Jake Cousins

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9+13 innings of work.

Houston Astros

On July 31, 2023, Cousins was claimed off waivers by the Houston Astros. [16] 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. [17] Cousins cleared waivers and was sent outright to Sugar Land on September 1. [18] He elected free agency following the season on November 6. [19]

New York Yankees

On December 5, 2023, Cousins signed a minor league contract with the Chicago White Sox. [20] On March 31, 2024, the White Sox traded Cousins to the New York Yankees in exchange for cash considerations. [21] The following day, the Yankees selected him to the major league roster. [22]

On August 13 against the Chicago White Sox, Cousins recorded his first career save in a 4-1 Yankees win. [23]

On March 27, 2025, Cousins was placed on the 60-day injured list with a right elbow flexor strain. [24]

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. [25] Jake grew up a fan of the Chicago Cubs.[ citation needed ]

References

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  22. Rogers, Jesse (April 1, 2024). "Yankees activate RHP Cousins, designate LHP Tully for assignment". ESPN.com. Retrieved April 2, 2024.
  23. "Yankees' Jake Cousins: Secures first career save". CBSSports.com. August 14, 2024. Retrieved August 15, 2024.
  24. "Yankees Select Pablo Reyes". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved March 27, 2025.
  25. Wallner, Peter J. (June 15, 2017). "Second Cousins in Washington as cousin of Kirk Cousins gets drafted". MLive.com . Retrieved June 4, 2021.
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