Introduction
Chaz Daniel Roe (born October 9, 1986) is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Atlanta Braves of Major League Baseball (MLB). He previously played for the Arizona Diamondbacks and New York Yankees.
Career
Roe attended Lafayette High School in Lexington, Kentucky. In 2004 as a high school player, Roe was considered by Baseball America to be the number 35 prospect in the United States. He was selected by the Colorado Rockies in the first round (32nd overall) of the 2005 Major League Baseball Draft.
On September 3, 2010, he was called up to the majors for the first time but he did not appear in any games. On December 2, 2010, Roe was traded to the Seattle Mariners for José López. He was designated for assignment by Seattle on June 29, 2011, after recording a 6.41 ERA with Triple-A Tacoma.
Roe signed a minor league contract for the 2013 season with the Arizona Diamondbacks. He made his MLB debut with the Diamondbacks on July 1. He was called up on August 24, 2013, to replace J.J. Putz
On November 1, 2013, Roe was claimed off of waivers by the Texas Rangers He was designated for assignment on January 29, 2014. He elected free agency on February 5, 2014. He signed a minor league deal with the Miami Marlins on February 6, 2014. The Marlins traded Roe to the New York Yankees for cash considerations on August 31. He was designated for assignment on September 21, 2014. On September 23, 2014, Roe was claimed off of waivers by the Pittsburgh Pirates.
Baltimore Orioles
On December 12, 2014, Roe was signed to a minor league contract by the Baltimore Orioles. On July 29, 2016, Roe was designated for assignment.
Atlanta Braves
On August 7, 2016, Roe was claimed off waivers by the Atlanta Braves.
Awards/Honors
- 2008 Texas League Pitcher of the Week
- 2007 California League Pitcher of the Week
- 2005 Pioneer League Post-Season All-Star On July 29, 2016, Roe was designated for assignment.
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