Carlos Torres (pitcher)

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23 innings. [22] The Nationals designated him for assignment on May 23, he cleared waivers and was sent outright to Triple-A Syracuse Chiefs on May 25. [24] He declared free agency on October 2, 2018. [25]

San Diego Padres

On January 24, 2019, Torres signed a minor league contract with the San Diego Padres that included an invitation to spring training. [26] On May 16, 2019, he opted out of his contract and became a free agent. [27]

Detroit Tigers

On May 26, 2019, Torres signed a minor league contract with the Detroit Tigers. [28] On June 8, 2019, Torres was recalled by the Tigers. [29] He was designated for assignment on June 22 after recording a 7.50 ERA in four appearances. [30] Torres later elected free agency on June 24.

Minnesota Twins

On June 26, 2019, Torres signed a minor league contract with the Minnesota Twins. [31] On July 24, the Twins selected Torres' contract. [32] On July 28, Torres was designated for assignment. [33] He was released on July 30.

San Francisco Giants

On August 11, 2019, Torres signed a minor league deal with the Giants. [34] On August 27, Torres was released. [35]

Toros de Tijuana

On February 26, 2020, Torres signed with the Toros de Tijuana of the Mexican League. In 2020, he did not play a game because of the cancellation of the Mexican League season due to the COVID-19 pandemic. [36] After the 2020 season, he played for Tomateros de Culiacán of the Mexican Pacific League(LVMP). He also played for Mexico in the 2021 Caribbean Series.

In 2021 he appeared in 16 games 21 innings of relief going 1-0 with a 1.71 ERA and 27 strikeouts.

On December 9, 2022, Torres retired from professional baseball. [37]

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Carlos Torres
Carlos Torres on September 27, 2013.jpg
Torres with the New York Mets in 2013
Pitcher
Born: (1982-10-22) October 22, 1982 (age 41)
Santa Cruz, California, U.S.
Batted: Right
Threw: Right
Professional debut
MLB: July 22, 2009, for the Chicago White Sox
NPB: April 20, 2011, for the Yomiuri Giants
Last appearance
MLB: June 16, 2019, for the Detroit Tigers
NPB: August 11, 2011, for the Yomiuri Giants