Tanner Rainey

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48+1⁄3 innings (13.8 per nine innings), but walked 38 batters (7.1 walks per 9 innings pitched). [12] The Nationals finished the 2019 year with a 93–69 record, clinched a wild card spot, and won the World Series over the Houston Astros. [13] Rainey pitched 6.2 innings with 5 walks and 6 strikeouts in the 2019 playoffs including throwing 2 strikeouts and finishing Game 3 of the 2019 NLCS, the first ever NLCS game at Nationals Park and in Washington, DC history. Rainey pitched 20.1 innings of 2.66 ERA ball in 2020, going along with 32 strikeouts and a 1–1 record, however after experiencing forearm tightness in mid-September 2020, Rainey sat out the remainder of the season. [14]

In 2021, Rainey made 38 appearances for the Nationals, and struggled immensely to the tune of a 1–3 record and 7.39 ERA with 25 walks (averaging 7.1 walks per 9 innings) and 42 strikeouts in 31+2⁄3 innings pitched. [7]

He improved his numbers in 2022, pitching in 29 games and recording a 3.30 ERA with 12 saves and 36 strikeouts in 30.0 innings of work. On July 13, 2022, Rainey was abruptly placed on the 60-day injured list with a sprain of his ulnar collateral ligament in his right elbow. [15] On August 3, he underwent Tommy John surgery, ending his season. [16]

On September 29, 2023, Rainey was activated from the injured list to make his season debut and return from surgery. [17]

Rainey made 50 appearances for Washington in 2024, compiling a 4.76 ERA with 44 strikeouts across 51 innings pitched. On November 22, 2024, the Nationals non–tendered Rainey, making him a free agent. [18]

Pittsburgh Pirates

On December 7, 2024, Rainey signed a minor league contract with the Pittsburgh Pirates. [19]

Personal life

Rainey is married to his wife Kelsey. The couple has two children: Ryker and Rory. [20] Their son, Ryker Scott was born on December 7, 2021. [21] Their daughter, Rory Rae, was born on January 26, 2023. [22]

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  2. ↑ "Reds close out Draft Day 1 with Tanner Rainey at No. 71". MLB.com.
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  6. ↑ Pianovich, Stephen (April 11, 2018). "Bailey flirts with no-no, bullpen falters in loss". MLB.com. Retrieved April 11, 2018.
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Tanner Rainey
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Rainey with the Nationals in 2019
Pittsburgh Pirates
Pitcher
Born: (1992-12-25) December 25, 1992 (age 31)
Folsom, Louisiana, U.S.
Bats: Right
Throws: Right
MLB debut
April 10, 2018, for the Cincinnati Reds
Manager
4 Dave Martinez
Coaches
Third Base Coach 14 Bob Henley
Bench Coach 12 Chip Hale
Hitting Coach 54 Kevin Long
First Base Coach 24 Tim Bogar
Bullpen Coach 35 Henry Blanco
Assistant Hitting Coach 25 Joe Dillon
Pitching Coach 59 Paul Menhart
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