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Ken Harvey

First Baseman for Minnesota Twins

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Twins | Harvey assigned to Triple-A
Sat, 30 Jun 2007 10:11:43 -0700

La Velle E. Neal III, of the Minneapolis Star Tribune, reports Minnesota Twins 1B Ken Harvey (knee) has recovered from knee surgery and been assigned to Triple-A Rochester.

Twins | Harvey sent to minor league camp
Sun, 01 Apr 2007 00:44:45 -0700

Minnesota Twins 1B Ken Harvey has been assigned to minor league camp, according to USAToday.com.

Twins | Harvey to undergo surgery
Wed, 14 Mar 2007 10:06:25 -0700

Kelly Thesier, of Minnesota.Twins.MLB.com, reports Minnesota Twins 1B Ken Harvey (knee) will have to undergo arthroscopic surgery on his right knee and will be out four to six weeks. The injury means Harvey's chances of making the team are all but gone.

Twins | Harvey returns, re-injures himself
Tue, 13 Mar 2007 06:50:34 -0700

Kelly Thesier, of Twins.MLB.com, reports Minnesota Twins 1B Ken Harvey (chest) returned to the lineup Monday, March 12, against the Florida Marlins. Harvey had two at-bats against the Marlins before he "felt something in the muscle." Harvey hadn't played since Feb. 28 when he pulled a muscle in his chest. Manager Ron Gardenhire said that Harvey will try to play through the injury.

Twins | Harvey out after pulling muscle
Thu, 01 Mar 2007 00:01:52 -0800

The Associated Press reports Minnesota Twins 1B Ken Harvey (chest) will miss at least 3-4 days after pulling a chest muscle on his first swing during the Feb. 28 exhibition game against the Boston Red Sox.

Twins | Club looking for power-hitting designated hitter
Fri, 16 Feb 2007 13:26:11 -0800

Kelly Thesier, of Minnesota.Twins.MLB.com, reports after having only nine home runs hit by designated hitters in 2006, the Minnesota Twins are in the market for a power-hitting designated hitter. The early favorite for the job heading into spring training is OF Jason Kubel, provided he can stay healthy this season. Kubel's biggest challengers will likely be 1B Ken Harvey and C Matthew LeCroy.

Twins | Harvey battling for designated hitter role
Thu, 15 Feb 2007 11:46:15 -0800

Kelly Thesier, of Minnesota.Twins.MLB.com, reports Minnesota Twins 1B Ken Harvey will battle to be the team's designated hitter during spring training.

Twins | Harvey invited
Thu, 21 Dec 2006 19:29:30 -0800

The Seattle Post-Intelligencer reports the Minnesota Twins have extended a spring training invitation to 1B Ken Harvey.

Twins | Harvey agrees to terms
Fri, 08 Dec 2006 20:22:45 -0800

The Minnesota Twins have agreed to terms with 1B Ken Harvey (Royals) on a minor league contract, according to USAToday.com.

Royals | Harvey Out Until June
Sat, 25 Feb 2006 15:53:06 -0800

Dick Kaegel, of Royals.MLB.com, reports Kansas City Royals 1B Ken Harvey (Achilles') underwent surgery on his left Achilles' tendon. He is not expected to be ready until June.

Royals | Harvey Signs
Wed, 01 Feb 2006 14:09:41 -0800

MLB.com reports the Kansas City Royals signed 1B Ken Harvey to a minor league contract.

Royals | Harvey Non-Tendered
Wed, 21 Dec 2005 00:39:06 -0800

The Kansas City Star reports the Kansas City Royals did not offer 1B Ken Harvey a contract for 2006, making him a free agent. The team has indicated it has interest in signing Harvey to a minor-league deal.

Royals | Harvey Designated for Assignment
Fri, 16 Dec 2005 09:37:49 -0800

The Seattle Post-Intelligencer reports Kansas City Royals 1B Ken Harvey was designated for assignment.

Royals | Harvey May Have Torn Achilles’
Tue, 13 Dec 2005 11:26:20 -0800

The Kansas City Star's Bob Dutton reports Kansas City Royals 1B Ken Harvey (Achilles') is scheduled to be examined after suffering what is tentatively diagnosed as a slight tear in his Achilles' tendon while working out recently in Arizona.

Royals | Harvey's Future Uncertain
Wed, 19 Oct 2005 11:55:43 -0700

Royals.MLB.com's Dick Kaegel reports Kansas City Royals 1B Ken Harvey's future is uncertain with the team, as he's behind 1B Mike Sweeney, Matt Stairs and Justin Huber on the depth chart heading into spring training. "That's to be determined," general manager Allard Baird said. "There are a lot of variables involved. We've got Huber and, in a perfect world, I'd like to see him [Huber] go to Triple-A and play a full year at first base. Right now, Stairs can move all over as an extra guy and (Sweeney), obviously, is first base and DH."

Royals | Harvey Recovering
Thu, 11 Aug 2005 10:09:09 -0700

Dick Kaegel, of Royals.MLB.com, reports Kansas City Royals 1B Ken Harvey (back) is currently rehabbing from a back strain in Arizona by taking air swings and throwing. It is not yet known if Harvey will be able to return this season.

Royals | Harvey Nearly Ready For Rehab
Fri, 15 Jul 2005 07:39:37 -0700

The Kansas City Star reports Kansas City Royals 1B Ken Harvey (back) should begin taking ground balls in Arizona as the final test for his ailing back before starting his rehab playing assignment. Harvey hasn't played for the Royals since May 18 and aborted a rehab playing assignment June 9 at Triple-A Omaha after playing seven games.

Royals | Harvey: From 15 To 60
Wed, 22 Jun 2005 01:42:52 -0700

The Kansas City Star reports Kansas City Royals 1B Ken Harvey (back) was shifted from the 15-day to the 60-day disabled list to create space for P Jonah Bayliss on the 40-man roster. Harvey aggravated a back injury May 18 and went to the 15-day disabled list on May 22. He began a rehab playing assignment June 2 at Triple-A Omaha but played only seven games before the condition worsened.

Royals | Harvey Begins Rehab Assignment
Wed, 01 Jun 2005 19:11:44 -0700

Kansas City Royals 1B Ken Harvey (back) headed to Triple-A Omaha Wednesday, June 1, in order to begin a six-game minor league rehab assignment, according to Dick Kaegel of Royals.MLB.com. Harvey has been on the disabled list with a lower back strain.

Royals | Harvey May Resume Baseball Activities Soon
Wed, 25 May 2005 20:58:58 -0700

Updating previous reports, there is no timetable on Kansas City Royals 1B Ken Harvey's (back) return; however, he could resume baseball activities soon, according to ESPN.com. "Nothing real serious," interim manager Bob Schaefer said, after receiving the results of Harvey's MRI exam. "He needs time, and maybe not a long time. But there's no timetable."

Royals | Harvey Has MRI
Wed, 25 May 2005 06:40:47 -0700

The Kansas City Star reports Kansas City Royals 1B Ken Harvey (back) underwent an MRI on his ailing back May 24. Results are expected May 25.

Royals | Harvey DL Update
Sun, 22 May 2005 13:00:00 -0700

Updating previous items, Matt LaWell, of Royals.MLB.com, reports the placement of Kansas City Royals 1B Ken Harvey (back) on the 15-day disabled list was retroactive to Wednesday, May 18, when he last played.

Royals | Stairs Likely to See More At-Bats
Sun, 22 May 2005 12:39:16 -0700

Matt LaWell, of Royals.MLB.com, reports Kansas City Royals 1B/OF Matt Stairs will likely receive more playing due to the absence of 1B Ken Harvey (back), as Harvey is on the 15-day disabled list. Stairs started at first base and batted in the cleanup position Sunday, May 22.

Royals | Harvey’s Back Forces Him to DL
Sun, 22 May 2005 12:15:40 -0700

Updating previous items, Matt LaWell, of Royals.MLB.com, reports the Kansas City Royals placed 1B Ken Harvey (back) on the 15-day disabled list Sunday, May 22. Harvey has been dealing with a sore back for about two weeks, and is hitting only .129 (4-for-31) during the month of May. Since May 8, he's been able to bat only five times. The team isn't sure what is wrong with Harvey's back, but Harvey believes he'll get an MRI taken on it Monday, May 23.

Royals | Harvey Sidelined Again
Fri, 13 May 2005 02:35:16 -0700

The Kansas City Star reports Kansas City Royals DH Ken Harvey (back) missed his third straight game because of tightness in his back.

Royals | Harvey Scratched
Wed, 11 May 2005 01:50:41 -0700

The Kansas City Star reports Kansas City Royals DH Ken Harvey (back) was pulled from the lineup Tuesday, May 10 after his back tightened in batting practice. The extent of his injury was not immediately known.

Royals | Harvey Recalled
Thu, 28 Apr 2005 10:43:11 -0700

The Associated Press reports the Kansas City Royals recalled 1B Ken Harvey from Triple-A Omaha.

Royals | Harvey Optioned
Tue, 29 Mar 2005 13:14:54 -0800

The Associated Press reports the Kansas City Royals optioned 1B Ken Harvey to Triple-A Omaha.

Royals | Agree With Harvey
Fri, 04 Mar 2005 19:16:09 -0800

Royals.MLB.com reports the Kansas City Royals have agreed to terms with 1B Ken Harvey.

Royals | Harvey Out for the Year
Mon, 27 Sep 2004 08:36:05 -0700

Updating previous reports, Dick Kaegel, of Royals.MLB.com, reports Kansas City Royals DH Ken Harvey (knee) is out for the remainder of this season with a sprained medial collateral ligament in his right knee. Surgery is not believed to be required and Harvey should be ready for next season's spring training.

Royals | Harvey Sits
Sun, 19 Sep 2004 19:58:28 -0700

The Associated Press reports Kansas City Royals 1B/DH Ken Harvey (knee) sat out the team's game Sunday, Sept. 19, because of a right knee strain.

Royals | Harvey Improving
Mon, 30 Aug 2004 08:25:34 -0700

Dick Kaegel, of Royals.MLB.com, reports Kansas City Royals DH Ken Harvey (ribcage) was allowed to do some running for the first time since going on the DL. "I feel outstanding, ready to go," stated Harvey, though he still has a week from Sunday, August 29, before he is eligible to return from the DL.

Royals | Harvey to DL
Sun, 22 Aug 2004 15:16:33 -0700

Dick Kaegel, of Royals.MLB.com, reports Kansas City Royals 1B/DH Ken Harvey (rib cage) was placed on the 15-day disabled list Sunday, Aug. 22. Harvey strained his lower left oblique muscle in batting practice the day prior, and was also scratched from the lineup for that day's game.

Royals | Harvey Back in the Lineup
Fri, 13 Aug 2004 08:16:23 -0700

Dick Kaegel, of Royals.MLB.com, reports Kansas City Royals DH Ken Harvey (illness) was back in the starting lineup Thursday, August 12, after being forced out of the lineup the previous day with an upset stomach.

Royals | Harvey Scratched
Thu, 12 Aug 2004 11:43:32 -0700

Dick Kaegel, of Royals.MLB.com, reports Kansas City Royals DH Ken Harvey was not feeling well and was scratched from the lineup Wednesday, August 11, against the Chicago White Sox.

Royals | Harvey a Late Scratch
Sat, 17 Jul 2004 10:47:13 -0700

Dick Kaegel, of Royals.MLB.com, reports Kansas City Royals DH Ken Harvey (illness) was a late scratch from the team's game Friday, July 16, when he reported he did not feel well and had no energy after taking batting practice.

Royals | Harvey in Super Slump
Sun, 11 Jul 2004 18:01:57 -0700

David Ginsburg, of the Associated Press, reports Kansas City Royals 1B/DH Ken Harvey is in the midst of an 0-for-21 slump. Harvey went 0-for-5 Sunday, July 11, in the team's last game before the All-Star break.

Royals | Harvey Wins All-Star Nod
Mon, 05 Jul 2004 07:39:34 -0700

The Kansas City Star reports Kansas City Royals 1B Ken Harvey was named to his first American League All-Star team.

Royals | Harvey Survives Outfield Duty
Mon, 21 Jun 2004 10:17:10 -0700

Dick Kaegel, of Royals.MLB.com, reports Kansas City Royals DH Ken Harvey, playing left field for the team during interleague games in NL parks, satisfied manager Tony Pena enough that he would not be afraid to play Harvey in the outfield again.

Royals | Harvey To Left
Wed, 16 Jun 2004 03:05:11 -0700

The Kansas City Star reports Kansas City Royals 1B/DH Ken Harvey played left field Tuesday, June 15 against the Atlanta Braves, mainly because the game was in a National League ballpark where there is no designated hitter.

Royals | Harvey to Play LF Against NL
Tue, 15 Jun 2004 08:43:23 -0700

The Kansas City Star's David Boyce reports Kansas City Royals manager Tony Pena is seriously considering using Royals 1B/DH Ken Harvey in LF so he can have both Harvey and 1B/DH Mike Sweeney in the lineup at the same time when the Royals play at NL ballparks against the Atlanta Braves and the Philadelphia Phillies.

Royals | Harvey Injury Update
Tue, 08 Jun 2004 22:31:02 -0700

Updating previous items, Doug Tucker, of the Associated Press, reports Kansas City Royals 1B Ken Harvey (wrist, forearm) didn't play Tuesday, June 8, in order to rest his aching muscles two days after colliding with a teammate in the infield. Harvey was expected back Wednesday, June 9.

Royals | Harvey Hitting Streak at 15
Tue, 08 Jun 2004 08:24:23 -0700

Dick Kaegel, of Royals.MLB.com, reports Kansas City Royals 1B Ken Harvey extended his hitting streak to 15 games in Sunday, June 6's game against the Boston Red Sox.

Royals | Good News for Harvey
Mon, 07 Jun 2004 08:59:20 -0700

Updating previous reports, Dick Kaegel, of Royals.MLB.com, reports Kansas City Royals 1B Ken Harvey (forearm) suffered only a bruised forearm in his collision with RP Jason Grimsley Sunday, June 6. X-Rays were negative and Harvey is listed as day-to-day.

Royals | Harvey Injured in Collision; Taken for X-Rays
Sun, 06 Jun 2004 14:40:50 -0700

Doug Tucker, of the Associated Press, reports Kansas City Royals 1B Ken Harvey (wrist, forearm) was injured Sunday, June 6, when he collided with P Jason Grimsley during a game against the Boston Red Sox. Harvey had snared a bases-loaded groundball and was preparing to throw to home plate when the collision occurred. Harvey remained on the ground and appeared to be in considerable pain, but was later able to walk off the field and was taken to a hospital for X-rays on his right wrist and forearm.

Royals | Harvey Tied for AL Lead in Batting
Fri, 04 Jun 2004 07:14:09 -0700

Dana Wakiji, of Royals.MLB.com, reports Kansas City Royals DH Ken Harvey is tied for the AL lead in batting with Baltimore Orioles 3B Melvin Mora. Both Harvey and Mora are batting .379.

Royals | Harvey Extends Hit Streak to 12
Fri, 04 Jun 2004 07:13:44 -0700

Dana Wakiji, of Royals.MLB.com, reports Kansas City Royals DH Ken Harvey extended his hit streak to 12 games Thursday, June 3. Harvey went 3-for-4 in the team's victory over the Detroit Tigers.

Royals | Harvey Extends Hitting Streak
Thu, 03 Jun 2004 10:41:02 -0700

The Kansas City Star's Bob Dutton reports Kansas City Royals DH Ken Harvey extended his career-best hitting streak to 11 games against the Detroit Tigers Wednesday, June 2.

Royals | Harvey Assured Play Time Will Come
Fri, 05 Mar 2004 06:46:46 -0800

According to The Kansas City Star's Bob Dutton, Kansas City Royals 1B Ken Harvey could see at least 500 at-bats this season despite fierce competition at all of the spots he plays. "Harvey is going to have a huge year for this ballclub," Royals manager Tony Pena said. "Don't worry."

Royals | Harvey Returns
Thu, 14 Aug 2003 12:16:35 -0700

Robert Falkoff, of Royals.MLB.com, reports Kansas City Royals DH Ken Harvey (pectoral muscle) was back in the lineup August 13 against the New York Yankees.