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47+23 innings. [6] In 2019, Feliz recorded an 3.99 ERA while compiling a 4–4 record with 73 strikeouts in 56+13 innings, across 57 relief appearances and one start. [6] In the pandemic-shortened 2020 season, Feliz only appeared in three games, allowing six runs on four hits in 1+23 innings of work before missing the remainder of the season due to a forearm/elbow strain. [9] In 2021, Feliz recorded a 2.35 ERA in seven games for the Pirates before being designated for assignment on May 9. [10]

Overall in parts of four seasons with the Pirates, Feliz appeared in 115 MLB games while recording 138 strikeouts in 113+13 innings with a 5.00 ERA. [6]

Cincinnati Reds

On May 14, 2021, Feliz was claimed off waivers by the Cincinnati Reds. [11] In nine appearances for the Reds, Feliz struggled to a 16.20 ERA with nine strikeouts. On June 4, Feliz earned the first save of his major league career, against the St. Louis Cardinals. [12] On August 23, Feliz was designated for assignment by the Reds. [13] On August 25, Feliz was placed on release waivers by the Reds. [14]

Boston Red Sox

On August 28, 2021, Feliz was signed to a minor-league contract by the Boston Red Sox, who assigned him to the Triple-A Worcester Red Sox. [15] Feliz was added to Boston's active roster on September 6. [16] After making four relief appearances with the Red Sox, Feliz was designated for assignment on September 17. [17]

Oakland Athletics

On September 20, 2021, Feliz was claimed off of waivers by the Oakland Athletics. [18] He recorded one out in his lone appearance for Oakland, without allowing a run. Feliz was designated for assignment by Oakland on September 27. On October 1, he was released by the Athletics. [19]

Overall during 2021, Feliz appeared in 21 MLB games for four different teams, posting a 7.20 ERA while recording 22 strikeouts in 20 innings. [6]

Boston Red Sox (second stint)

On December 1, 2021, the Red Sox signed Feliz to a minor-league deal, with an invitation to spring training. [20] [21] He began the season with Triple-A Worcester and was added to Boston's major league roster on July 7, 2022. [22] He made one relief appearance for the team and was designated for assignment on July 9. [23] Feliz then declined a minor-league assignment, electing to become a free agent. [24]

Minnesota Twins

On July 23, 2022, Feliz signed a minor-league contract with the Minnesota Twins. [25] He was released by the Twins organization on August 23. [26] Feliz re–signed with the Twins organization on a new minor league contract on August 25. [27] Feliz made 18 appearances for the Triple-A St. Paul Saints, logging a 3–1 record and 2.19 ERA with 24 strikeouts in 24.2 innings pitched. He elected free agency following the season on November 10. [28]

Leones de Yucatán

On February 27, 2023, Feliz signed with the Leones de Yucatán of the Mexican League. [29] In 9 appearances, he registered a 1–1 record with a 1.08 ERA and 2 saves over 8.1 innings. He was released on May 12, 2023, in order to pursue an opportunity with an affiliated organization. [30]

New York Yankees

On May 18, 2023, Feliz signed a minor league contract with the New York Yankees organization. [31] In 13 games for the Triple–A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders, he registered a 3.38 ERA with 15 strikeouts and 1 save in 13+13 innings pitched. On July 24, Feliz was released by the Yankees to sign with a team in Japan. [32]

Chunichi Dragons

On July 24, 2023, following his release from the Yankees, Feliz signed with the Chunichi Dragons of Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB). [33]

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Michael Feliz
Michael Feliz in 2017.jpg
Feliz with the Houston Astros in 2017
Chunichi Dragons – No. 93
Pitcher
Born: (1993-06-28) June 28, 1993 (age 31)
Azua, Dominican Republic
Bats: Right
Throws: Right
Professional debut
MLB: May 31, 2015, for the Houston Astros
NPB: August 22, 2023, for the Chunichi Dragons