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, 2022. [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]

On June 12, Young was optioned back to Triple-A Syracuse because they had a roster crunch with closer Edwin Diaz returning from the injured list (IL). On June 22, Young was recalled when Sean Reid-Foley went on the IL. [22]

In Game 1 of the 2024 National League Championship Series, Young made his postseason debut, pitching a scoreless 1 1/3 innings. [23]

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Danny Young
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Young with the Mets in 2024
New York Mets – No. 81
Pitcher
Born: (1994-05-27) May 27, 1994 (age 30)
Boynton Beach, Florida, U.S.
Bats: Left
Throws: Left
MLB debut
May 9, 2022, for the Seattle Mariners
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