Osiris Matos

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135+13 innings of work.

In 2006, Matos split time between the GreenJackets and the Double-A Connecticut Defenders, with whom he performed extremely well - especially with the GreenJackets. He was used entirely as a reliever, appeared in 44 games for the GreenJackets, and logging 13 saves, 81 strikeouts, and a 1.77 ERA in 61 innings of work. Matos then went on to pitch in six games for the Defenders, posting a 3.72 ERA with two additional saves. Overall, he had a 1.91 ERA in 2006, saving 15 games and striking out 86 batters in 70+23 innings of work.

In 2007, Matos was again used entirely out of the bullpen and again performed well. He split year between both the GreenJackets (seven scoreless appearances) and Defenders (35 appearances). In his 42 appearances split between the two affiliates, Matos compiled an aggregate 5-0 record and 2.49 ERA with 52 strikeouts and eight saves across 65 innings pitched.

Through 2007 in the minor leagues, Matos posted a 24–13 record with a 3.57 ERA with 24 saves, 23 of which he collected from 2006–07. He began the 2008 season back with Double-A Connecticut.

Major leagues

On July 2, 2008, Matos was selected to the 40-man roster and promoted to the major leagues for the first time. [1] The next day, Matos made his major league debut against the Chicago Cubs, pitching the ninth inning in a non-save situation, in which he struck out one, and didn't allow a baserunner. He made 20 appearances for San Francisco during his rookie campaign, compiling a 1-2 record and 4.79 ERA with 16 strikeouts across 20+23 innings pitched. [2]

Matos was optioned to the Triple-A Fresno Grizzlies to begin the 2009 season. [3] He made five appearances for the Giants, but struggled to a 9.00 ERA with five strikeouts over six innings of work. [4] Matos was designated for assignment by the Giants following the promotion of Madison Bumgarner on September 8. [5] He cleared waivers and was sent outright to Triple-A Fresno on September 16. In 45 total appearances for the Grizzlies over the course of the year, Matos posted a 3-3 record and 3.48 ERA with 48 strikeouts and two saves across 54+13 innings pitched. [6] He elected free agency following the season on November 9.

On January 10, 2010, Matos re-signed with the Giants organization on a minor league contract. He spent the year with Triple-A Fresno, registering a 1-4 record and 5.29 ERA with 39 strikeouts and three saves in 51 innings pitched across 38 appearances. [7] Matos elected free agency following the season on November 6.

On January 13, 2011, Matos again re-signed with San Francisco on a new minor league contract. He split the year between the AZL Giants, High-A San Jose Giants, Double-A Richmond Flying Squirrels, and Fresno. In 34 relief appearances for the four affiliates, Matos accumulated a combined 3-4 record and 2.70 ERA with 37 strikeouts and one saves across 53+13 innings pitched. [8] Matos elected free agency following the season on November 2.

Sultanes de Monterrey

On March 4, 2012, Matos signed with the Sultanes de Monterrey of the Mexican League. [9] In 26 appearances for Monterrey, Matos logged a 2-1 record and 2.36 ERA with 19 strikeouts and nine saves across 26+23 innings pitched.

Vaqueros Laguna

On June 17, 2012, Matos signed with the Vaqueros Laguna of the Mexican League. [10] In 19 appearances for the Vaqueros, he posted a 4-0 record and 2.05 ERA with 20 strikeouts and six saves over 22 innings of work. [11]

Matos made 18 appearances for the Vaqueros in 2013, registering a 3-2 record and 5.71 ERA with 17 strikeouts and two saves across 17+13 innings pitched. Matos was released by Laguna on May 6, 2013.

Piratas de Campeche

On February 6, 2015, Matos signed with the Piratas de Campeche of the Mexican League. [12] [13] In nine appearances for the Pirates, he logged a 1-1 record and 5.79 ERA with 10 strikeouts across 9+13 innings pitched. Matos was released by Campeche on May 8.

Broncos de Reynosa

On May 9, 2015, Matos signed with the Broncos de Reynosa of the Mexican League. [14] In four appearances for the team, he pitched to an 0-1 record and 5.40 ERA with two strikeouts across 3+13 innings pitched. Matos was released by the Broncos on June 1.

References

  1. "Giants pluck Matos from Double-A Connecticut". norwichbulletin.com. Retrieved July 5, 2025.
  2. "Osiris Matos 2008 pitching Stats Per Game". espn.com. Retrieved July 5, 2025.
  3. "Giants Beat: Velez sent down, Matos promoted". sfgate.com. Retrieved July 5, 2025.
  4. "Osiris Matos 2009 pitching Stats Per Game". espn.com. Retrieved July 5, 2025.
  5. "Giants DFA Osiris Matos". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved July 5, 2025.
  6. "Giants in Trouble". bleacherreport.com. Retrieved July 5, 2025.
  7. "Osiris Matos Stats & Scouting Report". baseballamerica.com. Retrieved July 5, 2025.
  8. "Osiris Matos - Stats - Pitching". fangraphs.com. Retrieved July 5, 2025.
  9. "Trae recta quemante". elnorte.com (in Spanish). Retrieved July 5, 2025.
  10. "Velázquez conduce el galeón a la victoria en Laguna". mail.debeisbol.com (in Spanish). Retrieved July 5, 2025.
  11. "Vaqueros Laguna asegura la serie". elsiglodetorreon.com.mx (in Spanish). Retrieved July 5, 2025.
  12. "Piratas Presenta Róster, Uniformes Y Nuevo Rostro; "Vamos Por Otro Campeonato"". campeche.com.mx (in Spanish). Retrieved July 5, 2025.
  13. "Piratas corta su mala racha". amp.milenio.com (in Spanish). Retrieved July 5, 2025.
  14. "Broncos doblega a Sultanes y rescata el tercer juego de la serie". amp.milenio.com (in Spanish). Retrieved July 5, 2025.
Osiris Matos
Relief pitcher
Born: (1984-11-06) November 6, 1984 (age 40)
Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
Batted: Right
Threw: Right
MLB debut
July 3, 2008, for the San Francisco Giants
Last MLB appearance
May 11, 2009, for the San Francisco Giants