Raul Valdes, LHP - Philadelphia Phillies (#46)

Birthdate: 11/27/77
Signed: Amateur Free Agent (Cuba) - March 2004 (CHC)
Acquired: Minor League Free Agent - November 2011
Service Time: 1.035 (pre-2012)
Major League Debut: 4/11/2010
Bats: L
Throws: L
Height: 5-11
Weight: 190

Latest Player Updates
09/09/12 - placed on 15-Day DL, retroactive to August 31st (knee surgery)
08/06/12 - activated from 15-Day DL
07/13/12 - placed on 15-Day DL, retroactive to July 9th (strained hip)
06/20/12 - recalled from minors
06/09/12 - optioned to minors
05/11/12 - contract purchased from minors
11/10/11 - signed to minor league deal (PHI)
10/11/11 - outrighted to minors; elects free agency (NYY)
09/01/11 - recalled from minors (NYY)
08/16/11 - claimed off waivers from St. Louis (NYY)
08/12/11 - designated for assignment (STL)
07/28/11 - optioned to minors (STL)
06/23/11 - contract purchased from minors (STL)
11/22/10 - signed to minor league deal (STL)

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For Valdes, a long journey to the majors (ESPN.com) 4/12/10