Kanekoa Texeira

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18+2⁄3 innings pitched. However, Texeira and Jesús Colomé were designated for assignment on May 31, as the Mariners promoted pitchers Sean White and Garrett Olson. [5]

Kansas City Royals

On June 3, 2010, Texeira was claimed off waivers by the Kansas City Royals, who designated Brad Thompson for assignment to make room for him. [6] On June 15, he recorded his first career win in a 15-7 Royals victory over the Houston Astros.

Texeira, after starting the 2011 season with Kansas City, was optioned to the Triple-A Omaha Storm Chasers on April 21. He had a 0–0 record with a 2.84 ERA in six games at the time of his demotion. [7] Texeira was designated for assignment on May 18. [8]

New York Yankees (second stint)

On May 25, 2011, Texeira was claimed off waivers by the New York Yankees. [9] He was released by the Yankees on July 6, after making six appearances with the Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre Yankees, struggling to a 22.85 ERA. [10] On July 20, he re-signed with the Yankees organization on a minor league contract. [11] Texeira made his Double-A season debut for the Trenton Thunder of the Eastern League on August 5. After 1+1⁄3 innings, he was pulled after giving up 6 hits for 4 runs (an ERA of 20.25), striking one out, and walking another. The Thunder went on to lose to the Altoona Curve, 8–2. Since then, Texeira reduced his ERA, making continued progress until a slight setback on August 13. Appearing with an ERA down to 8.10 in a game against the Harrisburg Senators with the Thunder leading 7–3 in the ninth, Chris McConnell of the Senators led off the ninth with a solo homer. Settling in, Texeira closed out the ninth and posted an ERA standing at 8.31.

Cincinnati Reds/Bridgeport Bluefish

Texeira signed a minor league contract with the Cincinnati Reds on December 15, 2011. [12] After one season with the Triple-A Louisville Bats, he joined the Bridgeport Bluefish of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball in 2013. [13] He was named to the 2013 Atlantic League All-Star team. [14] On July 4, 2013, the Reds purchased the contract of Texeira from Bridgeport, and he returned to Louisville. [15] Texeira signed with the Bluefish for the 2014 season. [16]

Atlanta Braves

On June 23, 2014, Texeira signed a minor league contract with the Atlanta Braves. He was assigned to the Triple-A Gwinnett Braves. [16]

Coaching career

Texiera was named as the pitching coach for the rookie level Danville Braves in the Atlanta Braves organization for the 2017 and 2018 seasons. He was promoted to pitching coach of the Single-A Rome Braves for the 2019 season. [17] In March 2021, Texeira was named as the manager of the Rome Braves, the High-A affiliate of the Atlanta Braves. [18]

Before the 2023 minor league season began, Texeira was named manager of the Double-A Mississippi Braves. [19] [20] He was named the manager of the Triple-A Gwinnett Stripers for the 2024 season. [21]

Personal life

Texeira is the cousin of former MLB outfielder Shane Victorino. [22]

References

  1. ↑ "Yankees acquire 1B/OF Nick Swisher and Kanekoa Texeira from the Chicago White Sox in exchange for INF Wilson Betemit and two Minor League pitchers". Major League Baseball . newyork.yankees.mlb.com. November 13, 2008. Archived from the original on October 26, 2012. Retrieved January 26, 2010.
  2. ↑ Miller, Doug (December 10, 2009). "Mariners take pitcher in Rule 5 Draft". Major League Baseball . MLB.com. Archived from the original on November 4, 2012. Retrieved January 26, 2010.
  3. ↑ "The Hot Stone League | M's take Texeira in Rule 5 draft...no, not Mark". Seattle Times . December 10, 2009. Retrieved July 6, 2010.
  4. ↑ LaRue, Larry (April 2, 2010). "Mariners' expected roster has few surprises". Idaho Statesman. The News-Tribune. Archived from the original on January 25, 2013. Retrieved July 6, 2010.
  5. ↑ Stone, Larry (May 31, 2010). "Mariners Blog | M's DFA Texeira, Colome, recall Garrett Olson, Sean White". Seattle Times. Retrieved June 1, 2010.
  6. ↑ "Royals claim reliever Texeira off waivers". The Columbian. The Associated Press. September 18, 2025. Retrieved November 10, 2025.
  7. ↑ Kaegel, Dick (April 15, 2012). "Royals add Coleman to 'pen, option Dyson". MLB.com. Archived from the original on May 2, 2014.
  8. ↑ Nicholson-Smith, Ben (May 18, 2011). "Royals Designate Kanekoa Texeira For Assignment". MLB Trade Rumors. Archived from the original on March 26, 2012.
  9. ↑ Nicholson-Smith, Ben (May 25, 2011). "Yankees Claim Kanekoa Texeira". MLB Trade Rumors. Archived from the original on September 6, 2012.
  10. ↑ Nicholson-Smith, Ben (July 6, 2011). "Yankees Release Kanekoa Texeira". MLB Trade Rumors. Archived from the original on July 23, 2012. Retrieved July 6, 2011.
  11. ↑ Nicholson-Smith, Ben (July 20, 2011). "Minor Moves: Texeira, Ring, Padres". MLB Trade Rumors. Archived from the original on July 31, 2012. Retrieved July 21, 2011.
  12. ↑ Nicholson-Smith, Ben (December 15, 2011). "Minor Moves: Rangers, Lindsay, Texeira, James". MLB Trade Rumors. Retrieved November 10, 2025.
  13. ↑ "Kanekoa Texeira Minor, Winter & Independent Leagues Statistics". Baseball Reference . Retrieved November 10, 2025.
  14. ↑ "5 Bluefish selected for Atlantic League All-Star Game". CTPost. July 3, 2013.
  15. ↑ "Kanekoa Texeira Picked Up By Reds". OurSports Central. July 4, 2013. Retrieved November 10, 2025.
  16. 1 2 Adams, Steve (June 24, 2014). "Minor Moves: Whiteside, Texeira, Slowey, Bell, Schlereth". MLB Trade Rumors.
  17. ↑ Stewart, Jeremy (April 3, 2019). "ROME BRAVES: Team ready to start 2019 season with another crop of young players". Rome News-Tribune . Retrieved November 24, 2019.
  18. ↑ "Braves name minor-league managers, staffs". The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Retrieved April 4, 2021.
  19. ↑ Toscano, Justin (February 17, 2023). "Braves announce minor-league coaching staffs". The Atlanta Journal Constitution. Retrieved February 19, 2023.
  20. ↑ Harris, Chris (February 17, 2023). "Kanekoa Texeira to manage M-Braves in 2023". Minor League Baseball. Archived from the original on February 19, 2023. Retrieved February 17, 2023.
  21. ↑ Friedlander, David (March 27, 2024). "New Gwinnett Stripers Manager Kanekoa Texeira Has Roster Filled with Pitching Talent". Gwinnett Daily Post. Retrieved November 10, 2025.
  22. ↑ Price, Ed (November 13, 2008). "Yankees acquire Swisher in five-player deal with White Sox". NJ.com . The Star-Ledger. Archived from the original on October 9, 2012. Retrieved January 26, 2010.
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Kanekoa Texeira
IMG 0270 Kanekoa Texeira.jpg
Texeira with the Kansas City Royals
Pitcher
Born: (1986-02-06) February 6, 1986 (age 39)
Kula, Hawaii, U.S.
Batted: Right
Threw: Right
MLB debut
April 6, 2010, for the Seattle Mariners
Last MLB appearance
September 6, 2011, for the Kansas City Royals