(3/8/2009) The Royals reassigned RHP Franquelis Osoria to their minor-league camp Sunday. Osoria, who was 4-3 with a 6.08 ERA last season with Pittsburgh, gave up two runs and four hits in 2 2/3 innings in three exhibition games
Royals give Osoria minor deal
(12/1/2008) The Kansas City Royals signed reliever Franquelis Osoria to a minor league contract.
Osoria clears waivers, optioned
(8/9/2008)The Sports Xchange notes that Franquelis Osoria and Chris Duffy both cleared waivers after being designated for assignment and were outrighted to Triple-A Indianapolis.
Osoria designated for assignment
(7/31/2008) The Pirates optioned infielder Brian Bixler to Triple-A Indianapolis, designated right-handed reliever Franquelis Osoria for assignment and took oft-injured outfielder Chris Duffy off the 40-man roster, designating him for assignment Wednesday after acquiring Andy LaRoche, Craig Hansen and Brandon Moss in a three-team trade.
Munoz sent down for Osoria's return
(7/12/2008) The Pirates optioned RP Luis Munoz back to Double-A Altoona on Friday and reinstated right-handed reliever Franquelis Osoria (ankle) from the 15-day disabled list.
Osoria begins rehabbing, gets win
(7/8/2008) Pirates long reliever Franquelis Osoria, on the 15-day DL since late June with bursitis in his right ankle, made his first rehab appearance Monday for Triple-A Indianapolis. He allowed one hit and one walk in a scoreless inning, picking up the victory.
Osoria ready for rehab assignment
(7/7/2008)Franquelis Osoria (ankle) is expected to begin a rehab assignment Monday.
Osoria lands on DL for Pirates
(6/28/2008) The Pirates recalled right-handed pitchers John Van Benschoten and T.J. Beam from Triple-A Indianapolis before the game against the Tampa Bay Rays on Saturday. Pittsburgh also placed right-handed reliever Franquelis Osoria on the 15-day disabled list with bursitis in his right ankle and optioned outfielder Nyjer Morgan back to Triple-A.
Osoria nearly goes five innings
(5/29/2008) At Cincinnati Wednesday, reliever Franquelis Osoria threw a career-high 4 1/3 innings in relief of Pirates SP Tom Gorzelanny.
(8/4/2007) The Pirates purchased the contract of right-handed reliever Franquelis Osoria from Triple-A Indianapolis on Saturday and sent reliever Jonah Bayliss to the minors.
Pirates release Maldonado, 10 others
(3/12/2007) Outfielder Rajai Davis and catcher Carlos Maldonado, who spent time with Pittsburgh late last season, were among 11 players cut by the Pirates on Monday. Optioned to Double-A Altoona were left-handers Dave Davidson and Josh Shortslef, right-hander Romulo Sanchez, infielder Javier Guzman and outfielder Nyjer Morgan. Also reassigned to the minor league camp were right-handers Franquelis Osoria and Allan Simpson, infielder Eddy Garabito and outfielder Vic Buttler.
Osoria outrighted, invited to camp
(2/6/2007) Right-hander Franquelis Osoria, removed from the Pirates' 40-man roster last week after the team signed pitcher Tony Armas, cleared waivers and was sent outright to Triple-A Indianapolis. He will attend spring training as a non-roster invitee, as will catcher Steve Lerud.
RP Osoria designated by Pirates
(2/1/2007) The Pirates designated right-handed pitcher Franquelis Osoria for assignment.
Pirates claim Dodgers' Osoria
(12/13/2006) The Pirates claimed RHP Franquelis Osoria off waivers from the Dodgers.
Osoria demoted to Triple-A
(5/20/2006) The Dodgers recalled RHP Lance Carter from Triple-A Las Vegas and optioned RHP Franquelis Osoria to Las Vegas on Friday.
Osoria could be sent down
(5/8/2006) According to the Los Angeles Times, Oscar Robles is the most likely candidate to be sent down to the minors once Odalis Perez is taken off the bereavement list on Tuesday. If a pitcher is demoted, it probably would be Franquelis Osoria, who has a 6.91 earned-run average in 14 1/3 innings and gave up hits to all five batters he faced in his most recent outing.
Osoria doesn't retire a hitter
(5/4/2006) During the team's current four-game losing streak, Dodgers relievers have allowed 19 runs on 25 hits and 11 walks in 12 innings -- an ERA of 14.25. RHP Franquelis Osoria gave up five consecutive hits and didn't retire a batter in his appearance Wednesday, including consecutive home runs to Josh Barfield and Geoff Blum.
Dodgers might cut Osoria
(4/14/2006) With two homers and seven RBI Thursday, Ross is hoping that he bought himself some extra time with the Dodgers, according to the Orange County Register. He received a spot start due to Kenny Lofton's stay on the DL, but with Lofton back, Ross could lose his job. He's out of options and can't be sent to the minors without clearing waivers. Although the Dodgers could drop Yhency Brazoban or Franquelis Osoria to the minors and go with 11 pitchers and six outfielders.
Osoria unimpressive in loss
(4/6/2006) Franquelis Osoria allowed an earned run that turned out to be the winning tally in Wednesday's loss to the Braves. Osoria walked two batters with two-outs and three batters overall in his one inning of work.
Osoria could make Dodgers
(2/24/2006) Dodgers RHP Franquelis Osoria made his big-league debut in 2005 and was tough on right-handers (8-for-57, 11 strikeouts). There could be a role for this sinkerball specialist in 2006.
Osoria (visa) reports to Dodgertown
(2/17/2006) Dominican RHP Franquelis Osoria reported Friday after a two-day delay caused by visa problems.
Dodgers recall RHP Osoria
(8/24/2005) The Dodgers recalled RHP Franquelis Osoria from Triple-A Las Vegas.
Osoria to rejoin Dodgers Tuesday
(8/22/2005) The Dodgers are expected to recall Franquelis Osoria from Triple-A Las Vegas on Tuesday to replace Jonathan Broxton in the bullpen.
Osoria returned to Triple-A
(7/15/2005) The Dodgers optioned Franquelis Osoria to Triple-A Las Vegas on Friday.
