Matt Marksberry

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Marksberry was invited to spring training in 2016, but did not make Opening Day roster. [7] He was sent to the Double-A Mississippi Braves to start the season, and recalled on April 23. [8] He made an appearance against the New York Mets, then was optioned to Gwinnett after the game. [9] Marksberry was next recalled on June 25, and spent four days in the major leagues. [10] [11] On July 28, Marksberry was recalled for the third time during the 2016 season. [12] He was placed on the 15-day disabled list on July 31, and moved to the 60-day disabled list in September, ending his season. [13] [14] Marksberry was released in March 2017. [15]

Somerset Patriots

On August 2, 2017, Marksberry signed with the Somerset Patriots of the Atlantic League. He was released on August 6, 2017. [16]

Québec Capitales

On August 17, 2017, Marksberry signed with the Québec Capitales of the Can-Am League.

Melbourne Aces

In early 2018, Marksberry was playing for the Melbourne Aces in the Australian Baseball League.

Lancaster Barnstormers

On February 7, 2018, Marksberry was traded from the Québec Capitales to the Lancaster Barnstormers of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball. He became a free agent following the 2018 season.

Arizona Diamondbacks

On January 4, 2019, Marksberry signed a minor league deal with the Arizona Diamondbacks that included an invitation to spring training. [17] He was released on March 14, 2019.

Lancaster Barnstormers (second stint)

On March 20, 2019, Marksberry signed with the Lancaster Barnstormers of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball. He became a free agent following the 2019 season.

Sydney Blue Sox

Marksberry signed with the Sydney Blue Sox of the Australian Baseball League for the 2019/20 season.

On March 5, 2020, Marksberry signed with the Sioux City Explorers of the American Association of Independent Professional Baseball. However, the team was not selected by the league to compete in the condensed 2020 season due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Marksberry was not chosen by another team in the dispersal draft, and therefore became a free agent.

Personal life

After the 2016 season, Marksberry reported having stomach pains. He underwent a colonoscopy, and had a seizure and suffered a collapsed lung during the procedure. He was placed in a medically induced coma. [18]

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Matt Marksberry
Pitcher
Born: (1990-08-25) August 25, 1990 (age 33)
Cincinnati, Ohio, U.S.
Batted: Left
Threw: Left
MLB debut
July 31, 2015, for the Atlanta Braves
Last MLB appearance
July 30, 2016, for the Atlanta Braves