José Rodolfo Devers (born December 7, 1999) is a Dominican professional baseball shortstop who is a free agent. He has previously played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Miami Marlins, for whom he made his MLB debut with in 2021.
| José Devers | |
|---|---|
| Free agent | |
| Second baseman / Shortstop | |
| Born: December 7, 1999 Samaná, Dominican Republic | |
Bats: Left Throws: Right | |
| MLB debut | |
| April 24, 2021, for the Miami Marlins | |
| MLB statistics (through 2024 season) | |
| Batting average | .244 |
| Home runs | 0 |
| Runs batted in | 5 |
| Stats at Baseball Reference | |
| Teams | |
Career
editNew York Yankees
editDevers was signed as an international free agent by the New York Yankees on July 2, 2016.[1] He made his professional debut in 2017, playing for both the Dominican Summer League Yankees and the Gulf Coast League Yankees, posting a combined .245 batting average with one home run, 16 RBI and 16 stolen bases in 53 games between both teams.[2]
Miami Marlins
editOn December 11, 2017, Devers was traded to the Miami Marlins (along with Starlin Castro and Jorge Guzmán) in exchange for outfielder Giancarlo Stanton and cash considerations.[3] He spent 2018 with the Greensboro Grasshoppers, batting .273 with 24 RBI in 85 games.[4] He also played in two games for the Jupiter Hammerheads during the season. Devers returned to Jupiter to begin 2019,[5] but missed time due to injury; over 33 games, he batted .325. He was selected to play in the Arizona Fall League for the Salt River Rafters following the season.[6]
On November 20, 2020, Devers was added to the 40-man roster.[7] On April 22, 2021, Devers was promoted to the major leagues for the first time.[8] He made his MLB debut on April 24 against the San Francisco Giants as the starting second baseman.
On June 14, Devers was placed on the injured list with a right shoulder impingement. He was transferred to the 60-day injured list on July 20.[9] On August 11, Devers underwent season-ending surgery to repair a labrum tear in his right shoulder.[10]
On November 15, 2022, Devers was designated for assignment.[11] Devers cleared waivers and was outrighted to the minors on November 20.
Devers began the 2024 campaign with Jacksonville, slashing .239/.304/.362 with three home runs and 17 RBI over 54 games. On August 31, 2024, the Marlins selected Devers' contract, adding him to their active roster.[12] In 3 games for Miami, he went 1–for–4. Devers was designated for assignment by the Marlins on September 19.[13] He cleared waivers and was sent outright to Jacksonville on September 21.[14] Devers elected free agency on October 1.[15]
Personal life
editDevers' cousin, Rafael Devers, reached MLB with the Boston Red Sox in 2017.[16]
References
edit- ^ "Yankees sign eight international free agents". Pinstripe Alley. July 4, 2016. Retrieved January 16, 2018.
- ^ "Jose Devers Stats, Highlights, Bio - MiLB.com Stats - The Official Site of Minor League Baseball". MiLB.com. Retrieved January 16, 2018.
- ^ Gerbosi, Ryan (December 11, 2017). "Giancarlo Stanton officially becomes a Yankee". Newsday. Retrieved December 11, 2017.
- ^ "Jose Devers Stats, Highlights, Bio - MiLB.com Stats - The Official Site of Minor League Baseball". MiLB.com. Retrieved October 16, 2018.
- ^ Martinez, Daniel (April 3, 2019). "2019 Marlins Minor League Preview: Top prospects at each MiLB affiliate". Fish Stripes. Retrieved April 14, 2019.
- ^ "Arizona Fall League rosters revealed". MLB.com.
- ^ Connor Byrne (November 20, 2020). "Marlins Add Jose Devers, Jerar Encarnacion To 40-Man Roster". MLB Trade Rumors. Retrieved December 13, 2020.
- ^ "Marlins Place Brian Anderson on 10-Day IL, Recall Jose Devers". April 22, 2021.
- ^ "Marlins Select Luis Madero". July 20, 2021.
- ^ "Offishial news: Surgeries for Cooper and Devers; Dancing Tony alive and well". August 11, 2021.
- ^ "Marlins' Jose Devers: Designated for assignment". November 16, 2022.
- ^ "Marlins Select Jose Devers". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved August 31, 2024.
- ^ "Marlins Designate Jose Devers For Assignment". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved September 19, 2024.
- ^ "Marlins' Jose Devers: Clears waivers". cbssports.com. Retrieved September 25, 2024.
- ^ https://www.milb.com/transactions/2024-10-01
- ^ Browne, Ian; De Nicola, Christina (May 28, 2021). "'Super exciting' as Devers cousins reunite". MLB.com. Retrieved May 29, 2021.
External links
edit- Career statistics from MLB, or ESPN, or Baseball Reference, or Fangraphs, or Baseball Reference (Minors), or Retrosheet