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Anthony Swarzak
Anthony Swarzak
	Swarzak with the New York Mets in 2018
	Pitcher
	Born: September 10, 1985 (age 39); Fort Lauderdale, Florida, U.S.
	Batted: Right Threw: Right
Professional debut
	MLB: May 23, 2009, for the Minnesota Twins
	KBO: June 21, 2015, for the Doosan Bears
Last appearance
	MLB: July 10, 2021, for the Kansas City Royals
	KBO: October 4, 2015, for the Doosan Bears
MLB statistics
Win–loss record	26–37
Earned run average	4.42
Strikeouts	494
KBO statistics
Win–loss record	5–7
Earned run average	5.26
Strikeouts	72
	Stats at Baseball Reference
Teams
	Minnesota Twins (2009, 2011–2014); Cleveland Indians (2015); Doosan Bears (2015); New York Yankees (2016); Chicago White Sox (2017); Milwaukee Brewers (2017); New York Mets (2018); Seattle Mariners (2019); Atlanta Braves (2019); Arizona Diamondbacks (2021); Kansas City Royals (2021);
Career highlights and awards
	Korean Series champion (2015);

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Anthony Ray Swarzak (born September 10, 1985) is an American former professional baseball pitcher. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Minnesota Twins, Cleveland Indians, New York Yankees, Chicago White Sox, Milwaukee Brewers, New York Mets, Seattle Mariners, Atlanta Braves, Arizona Diamondbacks, and Kansas City Royals. He also played in the KBO League for the Doosan Bears.

Amateur career

Swarzak attended Nova High School in Davie, Florida.^[1] As a sophomore, Swarzak pitched to an 11–1 win–loss record with a 1.16 earned run average and 120 strikeouts and was named to the All-County team and second team All-State.^[2]^[3] In 2003, he finished 14–1 with 142 strikeouts.^[4] In his senior season, in which he went 14–2, with 147 strikeouts, Swarzak was named to the 2004 All-County and Class 5A All-State teams.^[5]^[6] He had committed to attend Louisiana State University (LSU) to play college baseball for the LSU Tigers,^[7] but instead chose to sign with the Twins on June 22, 2004, for a $575,000 bonus.^[5]^[8]

Professional career

Minnesota Twins

The Minnesota Twins selected Swarzak in the second round, with the 61st overall selection, in the 2004 Major League Baseball draft. Swarzak was #15 on the Baseball America Top Gulf Coast League Prospects list in 2004. He was Midwest League Pitcher of the Week (from May 16–22, 2005),^[9] the Twins' Pitcher of the Month (May 2005), Midwest League All-Star,^[10] and #8 on the Baseball America Top Midwest League Prospects list in 2005. In 2006, he was Florida State League Pitcher of the Week (from August 7–14, 2006)^[11] and a FSL Post-Season All-Star.^[12]

Swarzak was one of the top rated prospects in the Twins' farm system before a fifty-game suspension for violation of Minor League drug policy on April 20, 2007, sidetracked his career.^[13] He tested positive for marijuana.^[14]^[15] After having started the season with the Double A New Britain Rock Cats, upon his reinstatement from the restricted list on June 11, he was reassigned to the Class A Advanced Fort Myers Miracle. After three games with Fort Myers, he returned to New Britain.

He began the 2008 season with the Rock Cats, and went 3–8 with a 5.67 earned run average. After a promotion to Triple-A, his record actually improved to 5–0 with a 1.80 ERA in seven starts. He was added to the Twins' 40 man roster, and spent his first spring with the Twins in 2009. Following Spring training, he was reassigned to Rochester. Swarzak suffered from a lack of run support in Rochester to start the season. Despite an ERA of 1.59 in his first three starts, his record stood at 0–3.^[16]

His record improved to 3–4 with a 2.25 ERA when he got the call to the majors on May 20. He filled in the starting rotation for the injured left-handed starter Glen Perkins.^[17]

Swarzak made his major league debut for the Twins on May 23, 2009, in a home game against the Milwaukee Brewers. He pitched seven shutout innings, giving up five hits and two walks while striking out three. The Twins won the game 6–2, earning Swarzak his first major league win.^[18]^[19]

After a line drive broke his foot,^[20] Swarzak's 2010 season was statistically awful as he spent the whole year in the minors. His ERA finished at 6.21 in AAA Rochester.

Swarzak rebounded in 2011, contributing both in long relief and in spot starts for the Twins. He pitched a total of 102 innings, going 4–7 in 27 games.

In 2012, Swarzak started five games for the Twins while making 39 appearances out of the bullpen, pitching to a collective 96 innings of work. Swarzak began 2013 on the disabled list with fractured left ribs he suffered while "wrestling around a little bit."^[21]^[22] He was activated on April 7 and used primarily as a long reliever for the rest of the season.^[23] In 48 games, he went 3–2 with a 2.91 ERA, striking out 69 in 96 innings.

On November 25, 2014, the Twins announced that Swarzak had been outrighted off the 40-man roster and elected free agency.^[24]

Cleveland Indians

On January 15, 2015, Swarzak signed a minor league contract with the Cleveland Indians that included an invitation to Spring Training.^[25]^[26] On April 5, 2015, Swarzak was selected to the 40-man roster.^[27] On May 9, 2015, Swarzak was designated for assignment by the Indians after Bruce Chen was added to the roster.^[28] On June 16, 2015, Swarzak was released by the Indians.

Doosan Bears

On June 16, 2015, Swarzak signed with the Doosan Bears of the Korea Baseball Organization.^[29] Swarzak filled the foreign player roster spot formerly held by Yunesky Maya.^[30] He worked mainly as a starting pitcher in Korea and added a slider to his arsenal of pitches.^[31]

New York Yankees

Swarzak signed a minor league contract with the New York Yankees on February 5, 2016.^[32] He began the 2016 season with the Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders, and was promoted to the major leagues on June 7.^[33] At the end of the season, Swarzak elected free agency over an assignment to Scranton/Wilkes-Barre.^[34]

Chicago White Sox

On January 23, 2017, Swarzak signed a minor league contract with the Chicago White Sox.^[35] In 41 games with the White Sox, Swarzak posted a 2.23 ERA and a 1.034 WHIP.

Milwaukee Brewers

On July 25, 2017, Swarzak was traded by the Chicago White Sox to the Milwaukee Brewers for outfielder Ryan Cordell.^[36]

New York Mets

Swarzak signed a two-year contract with the New York Mets on December 15, 2017, worth over $14 million.^[37] On April 3, the Mets placed Swarzak on the disabled list with an oblique strain and recalled Hansel Robles.^[38] Swarzak was activated from the disabled list on June 5 after appearing in three rehab games with the Triple-A Las Vegas 51s.^[39]

Seattle Mariners

On December 3, 2018, the Mets traded Swarzak, Jay Bruce, Jarred Kelenic, Gerson Bautista, and Justin Dunn to the Seattle Mariners for Edwin Díaz, Robinson Canó, and $20 million.^[40] Swarzak missed spring training in 2019, as he was placed on the injured list in March 2019.^[41] Swarzak returned to the active roster on April 2, 2019.^[42]^[43]

Atlanta Braves

On May 20, 2019, Swarzak was traded to the Atlanta Braves in exchange for Arodys Vizcaíno and Jesse Biddle.^[44]^[45] He became a free agent following the 2019 season.

Philadelphia Phillies

On February 4, 2020, Swarzak signed a Minor League contract with the Philadelphia Phillies.^[46] He was released on July 20, 2020.

Arizona Diamondbacks

On March 4, 2021, Swarzak signed a minor league contract with the Arizona Diamondbacks organization that included an invitation to Spring Training.^[47] On April 7, 2021, Swarzak was selected to the 40-man roster to take the roster spot of fellow reliever Chris Devenski, who had been placed on the restricted list.^[48] Swarzak struggled to a 9.64 ERA in 6 games for the Diamondbacks before being designated for assignment on April 18.^[49] On April 23, Swarzak was released.^[49]

Kansas City Royals

On May 14, 2021, Swarzak signed a minor league contract with the Kansas City Royals organization and was assigned to the Triple-A Omaha Storm Chasers.^[50] On June 18, Swarzak was selected to the active roster^[51] and made his Royals debut the following day against the Boston Red Sox, pitching for his tenth major league team. Swarzak struggled to a 9.39 ERA in 7 appearances before being designated for assignment on July 17.^[52] On July 21, Swarzak cleared waivers and elected free agency.^[53]

References

^ Cabrera, Christy (June 8, 2004). "Twins Draft Nova's Swarzak In Second Round". Sun Sentinel. Archived from the original on October 5, 2013. Retrieved February 8, 2016.
^ "Broward, Palm Combine To Place 9 On First Teams". Sun Sentinel. June 7, 2002. Archived from the original on August 9, 2016. Retrieved February 8, 2016.
^ Cabrera, Christy (February 18, 2003). "System Of Success". Sun Sentinel. Archived from the original on August 9, 2016. Retrieved February 8, 2016.
^ "Players Commit To Division I Colleges". Sun Sentinel. November 12, 2003. Archived from the original on August 9, 2016. Retrieved February 8, 2016.
^ ^a ^b Lammer, Patrick; Cabrera, Christy (June 22, 2004). "Twins Come To Terms With 2nd-round Selection Swarzak". Sun Sentinel. Archived from the original on August 9, 2016. Retrieved February 8, 2016.
^ Robb, Sharon (June 19, 2004). "Nova Places Two On Class 5a All-state First Team". Sun Sentinel. Archived from the original on August 9, 2016. Retrieved February 8, 2016.
^ Blustein, Larry (April 23, 2004). "Titan Trio Draws Big Guns". Sun Sentinel. Archived from the original on August 9, 2016. Retrieved February 8, 2016.
^ Puleo, Tom (April 21, 2007). "Cats' Swarzak Suspended For Drugs". Hartford Courant. Retrieved February 8, 2016.
^ "Beloit's 3 homers squash Bees, 4-2". Beloit Daily News. June 3, 2005. Retrieved September 8, 2024.
^ Hand, Brian (June 14, 2005). "Midwest League Notebook". MILB.com. Retrieved February 8, 2016.
^ Hill, Benjamin (August 14, 2006). "Pitchers of the Week". MILB.com. Retrieved February 8, 2016.
^ Zimmerman, Kristen (August 28, 2006). "Yankees prospects honored by FSL". MILB.com. Retrieved February 8, 2016.
^ "Swarzak grateful for second chance". Archived from the original on March 3, 2009. Retrieved April 7, 2009.
^ Reusse, Patrick (May 24, 2009). "Suspension only a bump in road". Star Tribune. Archived from the original on December 14, 2017 – via HighBeam Research.
^ Mayo, Jonathan (October 17, 2007). "Perspective: Swarzak bounces back". MILB.com. Retrieved February 8, 2016.
^ "Minor League Baseball". Retrieved April 7, 2009.
^ Neal III, La Velle E. (May 20, 2009). "Twins call up Swarzak; Breslow claimed off waivers by Oakland". Twins Insider. Star Tribune. Archived from the original on May 23, 2009. Retrieved May 23, 2009.
^ Campbell, Dave (May 23, 2009). "Mauer power: Swarzak, Twins beat Brewers 6–2". Minneapolis, Minn.: Star Tribune. Retrieved May 23, 2009.
^ "In-Progress Boxscore Milwaukee vs. Minnesota". Star Tribune. May 23, 2009. Archived from the original on May 30, 2011. Retrieved May 23, 2009.
^ "Swarzak eyes bullpen spot". Grand Forks Herald. January 31, 2011. Retrieved February 8, 2016.
^ Miller, Phil (February 7, 2013). "Swarzak injured after post-TwinsFest 'horseplay' with teammates". Star Tribune. Retrieved February 8, 2016.
^ Rupar, Aaron (February 7, 2013). "Twins pitcher Anthony Swarzak breaks ribs in one of the most juvenile ways imaginable". City Pages. Retrieved February 8, 2016.
^ Bollinger, Rhett (April 7, 2013). "Twins alter pitching staff with roster moves". MLB.com. Archived from the original on February 15, 2016. Retrieved February 8, 2016.
^ Bollinger, Rhett (November 25, 2014). "Swarzak outrighted by Twins, to become free agent". MLB.com. Retrieved February 8, 2016.
^ "Swarzak signed to minor league deal". ESPN.com. Associated Press. January 15, 2015. Retrieved February 8, 2016.
^ Meisel, Zack (January 15, 2015). "Cleveland Indians sign pitcher Anthony Swarzak to minor league contract with spring training invitation". Cleveland Plain Dealer. Retrieved February 8, 2016.
^ "Anthony Swarzak Stats, Fantasy & News | MLB.com". MLB.com.
^ "Indians Designate Anthony Swarzak For Assignment - MLB Trade Rumors". May 9, 2015.
^ Herrmann, A.J. (January 13, 2016). "Yankees sign RHP Anthony Swarzak to MiLB deal". YES Network.
^ Adams, Steve (June 16, 2015). "Anthony Swarzak Signs With KBO's Doosan Bears". MLB Trade Rumors. Retrieved December 13, 2017.
^ Hennigan, Shane (April 24, 2016). "RAILRIDERS: After playing in Korea in 2015, Swarzak, Romero and Cloyd all find themselves in Scranton". The Scranton Times-Tribune. Retrieved December 13, 2017.
^ "Kozma, Pestano, Swarzak sign minor league deals with Yanks". ESPN.com. Associated Press. February 5, 2016. Retrieved February 8, 2016.
^ "Yankees call up Anthony Swarzak, send down Luis Cessa, DFA Tyler Olson". Web.yesnetwork.com. Retrieved December 2, 2018.
^ "Yanks' CC Sabathia to have surgery on his right knee | Lexington Herald-Leader". Archived from the original on October 6, 2016.
^ Adams, Steve (January 23, 2017). "White Sox Sign Anthony Swarzak, Blake Smith To Minor League Deals". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved January 23, 2017.
^ news services, espn (July 25, 2017). "Brewers acquire pitcher Swarzak, send prospect to White Sox". espn.com. Retrieved July 25, 2017.
^ DiComo, Anthony (December 15, 2017). "Mets sign reliever Swarzak to two-year deal". MLB.com. Retrieved December 15, 2017.
^ Ackert, Kristie; Gilberg, Ari (April 3, 2018). "Mets put Anthony Swarzak on 10-day DL, recall shaky Hansel Robles". NY Daily News. Retrieved April 4, 2018.
^ "Todd Frazier, Anthony Swarzak rejoin Mets". MLB.com. Major League Baseball. June 5, 2018. Retrieved June 5, 2018.
^ "Reference at www.seattletimes.com". December 3, 2018.
^ Smith, Lauren (April 2, 2019). "With Swarzak healthy, Mariners add depth to ever-evolving bullpen". Tacoma News-Tribune. Retrieved May 21, 2019.
^ "Mariners reinstate Anthony Swarzak from 10-day injured list". MLB.com. April 2, 2019. Retrieved May 21, 2019.
^ Divish, Ryan (April 2, 2019). "Mariners activate veteran reliever Anthony Swarzak from the injured list". Seattle Times. Retrieved May 21, 2019.
^ "Braves acquire reliever Swarzak from Mariners". ESPN.com. Associated Press. May 20, 2019. Retrieved May 21, 2019.
^ Adler, David (May 20, 2019). "Braves get Swarzak in trade with Mariners". MLB.com. Retrieved May 21, 2019.
^ Byrne, Connor (February 4, 2020). "Phillies Sign Anthony Swarzak". mlbtraderumors.com. MLB Trade Rumors. Retrieved February 5, 2020.
^ "Diamondbacks Sign Anthony Swarzak To Minor League Deal - MLB Trade Rumors". March 4, 2021.
^ "Diamondbacks Select Anthony Swarzak, Place Chris Devenski On Restricted List - MLB Trade Rumors". April 7, 2021.
^ ^a ^b "Diamondbacks Release Anthony Swarzak - MLB Trade Rumors". April 25, 2021.
^ "Royals Sign Anthony Swarzak, Eddie Butler - MLB Trade Rumors". May 20, 2021.
^ "Royals Select Anthony Swarzak - MLB Trade Rumors". June 18, 2021.
^ "Royals Reinstate Wade Davis From 10-Day IL, Designate Anthony Swarzak - MLB Trade Rumors". July 17, 2021.
^ "Anthony Swarzak Clears Waivers, Elects Free Agency - MLB Trade Rumors". July 21, 2021.

External links

Career statistics from MLB, or ESPN, or Baseball Reference, or Fangraphs, or Baseball Reference (Minors), or Retrosheet
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[1] Cabrera, Christy (June 8, 2004). "Twins Draft Nova's Swarzak In Second Round". Sun Sentinel. Archived from the original on October 5, 2013. Retrieved February 8, 2016.

[2] "Broward, Palm Combine To Place 9 On First Teams". Sun Sentinel. June 7, 2002. Archived from the original on August 9, 2016. Retrieved February 8, 2016.

[3] Cabrera, Christy (February 18, 2003). "System Of Success". Sun Sentinel. Archived from the original on August 9, 2016. Retrieved February 8, 2016.

[4] "Players Commit To Division I Colleges". Sun Sentinel. November 12, 2003. Archived from the original on August 9, 2016. Retrieved February 8, 2016.

[twinssign-5] Lammer, Patrick; Cabrera, Christy (June 22, 2004). "Twins Come To Terms With 2nd-round Selection Swarzak". Sun Sentinel. Archived from the original on August 9, 2016. Retrieved February 8, 2016.

[6] Robb, Sharon (June 19, 2004). "Nova Places Two On Class 5a All-state First Team". Sun Sentinel. Archived from the original on August 9, 2016. Retrieved February 8, 2016.

[7] Blustein, Larry (April 23, 2004). "Titan Trio Draws Big Guns". Sun Sentinel. Archived from the original on August 9, 2016. Retrieved February 8, 2016.

[8] Puleo, Tom (April 21, 2007). "Cats' Swarzak Suspended For Drugs". Hartford Courant. Retrieved February 8, 2016.

[9] "Beloit's 3 homers squash Bees, 4-2". Beloit Daily News. June 3, 2005. Retrieved September 8, 2024.

[10] Hand, Brian (June 14, 2005). "Midwest League Notebook". MILB.com. Retrieved February 8, 2016.

[11] Hill, Benjamin (August 14, 2006). "Pitchers of the Week". MILB.com. Retrieved February 8, 2016.

[12] Zimmerman, Kristen (August 28, 2006). "Yankees prospects honored by FSL". MILB.com. Retrieved February 8, 2016.

[13] "Swarzak grateful for second chance". Archived from the original on March 3, 2009. Retrieved April 7, 2009.

[14] Reusse, Patrick (May 24, 2009). "Suspension only a bump in road". Star Tribune. Archived from the original on December 14, 2017 – via HighBeam Research.

[15] Mayo, Jonathan (October 17, 2007). "Perspective: Swarzak bounces back". MILB.com. Retrieved February 8, 2016.

[16] "Minor League Baseball". Retrieved April 7, 2009.

[17] Neal III, La Velle E. (May 20, 2009). "Twins call up Swarzak; Breslow claimed off waivers by Oakland". Twins Insider. Star Tribune. Archived from the original on May 23, 2009. Retrieved May 23, 2009.

[18] Campbell, Dave (May 23, 2009). "Mauer power: Swarzak, Twins beat Brewers 6–2". Minneapolis, Minn.: Star Tribune. Retrieved May 23, 2009.

[19] "In-Progress Boxscore Milwaukee vs. Minnesota". Star Tribune. May 23, 2009. Archived from the original on May 30, 2011. Retrieved May 23, 2009.

[20] "Swarzak eyes bullpen spot". Grand Forks Herald. January 31, 2011. Retrieved February 8, 2016.

[21] Miller, Phil (February 7, 2013). "Swarzak injured after post-TwinsFest 'horseplay' with teammates". Star Tribune. Retrieved February 8, 2016.

[22] Rupar, Aaron (February 7, 2013). "Twins pitcher Anthony Swarzak breaks ribs in one of the most juvenile ways imaginable". City Pages. Retrieved February 8, 2016.

[23] Bollinger, Rhett (April 7, 2013). "Twins alter pitching staff with roster moves". MLB.com. Archived from the original on February 15, 2016. Retrieved February 8, 2016.

[24] Bollinger, Rhett (November 25, 2014). "Swarzak outrighted by Twins, to become free agent". MLB.com. Retrieved February 8, 2016.

[25] "Swarzak signed to minor league deal". ESPN.com. Associated Press. January 15, 2015. Retrieved February 8, 2016.

[26] Meisel, Zack (January 15, 2015). "Cleveland Indians sign pitcher Anthony Swarzak to minor league contract with spring training invitation". Cleveland Plain Dealer. Retrieved February 8, 2016.

[27] "Anthony Swarzak Stats, Fantasy & News | MLB.com". MLB.com.

[28] "Indians Designate Anthony Swarzak For Assignment - MLB Trade Rumors". May 9, 2015.

[29] Herrmann, A.J. (January 13, 2016). "Yankees sign RHP Anthony Swarzak to MiLB deal". YES Network.

[30] Adams, Steve (June 16, 2015). "Anthony Swarzak Signs With KBO's Doosan Bears". MLB Trade Rumors. Retrieved December 13, 2017.

[31] Hennigan, Shane (April 24, 2016). "RAILRIDERS: After playing in Korea in 2015, Swarzak, Romero and Cloyd all find themselves in Scranton". The Scranton Times-Tribune. Retrieved December 13, 2017.

[32] "Kozma, Pestano, Swarzak sign minor league deals with Yanks". ESPN.com. Associated Press. February 5, 2016. Retrieved February 8, 2016.

[33] "Yankees call up Anthony Swarzak, send down Luis Cessa, DFA Tyler Olson". Web.yesnetwork.com. Retrieved December 2, 2018.

[34] "Yanks' CC Sabathia to have surgery on his right knee | Lexington Herald-Leader". Archived from the original on October 6, 2016.

[35] Adams, Steve (January 23, 2017). "White Sox Sign Anthony Swarzak, Blake Smith To Minor League Deals". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved January 23, 2017.

[36] ws services, espn (July 25, 2017). "Brewers acquire pitcher Swarzak, send prospect to White Sox". espn.com. Retrieved July 25, 2017.

[37] DiComo, Anthony (December 15, 2017). "Mets sign reliever Swarzak to two-year deal". MLB.com. Retrieved December 15, 2017.

[38] Ackert, Kristie; Gilberg, Ari (April 3, 2018). "Mets put Anthony Swarzak on 10-day DL, recall shaky Hansel Robles". NY Daily News. Retrieved April 4, 2018.

[39] "Todd Frazier, Anthony Swarzak rejoin Mets". MLB.com. Major League Baseball. June 5, 2018. Retrieved June 5, 2018.

[40] "Reference at www.seattletimes.com". December 3, 2018.

[41] Smith, Lauren (April 2, 2019). "With Swarzak healthy, Mariners add depth to ever-evolving bullpen". Tacoma News-Tribune. Retrieved May 21, 2019.

[42] "Mariners reinstate Anthony Swarzak from 10-day injured list". MLB.com. April 2, 2019. Retrieved May 21, 2019.

[43] Divish, Ryan (April 2, 2019). "Mariners activate veteran reliever Anthony Swarzak from the injured list". Seattle Times. Retrieved May 21, 2019.

[44] "Braves acquire reliever Swarzak from Mariners". ESPN.com. Associated Press. May 20, 2019. Retrieved May 21, 2019.

[45] Adler, David (May 20, 2019). "Braves get Swarzak in trade with Mariners". MLB.com. Retrieved May 21, 2019.

[46] Byrne, Connor (February 4, 2020). "Phillies Sign Anthony Swarzak". mlbtraderumors.com. MLB Trade Rumors. Retrieved February 5, 2020.

[47] "Diamondbacks Sign Anthony Swarzak To Minor League Deal - MLB Trade Rumors". March 4, 2021.

[48] "Diamondbacks Select Anthony Swarzak, Place Chris Devenski On Restricted List - MLB Trade Rumors". April 7, 2021.

[mlbtraderumors.com-49] "Diamondbacks Release Anthony Swarzak - MLB Trade Rumors". April 25, 2021.

[50] "Royals Sign Anthony Swarzak, Eddie Butler - MLB Trade Rumors". May 20, 2021.

[51] "Royals Select Anthony Swarzak - MLB Trade Rumors". June 18, 2021.

[52] "Royals Reinstate Wade Davis From 10-Day IL, Designate Anthony Swarzak - MLB Trade Rumors". July 17, 2021.

[53] "Anthony Swarzak Clears Waivers, Elects Free Agency - MLB Trade Rumors". July 21, 2021.

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-'''Anthony Ray Swarzak''' (born September 10, 1985) is an American [[professional baseball]] [[pitcher]] for the [[Kansas City Royals]] of [[Major League Baseball]] (MLB). He has previously played in MLB for the [[Minnesota Twins]], [[Cleveland Indians]], [[New York Yankees]], [[Chicago White Sox]], [[Milwaukee Brewers]], [[New York Mets]], [[Seattle Mariners]], [[Atlanta Braves]], and [[Arizona Diamondbacks]]. He has also played in the [[KBO League]] (KBO) for the [[Doosan Bears]].
+'''Anthony Ray Swarzak''' (born September 10, 1985) is an American former [[professional baseball]] [[pitcher]]. He played in [[Major League Baseball]] (MLB) for the [[Minnesota Twins]], [[Cleveland Indians]], [[New York Yankees]], [[Chicago White Sox]], [[Milwaukee Brewers]], [[New York Mets]], [[Seattle Mariners]], [[Atlanta Braves]], [[Arizona Diamondbacks]], and [[Kansas City Royals]]. He also played in the [[KBO League]] for the [[Doosan Bears]].
 ==Amateur career==
-Swarzak attended [[Nova High School]] in [[Davie, Florida]].<ref>{{cite news|last1=Cabrera|first1=Christy|title=Twins Draft Nova's Swarzak In Second Round|url=http://articles.sun-sentinel.com/2004-06-08/sports/0406080084_1_seventh-round-selection-first-round-draft|access-date=February 8, 2016|work=Sun Sentinel|date=June 8, 2004}}</ref> As a sophomore, Swarzak pitched to an 11–1 [[win–loss record (pitching)|win–loss record]] with a 1.16 [[earned run average]] and 120 [[strikeout]]s and was named to the All-County team and second team All-State.<ref>{{cite news|title=Broward, Palm Combine To Place 9 On First Teams|url=http://articles.sun-sentinel.com/2002-06-07/sports/0206070051_1_flanagan-local-players-first-team|access-date=February 8, 2016|work=Sun Sentinel|date=June 7, 2002}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|last1=Cabrera|first1=Christy|title=System Of Success|url=http://articles.sun-sentinel.com/2003-02-18/sports/0302170793_1_mcfadden-practice-anthony-swarzak|access-date=February 8, 2016|work=Sun Sentinel|date=February 18, 2003}}</ref> In 2003, he finished 14–1 with 142 strikeouts.<ref>{{cite news|title=Players Commit To Division I Colleges|url=http://articles.sun-sentinel.com/2003-11-12/sports/0311120088_1_two-goals-sign-boston-college|access-date=February 8, 2016|work=Sun Sentinel|date=November 12, 2003}}</ref> In his senior season, in which he went 14–2, with 147 strikeouts, Swarzak was named to the 2004 All-County and Class 5A All-State teams.<ref name=twinssign/><ref>{{cite news|last1=Robb|first1=Sharon|title=Nova Places Two On Class 5a All-state First Team|url=http://articles.sun-sentinel.com/2004-06-19/sports/0406190118_1_class-5a-all-state-santaluces-cypress-bay|access-date=February 8, 2016|work=Sun Sentinel|date=June 19, 2004}}</ref> He had committed to attend [[Louisiana State University]] (LSU) to play [[college baseball]] for the [[LSU Tigers baseball|LSU Tigers]],<ref>{{cite news|last1=Blustein|first1=Larry|title=Titan Trio Draws Big Guns|url=http://articles.sun-sentinel.com/2004-04-23/community/0404220458_1_scouts-baseball-team-anthony-swarzak|access-date=February 8, 2016|work=Sun Sentinel|date=April 23, 2004}}</ref> but instead chose to sign with the Twins on June 22, 2004, for a $575,000 bonus.<ref name=twinssign>{{cite news|last1=Lammer|first1=Patrick|last2=Cabrera|first2=Christy|title=Twins Come To Terms With 2nd-round Selection Swarzak|url=http://articles.sun-sentinel.com/2004-06-22/sports/0406220049_1_class-5a-all-state-team-selection-titans|access-date=February 8, 2016|work=Sun Sentinel|date=June 22, 2004}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|last1=Puleo|first1=Tom|title=Cats' Swarzak Suspended For Drugs|url=http://articles.courant.com/2007-04-21/sports/0704210688_1_rock-cats-drugs-cocaine-and-lsd|access-date=February 8, 2016|work=Hartford Courant|date=April 21, 2007}}</ref>
+Swarzak attended [[Nova High School]] in [[Davie, Florida]].<ref>{{cite news|last1=Cabrera|first1=Christy|title=Twins Draft Nova's Swarzak In Second Round|url=http://articles.sun-sentinel.com/2004-06-08/sports/0406080084_1_seventh-round-selection-first-round-draft|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131005051219/http://articles.sun-sentinel.com/2004-06-08/sports/0406080084_1_seventh-round-selection-first-round-draft|url-status=dead|archive-date=October 5, 2013|access-date=February 8, 2016|work=Sun Sentinel|date=June 8, 2004}}</ref> As a sophomore, Swarzak pitched to an 11–1 [[win–loss record (pitching)|win–loss record]] with a 1.16 [[earned run average]] and 120 [[strikeout]]s and was named to the All-County team and second team All-State.<ref>{{cite news|title=Broward, Palm Combine To Place 9 On First Teams|url=http://articles.sun-sentinel.com/2002-06-07/sports/0206070051_1_flanagan-local-players-first-team|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160809164921/http://articles.sun-sentinel.com/2002-06-07/sports/0206070051_1_flanagan-local-players-first-team|url-status=dead|archive-date=August 9, 2016|access-date=February 8, 2016|work=Sun Sentinel|date=June 7, 2002}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|last1=Cabrera|first1=Christy|title=System Of Success|url=http://articles.sun-sentinel.com/2003-02-18/sports/0302170793_1_mcfadden-practice-anthony-swarzak|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160809122334/http://articles.sun-sentinel.com/2003-02-18/sports/0302170793_1_mcfadden-practice-anthony-swarzak|url-status=dead|archive-date=August 9, 2016|access-date=February 8, 2016|work=Sun Sentinel|date=February 18, 2003}}</ref> In 2003, he finished 14–1 with 142 strikeouts.<ref>{{cite news|title=Players Commit To Division I Colleges|url=http://articles.sun-sentinel.com/2003-11-12/sports/0311120088_1_two-goals-sign-boston-college|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160809113410/http://articles.sun-sentinel.com/2003-11-12/sports/0311120088_1_two-goals-sign-boston-college|url-status=dead|archive-date=August 9, 2016|access-date=February 8, 2016|work=Sun Sentinel|date=November 12, 2003}}</ref> In his senior season, in which he went 14–2, with 147 strikeouts, Swarzak was named to the 2004 All-County and Class 5A All-State teams.<ref name=twinssign/><ref>{{cite news|last1=Robb|first1=Sharon|title=Nova Places Two On Class 5a All-state First Team|url=http://articles.sun-sentinel.com/2004-06-19/sports/0406190118_1_class-5a-all-state-santaluces-cypress-bay|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160809162732/http://articles.sun-sentinel.com/2004-06-19/sports/0406190118_1_class-5a-all-state-santaluces-cypress-bay|url-status=dead|archive-date=August 9, 2016|access-date=February 8, 2016|work=Sun Sentinel|date=June 19, 2004}}</ref> He had committed to attend [[Louisiana State University]] (LSU) to play [[college baseball]] for the [[LSU Tigers baseball|LSU Tigers]],<ref>{{cite news|last1=Blustein|first1=Larry|title=Titan Trio Draws Big Guns|url=http://articles.sun-sentinel.com/2004-04-23/community/0404220458_1_scouts-baseball-team-anthony-swarzak|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160809151835/http://articles.sun-sentinel.com/2004-04-23/community/0404220458_1_scouts-baseball-team-anthony-swarzak|url-status=dead|archive-date=August 9, 2016|access-date=February 8, 2016|work=Sun Sentinel|date=April 23, 2004}}</ref> but instead chose to sign with the Twins on June 22, 2004, for a $575,000 bonus.<ref name=twinssign>{{cite news|last1=Lammer|first1=Patrick|last2=Cabrera|first2=Christy|title=Twins Come To Terms With 2nd-round Selection Swarzak|url=http://articles.sun-sentinel.com/2004-06-22/sports/0406220049_1_class-5a-all-state-team-selection-titans|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160809192631/http://articles.sun-sentinel.com/2004-06-22/sports/0406220049_1_class-5a-all-state-team-selection-titans|url-status=dead|archive-date=August 9, 2016|access-date=February 8, 2016|work=Sun Sentinel|date=June 22, 2004}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|last1=Puleo|first1=Tom|title=Cats' Swarzak Suspended For Drugs|url=https://www.courant.com/2007/04/21/cats-swarzak-suspended-for-drugs/|access-date=February 8, 2016|work=Hartford Courant|date=April 21, 2007}}</ref>
 ==Professional career==
 ===Minnesota Twins===
 [[File:Anthony Swarzak on June 26, 2012.jpg|220px|thumb|left|Swarzak pitching for the [[2012 Minnesota Twins season|Minnesota Twins in 2012]]]]
-The [[Minnesota Twins]] selected Swarzak in the second round, with the 61st overall selection, in the [[2004 Major League Baseball draft]]. Swarzak was #15 on the ''[[Baseball America]]'' Top [[Gulf Coast League]] Prospects list in 2004. He was [[Midwest League]] [[Pitcher]] of the Week (from May 16–22, 2005),<ref>{{cite news|title=Swarzak honored|url=http://m.beloitdailynews.com/mobile/sports/beloit-s-homers-squash-bees/article_d08ba400-d2d3-5185-84fc-de41a9fc5a02.html|access-date=February 8, 2016|work=Beloit Daily News|date=June 3, 2005}}{{Dead link|date=May 2019 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref> the Twins' Pitcher of the Month (May 2005), Midwest League [[All-Star]],<ref>{{cite news|last1=Hand|first1=Brian|title=Midwest League Notebook|url=http://www.milb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20050614&content_id=10878&vkey=news_l118&fext=.jsp&sid=l118|access-date=February 8, 2016|publisher=MILB.com|date=June 14, 2005}}</ref> and #8 on the ''Baseball America'' Top [[Midwest League]] Prospects list in 2005. In 2006, he was [[Florida State League]] Pitcher of the Week (from August 7–14, 2006)<ref>{{cite news|last1=Hill|first1=Benjamin|title=Pitchers of the Week|url=http://www.milb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20060814&content_id=117884&vkey=news_l123&fext=.jsp&sid=l123|access-date=February 8, 2016|publisher=MILB.com|date=August 14, 2006}}</ref> and a FSL Post-Season All-Star.<ref>{{cite news|last1=Zimmerman|first1=Kristen|title=Yankees prospects honored by FSL|url=http://www.milb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20060828&content_id=125067&fext=.jsp&vkey=news_l123&sid=l123|access-date=February 8, 2016|publisher=MILB.com|date=August 28, 2006}}</ref>
+The [[Minnesota Twins]] selected Swarzak in the second round, with the 61st overall selection, in the [[2004 Major League Baseball draft]]. Swarzak was #15 on the ''[[Baseball America]]'' Top [[Gulf Coast League]] Prospects list in 2004. He was [[Midwest League]] [[Pitcher]] of the Week (from May 16–22, 2005),<ref>{{cite news |date=June 3, 2005 |title=Beloit's 3 homers squash Bees, 4-2 |url=https://www.beloitdailynews.com/uncategorized/beloits-3-homers-squash-bees-4-2/article_588f7819-0f9a-5d10-ae9a-6d8401d63901.html |access-date=2024-09-08 |work=Beloit Daily News}}</ref> the Twins' Pitcher of the Month (May 2005), Midwest League [[All-Star]],<ref>{{cite news|last1=Hand|first1=Brian|title=Midwest League Notebook|url=http://www.milb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20050614&content_id=10878&vkey=news_l118&fext=.jsp&sid=l118|access-date=February 8, 2016|publisher=MILB.com|date=June 14, 2005}}</ref> and #8 on the ''Baseball America'' Top [[Midwest League]] Prospects list in 2005. In 2006, he was [[Florida State League]] Pitcher of the Week (from August 7–14, 2006)<ref>{{cite news|last1=Hill|first1=Benjamin|title=Pitchers of the Week|url=http://www.milb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20060814&content_id=117884&vkey=news_l123&fext=.jsp&sid=l123|access-date=February 8, 2016|publisher=MILB.com|date=August 14, 2006}}</ref> and a FSL Post-Season All-Star.<ref>{{cite news|last1=Zimmerman|first1=Kristen|title=Yankees prospects honored by FSL|url=http://www.milb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20060828&content_id=125067&fext=.jsp&vkey=news_l123&sid=l123|access-date=February 8, 2016|publisher=MILB.com|date=August 28, 2006}}</ref>
-Swarzak was one of the top rated prospects in the Twins' farm system before a fifty-game suspension for violation of Minor League drug policy on April 20, 2007 sidetracked his career.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://minnesota.twins.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090301&content_id=3900486&vkey=news_min&fext=.jsp&c_id=min|title=Swarzak grateful for second chance|access-date=April 7, 2009|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090303085508/http://minnesota.twins.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090301&content_id=3900486&vkey=news_min&fext=.jsp&c_id=min|archive-date=March 3, 2009|url-status=dead}}</ref> He tested positive for [[marijuana]].<ref>{{cite news|last1=Reusse|first1=Patrick|title=Suspension only a bump in road|url=https://www.highbeam.com/doc/1G1-200727003.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171214071404/https://www.highbeam.com/doc/1G1-200727003.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=December 14, 2017|work=Star Tribune|via=HighBeam Research|date=May 24, 2009}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|last1=Mayo|first1=Jonathan|title=Perspective: Swarzak bounces back|url=http://www.milb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20071017&content_id=311312&fext=.jsp&vkey=news_milb|access-date=February 8, 2016|publisher=MILB.com|date=October 17, 2007}}</ref> After having started the season with the Double A [[New Britain Rock Cats]], upon his reinstatement from the restricted list on June 11, he was reassigned to the Class A Advanced [[Fort Myers Miracle]]. After three games with Fort Myers, he returned to New Britain.
+Swarzak was one of the top rated prospects in the Twins' farm system before a fifty-game suspension for violation of Minor League drug policy on April 20, 2007, sidetracked his career.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://minnesota.twins.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090301&content_id=3900486&vkey=news_min&fext=.jsp&c_id=min|title=Swarzak grateful for second chance|access-date=April 7, 2009|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090303085508/http://minnesota.twins.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090301&content_id=3900486&vkey=news_min&fext=.jsp&c_id=min|archive-date=March 3, 2009|url-status=dead}}</ref> He tested positive for [[marijuana]].<ref>{{cite news|last1=Reusse|first1=Patrick|title=Suspension only a bump in road|url=https://www.highbeam.com/doc/1G1-200727003.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171214071404/https://www.highbeam.com/doc/1G1-200727003.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=December 14, 2017|work=Star Tribune|via=HighBeam Research|date=May 24, 2009}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|last1=Mayo|first1=Jonathan|title=Perspective: Swarzak bounces back|url=http://www.milb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20071017&content_id=311312&fext=.jsp&vkey=news_milb|access-date=February 8, 2016|publisher=MILB.com|date=October 17, 2007}}</ref> After having started the season with the Double A [[New Britain Rock Cats]], upon his reinstatement from the restricted list on June 11, he was reassigned to the Class A Advanced [[Fort Myers Miracle]]. After three games with Fort Myers, he returned to New Britain.
 He began the 2008 season with the Rock Cats, and went 3–8 with a 5.67 [[earned run average]]. After a promotion to [[Triple-A (baseball)|Triple-A]], his record actually improved to 5–0 with a 1.80 ERA in seven starts. He was added to the Twins' 40 man roster, and spent his first spring with the Twins in 2009. Following [[Spring training]], he was reassigned to Rochester. Swarzak suffered from a lack of run support in [[Rochester Red Wings|Rochester]] to start the season. Despite an ERA of 1.59 in his first three starts, his record stood at 0–3.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/milb/stats/stats.jsp?n=Anthony%20Swarzak&pos=P&sid=milb&t=p_pbp&pid=461872|title=Minor League Baseball|access-date=April 7, 2009}}</ref>
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 His record improved to 3–4 with a 2.25 ERA when he got the call to the majors on May 20. He filled in the starting rotation for the injured left-handed starter [[Glen Perkins]].<ref>{{cite news | last = Neal III | first = La Velle E. | title = Twins call up Swarzak; Breslow claimed off waivers by Oakland | work = Twins Insider | publisher = [[Star Tribune]] | date = May 20, 2009 | url = http://blogs2.startribune.com/blogs/neal/2009/05/20/twins-shake-up-the-bullpen-a-little-more/ | access-date = May 23, 2009 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20090523093624/http://blogs2.startribune.com/blogs/neal/2009/05/20/twins-shake-up-the-bullpen-a-little-more/ | archive-date = May 23, 2009 | url-status = dead }}</ref>
-Swarzak made his major league debut for the Twins on May 23, 2009 in a home game against the [[Milwaukee Brewers]]. He pitched seven shutout innings, giving up five hits and two walks while striking out three. The Twins won the game 6–2, earning Swarzak his first major league win.<ref>{{cite news | last = Campbell| first = Dave| title = Mauer power: Swarzak, Twins beat Brewers 6–2| place = Minneapolis, Minn.| publisher = [[Star Tribune]]| date = May 23, 2009| url =http://www.startribune.com/mauer-power-swarzak-twins-beat-brewers-6-2/45924212/| access-date = May 23, 2009}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=In-Progress Boxscore Milwaukee vs. Minnesota |publisher=[[Star Tribune]] |date=May 23, 2009 |url=http://64.246.64.33/merge/tsnform.aspx?c=StarTribune&page=mlb/scores/final/boxscore.aspx?GameID=24858 |access-date=May 23, 2009 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110530224012/http://64.246.64.33/merge/tsnform.aspx?c=StarTribune&page=mlb%2Fscores%2Ffinal%2Fboxscore.aspx%3FGameID%3D24858 |archive-date=May 30, 2011 }}</ref>
+Swarzak made his major league debut for the Twins on May 23, 2009, in a home game against the [[Milwaukee Brewers]]. He pitched seven shutout innings, giving up five hits and two walks while striking out three. The Twins won the game 6–2, earning Swarzak his first major league win.<ref>{{cite news | last = Campbell| first = Dave| title = Mauer power: Swarzak, Twins beat Brewers 6–2| place = Minneapolis, Minn.| publisher = [[Star Tribune]]| date = May 23, 2009| url =http://www.startribune.com/mauer-power-swarzak-twins-beat-brewers-6-2/45924212/| access-date = May 23, 2009}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=In-Progress Boxscore Milwaukee vs. Minnesota |publisher=[[Star Tribune]] |date=May 23, 2009 |url=http://64.246.64.33/merge/tsnform.aspx?c=StarTribune&page=mlb/scores/final/boxscore.aspx?GameID=24858 |access-date=May 23, 2009 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110530224012/http://64.246.64.33/merge/tsnform.aspx?c=StarTribune&page=mlb%2Fscores%2Ffinal%2Fboxscore.aspx%3FGameID%3D24858 |archive-date=May 30, 2011 }}</ref>
 [[File:Anthony Swarzak on April 10, 2015.jpg|thumb|left|Swarzak with the [[2015 Cleveland Indians season|2015 Cleveland Indians]]]]
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 In 2012, Swarzak started five games for the Twins while making 39 appearances out of the bullpen, pitching to a collective 96 innings of work.
-Swarzak began 2013 on the disabled list with fractured left ribs he suffered while "wrestling around a little bit."<ref>{{cite news|last1=Miller|first1=Phil|title=Swarzak injured after post-TwinsFest 'horseplay' with teammates|url=http://www.startribune.com/swarzak-injured-after-post-twinsfest-horseplay-with-teammates/190136701/|access-date=February 8, 2016|work=Star Tribune|date=February 7, 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|last1=Rupar|first1=Aaron|title=Twins pitcher Anthony Swarzak breaks ribs in one of the most juvenile ways imaginable|url=http://www.citypages.com/news/twins-pitcher-anthony-swarzak-breaks-ribs-in-one-of-the-most-juvenile-ways-imaginable-6550629|access-date=February 8, 2016|work=City Pages|date=February 7, 2013}}</ref> He was activated on April 7 and used primarily as a long reliever for the rest of the season.<ref>{{cite news|last1=Bollinger|first1=Rhett|title=Twins alter pitching staff with roster moves|url=http://m.twins.mlb.com/news/article/44128550|access-date=February 8, 2016|work=MLB.com|date=April 7, 2013}}</ref> In 48 games, he went 3–2 with a 2.91 ERA, striking out 69 in 96 innings.
+Swarzak began 2013 on the disabled list with fractured left ribs he suffered while "wrestling around a little bit."<ref>{{cite news|last1=Miller|first1=Phil|title=Swarzak injured after post-TwinsFest 'horseplay' with teammates|url=http://www.startribune.com/swarzak-injured-after-post-twinsfest-horseplay-with-teammates/190136701/|access-date=February 8, 2016|work=Star Tribune|date=February 7, 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|last1=Rupar|first1=Aaron|title=Twins pitcher Anthony Swarzak breaks ribs in one of the most juvenile ways imaginable|url=http://www.citypages.com/news/twins-pitcher-anthony-swarzak-breaks-ribs-in-one-of-the-most-juvenile-ways-imaginable-6550629|access-date=February 8, 2016|work=City Pages|date=February 7, 2013}}</ref> He was activated on April 7 and used primarily as a long reliever for the rest of the season.<ref>{{cite news|last1=Bollinger|first1=Rhett|title=Twins alter pitching staff with roster moves|url=http://m.twins.mlb.com/news/article/44128550|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160215130028/http://m.twins.mlb.com/news/article/44128550|url-status=dead|archive-date=February 15, 2016|access-date=February 8, 2016|work=MLB.com|date=April 7, 2013}}</ref> In 48 games, he went 3–2 with a 2.91 ERA, striking out 69 in 96 innings.
 [[File:20170718 Dodgers-WhiteSox Anthony Swarzak (2).jpg|thumb|Swarzak with the [[2017 Chicago White Sox season|2017 Chicago White Sox]]]]
-On November 25, 2014 the Twins announced that Swarzak had been outrighted off the 40-man roster and elected free agency.<ref>{{cite news|last1=Bollinger|first1=Rhett|title=Swarzak outrighted by Twins, to become free agent|url=http://m.mlb.com/news/article/102430170/twins-outright-anthony-swarzak-to-triple-a-rochester|access-date=February 8, 2016|work=MLB.com|date=November 25, 2014}}</ref>
+On November 25, 2014, the Twins announced that Swarzak had been outrighted off the 40-man roster and elected free agency.<ref>{{cite news|last1=Bollinger|first1=Rhett|title=Swarzak outrighted by Twins, to become free agent|url=http://m.mlb.com/news/article/102430170/twins-outright-anthony-swarzak-to-triple-a-rochester|access-date=February 8, 2016|work=MLB.com|date=November 25, 2014}}</ref>
 ===Cleveland Indians===
-On January 15, 2015, Swarzak signed a minor league contract with the [[Cleveland Indians]] that included an invitation to Spring Training.<ref>{{cite news|title=Swarzak signed to minor league deal|url=http://espn.go.com/mlb/story/_/id/12172102/anthony-swarzak-signed-cleveland-indians-minor-league-deal|access-date=February 8, 2016|agency=Associated Press|work=ESPN.com|date=January 15, 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|last1=Meisel|first1=Zack|title=Cleveland Indians sign pitcher Anthony Swarzak to minor league contract with spring training invitation|url=http://www.cleveland.com/tribe/index.ssf/2015/01/cleveland_indians_sign_pitcher_2.html|access-date=February 8, 2016|work=Cleveland Plain Dealer|date=January 15, 2015}}</ref> On April 5, 2015, Swarzak was selected to the 40-man roster.<ref>https://www.mlb.com/player/anthony-swarzak-461872</ref> On May 9, 2015, Swarzak was designated for assignment by the Indians after [[Bruce Chen]] was added to the roster.<ref>https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2015/05/indians-designate-anthony-swarzak-for-assignment.html</ref> On June 16, 2015, Swarzak was released by the Indians.
+On January 15, 2015, Swarzak signed a minor league contract with the [[Cleveland Indians]] that included an invitation to Spring Training.<ref>{{cite news|title=Swarzak signed to minor league deal|url=https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/12172102/anthony-swarzak-signed-cleveland-indians-minor-league-deal|access-date=February 8, 2016|agency=Associated Press|work=ESPN.com|date=January 15, 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|last1=Meisel|first1=Zack|title=Cleveland Indians sign pitcher Anthony Swarzak to minor league contract with spring training invitation|url=http://www.cleveland.com/tribe/index.ssf/2015/01/cleveland_indians_sign_pitcher_2.html|access-date=February 8, 2016|work=Cleveland Plain Dealer|date=January 15, 2015}}</ref> On April 5, 2015, Swarzak was selected to the 40-man roster.<ref>{{cite web| url = https://www.mlb.com/player/anthony-swarzak-461872| title = Anthony Swarzak Stats, Fantasy & News {{!}} MLB.com| website = [[MLB.com]]}}</ref> On May 9, 2015, Swarzak was designated for assignment by the Indians after [[Bruce Chen]] was added to the roster.<ref>{{cite web| url = https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2015/05/indians-designate-anthony-swarzak-for-assignment.html| title = Indians Designate Anthony Swarzak For Assignment - MLB Trade Rumors| date = May 9, 2015}}</ref> On June 16, 2015, Swarzak was released by the Indians.
 ===Doosan Bears===
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 ===New York Yankees===
-Swarzak signed a minor league contract with the [[New York Yankees]] on February 5, 2016.<ref>{{cite news|title=Kozma, Pestano, Swarzak sign minor league deals with Yanks|url=http://sports.espn.go.com/espn/wire?section=mlb&id=14721867|access-date=February 8, 2016|agency=Associated Press|work=ESPN.com|date=February 5, 2016}}</ref> He began the 2016 season with the Triple-A [[Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders]], and was promoted to the major leagues on June 7.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://web.yesnetwork.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20160607&content_id=182653698&fext=.jsp&vkey=news_milb |title=Yankees call up Anthony Swarzak, send down Luis Cessa, DFA Tyler Olson |publisher=Web.yesnetwork.com |access-date=2018-12-02}}</ref> At the end of the season, Swarzak elected free agency over an assignment to Scranton/Wilkes-Barre.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20161006044955/http://www.kentucky.com/sports/article106144837.html ]</ref>
+Swarzak signed a minor league contract with the [[New York Yankees]] on February 5, 2016.<ref>{{cite news|title=Kozma, Pestano, Swarzak sign minor league deals with Yanks|url=https://www.espn.com/espn/wire?section=mlb&id=14721867|access-date=February 8, 2016|agency=Associated Press|work=ESPN.com|date=February 5, 2016}}</ref> He began the 2016 season with the Triple-A [[Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders]], and was promoted to the major leagues on June 7.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://web.yesnetwork.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20160607&content_id=182653698&fext=.jsp&vkey=news_milb |title=Yankees call up Anthony Swarzak, send down Luis Cessa, DFA Tyler Olson |publisher=Web.yesnetwork.com |access-date=2018-12-02}}</ref> At the end of the season, Swarzak elected free agency over an assignment to Scranton/Wilkes-Barre.<ref>{{cite web| url = http://www.kentucky.com/sports/article106144837.html| title = Yanks' CC Sabathia to have surgery on his right knee &#124; Lexington Herald-Leader| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20161006044955/http://www.kentucky.com/sports/article106144837.html| archive-date = October 6, 2016}}</ref>
 ===Chicago White Sox===
-On January 23, 2017, Swarzak signed a minor league contract with the [[Chicago White Sox]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2017/01/white-sox-sign-anthony-swarzak-blake-smith-to-minor-league-deals.html|title=White Sox Sign Anthony Swarzak, Blake Smith To Minor League Deals|last=Adams|first=Steve|work=mlbtraderumors.com|date=January 23, 2017|access-date=January 23, 2017}}</ref>
+On January 23, 2017, Swarzak signed a minor league contract with the [[Chicago White Sox]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2017/01/white-sox-sign-anthony-swarzak-blake-smith-to-minor-league-deals.html|title=White Sox Sign Anthony Swarzak, Blake Smith To Minor League Deals|last=Adams|first=Steve|work=mlbtraderumors.com|date=January 23, 2017|access-date=January 23, 2017}}</ref> In 41 games with the White Sox, Swarzak posted a 2.23 ERA and a 1.034 WHIP.
 ===Milwaukee Brewers===
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-Swarzak signed a two-year contract with the [[New York Mets]] on December 15, 2017 worth over $14 million.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.mlb.com/mets/news/mets-sign-anthony-swarzak-to-two-year-contract/c-263409674|title=Mets sign reliever Swarzak to two-year deal|last=DiComo|first=Anthony|work=MLB.com|date=December 15, 2017|access-date=December 15, 2017}}</ref> On April 3, the Mets placed Swarzak on the disabled list with an [[Abdominal external oblique muscle#Oblique strain|oblique strain]] and recalled [[Hansel Robles]].<ref>{{cite news|last1=Ackert|first1=Kristie|last2=Gilberg|first2=Ari|title=Mets put Anthony Swarzak on 10-day DL, recall shaky Hansel Robles|url=http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/baseball/mets/mets-place-anthony-swarzak-10-day-dl-recall-hansel-robles-article-1.3911983|access-date=4 April 2018|work=[[NY Daily News]]|date=April 3, 2018|language=en}}</ref> Swarzak was activated from the disabled list on June 5 after appearing in three rehab games with the [[Triple-A (baseball)|Triple-A]] [[Las Vegas 51s]].<ref>{{cite news |title=Todd Frazier, Anthony Swarzak rejoin Mets |url=https://www.mlb.com/news/todd-frazier-anthony-swarzak-rejoin-mets/c-279896752 |access-date=5 June 2018 |work=[[MLB.com]] |publisher=[[Major League Baseball]] |date=June 5, 2018 |language=en}}</ref>
+Swarzak signed a two-year contract with the [[New York Mets]] on December 15, 2017, worth over $14 million.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.mlb.com/mets/news/mets-sign-anthony-swarzak-to-two-year-contract/c-263409674|title=Mets sign reliever Swarzak to two-year deal|last=DiComo|first=Anthony|work=MLB.com|date=December 15, 2017|access-date=December 15, 2017}}</ref> On April 3, the Mets placed Swarzak on the disabled list with an [[Abdominal external oblique muscle#Oblique strain|oblique strain]] and recalled [[Hansel Robles]].<ref>{{cite news|last1=Ackert|first1=Kristie|last2=Gilberg|first2=Ari|title=Mets put Anthony Swarzak on 10-day DL, recall shaky Hansel Robles|url=http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/baseball/mets/mets-place-anthony-swarzak-10-day-dl-recall-hansel-robles-article-1.3911983|access-date=4 April 2018|work=[[NY Daily News]]|date=April 3, 2018|language=en}}</ref> Swarzak was activated from the disabled list on June 5 after appearing in three rehab games with the [[Triple-A (baseball)|Triple-A]] [[Las Vegas 51s]].<ref>{{cite news |title=Todd Frazier, Anthony Swarzak rejoin Mets |url=https://www.mlb.com/news/todd-frazier-anthony-swarzak-rejoin-mets/c-279896752 |access-date=5 June 2018 |work=[[MLB.com]] |publisher=[[Major League Baseball]] |date=June 5, 2018 |language=en}}</ref>
 ===Seattle Mariners===
-On December 3, 2018, the Mets traded Swarzak, [[Jay Bruce]], [[Jarred Kelenic]], [[Gerson Bautista]], and [[Justin Dunn]] to the [[Seattle Mariners]] for [[Edwin Díaz (pitcher)|Edwin Díaz]], [[Robinson Canó]], and $20&nbsp;million.<ref>https://www.seattletimes.com/sports/mariners/mariners-trade-robinson-cano-edwin-diaz-to-the-mets-in-blockbuster-seven-player-swap/</ref> Swarzak missed spring training in 2019, as he was placed on the injured list in March 2019.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Smith |first1=Lauren |title=With Swarzak healthy, Mariners add depth to ever-evolving bullpen |url=https://www.thenewstribune.com/sports/mlb/seattle-mariners/article228754479.html |access-date=May 21, 2019 |work=Tacoma News-Tribune |date=April 2, 2019}}</ref> Swarzak returned to the active roster on April 2, 2019.<ref>{{cite news |title=Mariners reinstate Anthony Swarzak from 10-day injured list |url=https://www.mlb.com/press-release/mariners-reinstate-anthony-swarzak-from-10-day-injured-list |access-date=May 21, 2019 |work=MLB.com |date=April 2, 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last1=Divish |first1=Ryan |title=Mariners activate veteran reliever Anthony Swarzak from the injured list |url=https://www.seattletimes.com/sports/mariners/mariners-activate-reliever-anthony-swarzak-from-the-injured-list/ |access-date=May 21, 2019 |work=Seattle Times |date=April 2, 2019}}</ref>
+On December 3, 2018, the Mets traded Swarzak, [[Jay Bruce]], [[Jarred Kelenic]], [[Gerson Bautista]], and [[Justin Dunn]] to the [[Seattle Mariners]] for [[Edwin Díaz (pitcher)|Edwin Díaz]], [[Robinson Canó]], and $20&nbsp;million.<ref>{{cite web| url = https://www.seattletimes.com/sports/mariners/mariners-trade-robinson-cano-edwin-diaz-to-the-mets-in-blockbuster-seven-player-swap/| title = Reference at www.seattletimes.com| date = December 3, 2018}}</ref> Swarzak missed spring training in 2019, as he was placed on the injured list in March 2019.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Smith |first1=Lauren |title=With Swarzak healthy, Mariners add depth to ever-evolving bullpen |url=https://www.thenewstribune.com/sports/mlb/seattle-mariners/article228754479.html |access-date=May 21, 2019 |work=Tacoma News-Tribune |date=April 2, 2019}}</ref> Swarzak returned to the active roster on April 2, 2019.<ref>{{cite news |title=Mariners reinstate Anthony Swarzak from 10-day injured list |url=https://www.mlb.com/press-release/mariners-reinstate-anthony-swarzak-from-10-day-injured-list |access-date=May 21, 2019 |work=MLB.com |date=April 2, 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last1=Divish |first1=Ryan |title=Mariners activate veteran reliever Anthony Swarzak from the injured list |url=https://www.seattletimes.com/sports/mariners/mariners-activate-reliever-anthony-swarzak-from-the-injured-list/ |access-date=May 21, 2019 |work=Seattle Times |date=April 2, 2019}}</ref>
 ===Atlanta Braves===
 On May 20, 2019, Swarzak was traded to the [[Atlanta Braves]] in exchange for [[Arodys Vizcaíno]] and [[Jesse Biddle]].<ref>{{cite news |title=Braves acquire reliever Swarzak from Mariners |url=http://global.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/26788593/braves-acquire-reliever-swarzak-mariners |access-date=May 21, 2019 |agency=Associated Press |work=ESPN.com |date=May 20, 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last1=Adler |first1=David |title=Braves get Swarzak in trade with Mariners |url=https://www.mlb.com/braves/news/anthony-swarzak-traded-to-braves |access-date=May 21, 2019 |work=MLB.com |date=May 20, 2019}}</ref> He became a free agent following the 2019 season.
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 ===Arizona Diamondbacks===
-On March 4, 2021, Swarzak signed a minor league contract with the [[Arizona Diamondbacks]] organization that included an invitation to Spring Training.<ref>https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2021/03/diamondbacks-sign-anthony-swarzak.html</ref> On April 7, 2021, Swarzak was selected to the 40-man roster to take the roster spot of fellow reliever [[Chris Devenski]], who had been placed on the restricted list.<ref>https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2021/04/diamondbacks-select-anthony-swarzak.html</ref> Swarzak struggled to a 9.64 ERA in 6 games for the Diamondbacks before being designated for assignment on April 18.<ref>https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2021/04/diamondbacks-designate-anthony-swarzak-for-assignment.html</ref> On April 23, Swarzak was released.<ref>https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2021/04/diamondbacks-designate-anthony-swarzak-for-assignment.html</ref>
+On March 4, 2021, Swarzak signed a minor league contract with the [[Arizona Diamondbacks]] organization that included an invitation to Spring Training.<ref>{{cite web| url = https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2021/03/diamondbacks-sign-anthony-swarzak.html| title = Diamondbacks Sign Anthony Swarzak To Minor League Deal - MLB Trade Rumors| date = March 4, 2021}}</ref> On April 7, 2021, Swarzak was selected to the 40-man roster to take the roster spot of fellow reliever [[Chris Devenski]], who had been placed on the restricted list.<ref>{{cite web| url = https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2021/04/diamondbacks-select-anthony-swarzak.html| title = Diamondbacks Select Anthony Swarzak, Place Chris Devenski On Restricted List - MLB Trade Rumors| date = April 7, 2021}}</ref> Swarzak struggled to a 9.64 ERA in 6 games for the Diamondbacks before being designated for assignment on April 18.<ref name="mlbtraderumors.com">{{cite web| url = https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2021/04/diamondbacks-designate-anthony-swarzak-for-assignment.html| title = Diamondbacks Release Anthony Swarzak - MLB Trade Rumors| date = April 25, 2021}}</ref> On April 23, Swarzak was released.<ref name="mlbtraderumors.com"/>
 ===Kansas City Royals===
-On May 14, 2021, Swarzak signed a minor league contract with the [[Kansas City Royals]] organization and was assigned to the Triple-A [[Omaha Storm Chasers]].<ref>https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2021/05/royals-sign-anthony-swarzak-eddie-butler.html</ref> On June 18, Swarzak was selected to the active roster<ref>https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2021/06/royals-select-anthony-swarzak.html</ref> and made his Royals debut the following day against the [[Boston Red Sox]], pitching for his tenth major league team.
+On May 14, 2021, Swarzak signed a minor league contract with the [[Kansas City Royals]] organization and was assigned to the Triple-A [[Omaha Storm Chasers]].<ref>{{cite web| url = https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2021/05/royals-sign-anthony-swarzak-eddie-butler.html| title = Royals Sign Anthony Swarzak, Eddie Butler - MLB Trade Rumors| date = May 20, 2021}}</ref> On June 18, Swarzak was selected to the active roster<ref>{{cite web| url = https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2021/06/royals-select-anthony-swarzak.html| title = Royals Select Anthony Swarzak - MLB Trade Rumors| date = June 18, 2021}}</ref> and made his Royals debut the following day against the [[Boston Red Sox]], pitching for his tenth major league team. Swarzak struggled to a 9.39 ERA in 7 appearances before being designated for assignment on July 17.<ref>{{cite web| url = https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2021/07/royals-reinstate-wade-davis-from-10-day-il-designate-anthony-swarzak.html| title = Royals Reinstate Wade Davis From 10-Day IL, Designate Anthony Swarzak - MLB Trade Rumors| date = July 17, 2021}}</ref> On July 21, Swarzak cleared waivers and elected free agency.<ref>{{cite web| url = https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2021/07/anthony-swarzak-free-agency-royals-outright.html| title = Anthony Swarzak Clears Waivers, Elects Free Agency - MLB Trade Rumors| date = July 21, 2021}}</ref>
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