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Miguel Asencio, SP, Boston Red SoxHot off the Wire Fantasy Sports NewsRed Sox | Asencio reassigned to Double-A Gordon Edes, of The Boston Globe, reports the Boston Red Sox elevated SP Miguel Asencio from extended spring training to Double-A Portland. He was signed by the club as a minor-league free agent in January. Astros | Asencio designated for assignment The Associated Press reports Houston Astros SP Miguel Asencio has been designated for assignment. Astros | Asencio optioned USAToday.com reports the Houston Astros optioned SP Miguel Asencio to Triple-A Round Rock. Astros | Jennings acquired ESPNews reports the Houston Astros acquired SP Jason Jennings and SP Miguel Asencio from the Colorado Rockies in exchange for OF Willy Taveras, SP Jason Hirsh and SP Taylor Buchholz. Rockies | Asencio re-signs Troy E. Renck, of the Denver Post, reports the Colorado Rockies re-signed SP Miguel Asencio. Rockies | Asencio has strong outing at Triple-A The Rocky Mountain News reports Colorado Rockies SP Miguel Asencio took a no-hitter into the sixth inning against the Triple-A Iowa Cubs Wednesday, May 10. He allowed one run over six innings. Rockies | Asencio demoted to AAA The Colorado Rockies have sent SP Miguel Asencio to Triple-A Colorado Springs, according to the Associated Press. Rockies | Asencio starting Tuesday Colorado.Rockies.MLB.com reports the Colorado Rockies will start SP Miguel Asencio (0-0, 0.00 ERA) on Tuesday, April 25, against the Philadelphia Phillies. This is Asencio's first start for the Rockies since being recalled from Triple-A Colorado Springs. Asencio appeared in 39 games, including 29 starts, with the Kansas City Royals in 2002-03 (6-8, 5.14 ERA), but an elbow injury in May 2003 derailed his career. Rockies | Asencio recalled The Associated Press reports the Colorado Rockies recalled SP Miguel Asencio from Triple-A Colorado Springs. Rockies | Asencio reassigned The Associated Press reports the Colorado Rockies reassigned SP Miguel Asencio to minor league camp. Rockies | Asencio Signs The Seattle Post-Intelligencer reports the Colorado Rockies signed SP Miguel Asencio (Padres) to a minor league contract. Padres | Asencio Released The Sports Network reports the San Diego Padres released SP Miguel Asencio. Padres | Asencio Begins Throwing The San Diego Union-Tribune reports San Diego Padres P Miguel Asencio (elbow) has begun throwing at extended spring camp in Peoria, Ariz. Padres | Asencio to 60-Day DL Padres.MLB.com's Doug Miller reports San Diego Padres SP Miguel Asencio (elbow) was placed on the 60-day disabled list to recover from Tommy John surgery. Padres | Asencio Signs The Associated Press reports the San Diego Padres signed SP Miguel Asencio (Royals) to a minor-league contract. He will earn $350,000 if he sticks with the big league club or $200,000 if he pitches in the minors. Royals | Asencio Non-Tendered MLB.com reports the Kansas City Royals non-tendered SP Miguel Asencio, making him a free agent. Royals | Asencio Likely A Non-Tender The Kansas City Star's Bob Dutton reports the Kansas City Royals are likely to not offer P Miguel Asencio a 2005 contract Monday, Dec. 20. Royals | Asencio on Schedule Dick Kaegel, of Royals.MLB.com, reports Kansas City Royals SP Miguel Asencio (elbow) is on schedule with his recovery from Tommy John surgery and could begin a throwing program in August. Royals | Asencio Rehabbing Well Dick Kaegel, of Royals.MLB.com, reports Kansas City Royals SP Miguel Asencio (elbow) is doing well in his efforts to rehab from Tommy John surgery. Royals | Asencio Moved To 60-Day DL The Associated Press reports the Kansas City Royals moved P Miguel Asencio (elbow) from the 15-day to the 60-day disabled list to make room on the 40-man roster. Royals | Asencio To DL The Kansas City Royals have placed P Miguel Asencio (elbow) on the disabled list, according to The Associated Press. The move is a formality, as Asencio will miss the 2004 season. Royals | GM Defends Medical Staff The Kansas City Star's Bob Dutton reports Kansas City Royals general manager Allard Baird defended his team's medical procedures following arm injuries suffered by P Miguel Asencio, P Runelvys Hernandez and P Kyle Snyder. "I'm not happy about these guys going down, obviously," Baird said. "But I don't see it as bad teaching or poor care. If I did, there would be adjustments made here. They would have already been made." Royals | More On Asencio Updating an ongoing story, Kansas City Royals P Miguel Asencio (Tommy John surgery) will likely miss anywhere from 12-18 months, according to The Kansas City Star's Bob Dutton. "I wasn't too optimistic all along," Royals general manager Allard Baird said. "It's not a complete tear, but it's a big-enough tear that we need to have it taken care of now." Royals | Asencio Out for Season Updating previous items, Sports Network reports Kansas City Royals SP Miguel Asencio (elbow) will miss the 2004 season due to a right elbow injury that will require "Tommy John" surgery. Royals | Asencio Shut Down Again Royals.MLB.com's Dick Kaegel reports Kansas City Royals SP Miguel Asencio (elbow) has been shut down for the second time this spring. He is scheduled to go to Los Angeles Monday, March 22, to have an MRI and be examined by Dr. Lewis Yocum. Royals | Asencio Resumes Throwing Royals.MLB.com's Dick Kaegel reports Kansas City Royals SP Miguel Asencio (elbow) threw about 25 times from a 45-foot distance Monday, March 15. It was his first time throwing since being shut down early in camp with soreness in his surgically-repaired elbow. Royals | Worries on Asencio Become Clear The Kansas City Star's Bob Dutton reports Kansas City Royals SP Miguel Asencio (elbow) didn't throw again Monday, March 1, after reporting stiffness and soreness in his surgically-repaired elbow. "Anytime an area that has had surgery on it has discomfort," Royals general manager Allard Baird said, "to me there's reason for concern. It's not the same spot. But, yeah, I'm concerned." Royals | Asencio has Elbow Stiffness The Kansas City Star reports Kansas City Royals SP Miguel Asencio (elbow) did not throw Sunday, Feb. 29, due to elbow stiffness, according to Royals manager Tony Pena. Asencio is returning from elbow surgery, but the stiffness is not considered serious. Royals | Asencio Has Good Movement Dick Kaegel, of the Kansas City Star, reports Kansas City Royals SP Miguel Asencio showed good movement on his pitches as he returns from arm surgery last season. Asencio was one of 12 Royals to attend a voluntary team minicamp in the Dominican Republic. Royals | Team Pleased With Asencio Progress Dick Kaegel, of the Kansas City Star, reports the Kansas City Royals are pleased with the progress of SP Miguel Asencio (elbow), who underwent elbow surgery June 12 and missed the rest of the 2003 season. Royals | Asencio is Candidate for Starting Rotation Joe Cowley of Daily Southtown reports Kansas City Royals P Miguel Asencio is a candidate for one of the final two spots in the team's starting rotation. Royals | Asencio Throws The Associated Press reports Kansas City Royals P Miguel Asencio (elbow) threw a simulated game on Saturday. Asencio, who went on the DL May 21 with elbow inflammation, will not pitch again this year. Royals | Asencio Back Thursday Updating previous reports, Royals.MLB.com's Alan Eskew reports Kansas City Royals SP Miguel Asencio (elbow) threw four scoreless innings at Double-A Wichita and will rejoin the team Thursday, Sept. 4. Royals | Asencio Injury Update Updating previous stories, Robert Falkoff, of Royals.MLB.com, reports Kansas City Royals RP Miguel Asencio (elbow) had a three inning rehab stint August 26, and hopes to come back to the parent club in September. "He threw the slider and threw the fastball all the way up to 92 (mph)," general manager Allard Baird said. "He felt good after the game. If everything goes well in terms of coming to the ballpark tomorrow and throwing, then I anticipate him moving on to maybe Wichita for his next outing." Royals | Asencio Moved to 60-Day DL Updating previous items, the AP reports the Kansas City Royals transferred SP Miguel Asencio (elbow) to the 60-day disabled list from the 15-day disabled list on Sunday, June 15. Royals | Asencio has Bone Chip Removed Updating an ongoing story, Bob Dutton, of The Kansas City Star, reports Kansas City Royals P Miguel Asencio (elbow) had bone chips removed from his elbow Thursday, June 12, in Los Angeles. "That may very well have been a contributing factor to what he was feeling on the lateral joint of the elbow," Royals trainer Nick Swartz said. "They did go in and look at that joint. It had quite a bit of inflammation." Royals | Asencio Under Knife The Kansas City Star's Dick Kaegel reports Kansas City Royals pitcher Miguel Asencio (elbow) will undergo surgery Thursday and might not return to the rotation until September. Asencio will undergo arthroscopic surgery to clean out the joint on the outside of his right elbow, trainer Nick Swartz said. Swartz said the minimum that Asencio could be out would be six to eight weeks, but late August or September is a more realistic goal. Royals | Asencio Shut Down Updating on previous stories, Robert Falkoff, writing for Royals.MLB.com, reports Kansas City Royals P Miguel Asencio (elbow) has been shut down from throwing until his elbow inflammation goes away. Royals | Mullen Recalled The AP’s Tim Korte reports SP Scott Mullen was called up Wednesday by the Kansas City Royals from Triple-A Omaha. Mullen, a left-hander, had gone 2-3 with a 4.41 ERA in 14 games with Omaha. He takes the place of SP Miguel Asencio (elbow), who was placed on the 15-day disabled list. Royals | Asencio to DL The AP’s Tim Korte reports Kansas City Royals SP Miguel Asencio (elbow) was placed on the 15-day disabled list Wednesday due to swelling in his right elbow. The move was retroactive to May 15. Asencio first complained his elbow was sore and swollen on May 17, two day s after pitching, but a subsequent MRI exam came back negative. However, it wasn’t until May 21 that Asencio was able to bend his arm. Asencio had been scheduled to start Wednesday, but SP Chris George instead started. Royals | Hernandez Starts Wednesday The Kansas City Star reports the Kansas City Royals have moved pitcher Runelvys Hernandez's start to Wednesday. Originally he was to pitch on Thursday, but Miguel Asencio will take his turn there instead. Royals | The Complete Asencio Bob Dutton of The Kansas City Star reports Kansas City Royals pitcher Miguel Asencio pitched his first complete game in 27 career starts and provided the Royals with a much-needed shot in the arm to beat the Baltimore Orioles Friday. "It was my night," he said. "Everything I wanted to throw went where I wanted." Royals | Asencio Starting Soon Bob Dutton of The Kansas City Star reports Kansas City Royals pitcher Miguel Asencio's next start could be Thursday in Boston or Friday in Baltimore, depending on when the Royals choose to insert rookie Kyle Snyder into the rotation. Royals | Asencio to Start The AP reports SP Miguel Asencio, a right-hander, was named a member of the Kansas City Royals' starting rotation. |