Alec Asher

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Philadelphia Phillies

On July 31, 2015, Asher was traded to the Philadelphia Phillies along with Nick Williams, Jorge Alfaro, Jake Thompson, Matt Harrison, and Jerad Eickhoff in exchange for Cole Hamels and Jake Diekman. [6] He made his major league debut on August 30.

On June 16, 2016, Asher was suspended for 80 games for violating MLB's drug policy after testing positive for chlorodehydromethyltestosterone. [7]

Baltimore Orioles

Asher was traded to the Baltimore Orioles for a player to be named later on March 28, 2017. [8] Asher made his season debut on April 15 against the Toronto Blue Jays. In the start, he tossed 613 innings, giving up just one run while striking out five. He earned a no decision in a 2-1 Orioles' loss. He earned his first win of the year on April 26 against the Tampa Bay Rays. Out of the bullpen, Asher gave up a run in the eleventh inning, before the Orioles would score two in the bottom half to win 5–4.

Asher was designated for assignment on March 29, 2018.

Los Angeles Dodgers

Asher was claimed off waivers by the Los Angeles Dodgers on April 5, 2018. [9]

Milwaukee Brewers

On April 17, 2018, he was claimed off waivers by the Milwaukee Brewers. [10] The Brewers designated him for assignment two days later. [11] He elected free agency on October 23, 2018.

Colorado Rockies

On January 26, 2019, Asher signed a minor league deal with the Colorado Rockies. [12] He was released on March 14, 2019.

Sugar Land Skeeters

On April 15, 2019, Asher signed with the Sugar Land Skeeters of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball. He was released on May 2, 2019.

Long Island Ducks

On May 13, 2019, Asher signed with the Long Island Ducks of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball.

Uni-President Lions

On June 19, 2019, Asher's contract was purchased by the Uni-President Lions of the Chinese Professional Baseball League. [13]

Minnesota Twins

On January 28, 2020, Asher signed a minor league deal with the Minnesota Twins. Asher did not play in a game in 2020 due to the cancellation of the minor league season because of the COVID-19 pandemic. [14] He became a free agent on November 2, 2020.

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Alec Asher
Alec Asher.jpg
Asher with the Philadelphia Phillies
Pitcher
Born: (1991-10-04) October 4, 1991 (age 31)
Lakeland, Florida, U.S.
Batted: Right
Threw: Right
Professional debut
MLB: August 30, 2015, for the Philadelphia Phillies
CPBL: July 6, 2019, for the Uni-President Lions
Last appearance
MLB: July 12, 2018, for the Milwaukee Brewers
CPBL: 2019, for the Uni-President Lions