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José Cisnero

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José Cisnero
Cisnero with the Houston Astros
Free agent
Pitcher
Born: (1989-04-11) April 11, 1989 (age 35)
Bajos de Haina, San Cristóbal, Dominican Republic
Bats: Right
Throws: Right
MLB debut
April 22, 2013, for the Houston Astros
MLB statistics
(through August 17, 2024)
Win–loss record13–17
Earned run average4.16
Strikeouts292
Stats at Baseball Reference 
Teams

José Luis Cisnero (born April 11, 1989) is a Dominican-American professional baseball relief pitcher who is a free agent. He has previously played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Houston Astros, Detroit Tigers, and Los Angeles Angels.

Career

Houston Astros

Cisnero signed with the Houston Astros as an international free agent on December 6, 2007. On November 20, 2012, the Astros added Cisnero to their 40-man roster to protect him from the Rule 5 draft.[1] He made his major league debut on April 22, 2013. In parts of two seasons for the Astros, he made 33 relief appearances, posting a 4.66 ERA with 46 strikeouts in 48+1⁄3 innings. On May 28, 2014, Cisnero underwent Tommy John surgery, ruling him out for the remainder of the season.[2][3] He was outrighted off the roster on November 3, 2014, and subsequently became a free agent.

Cincinnati Reds

On November 18, 2014, Cisnero signed a minor league contract with the Cincinnati Reds organization.[4] He made 4 appearances for the Double–A Pensacola Blue Wahoos in 2015, recording a 3.38 ERA with 6 strikeouts over 5+1⁄3 innings pitched. Cisnero elected free agency following the season on November 6, 2015.

Sultanes de Monterrey

On December 21, 2015, Cisnero signed a minor league contract with the Arizona Diamondbacks organization.[5] He was released on March 31, 2016, after failing to make the team in spring training.

On May 3, 2016, Cisnero signed with the Sultanes de Monterrey of the Mexican League.[6] In 13 appearances for the Sultanes, he posted a 5.25 ERA with 16 strikeouts and 1 save over 12 innings pitched. Cisnero was released by Monterrey on May 30.

New Jersey Jackals

On July 12, 2016, he signed with the New Jersey Jackals of the Can-Am League. He came out of the bullpen in 5 games and posted a 3.86 ERA before his release on July 25.

Detroit Tigers

On November 9, 2018, the Detroit Tigers signed Cisnero to a minor league contract with an invitation to spring training.[7] He opened the 2019 season with the Toledo Mud Hens. On June 22, 2019, his contract was selected by the Tigers.[8] He made his Tigers debut the next day, marking his first major league appearance in over five years. He finished the season with a 4.33 ERA in 35 games, and struck out 40 batters in 35+1⁄3 innings.

With the 2020 Detroit Tigers, Cisnero appeared in 29 games, compiling a 3–3 record with a 3.03 ERA and 34 strikeouts in 29+2⁄3 innings pitched.[9]

On January 15, 2021, the Tigers and Cisnero agreed on a one-year, $970,000 contract, avoiding arbitration.[10] Cisnero pitched mostly in a setup role for the 2021 Tigers, making occasional appearances as a closer. On September 13, he suffered an elbow laceration after slipping on stairs at his residence, requiring eight stitches. The Tigers placed him on the 10-day injured list September 14,[11] and he did not return for the remainder of the season. In 2021, Cisnero made 67 relief appearances, posting a 4–4 record, 4 saves, and a 3.65 ERA, with 62 strikeouts in 61+2⁄3 innings.

On March 23, 2022, the Tigers and Cisnero agreed on a one-year contract worth $1.9 million, avoiding arbitration.[12] On April 6, the Tigers placed Cisnero on the 60-day injured list with a right shoulder strain.[13] The Tigers activated Cisnero on July 21, and he made his 2022 debut that evening against the Oakland Athletics.[14] Cisnero pitched in 28 games for the 2022 Tigers, all in middle relief, posting a 1.08 ERA and 23 strikeouts in 25 innings.

On January 13, 2023, Cisnero agreed to a one-year, $2.2875 million contract with the Tigers, avoiding salary arbitration.[15] On August 29, Cisnero has been placed on waivers.[16] He ultimately went unclaimed and remained with the Tigers, finishing the season with a 3-4 record and an ERA of 5.31. On November 2, Cisnero elected free agency.[17]

Los Angeles Angels

On February 3, 2024, Cisnero agreed to a one-year, $1.75 million contract with the Los Angeles Angels.[18][19] He struggled to a 7.07 ERA across 14 games before he was placed on the injured list with right shoulder inflammation on April 28.[20] Cisnero was transferred to the 60–day injured list on May 29.[21] He was activated from the injured list on August 17,[22] and pitched 1+2⁄3 innings for the Angels that day. The following day, Cisnero was designated for assignment by Los Angeles.[23] He was released on August 22.[24]

Pitch selection

Cisnero throws both four-seam and sinking two-seam fastballs, each averaging 95 to 97 MPH (topping out at 100 MPH). His main offspeed pitch is a slider that averages 86 to 89 MPH. He also throws an occasional changeup averaging 89 to 90 MPH.[25]

References

  1. ^ Astros add seven to set 40-man roster
  2. ^ "Astros' Jose Cisnero needs Tommy John surgery". nbcsports.com. Retrieved September 21, 2024.
  3. ^ "Reliever José Cisnero and Los Angeles Angels agree to $1.75 million, 1-year deal". cbsnews.com. Retrieved September 21, 2024.
  4. ^ "Minor Moves: Lannan, Cisnero, Savery, Laffey, Britton, Triunfel". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved September 21, 2024.
  5. ^ "Minor MLB Transactions: 12/28/15". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved September 21, 2024.
  6. ^ "Veteran Angels Pitcher Finally Returns From Injury". si.com. Retrieved September 21, 2024.
  7. ^ "Tigers' Jose Cisnero: Inks deal with Tigers". CBSSports.com. Retrieved November 10, 2018.
  8. ^ Evan Woodbery (June 22, 2019). "Tigers swap journeyman relievers in bullpen". mlive.com. Retrieved June 22, 2019.
  9. ^ "José Cisnero Stats, Fantasy & News". MLB.com.
  10. ^ "Tigers avoid arbitration with all 8 remaining players". foxsports.com. January 16, 2021. Retrieved January 18, 2021.
  11. ^ Petzold, Evan (September 14, 2021). "Detroit Tigers' Jose Cisnero slips on stairs, gets eight stitches, lands on injured list". Freep.com. Retrieved September 20, 2021.
  12. ^ "Jose Cisnero - Contract Details". spotrac.com. Retrieved April 1, 2022.
  13. ^ Petzold, Evan (April 6, 2022). "Detroit Tigers roster moves: Jose Cisnero to 60-day injured list; Willi Castro to Triple-A". freep.com. Retrieved April 7, 2022.
  14. ^ Woodbery, Evan (July 21, 2022). "Tigers put another starting pitcher on IL; reliever Jose Cisnero returns". MLive.com. Retrieved July 22, 2022.
  15. ^ "2023 MLB Arbitration Tracker". MLBTradeRumors. Retrieved January 13, 2023.
  16. ^ "José Cisnero placed on waivers". CBS Sports. August 29, 2023.
  17. ^ "Jose Cisnero: Heads to open market". CBSSports.com. November 3, 2023. Retrieved November 3, 2023.
  18. ^ "Angels, reliever José Cisnero agree to 1-year contract". ESPN.com. Associated Press. February 3, 2024. Retrieved February 4, 2024.
  19. ^ "Angels sign RHP José Cisnero". MLB.com. February 3, 2024. Retrieved February 3, 2024.
  20. ^ "Angels' Jose Cisnero: Out with shoulder inflammation". cbssports.com. April 28, 2024. Retrieved May 29, 2024.
  21. ^ "Angels Transfer Jose Cisnero To 60-Day IL". mlbtraderumors.com. May 29, 2024. Retrieved May 29, 2024.
  22. ^ "Angels Place José Soriano On 15-Day IL, Reinstate José Cisnero". mlbtraderumors.com. August 17, 2024. Retrieved August 18, 2024.
  23. ^ "Angels Designate Jose Cisnero For Assignment". mlbtraderumors.com. August 18, 2024. Retrieved August 18, 2024.
  24. ^ "Transactions". MLB.com.
  25. ^ "Jose Cisnero PitchFX at fangraphs.com". fangraphs.com. Retrieved July 22, 2022.
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