Travis Bergen

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2⁄3 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. [7] He made his major league debut on March 29, 2019, versus the San Diego Padres, and retired Ian Kinsler on a ground ball, the only batter he faced. [8] He was placed on the 10-day injured list with a shoulder strain on May 21. [9] On August 18, 2019, Bergen was designated for assignment. [10]

Second stint with the Blue Jays

On August 21, 2019, he was returned to the Toronto Blue Jays organization and placed on the reserve list of the Triple-A Buffalo Bisons. [11] On August 24, 2020, Bergen's contract was selected to the major league roster. [12]

Arizona Diamondbacks

On August 31, 2020, the Blue Jays traded Bergen to the Arizona Diamondbacks in exchange for Robbie Ray and cash considerations. [13] In 6+2⁄3 innings, Bergen struck out eight alongside walking eight. On February 26, 2021, Bergen was designated for assignment by the Diamondbacks. [14]

Third stint with the Blue Jays

On February 28, 2021, Bergen was acquired by the Blue Jays for cash considerations. [15] Bergen recorded a 1.69 ERA in 102⁄3 innings of work for Toronto, and was designated for assignment on June 29. [16] He was outrighted to the Triple-A Buffalo Bisons on July 4. [17] On October 5, Bergen elected free agency. [18]

San Diego Padres

On March 18, 2022, Bergen signed a minor league contract with the San Diego Padres. [19] He was released on August 10, 2022.

Personal

Bergen and his wife, Elise, were married in 2019. [20]

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Travis Bergen
Travis Bergen.jpg
Bergen with the El Paso Chihuahuas in 2022
Free agent
Pitcher
Born: (1993-10-08) October 8, 1993 (age 30)
McDonough, Georgia, U.S.
Bats: Left
Throws: Left
MLB debut
March 29, 2019, for the San Francisco Giants