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2⁄3 innings he pitched. [24] He was the first Dodgers starting pitcher to allow seven runs in his debut since Johnny Babich in 1934 and the first to allow four runs or more in the first inning of his debut since Frank Wurm in 1944. [25] Lee was optioned back to Triple–A soon afterwards. In 19 starts for Oklahoma City, he was 11–6 with a 2.70 ERA. [26] He was named the organization's minor league pitcher of the year for a second time. [27]

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Lee pitching for the Oklahoma City Dodgers in 2016

The Dodgers invited Lee to spring training again in 2016. [28] He contended for the fifth starter spot on the major league club during spring training but was beat out by Ross Stripling and optioned back to Triple–A. [29] In 13 starts, he was 7–5 with a 4.89 ERA for Oklahoma City. [30] He also spent three days on the major league roster in April but never appeared in a game. [31]

Seattle Mariners

On June 19, 2016, Lee was traded to the Seattle Mariners in exchange for Chris Taylor. [32] In 14 starts for the Triple–A Tacoma Rainiers he was 0–9 with a 7.74 ERA, [33] while Taylor blossomed into a prolific hitter for the Dodgers. Mariners general manager Jerry Dipoto, a prolific trader, has referred to this as one he wishes he could take back [34] and that he "whiffed" on it. [35]

San Diego Padres

On December 13, 2016, Lee was claimed off waivers by the San Diego Padres. [36] He recorded his first major league victory on April 12 against the Colorado Rockies. He was designated for assignment on June 19, and was released from the Padres organization on August 14, 2017. [37]

Tampa Bay Rays

On March 16, 2018, Lee signed a minor-league contract with the Tampa Bay Rays organization. [38] Lee led the Southern League with a 2.22 ERA with 64 innings pitched and was named to the Mid season All-Star team (he did not play).[ citation needed ] He made 26 total appearances (25 starts) split between the Triple–A Durham Bulls and Double–A Montgomery Biscuits, accumulating a 12–6 record and 3.65 ERA with 107 strikeouts across 145+2⁄3 innings pitched. Lee elected free agency following the season on November 2. [39]

New York Mets

On December 18, 2018, Lee signed a minor league deal with the New York Mets. [40] On June 13, 2019, he was placed on the injured list. Prior to his injury, Lee had struggled for the Triple–A Syracuse Mets and Double–A Binghamton Rumble Ponies, sporting a 6.75 ERA in 11 starts in 13 appearances, including a 7.19 ERA in last 10 appearances before hitting the IL. He elected free agency following the season on November 4. [41]

Oakland Athletics

On November 25, 2019, Lee signed a minor league contract with the Oakland Athletics that included an invitation to spring training. [42] He did not play in a game in 2020 due to the cancellation of the minor league season because of the COVID-19 pandemic. [43] Lee became a free agent on November 2, 2020. [44]

Arizona Diamondbacks

On February 6, 2021, Lee signed a minor league contract with the Arizona Diamondbacks organization. In 17 appearances for the Triple–A Reno Aces, Lee recorded a 6.86 ERA with 44 strikeouts. On August 10, Lee was released by the Diamondbacks. [45]

Cincinnati Reds

On September 1, 2021, Lee signed a minor league deal with the Cincinnati Reds. [46] Lee made 7 appearances for the Triple-A Louisville Bats, going 1–0 with a 4.26 ERA and 17 strikeouts. He became a free agent following the season.

Colorado Rockies

On February 12, 2022, Lee signed a minor league contract with the Colorado Rockies. [47] In 64 games out of the bullpen, he registered a 4–6 record and 5.14 ERA with 62 strikeouts and 12 saves across 61+1⁄3 innings pitched. Lee elected free agency following the season on November 10. [48]

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Zach Lee
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Lee with the Montgomery Biscuits in 2018
Pitcher
Born: (1991-09-13) September 13, 1991 (age 33)
McKinney, Texas, U.S.
Batted: Right
Threw: Right
MLB debut
July 25, 2015, for the Los Angeles Dodgers
Last MLB appearance
April 18, 2017, for the San Diego Padres
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