Tommy Layne

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2⁄3 innings.

The Padres promoted Layne to the major leagues on August 14. [6] Layne made his Major League debut the same night against the Atlanta Braves, striking out the side in his one inning. [5] Layne remained with the Padres for the rest of 2012, working out of the bullpen. He didn't allow a run in his first 11 appearances. Layne earned his first win as a Major Leaguer on September 4 when he struck out Adrián González, Matt Kemp, and Hanley Ramírez in order in the 10th inning. [7] Layne finished the season with a 3.24 ERA and 25 strike-outs versus 3 walks in 162⁄3 innings over 26 appearances. Layne was designated for assignment on October 25, 2013.

Boston Red Sox

Layne signed a minor league deal with the Boston Red Sox on November 10, 2013. He was called up for the night game of a day-night doubleheader against the Baltimore Orioles on July 5, 2014. [8] After the game, he was optioned to the Triple A Pawtucket Red Sox. [9] As a result of a number of trades at the 2014 trade deadline, Layne was recalled back to the Boston Red Sox. [10]

In 2016, Layne pitched to a 3.77 ERA in 34 games for the Red Sox. After they acquired Fernando Abad at the trade deadline, the Red Sox designated Layne for assignment on August 2 [11] and released him on August 6. [12]

New York Yankees

The New York Yankees signed Layne on August 9, 2016. [12] He was designated for assignment on June 10, 2017 and released on July 4, 2017.

Los Angeles Dodgers

Layne signed a minor league contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers on July 19, 2017, and was assigned to the Triple-A Oklahoma City Dodgers. He pitched in three games for them and was released by the Dodgers organization on July 31. [13]

Boston Red Sox (second stint)

Layne signed a minor league contract to return to the Red Sox on February 24, 2018. [14] He was released on May 18, 2018, after failing to make an appearance in a game due to recovery from an injury. [15]

St. Louis Cardinals

On June 15, 2018, Layne signed a minor league contract with the St. Louis Cardinals. He spent the remainder of the year with the Triple–A Memphis Redbirds, also appearing in two games for the Double–A Springfield Cardinals. In 27 appearances for Memphis, Layne recorded a 1.35 ERA with 34 strikeouts and 3 saves across 26+2⁄3 innings pitched. He elected free agency following the season on November 2. [16]

Layne re–signed with the Cardinals on a minor league contract on November 6, 2018. Layne was released by the organization on July 3, 2019.

Personal life

Layne is the youngest of four brothers. He currently resides in Rye, New York. [17]

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Tommy Layne
Tommy Layne on May 1, 2015.jpg
Layne pitching for the Red Sox in 2015
Pitcher
Born: (1984-11-02) November 2, 1984 (age 39)
St. Louis, Missouri, U.S.
Batted: Left
Threw: Left
MLB debut
August 14, 2012, for the San Diego Padres
Last MLB appearance
June 10, 2017, for the New York Yankees
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