On July 2,2013,Duarte was signed by the Texas Rangers organization as an international free agent.[1] He made his professional debut with the AZL Rangers in 2015,posting a 5.68 ERA in 4 games. In 2016,Duarte pitched in 12 games for the Dominican Summer League Rangers,recording a 6–3 record and 3.05 ERA with 44 strikeouts in 59.0 innings pitched. On April 18,2017,Duarte was loaned to the Tigres de Quintana Roo of the Mexican League for the 2017 season.[1] In 37 appearances for Quintana Roo,Duarte logged a 6–1 record and 1.96 ERA.
Kansas City Royals
On December 12,2017,Duarte was selected by the Kansas City Royals in the minor league phase of the Rule 5 draft.[2] Duarte was loaned to the Tigres de Quintana Roo of the Mexican League from March 30 to June 30,2018,and posted a 2–1 record and 4.26 ERA in 21 appearances. He split the remainder of the season between the rookie-level Idaho Falls Chukars and the Single-A Lexington Legends,recording a cumulative 1.05 ERA in 13 appearances. For the 2019 season,Duarte split the year between the rookie-level AZL Royals,Lexington,and the High-A Wilmington Blue Rocks,pitching to a 5.60 ERA with 26 strikeouts in 27.1 innings pitched.[3] On October 19,2019,Duarte was released by the Royals organization.
Cincinnati Reds
On January 28,2020,Duarte signed with the Tigres de Quintana Roo of the Mexican League. However,he was released on February 7 so he could pursue an opportunity with an MLB team. On February 8,2020,Duarte signed a minor league contract with the Cincinnati Reds organization.[4] Duarte did not play in a game in 2020 due to the cancellation of the minor league season because of the COVID-19 pandemic.[5] He was released by the Reds organization on June 1.
Acereros de Monclova
On May 20,2021,Duarte signed with the Acereros de Monclova of the Mexican League.[6] Duarte recorded an 0.64 ERA in 13 appearances for Monclova before being released on June 23 so he could sign with an MLB organization.[6]
Cincinnati Reds (second stint)
On June 24,2021,Duarte signed a minor league deal with the Cincinnati Reds organization.[7] Duarte played in four different levels in for the Reds organization in 2021:the rookie-level Arizona Complex League Reds,the High-A Dayton Dragons,the Double-A Chattanooga Lookouts,and the Triple-A Louisville Bats. Between the four teams,Duarte pitched to a 4.56 ERA with 32 strikeouts in 23.2 innings of work across 19 total appearances.[3] On November 19,2021,the Reds added Duarte to their 40-man roster to protect him from the Rule 5 draft.[8]
Duarte made his major league debut on April 8,2022. He made 3 appearances out of Cincinnati's bullpen before he was placed on the injured list on April 17 with right elbow inflammation. He was later transferred to the 60-day IL on April 23.[9] He was activated on September 25 and subsequently optioned to Triple–A Louisville.[10] On November 18,2022,Duarte was non-tendered and became a free agent.
On November 22,2022,Duarte re-signed with the Reds on a minor league contract. He began the 2023 season with Triple–A Louisville,working to a 3.49 ERA with 32 strikeouts and 4 saves in 28+1⁄3 innings across 26 games. On June 13, 2023, Duarte was selected to the major league roster.[11] In 31 games for Cincinnati, he posted a 3–0 record and 3.69 ERA with 23 strikeouts across 31+2⁄3 innings pitched. On January 13, 2024, Duarte was designated for assignment after the signing of Brent Suter was made official.[12]
Minnesota Twins
On January 16, 2024, Duarte was traded to the Texas Rangers in exchange for cash considerations.[13] The Rangers designated him for assignment on January 26[14] and he was claimed off waivers by the Minnesota Twins on February 2.[15] The Twins also designated him for assignment, on February 7.[16] He cleared waivers and was sent outright to the Triple-A St. Paul Saints on February 13. On March 28, Duarte had his contract selected after making the Opening Day roster.[17] He made only two appearances for Minnesota, recording a 2.25 ERA with 3 strikeouts across 4 innings pitched. On May 8, Duarte underwent season–ending elbow surgery.[18] On November 4, Duarte was removed from the 40–man roster and sent outright to St. Paul.[19] He elected free agency the next day.
On November 6, 2024, Duarte re-signed with the Twins on a minor league contract.[20]
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