Eli Villalobos

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17+13 innings pitched. He was designated for assignment by the Pirates on June 19, following the promotion of Henry Davis. [6]

Miami Marlins (second stint)

On June 26, 2023, Villalobos was claimed off waivers by the Miami Marlins, marking his second stint with the organization. He was subsequently optioned to the Double–A Pensacola Blue Wahoos. [7] On July 2, Villalobos was again designated for assignment following the promotion of Dane Myers. [8] He cleared waivers and was sent outright to Double–A on July 4. [9]

Villalobos began the 2024 season with Triple–A Jacksonville, recording a 4.73 ERA with 16 strikeouts across 9 games. On May 5, 2024, Villalobos was selected to the 40–man roster and promoted to the major leagues for the first time. [10] In 3 games for Miami, he compiled a 2.08 ERA with 3 strikeouts across 4+13 innings pitched. On May 27, Villalobos was designated for assignment by the Marlins. [11] He cleared waivers and was sent outright to Jacksonville on May 31, [12] but elected free agency the following day. [13]

Detroit Tigers

On June 17, 2024, Villalobos signed a minor league contract with the Detroit Tigers. [14] He made 6 total appearances split between the rookie–level Florida Complex League Tigers, Single–A Lakeland Flying Tigers, and Triple–A Toledo Mud Hens. Villalobos was released by the Tigers organization on September 13. [15]

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  13. https://www.milb.com/transactions/2024-06-01/p-3
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  15. https://www.milb.com/transactions/2024-09-13
Eli Villalobos
Free agent
Pitcher
Born: (1997-06-26) June 26, 1997 (age 27)
La Habra, California, U.S.
Bats: Right
Throws: Right
MLB debut
May 5, 2024, for the Miami Marlins