Josh Ravin

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9+1⁄3 innings. [18] He also pitched in 22 games for Oklahoma City with a 3.86 ERA. [4]

Ravin broke the radius bone in his left forearm in a multi-vehicle car crash on February 29, 2016. The injury required surgery. [19] Ravin began the 2016 season on the 15-day disabled list. On May 10, Ravin was suspended for 80 games by MLB for testing positive for pralmorelin, a banned performance-enhancing drug. [20] Ravin was reinstated on August 3, and optioned to Triple-A, but rejoined the Dodgers on August 8. [21] He appeared in 10 games with Los Angeles, posting a 0.93 ERA in 9+2⁄3 innings in 2016. [22]

Ravin suffered a groin injury in spring training in 2017, causing him to begin the season on the disabled list. [23] He was taken off the DL and optioned to Oklahoma City on May 10. [24] He did manage to appear in 14 games for the Dodgers in 2017, with a 6.48 ERA as well as 30 games for Oklahoma City, where he had a 5.09 ERA. [4] His groin issue recurred all season, leading to several stints on the disabled list and he was eventually shut down for good on September 22. [25] On November 20, 2017, Ravin was designated for assignment by the Dodgers.

Atlanta Braves

On November 20, 2017, Ravin was traded to the Atlanta Braves in exchange for cash considerations. [26] On March 5, 2018, the Braves outrighted Ravin off the 40-man roster. [27] On March 31, Ravin was called up by the Braves and had his contract purchased back to the 40-man roster by the team. [28] He was designated for assignment on April 21, after he posted a 6.00 ERA in 2 big league games. [29] He was outrighted to the Triple-A Gwinnett Stripers on April 25, 2018.

On June 14, 2018, while pitching for Gwinnett, Ravin was hit in the head by a line drive. After several minutes he was able to stand up but needed assistance exiting the field. [30] He elected free agency on October 11, 2018.

Chiba Lotte Marines

On January 7, 2019, Ravin signed with the Chiba Lotte Marines of Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB). [31] Ravin spent the majority of the year with Lotte's farm team, only making two appearances for the main club, where he struggled mightily, facing 12 batters and allowing 5 earned runs in 1+2⁄3 innings of work. [32] On November 30, the Marines announced that they would not re-sign Ravin for the 2020 season. [33] On December 2, he became a free agent. [34]

Lexington Legends

On May 4, 2021, Ravin signed with the Lexington Legends of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball. [35] Ravin recorded a 2.57 ERA in 7 appearances before he was released on July 2. [36]

Personal life

Ravin's brother, Joel, was shot five times after being kidnapped on October 4, 2015, and survived. [37] Joel died on March 28, 2023, after his body was discovered in a van fire in Woodland Hills. [38]

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Josh Ravin
Josh Ravin pitching for the Los Angeles Dodgers in 2017 Spring Training (Cropped).jpg
Josh Ravin pitching for the Los Angeles Dodgers during 2017 Spring Training
Relief pitcher
Born: (1988-01-21) January 21, 1988 (age 36)
West Hills, California, U.S.
Batted: Right
Threw: Right
Professional debut
MLB: June 2, 2015, for the Los Angeles Dodgers
NPB: June 1, 2019, for the Chiba Lotte Marines
Last appearance
MLB: April 20, 2018, for the Atlanta Braves
MLB: June 4, 2019, for the Chiba Lotte Marines