, MLB.com reports.
Madson planned to play catch before Thursday night's game against the Orioles as his arm, which experienced tightness during a simulated game two weeks ago, has improved.
"It feels better now, but that could just be the non-throwing," Madson told MLB.com.
Ryan Madson receiving treatment
by Ed Gauna | CBSSports.com (4/28/2013) MLB.com reports Angels reliever Ryan Madson, on the 15-day disabled list, is undergoing treatment in Arizona and has yet to resume throwing.
The right-hander last threw off a mound on April 19 as he continues to recover from Tommy John surgery.
"Some of the elements have been slow to develop and it's been a little frustrating," manager Mike Scioscia said Sunday, "But in the big picture, he's made a lot of progress in the last three weeks. Hopefully once he gets over this hurdle, we won't be looking back."
Ryan Madson throws off flat ground
by Jeff Lippman | CBSSports.com (4/22/2013) Angels reliever Ryan Madson, who said he felt "sore" and "tight" after he faced hitters for the first time in a simulated game Friday, threw off flat ground Monday, MLB.com reports.
Manager Mike Scioscia said Madson could get into another simulated game before the Angels finish the current hometand Wednesday.
Ryan Madson feels soreness after simulated game
by R.J. White | CBSSports.com (4/20/2013) Angels reliever Ryan Madson experienced soreness after Friday's simulated game and does not appear optomistic about returning to the active roster soon, according to FOXSports.com.
Madson seems unlikely to return by the end of April after the setback.
Ryan Madson throws sim game
by Adam Moore | CBSSports.com (4/19/2013) Angels relief pitcher Ryan Madson, who has yet to pitch this season as he continues to return from Tommy John Surgery, faced four batters in a simulated game Friday. Madson threw between 20 and 30 pitches, which marked the first time he faced live hitters since his surgery.
"It feels like spring training to me now, feels like early spring training," Madson told MLB.com. "But it'll come real quick."
Madson said he plans to play catch Saturday but isn't sure what the next step in his recovery will be.
Ryan Madson getting back to 'normal'
by Bill Passonno | CBSSports.com (4/16/2013) Angels relief pitcher Ryan Madson said Tuesday was the "closest I've felt to normal" during the latest stage in his return from Tommy John surgery, MLB.com reports. Madson, who has not pitched this season after elbow inflammation surfaced in spring training, is expected to face hitters in batting practice this week.
The right-hander also said he expects to be activated from the disabled list by the end of the month.
Ryan Madson pleased with quicker progress
by Bill Passonno | CBSSports.com (4/15/2013) Angels pitcher Ryan Madson (elbow) completed a 40-pitch bullpen session without any noted pain Sunday and will travel with the team to Minnesota this week in anticipation of throwing again, the Los Angeles Daily News reports. Madson, who missed the entire 2012 season after having Tommy John surgery, has intensified his schedule recently and said the "best part" of the previous week was throwing every second or third day.
Angels happy with Ryan Madson's progress
by Jeff Lippman | CBSSports.com (4/14/2013) Angels reliever Ryan Madson, recovering from Tommy John surgery, threw another bullpen session before Sunday's game against the Astros, MLB.com reports.
"We're excited about where he is and hopefully we are excited after he throws his 'pen," manager Mike Scioscia said.
Madson remains weeks away from returning to action, however, according to his skipper.
"He's got some work to do, but he's getting better," Scioscia said. "He's throwing bullpens now and he's throwing bullpens at 100 percent, which is a great sign. If he continues to do that, I think there is a reasonable timetable of when he can get into a minor-league game."
Ryan Madson cuts down wait time
by Bill Passonno | CBSSports.com (4/11/2013) Angels pitcher Ryan Madson (elbow) intensified his throwing schedule and successfully completed his second bullpen session in the past two days, the Los Angeles Times reports. Madson, who had been throwing every third day in his recovery from an elbow injury that sidelined him during the spring, threw 30 pitches and remains on schedule to possibly begin a rehab assignment later this month.
"Velocity is coming and [he] really felt good through it," manager Mike Scioscia said. "As important as it is for Ryan to feel good through his workouts, I think how he rebounds is equally as important. He seems to be bouncing back a little better each time he has a workout and that's encouraging."
Ryan Madson hopes to faces batters within two weeks
by R.J. White | CBSSports.com (4/10/2013) Angels relief pitcher Ryan Madson hopes to face batters "within two weeks," according to MLB.com.
Madson threw a 30-pitch bullpen session Tuesday as he continues his recovery from Tommy John surgery. He could be in the mix to close for the Angels when he returns.
Ryan Madson not yet free of pain
by Jeff Lippman | CBSSports.com (4/6/2013) Angels reliever Ryan Madson, rehabbing from Tommy John surgery, completed another bullpen session Saturday, reports the Orange County Register. Madson said he's not yet pain free or 100 pecent, but he's getting closer.
Madson likely won't return until at least early May.
Ryan Madson plays catch Thursday
by Chris Cwik | CBSSports.com (4/4/2013) Angels reliever Ryan Madson is playing catch Thursday, after tossing a 15-pitch bullpen Wednesday.
The team already has said he likely won't be back in April, but any news is significant at this point. Madson did not have any discomfort after throwing Wednesday, so that's a positive step forward in his rehab. His timetable remains unchanged.
Ryan Madson unlikely to return in April
by Chris Cwik | CBSSports.com (4/4/2013) Angels reliever Ryan Madson is unlikely to pitch in the majors in April.
Madson has been rehabbing from Tommy John surgery, but already has experienced a few set-backs. He returned to the mound on Wednesday, but only tossed 15 pitches. Ernesto Frieri will fill in as closer while Madson remains sidelined with the injury.
by R.J. White | CBSSports.com (4/3/2013) Angels reliever Ryan Madson threw a light, 15-pitch session off a mound Wednesday, according to the Los Angeles Times. Madson has been dealing with tightness in his surgically repaired pitching elbow this spring.
Tightness still holding back Ryan Madson
by Bill Passonno | CBSSports.com (4/1/2013) Angels relief pitcher Ryan Madson said he is still experiencing some tightness in his surgically repaired right elbow, but is hoping to resume a throwing program this week, the Los Angeles Times reports. Madson, who is on the 15-day disabled list, hasn't thrown a bullpen session since last Wednesday.
Angels place Ryan Madson on DL
by Jeff Lippman | CBSSports.com (3/31/2013) The Angels placed projected closer Ryan Madson on the 15-day disabled list Sunday due to a right elbow injury. The move is retroactive to March 22.
Ernesto Frieri is expected to handle the closer duties over the first month of the season as Madson continues to recover from Tommy John surgery.
Madson will travel with the team when the season opens and doesn't yet have a timetable to appear in rehab games.
Ryan Madson set to continue rehab on road
by Igor Mello | CBSSports.com (3/29/2013) Angels reliever Ryan Madson, who completed a 40-pitch bullpen session Wednesday, is expected to travel with the team when it opens the season on the road.
"He's purely now in baseball activities," manager Mike Scioscia said. "We're going to have our physical therapist with us, we're going to have our trainers with us and our pitching coach, so it makes most sense for him to get the work he needs under their eyes right now."
Madson, who is working his way back from Tommy John surgery, is expected to take the mound for another bullpen session Saturday. At this point, the Angels are unsure how many bullpen sessions he'll need before getting into games. The 32-year-old could make his debut in late April or early May, barring any setbacks.
Ryan Madson throws 40-pitch bullpen session
by R.J. White | CBSSports.com (3/27/2013) Angels reliever Ryan Madson threw a 40-pitch bullpen session Wednesday. "It's good to see him take some steps forward," manager Mike Scioscia told MLB.com. "Not going to get too excited until I see him throw a bullpen 100 percent."
Madson is expected to open the season on the disabled list.
Ryan Madson makes progress during a bullpen session
by Chris Cwik | CBSSports.com (3/25/2013) Angels pitcher Ryan Madson made progress during a bullpen session Monday.
Madson has been limited this spring by elbow soreness after Tommy John surgery. Madson threw about 30 pitches at 70-80 percent. It was the fourth time he’s thrown since he was shut down this spring.
The 32-year-old will likely open the year on the disabled list, but could come back shortly after the season begins. Madson will play catch on Tuesday, and that will determine when he’ll throw another bullpen session.
Is Ernesto Frieri really worth more than Ryan Madson?
by Nando Di Fino | Senior Fantasy Writer (3/25/2013) At the Tout Wars expert auctions this past weekend, Ryan Madson went for $5 in AL-only and $6 in Mixed, while Ernesto Frieri was sold for $9 (AL-only) and $7 (Mixed). In Roto ADPs, Madson is the 260th player drafted, while Frieri is 237th. This seems backwards, considering Madson was signed to be the Angels' closer and should be ready for games by early May.
All this Frieri love, meanwhile, blindly ignores the fact that he was removed as closer last year after batters caught up to him late in the season. While Frieri sported a 2.32 ERA overall in 2012, he had a 3.91 ERA from August forward, blowing three saves in the final 24 games. The ADP drop for Madson is understandable, but the love for Frieri seems a bit much, especially considering the bullpen also features Sean Burnett and Scott Downs, who combined for 11 saves last year.
My approach? Grab Madson cheap or late ($3; 23rd round), and let Frieri go elsewhere. While it's promising that he's developed some new weapons in his arsenal, there are too many factors working against Frieri for me to risk more than a dollar on him keeping the closer job.
Ryan Madson completes another 'pen session
by Igor Mello | CBSSports.com (3/25/2013) Angels closer Ryan Madson completed a 30-pitch bullpen session Sunday without any setbacks as he continues to rehab from Tommy John surgery. "He felt great," manager Mike Scioscia said. According to MLB.com, his timetable for a return still remains uncertain. Madson is expected to start the season on the disabled list.
Ryan Madson throws bullpen session
by R.J. White | CBSSports.com (3/21/2013) Angels reliever Ryan Madson threw 25 pitches in a bullpen session Thursday as he attempts to work through elbow issues.
If Madson doesn't suffer any setbacks after the session, he'll likely be in line to pitch again this weekend. However, he's likely to start the season on the disabled list. Fantasy owners shouldn't expect to see him before the end of April.
Elbow discomfort shelves Ryan Madson
by Bill Passonno | CBSSports.com (3/19/2013) Angels relief pitcher Ryan Madson said Tuesday he has not thrown a bullpen session since late last week because of persistent elbow discomfort, the Orange Country Register reported. Madson said he is not sure when he will get back on a mound. He has been restricted to just two bullpen sessions since Feb. 1.
"I don't get disappointed any more. That's an adolescent approach," said the right-hander, who had Tommy John surgery last April. He was already expected to miss the start of the regular season, and Ernesto Frieri is the leading candidate to assume his spot as closer.
Ryan Madson isn't throwing at full intensity
by Michael Hurcomb | CBSSports.com (3/14/2013) MLB.com reports Angels closer Ryan Madson, who is expected to miss the start of the season as he works his way back from Tommy John surgery last April, threw a 25-pitch bullpen session Thursday at 50-percent intensity. He did not throw in the bullpen Wednesday as first reported.
Madson progresses to bullpen
by Michael Hurcomb | CBSSports.com (3/11/2013) MLB.com reports Angels closer Ryan Madson, who is expected to miss the start of the season as he continues to work his way back from Tommy John surgery last year, threw a 20-pitch bullpen session Monday. Madson, who threw all fastballs, is expected to throw another bullpen session Thursday. "Felt really good," Madson said.
Madson seeking return to work
by Bill Passonno | CBSSports.com (3/3/2013) Angels relief pitcher Ryan Madson (elbow) said Sunday he is hoping to throw off a mound in the next seven to eight days, the Orange County Register reports. Madson, entering his first season following Tommy John surgery, has been sidelined since early February with elbow soreness and is not expected to be ready for opening day. He said he would need at least eight bullpen sessions before making his spring debut.
Madson picking up 'intensity'
(3/1/2013) Angels manager Mike Scioscia said Friday that reliever Ryan Madson is playing catch at 90 feet. Madson is unlikely to be ready by opening day due to soreness in his surgically-repaired elbow. "He's picking up his intensity a little bit," Scioscia said. Madson missed last season following Tommy John surgery.
Madson 'unlikely' for opening day
(2/22/2013) Angels pitching coach Mike Butcher told the Orange County Register that while there remains a possibility that Ryan Madson will be available for opening day, it is now an "unlikely" scenario. Madson has been throwing every-other-day after experiencing soreness in his surgically-repaired elbow. "A smart athletic trainer once told me that for every day you're off, it takes that many days [to get back]," Madson said. "I had three weeks off. So it'll probably take three weeks to get back to where I was at."
Madson starting from scratch
by Bill Passonno | CBSSports.com (2/18/2013) Angels relief pitcher Ryan Madson threw off flat ground Monday for the first time since experiencing elbow soreness earlier this month, MLB.com reports. Madson, who is recovering from Tommy John surgery that wiped out his entire 2012 season, was shut down with elbow troubles Feb. 1. An MRI on his right shoulder revealed no structural damage. "He's going to start from the beginning of his throwing program, just activating the arm," manager Mike Scioscia said. "How long it takes, I don't know, but he won't be throwing a bullpen for a while, until he can get out there and stretch his arm out a little bit."
Madson to begin throwing soon
by Jeff Lippman | CBSSports.com (2/16/2013) Angels reliever Ryan Madson (elbow) could begin throwing as soon as Monday, reports the Orange County Register Saturday. Madson has been dealing with soreness in his surgically-repaired elbow, but he took an MRI this week that revealed no structural damage. Madson is still not expected to be ready for opening day.
Madson's MRI comes back clean
by Nando Di Fino | Senior Fantasy Writer (2/13/2013) Angels would-be closer Ryan Madson, who hasn't thrown since Feb. 1 because of soreness in his surgically-repaired elbow -- he had Tommy John surgery last April -- had his MRI come back clean, according to MLB.com's Alden Gonzalez. Madson will be re-evaluated in a week to see if he can start throwing again. he has officially been diagnosed with inflammation in his elbow. "I don’t have a date in mind," Madson said. "I just want to let my arm take me and guide me.”
Madson headed for MRI
by Michael Hurcomb | CBSSports.com (2/12/2013) MLB.com reports Angels closer Ryan Madson, who missed last season recovering from Tommy John surgery, will have an MRI Wednesday after he hasn't thrown since feeling soreness in a bullpen session Feb. 1. If his MRI comes back clean, then Madson will be cleared to throw again.
Madson experiencing soreness
by Nando Di Fino | Senior Fantasy Writer (2/11/2013) New Angels closer Ryan Madson, recovering from Tommy John surgery, told MLB.com on Monday that he felt some elbow soreness in a bullpen session on Feb. 1 and hasn't thrown since. Madson is technically day-to-day, without a timetable of when he'll throw next, but did say that he believes the soreness is normal. “I’ve been feeling pretty good until the last little bit," Madson said, referring to the soreness that just popped up. "I don’t know if I amped it up too much getting excited and it wasn’t ready. I don’t know." He is still targeting April 1 as his return date. Madson underwent Tommy John surgery last April and missed all of the 2012 season. He signed with the Angels in November and was immediately tabbed the closer by the organization.
Madson to be ready by Week 2
by Al Melchior | Data Analyst (1/29/2013) Angels general manager Jerry Dipoto told the Los Angeles Times that closer Ryan Madson should be ready to pitch no later than the second week of the regular season. Madson missed all of the 2012 season, which he spent with the Reds, after having Tommy John surgery last April.
Madson 'ahead of schedule'
by Nando Di Fino | Senior Fantasy Writer (1/18/2013) Angels general manager Jerry Dipoto told the Orange County Register on Thursday that Ryan Madson, who underwent Tommy John surgery last April and was signed in the offseason to be the team's closer, is "on or ahead of schedule" for his return.
