José Veras

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José Veras
José Veras on July 10, 2011.jpg
Veras with the Pittsburgh Pirates in 2011
Pitcher
Born: (1980-10-20) October 20, 1980 (age 41)
Santiago de los Caballeros, Dominican Republic
Batted: Right
Threw: Right
MLB debut
August 5, 2006, for the New York Yankees
Last MLB appearance
September 17, 2014, for the Houston Astros
MLB statistics
Win–loss record23–23
Earned run average3.91
Strikeouts438
Teams
Medals
Men's baseball
Representing  Dominican Republic
World Baseball Classic
Gold medal – first place 2013 San Francisco Team

José Enger Veras Romero (born October 20, 1980) is a Dominican former professional baseball relief pitcher. He was signed by the Tampa Bay Devil Rays organization in 1998. He made his Major League Baseball (MLB) debut in 2006 with the New York Yankees. He also played for the Cleveland Indians, Florida Marlins, Pittsburgh Pirates, Milwaukee Brewers, Detroit Tigers, Chicago Cubs and Houston Astros.

Playing career[]

Minor leagues[]

Veras was signed as an undrafted free agent by the Tampa Bay Devil Rays in 1998. He rose through the Tampa Bay minor league system, mostly as a starter. Veras struggled when he reached AAA, and was converted to a relief pitcher. He was released after the 2004 season. He pitched for the Texas Rangers AAA affiliate, the Oklahoma RedHawks, in 2005.

New York Yankees[]

Veras with the Yankees in 2006

Veras signed with the New York Yankees before the 2006 season, which he spent most of in AAA, though he also made his MLB debut, pitching 11 innings with a 4.09 earned run average (ERA). Veras was injured early in 2007, but rehabbed and returned to MLB as a September call up. After being called up to the majors early in the 2008 season, he emerged as a dominant force out of the bullpen and became the setup reliever after the Yankees traded Kyle Farnsworth. Veras was designated for assignment by the Yankees on June 16, 2009.[1]

Cleveland Indians[]

On June 24, 2009, Veras was acquired by the Cleveland Indians for cash considerations.[2] On August 5, 2009, he was designated for assignment,[3] and on August 11, 2009, he was outrighted to AAA. He was called up again in September toward the end of the 2009 season.[4] He was non-tendered by the Indians, making him a free agent.

Florida Marlins[]

On January 29, 2010, Veras signed a minor league contract with the Florida Marlins with an invite to spring training,[5] and was added to their active roster on April 3. On April 14, Veras was designated for assignment to bring up Chris Leroux to take his spot.[6] Veras was called up on June 25, 2010. James Houser was designated for assignment to make room.[7]

Pittsburgh Pirates[]

On January 16, 2011, Veras signed a minor league contract with the Pittsburgh Pirates with an invitation to spring training worth $1 million plus incentives.[8]

Milwaukee Brewers[]

On December 12, 2011, Veras was traded to the Milwaukee Brewers in exchange for Casey McGehee.[9]

Houston Astros[]

On December 18, 2012, Veras signed a contract with the Houston Astros for to a one-year, $2 million contract and a 2014 option worth $3.25 million with a $150,000 buyout.[10] He played with the Dominican Republic in the 2013 World Baseball Classic.

Detroit Tigers[]

On July 29, 2013, Veras was traded to the Detroit Tigers in exchange for Danry Vasquez and a player to be named later.[11] He gave up the game winning grand slam home run to Shane Victorino of the Red Sox in Game 6 of the 2013 American League Championship Series.[12] At the conclusion of the season, the Tigers declined Veras' club option for 2014.[13]

Chicago Cubs[]

On December 27, 2013, Veras agreed to a one-year contract with the Chicago Cubs for the 2014 season worth $3.85 million with a club option for 2015.[14]

Veras suffered extreme struggles early in the 2014 season, blowing 2 saves and allowing 10 earned runs in his first 6 appearances. Veras would then land on the disabled list, and quickly lose the closer role to fellow Cubs reliever Héctor Rondón. On June 3, he was designated for assignment.[15] On June 10, the Cubs officially released Veras.[16]

Second stint with the Astros[]

On June 15, 2014, Veras signed a minor league deal to return to the Astros.[17] He was called up to the major league squad on June 26.[18]

Atlanta Braves[]

On February 10, 2015, Veras signed a minor league deal with the Atlanta Braves.[19] Veras was released by the Braves on March 19, 2015.[20][21]

Third stint with the Astros[]

On May 15, 2015, Veras signed a minor league deal to return to the Astros.[22] He was released on August 7, 2015.[23]

Bridgeport Bluefish[]

On June 20, 2016, Veras signed with the Bridgeport Bluefish of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball. This marks the first time Veras has ever pitched in independent baseball. He became a free agent after the 2016 season.

Pitching style[]

He has a mid to high 90s mph 4-seam fastball and a mid 80s changeup. Both pitches generate an above average number of ground balls. Veras also throws a mid 70s curveball, which is his top swing and miss pitch.[24] He throws with a low 3/4 arm motion.

Family[]

Veras is married to Gissel Veras. They have a daughter, Gijen, and two sons, Genson and Hansel.[25]

References[]

  1. ^ "Bruney activated by Yankees, who cut Veras". San Diego Union-Tribune. Associated Press. June 16, 2009. Retrieved July 21, 2021.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  2. ^ "Indians acquire Veras from Yankees for cash". ESPN. Associated Press. June 24, 2009. Retrieved July 21, 2021.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  3. ^ Schmid, Eddie (August 4, 2009). "Indians DFA Jose Veras". MLB Trade Rumors. Retrieved July 21, 2021.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  4. ^ Crow, Chuck (September 1, 2009). "Cleveland Indians promote Michael Brantley and Jose Veras from Class AAA Columbus". The Plain Dealer. Retrieved July 21, 2021.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  5. ^ Dierkes, Tim (January 29, 2010). "Marlins Sign Jose Veras". MLB Trade Rumors. Retrieved July 21, 2021.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  6. ^ Spencer, Clark (April 14, 2010). "Jose Veras, Emilio Bonifacio Out; Chris Leroux, Brett Carroll In | Fish Bytes". Miami Herald. Retrieved July 21, 2021.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  7. ^ "Marlins designate Houser, call up Veras". The Columbian. June 25, 2010. Retrieved July 21, 2021.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  8. ^ Rojas, Enrique (January 16, 2011). "Acuerdo de liga menor entre Piratas y Veras". ESPN Deportes (in Spanish). Retrieved January 16, 2011.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  9. ^ Haudricourt, Tom (December 12, 2011). "Brewers trade McGehee for Veras". Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel. Retrieved December 12, 2011.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  10. ^ Nicholson-Smith, Ben (December 21, 2012). "Astros Sign Jose Veras". MLB Trade Rumors. Retrieved July 21, 2021.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  11. ^ Farrell, Perry A. (July 30, 2013). "Detroit Tigers land RP Jose Veras in trade with Astros; 'We're happy'". Detroit Free Press. Archived from the original on August 1, 2013. Retrieved July 30, 2013.
  12. ^ MacMullan, Jackie (October 20, 2013). "MacMullan: Victorino slam sends Sox to Series". ESPN. Retrieved July 21, 2021.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  13. ^ "Tigers opt out on Veras, lose 2 to waivers". ESPN. November 1, 2013. Retrieved July 21, 2021.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  14. ^ Muskat, Carrie (December 27, 2013). "Cubs announce deal with righty closer Veras". Chicago Cubs. MLB.com. Archived from the original on March 6, 2016. Retrieved June 11, 2014.
  15. ^ "Cubs put C Castro on DL, cut reliever Veras". ESPN. Associated Press. June 3, 2014. Retrieved June 4, 2014.
  16. ^ Rogers, Jesse (June 10, 2014). "Cubs release Jose Veras". ESPN. Retrieved June 11, 2014.
  17. ^ McTaggart, Brian (June 15, 2014). "Astros ink Veras to Minor League deal". Houston Astros. MLB.com. Retrieved February 11, 2015.
  18. ^ "Astros call up RHP Veras". KSPR. Springfield, Missouri: Perkin Media. The Sports Xchange. June 26, 2014. Archived from the original on June 28, 2014. Retrieved June 27, 2014.
  19. ^ Bowman, Mark (February 10, 2015). "Braves give righty Veras Minor League deal". Atlanta Braves. MLB.com. Archived from the original on February 12, 2015. Retrieved February 11, 2015.
  20. ^ Bowman, Mark (March 19, 2015). "Veteran reliever Veras released by Braves". Atlanta Braves. MLB.com. Archived from the original on March 21, 2015. Retrieved March 19, 2015.
  21. ^ O'Brien, David (March 19, 2015). "Braves release veteran reliever Veras". Atlanta Journal Constitution. Archived from the original on March 21, 2015. Retrieved March 19, 2015.
  22. ^ de Jesus Ortiz, Jose (May 15, 2015). "Astros ink Veras to Minor League deal". Houston Chronicle. Retrieved May 15, 2015.
  23. ^ Adams, Steve (August 7, 2015). "Jose Veras Released By Astros". MLB Trade Rumors. Retrieved July 21, 2021.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  24. ^ "Player Card: Jose Veras". Brooks Baseball. Retrieved February 11, 2015.
  25. ^ "Jose Veras: Biography and Career Highlights". New York Yankees. Archived from the original on March 21, 2008. Retrieved March 21, 2008.

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