Roansy Contreras

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Roansy Contreras
Contreras with the Indianapolis Indians in 2021
Baltimore Orioles
Pitcher
Born: (1999-11-07) November 7, 1999 (age 25)
Peralvillo, Dominican Republic
Bats: Right
Throws: Right
MLB debut
September 29, 2021, for the Pittsburgh Pirates
MLB statistics
(through 2024 season)
Win–loss record10–16
Earned run average4.72
Strikeouts201
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Teams

Roansy Contreras (born November 7, 1999) is a Dominican professional baseball pitcher in the Baltimore Orioles organization. He has previously played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Pittsburgh Pirates and Los Angeles Angels.

Career

New York Yankees

Contreras signed with the

40-man roster to protect him from the Rule 5 draft.[4]

Pittsburgh Pirates

On January 24, 2021, New York traded Contreras, Miguel Yajure, Maikol Escotto, and Canaan Smith-Njigba to the Pittsburgh Pirates in exchange for Jameson Taillon.[5] In June 2021, Contreras was selected to play in the All-Star Futures Game.[6] He missed over two months from June 30 to September 1 with a right forearm strain.[7] He split the 2021 minor league season between the Double–A Altoona Curve and the Triple–A Indianapolis Indians, going a combined 3–2 with a 2.64 ERA and 82 strikeouts over 58 innings.[8]

On September 29, 2021, Contreras had his contract selected to the active roster, to make his MLB debut that night versus the Chicago Cubs.[9] Contreras started the 2022 season in Triple-A Indianapolis, but on April 8, 2022, the Pirates recalled him from the minor leagues.[10] On April 14, Contreras earned his first major league win in a 9–4 victory over the Washington Nationals.[11] In 21 games for the club, he registered a 5–5 record and 3.79 ERA with 86 strikeouts across 95 innings of work.[12]

In 2023, Contreras made 19 appearances (11 starts) for Pittsburgh, but struggled to a 3–7 record and 6.59 ERA with 55 strikeouts across 68+1⁄3 innings pitched.

options entering the 2024 season, Contreras became a relief pitcher.[14] In 12 outings, he registered a 4.41 ERA with 16 strikeouts across 16+1⁄3 innings pitched. On May 11, 2024, Contreras was designated for assignment following the promotion of Paul Skenes.[15]

Los Angeles Angels

On May 16, 2024, Contreras was traded to the Los Angeles Angels in exchange for cash considerations.[16][17] In 37 appearances for the Angels, Contreras compiled a 1–4 record and 2.33 ERA with 40 strikeouts and 2 saves across 52 innings of work.

Baltimore Orioles

On October 31, 2024, Contreras was claimed off waivers by the Texas Rangers.[18] He was designated for assignment following the signing of Nathan Eovaldi on December 12.[19] Contreras was claimed off waivers by the Cincinnati Reds on December 19[20][21] and then designated for assignment again on January 6, 2025.[22] Contreras was claimed off waivers once again on January 10, this time by the Baltimore Orioles.[23] He was designated for assignment by the Orioles on January 16.[24] On January 23, Contreras was claimed off waivers by the New York Yankees.[25] On February 7, Contreras was claimed back off waivers by the Orioles.[26] He was designated for assignment once more on March 27.[27] Contreras cleared waivers and was sent outright to the Triple-A Norfolk Tides the same day.[28]

References

  1. ^ Badler, Ben (March 28, 2017). "2016 International Reviews: New York Yankees". Baseball America. Retrieved September 29, 2021.
  2. ^ Dykstra, Sam (September 3, 2019). "New York Yankees' Roansy Contreras leads Minor League Pitchers of the Week". MiLB.com. Retrieved February 2, 2021.
  3. ^ "2020 Minor League Baseball season cancelled". mlb.com. Retrieved March 22, 2024.
  4. ^ Ladson, Bill (November 20, 2020). "Yankees give Rule 5 Draft protection to four prospects | New York Yankees". Mlb.com. Retrieved February 2, 2021.
  5. ^ "Yankees land RHP Taillon in trade with Pirates". ESPN.com. January 24, 2021.
  6. ^ "Futures Game rosters are STACKED". MLB.com.
  7. ^ Mackey, Jason (September 2, 2021). "Return of Roansy Contreras a positive sign for Pirates' future". Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. Retrieved September 29, 2021.
  8. ^ Crouse, Jake (September 28, 2021). "No. 6 prospect Contreras to debut Wed". MLB.com. Retrieved September 29, 2021.
  9. ^ Mackey, Jason (September 28, 2021). "Roansy Contreras expected to make MLB debut Wednesday at PNC Park". Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. Retrieved September 29, 2021.
  10. ^ "Sources: Pirates calling up Roansy Contreras from Class AAA Indianapolis". Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. Retrieved April 9, 2022.
  11. ^ "Bucs' No. 5 prospect beaming after 1st MLB win". mlb.com. Retrieved February 2, 2023.
  12. ^ "Roansy Contreras - Stats - Pitching". fangraphs.com. Retrieved March 22, 2024.
  13. ^ "'Nothing's impossible': Contreras ready to compete for rotation spot in '24". mlb.com. Retrieved March 22, 2024.
  14. ^ "Roansy Contreras shifting to bullpen role the highlight among several Pirates moves". post-gazette.com. Retrieved March 22, 2024.
  15. ^ Hiles, Noah (May 31, 2024). "Pittsburgh Pirates designate Roansy Contreras for assignment". Pittsburgh Post Gazette. Retrieved December 22, 2024.
  16. ^ Murphy, Brian (May 16, 2024). "Angels trade for right-hander Roansy Contreras". MLB.com. Retrieved July 4, 2024.
  17. ^ "Angels activate Luis Rengifo, acquire Roansy Contreras from Pirates". ESPN.com. May 16, 2024. Retrieved July 4, 2024.
  18. ^ Grant, Evan (October 31, 2024). "Texas Rangers claim pitcher Roansy Contreras off waivers from Los Angeles Angels". Dallas Morning News. Retrieved December 22, 2024.
  19. ^ Grant, Evan (December 12, 2024). "Rangers make Nathan Eovaldi deal official, Roansy Contreras designated for assignment". Dallas Morning News. Retrieved December 22, 2024.
  20. ^ Stumpf, Alex (December 19, 2024). "Reds claim versatile righty Contreras from Rangers for bullpen mix". MLB.com. Retrieved December 22, 2024.
  21. ^ Wittenmeyer, Gordon (December 19, 2024). "Cincinnati Reds add pitching depth in claim of former top-100 prospect Roansy Contreras". Cincinnati Enquirer. Retrieved December 22, 2024.
  22. ^ Franco, Anthony (January 6, 2025). "Reds Designate Roansy Contreras For Assignment". MLB Trade Rumors. Retrieved January 6, 2025.
  23. ^ "Orioles Claim Roansy Contreras, Designate Liván Soto". mlbtraderumors.com. January 10, 2025. Retrieved January 10, 2025.
  24. ^ "Orioles Claim Jacob Amaya, Designate Roansy Contreras For Assignment". mlbtraderumors.com. January 16, 2025. Retrieved January 16, 2025.
  25. ^ "Yankees Claim Roansy Contreras". mlbtraderumors.com. January 23, 2025. Retrieved January 23, 2025.
  26. ^ McDonald, Darragh (February 7, 2025). "Orioles Claim Roansy Contreras, Designate Daz Cameron". MLB Trade Rumors. Retrieved February 9, 2025.
  27. ^ "Orioles Designate Roansy Contreras, Outright Matt Bowman". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved March 27, 2025.
  28. ^ "Orioles Outright Roansy Contreras". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved March 29, 2025.
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