| Date | News |
| 9/01/10 | Baldelli was recalled from AAA. |
| 7/19/10 | Baldelli signed a minor league deal with the Rays and was assigned to Class A. |
| 3/03/10 | Baldelli has accepted a job with the Rays as a special assistant. It is unlikely that he will play for any team this year but stated he is not ready to retire. |
| 11/06/09 | Baldelli filed for free agency on Thursday. |
| 10/08/09 | Baldelli is not on the Sox' ALDS roster as he continues to recover from a hip flexor strain he suffered last Friday. He should be healed in time for the ALCS if the Sox can knock off the Angels. |
| 8/21/09 | Activated from the DL. |
| 8/07/09 | The Red Sox put Baldelli on the 15-day DL today with a bruised left ankle. |
| 5/30/09 | Baldelli left Saturday's game with a left knee contusion. |
| 5/28/09 | Baldelli is still dealing with hamstring issues that may be related to his rare cellular disorder, |
| 5/26/09 | Baldelli left Monday's game with an injured hamstring. |
| 5/07/09 | Red Sox activated Baldelli from the 15-day disabled list. |
| 5/02/09 | Baldelli will play in a minor league game as a designated hitter early next week. He could be back when eligible on may 6. |
| 4/21/09 | Red Sox placed Baldelli on the 15-day disabled list with a strained left hamstring. |
| 4/20/09 | Baldelli left Monday's game with a mild right hamstring strain. Consider him day-to-day for now. |
| 2/18/09 | Baldelli did not participate in a team running drill on Tuesday. The Red Sox are trying to preserve him from burning out this spring. He could be a nice sleeper for 2009. |
| 12/18/08 | A Rhode Island TV station is reporting that Baldelli was misdiagnosed last year with mitochondrial disorder. Instead, he has channelopathy, which is a treatable disease. "It's definitely an encouraging development," Baldelli told the St. Petersburg Times from his Rhode Island home. "Knowing this is a treatable condition, I feel this is a very positive thing for me and my baseball career. With this less-severe diagnosis, I hope to be on the field on a much more regular basis." |
| 11/03/08 | Baldelli filed for free agency on Friday. |
| 10/03/08 | Baldelli is in tonight's starting lineup as the DH for the Rays. “My body started feeling better,” Baldelli said. “It’s not like I’m feeling like my old self again, but I feel good enough to get out there and play. I think I feel all the same symptoms, except probably not as severe as they were. They’re to the point where they’re not hindering me getting out on the field.” |
| 9/26/08 | Baldelli this week was diagnosed with a form of Muscular Dystrophy called Mitochondrial Myopathy. Baldelli's neurologist believes the he'll be able to continue his career, but he doesn't think his speed will come all of the way back. |
| 8/11/08 | Baldelli was activated from the DL when Carl Crawford was placed on the DL. He started Sunday but will likely be limited to part-time duties due to his mitochondrial disorder. |
| 8/04/08 | Baldelli completed his rehab assignment Sunday and will meet with the team this week. Baldelli said evertyhing went well during his rehab assignment. If Baldelli is activated, he is only expected to be a part-time player. |
| 6/30/08 | Baldelli completed his rehab assignment at Class A and will meet with team officials this week to determine the next step. |
| 5/30/08 | Baldelli played in an extended spring training game Thursday for the first time all season. The team is still hopeful Baldelli will be able to contribute to the major league squad this season. |
| 3/28/08 | Baldelli was placed on the 60-day DL, meaning he will miss at least the first two months of the season with his mitochondrial disorder. |
| 3/12/08 | Baldelli will begin the season on the DL with a condition with causes constant fatigue. He will be sidelined for an indefinite period of time. |
| 3/10/08 | Baldelli has not played in a spring training game since last Tuesday. He is not expected to play Monday and the team does not know when he will be able to return. Baldelli is a late-round high risk, high reward player. |
| 9/14/07 | The Rays officially announced Thursday that Baldelli is out for the remainder of the season. Baldelli has been out for the last four months with a hamstring injury. |
| 9/01/07 | The Devil Rays don't expect full results from the tests Baldelli has been undergoing until possibly Wednesday. It is unlikely he'll will return this season. |
| 8/25/07 | Baldelli has been shut down on his rehab assignment due to general soreness. It is possible that Baldelli may not return in 2007. |
| 8/20/07 | Baldelli will begin a five-game rehab assignment this Monday and could be activated from the DL this weekend. |
| 6/22/07 | Baldelli was transferred to the 60-day DL and now is definitely out until the middle of July. |
| 6/22/07 | Baldelli underwent an MRI on Thursday after re-injuring his hamstring. The MRI did not reveal a tear, but could be sidelined for another month with his injury. |
| 6/19/07 | Baldelli was expected to rejoin the Devil Rays on Friday. However, he re-aggravated his hamstring strain in a rehab game on Monday. There is no timetable for his return. |
| 6/11/07 | Baldelli appeared in an extended spring training game on Saturday and could begin a rehab assignment as early as this weekend. |
| 6/07/07 | Baldelli could return to game action in extended spring training as early as this weekend. |
| 5/30/07 | Baldelli's recovery for a strained hamstring is going well. The team expects Baldelli to be playing in games in the next 10-14 days. The team did not specify whether the games would be on a rehab assignment or in the majors. |
| 5/18/07 | Baldelli was placed on the DL Thursday with a strained hamstring. |
| 5/16/07 | The slumping Baldelli left Tuesday's game with a hamstring strain. He will be re-evaluated on Wednesday and is day-to-day. |
| 5/14/07 | Baldelli is in the midst of a horrible 1-39 slump. He is too good of a hitter for this to last too much longer. Fantasy owners should reserve him until he breaks out of the slump. |
| 4/27/07 | Baldelli left Thursday's game with a bruised knee and is unlikely to play Friday night. It is just another in a long line of injuries Baldelli has suffered in his young career. Consider him day-to-day. |
| 4/02/07 | Baldelli will be limited to DH action during the first week of the season. He suffered a strained hamstring last week and the team doesn't want him to run in the outfield just yet. He stated that he felt well enough to return to the OF, but the club decided to wait another while before he goes back out into the field. |
| 3/22/07 | Baldelli missed Wednesday's spring game after leaving Tuesday's game early with a tight hamstring. Baldelli will sit out at least a few more games. |
| 8/08/06 | Baldelli sat out his fifth straight game Monday with his sore right hamstring. He missed 59 games earlier this season with an injured left hamstring. Baldelli could return to the lineup Tuesday but would likely sit out Wednesday as manager Joe Maddon wants to give him day games after night games off to keep him fresh. |
| 8/05/06 | Baldelli missed his second straight game Friday with a sore hamstring. Manager Joe Maddon said Baldelli might return Saturday but Baldelli was not as optimistic. |
| 8/02/06 | Baldelli left Tuesday's game after getting hit on the bicep with a pitch. He is expected to start Wednesday's game. |
| 6/21/06 | Baldelli finally appears healthy and has been hitting well since coming off the DL. He is batting .370 in his 12 games this season with two home runs and five doubles. |
| 6/07/06 | Baldelli was activated from the DL after Tuesday's game and is expected to be in the starting lineup for Wednesday's game. He hit .407 with four RBI in 12 games on his rehab assignment. |
| 5/23/06 | Baldelli headed to AAA Monday to begin a 20-day rehab assignment. He will play right field during the rehab, so he will have less outfield ground to cover. |
| 5/17/06 | Baldelli could begin a minor league rehab assignment next week if he does not experience any setbacks with his strained hamstring in extended spring training. Once he begins his rehab assignment, it will likely last two to three weeks. |
| 5/05/06 | Baldelli suffered another setback Wednesday and manager Joe Maddon said it could be weeks before Baldelli returns. |
| 5/03/06 | Baldelli has begun taking ground balls at first base and could see time at first when he returns from the DL. This is good news for fantasy owners as it will give Baldelli position flexibility and may be able to keep him healthy. |
| 5/01/06 | Baldelli's return is again up in the air as he skipped a rehab start with more soreness in his injured hamstring. |
| 4/26/06 | Baldelli played in his first extended spring training game Tuesday. He is expected to play in two more extended spring training games before heading to AA for a rehab assignment. The Devil Rays have tentatively scheduled his return for May 5th. |
| 4/21/06 | Manager Joe Maddon said that Baldelli is recovering well from his strained hamstring. However, Baldelli has yet to play in any rehab games so his return is still a ways off. |
| 4/01/06 | Baldelli was placed on the DL. |
| 3/28/06 | Baldelli could be held out of the lineup for the first week of the season. He is struggling with a sore hamstring on top of recovering from elbow and knee surgery. |
| 3/25/06 | Baldelli was held out of Friday's game with a sore hamstring. He was expected to make his debut in centerfield. He is still recovering from knee and elbow surgery. |
| 1/19/06 | The 24-year old Baldelli is recovering from elbow surgery and may be ready in time for Opening Day. |
| 11/11/05 | Baldelli signed a contract with the Devil Rays Thursday that guarantees him $9 million over three years and could be worth $32 million for six seasons. |
| 6/22/05 | Baldelli's Tommy John surgery is set for Thursday. He is expected to need 8-9 months to recover from the operation. He should be OK for the 2006 season. |
| 6/16/05 | Rocco Baldelli undergo Tommy John surgery on his right elbow and will not play this season. If all goes well, Baldelli could be ready for spring training next season. |
| 6/15/05 | Baldelli injured his elbow while working out at extended spring training and could require Tommy John surgery. If surgery is required, Baldelli will miss the remainder of the season. Baldelli has not played in a game this season after tearing his ACL over the winter. |
| 5/18/05 | Baldelli has begun playing games at extended spring training. |
| 4/20/05 | Baldelli was moved to the 60-day DL to make room for John Webb on the 40-man roster. Baldelli is expected to be out until the All-Star break. |
| 4/02/05 | Baldelli continues to rehab a torn ligament in his knee. He is expected to return around the All-Star break. |
| 11/05/04 | Baldelli will miss 6-9 months after having his torn left ACL repaired today. |
| 9/02/04 | Baldelli is expected to DH while he continues to recover from his strained quadricep. |
| 9/01/04 | Baldelli was activated from the DL. |
| 8/30/04 | Baldelli will be activated on Wednesday and should be able to resume playing in the outfield immediately. |
| 8/14/04 | Baldelli was placed on the DL with a strained quadriceps. |
| 7/07/04 | Baldelli extended his hitting streak to nine games Tuesday with a 4-5 effort. The hitting streak has raised his average above .300 for the first time all season. Baldelli appears to be in line for a big second half. |
| 7/04/04 | The Rays decided to give Baldelli one more day off yesterday to rest his strained thigh. He should be back in the mix today. |
| 6/14/04 | Baldelli missed Sunday's game with his sprained thumb. The Devil Rays are unsure how long Baldelli will be out but they hope to have him back by midweek or so. |
| 6/13/04 | Baldelli missed Saturday's game with a sprained thumb. He is listed as day-to-day. |
| 6/09/04 | Baldelli missed Tuesday's game with food poisoning but is expected to be in the lineup on Wednesday. |
| 5/28/04 | Baldelli has an eight-game hitting streak during which he is hitting .375. Baldelli also has been the DH the last three games due to tightness in his quad but is expected to return to center on Friday. |
| 5/26/04 | Baldelli was the designated hitte for the Devil Rays after experiencing tightness in his quadricep. He may not play the field in the next few games but should still remain in your fantasy lineup. |
| 5/05/04 | Baldelli is suffering from neck stiffness that relegated him to DH on Monday and to the bench on Tuesday. He was able to pinch hit on Tuesday and is listed as day-to-day. |
| 4/19/04 | The slumping Baldelli was dropped to ninth in the Devil Rays' order Sunday. Baldelli went 0-3 Sunday and is hitting just .195 to start the season. |
| 1/28/04 | According to the Tampa Tribune, Baldelli gained 15 pounds of muscle from last year and is much stronger than he has been in the past. In addition, he had laser corrective eye surgery and no longer needs glasses or contacts, which bothered him last year. |
| 7/31/03 | Baldelli started Wednesday's game at DH as he has experienced some minor discomfort in his back. The discomfort should keep him out of the lineup. |
| 6/25/03 | Opposing pitchers may have finally figured out Baldelli as he is just 7-35 (.200) in his last 11 games. |
| 6/15/03 | Baldelli did not start Saturday's game after fouling a ball off of his knee Friday. Baldelli did appear as a pinch-hitter in the ninth. |
| 5/11/03 | Baldelli got a routine day off Saturday and is expected to return to the lineup on Sunday. |
| 5/01/03 | Baldelli tied Ichiro's rookie record of 39 hits in the month of April with two hits Wednesday, including his first major league home run. |
| 4/25/03 | Baldelli has hit in seven straight games and has hit in 20 of the 21 games he has played this season. |
| 4/18/03 | Baldelli had his hitting streak stopped at 13 games Thursday but drew his first walk of the season. |
| 4/17/03 | Baldelli extended his hitting streak to 13 games. Baldelli is hitting .407 with 10 RBI. |
| 4/15/03 | Baldelli is hitting .400 with 8 RBIS but he leads the AL with 15 strikeouts, hasn't walked and hasn't hit a home run. |
| 4/14/03 | Baldelli, who has an 11-game hitting streak, received a day off Sunday. He will be back in the starting lineup on Tuesday. |
| 4/11/03 | Baldelli has hit in all 10 Devil Rays' games this season. |
| 3/10/03 | The Devil Rays announced that Rocco Baldelli will be in the Opening Day lineup, likely in centerfield. Baldelli was the 2002 Minor League Player of the Year. |
| 2/18/03 | In a call-up to AAA last season, Baldelli struck out 23 times and had no walks. He might be hyped a little too much by the Devil Rays for a 21-year old, so tread carefully here and don't overbid. |
| 11/17/02 | Baldelli, at age 21, has a chance to finish among the top ten in batting in the Arizona Fall League despite missing five days after being hit in the jaw with a pitch. In his first 29 games so far in the AFL, he is hitting .322 with a home run, 16 RBI and eight stolen bases. He will be given a chance to win the center field job in Tampa this spring. |
| 10/25/02 | Baldelli continues to hit well in the Arizona Fall League, hitting .324 so far. At age 21, he may be given a shot to win the every-day center field job in Tampa, especially if Randy Winn is headed to Seattle as compensation for Lou Piniella. |
| 9/11/02 | Rocco Baldelli was named Baseball America's Minor League Player of the Year. Baldelli hit .331 with 19 home runs, 71 RBI and 26 steals with stops at Single-A, Double-A, and Triple-A. |
| 8/10/02 | One of Tampa's brightest prospects moved closer to the majors. Rocco Baldelli moved to AA to AAA yesterday. Rocco hit .371 with 2 HR and 13 RBI in 17 ganes at AA. He hit .333 with 14 HR and 51 RBI at Single A before being promoted to AA. For the season he has stolen 24 bases in 32 attempts. He is a name to remember. |
Rocco Baldelli
