Josh Maciejewski

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73+13 innings pitched. Maciejewski did not play in a game in 2020 due to the cancellation of the minor league season because of the COVID-19 pandemic. [3]

He returned to action in 2021, making 22 appearances (17 starts) split between Scranton and the High–A Hudson Valley Renegades, in which he pitched to a 9–6 record and 4.53 ERA with 105 strikeouts across 101+13 innings pitched. [4] In 2022, the Yankees transitioned Maciejewski from a starting pitcher to a relief pitcher. He spent the year primarily with the Double–A Somerset Patriots, and compiled a 2.88 ERA with 48 strikeouts in 14 games for the team. [5]

Maciejewski split the 2023 campaign between High–A Hudson Valley, Double–A Somerset, and Triple–A Scranton. In 30 appearances out of the bullpen, he combined for a 6–3 record and 2.96 ERA with 46 strikeouts across 45+23 innings of work. [6]

On April 8, 2024, Maciejewski was selected to the 40-man roster and promoted to the major leagues for the first time. [7] He made his debut that night, recording three outs on just four pitches. [8] On April 13, Maciejewski was designated for assignment. [9] Maciejewski cleared waivers and was sent outright to Triple–A on April 16. [10] On June 30, the Yankees purchased Maciejewski's contract, adding him back to the major league roster. [11] In 4 appearances for the Yankees, he logged a 2.57 ERA with 7 strikeouts over 7 innings. On September 1, the Yankees designated Maciejewski for assignment. [12] He cleared waivers and was sent outright to Scranton on September 6. [13] Maciejewski elected free agency on October 31. [14]

Milwaukee Brewers

On January 31, 2025, Maciejewski signed a minor league contract with the Milwaukee Brewers. [15] He elected free agency on November 6. [16]

References

  1. Mazur, Joe (January 24, 2019). "Panther Creek High School honors baseball prospect drafted by Yankees". ABC11 Raleigh-Durham. Retrieved August 21, 2024.
  2. "Josh Maciejewski - Stats - Pitching". fangraphs.com. Retrieved May 15, 2024.
  3. "2020 Minor League Baseball season cancelled". mlb.com. Retrieved May 15, 2024.
  4. "Josh Maciejewski Stats & Scouting Report". baseballamerica.com. Retrieved May 15, 2024.
  5. Ashmore, Mike. "'Magic' pitcher in Yankees organization could thrive in new relief role". Courier News.
  6. "Josh Maciejewski - Baseball Stats". thebaseballcube.com. Retrieved May 15, 2024.
  7. "Yankees promote LHP Josh Maciejewski to active roster | Sporting News". www.sportingnews.com. April 8, 2024. Retrieved April 10, 2024.
  8. "Josh Maciejewski needs 4 pitches to get 3 outs for Yankees in major league debut". AP News. April 9, 2024.
  9. "Yankees Place Jon Berti On 10-Day IL, Designate Josh Maciejewski". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved April 13, 2024.
  10. https://www.milb.com/transactions/2024-04-16
  11. "Yankees Designate Phil Bickford, Select Josh Maciejewski". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved June 30, 2024.
  12. "Yankees Designate Josh Maciejewski For Assignment". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved September 1, 2024.
  13. "Yankees' Josh Maciejewski: Outrighted to Triple-A". cbssports.com. Retrieved September 9, 2024.
  14. "Transactions". MiLB.com. October 31, 2024. Retrieved November 2, 2025.
  15. Franco, Anthony (January 31, 2025). "Brewers, Josh Maciejewski Agree To Minor League Deal". MLB Trade Rumors. Retrieved October 23, 2025.
  16. https://www.milb.com/transactions/2025-11-06/p-4
Josh Maciejewski
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Maciejewski with the Staten Island Yankees in 2019.
Free agent
Pitcher
Born: (1995-08-14) August 14, 1995 (age 30)
Morrisville, North Carolina, U.S.
Bats: Right
Throws: Left
MLB debut
April 8, 2024, for the New York Yankees