Todd Wellemeyer
Contract: Signed through 2008
- Height: 6-3
- Weight: 205 lbs
- Born: Aug 30, 1978
- Debut: May 15, 2003
SEASON
| IP | W | S | K | ERA |
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Newsbreakers
September 14, 2009
Todd Wellemeyer was roughed up for six earned runs on nine hits over four innings in Monday's 11-6 win over the Marlins at Busch Stadium. He had one walk with three strikeouts.
Our View:
Wellemeyer struggled tonight, but the Cardinals scored enough runs for him to end the night with a no-decision. He was making a spot-start in place of John Smoltz (shoulder tendinitis).
September 3, 2009
As expected, Todd Wellemeyer was activated off the 15-day disabled list by the Cardinals on Thursday.
Our View:
He will join the team's bullpen. In 23 appearances this season (20 starts), Wellemeyer is 7-9 with a 5.57 ERA.
September 2, 2009
MLB.com reports that right-hander Todd Wellemeyer (elbow) is set to rejoin the Cardinals on Thursday.
Our View:
Wellemeyer, out since August 4th with inflammation in his pitching elbow, got rocked in a rehab start on Monday but fared much better in Wednesday's stint. He allowed just one hit and struck out three in 1.2 innings. The Cardinals plan on giving him a day or two of rest before activating him. When he gets the call he will head to the bullpen and likely be used only in mop-up situations.
September 1, 2009
According to the Twitter page of MLB.com's B.J.Rains, Cardinals' pitcher Todd Wellemeyer got rocked in his rehab appearance for Triple-A Memphis on Monday. Wellemeyer lasted only 0.2 innings and allowed four runs on four hits.
Our View:
Any thought that Wellemeyer would come back to the Cards' rotation for the last month of the season looks like it was answered last night. Wellemeyer will have trouble cracking the postseason roster for the Cards, and his tenure is St. Louis will be up after this season.
August 29, 2009
Todd Wellemeyer (elbow inflammation) will pitch out of Triple-A Memphis' bullpen this Monday and Wednesday, according to the St. Louis Post-Dispatch.
Our View:
Wellemeyer said that he understands he and his 5.67 ERA will likely not be back in the Cardinals rotation this season, but that he is "elated" to be pitching in relief and that he'll do "anything it takes" to get the team to the playoffs.
August 23, 2009
The Cardinals have not laid out a time table for Todd Wellemeyer's (elbow inflammation) return from the disabled list, according to the St. Louis Post-Dispatch.
Our View:
Likely because they don't want him to come back. He is scheduled to throw a side-session on Tuesday, though, and could head out on a rehab assignment soon. Despite his 7-9 record and 5.67 ERA, the team could be forced to reinsert him into their rotation if Kyle Lohse's groin injury lingers.
August 16, 2009
According to MLB.com, Cardinals' starter Todd Wellemeyer has been cleared to resume throwing. Wellemeyer will not accompany the team on its upcoming road trip, but he will join the team when they return home.
Our View:
Mitchell Boggs is scheduled to make another start in place of Wellemeyer on Tuesday, and the team hasn't announced any plans for their fifth starter after that. If Wellemeyer does return to the rotation, he will still have very little fantasy value, as he has struggled badly for much of this season.
August 11, 2009
Todd Wellemeyer has "apparently" been placed on the 15-day disabled list with right elbow inflammation, according to the St. Louis Post-Dispatch.
Our View:
Should that read "right elbow inflammation"? Wellemeyer probably is actually hurt, but it would certainly make sense for the team to feel compelled to make up an injury to keep the struggling righty (5.67 ERA, 1.75 WHIP) out of the rotation. Look for Mitchell Boggs, who is starting in his place tonight, to keep the spot for at least the foreseeable future.
August 10, 2009
Todd Wellemeyer has been scratched from Tuesday's start due to discomfort and inflammation in his right elbow, according to MLBblogs.com.
Our View:
Mitchell Boggs will make a spot-start in his absence. There is belief that Wellemeyer could land on the DL.
August 8, 2009
The St. Louis Post Dispatch reports that struggling starter Todd Wellemeyer will return to the Cardinals' starting rotation next Tuesday.
Our View:
This is a horrible move by the Cardinals. Wellemeyer has been worthless this season, but for some reason the Cardinals (excuse the horrible pun) keep going back to the well. It likely has to do with the fact that they don't want to pay his salary while he rides the pine (a move the Cards typically make), so they'll place him in a spot where he has done the team much more harm than good. It doesn't make sense, but Wellemeyer now brings his 5.67 ERA back to the rotation. By no means should he be on your fantasy team.
July 28, 2009
Updating a previous report, the St. Louis Cardinals have announced that they will move struggling starter Todd Wellemeyer to the bullpen, according to the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. Mitchell Boggs will be recalled to take Wellemeyer's spot in the rotation on Friday.
Our View:
Wellemeyer has been awful in his last several starts, and this move has been expected for about a week. Anyone still holding onto him should look for another option at this point, as any value he had as a starter is gone now that he is in the pen.
July 28, 2009
Struggling starting pitcher Todd Wellemeyer isn't likely to make his next scheduled start on Friday, according to the St. Louis Post-Dispatch.
Our View:
What was widely expected could become official by Tuesday afternoon. Mitchell Boggs was scratched from his scheduled start Tuesday night at Triple-A Memphis, heavily suggesting he will take Wellemeyer's turn on Friday.
July 26, 2009
Todd Wellemeyer was disappointing again on Sunday as the Cardinals got routed by the Phillies 9-2. Wellemeyer went 5.2 innings and allowed seven runs (five earned) on 11 hits while walking one and striking out three. He is 7-9 on the season.
Our View:
The Cardinals can't afford to keep running Wellemeyer out there, as he doesn't even give them a chance to win games anymore. Look for the Birds to make a move, with the most likely candidate being Mitchell Boggs to take over Wellemeyer's spot.
July 21, 2009
Todd Wellemeyer, again, didn't give the Cardinals much of a chance to win on Tuesday night, surrendering five runs in just 4.1 innings of a 11-6 Houston blowout.
Our View:
The Todalion was a nice story in 2009, going 13-9 with a sub-4.00 ERA and 1.25 WHIP, but is simply one of the worst starters in the National League this season. As the Cardinals fight for the central division crown, he isn't likely to stay in the rotation much longer.
July 8, 2009
Todd Wellemeyer reverted to his losing ways on Monday, blowing a three run lead and taking a no-decision as the Brewers beat the Birds 5-4 at home.
Our View:
After earning himself a temporary reprieve last Thursday, Wellemeyer may have finally pitched his way out of the Cardinals rotation on Wednesday. Handed a three-run lead in the fourth inning, he blew it before fans could even settle into their seats in the bottom of the fourth. With Kyle Lohse set to return this Sunday, either Wellemeyer or Brad Thompson is getting bounced from the rotation, with Wellemeyer being the leading candidate. He has no fantasy value.
July 2, 2009
Todd Wellemeyer may have saved his rotation spot Thursday night, pitching 7.1 effective innings against the San Francisco Giants, as the Cardinals won 5-2 in St. Louis.
Our View:
Unfortunately for Wellemeyer, one good start is just one good start. He still has a string of bad outings to atone for, and isn't a great option for spot starting.
June 22, 2009
Todd Wellemeyer was roughed up for five earned runs on 10 hits over 5.2 innings in Monday's 6-4 loss at the Mets. He issued four walks with two strikeouts.
Our View:
Wellemeyer now has a losing record at 6-7, and his ERA climbs to 5.53. He is 1-3 over five starts in June, after going 4-2 in May. He will be an unstable fantasy option for his next trip to the mound.
June 12, 2009
Todd Wellemeyer has told the St. Louis Post-Dispatch that his fastball is topping out 5-6 MPH slower than it did in 2008.
Our View:
This would certainly explain his greatly regressed numbers. Until he re-finds those lost MPHs, he probably shouldn't be finding a place on your roster.
June 11, 2009
Todd Wellemeyer was largely ineffective again for the Cardinals on Thursday, surrendering 11 hits and five earned runs in six innings as the Cards won 6-5. He gave up two home runs and struck out only one.
Our View:
After a solid 2008 season in which he finished with a 3.71 ERA, Wellemeyer has regressed in 2009 and is no longer much of a fantasy option. If you think he has a good matchup, he could be an acceptable spot starter, but he is no longer worth a roster spot at this point.
June 6, 2009
Todd Wellemeyer struggled for the second straight start on Saturday as the Cardinals fell to the Rockies 10-1. Wellemeyer went seven innings and allowed six runs on six hits while walking three and striking out six. His record now sits at 5-6 on the year.
Our View:
It looked like Wellemeyer had turned it around after a slow start, but he has regressed in his last two starts. His fantasy value is slipping, and he is probably only an option in NL-only leagues unless he turns it around again.
June 1, 2009
Todd Wellemeyer gave up four runs (three earned) on five hits over five innings in Monday's 5-3 loss to the Reds at Busch Stadium. He had two walks with four strikeouts.
Our View:
His two-game winning streak ended, and he falls to 5-5 for the season. Four of his losses came at home.
May 27, 2009
Todd Wellemeyer allowed two earned runs on six hits over 5.1 innings in Wednesday's close 3-2 win at Milwaukee. He issued one walk and fired five strikeouts.
Our View:
It was a solid outing for Wellemeyer as he claims his fifth win of 2009. Three of those wins came on the road, and he tied his season-high with five strikeouts.
May 22, 2009
Todd Wellemeyer fired six shutout innings against the Royals in a 5-0 win on Friday. He scattered four hits and three walks while striking out three hitters.
Our View:
This was certainly an improvement over his last start in which he walked seven hitters. He has skated by most of the season and his base numbers are not worthy of a look in most formats.
May 17, 2009
Todd Wellemeyer struggled his way through 5.2 innings while suffering his fourth loss of the season in Sunday's 8-2 loss to the Brewers. He only allowed three hits, but walked seven while allowing four runs in the game.
Our View:
Wellemeyer has pitched poorly more often than not this season, and he is not likely to make a positive fantasy impact over the course of the season.
May 12, 2009
Todd Wellemeyer was torched by the Pirates on Tuesday. He allowed seven runs on nine hits and three walks over just 4.1 innings and allowed two home runs. He took the loss as the Cardinals fell 7-1 to the Pirates.
Our View:
Wellemeyer is now 3-3 on the season and has had a roller coaster start to the year. In his three wins he was very good, but he was shelled in his other four starts. The Cardinals and fantasy owners would like to see some consistency.
May 7, 2009
Todd Wellemeyer only allowed two earned runs on four hits over seven innings of work in Thursday's 5-2 win over the Pirates at Busch Stadium. He issued three walks with four strikeouts.
Our View:
Other than the three free passes, it was a strong outing for Wellemeyer as he improves to 3-2 over six starts. He has won back-to-back starts, allowing two runs in both.
May 1, 2009
Todd Wellemeyer pitched his best game of the season on Friday as he helped the Cardinals beat the Nationls 6-2. Wellemeyer went seven innings and allowed two runs on six hits with two walks and three strikeouts.
Our View:
Wellemeyer had been struggling, so this outing will go a long way in helping him regain his confidence. It may have been against the lowly Nationals, but it could be just what Wellemeyer needed to get his season back on track.
April 26, 2009
Todd Wellemeyer got knocked around again on Sunday and was handed his second loss of the season as the Cardinals were whipped by the Cubs 10-3. He allowed six runs (five earned) on eight hits and two walks over just five innings.
Our View:
Wellemeyer has been the Cardinals' worst starter this season after being one of their best in 2008. Something doesn't look right and he's getting hit early and often. He needed 103 pitched to get through five on Sunday and if he doesn't right the ship soon he could find himself as the odd man out when Chris Carpenter returns.
April 20, 2009
MLB.com is reporting that Todd Wellemeyer will start on Tuesday for the Cardinals after being rained out of his scheduled start against the Cubs on Sunday. Wellemeyer will be pitching on six days rest, but said he will throw a little Monday to stay sharp.
Our View:
Wellemayer may have lucked out here, as he gets to pitch against a struggling Mets team instead of the red-hot Cubs lineup. His last start was a good one, so hopefully he stays on track after being pushed back a few days.
April 13, 2009
Todd Wellemeyer allowed only one run in seven innings of work on Monday as the Cardinals prevailed over the Diamondbacks 2-1. He scattered seven hits while striking out four.
Our View:
Wellemeyer pitched poorly in his initial start when he allowed 12 hits in five innings. He still allowed 11 fly balls to just four ground balls, but he was able to keep the ball in the park. He remains a limited fantasy option going forward.
April 13, 2009
Todd Wellemeyer will get the start tonight in the Cardinals' first road game of the season at Arizona. Wellemeyer got hit hard in his first outing of the season by the Pirates, but according to MLB.com he has identified a mechanical issue and has adjusted accordingly.
Our View:
Wellemeyer struggled through the entire spring and in his first start for the Cards in the regular season. He said he has tweaked his mechanics a bit, so tonight's start should be a good indication of how he will pitch in the future.
April 9, 2009
Todd Wellemeyer got worked over by a relatively thin Pirates lineup on Wednesday. He allowed a shocking 12 hits and two walks over five innings and was tagged with five runs and the loss.
Our View:
Wellemeyer had a breakout season last year, but was roughed up all spring. He may be tipping his pitches or have a flaw in his mechanics, because this is not the starter Cards fans saw last year.
March 16, 2009
Todd Wellemeyer lasted five innings in Monday's loss to the Tigers, but he allowed four runs on six hits, including two home runs, and a walk, while striking out three.
Our View:
Wellemeyer has not been very impressive this spring, but he is not in danger of losing his spot in the rotation. The former reliever developed into a bit of a workhorse last season while making 32 starts for the Cardinals and posting a 3.71 ERA.
January 19, 2009
Terms of Todd Wellemeyer's deal with the Cardinals Monday have been disclosed. According to the Associated Press, Wellemeyer signed his one-year deal for a reported $4.05 million.
Our View:
Wellemeyer's spot in the rotation depends greatly upon the rehabbing Chris Carpenter's availability. Assuming Carpenter is ready to go on Opening Day, Wellemeyer will likely assume the No. 4 role, behind Adam Wainwright and Kyle Lohse. However, should the former Cy Young winner miss some time, Wellemeyer may be penciled in as high as the No. 2 slot, depending on Lohse's performance after signing a big free-agent deal last fall.
January 19, 2009
The Cardinals have avoided salary arbitration with hurler Todd Wellemeyer as he agreed to terms on a new deal, according to the Associated Press. Terms of the contract were not disclosed.
Our View:
The 30-year-old nailed down 13 wins with a favorable 1.25 WHIP over 191.1 innings in his first year as a starter with the Cardinals in 2008. He should be more comfortable in the rotation in 2009, and could surpass 200 innings.
January 17, 2009
MLB.com reports that the Cardinals are close to agreeing on a deal with starting pitcher Todd Wellemeyer. A year away from being a free agent, Wellemeyer is currently eligible for arbitration, which makes finalizing the deal all the more critical for the Cardinals.
Our View:
Wellemeyer, solid as a No. 4 starter in his career year a season ago, is a young workhorse who has the potential to breeze past 200 innings pitched in 2009. His strikeout-to-walk ratio (134:62) leaves little to be desired, but Wellemeyer's velocity allows him to escape a jam at any time.
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