Blaine Boyer

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40+1⁄3.

Minnesota Twins

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Boyer with the Minnesota Twins in 2015

On January 7, 2015, Boyer signed a minor league contract with the Minnesota Twins. [18] The team announced that Boyer had made the Opening Day roster on March 30. [19] For the entire season, Boyer posted a career low 2.49 ERA in 68 games for the Twins.

Milwaukee Brewers

On February 12, 2016, Boyer signed a minor league contract with the Milwaukee Brewers with an invitation to spring training, [20] [21] and made the Opening Day roster with a contract worth $950,000. [22] He appeared In 61 games for the Brewers, posting an ERA of 3.95 with a 2–4 record.

Return to Atlanta

On January 17, 2017, Boyer signed a minor league contract with the Atlanta Braves. [23] He was released on March 25. [24]

Boston Red Sox

On April 3, 2017, Boyer signed a minor league deal with the Boston Red Sox. The Red Sox called up Boyer on May 28 2017. In 32 games for Boston, he was 1–1 in 41+1⁄3.

Return to Kansas City

On February 7, 2018, Boyer signed a minor league deal with the Kansas City Royals. [25] His contract was purchased by the Royals on March 29, 2018. He appeared in 21 games, going 2–1 with a 12.05 ERA, before he was released on August 15, 2018. [26]

Personal life

Boyer is married to Ginsey, [11] with whom he has two sons. [27] In November 2015, working with non-profit group The Exodus Road, Boyer spent ten days undercover with former MLB first baseman (and his former Braves teammate) Adam LaRoche, helping to identify and rescue underage sex slaves in Southeast Asia. [28]

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Blaine Boyer
Blaine Boyer on April 14, 2013.jpg
Boyer pitching for the Omaha Storm Chasers in 2013
Pitcher
Born: (1981-07-11) July 11, 1981 (age 43)
Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.
Batted: Right
Threw: Right
Professional debut
MLB: June 12, 2005, for the Atlanta Braves
NPB: June 23, 2013, for the Hanshin Tigers
Last appearance
MLB: August 14, 2018, for the Kansas City Royals
NPB: 2013, for the Hanshin Tigers