Jordan Schafer

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1⁄3 innings. [20] Schafer elected free agency following the season on November 7. [21]

St. Louis Cardinals

On December 12, 2016, Schafer signed a minor league contract with the St. Louis Cardinals. [22] He joined the team for spring training, during which, on March 14, 2017, it was announced that Schafer would undergo surgery on his left elbow. [23] He missed the entire season.

Invited to spring training in 2018, he was among six cut to minor-league camp on March 4. [24] He was released on March 12. [25]

San Francisco Giants

On April 3, 2018, Schafer signed a minor league contract with the San Francisco Giants. [26] In 7 games for the Triple–A Sacramento River Cats, he compiled a 5.68 ERA with 9 strikeouts across 6+1⁄3 innings pitched. Schafer was released by the Giants organization on June 9. [27]

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Jordan Schafer
Jordan Schafer on July 29, 2014.jpg
Schafer with the Atlanta Braves
Center fielder
Born: (1986-09-04) September 4, 1986 (age 38)
Hammond, Indiana, U.S.
Batted: Left
Threw: Left
MLB debut
April 5, 2009, for the Atlanta Braves
Last MLB appearance
May 10, 2015, for the Minnesota Twins