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{{short description|Dominican baseball player}}
{{short description|Dominican baseball player (born 1990)}}
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{{Infobox baseball biography
{{Infobox baseball biography
| image = Danny Salazar on August 22, 2015.jpg
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| caption = Salazar pitching for the [[2015 Cleveland Indians season|Cleveland Indians in 2015]]
| caption = Salazar pitching for the [[2015 Cleveland Indians season|Cleveland Indians in 2015]]
| name = Danny Salazar
| name = Danny Salazar
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| team = Free agent
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| position = [[Starting pitcher]]
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| debutyear = 2013
| debutyear = 2013
| debutteam = Cleveland Indians
| debutteam = Cleveland Indians
|finaldate=August 1
|finalyear=2019
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| stat1label = [[Win–loss record (pitching)|Win–loss record]]
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* [[Major League Baseball All-Star Game|All-Star]] ([[2016 Major League Baseball All-Star Game|2016]])
* [[Major League Baseball All-Star Game|All-Star]] ([[2016 Major League Baseball All-Star Game|2016]])
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'''Danny Dariel Salazar''' (born January 11, 1990) is a Dominican former [[professional baseball]] [[starting pitcher]] who played in [[Major League Baseball]] (MLB) for the [[Cleveland Indians]]. He is currently a free agent.
'''Danny Dariel Salazar''' (born January 11, 1990) is a Dominican [[professional baseball]] pitcher who is a free agent. He has previously played in [[Major League Baseball]] for the [[Cleveland Guardians|Cleveland Indians]].


==Career==
==Career==
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===Cleveland Indians===
Salazar signed with the Indians as an international [[free agent]] in 2006. He spent two years playing rookie-level ball for the Indians, then spent 2009 through 2011 with the [[Lake County Captains]]. The Indians purchased his contract on November 18, 2011, to protect him from the [[Rule 5 draft]]. He spent 2012 with the [[Carolina Mudcats]] and [[Akron Aeros]], For the week ending May 5, 2013, Salazar was named [[Eastern League (1938–2020)|Eastern League]] Pitcher of the Week while playing for the Aeros, and was promoted to the AAA [[Columbus Clippers]] shortly afterward.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://akronsportsnow.com/danny-salazar-named-easter-league-player-of-the-week-and-aeros-roster-moves562013/ |title=Danny Salazar named Eastern League player of the Week and Aeros Roster Moves |publisher=AkronSportsNOW.com |access-date=2013-06-24}}</ref>
Salazar signed with the Indians as an international [[free agent]] in 2006. He spent two years playing rookie-level ball for the Indians, then spent 2009 through 2011 with the [[Lake County Captains]]. The Indians purchased his contract on November 18, 2011, to protect him from the [[Rule 5 draft]]. He spent 2012 with the [[Carolina Mudcats]] and [[Akron Aeros]], For the week ending May 5, 2013, Salazar was named [[Eastern League (1938–2020)|Eastern League]] Pitcher of the Week while playing for the Aeros, and was promoted to the Triple–A [[Columbus Clippers]] shortly afterward.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://akronsportsnow.com/danny-salazar-named-easter-league-player-of-the-week-and-aeros-roster-moves562013/ |title=Danny Salazar named Eastern League player of the Week and Aeros Roster Moves |publisher=AkronSportsNOW.com |access-date=2013-06-24 |archive-date=2013-06-28 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20130628093733/http://akronsportsnow.com/danny-salazar-named-easter-league-player-of-the-week-and-aeros-roster-moves562013/ |url-status=dead }}</ref>


Salazar was recalled from the Triple-A [[Columbus Clippers]] on July 11, 2013, and made his Major League baseball debut as the starting pitcher against the [[Toronto Blue Jays]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ctvnews.ca/sports/indians-recall-rookie-danny-salazar-for-major-league-debut-against-jays-1.1362980|title=Indians recall rookie Danny Salazar for major league debut against Jays|date=July 11, 2013|access-date=July 11, 2013|agency=Associated Press|first=Tom|last=Withers}}</ref> He took a [[no-hitter]] into the 6th inning, striking out seven batters in six full-innings of work, the most strikeouts for an Indians' starting pitcher in his major league debut since [[Luis Tiant]] struck out eleven batters in his debut in 1964.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.mlb.com/gameday/blue-jays-vs-indians/2013/07/11/348121/final|title=Blue Jays vs. Indians &#124; 07/11/13|website=MLB.com}}</ref> He was optioned back to Columbus on July 12. Danny Salazar was called up to make a spot start on August 7, 2013, against the [[Detroit Tigers]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.cbssports.com/mlb/teams/CLE/cleveland-indians/|title=Cleveland Indians News, Scores, Status, Schedule - MLB|website=CBSSports.com}}</ref> Salazar made his first career post-season start for the Indians against the [[Tampa Bay Rays]] in the [[2013 American League Wild Card Game]].
Salazar was recalled from the Triple-A [[Columbus Clippers]] on July 11, 2013, and made his Major League baseball debut as the starting pitcher against the [[Toronto Blue Jays]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ctvnews.ca/sports/indians-recall-rookie-danny-salazar-for-major-league-debut-against-jays-1.1362980|title=Indians recall rookie Danny Salazar for major league debut against Jays|date=July 11, 2013|access-date=July 11, 2013|agency=Associated Press|first=Tom|last=Withers}}</ref> He took a [[no-hitter]] into the 6th inning, striking out seven batters in six full-innings of work, the most strikeouts for an Indians' starting pitcher in his major league debut since [[Luis Tiant]] struck out eleven batters in his debut in 1964.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.mlb.com/gameday/blue-jays-vs-indians/2013/07/11/348121/final|title=Blue Jays vs. Indians &#124; 07/11/13|website=MLB.com}}</ref> He was optioned back to Columbus on July 12. Danny Salazar was called up to make a spot start on August 7, 2013, against the [[Detroit Tigers]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.cbssports.com/mlb/teams/CLE/cleveland-indians/|title=Cleveland Indians News, Scores, Status, Schedule - MLB|website=CBSSports.com}}</ref> Salazar made his first career post-season start for the Indians against the [[Tampa Bay Rays]] in the [[2013 American League Wild Card Game]].
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After struggling through his first 10 starts of the 2017 season, earning an ERA of 5.50, Salazar was moved to the bullpen on May 28, 2017, but resumed starting on July 22, 2017. He finished the season 5-6 with a 4.28 ERA in 19 starts, he also made 4 relief appearances. He struck out 145 in 103 innings.
After struggling through his first 10 starts of the 2017 season, earning an ERA of 5.50, Salazar was moved to the bullpen on May 28, 2017, but resumed starting on July 22, 2017. He finished the season 5-6 with a 4.28 ERA in 19 starts, he also made 4 relief appearances. He struck out 145 in 103 innings.


He began the 2018 season on the 60 day disabled list. On June 30, 2018, it was announced Salazar would undergo exploratory surgery on his right shoulder.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/23957005/indians-rhp-danny-salazar-exploratory-shoulder-surgery|title=Indians RHP Salazar to have exploratory shoulder surgery|date=June 30, 2018|website=ESPN.com}}</ref> On July 2, 2018, Salazar officially underwent surgery on his right shoulder, suppressing his chances of playing in the MLB for the 2018 year. In the aftermath of the surgery, Salazar was required not to throw for 12 to 16 weeks.<ref>{{cite web |title=Danny Salazar has shoulder surgery, out for season |url=https://www.mlb.com/news/danny-salazar-undergoes-shoulder-surgery/c-283941018 |publisher=MLB |access-date=July 2, 2018}}</ref> Salazar made his 2019 debut on August 1 against the [[Houston Astros]], surrendering two runs on 66 pitches in a 7–1 loss.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.cleveland.com/tribe/2019/08/slow-motion-danny-salazar-cleveland-indians-fall-to-houston-astros-7-1.html|title=Slow-motion Danny Salazar, Cleveland Indians fall to Houston Astros, 7-1|last=Hoynes|first=Paul|date=2019-08-02|website=cleveland.com|language=en-US|access-date=2019-08-02}}</ref> Salazar was placed back on the 10-day injured list the following day with a groin injury. On September 6, 2019, Salazar was transferred to the 60-day injured list, effectively ending his 2019 season with him having made only one appearance with the Indians.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2019/09/indians-activate-jefry-rodriguez-transfer-danny-salazar-to-60-day-il.html|title=Indians Activate Jefry Rodriguez, Transfer Danny Salazar To 60-Day IL|website=MLB Trade Rumors}}</ref> Following the 2019 season, Salazar was released by the Indians and became a free agent.
He began the 2018 season on the 60 day disabled list. On June 30, 2018, it was announced Salazar would undergo exploratory surgery on his right shoulder.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/23957005/indians-rhp-danny-salazar-exploratory-shoulder-surgery|title=Indians RHP Salazar to have exploratory shoulder surgery|date=June 30, 2018|website=ESPN.com}}</ref> On July 2, 2018, Salazar officially underwent surgery on his right shoulder, suppressing his chances of playing in the MLB for the 2018 year. In the aftermath of the surgery, Salazar was required not to throw for 12 to 16 weeks.<ref>{{cite web |title=Danny Salazar has shoulder surgery, out for season |url=https://www.mlb.com/news/danny-salazar-undergoes-shoulder-surgery/c-283941018 |publisher=MLB |access-date=July 2, 2018}}</ref> Salazar made his 2019 debut on August 1 against the [[Houston Astros]], surrendering two runs on 66 pitches in a 7–1 loss.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.cleveland.com/tribe/2019/08/slow-motion-danny-salazar-cleveland-indians-fall-to-houston-astros-7-1.html|title=Slow-motion Danny Salazar, Cleveland Indians fall to Houston Astros, 7-1|last=Hoynes|first=Paul|date=2019-08-02|website=cleveland.com|language=en-US|access-date=2019-08-02}}</ref> Salazar was placed back on the 10-day injured list the following day with a groin injury. On September 6, 2019, Salazar was transferred to the 60-day injured list, effectively ending his 2019 season with him having made only one appearance with the Indians.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2019/09/indians-activate-jefry-rodriguez-transfer-danny-salazar-to-60-day-il.html|title=Indians Activate Jefry Rodriguez, Transfer Danny Salazar To 60-Day IL|website=MLB Trade Rumors|date=6 September 2019 }}</ref> Following the 2019 season, Salazar was released by the Indians and became a free agent.

===New York Yankees===
On May 13, 2022, Salazar signed a minor league contract with the [[New York Yankees]] organization. He appeared in 2 games for the Triple-A [[Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders]], and posted a 3.86 ERA with 4 strikeouts in {{fraction|2|1|3}} innings. Salazar was released by the Yankees organization on September 20.

===Diablos Rojos del México===
On June 15, 2024, Salazar signed with the [[Diablos Rojos del México]] of the [[Mexican League]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=LMB: Movimientos en listas de reserva - 15 de junio de 2024|url=https://www.milb.com/mexican/news/lmb-movimientos-en-listas-de-reserva-15-de-junio-de-2024|access-date=June 16, 2024|website=milb.com|language=es}}</ref> He made 2 appearances for México, struggling to a 40.50 ERA with 2 strikeouts across {{fraction|2|3}} innings of relief. Salazar was released by the Diablos on June 22.


==References==
==References==
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[[Category:Major League Baseball pitchers]]
[[Category:Major League Baseball pitchers]]
[[Category:Major League Baseball players from the Dominican Republic]]
[[Category:Major League Baseball players from the Dominican Republic]]
[[Category:Sportspeople from Santo Domingo]]
[[Category:Baseball players from Santo Domingo]]
[[Category:Tigres del Licey players]]
[[Category:Tigres del Licey players]]

Latest revision as of 10:14, 18 November 2024

Danny Salazar
Salazar pitching for the Cleveland Indians in 2015
Free agent
Starting pitcher
Born: (1990-01-11) January 11, 1990 (age 34)
Cabrera, Maria Trinidad Sanchez, Dominican Republic
Bats: Right
Throws: Right
MLB debut
July 11, 2013, for the Cleveland Indians
MLB statistics
Win–loss record38–34
Earned run average3.82
Strikeouts688
Stats at Baseball Reference Edit this at Wikidata
Teams
Career highlights and awards

Danny Dariel Salazar (born January 11, 1990) is a Dominican professional baseball pitcher who is a free agent. He has previously played in Major League Baseball for the Cleveland Indians.

Career

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Cleveland Indians

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Salazar signed with the Indians as an international free agent in 2006. He spent two years playing rookie-level ball for the Indians, then spent 2009 through 2011 with the Lake County Captains. The Indians purchased his contract on November 18, 2011, to protect him from the Rule 5 draft. He spent 2012 with the Carolina Mudcats and Akron Aeros, For the week ending May 5, 2013, Salazar was named Eastern League Pitcher of the Week while playing for the Aeros, and was promoted to the Triple–A Columbus Clippers shortly afterward.[1]

Salazar was recalled from the Triple-A Columbus Clippers on July 11, 2013, and made his Major League baseball debut as the starting pitcher against the Toronto Blue Jays.[2] He took a no-hitter into the 6th inning, striking out seven batters in six full-innings of work, the most strikeouts for an Indians' starting pitcher in his major league debut since Luis Tiant struck out eleven batters in his debut in 1964.[3] He was optioned back to Columbus on July 12. Danny Salazar was called up to make a spot start on August 7, 2013, against the Detroit Tigers.[4] Salazar made his first career post-season start for the Indians against the Tampa Bay Rays in the 2013 American League Wild Card Game.

In 2014, Salazar split the season between the Indians and Clippers, pitching in 20 games for the major league club and finishing with a 6-8 record and a 4.25 ERA.

Salazar was named to the American League All-Star Team in 2016.

After struggling through his first 10 starts of the 2017 season, earning an ERA of 5.50, Salazar was moved to the bullpen on May 28, 2017, but resumed starting on July 22, 2017. He finished the season 5-6 with a 4.28 ERA in 19 starts, he also made 4 relief appearances. He struck out 145 in 103 innings.

He began the 2018 season on the 60 day disabled list. On June 30, 2018, it was announced Salazar would undergo exploratory surgery on his right shoulder.[5] On July 2, 2018, Salazar officially underwent surgery on his right shoulder, suppressing his chances of playing in the MLB for the 2018 year. In the aftermath of the surgery, Salazar was required not to throw for 12 to 16 weeks.[6] Salazar made his 2019 debut on August 1 against the Houston Astros, surrendering two runs on 66 pitches in a 7–1 loss.[7] Salazar was placed back on the 10-day injured list the following day with a groin injury. On September 6, 2019, Salazar was transferred to the 60-day injured list, effectively ending his 2019 season with him having made only one appearance with the Indians.[8] Following the 2019 season, Salazar was released by the Indians and became a free agent.

New York Yankees

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On May 13, 2022, Salazar signed a minor league contract with the New York Yankees organization. He appeared in 2 games for the Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders, and posted a 3.86 ERA with 4 strikeouts in 2+1⁄3 innings. Salazar was released by the Yankees organization on September 20.

Diablos Rojos del México

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On June 15, 2024, Salazar signed with the Diablos Rojos del México of the Mexican League.[9] He made 2 appearances for México, struggling to a 40.50 ERA with 2 strikeouts across 2⁄3 innings of relief. Salazar was released by the Diablos on June 22.

References

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  1. ^ "Danny Salazar named Eastern League player of the Week and Aeros Roster Moves". AkronSportsNOW.com. Archived from the original on June 28, 2013. Retrieved June 24, 2013.
  2. ^ Withers, Tom (July 11, 2013). "Indians recall rookie Danny Salazar for major league debut against Jays". Associated Press. Retrieved July 11, 2013.
  3. ^ "Blue Jays vs. Indians | 07/11/13". MLB.com.
  4. ^ "Cleveland Indians News, Scores, Status, Schedule - MLB". CBSSports.com.
  5. ^ "Indians RHP Salazar to have exploratory shoulder surgery". ESPN.com. June 30, 2018.
  6. ^ "Danny Salazar has shoulder surgery, out for season". MLB. Retrieved July 2, 2018.
  7. ^ Hoynes, Paul (August 2, 2019). "Slow-motion Danny Salazar, Cleveland Indians fall to Houston Astros, 7-1". cleveland.com. Retrieved August 2, 2019.
  8. ^ "Indians Activate Jefry Rodriguez, Transfer Danny Salazar To 60-Day IL". MLB Trade Rumors. September 6, 2019.
  9. ^ "LMB: Movimientos en listas de reserva - 15 de junio de 2024". milb.com (in Spanish). Retrieved June 16, 2024.
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