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.

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. [29]

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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
MLB debut
September 28, 2021, for the Cincinnati Reds
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