Justin Lehr, SP, Cincinnati Reds

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Reds | Lehr outrighted
Fri, 06 Nov 2009 15:41:42 -0800

CBSSports.com reports the Cincinnati Reds outrighted SP Justin Lehr to the minors Friday, Nov. 6.

Reds | Maloney done for the year
Wed, 30 Sep 2009 19:50:28 -0700

John Fay, of The Cincinnati Enquirer, reports Cincinnati Reds SP Matt Maloney (finger) will be shut down for the season because of a blister on the tip of his middle finger. SP Justin Lehr will now start in place of Maloney Thursday, Oct. 1.

Reds | Lehr earns win Saturday
Sun, 27 Sep 2009 09:42:44 -0700

Cincinnati Reds SP Justin Lehr allowed four runs on six hits over five innings Saturday, Sept. 26, against the Houston Astros, according to The Associated Press. He walked two and struck out four, improving to 5-2 on the season.

Reds | Lehr's next turn in rotation to be skipped
Sun, 20 Sep 2009 12:24:54 -0700

The Cincinnati Enquirer's Tom Groeschen reports that Cincinnati Reds SP Justin Lehr will have his next turn in the starting rotation skipped in order to give him more rest. Lehr told pitching coach Dick Pole that he had made "something like 41 starts" between winter ball and this season, according to manager Dusty Baker.

Reds | Lehr allows five homers Wednesday
Wed, 16 Sep 2009 20:16:30 -0700

The Associated Press reports Cincinnati Reds SP Justin Lehr tied a team record by surrendering five home runs in a no-decision against the Houston Astros Wednesday, Sept. 16. He gave up 11 hits and five runs while walking one and striking out six in the game.

Reds | Lehr the loser Friday
Fri, 11 Sep 2009 19:46:26 -0700

The Associated Press reports Cincinnati Reds SP Justin Lehr (4-2) allowed five runs and five hits in 4 2/3 innings to lose to the Chicago Cubs Friday, Sept. 11.

Reds | Lehr feeling fine
Wed, 09 Sep 2009 15:26:31 -0700

MLB.com's Mark Sheldon reports Cincinnati Reds SP Justin Lehr (groin) threw a bullpen session Wednesday, Sept. 9, and was feeling fine. He is likely to start against the Chicago Cubs Friday, Sept. 11. SP Johnny Cueto will receive extra rest and start Saturday, Sept. 12. SP Homer Bailey will pitch Sunday, Sept. 13.

Reds | Rotation shuffled due to Lehr's injury
Mon, 07 Sep 2009 05:54:32 -0700

The Associated Press reports Cincinnati Reds SP Justin Lehr (groin) has a slight groin pull and will defer his start Monday, Sept. 7, to SP Homer Bailey. SP Matt Maloney will be called up to make the start Tuesday, Sept. 8.

Reds | Lehr victorious Thursday
Thu, 27 Aug 2009 14:39:50 -0700

The Associated Press reports Cincinnati Reds SP Justin Lehr (3-1) pitched into the eighth inning to beat the Milwaukee Brewers Thursday, Aug. 27. He struck out a career-high seven in 7 2/3 innings in the game. Lehr allowed five straight hitters to reach base in the first but bounced back to pitch into the eighth inning.

Reds | Wells to start Wednesday
Tue, 25 Aug 2009 14:59:15 -0700

MLB.com's Mark Sheldon reports Cincinnati Reds P Kip Wells will start Wednesday, Aug. 26, with SP Justin Lehr starting Thursday, Aug. 27.

Reds | Lehr suffers loss Saturday
Sun, 23 Aug 2009 09:46:19 -0700

Cincinnati Reds SP Justin Lehr allowed six runs on eight hits and three walks over five innings Saturday, Aug. 22, against the Pittsburgh Pirates, according to The Associated Press. He was tagged with the loss, falling to 2-1 on the season.

Reds | Lehr misses going 3-for-3
Mon, 17 Aug 2009 03:13:18 -0700

The Associated Press reports Cincinnati Reds SP Justin Lehr was denied his third win in his last three starts Sunday, Aug. 16, against the Washington Nationals. Lehr allowed six hits and three runs with two strikeouts in six innings. He didn't walk anybody, but he did hit a batter as the Reds lost 5-4.

Reds | Lehr contains Cards
Wed, 12 Aug 2009 05:44:56 -0700

The Associated Press reports Cincinnati Reds SP Justin Lehr allowed a run on 11 hits and a walk in six innings to beat the St. Louis Cardinals Tuesday, Aug. 11.

Reds | Lehr to start Tuesday
Mon, 10 Aug 2009 10:48:15 -0700

John Fay, of The Cincinnati Enquirer, reports Cincinnati Reds SP Justin Lehr will stay in the rotation and start Tuesday, Aug. 11.

Reds | Lehr tosses complete game Wednesday
Wed, 05 Aug 2009 20:30:03 -0700

The Associated Press reports Cincinnati Reds SP Justin Lehr (1-0) threw his first complete game against the Chicago Cubs Wednesday, Aug. 5. He gave up four hits and won his first game since May of 2006. Lehr threw 117 pitches and walked one and struck out four in the game.

Reds | Lehr wild in debut
Fri, 31 Jul 2009 19:51:46 -0700

The Associated Press reports Cincinnati Reds SP Justin Lehr walked a career-high six batters in his first career start Friday, July 31, against the Colorado Rockies. He gave up four hits and six walks in five innings for a no-decision.

Reds | Lehr's contract purchased
Fri, 31 Jul 2009 11:35:22 -0700

CBSSports.com reports the Cincinnati Reds purchased the contract of SP Justin Lehr from the minors Friday, July 31.

Reds | Lehr to start Friday
Thu, 30 Jul 2009 15:22:44 -0700

Contrary to a previous item, Mark Sheldon, of MLB.com, reports Cincinnati Reds SP Justin Lehr will make his major league debut Friday, July 30, against the Colorado Rockies. He is 13-3 with a 3.31 ERA in the minors this year.

Reds | Lehr will not start Friday
Thu, 30 Jul 2009 12:05:24 -0700

John Fay, of The Cincinnati Enquirer, reports Cincinnati Reds SP Justin Lehr will not make the start Friday, July 31.

Reds | Lehr starting Triple-A All-Star Game
Wed, 15 Jul 2009 07:54:59 -0700

MiLB.com's Jared Ravich reports Cincinnati Reds SP Justin Lehr will start for the International League All-Stars.

Reds | Lehr acquired from Philadelphia
Sat, 23 May 2009 12:21:13 -0700

The Cincinnati Reds have acquired P Justin Lehr from the Philadelphia Phillies, in exchange for cash considerations, according to ESPN.com.

Phillies | Seven sent to minor league camp
Mon, 09 Mar 2009 22:50:10 -0700

The Philadelphia Inquirer reports Philadelphia Phillies P Yorman Bazardo, P Justin Lehr, IF Ozzie Chavez, IF Anthony Hewitt, IF Terry Tiffee, OF Jeremy Slayden and OF Chris Walker were reassigned to the minor league camp.

Phillies | Sign five to minor league deals
Thu, 18 Dec 2008 07:34:58 -0800

Updating a previous item, The Sports Network reports the Philadelphia Phillies signed RP Dave Borkowski (Astros), P Justin Lehr (Reds), 3B Terry Tiffee (Dodgers), IF J.J. Furmaniak (Athletics) and RP Blaine Neal (Tigers) to minor league contracts with invitations to Spring Training Wednesday, Dec. 17. Terms of the deals were not disclosed.

Phillies | Lehr signs
Thu, 18 Dec 2008 07:18:59 -0800

The Sports Network reports the Philadelphia Phillies signed free-agent P Justin Lehr (Reds) to a minor league contract with an invitation to Spring Training Wednesday, Dec. 17. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.

Phillies | Invite 10 non-roster players to Spring Training
Wed, 17 Dec 2008 11:28:40 -0800

Alden Gonzalez, of MLB.com, reports the Philadelphia Phillies invited P Dave Borkowski, P Justin Lehr, RP Blaine Neal, RP Mike Koplove, IF Mike Cervenak, 3B Terry Tiffee, IF Andy Tracy, OF Chris Walker, IF Ozzie Chavez and IF J.J. Furmaniak to Spring Training next year.

Reds | Lehr's contract sold
Sun, 25 May 2008 12:12:56 -0700

The Cincinnati Reds have sold the contract of P Justin Lehr to Doosan of the Korean Professional League, according to USAToday.com.

Reds | Lehr loses perfect game
Tue, 08 Apr 2008 09:05:40 -0700

MiLB.com's Danny Wild reports Cincinnati Reds SP Justin Lehr had a perfect game in the eighth inning at Triple-A Louisville Monday, April 7. He allowed a homer after recording the first out in the eighth, which was the only baserunner he allowed in eight innings.

Reds | Lehr assigned to minor league camp
Fri, 14 Mar 2008 15:00:19 -0700

USAToday.com reports the Cincinnati Reds have assigned P Justin Lehr to their minor league camp.

Reds | Lehr will be invited to camp
Wed, 05 Dec 2007 17:04:50 -0800

John Fay, of The Cincinnati Enquirer, reports Cincinnati Reds P Justin Lehr will be a non-roster invitee to the major league camp in Spring Training.

Mariners | Lehr sent to minor league camp
Sun, 01 Apr 2007 00:40:35 -0700

Seattle Mariners RP Justin Lehr has been assigned to minor league camp, according to USAToday.com.

Mariners | Lehr invited to spring training
Thu, 25 Jan 2007 08:26:46 -0800

Mariners.MLB.com reports the Seattle Mariners have invited RP Justin Lehr to spring training as a non-roster player.

Brewers | Lehr outrighted
Thu, 25 May 2006 13:20:35 -0700

The Seattle Post-Intelligencer reports the Milwaukee Brewers outrighted RP Justin Lehr to Triple-A Nashville.

Brewers | Lehr designated for assignment
Tue, 23 May 2006 09:23:47 -0700

The Seattle Post-Intelligencer reports Milwaukee Brewers RP Justin Lehr was designated for assignment.

Brewers | Yost makes Wise choice at set-up
Sat, 08 Apr 2006 23:22:24 -0700

The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel's Tom Haudricourt reports Milwaukee Brewers RP Matt Wise is being penciled in as CL Derrick Turnbow's set-up guy for the time being. "Probably, right now," said Brewers MAN Ned Yost. "He deserves it for what he did the last two years. He earned that spot. But he's not going to pitch five days in a row in the eighth inning. We have Danny Kolb and Jose Capellan and Justin Lehr."

Brewers | Lehr safe bet to make team
Sun, 26 Mar 2006 17:15:16 -0800

Drew Olson, of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, reports Milwaukee Brewers RP Justin Lehr is considered a safe bet to make the final 25-man roster after having a strong camp thus far.

Brewers | Lehr Signed
Mon, 13 Feb 2006 16:19:58 -0800

The Milwaukee Brewers announced the team signed RP Justin Lehr to a one-year deal.

Brewers | Lehr Recalled
Sun, 28 Aug 2005 00:44:50 -0700

Associated Press reports the Milwaukee Brewers have recalled P Justin Lehr from Triple-A Nashville.

Brewers | Lehr Optioned
Fri, 26 Aug 2005 15:17:02 -0700

SportsTicker reports the Milwaukee Brewers optioned RP Justin Lehr to Triple-A Nashville.

Brewers | Lehr Called Up
Wed, 20 Jul 2005 07:52:56 -0700

The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports the Milwaukee Brewers called up RP Justin Lehr from Triple-A Nashville.

Brewers | Lehr Optioned
Thu, 31 Mar 2005 05:36:49 -0800

USA TODAY.com reports the Milwaukee Brewers optioned P Justin Lehr to Triple-A Nashville.

Brewers | Lehr Fighting for Final Spot in Bullpen
Wed, 30 Mar 2005 02:33:08 -0800

Associated Press reports Milwaukee Brewers P Justin Lehr is fighting for the final job in the bullpen.

Brewers | Lehr Agrees to Terms
Tue, 08 Feb 2005 20:17:27 -0800

The Seattle Post-Intelligencer reports the Milwaukee Brewers agreed to terms on a one-year contract with P Justin Lehr Tuesday, Feb. 8. Financial terms were not disclosed.

Brewers | Lehr Acquired
Wed, 15 Dec 2004 15:00:36 -0800

The Sports Network reports the Milwaukee Brewers acquired P Justin Lehr and OF Nelson Cruz from the Oakland Athletics in exchange for IF Keith Ginter.

Athletics | Lehr Recalled
Tue, 07 Sep 2004 22:26:18 -0700

Janie McCauley, of the Associated Press, reports the Oakland Athletics recalled RP Justin Lehr from Triple-A Sacramento Tuesday, Sept. 7.

Athletics | Lehr Optioned
Tue, 24 Aug 2004 13:50:33 -0700

SportsTicker reports the Oakland Athletics optioned P Justin Lehr to Triple-A Sacramento.

Athletics | Lehr Could Be Sent Down
Mon, 16 Aug 2004 05:47:24 -0700

The Contra Costa Times's Joe Stiglich reports Oakland Athletics P Justin Lehr could be sent to the minors when RP Arthur Rhodes comes off the disabled list.

Athletics | Lehr Debuts
Mon, 21 Jun 2004 10:43:59 -0700

Mychael Urban, of Athletics.MLB.com, reports Oakland Athletics P Justin Lehr made his major league debut Sunday, June 20, facing the heart of the Chicago Cubs' batting order -- OF Moises Alou, OF Sammy Sosa and 3B Aramis Ramirez -- and retiring all three in order.

Athletics | Lehr Won't Be Thrown To Fire
Fri, 18 Jun 2004 06:57:41 -0700

The San Jose Mercury News's Laurence Miedema reports Oakland Athletics P Justin Lehr won't be subjected to closing games just yet, even though the bullpen is in disarray. While with Triple-A Sacramento, Lehr was one of the team's top bullpen pitchers.

Athletics | Lehr Recalled
Thu, 17 Jun 2004 19:38:03 -0700

Mychael Urban, of Athletics.MLB.com, reports the Oakland Athletics recalled RP Justin Lehr from Triple-A Sacramento Thursday, June 17. Lehr, who served as the closer in Sacramento, won't be used in save situations for the time being, if at all, according to Oakland pitching coach Curt Young.

Athletics | Lehr Optioned
Sun, 21 Mar 2004 16:12:32 -0800

USAToday.com reports the Oakland Athletics optioned P Justin Lehr to Triple-A Sacramento.