José Cisnero

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José Cisnero
Cisnero with the Houston Astros
Los Angeles Angels – No. 67
Pitcher
Born: (1989-04-11) April 11, 1989 (age 34)
Bajos de Haina, San Cristóbal, Dominican Republic
Bats: Right
Throws: Right
MLB debut
April 22, 2013, for the Houston Astros
MLB statistics
(through 2023 season)
Win–loss record13–17
Earned run average3.99
Strikeouts275
Teams

José Luis Cisnero (born April 11, 1989) is a Dominican-American professional baseball relief pitcher for the Los Angeles Angels of Major League Baseball (MLB). 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+13 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+13 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+23 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+23 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, 2023, 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, 2023, 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]

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.[15]


References[edit]

  1. ^ Astros add seven to set 40-man roster
  2. ^ "Tigers' Jose Cisnero: Inks deal with Tigers". CBSSports.com. Retrieved 2018-11-10.
  3. ^ Evan Woodbery (June 22, 2019). "Tigers swap journeyman relievers in bullpen". mlive.com. Retrieved June 22, 2019.
  4. ^ "José Cisnero Stats, Fantasy & News". MLB.com.
  5. ^ "Tigers avoid arbitration with all 8 remaining players". foxsports.com. January 16, 2021. Retrieved January 18, 2021.
  6. ^ 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.
  7. ^ "Jose Cisnero - Contract Details". spotrac.com. Retrieved April 1, 2022.
  8. ^ 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.
  9. ^ Woodbery, Evan (July 21, 2022). "Tigers put another starting pitcher on IL; reliever Jose Cisnero returns". MLive.com. Retrieved July 22, 2022.
  10. ^ "2023 MLB Arbitration Tracker". MLBTradeRumors. Retrieved January 13, 2023.
  11. ^ "José Cisnero placed on waivers". CBS Sports. 29 August 2023.
  12. ^ "Jose Cisnero: Heads to open market". CBSSports.com. 2023-11-03. Retrieved 2023-11-03.
  13. ^ "Angels, reliever José Cisnero agree to 1-year contract". ESPN.com. Associated Press. February 3, 2024. Retrieved February 4, 2024.
  14. ^ "Angels sign RHP José Cisnero". MLB.com. 2024-02-03. Retrieved 2024-02-03.
  15. ^ "Jose Cisnero PitchFX at fangraphs.com". fangraphs.com. Retrieved July 22, 2022.

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