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 was signed to a minor league contract by the Cincinnati Reds on December 15, 2011. Texeira signed a contract to pitch for the Bridgeport Bluefish of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball. He was named to the 2013 Atlantic League All-Star team. On July 4, 2013, the Reds purchased the contract of Texeira from the Bridgeport Bluefish. He reported to the Triple-A Louisville Bats of the International League. Texeira signed with the Bluefish for the 2014 season.[ citation needed ]
Atlanta Braves
On June 23, 2014, Texeira signed a minor league contract with the Atlanta Braves. He was subsequently assigned to the Triple-A Gwinnett Braves. [12]
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. [13] In March 2021, Texeira was named as the manager of the Rome Braves, the High-A affiliate of the Atlanta Braves. [14]
Before the 2023 minor league season began, Texeira was named manager of the Double-A Mississippi Braves. [15] [16] He was named the manager of the Triple-A Gwinnett Stripers for the 2024 season.
Personal life
Texeira is the cousin of former MLB outfielder Shane Victorino. [17]
References
- ↑ "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.
- ↑ Doug Miller (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.
- ↑ "The Hot Stone League | M's take Texeira in Rule 5 draft...no, not Mark". Seattle Times . December 10, 2009. Retrieved July 6, 2010.
- ↑ "Mariners' expected roster has few surprises". Seattle Mariners . Idaho Statesman. April 2, 2010. Retrieved July 6, 2010.
- ↑ Stone, Larry (May 31, 2010). "Mariners Blog | M's DFA Texeira, Colome, recall Garrett Olson, Sean White". Seattle Times. Retrieved June 1, 2010.
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- ↑ Dick Kaegel (April 15, 2012). "Royals add Coleman to 'pen, option Dyson". Kansas City Star . Archived from the original on May 2, 2014.
- ↑ Ben Nicholson-Smith (May 18, 2011). "Royals Designate Kanekoa Texeira For Assignment". MLBTradeRumors.com. Archived from the original on March 26, 2012.
- ↑ "Yankees Claim Kanekoa Texeira". MLBTradeRumors.com. May 25, 2011. Archived from the original on September 6, 2012. Retrieved May 25, 2011.
- ↑ Nicholson-Smith, Ben (July 6, 2011). "Yankees Release Kanekoa Texeira". MLBTradeRumors.com. Archived from the original on July 23, 2012. Retrieved July 6, 2011.
- ↑ Nicholson-Smith, Ben (July 20, 2011). "Minor Moves: Texeira, Ring, Padres". MLBTradeRumors.com. Archived from the original on July 31, 2012. Retrieved July 21, 2011.
- ↑ "Minor Moves: Whiteside, Texeira, Slowey, Bell, Schlereth". June 24, 2014.
- ↑ Jeremy Stewart (April 3, 2019). "ROME BRAVES: Team ready to start 2019 season with another crop of young players". Rome News-Tribune . Retrieved November 24, 2019.
- ↑ Staff reports. "Braves name minor-league managers, staffs". The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Retrieved April 4, 2021.
- ↑ Toscano, Justin (February 17, 2023). "Braves announce minor-league coaching staffs". The Atlanta Journal Constitution. Retrieved February 19, 2023.
- ↑ 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.
- ↑ Ed Price (November 13, 2008). "Yankees acquire Swisher in five-player deal with White Sox". The Star-Ledger . NJ.com. Archived from the original on October 9, 2012. Retrieved January 26, 2010.
External links
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| Kanekoa Texeira | |
|---|---|
 Texeira with the Kansas City Royals | |
| Pitcher | |
| Born:February 6, 1986 Maui, 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 |