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2⁄3 of an inning. Said Burnett of his return: "Honestly, it might have been more nerve-racking than my debut because my debut came so easy. It was such an easy road coming up through the Minor Leagues. This one was so much more hard work, and harder to get here, and a lot more time." [4]

Burnett had a 4.54 earned run average (ERA) in 160+2⁄3 innings pitched for the Pirates from 2004 to 2009.[ citation needed ]

Washington Nationals

On June 30, 2009, the Pirates traded Burnett along with Nyjer Morgan to the Washington Nationals for Lastings Milledge and Joel Hanrahan. [5]

Burnett had a 2.98 ERA in 145 innings pitched for the Nationals from 2009 to 2011.[ citation needed ]

In 2012, Burnett went 1–2 with 2 saves and a 2.38 ERA with 56.2 innings in 70 appearances. On November 1, Burnett declined his half of a 2013 mutual option worth $3.5 million. Since the Nationals exercised their half, Burnett wasn't paid a $250K buyout. [6]

Los Angeles Angels

On December 5, 2012, Burnett agreed to a two-year, $9.5 million contract with the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim, pending a physical examination. [7] The contract became official on December 12. [8] On August 7, 2013, Burnett underwent elbow surgery and it prematurely ended his 2013 season. [9]

After being almost a full year out, Burnett came back to pitch for the Angels in May 2014; after 3 appearances, Burnett was placed back on the DL. After an MRI, it was revealed Burnett had a torn UCL, ending his 2014 season. [10] The Angels declined his 2015 option on October 30, making him a free agent.

Return to Washington

On November 16, 2015, Burnett signed a minor league contract with the Washington Nationals. While Burnett did not allow a run during spring training, he was informed on April 1, 2016, that he had not made the team. He chose to exercise an opt-out clause in his contract and become a free agent. [11]

Los Angeles Dodgers

Burnett agreed to a minor league deal with the Los Angeles Dodgers on April 9, 2016. [12]

Atlanta Braves

On May 2, 2016, Burnett opted out of his deal with the Los Angeles Dodgers and signed a minor league deal with the Atlanta Braves. He opted out of his contract and became a free agent on May 20, 2016.

Minnesota Twins

On May 23, 2016, Burnett signed a minor-league deal with the Minnesota Twins. [13]

Third stint with Washington

Burnett was acquired by the Washington Nationals for cash considerations on August 19, 2016, moving from the Twins' Class-AAA affiliate, the Rochester Red Wings, to the Nationals' affiliate, the Syracuse Chiefs. [14] His contract was purchased from Syracuse by the Nationals on September 2, 2016, [15] and he made his first major league appearance since 2014 the following day, coming out of the Nationals' bullpen in a game against the division rival New York Mets at Citi Field. He faced one batter, Curtis Granderson, and retired him on a lineout. [16]

Philadelphia Phillies

On December 10, 2016, Burnett signed a minor league contract with the Philadelphia Phillies. [17] He was released on March 26, 2017. [18]

Miami Marlins

On March 13, 2018, Burnett signed a minor league contract with the Miami Marlins. [19] He was released on June 18, 2018.

New York Mets

On February 7, 2019, Burnett signed a minor league contract with the New York Mets.

Retirement

On May 26, 2019, Burnett retired from professional baseball. [20]

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Sean Burnett
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Burnett with the Washington Nationals
Pitcher
Born: (1982-09-17) September 17, 1982 (age 42)
Dunedin, Florida, U.S.
Batted: Left
Threw: Left
MLB debut
May 30, 2004, for the Pittsburgh Pirates
Last MLB appearance
September 30, 2016, for the Washington Nationals
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