Matt Swarmer

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128+2⁄3 innings. [3]

In 2019, Swarmer made 27 appearances (25 starts) for Iowa, posting a 10-11 record and 5.65 ERA with 137 strikeouts in 151+1⁄3 innings pitched. Swarmer did not play in a game in 2020 due to the cancellation of the minor league season because of the COVID-19 pandemic. [4] He pitched in 24 games (starting 20) for Triple-A Iowa in 2021, logging a 3-8 record and 4.79 ERA with 120 strikeouts in 112+2⁄3 innings of work. Swarmer returned to Iowa to open the 2022 season. [5]

On May 30, 2022, the Cubs selected Swarmer's contract and promoted him to the major leagues for the first time. [6] He made his MLB debut that day as the starting pitcher in game one of a doubleheader versus the Milwaukee Brewers. [7] He threw six innings and gave up four runs (only one earned) while striking out six batters in a 7-6 loss. [8] On June 5, Swarmer earned his first career win, tossing six innings of one-run ball against the St. Louis Cardinals. He also became the first Cubs rookie since Gene Lillard in 1939 to throw six-plus innings and allow one or fewer runs in each of his first two big-league games. [9]

On June 11, 2022, Swarmer tied a major-league record by allowing six solo home runs in a single game during an 8-0 loss to The Yankees. [10] Swarmer also became the first Cubs pitcher to allow six homers in a game since Tom Lee in 1884. Swarmer had previously set another franchise record in 2019 with the Iowa Cubs, allowing 36 home runs in his 27 outings. [11] He was designated for assignment by the Cubs on July 16. [12] He cleared waivers and was sent outright to Triple-A Iowa on July 21. [13] Swarmer elected free agency following the season on November 10. [14]

Atlanta Braves

On February 25, 2023, Swarmer signed a minor league contract with the Atlanta Braves organization. [15] In 19 games for the Triple–A Gwinnett Stripers, he struggled to an 8.07 ERA with 30 strikeouts in 32+1⁄3 innings pitched. On July 27, Swarmer was released by Atlanta. [16]

Lancaster Barnstormers

On August 10, 2023, Swarmer signed with the Lancaster Barnstormers of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball. [17] In 7 starts for Lancaster, he posted a 4–1 record and 3.69 ERA with 52 strikeouts across 39.0 innings of work. With Lancaster, Swarmer won the Atlantic League championship. [18] He became a free agent following the 2023 season.

Algodoneros de Unión Laguna

On May 9, 2024, Swarmer signed with the Algodoneros de Unión Laguna of the Mexican League. [19] In 3 games for the Algodoneros, he struggled to a 13.50 ERA with 3 strikeouts across 2+2⁄3 innings. On May 22, Swarmer was released by Unión Laguna. [20]

Lancaster Stormers (second stint)

On June 17, 2024, Swarmer signed with the Lancaster Stormers of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball. [21] In 16 starts 87.2 innings he went 5-4 with a 3.80 ERA and 99 strikeouts.

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Matt Swarmer
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Swarmer with the Iowa Cubs in 2021
Lancaster Stormers – No. 15
Pitcher
Born: (1993-09-25) September 25, 1993 (age 31)
Mohnton, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Bats: Right
Throws: Right
MLB debut
May 30, 2022, for the Chicago Cubs