Matt Albers

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7+1⁄3 innings without giving up a run. [8]

Baltimore Orioles

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Albers pitching for the Baltimore Orioles in 2009

After being a starting pitcher for two years, Albers was traded to the Baltimore Orioles on December 12, 2007, as part of the Miguel Tejada trade. [9] In the middle of the 2008 season, he was placed on the disabled list due to a torn labrum in his right shoulder. [10] He became a free agent following the 2010 season.

Boston Red Sox

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Albers with the Red Sox in 2011

On December 16, 2010, Albers signed a one-year contract with the Boston Red Sox. [11] With the 2011 Red Sox, he made 56 relief appearances, compiling a 4–4 record with 4.73 ERA, 68 strikeouts, and 31 walks in 64+2⁄3 innings pitched. [12]

On December 12, 2011, Albers signed a one-year deal to return to Boston, thus avoiding arbitration. [13] During his time with the 2012 Red Sox, he made 40 relief appearances and posted a 2–0 record with a 2.29 ERA, 25 strikeouts and 15 walks in 39+1⁄3 innings pitched. [12]

Arizona Diamondbacks

On July 31, 2012, the Red Sox traded Albers and outfielder Scott Podsednik to the Arizona Diamondbacks for relief pitcher Craig Breslow. [14] In 23 relief appearances with Arizona, Albers went 1–1 with a 2.57 ERA. [12]

Cleveland Indians

On December 11, 2012, Albers was traded along with relief pitcher Bryan Shaw and starting pitcher Trevor Bauer to the Cleveland Indians as part of a three-way deal involving the Diamondbacks and Cincinnati Reds. Drew Stubbs went from the Reds to the Indians, the Arizona Diamondbacks received relief pitcher Tony Sipp and first baseman Lars Anderson from the Indians, and shortstop Didi Gregorius from the Reds. The Cincinnati Reds received right fielder Shin-Soo Choo, infielder Jason Donald, and $3.5 million from Cleveland. [15] He became a free agent following the 2013 season.

Houston Astros (second stint)

On December 16, 2013, Albers signed a one-year contract worth $2.45 million that came with a club option for 2015. [16] In 8 games for the Astros in 2014, he posted an 0.90 ERA with 8 strikeouts over 10 innings pitched. Houston declined his 2015 option on October 9, 2014, making him a free agent. [17]

Chicago White Sox

On February 13, 2015, he signed a minor league contract with the Chicago White Sox. [18] [19] He had his contract selected to the major league roster on April 5. On April 22, 2015, Albers was involved in a bench-clearing brawl against the Kansas City Royals. [20] Albers suffered a fractured finger trying to escape the fracas, which placed him on the 15-day disabled list. [21]

On January 21, 2016, Albers signed a one-year, $2.25 million contract. [22] On June 1, 2016, Albers hit a double in the 13th inning, advanced on a wild pitch, and scored on a sacrifice fly. [23] It proved to be the winning run as the White Sox won against the Mets 2–1. [24] He became a free agent following the 2016 season.

Washington Nationals

On January 31, 2017, Albers signed a minor league contract with the Washington Nationals that included an invitation to spring training. [25] He was released on March 27, 2017, despite giving up no earned runs over 11+2⁄3 innings. [26] The Nationals re-signed Albers, and promoted him to the major leagues on April 9. [27] On May 5, 2017, Albers recorded his first career save in a 4–2 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies. [28] He became a free agent following the 2017 season.

Milwaukee Brewers

On January 30, 2018, Albers signed a two-year, $5 million deal, with the Milwaukee Brewers. [29] He became a free agent following the 2019 season.

Pitching style

Albers is mainly a sinkerball pitcher, throwing it in the 93–96 mph range. He complements the sinker with a hard slider and an occasional curveball. [30]

Personal life

As of 2017, Albers and his family reside in The Woodlands, Texas, a suburb of Houston. [31]

Albers' wife Tara was eight months pregnant with the couple's second child when Hurricane Harvey hit the region in August 2017. [32] She and their son evacuated to Dallas as a result of the storm. [31] Albers partnered with Washington Nationals teammate Anthony Rendon, a fellow Houstonian, to set up a YouCaring fundraiser page to raise money for donations to the Houston Food Bank in the wake of the hurricane. [33] [34] [35]

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Matt Albers
Matt Albers on May 1, 2016.jpg
Albers pitching for the Chicago White Sox in 2016
Pitcher
Born: (1983-01-20) January 20, 1983 (age 41)
Houston, Texas, U.S.
Batted: Left
Threw: Right
MLB debut
July 25, 2006, for the Houston Astros
Last MLB appearance
September 28, 2019, for the Milwaukee Brewers