Carson Ragsdale

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113+23 innings pitched. [5]

Ragsdale began 2022 with the rookie–level Arizona Complex League Giants, striking out nine over five scoreless appearances. He later underwent surgery for thoracic outlet syndrome and missed the remainder of the season. [6] Ragsdale began 2023 with the High–A Eugene Emeralds, recording a 2.93 ERA with 42 strikeouts across 7 starts. However, he suffered a right elbow injury and did not appear in a game after May 13. [7]

Ragsdale split the 2024 campaign between the Double–A Richmond Flying Squirrels and Triple–A Sacramento River Cats, compiling a 5–7 record and 4.18 ERA with 147 strikeouts across 120+23 innings pitched. Following the season, the Giants added Ragsdale to their 40-man roster to protect him from the Rule 5 draft. [8]

Ragsdale was optioned to Triple-A Sacramento to begin the 2025 season, [9] where he posted a 5-5 record and 5.37 ERA with 58 strikeouts across 18 games (14 starts). Ragsdale was designated for assignment by San Francisco on July 28, 2025. [10]

Baltimore Orioles

On August 3, 2025, Ragsdale was claimed off waivers by the Baltimore Orioles. [11] In seven appearances (five starts) for the Triple-A Norfolk Tides, he posted a 2-2 record and 3.47 ERA with 18 strikeouts across 23+13 innings pitched. On September 14, the Orioles promoted Ragsdale to the major leagues for the first time. [12] He made his MLB debut the same day, coming into the game as a reliever and giving up eight runs over three innings in an 11-2 loss to the Toronto Blue Jays. Ragsdale was designated for assignment by the Orioles on September 15. [13]

Atlanta Braves

On September 17, 2025, Ragsdale was claimed off waivers by the Atlanta Braves. [14] He made one appearance for the Triple-A Gwinnett Stripers, but took the loss after allowing four runs on three hits with one strikeout in one inning. Ragsdale was designated for assignment by the Braves on September 22. [15]

Baltimore Orioles (second stint)

On September 25, 2025, Ragsdale was claimed off waivers by the Baltimore Orioles. [16]

References

  1. Zolecki, Todd (June 20, 2020). "Phillies agree with draftees Ragsdale, Radcliff". mlb.com. Retrieved December 13, 2024.
  2. Adler, David (June 30, 2020). "2020 Minor League Baseball season cancelled". mlb.com. Retrieved December 13, 2024.
  3. Breen, Matt (January 9, 2021). "Phillies acquire reliever Sam Coonrod in trade with Giants" . The Philadelphia Inquirer . Archived from the original on January 31, 2021. Retrieved December 13, 2024.
  4. Pavlovic, Alex (January 9, 2021). "Zaidi explains why Giants traded Coonrod to Phillies". NBC Sports Bay Area. Archived from the original on January 9, 2021. Retrieved December 13, 2024.
  5. "Carson Ragsdale - Stats - Pitching". fangraphs.com. Retrieved December 13, 2024.
  6. Guardado, Maria (November 22, 2024). "Prospect's journey to 40-man roster a 'story of perseverance'". mlb.com. Retrieved December 13, 2024.
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  8. Pavlovic, Alex (November 19, 2024). "Giants add two pitchers to 40-man, protect them from Rule 5 Draft". NBC Sports Bay Area. Retrieved June 27, 2025.
  9. Rubin, Shayna (March 9, 2025). "Giants send rotation hopefuls Seymour and Ragsdale to minor-league camp". sfchronicle.com. Retrieved March 12, 2025.
  10. Adams, Steve (July 28, 2025). "Giants Designate Carson Ragsdale For Assignment". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved July 28, 2025.
  11. Deeds, Nick (August 3, 2025). "Orioles Claim Vidal Brujan, Carson Ragsdale". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved August 3, 2025.
  12. "Orioles recall right-hander Ragsdale". masnsports.com. September 14, 2025. Retrieved September 14, 2025.
  13. Adams, Steve (September 15, 2025). "Orioles Claim Jose Castillo, Designate Carson Ragsdale". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved September 15, 2025.
  14. "Braves Claim Carson Ragsdale". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved September 17, 2025.
  15. "Braves, Morton reunite for final week of season". ESPN.com. Associated Press. 2025-09-22. Retrieved 2025-09-22.
  16. "Orioles Claim Carson Ragsdale, Designate Dom Hamel". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved September 25, 2025.
Carson Ragsdale
Baltimore Orioles – No. 83
Pitcher
Born: (1998-05-25) May 25, 1998 (age 27)
Wesley Chapel, Florida, U.S.
Bats: Right
Throws: Right
MLB debut
September 14, 2025, for the Baltimore Orioles