José Cisnero
José Cisnero | |
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![]() Cisnero with the Houston Astros | |
Free agent | |
Pitcher | |
Born: Bajos de Haina, San Cristóbal, Dominican Republic | April 11, 1989|
Bats: Right Throws: Right | |
MLB debut | |
April 22, 2013, for the Houston Astros | |
MLB statistics (through August 17, 2024) | |
Win–loss record | 13–17 |
Earned run average | 4.16 |
Strikeouts | 292 |
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 MLB for the Houston Astros and Detroit Tigers.
Career
[edit]Houston Astros
[edit]Cisnero signed with the Houston Astros as an international free agent on December 6, 2007, and was added to their 40-man roster on November 20, 2012.[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. He was outrighted off the roster on November 3, 2014, and subsequently became a free agent.
Cincinnati Reds
[edit]On November 18, 2014, Cisnero signed a minor league deal with the Cincinnati Reds. Cisnero sat out the 2015 season due to Tommy John surgery. He elected free agency on November 6, 2015.
Arizona Diamondbacks
[edit]On December 21, 2015, Cisnero signed a minor league deal with the Arizona Diamondbacks organization . He was released on March 31, 2016, after failing to make the team in Spring Training.
Sultanes de Monterrey
[edit]On May 3, 2016, Cisnero signed with the Sultanes de Monterrey of the Mexican Baseball League. He was released on May 30, 2016.
New Jersey Jackals
[edit]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
[edit]On November 9, 2018, the Detroit Tigers signed Cisnero to a minor league contract with an invitation to spring training.[2] He opened the 2019 season with the Toledo Mud Hens. On June 22, 2019, his contract was selected by the Tigers.[3] 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.[4]
On January 15, 2021, the Tigers and Cisnero agreed on a one-year, $970,000 contract, avoiding arbitration.[5] 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,[6] 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.[7] On April 6, the Tigers placed Cisnero on the 60-day injured list with a right shoulder strain.[8] The Tigers activated Cisnero on July 21, and he made his 2022 debut that evening against the Oakland Athletics.[9] 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.[10] On August 29, Cisnero has been placed on waivers.[11] 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.[12]
Los Angeles Angels
[edit]On February 3, 2024, Cisnero agreed to a one-year, $1.75 million contract with the Los Angeles Angels.[13][14] 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.[15] Cisnero was transferred to the 60–day injured list on May 29.[16] He was activated from the injured list on August 17,[17] and pitched 1+2⁄3 innings for the Angels that day. The following day, Cisnero was designated for assignment by Los Angeles.[18] He was released on August 22.[19]
Pitch selection
[edit]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.[20]
References
[edit]- ^ Astros add seven to set 40-man roster
- ^ "Tigers' Jose Cisnero: Inks deal with Tigers". CBSSports.com. Retrieved November 10, 2018.
- ^ Evan Woodbery (June 22, 2019). "Tigers swap journeyman relievers in bullpen". mlive.com. Retrieved June 22, 2019.
- ^ "José Cisnero Stats, Fantasy & News". MLB.com.
- ^ "Tigers avoid arbitration with all 8 remaining players". foxsports.com. January 16, 2021. Retrieved January 18, 2021.
- ^ 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.
- ^ "Jose Cisnero - Contract Details". spotrac.com. Retrieved April 1, 2022.
- ^ 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.
- ^ Woodbery, Evan (July 21, 2022). "Tigers put another starting pitcher on IL; reliever Jose Cisnero returns". MLive.com. Retrieved July 22, 2022.
- ^ "2023 MLB Arbitration Tracker". MLBTradeRumors. Retrieved January 13, 2023.
- ^ "José Cisnero placed on waivers". CBS Sports. August 29, 2023.
- ^ "Jose Cisnero: Heads to open market". CBSSports.com. November 3, 2023. Retrieved November 3, 2023.
- ^ "Angels, reliever José Cisnero agree to 1-year contract". ESPN.com. Associated Press. February 3, 2024. Retrieved February 4, 2024.
- ^ "Angels sign RHP José Cisnero". MLB.com. February 3, 2024. Retrieved February 3, 2024.
- ^ "Angels' Jose Cisnero: Out with shoulder inflammation". cbssports.com. Retrieved May 29, 2024.
- ^ "Angels Transfer Jose Cisnero To 60-Day IL". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved May 29, 2024.
- ^ "Angels Place José Soriano On 15-Day IL, Reinstate José Cisnero". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved August 18, 2024.
- ^ "Angels Designate Jose Cisnero For Assignment". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved August 18, 2024.
- ^ https://www.mlb.com/angels/roster/transactions [bare URL]
- ^ "Jose Cisnero PitchFX at fangraphs.com". fangraphs.com. Retrieved July 22, 2022.
External links
[edit]- Career statistics and player information from MLB, or ESPN, or Baseball Reference, or Fangraphs, or Baseball Reference (Minors), or Retrosheet
- 1989 births
- Living people
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