Steve Geltz
RP FA
Sat 2/10/18 4:04 PM2 Comments

Geltz has been suspended for 100 games, Chris Cotillo of SB Nation reports.
EDGE Analysis
Geltz was suspended for his third positive test for a drug of abuse in violation of the Minor League Drug Prevention and Treatment Program. He joined the Phillies on a minor-league deal in January in hopes of winning a bullpen spot but now will be ineligble to pitch until late in the season.

Steve Geltz
RP FA
Tue 1/2/18 6:45 PM

Geltz agreed to a minor-league contract with the Phillies on Tuesday, Chris Cotillo of SB Nation reports.
EDGE Analysis
After latching on with the Dodgers prior to the 2017 campaign, Geltz proceeded to spend the entire season in the minors, posting a respectable 2.67 ERA and 29:12 K:BB across 27 innings of relief. He hasn't pitched in the majors since 2016 -- when he posted a 5.74 ERA across 26.2 innings with the Rays before being designated for assignment -- and figures to spend the year as organizational bullpen depth for the Phillies.

Steve Geltz
RP FA
Sat 1/7/17 2:48 PM

Geltz signed a minor league deal with the Dodgers on Saturday, Chris Cotillo of SB Nation reports.
EDGE Analysis
Geltz went from a good year in 2015 to being DFA'd by the Rays and outrighted by the Brewers in 2016, in case you need a reminder of the volatility of relievers. Geltz will likely work as organizational depth for the Dodgers bullpen.

Steve Geltz
RP FA
Wed 12/7/16 6:58 PM

Geltz declined his assignment to Triple-A and elected to become a free agent on Wednesday.
EDGE Analysis
This was a weird string of events, as the Brewers claimed Adam Walker, then DFA'd him to claim Geltz, then lost Walker on waivers and will now lose Geltz to free agency after designating him for assignment. He will look to catch on elsewhere as bullpen depth for 2017.

Steve Geltz
RP FA
Fri 12/2/16 2:35 PM

Geltz was outrighted to Triple-A Colorado Springs on Friday.
EDGE Analysis
The Brewers claimed the right-hander off waivers less than a week ago, but it seems that his career 4.23 ERA out of major league bullpens wasn't up to snuff of a player the Brewers wanted on their 40-man roster. If he sticks in the organization, he'll likely act as organizational bullpen depth.

Steve Geltz
RP FA
Mon 11/28/16 2:54 PM

Geltz was claimed off waivers by the Brewers on Monday.
EDGE Analysis
He has a 4.23 ERA and 23.1 percent strikeout rate in 104.1 big league innings, working primarily in mid-to-low leverage situations last year for the Rays. Look for him to pitch out of the middle of the Brewers' bullpen in 2017.

Steve Geltz
RP FA
Fri 11/18/16 6:35 PM

Geltz was designated for assignment by the Rays on Friday, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
EDGE Analysis
Geltz worked himself into a prominent role in the Rays' bullpen in 2015, making 70 appearances and even recording a couple saves, but he evidently fell out of favor within the organization with a lackluster showing in 2016. He will now be subjected to waivers.

Steve Geltz
RP FA
Mon 9/5/16 4:52 PM

Geltz was called up by the Rays on Sunday, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports
EDGE Analysis
Geltz made 22 appearances in relief for the Rays earlier this season, but posted a dreadful 6.86 ERA that easily could have been much worse, as he owns a .204 BABIP that led to a 8.53 FIP. Expanded rosters will allow the 28-year-old to return to the team, but look for the righty to be used primarily in low-leverage situations.

Steve Geltz
RP FA
Wed 8/31/16 1:55 PM

Geltz cleared waivers and was officially optioned to Triple-A Durham on Wednesday, the Tampa Bay Times' Marc Topkin reports.
EDGE Analysis
The Rays removed Geltz from the 40-man roster by designating him for assingment earlier this week, and he will remain with the club, providing organizational bullpen depth at Triple-A.

Steve Geltz
RP FA
Wed 8/31/16 12:32 AM

Geltz was designated for assignment on Monday.
EDGE Analysis
The move allows the Rays to clear a spot on the 40-man roster for Alex Cobb, who was activated from the 60-day DL as a corresponding move. After posting a decent season for the Rays in 2015, Geltz had a 6.86 ERA in 21 innings prior to being designated for assignment.