After spending parts of four seasons in the minor leagues,in which he was 18–20 with a 3.82 ERA,and being named a 2019 Eastern League Mid-Season All-Star,Baragar was invited to spring training for the Giants in 2020. Baragar made the Giants' 2020 Opening Day roster and his contract was selected to the 40-man roster.[3][4]
He made his MLB debut on July 25,2020,earning the win after pitching two scoreless innings in relief against the Los Angeles Dodgers.[5]
In 2020 he was 5–1 with a 4.03 ERA,pitching 22+1⁄3 innings in 24 games (one start).[6] He was second in the NL in win–loss percentage (.833; behind Max Fried).[7]
In the 2021 regular season with the Giants, he was 2–1 with 2 saves and a 1.57 ERA. He pitched in 25 games, pitching 23 innings in relief. With the Triple–A Sacramento River Cats, he was 3–3 with an 8.46 ERA, pitching 22.1 innings in 22 games (one start).[8] He was designated for assignment on March 14, 2022, to create room on the roster for free agent signing Carlos Rodon.
Arizona Diamondbacks
On March 21, 2022, Baragar was claimed off of waivers by the Arizona Diamondbacks.[9] He was designated for assignment on April 5, following the promotion of Óliver Pérez.[10] On April 10, Baragar was outrighted to the Triple-A Reno Aces.[11] In 43 games for Reno, he posted a 5.51 ERA with 50 strikeouts in 47+1⁄3 innings of work. He elected free agency following the season on November 10.[12]
Cleveland Guardians
On December 22, 2022, Baragar signed a minor league contract with the Cleveland Guardians.[13] The deal includes an invitation to the Guardians' 2023 major league spring training camp. In 23 games for the Triple–A Columbus Clippers, he struggled to a 6.54 ERA with 41 strikeouts and 2 saves across 31+2⁄3 innings pitched. On August 3, 2023, Baragar was released by the Guardians organization.[14]
On May 10, 2024, Baragar’s contract was purchased by the Minnesota Twins organization.[17] In 16 games (4 starts) for the Triple–A St. Paul Saints, he logged a 2–3 record and 5.96 ERA with 26 strikeouts across 25+2⁄3 innings pitched. Baragar was released by the Twins organization on September 12.[18]
On April 29, 2025, Baragar signed with the Toros de Tijuana of the Mexican League.[21] In 11 starts for Tijuana, Baragar pitched to a 5-0 record and 3.59 ERA with 44 strikeouts across 42+2⁄3 innings pitched.
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