Dominican baseball player (born 1983)
Baseball player
Jairo Manuel Asencio
(born May 30, 1983) is a former
professional baseball
right-handed
pitcher
. He has played for the
Atlanta Braves
,
Cleveland Indians
,
Chicago Cubs
, and
Baltimore Orioles
in MLB. He spent 2014 with the
Kia Tigers
of the
KBO League
.
Career
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Pittsburgh Pirates
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Asencio was first signed by the
Pittsburgh Pirates
in 2001.
[1]
Atlanta Braves
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He was placed on the
Atlanta Braves
40-man roster for the first time in 2009 when he made three appearances for the major league team, and later on April 16, 2011, to replace the disabled
Peter Moylan
.
[2]
His Major League debut was on July 12, 2009, against the
Colorado Rockies
. On April 28, 2011, Asencio was optioned back to the Triple-A
Gwinnett Braves
.
[3]
For the entire
2010 Atlanta Braves season
, Asencio was on the team's restricted list because of
visa
problems. It was discovered later in the year that Asencio had used a
false name
,
Luis Valdez
, and birthdate.
[4]
[5]
Cleveland Indians
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On March 29, 2012, Asencio was traded to the
Cleveland Indians
for cash considerations.
[6]
Asencio was designated for assignment on May 28, 2012.
[7]
Chicago Cubs
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The
Chicago Cubs
claimed Asencio off waivers on June 1, 2012.
[8]
Milwaukee Brewers
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Asencio signed a Minor League contract with an invitation to Spring training with the
Milwaukee Brewers
on Nov. 5, 2012.
[9]
Baltimore Orioles
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On March 25, 2013, he was traded to the
Baltimore Orioles
for a player to be named later or cash. He started the 2013 season with the Triple-A
Norfolk Tides
. He was recalled by the Orioles on July 12,
[10]
and pitched one inning of relief against the
Toronto Blue Jays
that night. He was designated for assignment on July 28, 2013.
[11]
He elected free agency on October 4, 2013.
[12]
Kia Tigers
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Asencio signed a deal with the Kia Tigers in the
Korea Baseball Organization
for the 2014 season.
[13]
[14]
Chicago White Sox
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On January 22, 2015, he signed a minor league contract with the
Chicago White Sox
.
[15]
He was released on May 29.
[16]
Leones de Yucatan
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On April 18, 2017, Asencio signed with the
Leones de Yucatan
of the
Mexican Baseball League
. He was released on June 6, 2017. In 25 games of relief 26 innings he went 2-1 with a 2.42 era and 28 strikeouts.
Saraperos de Saltillo
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On May 23, 2019, Asencio signed with the
Saraperos de Saltillo
of the
Mexican League
. He was released on June 4, 2019. In 5 games of relief 4 innings he went 0-1 with a 4.50 era and 2 strikeouts
On February 10, 2022, Asencio signed with the
Mariachis de Guadalajara
of the
Mexican League
.
[17]
However, he was released prior to the start of the season on April 19, 2022.
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References
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"Orioles select contract of RHP Jairo Asencio from Triple-A Norfolk"
.
MLB.com
. July 12, 2013
. Retrieved
January 23,
2015
.
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"Back strain lands Moylan on disabled list"
.
MLB.com
. April 16, 2011
. Retrieved
October 22,
2014
.
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Bowman, Mark (April 28, 2011).
"Seeking versatility, Braves recall Mather"
.
MLB.com
. Retrieved
October 22,
2014
.
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"Indians acquire RHP Asencio from Braves"
.
Boston Globe
. Associated Press. March 29, 2012
. Retrieved
October 22,
2014
.
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Bastian, Jordon (March 29, 2012).
"Reliever Asencio acquired from Braves"
.
MLB.com
. Retrieved
October 22,
2014
.
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"Bullpen picture clears with Asencio trade"
.
MLB.com
. March 29, 2012
. Retrieved
October 22,
2014
.
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"Indians Announce Series of Roster Moves"
.
MLB.com
. May 28, 2012
. Retrieved
October 22,
2014
.
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"Cubs claim righthander Jairo Asencio off waivers"
.
MLB.com
. June 1, 2012
. Retrieved
October 22,
2014
.
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Gruman, Andrew (November 5, 2012).
"Brewers sign Asencio to minor league deal"
.
Fox Sports
. Retrieved
January 23,
2015
.
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"Orioles bring up Jairo Asencio, DFA Jair Jurrjens"
. Associated Press. July 12, 2013
. Retrieved
July 12,
2013
.
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"Orioles recall OF Hoes, designate RHP Asencio"
.
ESPN.com
. Associated Press. July 28, 2013
. Retrieved
October 22,
2014
.
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Encina, Eduardo A. (October 4, 2013).
"Former Orioles Teagarden and Asencio declare for free agency"
. Baltimore Sun
. Retrieved
October 22,
2014
.
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"Tigers looking to return to glory"
.
JoongAng Ilbo
. March 12, 2014
. Retrieved
October 22,
2014
.
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"Kia Tigers acquire ex-Japan league ace Houlton"
.
GlobalPost
.
Yonhap News Agency
. January 1, 2014. Archived from
the original
on March 7, 2016
. Retrieved
October 22,
2014
.
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"Soto, Penny get minors deals"
.
ESPN.com
. Associated Press. January 22, 2015
. Retrieved
January 23,
2015
.
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"Knights Make Roster Moves"
.
Our Sports Central
. May 29, 2015
. Retrieved
July 16,
2015
.
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"JAIRO ASENCIO, LIDER HISTORICO DE SALVAMENTOS DE LA LIDOM, SE UNE A MARIACHIS"
.
mismariachis.com.mx
(in Spanish). February 10, 2022
. Retrieved
February 10,
2022
.
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