Damien Magnifico

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6+1⁄3 innings pitched. Magnifico was designated for assignment by the Orioles following the promotion of Francisco Peña on May 2. [8]

Los Angeles Angels

On May 6, he was traded to the Los Angeles Angels for minor leaguer Jordan Kipper. [9] On June 3, 2017, Magnifico was called up and made his Angels debut. [10] The Angels outrighted him to the minor leagues in August.

Pittsburgh Pirates

On December 14, 2017, the Pittsburgh Pirates selected Magnifico from the Angels in the minor league phase of the Rule 5 draft. [11] He was invited to spring training for the 2018 season but did not make the team. Magnifico made 42 appearances for the Triple–A Indianapolis Indians, logging a 3.57 ERA with 64 strikeouts across 70+2⁄3 innings of work. He elected free agency following the season on November 2, 2018. [12]

Arizona Diamondbacks

On January 18, 2019, Magnifico signed a minor league deal with the Arizona Diamondbacks. [13] Magnifico was released by the Diamondbacks organization on May 22, 2020.

On April 1, 2021, Magnifico announced his retirement from professional baseball via Twitter. [14]

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References

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  2. ↑ "OU baseball: Damien Magnifico's 100 mph pitch draws a crowd". NewsOK.com. Retrieved February 13, 2016.
  3. ↑ John ShinnThe Norman Transcript (April 12, 2012). "Magnifco is learning to do more on mound". Norman Transcript. Retrieved February 13, 2016.
  4. ↑ Fox Sports. "brewers-continue-to-chase-talent-on-day-3". FOX Sports. Retrieved February 13, 2016.
  5. ↑ "Brewers protect Orlando Arcia for Rule 5 Draft". Milwaukee Brewers. Archived from the original on November 24, 2015. Retrieved February 13, 2016.
  6. ↑ "Milwaukee Brewers call up former North Mesquite, OU star Damien Magnifico; his first day includes pitching vs. Cubs, fetching coffee | SportsDay". Sportsday.dallasnews.com. Retrieved December 15, 2017.
  7. ↑ "Orioles acquire pitcher Damien Magnifico, trade Oliver Drake in two deals with Brewers". Baltimore Sun. Archived from the original on December 4, 2017. Retrieved December 15, 2017.
  8. ↑ "Orioles Place Welington Castillo On DL, Purchase Contract of Francisco Peña, Designate Damien Magnifico". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved May 20, 2024.
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  10. ↑ "Angels' Damien Magnifico: Recalled from Triple-A". CBSSports.com. Retrieved June 4, 2017.
  11. ↑ "Pirates acquire Nick Burdi from Phillies, add two pitchers and catcher in Rule 5 draft | Pittsburgh Post-Gazette". Post-gazette.com. Retrieved December 15, 2017.
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  14. ↑ @D_Magno32 (April 1, 2021). "✌🏼🤙🏼" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
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Damien Magnifico
Pitcher
Born: (1991-05-24) May 24, 1991 (age 32)
Dallas, Texas
Batted: Right
Threw: Right
MLB debut
August 16, 2016, for the Milwaukee Brewers
Last MLB appearance
June 3, 2017, for the Los Angeles Angels