Rob Zastryzny

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29+13 innings pitched. He elected free agency following the season on November 7. [26]

New York Mets

On November 29, 2021, Zastryzny signed a minor league deal with the New York Mets. [27] On August 20, 2022, Zastryzny's contract was selected from Triple-A and was promoted to the major league roster. On August 21, Zastryzyny was optioned to the Triple–A Syracuse Mets. On August 22, Zastryzyny was designated for assignment. [28]

Los Angeles Angels

On August 25, 2022, Zastryzny was claimed off waivers by the Los Angeles Angels. [29] On November 15, Zastryzny was designated for assignment by the Angels after they protected multiple prospects from the Rule 5 draft. [30] On November 18, Zastryzny was non–tendered and became a free agent.

Pittsburgh Pirates

On December 22, 2022, Zastryzny signed a minor league deal with the Pittsburgh Pirates. [31] He had his contract selected on March 30, 2023. [32] In 18 appearances for Pittsburgh, he posted a 5.29 ERA with 13 strikeouts in 17.0 innings. After a brief stint on the injured list with left forearm inflammation, he was activated and promptly designated for assignment on July 7. [33] Zastryzny cleared waivers and was sent outright to the Triple–A Indianapolis Indians on July 10. [34] On August 24, Zastryzny was selected back to the major league roster. [35] He was designated for assignment again on September 4. [36] On September 8, he cleared waivers and elected free agency in lieu of an outright assignment. [37]

Milwaukee Brewers

On December 12, 2023, Zastryzny signed a minor league contract with the Milwaukee Brewers. [38] In 28 games for the Triple–A Nashville Sounds, he compiled a 3.18 ERA with 38 strikeouts and 2 saves across 28+13 innings pitched. On June 29, 2024, the Brewers selected Zastryzny's contract, adding him to their major league roster. [39] In 9 games for Milwaukee, he compiled a 1.17 ERA with 5 strikeouts over 7+23 innings pitched. Zastryzny was placed on the injured list with left elbow tendinitis on July 26, [40] and transferred to the 60–day injured list on September 12. [41]

Chicago Cubs (second stint)

On November 4, 2024, Zastryzny was claimed off waivers by the Chicago Cubs. [42]

Personal life

Zastryzny married Natalie Sanchez in 2018. [43]

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Rob Zastryzny
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Zastryzny pitching for the Oklahoma City Dodgers in 2019
Chicago Cubs
Pitcher
Born: (1992-03-26) March 26, 1992 (age 32)
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Bats: Right
Throws: Left
MLB debut
August 19, 2016, for the Chicago Cubs