Drew Rucinski

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103+2⁄3 innings pitched. [6] In 2013, Rucinski returned to Rockford, now the Aviators, making 15 starts and posting a 4–6 record and 2.88 ERA with 101 strikeouts in 100.0 innings of work. [7]

Los Angeles Angels

On August 6, 2013, Rucinski signed a minor league contract with the Los Angeles Angels organization. [8] He finished the year with the High–A Inland Empire 66ers, posting a 1.86 ERA across 5 starts. In 2014, Rucinski made 26 starts for the Double–A Arkansas Travelers, logging a 10–6 record and 3.15 ERA with 140 strikeouts in 148+2⁄3 innings pitched. [9]

On July 10, 2014, Rucinski was selected to the 40-man roster and promoted to the major leagues for the first time. [10] In 3 games for the Angels, he logged a 4.91 ERA with 8 strikeouts in 7+1⁄3 innings pitched. In 2015, Rucinski made the Angels' Opening Day roster, beating out Andrew Heaney and Nick Tropeano. [11] He made only 4 appearances for the team, struggling to a 7.71 ERA with 4 strikeouts in 7.0 innings of work. On September 1, 2015, Rucinski was designated for assignment following the promotion of Wesley Wright. [12] On September 4, he cleared waivers and was sent outright to the Triple–A Salt Lake Bees. [13] He elected free agency following the season on November 6. [14]

Chicago Cubs

On November 16, 2015, Rucinski signed a minor league contract with the Chicago Cubs organization. [15] He spent the 2016 season with the Triple–A Iowa Cubs, making 28 starts and posting a 7–15 record and 5.92 ERA with 116 strikeouts in 155.0 innings of work. Rucinski elected free agency following the season on November 7, 2016. [16]

Minnesota Twins

On December 15, 2016, Rucinski signed a minor league contract with the Minnesota Twins. [17] He began the 2017 season with the Triple–A Rochester Red Wings, posting a 3.48 ERA with 13 strikeouts in 10+1⁄3 innings pitched. On May 5, 2017, the Twins selected Rucinski's contract, adding him to the major league roster. [18] He struggled immensely in two appearances for Minnesota, allowing five runs on ten hits and two walks in 4+1⁄3 innings of work. On June 11, Rucinski was designated for assignment following the promotion of Nik Turley. [19] On June 15, he re–signed with the Twins on a minor league deal after briefly becoming a free agent. [20] On September 6, Rucinski was released by the Twins organization. [21]

Miami Marlins

On November 30, 2017, Rucinski signed a minor league contract with the Miami Marlins. [22] He began the 2018 season with the Triple–A New Orleans Baby Cakes, posting a 2.52 ERA with 21 strikeouts across 14 appearances. Rucinski had his contract purchased to the major league roster on June 3, 2018. [23] He made 32 relief appearances for Miami, recording a 4.33 ERA with 27 strikeouts in 35+1⁄3 innings pitched. [24] On October 27, Rucinski was removed from the 40–man roster and sent outright to Triple–A New Orleans; however, he subsequently elected free agency in lieu of the assignment. [25]

NC Dinos

On November 29, 2018, Rucinski signed a one-year, $600,000 contract with the NC Dinos of the KBO League. [26] On January 1, 2021, Rucinski re-signed with the Dinos on a one-year, $1.6 million contract. [27] He posted a 15–10 record with a 3.17 ERA and 177 strikeouts over 178 ⅔ innings. On December 21, 2021, Rucinski re-signed with the Dinos to a $2 million deal, which tied for the second-most lucrative contract for a foreign player at the time of his signing. [28] Rucinski was named a KBO All-Star for the team in 2022. [29] He became a free agent after the 2022 season.

Oakland Athletics

On December 21, 2022, Rucinski signed a one-year contract with the Oakland Athletics that contains a club option for the 2024 season. [30] He began the 2023 season working out of Oakland's rotation, and went 0–4 through his first 4 starts with the club. On May 20, 2023, Rucinski was placed on the injured list with a gastrointestinal illness. On June 11, it was announced that he had recovered from the illness, but was dealing with a low–grade MCL sprain of his right knee. [31] On June 20, Rucinski was transferred to the 60-day injured list. [32] On July 18, it was announced that he would undergo season–ending back surgery to address a degenerative condition. [33]

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Drew Rucinski
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Rucinski with the Rochester Red Wings in 2017
Free agent
Pitcher
Born: (1988-12-30) December 30, 1988 (age 36)
Neenah, Wisconsin, U.S.
Bats: Right
Throws: Right
Professional debut
MLB: July 10, 2014, for the Los Angeles Angels
KBO: March 24, 2019, for the NC Dinos