Jon Edwards (baseball)

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10+2⁄3 innings pitched.

On June 2, 2016, Edwards underwent Tommy John surgery, ruling him out for the season. [5] On December 20, Edwards re-signed with San Diego on a minor league contract. [6] He was released prior to the start of the season on March 28, 2017.

Cleveland Indians

On March 22, 2018, Edwards signed a minor league contract with the Cleveland Indians. The Indians promoted Edwards to the major leagues on September 1. [7] In 9 appearances, he recorded a 3.12 ERA with 10 strikeouts over 8+2⁄3 innings.

Edwards pitched in 9 games for Cleveland in 2019, posting a 2–0 record and 2.25 ERA with 5 strikeouts across 8 innings pitched. On September 1, 2019, Edwards was designated for assignment. [8] After clearing waivers, he was outrighted to the Triple-A Columbus Clippers on September 3. Edwards elected free agency following the season on November 4. [9]

Hanshin Tigers

On December 21, 2019, Edwards signed with the Hanshin Tigers of Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB). [10]

References

  1. ↑ Lee Enterprises (October 8, 2010). "Hearne, Edwards among 14 minor-leaguers released by Cardinals". stltoday.com. Retrieved April 12, 2015.
  2. ↑ "Keller grad hasn't given up on big-league dream". star-telegram. Retrieved April 12, 2015.
  3. ↑ "Rangers Purchase Contract of RHP Jon Edwards". Texas Rangers. Archived from the original on August 19, 2014. Retrieved April 12, 2015.
  4. ↑ Lin, Dennis (August 20, 2015). "RHP Edwards the PTBNL in Venable trade Converted pitcher could be middle-relief option". San Diego Union-Tribune. Archived from the original on August 22, 2015. Retrieved August 21, 2015.
  5. ↑ "Cleveland Indians: Jon Edwards overcame cancer, arm surgery and Pecos League". cleveland.com. Retrieved December 23, 2025.
  6. ↑ Byrne, Connor (December 20, 2016). "Minor MLB Transactions: 12/20/16". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved December 20, 2016.
  7. ↑ "Cleveland Indians announce September roster expansion". September 2018.
  8. ↑ "Indians Designate Jon Edwards". mlbtraderumors.com. September 2019. Retrieved August 6, 2024.
  9. ↑ Matt Eddy (November 7, 2019). "Minor League Free Agents 2019". Baseball America . Retrieved November 8, 2019.
  10. ↑ "外国人選手との契約締結について". 阪神タイガース 公式サイト (in Japanese). December 21, 2019. Retrieved December 23, 2019.


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Jon Edwards
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Edwards with the Cleveland Indians in 2019
Pitcher
Born: (1988-01-08) January 8, 1988 (age 37)
Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
Batted: Right
Threw: Right
Professional debut
MLB: August 15, 2014, for the Texas Rangers
NPB: June 19, 2020, for the Hanshin Tigers
Last appearance
MLB: June 6, 2019, for the Cleveland Indians
NPB: August 13, 2021, for the Hanshin Tigers