Eli Villalobos

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17+1⁄3 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+1⁄3 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]

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References

  1. ↑ https://www.milb.com/news/once-a-catcher-eli-villalobos-seems-like-hes-pitched-forever
  2. ↑ "Marlins make trade, add prospects ahead of Rule 5 Draft". MLB.com .
  3. ↑ "Marlins' Eli Villalobos: Dispatched to Triple-A". cbssports.com. Retrieved March 22, 2023.
  4. ↑ "Marlins' Eli Villalobos: Designated for assignment". cbssports.com. Retrieved April 9, 2023.
  5. ↑ "Pirates' Eli Villalobos: Claimed off waivers by PIT". cbssports.com. Retrieved April 11, 2023.
  6. ↑ "Pirates' Eli Villalobos: Dropped from 40-man roster". cbssports.com. Retrieved June 19, 2023.
  7. ↑ "Marlins' Eli Villalobos: Scooped up by Fish". cbssports.com. Retrieved June 26, 2023.
  8. ↑ "Marlins' Eli Villalobos: Dropped from 40-man roster". cbssports.com. Retrieved July 3, 2023.
  9. ↑ "Marlins' Eli Villalobos: Outrighted to Double-A". cbssports.com. Retrieved July 6, 2023.
  10. ↑ "Marlins Select Eli Villalobos". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved May 5, 2024.
  11. ↑ "Marlins Designate Eli Villalobos For Assignment". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved May 27, 2024.
  12. ↑ https://www.milb.com/transactions/2024-05-31/p-1
  13. ↑ https://www.milb.com/transactions/2024-06-01/p-3
  14. ↑ "Eli Villalobos Stats, Age, Position, Height, Weight, Fantasy & News". MLB.com. Retrieved June 18, 2024.
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Eli Villalobos
Detroit Tigers
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