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Cristofer Melendez

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Cristofer Melendez
Free agent
Pitcher
Born: (1997-09-16) September 16, 1997 (age 27)
Azua, Dominican Republic
Bats: Right
Throws: Right

Cristofer Melendez (born September 16, 1997) is a Dominican professional baseball pitcher who is a free agent.

In July 2014, Melendez signed with the Houston Astros.[1] In 2018, he signed with the Chicago White Sox.[2] In December 2018, Melendez was selected by the San Diego Padres in the minor league phase of the Rule 5 draft; he was then traded to the Pittsburgh Pirates.[3] He became a free agent after the 2024 season.[4]

References

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  1. ^ Coleman, David (July 7, 2014). "Monday's Three Astros Things". The Crawfish Boxes.
  2. ^ "Under the Radar: Cristofer Melendez". South Side Sox. August 4, 2018.
  3. ^ Dreker, John (December 13, 2018). "Pirates Acquire Right-Handed Pitcher Cristofer Melendez from Padres – Pirates Prospects". Archived from the original on June 20, 2021.
  4. ^ Eddy, Matt (November 6, 2024). "Minor League Free Agents 2024". Baseball America. Retrieved November 6, 2024.
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