Jhan Carlos Mariñez Fuente (pronounced "Yan MArin-yez") (born August 12, 1988) is a Dominican professional baseball pitcher for the Conspiradores de Querétaro of the Mexican League. He has previously played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Florida Marlins, Chicago White Sox, Tampa Bay Rays, Milwaukee Brewers, Pittsburgh Pirates, Texas Rangers, and Baltimore Orioles.

Jhan Mariñez
Mariñez with the Águilas Cibaeñas in 2023
Conspiradores de Querétaro – No. 0
Pitcher
Born: (1988-08-12) August 12, 1988 (age 35)
Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
Bats: Right
Throws: Right
MLB debut
July 16, 2010, for the Florida Marlins
MLB statistics
(through 2018 season)
Win–loss record1–5
Earned run average3.56
Strikeouts102
Teams
Medals
Men's baseball
Representing  Dominican Republic
Olympic Games
Bronze medal – third place 2020 Tokyo Team

Career edit

Florida Marlins edit

Mariñez signed with the Florida Marlins as an amateur free agent in 2006. He was called up to the majors for the first time on July 15, 2010.[1]

Chicago White Sox edit

Mariñez and Osvaldo Martínez were sent to the Chicago White Sox as compensation for the hiring of Ozzie Guillén by the Marlins, as Guillen had one year remaining on his contract with the White Sox. On July 13, 2012, Marinez was called up to the majors.[2] He was outrighted off the roster on September 6, 2013.

Detroit Tigers edit

Mariñez signed a minor league deal with the Detroit Tigers on November 18, 2013 and was assigned to the Triple–A Toledo Mud Hens. Along with former Tiger Nate Robertson, he was released from his minor league contract on May 17, 2014 after struggling with his command.[3]

Los Angeles Dodgers edit

He signed a minor league contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers after being released by Detroit. He was assigned to the Double–A Chattanooga Lookouts. In 21 appearances, he was 7–1 with a 4.91 ERA.[citation needed]

Tampa Bay Rays edit

On December 31, 2014, he signed a minor league contract with the Tampa Bay Rays.[4] He spent the entire 2015 season between the Double–A and Triple–A levels of the Rays.

Milwaukee Brewers edit

On May 13, 2016, Mariñez was acquired off waivers by the Milwaukee Brewers. He made his Brewers debut on May 22, coming in relief of Chase Anderson, facing the New York Mets. He gave up no hits, walked one and struck out four in two innings of work. He was designated for assignment on May 15, 2017, to create room for Brent Suter who was recalled from Triple–A.[5]

Pittsburgh Pirates edit

On May 18, 2017, Mariñez was claimed off waivers by the Pittsburgh Pirates.[6]

Texas Rangers edit

The Texas Rangers claimed Mariñez from the Pirates off of waivers on August 10, 2017.[7]

Baltimore Orioles edit

On November 28, 2017, Mariñez signed a minor league deal with the Baltimore Orioles.[8] He had his contract purchased on July 10, 2018. He was outrighted to Triple–A Norfolk Tides on August 31. He declared free agency on October 3.[9]

Diablos Rojos del México edit

On April 3, 2019, Mariñez signed with the Diablos Rojos del México of the Mexican League. He was released on April 19, 2019.

Sultanes de Monterrey edit

On February 5, 2020, Mariñez signed with the Sultanes de Monterrey of the Mexican League. Mariñez did not play in a game in 2020 due to the cancellation of the Mexican League season because of the COVID-19 pandemic.[10] After the 2020 season, he played for Águilas Cibaeñas of the Dominican Professional Baseball League (LIDOM). He has also played for Dominican Republic in the 2021 Caribbean Series.

Chicago White Sox (second stint) edit

On January 14, 2022, Mariñez signed with the Bravos de León of the Mexican League.[11] However, prior to the 2022 LMB season, on March 8, his contract was purchased by the Chicago White Sox organization.[12] In 14 games for the Triple–A Charlotte Knights, struggling to a 7.88 ERA with 22 strikeouts across 24.0 innings of work. Mariñez elected free agency following the season on November 10.[13]

Conspiradores de Querétaro edit

On February 19, 2024, Mariñez signed with the Conspiradores de Querétaro of the Mexican League.[14]

References edit

  1. ^ "Rodriguez may shake up Marlins' lineup".[permanent dead link]
  2. ^ "Marlins introduce Ozzie Guillen as manager". Major League Baseball.
  3. ^ "Never a serious candidate for a call-up, Tigers release veteran Nate …". Archived from the original on 24 May 2014.
  4. ^ "Minor Moves: Weathers, Marinez, Atkins". MLB Trade Rumors. 31 December 2014.
  5. ^ "Brewers Designate Jhan Marinez For Assignment". MLB Trade Rumors. 15 May 2017.
  6. ^ "Pirates Claim Jhan Marinez off Waivers". 19 May 2017.
  7. ^ "Rangers Receive RHP Jhan Marinez on Waiver Claim". Archived from the original on 2017-08-11. Retrieved 2017-08-10.
  8. ^ Todd, Jeff (November 28, 2017). "Orioles Sign Jhan Marinez, Joely Rodriguez, Ruben Tejada". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved November 28, 2017.
  9. ^ Todd, Jeff (October 8, 2018). "Players Electing Free Agency". MLB Trade Rumors. Retrieved October 9, 2018.
  10. ^ "Mexican League Cancels 2020 Season". July 2020.
  11. ^ @NacimosBravos (January 14, 2022). "⚫️☎️🚨Bienvenido Jhan Mariñez ✅Cerrador ✅33 años ✅Experiencia en Grandes Ligas ✅Medallista de bronce en Tokio 2020 🥉" (Tweet). Retrieved 14 January 2022 – via Twitter.
  12. ^ "White Sox Roster & Staff: Transactions". MLB.com.
  13. ^ "2022-23 Minor League Free Agents For All 30 MLB Teams". baseballamerica.com. Retrieved February 21, 2024.
  14. ^ "LMB: Movimientos en listas de reserva - 19 de febrero de 2024". milb.com. Retrieved February 20, 2024.

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