Danny Young (pitcher, born 1994)

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23+1⁄3 innings pitched.

In 2017, Young split 47 appearances between the High-A Dunedin Blue Jays and the Double-A New Hampshire Fisher Cats, posting a cumulative 4-1 record and 3.00 ERA with 50 strikeouts and 4 saves in 63.0 innings pitched. The following season, Young returned to New Hampshire, logging a 2-0 record and 4.13 ERA with 48 strikeouts in 56+2⁄3 innings pitched. For the 2019 season, Young made 37 appearances split between New Hampshire and the Triple-A Buffalo Bisons, pitching to a cumulative 1-2 record and 2.76 ERA with 42 strikeouts in 49 innings pitched.

Cleveland Indians / Guardians

On December 12, 2019, the Cleveland Indians selected Young in the minor league phase of the Rule 5 draft. [4] Young did not play in a game in 2020 due to the cancellation of the minor league season because of the COVID-19 pandemic. [5] In 2021, Young made 40 appearances for the Triple-A Columbus Clippers, logging a 2-2 record and 4.47 ERA with 58 strikeouts in 52+1⁄3 innings pitched. He elected free agency following the season on November 7, 2021.

Seattle Mariners

On February 9, 2022, Young signed a minor league contract with the Seattle Mariners organization. [6] He was assigned to the Triple-A Tacoma Rainiers to begin the 2022 season.

The Mariners promoted Young to the major leagues for the first time on May 5, 2022. [7] [8] He made his MLB debut on May 9 in relief against the Philadelphia Phillies, recording three strikeouts. [9] He made 2 appearances for the Mariners, recording a 7.36 ERA across 3+2⁄3 innings pitched. He was designated for assignment on August 1. [10]

Atlanta Braves

On August 6, 2022, Young was claimed off waivers by the Atlanta Braves. He made one appearances for Atlanta, throwing 2+2⁄3 scoreless innings against the New York Mets on August 15. [11] He was designated for assignment the following day. On August 18, he cleared waivers and was sent outright to the Triple-A Gwinnett Stripers. [12] He made 11 appearances for Gwinnett down the stretch, posting a 3.24 ERA with 17 strikeouts in 8+1⁄3 innings pitched.

Young participated in major league spring training activities before the 2023 regular season began, and was assigned to minor league camp in March 2023. [13] On April 8, the Braves selected Young's contract to the active roster. [14] In 8 games out of Atlanta's bullpen, he logged a 1.08 ERA with 11 strikeouts in 8+1⁄3 innings. On July 18, Young was placed on the full–season injured list with an unspecified injury. [15] The next day, the Braves released Young from the roster. [16] [17]

On July 24, Young re-signed with the Braves on a minor league contract. [18] In 16 games for Triple–A Gwinnett, he struggled to a 6.32 ERA with 18 strikeouts across 15+2⁄3 innings pitched. Young elected free agency following the season on November 6. [19]

New York Mets

On January 12, 2024, Young signed a minor league contract with the New York Mets. [20] In 6 games for the Triple–A Syracuse Mets, he logged a 1.13 ERA with 12 strikeouts across 8 innings of work. On April 28, the Mets selected Young's contract, adding him to the major league roster. [21] In 42 games for New York in 2024, he posted a 4.54 ERA with 48 strikeouts across 372⁄3 innings pitched. [22] In Game 1 of the 2024 National League Championship Series, Young made his postseason debut, pitching a scoreless 11⁄3 innings. [23]

Young made 10 appearances for New York in 2025, recording a 4.32 ERA with 13 strikeouts across 8+1⁄3 innings pitched. On May 4, 2025, it was announced that Young would require Tommy John surgery, ending his season. [24] On November 21, he was non-tendered by the Mets and became a free agent. [25]

Atlanta Braves (second stint)

On December 2, 2025, Young signed a one-year, split contract with the Atlanta Braves. [26]

See also

References

  1. ↑ O'Neill, Lucas (March 1, 2012). "ESPNHS Florida All-State Baseball Team". ESPN.com. Retrieved July 20, 2023.
  2. ↑ "Danny Young '12 Drafted by the Toronto Blue Jays". Saintandrews.net. October 6, 2015. Retrieved May 7, 2022.
  3. ↑ Edgar Thompson (June 9, 2015). "UF outfielder Harrison Bader selected in the third round by St. Louis Cardinals". Orlando Sentinel. Retrieved May 7, 2022.
  4. ↑ "Indians Rule 5 Draft results". MLB.com. December 12, 2019. Retrieved July 20, 2023.
  5. ↑ "2020 Minor League Baseball season cancelled". mlb.com. Retrieved March 11, 2023.
  6. ↑ "Danny Young Stats, Fantasy & News".
  7. ↑ "Hard lessons learned for Mariners rookie Matt Brash force him back to the minor leagues". The Seattle Times. May 5, 2022. Retrieved May 7, 2022.
  8. ↑ "Mariners Recall RHP Riley O'Brien, Select LHP Danny Young". May 5, 2022.
  9. ↑ "Mariners' Danny Young: Impressive in big-league debut". www.cbssports.com. May 10, 2022. Retrieved May 12, 2022.
  10. ↑ Divish, Ryan (August 1, 2022). "Luis Castillo 'ready to go' for first start with the Mariners". Seattle Times. Retrieved July 20, 2023.
  11. ↑ "Danny Young 2022 Pitching Game Logs".
  12. ↑ "Braves' Danny Young: Remains in organization". cbssports.com. August 18, 2022. Retrieved March 11, 2023.
  13. ↑ Toscano, Justin (March 20, 2023). "Why Braves optioned Vaughn Grissom and others as opening-day roster comes into focus". Atlanta Journal Constitution. Retrieved March 26, 2023.
  14. ↑ "Truett's Chick-fil-A Sports: Model boys soccer ranked fifth in state 2A. Updates on the Braves. Links to The Masters". Rome News-Tribune. April 8, 2023. Retrieved April 9, 2023.
  15. ↑ "Braves' Danny Young: Goes on full-season IL". cbssports.com. July 18, 2023. Retrieved July 19, 2023.
  16. ↑ "Braves' Eddie Rosario returns to lineup; Sam Hilliard to IL". ESPN.com. Associated Press. July 19, 2023. Retrieved July 20, 2023.
  17. ↑ Beazley, Colin (July 19, 2023). "Braves place Sam Hilliard on 10-day IL, bring up RHP Seth Elledge". Atlanta Journal Constitution. Retrieved July 20, 2023.
  18. ↑ "Transactions".
  19. ↑ "2023 MiLB Free Agents". baseballamerica.com. November 8, 2023. Retrieved January 11, 2024.
  20. ↑ "Mets, Danny Young Agree To Minor League Deal". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved January 11, 2024.
  21. ↑ "Mets Select Danny Young". mlbtraderumors.com. April 28, 2024. Retrieved April 28, 2024.
  22. ↑ "Danny Young Stats, Age, Position, Height, Weight, Fantasy & News". MLB.com. Retrieved April 25, 2025.
  23. ↑ Former Gators Teammates Running It Back for Mets Postseason Run, Sports Illustrated, October 16, 2024
  24. ↑ Deeds, Nick (May 4, 2025). "Mets Select Blade Tidwell; Danny Young To Undergo Tommy John Surgery". MLB Trade Rumors. Retrieved November 6, 2025.
  25. ↑ Adams, Steve (November 21, 2025). "National League Non-Tenders: 11/21/25". MLB Trade Rumors. Retrieved December 21, 2025.
  26. ↑ "Braves' Danny Young: Inks split contract with Atlanta". CBS Sports. December 2, 2025. Retrieved December 2, 2025.
Danny Young
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Young with the Mets in 2024
Atlanta Braves
Pitcher
Born: (1994-05-27) May 27, 1994 (age 31)
Boynton Beach, Florida, U.S.
Bats: Left
Throws: Left
MLB debut
May 9, 2022, for the Seattle Mariners