Daniel Mengden

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2+2⁄3 innings and allowed 3 runs on 5 hits with 2 strikeouts, taking the loss. [17] Mengden was designated for assignment by the Royals the following day. [18] He was again sent outright to Triple–A Omaha on September 4. [19] He elected free agency on October 6.

On March 29, 2023, Mengden re-signed with the Royals on a minor league deal. In 6 games (3 starts) for Omaha, Mengden struggled to a 7.36 ERA with 14 strikeouts across 14+2⁄3 innings of work. He was released by the Royals organization on June 27. [20]

Washington Nationals

On July 2, 2023, Mengden signed a minor league contract with the Washington Nationals organization. [21] In 22 games for the Triple–A Rochester Red Wings, he recorded a 7.20 ERA with 30 strikeouts across 35.0 innings of work. Mengden elected free agency following the season on November 6. [22]

CTBC Brothers

On January 17, 2024, Mengden signed with the CTBC Brothers of the Chinese Professional Baseball League. [23]

Personal life

Daniel is the oldest son of Beth and Joe Mengden, and has four siblings: an older sister, Victoria; and younger siblings, Michael and Gabrielle. Mengden was home schooled through eighth grade, at which time his parents ultimately decided to place him in public high school in order to further his baseball career. Victoria is a highschool math teacher and his younger siblings are professional dancers; Michael with the Cincinnati Ballet and Gabrielle with Oklahoma City Ballet. Daniel married Danielle Bishop on November 7, 2020 in Houston, Texas. [11]

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Daniel Mengden
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Mengden with the Omaha Storm Chasers in 2022
CTBC Brothers – No. 80
Pitcher
Born: (1993-02-19) February 19, 1993 (age 31)
Houston, Texas, U.S.
Bats: Right
Throws: Right
Professional debut
MLB: June 11, 2016, for the Oakland Athletics
KBO: April 6, 2021, for the Kia Tigers
CPBL: March 31, 2024, for the CTBC Brothers