Jake Cousins

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Houston Astros

On July 31, 2023, Cousins was claimed off waivers by the Houston Astros. [15] He struggled to a 9.00 ERA in 8 appearances for the Triple–A Sugar Land Space Cowboys prior to being designated for assignment on August 29. [16] Cousins cleared waivers and was sent outright to Sugar Land on September 1. [17] He elected free agency following the season on November 6. [18]

New York Yankees

On December 5, 2023, Cousins signed a minor league contract with the Chicago White Sox. [19] On March 31, 2024, the White Sox traded Cousins to the New York Yankees in exchange for cash considerations. [20] The following day, the Yankees selected him to the major league roster. [21]

On August 13 against the Chicago White Sox, Cousins recorded his first career save in a 4-1 Yankees win. [22]

Personal life

Cousins married his high school sweetheart Kelsey Ridderhoff on December 16, 2017, in Beach Park, Illinois. Jake is a cousin of National Football League quarterback Kirk Cousins. [23] Jake grew up a fan of the Chicago Cubs.[ citation needed ]

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Jake Cousins
New York Yankees – No. 61
Pitcher
Born: (1994-07-14) July 14, 1994 (age 30)
Park Ridge, Illinois, U.S.
Bats: Right
Throws: Right
MLB debut
June 21, 2021, for the Milwaukee Brewers
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