Eric Yardley

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66+2⁄3 innings. [5] Following the 2015 season, Yardley played for the Peoria Javelinas of the Arizona Fall League. [6]

Yardley split the 2016, 2017, and 2018 seasons each between San Antonio and the El Paso Chihuahuas. He combined to go 3–2 with a 2.93 ERA over 70+2⁄3 innings in 2016, 3–2 with a 2.05 ERA over 70 innings in 2017, and 5–4 with a 4.13 ERA over 60+1⁄3 innings in 2018. [5] He opened the 2019 season back with El Paso, going 0–2 with a 2.83 ERA and 52 strikeouts over 63+2⁄3 innings. [5]

On August 21, 2019, the Padres selected Yardley's contract and promoted him to the major leagues. [7] He made his major league debut that day versus the Cincinnati Reds, allowing three runs (one earned) in a 1⁄3 of an inning and suffering the loss. [8] In 10 games for the Padres, Yardley went 0–1 with a 2.31 ERA and 7 strikeouts in 11+2⁄3 innings. Yardley was designated for assignment on November 4, 2019.

Milwaukee Brewers

On November 15, 2019, Yardley was claimed off waivers by the Milwaukee Brewers. [9] Yardley enjoyed a great year for the Brewers in 2020, pitching to a 2-0 record and a 1.54 ERA with 19 strikeouts in 23.1 innings of work. [10] Yardley was not quite as successful in 2021, struggling to a 6.75 ERA in 17 appearances with the Brewers. On November 5, 2021, Yardley was outrighted off of the 40-man roster [11] and elected free agency. [12]

Chicago Cubs

On January 25, 2022, Yardley signed a minor league contract with the Chicago Cubs. [13] Yardley struggled immensely to the tune of a 17.36 ERA in 5 appearances for the Triple-A Iowa Cubs before he was released on May 2. [14]

Toronto Blue Jays

On May 25, 2022, Yardley signed a minor league contract with the Toronto Blue Jays organization and was assigned to the Triple-A Buffalo Bisons. [15] In 32 appearances with Buffalo, Yardley registered a 3-2 record and 4.13 ERA with 31 strikeouts in 32.2 innings pitched. He elected free agency on November 10, 2022.

Arizona Diamondbacks

On January 25, 2023, Yardley signed a minor league contract with the Arizona Diamondbacks organization. [16] Yardley was released by the organization on March 24. [17]

Coaching career

On December 22, 2023, Yardley was hired by the Toronto Blue Jays to serve as an assistant pitching coach for their Double–A affiliate, the New Hampshire Fisher Cats. [18]

Personal life

Yardley is married to Tia Yardley. [19]

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  2. ↑ Seattle University (July 18, 2013). "Eric Yardley Signed by San Diego Padres". goseattleu.com. Retrieved August 21, 2019.
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  4. ↑ "Padres' prospect Yardley is embracing opportunities". Fox Sports San Diego . July 14, 2017. Retrieved August 21, 2019.
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  6. ↑ "Former Trinidad Trigger Eric Yardley excelling in Arizona Fall League". pecosleague.com. November 9, 2015. Retrieved August 21, 2019.
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  11. ↑ "Brewers' Eric Yardley: Outrighted to Triple-A".
  12. ↑ "Eric Yardley: Elects free agency".
  13. ↑ "Cubs' Eric Yardley: Joins North Siders".
  14. ↑ "Cubs Release Two Arms from the Iowa Bullpen as the Minor League Shuffle is Underway".
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  16. ↑ "Eric Yardley Stats, Fantasy & News".
  17. ↑ "Transactions".
  18. ↑ "Blue Jays add ex-MLB pitcher to minor league coaching staff". jaysjournal.com. Retrieved December 26, 2023.
  19. ↑ "Eric Yardley #57". MLB.com . Retrieved December 15, 2020.
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Eric Yardley
Pitcher
Born: (1990-08-18) August 18, 1990 (age 33)
Richland, Washington, U.S.
Batted: Right
Threw: Right
MLB debut
August 21, 2019, for the San Diego Padres
Last MLB appearance
June 17, 2021, for the Milwaukee Brewers