Jakob Junis

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15+1⁄3 innings split between the Triple–A Sacramento River Cats and rookie–level Arizona Complex League Giants, Junis accumulated a 7.04 ERA with 13 strikeouts. [25]

On January 13, 2023, Junis agreed to a one-year, $2.8 million contract with the Giants, avoiding salary arbitration. [26]

Milwaukee Brewers

On February 7, 2024, Junis signed a one-year contact with the Milwaukee Brewers that contained a mutual option for a second year. [27] After one, he was placed on the injured list with a right shoulder impingement on April 6. [28] On April 22, Junis was hospitalized after being hit in the neck with a ball during batting practice. [29] He was transferred to the 60–day injured list on May 6. [30]

Personal life

Junis and his wife, Brianne, have three children together. [31] They reside in Scottsdale, Arizona. [1]

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Jakob Junis
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Junis with the Omaha Storm Chasers
Milwaukee Brewers – No. 35
Pitcher
Born: (1992-09-16) September 16, 1992 (age 31)
Jacksonville, Arkansas, U.S.
Bats: Right
Throws: Right
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April 12, 2017, for the Kansas City Royals
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