Tony Abreu
Etanislao Toni "Tony" Abreu [ah-BREH-yu] (born November 13, 1984, in Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic) is a Major League second and third baseman ... More »
Infielder Abreu begins rehab stint at Triple-A
SAN FRANCISCO -- Infielder Tony Abreu, originally in the mix to make the Giants as an extra infielder during Spring Training, finally gets a chance to show off his skills. Abreu, on the disabled list since March 22 with a left knee sprain, began a rehab assignment with Triple-A ... Read more »
Giants claim infielder Tony Abreau off outright waivers from Royals
The Giants claimed infielder Tony Abreu off outright waivers from the Royals on Monday. Kansas City had designated the 28-year-old Abreu for assignment on Jan. 25 after he spent most of last season at the club's Triple-A Omaha affiliate, posting a .322/.347/.492 batting line in ... Read more »
MLB.com Gameday
KANSAS CITY -- Finally, the Royals figured out how to beat those annoying Minnesota Twins: Turn Tony Abreu loose on them. Abreu, a utility infielder playing second base, knocked in three runs on Sunday to lead Kansas City to a 6-4 victory to take the last game of the three-game ... Read more »
Abreu impressing in short time with Royals
KANSAS CITY -- The Royals haven't seen much of infielder Tony Abreu yet. His start at second base on Sunday marked his eighth game since being called up on Aug. 6. But he exhibited the wow-factor on Saturday with a couple of plays in the second game against the Twins, twice scooting up ... Read more »
MLB.com Gameday
Tony Abreu, a little-used Royals infielder, delivered the go-ahead single to climax a 12th-inning rally that began against Red Sox reliever Junichi Tazawa after two outs. Jeff Francoeur drew a walk and Eric Hosmer banged a double into left field, bringing up Abreu. Abreu ... Read more »
Moustakas sits against lefty Sale
Tony Abreu, a 27-year-old infielder with his third organization, had his contract selected from Triple-A Omaha on Monday to replace Yuniesky Betancourt, who was designated for assignment Sunday. Abreu hit eighth and started at third base in Monday's series opener against the White ... Read more »
Kansas City Royals vs. Detroit Tigers
Fielder led off the Detroit ninth with a chopper that went past the mound and charging shortstop Tony Abreu. The hefty slugger made it all the way to second for a double on a ball that only ended up a few feet beyond the infield. Delmon Young was intentionally walked, and pinch-hitter ... Read more »
Los Angeles Angels vs. Kansas City Royals
Tony Abreu led off the Kansas City third with his first home run in nearly two years. Abreu's previous home run was Sept. 26, 2010, while with Arizona against the Los Angeles Dodgers. Salvador Perez, who had the walk-off homer Saturday, doubled to lead off the second, advanced to ... Read more »
Royals invite 16 players to Spring Training
The others are pitchers Francisley Bueno, Tommy Hottovy and Zach Miner; catchers Cody Clark, Max Ramirez and Julio Rodriguez; infielders Tony Abreu, Irving Falu and Kevin Kouzmanoff, and outfielders Greg Golson and Paulo Orlando. Montgomery made a strong bid for the roster last spring... Read more »
Top prospect Brown among Giants' 21 cuts
Tony Abreu has been limited to two at-bats because of a quadriceps injury. Wilson Valdez hasn't stood out. And infielders Nick Noonan and Brock Bond were among the cuts. "Somebody really hasn't reared his head as a utility infielder," Sabean said. "We still have time, and Abreu ... Read more »
Blister forces Giants to scratch Lincecum
• Tony Abreu had a good day Thursday in his recovery from a strained quad, according to Bochy. The manager wouldn't give a target day for Abreu's Spring Training debut, but said the infielder is getting close. Abreu is expected to compete for a utility job for the Giants. ... Read more »
Positive outlook for 2013, but Kansas City has needs to fill
Tony Abreu: Could figure in as an alternative choice. Irving Falu: Definitely among the backup infield options. Getz, always superb with the glove, showed new punch at the plate in 2012 -- when he was healthy. That was the problem as he got into just 64 games. Giavotella, after failing ... Read more »
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Tony Abreu followed with a line drive that right fielder Nelson Cruz seemed about to catch but then he couldn't quite get there. Abreu hit a two-run triple, and now the shutout was over, too. "He was mixing up real well, pitching a great game," Lough said. "All it took was that ... Read more »
Vasquez makes first start for Twins in 6-4 loss
" Tony Abreu drove in three runs as Royals won to avoid a three-game sweep. Abreu's three RBIs matched his career high, set on Sept. 18, 2007 while with Arizona at Colorado. "He's got some clutch hits," Royals manager Ned Yost said. "He had some great at-bats, really was huge ... Read more »
Abreus three RBIs lead Royals past Twins
Put simply, Tony Abreu was too much Sunday afternoon for the Minnesota Twins.Batting ninth and starting for the second straight game at second base, Abreu, a journeyman utility infielder, equaled his career high with three RBIs helping pace the Royals to a 6-4 win at ... Read more »
MLB.com Gameday
Red Sox left-hander Felix Doubront got two outs in the fourth inning before Johnny Giavotella, Eric Hosmer and Tony Abreu each singled to push in a run. Then, on a 1-0 pitch, Lorenzo Cain deposited a drive just into the Green Monster seats for a three-run homer. It was Cain's fifth homer ... Read more »
Royals aren't fazed by Sox changing starters
BOSTON -- Infielder Tony Abreu hadn't played for over a week so Royals manager Ned Yost had him in the lineup on Saturday night against the Red Sox, giving Johnny Giavotella a break at second base. Yost views Abreu as a good utility player. "His natural position is shortstop, but ... Read more »
Getz gets another shot at leading off
KANSAS CITY -- Tony Abreu, called up to the Royals on Aug. 6, made his Kauffman Stadium debut in Friday night's series opener against the White Sox. After not playing in a Major League game since October 2010, Abreu started three straight games in his first three days back in the ... Read more »
MLB.com Gameday
" Tony Abreu went 1-for-3 in his first big league appearance since '10 after the Royals selected his contract from Triple-A Omaha on Monday, and he will play shortstop on Tuesday in place of Alcides Escobar. The Royals promoted Abreu after designating Yuniesky Betancourt for ... Read more »
MLB.com Gameday
With the game tied in the eighth, Tony Abreu opened the frame with a double down the third-base line and moved to third on Chris Getz's single to center. Sale was up to the first-and-third, no-out challenge, though, with the help of Alexei Ramirez's diving grab to his right on Alex ... Read more »
