The youngest of six siblings, Talbot graduated from Canyon View High School in Cedar City, Utah and was a member of the Salt Lake Tribune's All-State second team during his senior season.

Houston Astros edit

Talbot was drafted by the Houston Astros in the second round (70th overall) in the 2002 Major League Baseball draft out of high school. He did not sign immediately and as a result did not begin his professional career until 2003.

In 2005, Talbot was rated to have the best changeup in the Astros' organization by Baseball America. He pitched for Single-A Salem and went 8-11 with a 4.34 ERA. Talbot was the Carolina League Pitcher of the Week for the week of July 25 to July 31.

Tampa Bay Devil Rays edit

On July 12, 2006, during the All-Star break, Talbot, along with shortstop Ben Zobrist were traded to the Tampa Bay Devil Rays for outfielder Aubrey Huff. Pitching for two Double-A teams (Corpus Christi and Montgomery), he went a combined 10-7 with a 2.76 ERA. Talbot earned the Devil Rays Minor League pitcher of August after he went 2-1 with a 1.96 ERA and led all of Double-A baseball with 47 strikeouts. He was a member of the Montgomery Biscuits during their 2006 league championship season and was named minorleaguebasell.com's best Double-A playoff performer.

In 2007, Talbot began the year for the Devil Rays' Triple-A team, the Durham Bulls. Talbot was called up to the majors on July 1, 2008. Talbot made his Major League debut on September 15, in relief of Scott Kazmir, and pitched 3 innings, giving up 4 earned runs and striking out two batters while walking three against the Boston Red Sox. Talbot made his first Major League start against the Baltimore Orioles on September 23, 2008 during the second game of a double header and did not figure in the decision. He allowed three earned runs on six hits while walking three and striking out two over 41⁄3 innings.

Cleveland Indians edit

On December 21, 2009, he was traded to the Cleveland Indians as a player to be named later in the Kelly Shoppach trade.^[1]

Talbot was designated for assignment on July 31, 2011, to make room on the 40-man roster for Ubaldo Jiménez.^[2] He accepted his assignment and was sent to the Triple-A Columbus Clippers on August 5, 2011.^[3]

Talbot was placed on the Indians' roster again on September 24, 2011. He was outrighted to Triple-A Columbus again on October 18. He elected free agency on October 20.

Samsung Lions edit

On December 1, 2011, Talbot signed with the Samsung Lions in South Korea.

Miami Marlins edit

After spending part of the 2013 season with the Marlins he was released during a rehab assignment.

New York Mets edit

On August 20, 2013, Talbot signed a minor league contract with the New York Mets organization and was assigned to the Triple-A Las Vegas 51s.^[4]

Lamigo Monkeys edit

After spending part of the season with the Long Island Ducks, on August 25, 2014, he signed with the Lamigo Monkeys in Taiwan.

Hanwa Eagles edit

On December 5, 2014, Talbot signed with the Hanwa Eagles in South Korea of the Korea Baseball Organization for the 2015 season. ^{[5] [6]}

Rieleros de Aguascalientes edit

On April 8, 2016, Talbot signed with the Rieleros de Aguascalientes of the Mexican Baseball League.^{[citation needed]}

Lamigo Monkeys edit

On June 10, 2016, Talbot announced that he would return to Lamigo Monkeys.^[7][8]

Sugar Land Skeeters edit

On May 20, 2017, Talbot signed with the Sugar Land Skeeters of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball. ^[9] He re-signed with the team in early 2018.

Second stint with Cleveland Indians edit

On May 23, 2018, Talbot's contract was purchased by the Cleveland Indians.^[10] He elected free agency on November 2, 2018.

Second stint with Sugar Land Skeeters edit

On March 6, 2019, Talbot signed with the Sugar Land Skeeters of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball.^[11]

Third stint with Cleveland Indians edit

On June 5, 2019, Talbot's contract was purchased from the Skeeters by the Cleveland Indians. He was assigned to the Columbus Clippers, the Indians' Triple-A affiliate. Talbot elected free agency on November 4, 2019.^[12]

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