April 2, 2008 Chris Reitsma has not yet reported to Triple-A Tacoma, according to the Seattle Post Intelligencer. Reitsma holds a minor league contract, and if he does not report he could be placed on the restricted list, which would allow the Mariners to retain his rights but not have to pay him.
March 27, 2008 Chris Reitsma was optioned to the minor leagues on Wednesday, this according to Seattle PI.
Reitsma (offseason elbow surgery) is close to full strength, but the organization didn't want to keep any players on the roster that couldn't perform on back-to-back days. Reitsma told the paper," I want to take a few days and think about my options." Reitsma's options are retirement, accepting the demotion, or asking the Mariners to release him.
January 11, 2008 The Mariners signed Chris Reitsma to a minor league deal on Thursday, MLB.com reports. He has battled injuries the last two years and has no fantasy value.
November 3, 2007 The Mariners declined their club option on Chris Reitsma Friday. He posted a 7.61 ERA in 26 relief appearances in 2007. He went on the disabled list three times before undergoing elbow surgery in August.
October 9, 2007 The Marines won't pick up Chris Reitsma's option for the 2008 season, according to the Tacoma Tribune. Reitsma posted a 7.61 ERA in 26 relief appearances this season before undergoing elbow surgery in August.
