Josh Osich

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1⁄3 of an inning against the Philadelphia Phillies. [8] Osich didn't allow a hit until his eighth major league appearance. Osich was optioned to Triple-A Sacramento on July 22, 2015. [9] Osich was recalled to the Giants on August 7, 2015, when pitcher Mike Leake was put on the DL. [10] [11] [12] In 2015, Osich appeared in 35 games, recording a 2.20 ERA with 27 strikeouts in 282⁄3 innings pitched.

In 2016, Osich was named to the opening day Major League roster for the Giants. [13] On July 28, Osich was placed on DL. [14] He finished the season appearing in 59 games, posting an ERA of 4.71 in 36+1⁄3 innings. Osich posted an ERA of 6.23 in 54 games in 2017, with 43 strikeouts in 43+1⁄3 innings. He began the 2018 season in the bullpen before being placed on the disabled list on April 20. [15] He was sent to the minors on May 25. [16] He ended the season having appeared in 12 games, with an 8.25 ERA. [17] Osich was designated for assignment on February 12, 2019, following the acquisition of Jose Lopez. [18]

Baltimore Orioles

On February 19, 2019, Osich was claimed off waivers by the Baltimore Orioles. [19] He was designated for assignment on March 8, 2019, following the acquisition of Dwight Smith Jr.

Chicago White Sox (2019)

On March 11, 2019, Osich was claimed off waivers by the Chicago White Sox. [20] Osich appeared in 57 games (all in relief) with the 2019 White Sox, recording a 4–0 record with a 4.66 ERA while striking out 61 batters in 67+2⁄3 innings pitched.

Boston Red Sox (2020)

On October 31, 2019, Osich was claimed off waivers by the Boston Red Sox. [21] He was non-tendered on December 2, 2019, and became a free agent. [22] On December 4, Osich re-signed with Boston on a one-year major league contract. [23] He made his debut for the Red Sox in the team's second game of the delayed-start 2020 season, pitching a scoreless inning in relief on July 25. [24] With the 2020 Red Sox, Osich compiled a 1–1 record in 13 appearances totaling 15+2⁄3 innings pitched with a 5.74 ERA.

Chicago Cubs (2020)

On August 31, 2020, Osich was traded to the Chicago Cubs in exchange for Zach Bryant. [25] With the 2020 Chicago Cubs, Osich appeared in 4 games, compiling a 0-0 record with 10.13 ERA and 4 strikeouts in 2.2 innings pitched. [26] On September 30, 2020, Osich was designated for assignment by the Cubs shortly before their Wild Card matchup against the Miami Marlins. [27]

Cincinnati Reds (2021)

On December 21, 2020, Osich signed a minor league contract with the Cincinnati Reds organization. [28] On June 19, 2021, Osich was selected to the active roster. [29] In 17 appearances for the Reds, Osich posted a 5.02 ERA with 9 strikeouts. On July 11, 2021, Osich recorded his only MLB save by pitching the final inning of a 3-1 Reds victory over the Brewers. [30] On July 28, Osich was designated for assignment by the Reds. [31] He elected free agency on July 30.

On May 16, 2022, Osich announced his retirement from professional baseball via Instagram. [32]

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Josh Osich
Josh Osich in 2019.jpg
Osich with the Chicago White Sox in 2019
Pitcher
Born: (1988-09-03) September 3, 1988 (age 34)
Boise, Idaho, U.S.
Batted: Left
Threw: Left
MLB debut
July 3, 2015, for the San Francisco Giants
Last MLB appearance
July 26, 2021, for the Cincinnati Reds