Jeremy Jeffress

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2⁄3 of an inning, striking out one batter. On August 25, Jeffress was placed on the 10-day injured list after suffering a hip injury, and was later released by the Brewers on September 1.

Chicago Cubs

On January 28, 2020, Jeffress was signed by the Chicago Cubs for a one-year, $850,000 major league contract, with the possibility he could earn an additional $200,000 based on games pitched. [17] During the shortened 2020 season, Jeffress earned eight saves, recorded a 1.54 ERA, and held opposing hitters to a .137 batting average. He was one of the Cubs' three nominees for the 2020 All-MLB Team and was a finalist for the NL Reliever of the Year award. [18]

Washington Nationals

On February 22, 2021, Jeffress signed a minor league contract with the Washington Nationals organization that included an invitation to Spring Training. [19] On March 7, Jeffress was released by the Nationals. [20]

Lexington Legends

On July 7, 2021, Jeffress signed with the Lexington Legends of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball. [21] In 23 relief appearances, Jeffress posted a 1–1 record with a 6.45 ERA and 27 strikeouts. He was released by the team on September 12, 2021. [22]

Diablos Rojos del México

On March 18, 2022, Jeffress signed with the Diablos Rojos del México of the Mexican League. [23] In 17 relief appearances, Jeffress posted a 3–2 record with a 7.36 ERA and 17 strikeouts over 18.1 innings. He was released on June 11, 2022. [24]

Personal life

On August 30, 2007, Jeffress was suspended for 50 games after testing positive for "a drug of abuse," which was reportedly marijuana. [25] This was not his first positive test; he had been given a warning for his first offense. [26] In June 2009, he tested positive a third time, and was suspended for 100 games. [26] One more positive test will result in a lifetime ban for Jeffress. [27]

In late June 2013 while with the Triple-A Buffalo Bisons, Jeffress was diagnosed with juvenile epilepsy, which gave an explanation to the high anxiety and seizures that he had experienced through most of his adult life. Before receiving a proper diagnosis, he self-medicated with marijuana. [28] [29]

On August 26, 2016, at 2:24 a.m. Jeffress was arrested for driving while intoxicated. [30] In January 2018 Jeffress was sentenced to three days in jail/time served after pleading guilty to driving while intoxicated. [31] [32]

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Jeremy Jeffress
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Jeffress with the Milwaukee Brewers in 2019
Pitcher
Born: (1987-09-21) September 21, 1987 (age 37)
South Boston, Virginia, U.S.
Batted: Right
Threw: Right
MLB debut
September 1, 2010, for the Milwaukee Brewers
Last MLB appearance
September 26, 2020, for the Chicago Cubs
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