Jasseel De La Cruz

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42+23 innings. He played for the Rome Braves in 2018, going 3–4 with a 3.83 ERA in 69 innings. [2] De La Cruz split the 2019 season between Rome, Florida Fire Frogs, and Mississippi Braves, going a combined 7–9 with a 3.25 ERA over 133 innings. On May 18, 2019, De La Cruz threw a no-hitter for the Florida Fire Frogs. [3] [4]

On November 19, 2019, the Braves added De La Cruz was added to their 40-man roster to protect him from the Rule 5 draft. [5] On September 15, 2020, De La Cruz was promoted to the major leagues for the first time. [6] He was optioned down the next day without making a major league appearance. On May 8, 2021, De La Cruz was again promoted to the majors but was again sent down on May 10 without playing. [7] Following the conclusion of the 2021 season, De La Cruz was not tendered a contract, making him a free agent. [8]

On March 13, 2022, De La Cruz re-signed with the Braves organization on a minor league contract. [9] He split the year between the Triple–A Gwinnett Stripers, Double–A Mississippi Braves, and rookie–level Florida Complex League Braves. In 20 combined appearances, he struggled to a 7.18 ERA with 28 strikeouts across 26+13 innings of work. De La Cruz elected free agency after the season on November 10. [10]

Oakland Athletics

On November 29, 2022, De La Cruz signed a minor league contract with the Oakland Athletics. [11] He spent the majority of the 2023 season with the Double–A Midland RockHounds, also appearing in 6 games for the rookie–level Arizona Complex League Athletics. In 18 relief outings for Midland, De La Cruz struggled to a 13.73 ERA with 29 strikeouts across 29+23 innings pitched. He elected free agency following the season on November 6, 2023. [12]

Sioux City Explorers

On February 20, 2024, De La Cruz signed with the Sioux City Explorers of the American Association of Professional Baseball. [13] De La Cruz did not make an appearance for the club before he was released on May 26. [14]

Rieleros de Aguascalientes

On October 23, 2024, De La Cruz signed with the Rieleros de Aguascalientes of the Mexican League. [15]

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Jasseel De La Cruz
Rieleros de Aguascalientes
Pitcher
Born: (1997-06-26) June 26, 1997 (age 27)
Hato Mayor, Dominican Republic
Bats: Right
Throws: Right