Chris Withrow

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2⁄3 of an inning, he allowed 3 hits, walked one and struck out one. In 26 games for the Dodgers he was 3–0 with a 2.60 ERA and also picked up his first save on September 3 against the Colorado Rockies.

Withrow began 2014 in the Dodgers bullpen and pitched 211⁄3 innings in 20 games. He had a 2.95 ERA and 28 strikeouts but he also walked 18. However, on May 30, he was diagnosed with a torn ligament in his right elbow, requiring Tommy John surgery, which shut him down for the rest of the season. [2] He remained on the 60-day disabled list at the start of the 2015 season. [3]

Atlanta Braves

On May 27, 2015, he was traded to the Atlanta Braves (with Juan Uribe) in exchange for Alberto Callaspo, Eric Stults, Ian Thomas and Juan Jaime. [4] Though Withrow was eligible for arbitration, he and the Braves agreed to a one-year contract for the 2016 season worth $610,000 on January 14. [5] Withrow was invited to spring training, but did not make the team, instead starting the 2016 season with the Triple A Gwinnett Braves. [6] Withrow received his first callup of the season on April 10, and returned to the minors on May 1. [7] [8] On May 26, the Braves recalled Withrow. [9] He pitched at the major league level until August 6, when he was placed on the disabled list with right elbow inflammation. [10] Withrow returned and made six appearances during the first half of September. At the end of the season, he became a free agent. [11]

Kansas City Royals

On January 7, 2017, Withrow signed a minor league contract with the Kansas City Royals that included an invitation to spring training. [12] He spent the entire season on the disabled list and elected free agency on November 6. [13]

Personal life

Withrow's father, Mike, played college baseball for the University of Texas at Austin and was drafted by the Chicago White Sox. Withrow has two brothers, Matt and Steve, who are also baseball players. [14] Matt was selected in the sixth round of the 2015 MLB draft by the Braves. [15]

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Chris Withrow
Chris Withrow Braves.jpg
Withrow with the Atlanta Braves
Pitcher
Born: (1989-04-01) April 1, 1989 (age 35)
Austin, Texas, U.S.
Batted: Right
Threw: Right
MLB debut
June 12, 2013, for the Los Angeles Dodgers
Last MLB appearance
September 17, 2016, for the Atlanta Braves
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