July 25, 2008 Matt Riley has been released by the Dodgers, according to the LA Times.
Our View:The 28-year-old hurler held a 2-1 mark with a 2.88 ERA over 40.2 innings of relief with Triple-A Las Vegas. He was pitching well and his release seems a bit puzzling.
May 7, 2006 Matt Riley has decided to undergo a third Tommy John surgery in an attempt to continue playing baseball, according to the Star-Telegram. "It's pretty rare that anybody tears it that many times," Rangers team physician Keith Meister said. "They usually end up quitting. But he's young enough [to recover]."
May 5, 2006 Trying to come back from two elbow ligament replacement operations, Matt Riley tore his ligament again while pitching in extended spring training, according to the AP. "Three days ago, he was throwing 94 mph, and the next thing, he's contemplating his future," Rangers manager Buck Showalter said. "It's sad."
July 5, 2005 Matt Riley will undergo Tommy John surgery on Friday, according to the Dallas Morning News. It will be the second time he's had the operation, as he also underwent the procedure in September 2000 while with the Orioles.
June 26, 2005 The Dallas Morning News reports that Matt Riley left his extended spring training game on Friday with a sore elbow. The severity of the injury won't be known until he's examined further.
