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Gonzalez Germen

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In this Spanish name, the first or paternal surname is Germen and the second or maternal family name is Figao.
Gonzalez Germen
Germen with the Rockies in 2016
Free agent
Pitcher
Born: (1987-09-23) September 23, 1987 (age 37)
La Romana, Dominican Republic
Bats: Right
Throws: Right
Professional debut
MLB: July 12, 2013, for the New York Mets
NPB: April 1, 2017, for the Orix Buffaloes
MLB statistics
Win–loss record3–3
Earned run average4.63
Strikeouts129
NPB statistics
Win–loss record2–1
Earned run average2.68
Strikeouts51
Teams

Gonzalez Germán Germen Figao (born September 23, 1987) is a Dominican professional baseball pitcher who is a free agent. He previously played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the New York Mets, Chicago Cubs, and Colorado Rockies.

Career

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New York Mets

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Germen with the Mets in 2013

Germen started the 2013 season with the Las Vegas 51s of the Class AAA Pacific Coast League. He made his major league debut with the Mets on July 12, 2013, in an extra inning game against the Pittsburgh Pirates. He received the loss.[1]

Germen recorded his first major league save on August 16, 2013 against the San Diego Padres, pitching two innings.[2] Germen ended the 2013 season with a 3.93 earned run average in 34+1⁄3 innings pitched.[3] Germen also compiled 33 strikeouts, 1 save, and a 1.40 WHIP.[4]

Germen was designated for assignment by the Mets on December 15, 2014.[5]

Chicago Cubs

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The Mets traded Germen to the New York Yankees on December 19.[6] He was designated for assignment on January 13, 2015.[7] The Yankees then traded him to the Texas Rangers on January 20, 2015, in exchange for cash considerations.[8] The Rangers then also designated him for assignment, one day later.[9]

Germen was subsequently claimed off waivers by the Chicago Cubs on January 23.[10] They designated him for assignment on February 4 to make room for Drake Britton.[11] The Cubs promoted Germen to the major leagues on April 19.[12]

Colorado Rockies

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Germen was claimed off waivers by the Colorado Rockies on July 7, 2015. In 29 appearances for the Rockies, he compiled a 3.86 ERA with 25 strikeouts and 1 save across 32+2⁄3 innings pitched. On October 14, Germen was removed from the 40–man roster and sent outright to the Triple–A Albuquerque Isotopes.[13]

On August 12, 2016, Germen was designated for assignment, and outrighted to the Isotopes on August 15.[14]

Orix Buffaloes

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On December 13, 2016, Germen signed with the Orix Buffaloes of Nippon Professional Baseball.[15][16] He made 44 appearances out of the bullpen for Orix, registering a 2.68 ERA with 51 strikeouts and 3 saves over 47 innings. Germen became a free agent on December 2, 2017.[17]

Gunma Diamond Pegasus

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On January 16, 2018, Germen signed a minor league deal with the Chicago White Sox.[18] He was released by the organization on March 24.

On April 30, 2018, Germen signed with the Gunma Diamond Pegasus of the Baseball Challenge League.[19]

Long Island Ducks

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On June 28, 2018, Germen signed with the Long Island Ducks of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball. He became a free agent following the 2018 season without ever appearing in a game.

Olmecas de Tabasco

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On March 4, 2019, Germen signed with the Olmecas de Tabasco of the Mexican League. In 15 games for Tabasco, he struggled to a 7.31 ERA with 15 strikeouts and 4 saves across 16 innings pitched. German was released by the Olmecas on May 17.

Brantford Red Sox

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On April 5, 2022, Germen signed with the Brantford Red Sox of the Intercounty Baseball League.[20] He was released on May 5, 2022.

Guerreros de Oaxaca

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On July 13, 2022, Germen signed with the Guerreros de Oaxaca of the Mexican League.[21] Germen made 3 starts for Oaxaca, posting a 1-0 record and 4.76 ERA with 16 strikeouts in 17.0 innings pitched. On January 11, 2023, Germen was released.[22]

References

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  1. ^ Rubin, Adam (July 13, 2013). "Germen suffers defeat in MLB debut". ESPN.com. Retrieved October 2, 2013.
  2. ^ Castillo, Jorge (August 16, 2013). "Mets' Gonzalez Germen emerges as effective option out of the bullpen". The Star-Ledger. Retrieved April 18, 2014.
  3. ^ Iseman, Chris (September 30, 2013). "Mets general manager Sandy Alderson targets bullpen depth for 2014". MLB.com. Retrieved October 2, 2013.
  4. ^ Philips, Mike (October 29, 2013). "Mets 101 Player Review: Gonzalez Germen". Sports Media 101. Retrieved April 18, 2014.
  5. ^ "Mets officially sign John Mayberry Jr., designate reliever Gonzalez Germen for assignment". NJ.com. December 15, 2014. Retrieved December 19, 2014.
  6. ^ "Yankees get reliever Gonzalez Germen from Mets". Washington Post. Archived from the original on December 19, 2014. Retrieved December 19, 2014.
  7. ^ "Yankees acquire right-hander Chris Martin from Rockies". ESPN.com. Associated Press. January 13, 2015. Retrieved January 15, 2015.
  8. ^ Hurcomb, Michael (January 20, 2015). "Rangers acquire reliever Germen Gonzalez in trade with Yankees". CBS News.
  9. ^ Todd, Jeff (January 21, 2015). "Rangers Acquire Carlos Corporan, Designate Gonzalez Germen". MLB trade rumors. Retrieved January 21, 2015.
  10. ^ Todd, Jeff (January 23, 2015). "Cubs Claim Gonzalez Germen From Rangers". mlbtradrumors. Retrieved January 23, 2015.
  11. ^ Chicago Tribune (February 4, 2015). "Cubs claim pitcher Drake Britton off waivers". chicagotribune.com. Retrieved April 23, 2015.
  12. ^ "Cubs call up Gonzalez Germen, option Matt Szczur to Triple-A". CSN Chicago. Retrieved April 23, 2015.
  13. ^ "Michael McKenry Rejects Outright Assignment From Rockies". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved August 20, 2024.
  14. ^ Saunders, Patrick (August 12, 2016). "Rockies add first baseman Ben Paulsen, reliever Matt Carasiti; Mark Reynolds out 4-8 weeks". denverpost.com. Retrieved August 20, 2016.
  15. ^ Todd, Jeff (December 13, 2016). "Minor MLB Transactions: 12/13/16". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved December 13, 2016.
  16. ^ "オリ、ディクソンとモレルが残留 新外国人３投手も獲得". sanspo.com (in Japanese). December 13, 2016. Retrieved December 13, 2016.
  17. ^ "2017年度 自由契約選手". NPB.jp 日本野球機構 (in Japanese). December 2, 2017. Retrieved January 16, 2018.
  18. ^ "White Sox's Gonzalez Germen: Inks minor-league deal with White Sox". January 16, 2018.
  19. ^ "Notice of new team players". d-pegasus.com. Retrieved June 10, 2024.
  20. ^ "Brantford Red Sox Sign Gonzalez Germen". April 5, 2022.
  21. ^ "GONZÁLEZ GERMEN SE UNE A LA TRIBU BÉLICA". guerreros.mx (in Spanish). July 13, 2022. Retrieved July 14, 2022.
  22. ^ "LMB: Movimientos en listas de reserva - 11 de enero de 2023".
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