Jonathan Broxton RUMORS & NEWS

CBSSports.com "Reds setup man Jonathan Broxton has been placed on the 15-day disabled, retroactive to Friday, with a right elbow flexor mass strain, the club announced Saturday. As a corresponding move, right-hander Pedro Villarreal has been recalled from Triple-A Louisville. Broxton, 28, was used in..." June 15

Cincinnati Enquirer "Left-hander Sean Marshall felt fine today after his rehab outing with Triple-A Louisville yesterday. “I played catch from 90 feet,” he said. “My arm bounced back good.” He’ll throw in another game for Louisville tomorrow. Rather than start the game, as he did last night, he’ll be in the mix..." April 24

Cincinnati Enquirer "Jonathan Broxton and the Reds have an agreement on a multiyear deal, CBSSports.com's Jon Heyman reported, citing sources. From Heyman: The deal is believed to be for at least three years. An announcement is expected Wednesday. Broxton is expected to be the Reds closer, enabling them to..." November 28

Cincinnati Enquirer "The Reds are on the verge of landing a closer – a move that would clear the way for moving Aroldis Chapman to the starting rotation. Jonathan Broxton's agent, B.B. Abbott, said he has had substantial talks with the Reds about a multiyear deal. But he said the deal is not done. "It's more..." November 27

Royals Review "Players need roles. They need to know they're the leadoff hitter, the utility guy or one of the worst starting pitchers in the history of the game. This is especially true in the modern bullpen. You have your long man, mop-up guy, LOOGY, ROOGY, seventh inning guy who pitches with a lead, eighth..." August 01

Hardball Talk "You wouldn't think the Reds would need more bullpen help, what with Aroldis Chapman and Sean Marshall leading a relief corps that has the best ERA in baseball, but Ken Rosenthal of FOXSports.com reports that Cincinnati has acquired Jonathan Broxton from Kansas City. No word yet on the return for..." July 31

Kansas City Star "The Royals, until the end, held steady to their demand for a ready-now starting pitcher in return for veteran closer Jonathan Broxton before settling Tuesday for the best-available deal — two minor-league pitchers — just before the 3 p.m. deadline. "We tried to focus on bringing back a starting..." July 31

Dallas Morning News "With the market for starting pitching drying up in a hurry, the Texas Rangers could be turning their attention to the bullpen. According to a report by Yahoo! Sports' Jeff Passan, the Rangers are among a group of at least four teams to inquire about Colorado Rockies closer Rafael Betancourt,..." July 30

CBSSports.com "The Rangers, not finding the starting-pitching market to their liking, are looking at Royals closer Jonathan Broxton. Broxton would make a very nice set-up man. Joe Nathan has done a terrific job closing in Texas. The Rangers aren't in on Josh Johnson and there's a gaining belief the Rays..." July 29

ESPN.com "Sandy Alderson said the Mets are focused on acquiring relief help at the trade deadline, much more so than a righty bat. A major league source said one arm to which the Mets are paying close attention is Kansas City closer Jonathan Broxton." July 17

CBSSports.com "Jonathan Broxton, Yuniesky Betancourt, Jeff Francoeur and Jose Mijares will likely be available. GM Dayton Moore said the Royals aren't actively shopping those players, but expect to receive calls on them. Moore feels that the team is closer to being competitive, and wants major-league talent in..." July 13

Foxsports.com "The Kansas City Royals have signaled to teams that they are willing to move closer Jonathan Broxton, major league sources told FOXSports.com. The Royals entered Thursday with deficit of 7-1/2 games in the American League Central and 0.4 percent chance of reaching the playoffs, according to the..." July 06

Kansas City Star "Think you've seen everything? A strange and ultimately disappointing first week for the Royals closed Wednesday afternoon when they saw a one-run lead slip away in the 12th inning in a 5-4 loss to the Oakland A's. How it happened was, well, the sort of stuff that Ripley's usually..." April 12

Kansas City Star "It's been more than 11 months since Jonathan Broxton stood on a big-league mound in a save situation. And it's been four-plus years since the Royals operated without the security of having Joakim Soria when things get tight late in games. So, yes, it was a big deal Sunday when the Royals, even..." April 09

Kansas City Star "Jonathan Broxton will be first in line for save opportunities when the Royals open the season tonight under manager Ned Yost's newly-assigned bullpen roles. "It's just a label," Broxton said. "We've got some other guys down there who can run it up there and know what they're doing. Hopefully,..." April 06

Kansas City Star "Well, sure, Royals right-hander Greg Holland wants the ball in the ninth inning with the game on the line. "Everyone in the bullpen wants to be a closer," he said, "but it's a process. Someday, obviously, I'd love to close. Right now, that's not my job. Whatever situation you pitch in, you just..." March 22

Kansas City Star "The recruiting pitch included a Georgia hunting trip, one dead white-tail deer, and comedian Jeff Foxworthy. For Jonathan Broxton, a Georgia boy from tiny Waynesboro, an offseason day doesn't get much better. But for Broxton, the Royals' newest setup man, the free-agent selling points were..." December 01

Kansas City Star "When Royals general manager Dayton Moore cobbled together his offseason wish list, the first item may as well have been listed in bold, uppercase font: Acquire help in the starting rotation. But after getting left-hander Jonathan Sanchez in a trade and re-signing veteran lefty Bruce Chen, the..." November 30

Kansas City Star "The Royals, it appears, have added another veteran option to their cache of young bullpen arms. The club has agreed to a one-year deal with former Dodgers closer Jonathan Broxton, pending a physical, according to numerous reports. Terms of the deal were not immediately available." November 29

Los Angeles Times "Jonathan Broxton has ruled out the possibility of re-signing with the Dodgers, according to his agent, BB Abbott. "He will not be back in L.A.," Abbott wrote in a text message Monday morning. Abbott said Broxton is close to moving on. "He had multiple suitors and we should have something..." November 29

New York Daily News "We know what the Mets are seeking on the free agent market this winter: An affordable closer. We also know that Brad Lidge, Jonathan Broxton and Joe Nathan are available former All-Star closers. So what do those pitchers want? According to Broxton's agent, B.B. Abbott, the former Dodger is..." November 11

Los Angeles Times "And now what becomes of Jonathan Broxton? Broxton underwent minor right elbow surgery Monday to remove a bone spur and loose bodies, a procedure that, of course, was deemed successful. Broxton hasn't been seen on a pitching mound for the Dodgers since May 3, his 2010 season reduced to..." September 20

Los Angeles Times "So the mysterious bone bruise wasn't the problem after all. With his bruise healed but his pain persisting, sidelined closer Jonathan Broxton has decided to undergo a minor elbow operation Monday to shave down a bone spur and remove loose bodies. Broxton went on the disabled list in early..." September 17

Los Angeles Times "Jonathan Broxton has run out time. Now what happens to the big right-hander? In a shock to absolutely no one, Dodgers Manager Don Mattingly on Monday said Broxton would not pitch again this season. "It just doesn't seem like he's advanced far enough," Mattingly said. "He hasn't thrown off..." September 13

ESPN.com "Although it had become increasingly clear in recent weeks, it became official on Monday that erstwhile Los Angeles Dodgers closer Jonathan Broxton won't return this season, a fact that could mean he has pitched his last game for the team that originally drafted him in the second round nine years..." September 12

The Press-Enterprise "Jonathan Broxton was cleared to begin throwing on Monday night, and began doing so immediately. But it still figures to be a while before the reliever rejoins the active roster. Broxton, on the disabled list since May with a bone bruise in his right elbow, was cleared after a Monday examination..." August 10

L.A. Daily News "The Dodgers' distant hope of seeing Jonathan Broxton pitch again this season is still alive. Barely. Broxton was cleared to throw after seeing a doctor Monday night and will begin a progressive throwing program that, if it goes well, will get him back to pitching at full strength in about four..." August 10

L.A. Daily News "If there's one aspect the Dodgers might have going for themselves is the fact they're inching closer to bringing back some healthy bodies. Pitcher Jonathan Broxton, who landed on the disabled list May 6 because of a bone bruise on his right elbow, was expected to see a doctor Monday night to..." August 09

L.A. Daily News "The status of injured reliever Jonathan Broxton (right pitching elbow) and third baseman Casey Blake (neck) remained in limbo with neither player reporting progress Monday. Broxton, on the disabled list since May 4, did arm exercises in the clubhouse Monday but isn't ready to resume..." July 19

Los Angeles Times "Yet more evidence the Dodgers roll on per usual, bankruptcy or no: Jonathan Broxton, thought to be ready to return this weekend, has been shut down for another three weeks after his elbow flared up again. Presumably, the bone bruise became irritated. Things are so bad with Broxton, Dodgers..." June 29

The Press-Enterprise "Ready or not, Casey Blake was back in the Dodgers' starting lineup. After starting just twice in the previous 13 games because of ongoing neck stiffness, and being limited to pinch-hitting duties in the past five, Blake started at third base Sunday. He went 0 for 4, but handled a couple of..." June 27

L.A. Daily News "The Dodgers might have to wait a little longer to get their closer back. Jonathan Broxton suffered what appears to be a setback Saturday when he felt pain in his elbow playing catch in Single-A Rancho Cucamonga, manager Don Mattingly said. "He felt stiffness in the same spot," Mattingly..." June 27

Los Angeles Times "Jonathan "Big Boy" Broxton made an encouraging first rehab start, but don't expect him to be handed his closer's role when he returns. Seems he's going to have to earn it a tad, or at least prove he deserves to be back at the end of the bullpen. Which seems only right, considering he hasn't..." June 24

L.A. Daily News "As far as first time outs go, the Dodgers had to be thrilled with the reports on Jonathan Broxton's inning of work at Triple-A Albquerque on Tuesday. Forget the results: one hit, one run and two strikeouts. The Dodgers were focused more on the consistent 97 and 98 mph readings on the radar gun,..." June 23

ESPN.com "The Los Angeles Dodgers plan for Jonathan Broxton eventually to resume his role as the team's closer, manager Don Mattingly said before Wednesday's game with the Detroit Tigers. He added that he believes Broxton's struggles in the role earlier this year were due to the right-elbow injury that..." June 23

The Press-Enterprise "For the first time in nearly six weeks, Jonathan Broxton took the mound at Dodger Stadium on Tuesday afternoon. The audience? Manager Don Mattingly , pitching coach Rick Honeycutt and trainer Stan Conte, among others, to watch Broxton throw a simulated simulated game to Dodgers hitters -- they..." June 15

Los Angeles Times "When Jonathan Broxton returns from the disabled list in a month or so, he could do so in a new role. Vicente Padilla gave up a run on Sunday but earned his second save in the Dodgers' 4-2 victory over the New York Mets at Citi Field. Manager Don Mattingly said that if Padilla pitches well, he..." May 09

Los Angeles Times "Turns out that wait on Jonathan Broxton was an entire day. The Dodgers decided to place Broxton and his "barky" elbow on the 15-day disabled list Friday before their game with the New York Mets and recalled right-hander Kenley Jansen from double-A Chattanooga. Broxton struggled throughout..." May 06

MLB.com "Dodgers closer Jonathan Broxton will not need surgery on his right elbow and will not be placed on the disabled list for the time being. The Los Angeles Times quoted Broxton's agent saying an MRI revealed a bone spur and a bruise, but the club will wait to see how he responds to treatment..." May 06

L.A. Daily News "The pending results of an MRI exam on Jonathan Broxton's right elbow likely will dictate whether the Dodgers' erratic closer lands on the disabled his for the first time of his career. Dodgers manager Don Mattingly said he and pitching coach Rick Honeycutt were in the video room before..." May 05

Los Angeles Times "Dodgers Manager Don Mattingly was watching videotape of his closer, Jonathan Broxton, on Wednesday morning, seeking clues to Broxton's inability to throw strikes the night before, when team trainer Stan Conte walked into the room. "You don't need to look at tape anymore," Mattingly said Conte..." May 05

The Press-Enterprise "The morning after he was yanked from Tuesday's game after throwing eight straight balls, Jonathan Broxton admitted to the Dodgers that he's been experiencing right elbow pain. "Brox came in today and complained about some stuff," Dodgers manager Don Mattingly said before Wednesday's 5-1 loss to..." May 05

Los Angeles Times "On the morning after, he finally 'fessed up. So now what? Confirming what many suspected after his odd, labored performance Tuesday night, closer Jonathan Broxton finally admitted to the Dodgers on Wednesday morning that he was hurting. The Dodgers immediately shut him down and quickly..." May 04

The Press-Enterprise "Jonathan Broxton entered Tuesday night's game to some boos, even though he'd pitched a 1-2-3 ninth for his seventh save the night before against the Chicago Cubs. When he left, quicker and messier than anticipated, the boos were louder, and his immediate future may have been murkier. After..." May 04

L.A. Daily News "Andre Ethier hit one ball on the screws Tuesday night in a quest to extend his hitting streak. That ball was snagged by Chicago Cubs second baseman Darwin Barney in the eighth inning, and Ethier was thrown out. Fortunately for Ethier, one of the softer hit balls landed safely in right field..." May 04

Los Angeles Times "The numbers indicate otherwise, but Jonathan Broxton says he's close to being the pitcher who early last season was among the dominant closers in baseball. A pitcher who: •Converted 18 consecutive save opportunities. •Had an earned-run average of 0.83 through June 26. •Earned the save..." April 29

Los Angeles Times "Manager Don Mattingly made it clear Tuesday that Jonathan Broxton was the Dodgers' full-time closer. But when the speculation about Broxton's role resurfaced a day later, Mattingly did little to dispel suspicions that the team would switch to a closer by committee. Questions about Broxton's..." April 28

Los Angeles Times "While the Dodgers were on the other side of their country, their general manager went on a Los Angeles-based morning radio program and caused a commotion. Sound familiar? Visiting the same show on which he called out Matt Kemp last April, General Manager Ned Colletti said he was concerned..." April 27

Orange County Register "No closer can be expected to get six outs, but Jonathan Broxton blew the save and the game just the same, 5-4 Marlins in Miami this evening. Yes, Jamey Carroll's two-out error on what would have been the game-ending grounder allowed the tying run to score, and yes, Jerry Sands misjudged a fly..." April 26

Los Angeles Times "Four games into the new season, Dodgers closer Jonathan Broxton has three saves — more than he had last year until May 9. But Broxton has already served up two home runs, loud and unsettling reminders of how he went from closing in the All-Star game last year to losing his job at the end of..." April 05