Matt Gage
Matt Gage | |
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Los Angeles Dodgers | |
Pitcher | |
Born: Johnstown, New York, U.S. | February 11, 1993|
Bats: Left Throws: Left | |
MLB debut | |
June 6, 2022, for the Toronto Blue Jays | |
MLB statistics (through 2023 season) | |
Win–loss record | 0–1 |
Earned run average | 1.83 |
Strikeouts | 20 |
Teams | |
Matthew Robert Gage (born February 11, 1993) is an American professional baseball pitcher in the Los Angeles Dodgers organization. He has previously played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Toronto Blue Jays and Houston Astros.
Amateur career
A native of Johnstown, New York, Gage attended Broadalbin-Perth High School in Broadalbin, New York and played college baseball for Siena College. In three seasons with the Saints, Gage pitched to an 11–16 win–loss record, 3.99 earned run average (ERA), and 212 strikeouts in 2481⁄3 innings.[1] In 2013, he played collegiate summer baseball with the Chatham Anglers of the Cape Cod Baseball League and was named a league all-star.[2]
Professional career
San Francisco Giants
The
New York Mets
On August 4, 2018, Gage signed a minor league contract with the
Mexican and Independent leagues
On April 3, 2019, Gage signed with the
Arizona Diamondbacks
In the offseason Gage played for the
Toronto Blue Jays
After returning to the Venados in the offseason,
Gage was promoted to the majors for the first time on June 6, 2022, and made his debut that night with a scoreless inning of relief against the Kansas City Royals.[9] His first major league strikeout was of Kyle Isbel.[10] Gage made 11 total appearances for Toronto in his rookie campaign, logging a 1.38 ERA with 12 strikeouts in 13 innings pitched.[11]
On January 31, 2023, Gage was designated for assignment by the Blue Jays [12] and then released on February 6.[13]
Houston Astros
On February 13, 2023, Gage was claimed off waivers by the Houston Astros[14][15] and optioned to the Triple-A Sugar Land Space Cowboys to begin the 2023 season.[16] In 34 games for Sugar Land, he was 1–1 with a 4.82 ERA.[1] On May 2, he was recalled by the Astros to replace Luis García, who went on the injured list.[17] In five games for the Astros, Gage posted a 2.70 ERA with eight strikeouts across 6+2⁄3 innings of work.[11] On January 22, 2024, he was designated for assignment to make room for Josh Hader on the 40-man roster.[18]
Los Angeles Dodgers
On January 29, 2024, Gage was claimed off waivers by the New York Yankees.[19] However, on February 5, the Yankees traded him and Christian Zazueta to the Los Angeles Dodgers in exchange for Caleb Ferguson.[20] Gage was optioned to the Triple–A Oklahoma City Baseball Club to begin the 2024 season[21] but instead was placed on the minor league injured list and later released on April 2.[22] On April 6, Gage re–signed with the Dodgers on a minor league contract.[22]
Personal life
Gage's wife, Paige, played college softball at Siena College.[7]
References
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n "Matt Gage College, Amateur, Minor, Independent, Mexican & Winter League Statistics & History". Baseball-Reference.com. Retrieved June 7, 2022.
- ^ "#36 Matthew Gage - Profile". pointstreak.com. Retrieved May 29, 2022.
- ^ Shinder, Adam (July 9, 2021). "Everywhere Man: Broadalbin-Perth, Siena product Gage embraces the 'grind' of life in minor league baseball". The Daily Gazette.
- ^ a b c d e "Matt Gage Stats, Fantasy & News". MiLB.com. Retrieved June 7, 2022.
- ^ "Minor League Free Agents 2018". baseballamerica.com. Retrieved May 1, 2024.
- ^ "2020 Minor League Baseball season cancelled". mlb.com. Retrieved February 9, 2024.
- ^ a b "The untapped potential of 29-year-old Blue Jays rookie Matt Gage". Sportsnet.ca.
- ^ "Blue Jays add left-hander Matt Gage to active roster". Sportsnet. June 6, 2022. Retrieved June 7, 2022.
- ^ Ghiroli, Brittany (June 24, 2022). "Blue Jays' 29-year-old rookie Matt Gage is finally living his big-league dream". The Athletic. Retrieved February 5, 2024.
- ^ "Toronto Blue Jays vs Kansas City Royals Box Score: June 6, 2022". Baseball Reference. Retrieved February 5, 2024.
- ^ a b "Matt Gage Statistics". Baseball Reference. Retrieved February 5, 2024.
- ^ "Blue Jays' Matt Gage: Removed from 40-man roster". cbssports.com. Retrieved February 1, 2023.
- ^ "Blue Jays' Matt Gage: Handed walking papers". cbssports.com. Retrieved February 6, 2023.
- ^ "Astros' Matt Gage: Scooped up by Houston". cbssports.com. Retrieved February 13, 2023.
- ^ "Matt Gage leaning on 'invisi-ball' after joining Astros".
- ^ "Astros' Matt Gage: Moves to Triple-A". cbssports.com. Retrieved March 21, 2023.
- ^ "Injuries & Moves: Garcia (right elbow) goes on IL". MLB.com. Retrieved May 2, 2023.
- ^ "Astros' Matt Gage: Jettisoned from 40-man roster". cbssports.com. Retrieved January 22, 2024.
- ^ "Yankees Claim Matt Gage Off Waivers From Astros". MLB Trade Rumors. January 29, 2024.
- ^ Kuty, Brendan and Ken Rosenthal (February 5, 2024). "Dodgers trade reliever Caleb Ferguson to Yankees". The Athletic. Retrieved February 5, 2024.
- ^ "Dodgers' Matt Gage: Optioned to Triple-A". cbssports.com. Retrieved March 15, 2024.
- ^ a b "Dodgers Release Matt Gage". MLB Trade Rumors. April 2, 2024.
External links
- Career statistics and player information from MLB, or ESPN, or Baseball Reference, or Fangraphs, or Baseball Reference (Minors), or Retrosheet