Jordan Schafer

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1⁄3 innings. [20]

St. Louis Cardinals

On December 12, 2016, he signed a minor league contract with the St. Louis Cardinals. [21] He joined the team for spring training, during which, on March 14, 2017, it was announced that Schafer would undergo surgery on his left elbow. [22] He missed the entire season.

Invited to spring training in 2018, he was among six cut to minor-league camp on March 4. [23] He was released on March 12. [24]

San Francisco Giants

On April 3, 2018, Schafer signed a minor league contract with the San Francisco Giants. [25] He was released on June 9, 2018. [26]

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Jordan Schafer
Jordan Schafer on July 29, 2014.jpg
Schafer with the Atlanta Braves
Center fielder
Born: (1986-09-04) September 4, 1986 (age 37)
Hammond, Indiana, U.S.
Batted: Left
Threw: Left
MLB debut
April 5, 2009, for the Atlanta Braves
Last MLB appearance
May 10, 2015, for the Minnesota Twins