Brandon Cumpton

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37+1⁄3 innings pitched. He elected free agency following the season on November 6, 2017. [7]

Texas Rangers

On January 5, 2018, Cumpton signed a minor league contract that included an invite to spring training with the Texas Rangers. [8] He was released on March 20, 2018. [9]

Southern Maryland Blue Crabs

On April 18, 2018, Cumpton signed with the Southern Maryland Blue Crabs of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball.

Toronto Blue Jays

On July 4, 2018, Cumpton signed a minor league deal with the Toronto Blue Jays and was assigned to the Triple-A Buffalo Bisons. Cumpton was called up to the majors on July 31. He was designated for assignment on August 13, [10] and then assigned back to Buffalo on August 16. Cumpton declared free agency on October 5, 2018. [11]

Return to Southern Maryland

On April 18, 2019, Cumpton signed with the Southern Maryland Blue Crabs of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball.

Pericos de Puebla

On July 24, 2019, Cumpton's contract was purchased by the Pericos de Puebla of the Mexican League. He was released on October 3, 2019.

Diablos Rojos del México

On January 16, 2020, Cumpton signed with the Diablos Rojos del México of the Mexican League. [12]

Winnipeg Goldeyes

On July 23, 2020, Cumpton signed with the Winnipeg Goldeyes of the American Association of Independent Professional Baseball.

Second stint with Diablos Rojos del Mexico

On September 11, 2020, Cumpton was returned to the Diablos. He began the 2021 season with the team, but struggled to a 8.55 ERA in 5 appearances.

Guerreros de Oaxaca

On June 14, 2021, Cumpton was traded to the Guerreros de Oaxaca of the Mexican League in exchange for P Héctor Hernández. [13] He was released on November 23, 2021. This was Cumpton's final stint in professional baseball.

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Brandon Cumpton
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Cumpton with the Altoona Curve in 2017
Pitcher
Born: (1988-11-16) November 16, 1988 (age 35)
Augusta, Georgia, U.S.
Batted: Right
Threw: Right
MLB debut
June 15, 2013, for the Pittsburgh Pirates
Last MLB appearance
July 31, 2018, for the Toronto Blue Jays