Jesús Tinoco

Jesús Tinoco
Tinoco in the 2018 All-Star Futures Game
Miami Marlins – No. 38
Pitcher
Born: (1995-04-30) April 30, 1995 (age 29)
San Antonio de Maturín, Monagas, Venezuela
Bats: Right
Throws: Right
Professional debut
MLB: May 31, 2019, for the Colorado Rockies
NPB: March 31, 2023, for the Saitama Seibu Lions
MLB statistics
(through September 7, 2024)
Win–loss record1–3
Earned run average3.82
Strikeouts88
NPB statistics
(through 2023 season)
Win–loss record0–3
Earned run average2.83
Strikeouts29
Teams

Jesús Rafael Tinoco (born April 30, 1995) is a Venezuelan professional baseball pitcher for the Miami Marlins of Major League Baseball (MLB). He has previously played in MLB for the Colorado Rockies, Texas Rangers, and Chicago Cubs and in Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB) for the Saitama Seibu Lions.

Career

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Toronto Blue Jays

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Tinoco signed with the Toronto Blue Jays as an international free agent in September 2011. He made his professional debut in 2012 with the DSL Blue Jays where he was 0-4 with a 4.14 ERA in 12 games (seven starts). He also played in two games for the GCL Blue Jays at the end of the season. In 2013, he played for the GCL Blue Jays where he compiled a 0-5 record and 5.09 ERA in 12 games (nine starts) and in 2014 he pitched with the Bluefield Blue Jays where he was 1-9 with a 4.95 ERA in 13 games (12 starts). Tinoco began 2015 with the Lansing Lugnuts.

Colorado Rockies

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On July 28, 2015, the Blue Jays traded him, along with José Reyes, Miguel Castro and Jeff Hoffman to the Colorado Rockies for Troy Tulowitzki and LaTroy Hawkins.[1] Colorado assigned him to the Asheville Tourists and he finished the season there. In 22 starts between the two teams, he pitched to a 7-6 record and 2.97 ERA. He spent 2016 with Asheville and the Modesto Nuts where he compiled a combined 3-11 record and 6.86 ERA in twenty starts and 2017 with the Lancaster JetHawks where he posted an 11-4 record and 4.67 ERA in 24 starts.[2]

The Rockies added him to their 40-man roster after the 2017 season.[3] He spent 2018 with the Hartford Yard Goats, going 9-12 with a 4.79 ERA in 26 starts.[4] He began 2019 with the Albuquerque Isotopes.[5]

On May 31, 2019, he was called up to the major leagues for the first time.[6] In the game that evening, he made his MLB debut pitching a scoreless ninth inning in a win over the Blue Jays, the team that had traded him.[7]

Miami Marlins

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On August 13, 2020, the Rockies traded Tinoco to the Miami Marlins in exchange for Chad Smith.[8] Tinoco was designated for assignment by the Marlins on August 30.

Colorado Rockies (second stint)

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On September 3, 2020, Tinoco was claimed off waivers by the Rockies.[9] On November 20, Tinoco was designated for assignment.[10]

On July 28, 2021, Tinoco's contract was selected by the Rockies.[11]

Texas Rangers

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On December 3, 2021, Tinoco signed a minor league contract with the Texas Rangers.[12] On June 10, 2022, Texas selected Tinoco's contract as a COVID-19 replacement player.[13] He was returned to the minors on June 20. After spending time with the Triple–A Round Rock Express, Tinoco was selected back to the major league roster on September 1.[14] On October 4, Tinoco gave up a home run to Aaron Judge, his 62nd of the season to break the long-standing AL record previously held by Roger Maris. On November 10, Tinoco was removed from the 40-man roster and sent outright to Triple–A; he elected free agency the same day.[15][16]

Saitama Seibu Lions

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On December 16, 2022, Tinoco signed with the Saitama Seibu Lions of Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB).[17] He became a free agent following the 2023 season.

Texas Rangers (second stint)

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On December 11, 2023, Tinoco signed a minor league contract with the Texas Rangers.[18] In 15 games for the Triple–A Round Rock Express, he logged a 3.80 ERA with 27 strikeouts across 21+1⁄3 innings pitched. On May 23, 2024, Texas selected Tinoco's contract and promoted him to the active roster.[19] In nine games for the Rangers, he struggled to an 8.10 ERA with nine strikeouts across 10 innings pitched. On June 16, Tinoco was designated for assignment by Texas.[20] He cleared waivers and was sent outright to Round Rock on June 20.[21] However, Tinoco rejected the outright assignment and subsequently elected free agency.[22]

Kansas City Royals

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On June 25, 2024, Tinoco signed a minor league contract with the Kansas City Royals.[23] In 6 games for the Triple–A Omaha Storm Chasers, he compiled a 4.05 ERA with 10 strikeouts across 6+2⁄3 innings pitched.

Chicago Cubs

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On July 16, 2024, Tinoco was traded to the Chicago Cubs in exchange for cash considerations.[24] The Cubs purchased his contract on July 19, adding him to their major league roster.[25] Tinoco made two scoreless appearances for Chicago before he was designated for assignment on July 27.[26]

Miami Marlins

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On July 30, 2024, Tinoco was claimed off waivers by the Miami Marlins.[27]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Colorado Rockies trade Troy Tulowitzki to Toronto Blue Jays for Jose Reyes". Espn.com. July 28, 2015. Retrieved August 9, 2018.
  2. ^ "Jesus Tinoco Stats, Highlights, Bio - MiLB.com Stats - The Official Site of Minor League Baseball". MiLB.com. Retrieved May 31, 2018.
  3. ^ Gilbert, Steve (May 24, 2018). "Rockies protect 4 players with 40-man roster". M.rockies.mlb.com. Archived from the original on December 1, 2017. Retrieved August 9, 2018.
  4. ^ "Jesus Tinoco Stats, Highlights, Bio - MiLB.com Stats - The Official Site of Minor League Baseball". MiLB.com. Retrieved October 20, 2018.
  5. ^ "Isotopes have plenty of weapons and are eager to use them". April 3, 2019.
  6. ^ "'18 Cy contender Freeland optioned to Triple-A". MLB.com. May 31, 2019. Retrieved May 31, 2019.
  7. ^ "Trevor Story homers twice, Rockies rout Blue Jays 13-6". Torrington Register Citizen. May 31, 2019. Retrieved June 1, 2019.
  8. ^ "Rockies trade Jesus Tinoco to Marlins for right-hander Chad Smith". August 14, 2020.
  9. ^ "Rockies Claim Jesus Tinoco". September 3, 2020.
  10. ^ "Rockies Make Several Moves". November 20, 2020.
  11. ^ "Rockies Select Jesus Tinoco". July 28, 2021.
  12. ^ "Rangers Sign Yohel Pozo, Three Others To Minors Deals". December 2, 2021.
  13. ^ "Rangers pull Otto before start, put on COVID list". ESPN.com. June 10, 2022. Retrieved June 11, 2022.
  14. ^ "Rangers' Jesus Tinoco: Bumped up to majors". cbssports.com. September 2022. Retrieved June 16, 2023.
  15. ^ "Rangers' Jesus Tinoco: Loses roster spot". cbssports.com. November 11, 2022. Retrieved June 30, 2023.
  16. ^ "2022-23 Minor League Free Agents For All 30 MLB Teams". baseballamerica.com. November 13, 2022. Retrieved June 30, 2023.
  17. ^ "新外国人選手入団決定のお知らせ".
  18. ^ "Rangers Sign Jesus Tinoco to Minor League Deal". December 11, 2023.
  19. ^ "Rangers Place Jon Gray On Injured List". MLB Trade Rumors. May 23, 2024. Retrieved May 23, 2024.
  20. ^ "Rangers Designate Jesus Tinoco For Assignment". mlbtraderumors.com. June 16, 2024. Retrieved June 16, 2024.
  21. ^ "Rangers Outright Jesús Tinoco". mlbtraderumors.com. June 20, 2024. Retrieved June 20, 2024.
  22. ^ "Transactions".
  23. ^ "Royals Sign Jesus Tinoco To Minor League Deal". mlbtraderumors.com. June 25, 2024. Retrieved June 27, 2024.
  24. ^ "Cubs Acquire Jesus Tinoco From Royals". mlbtraderumors.com. July 16, 2024. Retrieved July 16, 2024.
  25. ^ "Cubs Select Jesus Tinoco". mlbtraderumors.com. July 19, 2024. Retrieved July 19, 2024.
  26. ^ Rogers, Jesse (July 27, 2024). "Cubs acquire reliever Nate Pearson from Blue Jays for prospects". ESPN.com. Retrieved July 27, 2024.
  27. ^ "Marlins Claim Jesus Tinoco Off Waivers From Cubs". mlbtraderumors.com. July 30, 2024. Retrieved July 30, 2024.
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