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]

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]

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Eli Villalobos
Miami Marlins – No. 68
Pitcher
Born: (1997-06-26) June 26, 1997 (age 26)
La Habra, California, U.S.
Bats: Right
Throws: Right
MLB debut
May 5, 2024, for the Miami Marlins