Esmil Rogers

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Esmil Rogers
Strikeouts
180
WHIP1.36
Teams
Career highlights and awards
CPBL

Esmil Antonio Rogers (born August 14, 1985) is a

Cleveland Indians, Toronto Blue Jays, and New York Yankees
.

Professional career

Minor leagues

Rogers was signed as an amateur free agent in 2003 by the

Class A South Atlantic League. In 2008, Rogers played with the Class A Modesto Nuts of the California League. He played for the Tulsa Drillers of the Double-A Texas League before appearing with the Colorado Springs Sky Sox of the Triple-A Pacific Coast League
.

Colorado Rockies

He was promoted to the Colorado Rockies in September 2009 and made his major league debut on September 12, 2009, giving up two runs and three hits in four innings in the team's 3–2 loss at San Diego.[3] He returned to the Rockies in 2010, and pitched in 28 games, eight starts, compiling a 2–3 record, 6.13 ERA, and 1.67 WHIP.[4]

Rogers compiled a 3–1 record as a starter in April 2011 despite a 6.33 ERA. Rogers replaced

Cleveland Indians, in the pitching rotation after his trade to the Indians on July 30. He allowed one run on one hit and one walk over those five innings of relief, lowering his season-high ERA from 8.49 to 7.31. On June 12, 2012, the Rockies traded Rogers to the Indians for cash considerations after previously being designated for assignment by the Rockies.[5][6]
He had a 0–2 record and 8.06 ERA with the Rockies in 2012.

Rogers with the Cleveland Indians in 2012

Cleveland Indians

Rogers replaced Matt LaPorta on the Indians' active roster on June 13, 2012. "We're hoping that getting him out of the Colorado ballpark and new surroundings, maybe we can cash in on a very good arm", said Indians manager Manny Acta.[7]

Rogers went 3–1 with a 3.06 ERA with 54 strikeouts and 53 innings in 44 games for the Indians.

Toronto Blue Jays

On November 3, 2012, the

pitcher of record. On June 13, in his third start of the season, Rogers pitched 7 innings against Yu Darvish and the Texas Rangers
, earning the win in a 3–1 game.

On June 18, starting against the Colorado Rockies for the first time in his career, Rogers took a no-hitter into the sixth inning and left with an 8–2 lead after pitching 62⁄3 innings. The Blue Jays would win the game 8–3 and extend their winning streak to seven games.

sinker.[10] Rogers took the loss in a game on June 24 against the Tampa Bay Rays which ended the Blue Jays' 11-game winning streak. In the loss, Rogers gave up three consecutive home runs.[11]

In January 2014, Rogers filed for salary arbitration with Toronto, but came to terms on a 1-year, $1.85 million contract on January 17.[12] On May 23, Rogers was designated for assignment after opening the season with a 6.97 ERA in 16 appearances.[13] He cleared waivers, and was assigned outright to the Triple-A Buffalo Bisons on May 24.[14] His contract was selected on July 22,[15] but he was again designated for assignment on July 27 without appearing for the team.[16]

New York Yankees

On July 31, 2014, the New York Yankees claimed Rogers off waivers from the Blue Jays.[17] He pitched three scoreless innings in his Yankees debut on August 3.[18] On August 8, Rogers pitched five innings, allowed one run, and recorded the win in his first start as a Yankee.

After the 2014 season, the Yankees signed Rogers to a $1.48 million contract for the 2015 season.

40-man roster.[20]
He was later called back up on June 28, and outrighted again on July 1. He was released on July 31.

Hanwha Eagles

After his release from the Yankees, Rogers signed with the Hanwha Eagles of the KBO League. He made his Eagles debut as a starting pitcher against the LG Twins on August 6, 2015. He earned a win by throwing a complete game, where he struck out seven hitters and allowed just one run while surrendering three hits as the Eagles recorded a 4–1 victory. In his second start for the Eagles on August 11, 2015, against the KT Wiz, he recorded his second KBO victory where he pitched a complete-game shutout in a 4–0 victory as he again allowed just three hits and he again struck out seven batters. Rogers thus became the first pitcher to throw two consecutive complete games in his first two KBO starts. He was released when the team signed Eric Surkamp on July 7, 2016.

Washington Nationals

On August 1, 2017, Rogers signed a minor league contract with the Washington Nationals.[21]

Nexen Heroes

On October 27, 2017, the

Nexen Heroes of the KBO League announced that they signed Rogers to a one-year contract for the 2018 season, worth $1.5 million.[22] After breaking his finger, Rogers was released on June 20, 2018, in order to open up a spot for another foreign player on the roster.[23]

Guerreros de Oaxaca

On February 1, 2019, Rogers signed with the Guerreros de Oaxaca of the Mexican League.[24] He was released on July 20, 2019.

CTBC Brothers

On January 9, 2020, Rogers signed with the CTBC Brothers of the Chinese Professional Baseball League.[25] He became a free agent following the season.[26] However, he later re-signed with the Brothers on February 20, 2021.[27] In 2021, Rogers posted a 2–5 record with a 4.94 ERA in 17 appearances. He was not re-signed for the 2022 season and became a free agent.

Sultanes de Monterrey

On February 25, 2022, Rogers signed with the Sultanes de Monterrey of the Mexican League.[28] In 14 starts, he registered a 3–5 record with a 5.60 ERA and 46 strikeouts over 72.1 innings. Rogers was released on August 1, 2022.[29]

Mariachis de Guadalajara

On February 12, 2023, Rogers signed with the Mariachis de Guadalajara.[30] In 8 starts, he posted a 2–4 record with a 7.12 ERA and 25 strikeouts over 36.2 innings. Rogers was released on June 2, 2023.[31]

El Águila de Veracruz

On June 13, 2023, Rogers signed with El Águila de Veracruz.[31]

References

  1. ^ "Esmil Rogers Statistics and History". Baseball-Reference.com. Retrieved August 30, 2012.
  2. ^ "Esmil Rogers Career Stats". MLB.com. Retrieved August 30, 2012.
  3. ^ "September 12, 2009 Colorado Rockies at San Diego Padres Box Score and Play by Play". Baseball-Reference.com. Retrieved August 8, 2012.
  4. ^ "Esmil Rogers Statistics and History". Baseball-Reference.com. Retrieved August 8, 2012.
  5. Denver Post
    . Retrieved August 8, 2012.
  6. Plain Dealer
    . Retrieved August 30, 2012.
  7. ^ Bastian, Jordan (June 14, 2012). "Rogers added to 'pn, LaPorta sent to Triple-A". MLB.com. Major League Advanced Media. Retrieved August 30, 2012.
  8. ^ "Blue Jays Acquire Rodgers". MLB.com. November 3, 2012. Archived from the original on April 7, 2014. Retrieved November 3, 2012.
  9. ^ Lott, John (June 19, 2013). "Blue Jays make it seven straight wins, behind Esmil Rogers". TheNationalPost.com. Archived from the original on June 24, 2013. Retrieved June 19, 2013.
  10. ^ Lott, John (June 19, 2013). "Blue Jays' Esmil Rogers gives opponents that sinking feeling". TheNationalPost.com. Archived from the original on June 24, 2013. Retrieved June 19, 2013.
  11. ^ Chisholm, Gregor (June 24, 2013). "Blue Jays go quietly as 11-game win streak ends". MLB.com. Retrieved June 25, 2013.
  12. ^ "Blue Jays come to terms with Rasmus, Cecil and Rogers". TSN.ca. January 17, 2014. Retrieved January 17, 2014.
  13. ^ Simmons, Jeff (May 23, 2014). "Gibbons: Jays designate Rogers for assignment". Sportsnet. Retrieved May 23, 2014.
  14. ^ Wilmoth, Charlie (May 24, 2014). "Minor Moves: Carson, Rogers, Buchanan, Loe". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved May 24, 2014.
  15. ^ Davidi, Shi (July 22, 2014). "Blue Jays call up Sanchez, Goins from triple-A". Sportsnet. Retrieved July 22, 2014.
  16. ^ "Blue Jays RHP Rogers DFA; OF Reimold activated". ESPN.com. Associated Press. July 27, 2014. Retrieved July 28, 2014.
  17. ^ Kuty, Brendan (July 31, 2014). "Yankees add Esmil Rogers, release Scott Sizemore". NJ.com. Retrieved August 16, 2014.
  18. ^ Rieber, Anthony (August 4, 2014). "Unheralded Esmil Rogers opens some eyes with three scoreless innings". Newsday. Retrieved August 16, 2014.
  19. ^ "New York Yankees, Esmil Rogers Agree To 1-Year, $1.48 Million Contract « CBS New York". cbslocal.com. December 3, 2014. Retrieved June 13, 2015.
  20. ^ "New York Yankees outright Esmil Rogers". ESPN.com. June 13, 2015. Retrieved June 13, 2015.
  21. ^ Adams, Steve (August 7, 2017). "Minor MLB Transactions: 8/7/17". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved August 7, 2017.
  22. ^ "Esmil Rogers back in KBO, this time in Heroes red". koreajoongangdaily.joins.com. October 26, 2017.
  23. ^ Todd, Jeff (June 21, 2018). "Nexen Heroes Sign Eric Hacker, Release Esmil Rogers". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved June 21, 2018.
  24. ^ "Esmil Rogers jugará con Guerreros en el 2019". Facebook (in Spanish). February 1, 2019. Retrieved February 4, 2019.
  25. ^ "Chinatrust Brothers Sign Esmil Rogers". January 9, 2020. Retrieved January 9, 2020.
  26. ^ "CTBC Brothers Sign Onelki García, Will Not Re-Sign Esmil Rogers". December 25, 2020. Retrieved December 26, 2020.
  27. ^ "CTBC Brothers Re-Sign Esmil Rogers for 2021 Season". February 20, 2021. Retrieved February 20, 2021.
  28. ^ "SE UNE EL BRAZO DE ESMIL ROGERS A SULTANES". sultanes.com.mx (in Spanish). Retrieved February 25, 2022.
  29. ^ "JULIO TEHERÁN REFORZARÁ SULTANES DE CARA AL PLAYOFF". sultanes.com.mx (in Spanish). Retrieved August 1, 2022.
  30. ^ "Mariachis: Arriba el dominicano Esmil Rogers".
  31. ^ a b "Esmil Rogers Stats, Fantasy & News". milb.com. Retrieved June 2, 2023.

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