Donn Roach

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3+13 innings in his Cubs debut on June 27 as a starter, in a loss to the St. Louis Cardinals. [10]

Cincinnati Reds

Roach was claimed off waivers by the Cincinnati Reds on July 13, 2015. He was designated for assignment on August 23.

Toronto Blue Jays

On August 25, 2015, Roach was claimed off waivers by the Toronto Blue Jays. [11] He was designated for assignment by the Blue Jays on September 30, and elected free agency on October 14. [12]

Seattle Mariners

On December 5, 2015, Roach signed a minor league contract with the Seattle Mariners organization. In 22 games (17 starts) for the Triple–A Tacoma Rainiers, he compiled a 6–6 record and 4.08 ERA with 62 strikeouts across 108 innings. On June 24, 2016, the Mariners selected Roach's contract, adding him to their active roster. [13] In 4 appearances for Seattle, he registered a 2–0 record and 8.44 ERA with 2 strikeouts across 5+13 innings of work. On August 6, Roach was designated for assignment by the Mariners. [14]

Detroit Tigers

Roach was claimed off waivers by the Detroit Tigers on August 9, 2016. [15] In 5 starts for the Triple–A Toledo Mud Hens, he compiled a 3–1 record and 3.03 ERA with 21 strikeouts across 29+23 innings pitched. Roach was designated for assignment following the promotion of Joe Mantiply on September 3. [16]

Oakland Athletics

On September 5, 2016, he was claimed off waivers by the Oakland Athletics. He pitched in one postseason game for the Triple-A Nashville Sounds. [17] On October 6, 2016, Roach was outrighted off of the 40-man roster and elected free agency on October 9. [18]

KT Wiz

Roach signed with the KT Wiz of the KBO League on November 7, 2016. [19]

Chicago White Sox

On February 25, 2018, Roach signed a minor league contract to return to affiliated baseball with the Chicago White Sox organization. [20] In 16 games (15 starts) for the Triple–A Charlotte Knights, he registered a 9–2 record and 2.65 ERA with 61 strikeouts over 95 innings.

Orix Buffaloes

Roach signed with the Orix Buffaloes of Nippon Professional Baseball on July 7, 2018. [21]

Chicago White Sox (second stint)

On December 30, 2018, Roach signed a minor league contract to return to the Chicago White Sox. [22] He spent 2019 with the Triple–A Charlotte Knights, struggling to a 3–6 record and 7.83 ERA with 53 strikeouts over 79+13 innings of work. Roach elected free agency following the season. [23]

Uni-President Lions

On January 11, 2020, Roach signed with the Uni-President Lions of the Chinese Professional Baseball League. [24] He was released on June 18, after struggling to a 11.35 ERA and 2.26 WHIP over 23 innings pitched. [25]

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Donn Roach
Donn Roach Padres (Cropped).jpg
Roach pitching for the San Diego Padres in 2013
Pitcher
Born: (1989-12-14) December 14, 1989 (age 35)
Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.
Batted: Right
Threw: Right
Professional debut
MLB: April 2, 2014, for the San Diego Padres
KBO: March 31, 2017, for the KT Wiz
NPB: July 22, 2018, for the Orix Buffaloes
CPBL: April 16, 2020, for the Uni-President Lions
Last appearance
MLB: August 2, 2016, for the Seattle Mariners
KBO: October 1, 2017, for the KT Wiz
NPB: September 25, 2018, for the Orix Buffaloes
CPBL: May 12, 2020, for the Uni-President Lions