Johan Quezada

Johan Ramon Quezada (born August 25, 1994) is a Dominican professional baseball pitcher who is a free agent. He has previously played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Miami Marlins.

Johan Quezada
Free agent
Pitcher
Born: (1994-08-25) August 25, 1994
Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
Bats: Right
Throws: Right
MLB debut
September 12, 2020, for the Miami Marlins
MLB statistics
(through 2023 season)
Win–loss record0–0
Earned run average14.73
Strikeouts2
Teams

Career

Minnesota Twins

On September 10, 2012, Quezada signed a minor league contract with the Minnesota Twins. He would spend the next 7 seasons in the Twins minor league system, playing for the DSL Twins in 2013 and 2014, the GCL Twins in 2015, the Elizabethton Twins in 2016–2018, the Single-A Cedar Rapids Kernels in 2018, and the advanced Single-A Fort Myers Miracle in 2019.[1] He elected free agency on November 4, 2019.

Miami Marlins

On December 18, 2019, Quezada signed a minor league contract with the Miami Marlins organization. The Marlins promoted him to the major leagues on September 11, 2020.[2][3][4] He made his major league debut on September 12 against the Philadelphia Phillies.[5]

St. Louis Cardinals

The Philadelphia Phillies claimed Quezada off of waivers on October 30, 2020.[6][7] On February 10, 2021, the St. Louis Cardinals acquired Quezada from the Phillies in exchange for cash considerations.[8][9][10] Quezada spent the entire 2021 season split between three minor league affiliates: the rookie-level Florida Complex League Cardinals, the Double-A Springfield Cardinals, and the Triple-A Memphis Redbirds. In 18 total appearances between the three clubs, Quezada struggled to a 6.38 ERA with 28 strikeouts in 24.0 innings pitched.

On March 29, 2022, Quezada was designated for assignment by the Cardinals following the signing of Albert Pujols.[11] On March 30, Quezada was sent outright to Double-A Springfield.[12] He made 44 appearances in the Cardinals’ farm system in 2022, posting a 2–1 record and 4.83 ERA with 73 strikeouts in 59.2 innings pitched. He elected free agency on November 10, 2022.

Miami Marlins (second stint)

On February 3, 2023, Quezada signed a minor league contract with the Miami Marlins organization.[13] He made one start for the Double-A Pensacola Blue Wahoos before being promoted to the Triple-A Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp. He made 4 appearances for Jacksonville, posting a 2–0 record and 2.70 ERA with 8 strikeouts in 6.2 innings pitched. On April 28, Quezada had his contract selected to the active roster.[14] He made one appearance for Miami, surrendering 3 runs and allowing 5 walks in 0.2 innings of work against the Atlanta Braves. Quezada was designated for assignment on May 3 after Devin Smeltzer was added to the roster.[15] He cleared waivers and was sent outright to Triple-A Jacksonville on May 5.[16] Quezada elected free agency on October 11.[17]

References
  1. Year. "Johan Quezada Stats, Fantasy & News". MLB.com. Retrieved September 14, 2020.
  2. "Alfaro's 2 RBIs help Marlins earn split against Phils, 5-3". ESPN.com. Associated Press. September 12, 2020. Retrieved May 4, 2023.
  3. "Nola goes distance as Phillies blast Marlins in Game 1 of twin bill". The Morning Call. September 11, 2020. Retrieved May 4, 2023.
  4. "Aaron Nola pitches 7-inning CG as Phillies beat Marlins 11-0". ESPN.com. Associated Press. September 12, 2020. Retrieved May 4, 2023.
  5. Wilson, David (September 13, 2020). "Marlins set another record for MLB debuts, and the latest on Miguel Rojas' hand injury". Miami Herald. Retrieved May 4, 2023.
  6. "Phillies Clear Out Bullpen, Decline Options On Hector Neris, David Phelps, David Robertson". CBS Philadelphia. October 30, 2020. Retrieved May 4, 2023.
  7. "Phillies decline options on 3 players, including Hector Neris". RSN. October 30, 2020.
  8. "Johan Quezada traded to Cards". St. Louis Post-Dispatch. February 10, 2021. Retrieved May 4, 2023.
  9. Salisbury, Jim (February 10, 2021). "Phillies trade pitcher Johan Quezada to Cardinals to clear 40-man roster for Didi Gregorius". NBC Sports. Retrieved May 4, 2023.
  10. Goold, Derrick (February 10, 2021). "Cardinals acquire 6-foot-9 righthander with 98-mph fastball for bullpen depth". St. Louis Post-Dispatch. Retrieved May 4, 2023.
  11. Palmero, Gregg (March 29, 2022). "Cardinals clear space for Pujols, designate Quezada". WMDB-TV. Retrieved May 4, 2023.
  12. "Where top Cardinals prospects will begin the regular season". KSDK. Retrieved May 4, 2023.
  13. "Offishial news, 2/4/23: FanFest Caravan; Jake Eder interview". fishstripes.com. February 4, 2023. Retrieved February 6, 2023.
  14. "Jean Segura hits game-ending single as Marlins beat Cubs 3-2". ESPN.com. Associated Press. April 28, 2023. Retrieved May 4, 2023.
  15. "Acuña Jr. homers, Braves go deep 6 times, rout Marlins 14-6". ESPN.com. Associated Press. May 3, 2023. Retrieved May 4, 2023.
  16. "Johan Quezada Stats, Fantasy & News". milb.com. Retrieved May 7, 2023.
  17. https://www.milb.com/transactions/2023-10-11
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