Riley O'Brien

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112+2⁄3 innings. [19]

On September 28, 2021, the Reds recalled O'Brien to the active roster to make his MLB debut versus the Chicago White Sox. [20] [21] He was the starting pitcher and threw 1+1⁄3 innings, giving up two solo home runs while walking three and striking out two. [22]

On April 13, 2022, the Reds designated O'Brien for assignment to make room for Nick Lodolo. [23]

Seattle Mariners

On April 16, 2022, the Reds traded O’Brien to the Seattle Mariners for cash considerations or a player to be named later. [24] (On June 3, minor league infielder Luis Chevalier was sent to Cincinnati to complete the trade). [25] He was designated for assignment on May 27. He cleared waivers and was sent outright to the Triple-A Tacoma Rainiers on June 2. [26]

O'Brien spent the entirety of the 2023 season in Triple–A with Tacoma. In 51 appearances, he registered a 2.29 ERA with 86 strikeouts and 15 saves across 55.0 innings of work. [27]

St. Louis Cardinals

On November 5, 2023, O'Brien was traded to the St. Louis Cardinals and subsequently added to the 40–man roster. [28] On March 26, 2024, the Cardinals officially revealed that O'Brien had made the Opening Day roster. On March 31, he was placed on the injured list with a flexor strain, [29] and was transferred to the 60-day injured list on May 6. [30] O'Brien was activated on August 11. [31]

Personal life

Riley is married to Chellyn O'Brien, they had their wedding in late 2023. O'Brien's grandfather, Johnny O'Brien, played six seasons in the major leagues. [21] His great uncle Eddie O'Brien also played in the majors. [32]

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Riley O'Brien
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O'Brien with the Tacoma Rainiers in 2023
St. Louis Cardinals – No. 55
Pitcher
Born: (1995-02-06) February 6, 1995 (age 29)
Seattle, Washington, U.S.
Bats: Right
Throws: Right
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September 28, 2021, for the Cincinnati Reds
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