September 2, 2008 Ryan Budde has been recalled from Triple-A Salt Lake, according to the Orange County Register.
Our View:Budde is solid as a defensive catcher, but only hit .202 over 48 games with Salt Lake this season, and should be ignored as a fantasy prospect.
July 7, 2008 Catcher Ryan Budde has been called up from Triple-A, according to the LA Times. He will replace Mike Napoli on the roster, who was placed on the 15-day DL with his shoulder ailment.
Our View:Budde will serve as the backup to Jeff Mathis, and won't see enough action to consider for your fantasy roster.
July 29, 2007 Ryan Budde was promoted from Triple-A Saturday, the AP reports. He'll be Anaheim's backup catcher behind Jeff Mathis while Mike Napoli is on the disabled list. Budde is having a solid if ordinary year for Salt Lake, hitting .295 with four homers in 156 at-bats. It's doubtful he's going to play that much.
April 23, 2007 The Phillies returned Rule 5 pick Ryan Budde to the Angels on Monday. He never saw any action with the Phillies, as he was recovering from an abdominal strain on the disabled list.
March 31, 2007 The Phillies placed Ryan Budde on the disabled list, according to the Philadelphia Inquirer. The Rule 5 pick has a left abdominal muscle strain.
