Travis Bergen

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38+1⁄3 innings. [1] [2] Undrafted out of high school, he played college baseball at Kennesaw State University. [3] In 2014, he played collegiate summer baseball with the Bourne Braves of the Cape Cod Baseball League and was named a league all-star. [4] In 2015, his junior season, he went 6–4 with a 3.15 ERA in 14 starts. [5] He was the Owls' team captain and named to the Atlantic Sun Conference All-First Team. [2]

Professional career

Toronto Blue Jays

Bergen was drafted by the Toronto Blue Jays in the seventh round of the 2015 Major League Baseball draft. [6] He made his professional debut with the Low-A Vancouver Canadiens. Bergen pitched in only 14 games combined in 2016 and 2017 for Vancouver and the Rookie-level Gulf Coast Blue Jays due to injuries. [7] In 2018 he played for the High-A Dunedin Blue Jays and Double-A New Hampshire Fisher Cats, combining to go 4–2 with a 0.95 ERA and 74 strikeouts in 562⁄3 innings pitched.

San Francisco Giants

On December 13, 2018, Bergen was selected by the San Francisco Giants with the eighth pick in the Rule 5 draft. [8] He made his major league debut on March 29, 2019 against the San Diego Padres. He retired Ian Kinsler on a ground ball, the only batter he faced. [9] He was placed on the 10-day injured list with a shoulder strain on May 21. [10] On August 18, Bergen was designated for assignment. [11]

Toronto Blue Jays (second stint)

On August 21, 2019, Bergen was returned to the Toronto Blue Jays organization and placed on the reserve list of the Triple-A Buffalo Bisons. [12] On August 24, 2020, Bergen's contract was selected to the major league roster. [13]

Arizona Diamondbacks

On August 31, 2020, the Blue Jays traded Bergen to the Arizona Diamondbacks for Robbie Ray and $300,000. [14] [15] In 6+2⁄3 innings, Bergen allowed 3 runs, struck out 8, and walked 8. On February 26, 2021, the Diamondbacks designated Bergen for assignment. [16]

Toronto Blue Jays (third stint)

On February 28, 2021, Bergen was acquired by the Blue Jays in exchange for cash considerations. [17] Bergen recorded a 1.69 ERA in 102⁄3 innings of work for Toronto before he designated for assignment on June 29. [18] He was outrighted to Triple-A Buffalo on July 4. [19] On October 5, Bergen elected free agency. [20]

San Diego Padres

On March 18, 2022, Bergen signed a minor league contract with the San Diego Padres. [21] In 25 appearances for the Triple-A El Paso Chihuahuas, he compiled a 4–0 record and 4.07 ERA with 27 strikeouts across 24+1⁄3 innings pitched. Bergen was released by the Padres on August 8. [22]

Personal life

Bergen and his wife, Elise, were married in 2019. [23] They had a child in 2021. [24]

References

  1. ↑ Morrison, Kyle (March 14, 2016). "Blue Jays prospect and former Union Grove standout credits dad with helping him get to the pros". Henry Herald.
  2. 1 2 "Travis Bergen - Baseball". Kennesaw State University Athletics . Retrieved March 28, 2025.
  3. ↑ Morrison, Kyle (March 14, 2016). "Blue Jays prospect and former Union Grove standout credits dad with helping him get to the pros". Henry Herald. Retrieved December 14, 2018.
  4. ↑ "#21 Travis Bergen - Profile". Pointstreak. Retrieved January 9, 2020.
  5. ↑ W, Matt (June 9, 2015). "Blue Jays pick LHP Travis Bergen in the 7th round". Bluebird Banter.
  6. ↑ Torres, Maria (June 9, 2015). "Kennesaw State pitcher Travis Bergen becomes third Union Grove baseball player drafted since 2003". Henry Herald. Retrieved December 14, 2018.
  7. ↑ Garrison, Luke (March 7, 2018). "Blue Jays hopeful Travis Bergen soaks up Canadian culture". Toronto Observer. Retrieved December 15, 2018.
  8. ↑ Crowley, Kerry (December 13, 2018). "Giants active in Rule 5 draft, add two players to major league roster". The Mercury News. Retrieved June 1, 2019.
  9. ↑ Guardado, Maria (March 30, 2019). "Longo's homer prevents history-making loss". MLB.com. Retrieved June 1, 2019.
  10. ↑ "Giants' Travis Bergen: Out with shoulder strain". CBS Sports. RotoWire. March 21, 2019. Retrieved June 1, 2019.
  11. ↑ Crowley, Kerry (August 18, 2019). "Giants cut Rule 5 draft pick, promote Avelino, open up 40-man roster spot". The Mercury News . Retrieved August 18, 2019.
  12. ↑ Miller, George (August 21, 2019). "Minor MLB Transactions: 8/21/19". MLB Trade Rumors. Retrieved August 22, 2019.
  13. ↑ "Blue Jays Put Thornton On IL, Select Bergen, DFA Pannone". MLB Trade Rumors. August 24, 2020.
  14. ↑ Matheson, Keegan (August 31, 2020). "Toronto acquires Ray (official), Villar (source)". MLB.com. Retrieved August 31, 2020.
  15. ↑ Gilbert, Steve (September 1, 2020). "D-backs trade Ray, Bradley, Starling, Chafin". MLB.com. Retrieved March 28, 2025.
  16. ↑ "Diamondbacks DFA Travis Bergen, Keury Mella". MLB Trade Rumors. February 26, 2021.
  17. ↑ "Toronto Blue Jays reacquire LHP Travis Bergen from Arizona Diamondbacks for cash". ESPN. March 1, 2021. Retrieved March 4, 2021.
  18. ↑ Adams, Steve (June 29, 2021). "Blue Jays Designate Travis Bergen For Assignment". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved June 29, 2021.
  19. ↑ "Outrighted: Beasley, Bergen, Wade". MLB Trade Rumors. July 5, 2021.
  20. ↑ Franco, Anthony (October 7, 2021). "Players Recently Electing Free Agency". MLB Trade Rumors. Retrieved October 7, 2021.
  21. ↑ Adams, Steve (March 18, 2022). "Padres, Travis Bergen Agree To Minor League Deal". MLB Trade Rumors. Retrieved March 18, 2022.
  22. ↑ "Travis Bergen Stats, Age, Position, Height, Weight, Fantasy & News". MLB.com. Retrieved March 28, 2025.
  23. ↑ Bergen, Travis [@tbergen_] (November 6, 2019). "11.2.19" – via Instagram.
  24. ↑ Bergen, Travis [@tbergen_] (July 8, 2021). "💕Austyn Grace Bergen💕 "Go on, take on this whole world. But to me you know you know you'll always be, my little girl."" – via Instagram.
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Travis Bergen
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Bergen with the El Paso Chihuahuas in 2022
Pitcher
Born: (1993-10-08) October 8, 1993 (age 31)
McDonough, Georgia, U.S.
Batted: Left
Threw: Left
MLB debut
March 29, 2019, for the San Francisco Giants
Last MLB appearance
May 23, 2021, for the Toronto Blue Jays