Blair Calvo

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71+1⁄3 innings pitched. [4]

In a May 31, 2022, outing against the Reading Fightin Phils, Calvo was visited on the mound by catcher Willie MacIver, manager Chris Denorfia, and athletic trainer Kelsey Branstetter after he was visibly in distress and unable to catch his breath. He was transported to the hospital and diagnosed with ventricular tachycardia. [5] He spent the majority of the 2022 season with the Double-A Hartford Yard Goats, also making two appearances for the rookie-level Arizona Complex League Rockies. In 29 appearances for Hartford, Calvo registered a 3.09 ERA with 47 strikeouts in 35.0 innings pitched. [6]

On November 15, 2022, the Rockies added Calvo to their 40-man roster to protect him from the Rule 5 draft. [7] Calvo was optioned to the Triple-A Albuquerque Isotopes to begin the 2023 season. [8] In 20 appearances, he struggled to an 8.50 ERA with 26 strikeouts and 3 saves in 18.0 innings pitched. On May 30, 2023, Calvo was promoted to the major leagues for the first time. [9] He made his MLB debut the following day against the Arizona Diamondbacks, pitching a scoreless eighth inning on only eleven pitches. [10] Calvo was designated for assignment by the Rockies on June 15, following the promotion of Jorge Alfaro. [11]

Detroit Tigers

On June 18, 2023, Calvo was traded to the Detroit Tigers in exchange for cash considerations, and was optioned to the Triple–A Toledo Mud Hens. [12] [13] On September 3, Calvo was removed from the 40–man roster and sent outright to Triple–A Toledo. [14] In 29 total appearances for Toledo, he compiled a 6.95 ERA with 36 strikeouts across 33+2⁄3 innings pitched.

Calvo was assigned to the Double–A Erie SeaWolves to begin the 2024 season, compiling a 9.00 ERA across three appearances. On May 24, 2024, it was announced that Calvo would miss the remainder of the season after undergoing surgery to repair a labrum tear in his right shoulder. [15]

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  2. ↑ "County quartet picked".
  3. ↑ "2020 Minor League Baseball season cancelled". mlb.com. Retrieved May 29, 2023.
  4. ↑ "Blair Calvo Stats & Scouting Report". baseballamerica.com. Retrieved June 4, 2023.
  5. ↑ "Saunders: Heart scare hasn't stopped Rockies' Blair Calvo". denverpost.com. Retrieved June 4, 2023.
  6. ↑ "Rockies promote Blair Calvo, option Karl Kauffmann". purplerow.com. Retrieved June 4, 2023.
  7. ↑ "Rockies add five players to the 40-man roster". MLB.com .
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  14. ↑ "Astros Claim Bennett Sousa Off Waivers". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved September 3, 2023.
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Blair Calvo
Detroit Tigers
Pitcher
Born: (1996-02-27) February 27, 1996 (age 28)
Jacksonville, Florida, U.S.
Bats: Right
Throws: Right
MLB debut
May 30, 2023, for the Colorado Rockies