Huascar Ynoa

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97+1⁄3 innings. [8] He pitched three innings in the majors in 2019. [9]

In 2020, Ynoa was 0–0 with a 5.82 ERA, in 21+2⁄3 innings, in nine games, including five starts. [9]

On April 29, 2021, Ynoa hit his first career home run off of Chicago Cubs starter Kyle Hendricks. [10] In his next start on May 4, he hit his first career grand slam off of Washington Nationals reliever Tanner Rainey. [10] On May 17, 2021, Ynoa was put on the 10-day injured list due to a fractured right hand. In his previous start, he allowed 5 runs in 4+1⁄3 innings against the Milwaukee Brewers and suffered the injury when he punched a bench out of frustration. [11] He was placed on the 60-day injured list on May 31. [12] [13] On August 17, Ynoa was activated off of the injured list. [14]

In 2021, he was 4–6 with a 4.05 ERA. [9] Ynoa pitched out of the Braves ‘ bullpen in the National League Division Series against the Brewers. As the Braves advanced to the National League Championship Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers, Ynoa was scheduled to start Game 4. However, he suffered a shoulder injury as he prepared hours before. The Braves ruled Ynoa out for the game and Jesse Chavez started in his place. Ynoa was also replaced on the roster by Dylan Lee, making him ineligible to play again in the 2021 postseason. The Braves eventually won the 2021 World Series, their first title since 1995. [15]

Ynoa began the 2022 season in the Atlanta Braves' pitching rotation, [16] [17] [18] making two ineffective appearances before a demotion to the Gwinnett Braves in April. On September 8, the organization announced that Ynoa needed Tommy John surgery. [19] He missed the 2023 season to recover from the surgery, and was signed to a one-year contract worth $825,000 for the 2024 season on January 4, 2024. [20]

Ynoa began the 2024 season in Triple-A Gwinnett after not being able to secure the fifth spot in the Braves rotation. [21] He was placed on the injured list with right elbow inflammation on April 23, 2024, [22] and transferred to the 60–day injured list on June 16. [23] On November 22, the Braves non–tendered Ynoa, making him a free agent. [24]

Minnesota Twins (second stint)

On December 10, 2024, Ynoa signed a minor league contract with the Minnesota Twins. [25]

Personal life

Ynoa's brother, Michael, has played in the major leagues. [1]

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Huascar Ynoa
Huascar Ynoa (cropped).jpg
Ynoa with the Rome Braves in 2018
Minnesota Twins
Pitcher
Born: (1998-05-28) May 28, 1998 (age 26)
Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic
Bats: Right
Throws: Right
MLB debut
June 16, 2019, for the Atlanta Braves