Yosver José Zulueta (born January 23, 1998) is a Cuban professional baseball pitcher for the Cincinnati Reds of Major League Baseball (MLB).
| Yosver Zulueta | |
|---|---|
| Cincinnati Reds – No. 67 | |
| Pitcher | |
| Born: January 23, 1998 Remedios, Cuba | |
Bats: Right Throws: Right | |
| MLB debut | |
| June 25, 2024, for the Cincinnati Reds | |
| MLB statistics (through 2024 season) | |
| Win–loss record | 0–0 |
| Earned run average | 4.96 |
| Strikeouts | 20 |
| Teams | |
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Career
editToronto Blue Jays
editZulueta signed with the Toronto Blue Jays as an international free agent on June 11, 2019.[1] He spent 2020 recovering from Tommy John surgery, though the season was cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.[2]
Zulueta made his professional debut in 2021 with the Low-A Dunedin Blue Jays but pitched in only one game due to a torn ACL.[3] He returned from the injury to start 2022 with Dunedin before being promoted to the High-A Vancouver Canadians, and later played with the Double-A New Hampshire Fisher Cats and Triple-A Buffalo Bisons. In 21 total appearances, Zulueta pitched to a 2–5 win–loss record, 3.72 earned run average (ERA), and 84 strikeouts in 55 2⁄3 innings pitched.[4]
On November 15, 2022, the Blue Jays added Zulueta to their 40-man roster to protect him from the Rule 5 draft.[5] Zulueta was optioned to Triple-A Buffalo to begin the 2023 season.[6] In 45 games for the club, he registered a 4–4 record and 4.08 ERA with 73 strikeouts across 64.0 innings pitched. Zulueta was again optioned to Triple–A Buffalo to begin the 2024 season.[7] However, on March 28, 2024, he was designated for assignment by Toronto.[8]
Cincinnati Reds
editOn March 28, 2024, Zulueta was claimed off waivers by the Cincinnati Reds and subsequently optioned to the Triple–A Louisville Bats.[9] He was promoted to the major leagues for the first time on June 25.[10]
References
edit- ^ "Yosver Zulueta drawing attention at Blue Jays' camp". MLB.com.
- ^ Yosver Zulueta , Blue Jays Media (February 28, 2021). "Scott Mitchell: As mysterious as he is talented, Yosver Zulueta's buzz is building in Blue Jays camp". TSN.ca. Retrieved June 3, 2022.
- ^ "Blue Jays' Yosver Zulueta: Recovers from torn ACL". cbssports.com. March 3, 2022. Retrieved January 18, 2023.
- ^ "Yosver Zulueta Cuba, Independent & Minor League Statistics". Baseball-Reference.com. Retrieved January 18, 2023.
- ^ Matheson, Keegan (November 15, 2022). "Blue Jays add four top prospects to 40-man roster". MLB.com. Retrieved January 18, 2023.
- ^ "Blue Jays' Yosver Zulueta: Sent to minors by TOR". cbssports.com. Retrieved March 14, 2023.
- ^ "Blue Jays' Yosver Zulueta: Moving to minor-league camp". cbssports.com. March 16, 2024.
- ^ "Blue Jays finalize Opening Day roster, designate Yosver Zulueta for assignment". sportsnet.ca. Retrieved March 28, 2024.
- ^ "Reds acquire Yosver Zulueta from the Blue Jays". redlegnation.com. March 28, 2024. Retrieved March 28, 2024.
- ^ "Reds Place Nick Lodolo On Injured List, Recall Yosver Zulueta For MLB Debut". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved June 28, 2024.
External links
edit- Career statistics from MLB, or ESPN, or Baseball Reference, or Fangraphs, or Baseball Reference (Minors)