Roddery Muñoz Explained

Roddery Muñoz
Team:Miami Marlins
Number:71
Position:Pitcher
Bats:Right
Throws:Right
Birth Date:14 April 2000
Birth Place:Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
Debutleague:MLB
Debutdate:April 20
Debutyear:2024
Debutteam:Miami Marlins
Statyear:July 25, 2024
Statleague:MLB
Stat1label:Win–loss record
Stat1value:1–5
Stat2label:Earned run average
Stat2value:5.61
Stat3label:Strikeouts
Stat3value:50
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Roddery Muñoz (born April 14, 2000) is a Dominican professional baseball pitcher for the Miami Marlins of Major League Baseball (MLB). He made his MLB debut in 2024.

Career

Atlanta Braves

On June 11, 2018, Muñoz signed with the Atlanta Braves as an international free agent. He made his professional debut that year with the Dominican Summer League Braves, logging a 6.88 ERA in 10 appearances. Muñoz returned to the club in 2019, making 14 starts and compiling a 3.77 ERA with 67 strikeouts across 62 innings pitched.[1] He did not play in a game in 2020 due to the cancellation of the minor league season because of the COVID-19 pandemic.[2]

Muñoz returned to action in 2021 with the Single–A Augusta GreenJackets. In 8 games (6 starts), he recorded a 6.67 ERA with 33 strikeouts across innings of work.[3] Muñoz split the 2022 campaign between the High–A Rome Braves and Double–A Mississippi Braves. In 22 starts between the two affiliates, he accumulated an 8–4 record and 4.66 ERA with 119 strikeouts across innings.[4]

On November 15, 2022, the Braves added Muñoz to their 40-man roster to protect him from the Rule 5 draft.[5] Muñoz was optioned to the Triple-A Gwinnett Stripers to begin the 2023 season.[6] In 14 games for Gwinnett (and 1 start for Double-A Mississippi), Muñoz registered a 4.94 ERA with 24 strikeouts in innings of work. On June 6, 2023, Muñoz was promoted to the major leagues for the first time.[7] He was optioned back to Gwinnett on June 8 after Michael Tonkin was activated from the injured list. In turn, he became a phantom ballplayer, having spent time on Atlanta's active roster without appearing in a game.[8] On July 13, Muñoz was designated for assignment following the promotion of Lucas Luetge.[9]

Washington Nationals

On July 17, 2023, Muñoz was claimed off waivers by the Washington Nationals.[10] In 12 games (10 starts) for the Triple–A Rochester Red Wings, he struggled to a 6.98 ERA with 41 strikeouts across innings of work.

Miami Marlins

On December 1, 2023, Muñoz was claimed off waivers by the Pittsburgh Pirates.[11] On December 15, Muñoz was designated for assignment by Pittsburgh following the acquisition of Edward Olivares.[12]

On December 20, 2023, Muñoz was traded to the Miami Marlins in exchange for cash considerations.[13] He was optioned to the Triple–A Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp to begin the 2024 season.[14] On April 20, 2024, Muñoz was promoted to the major leagues for the first time.[15]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Roddery Muñoz - Stats - Pitching. May 21, 2024. fangraphs.com. en.
  2. Web site: 2020 Minor League Baseball season cancelled. May 21, 2024. mlb.com. en.
  3. Web site: Roddery Muñoz Stats & Scouting Report. May 21, 2024. baseballamerica.com. en.
  4. Web site: Roddery Muñoz - Baseball Stats. May 21, 2024. thebaseballcube.com. en.
  5. Web site: Braves protect trio ahead of Rule 5 Draft . .
  6. Web site: Braves' Roddery Muñoz: Sent to Triple-A. 2023-03-12. cbssports.com. en.
  7. Web site: Braves' Roddery Muñoz: Officially added to roster. 2023-06-06. cbssports.com. en.
  8. Web site: Braves' Roddery Muñoz: Sent back to Triple-A. June 11, 2023. cbssports.com. en.
  9. News: Thursday's Transactions . July 16, 2023 . The Bakersfield Californian . Associated Press . July 13, 2023.
  10. Web site: Nationals Claim Roddery Muñoz From Braves. July 17, 2023. mlbtraderumors.com. en.
  11. Web site: Pirates Sign Catcher Ali Sánchez, Claim Pitcher Roddery Muñoz. December 19, 2023. pittsburghbaseballnow.com. en.
  12. Web site: Pirates' Roddery Muñoz: Dropped from 40-man roster. December 19, 2023. cbssports.com. en.
  13. Web site: Miami Marlins Swing Minor Trade with Pittsburgh Pirates. December 20, 2023. si.com. en.
  14. Web site: Injuries & Moves: Latest on Eury, Cabrera, Garrett. March 15, 2024. mlb.com. en.
  15. Web site: Marlins Place A.J. Puk On 15-Day Injured List. April 20, 2024. mlbtraderumors.com. en.