Colina signed with the Minnesota Twins as an international free agent on September 29,2015.[1] He made his professional debut in 2016 with the Dominican Summer League Twins. In 2017,Colina made 12 appearances (11 starts) for the rookie-level Elizabethton Twins,posting a 3-5 record and 3.34 ERA with 56 strikeouts across 59+1⁄3 innings pitched.[2]
Colina split the 2018 season between the Single-A Cedar Rapids Kernels and High-A Fort Myers Miracle, accumulating a 7-5 record and 2.63 ERA with 106 strikeouts across 21 total appearances (20 starts).[3] He split the 2019 campaign between Fort Myers, the Double-A Pensacola Blue Wahoos, and the Triple-A Rochester Red Wings. In 19 appearances (14 starts) for the three affiliates, Colina compiled an 8-2 record and 2.96 ERA with 102 strikeouts across 97+1⁄3 innings pitched.[4]
Colina was not assigned to an affiliate to begin the 2020 season due to the cancellation of the minor league season because of the COVID-19 pandemic.[5] On September 25, 2020, Colina was selected to the 40-man roster and promoted to the major leagues for the first time.[6] He made his debut that day for the Twins, but gave up three runs in 1⁄3 of an inning.
On April 7, 2021, Colina was placed on the 60-day injured list with inflammation in his right elbow.[7]
Texas Rangers
On October 6, 2021, Colina was claimed off waivers by the Texas Rangers.[8] On November 19, Colina was outrighted off the Rangers active roster.[9] He did not make an appearance for the organization during the 2022 season.
Colina spent all of 2023 with the Triple–A Round Rock Express, compiling a 4.65 ERA with 30 strikeouts in 31 innings across 26 appearances. He elected free agency following the season on November 6, 2023.[10]
Saraperos de Saltillo
On September 19, 2024, Colina signed with the Saraperos de Saltillo of the Mexican League.[11] He made 10 appearances for Saltillo, but struggled to a 9.00 ERA with 8 strikeouts over 10 innings of work. Colina was released by the Saraperos on May 27, 2025.[12]
Rieleros de Aguascalientes
On June 7, 2025, Colina signed with the Rieleros de Aguascalientes of the Mexican League.[13] In nine appearances for Aguascalientes, Colina logged a 1-0 record and 9.60 ERA with 15 strikeouts over 15 innings of work.
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