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Yosver Zulueta

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Yosver Zulueta
Cincinnati Reds – No. 67
Pitcher
Born: (1998-01-23) January 23, 1998 (age 26)
Remedios, Cuba
Bats: Right
Throws: Right
MLB debut
June 25, 2024, for the Cincinnati Reds
MLB statistics
(through 2024 season)
Win–loss record0–0
Earned run average4.96
Strikeouts20
Teams

Yosver José Zulueta (born January 23, 1998) is a Cuban professional baseball pitcher for the Cincinnati Reds of Major League Baseball (MLB).

Career

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Toronto Blue Jays

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Zulueta signed with the Toronto Blue Jays as an international free agent on June 11, 2019.[1] He spent 2020 recovering from Tommy John surgery, though the season was cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.[2]

Zulueta made his professional debut in 2021 with the Low-A Dunedin Blue Jays but pitched in only one game due to a torn ACL.[3] He returned from the injury to start 2022 with Dunedin before being promoted to the High-A Vancouver Canadians, and later played with the Double-A New Hampshire Fisher Cats and Triple-A Buffalo Bisons. In 21 total appearances, Zulueta pitched to a 2–5 win–loss record, 3.72 earned run average (ERA), and 84 strikeouts in 55+23 innings pitched.[4]

On November 15, 2022, the Blue Jays added Zulueta to their 40-man roster to protect him from the Rule 5 draft.[5] Zulueta was optioned to Triple-A Buffalo to begin the 2023 season.[6] In 45 games for the club, he registered a 4–4 record and 4.08 ERA with 73 strikeouts across 64.0 innings pitched. Zulueta was again optioned to Triple–A Buffalo to begin the 2024 season.[7] However, on March 28, 2024, he was designated for assignment by Toronto.[8]

Cincinnati Reds

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On March 28, 2024, Zulueta was claimed off waivers by the Cincinnati Reds and subsequently optioned to the Triple–A Louisville Bats.[9] He was promoted to the major leagues for the first time on June 25.[10]

References

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  1. ^ "Yosver Zulueta drawing attention at Blue Jays' camp". MLB.com.
  2. ^ Yosver Zulueta , Blue Jays Media (February 28, 2021). "Scott Mitchell: As mysterious as he is talented, Yosver Zulueta's buzz is building in Blue Jays camp". TSN.ca. Retrieved June 3, 2022.
  3. ^ "Blue Jays' Yosver Zulueta: Recovers from torn ACL". cbssports.com. March 3, 2022. Retrieved January 18, 2023.
  4. ^ "Yosver Zulueta Cuba, Independent & Minor League Statistics". Baseball-Reference.com. Retrieved January 18, 2023.
  5. ^ Matheson, Keegan (November 15, 2022). "Blue Jays add four top prospects to 40-man roster". MLB.com. Retrieved January 18, 2023.
  6. ^ "Blue Jays' Yosver Zulueta: Sent to minors by TOR". cbssports.com. Retrieved March 14, 2023.
  7. ^ "Blue Jays' Yosver Zulueta: Moving to minor-league camp". cbssports.com. March 16, 2024.
  8. ^ "Blue Jays finalize Opening Day roster, designate Yosver Zulueta for assignment". sportsnet.ca. Retrieved March 28, 2024.
  9. ^ "Reds acquire Yosver Zulueta from the Blue Jays". redlegnation.com. March 28, 2024. Retrieved March 28, 2024.
  10. ^ "Reds Place Nick Lodolo On Injured List, Recall Yosver Zulueta For MLB Debut". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved June 28, 2024.
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