Silvino Bracho

Summary

Silvino Bracho (born July 17, 1992) is a Venezuelan professional baseball pitcher for the Toros de Tijuana of the Mexican League. He has previously played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Arizona Diamondbacks, Atlanta Braves, and Cincinnati Reds. Bracho was signed by the Diamondbacks in 2011 as an amateur free agent. Listed at 5 feet 10 inches (1.78 m) and 190 pounds (86 kg), he throws and bats right-handed.

Silvino Bracho
Bracho with the Arizona Diamondbacks
Toros de Tijuana – No. 56
Pitcher
Born: (1992-07-17) July 17, 1992 (age 31)
Maracaibo, Zulia, Venezuela
Bats: Right
Throws: Right
MLB debut
August 30, 2015, for the Arizona Diamondbacks
MLB statistics
(through 2023 season)
Win–loss record2–2
Earned run average4.80
Strikeouts104
Teams

Professional career edit

Arizona Diamondbacks edit

Bracho was signed by the Arizona Diamondbacks on August 9, 2011, as an amateur free agent.[1] He began his professional career in 2012 with the Dominican Summer League Diamondbacks.[2] He reached Class A in 2014 with the South Bend Silver Hawks, where he compiled a 3–2 win–loss record with a league-leading 26 saves and a 2.08 earned run average (ERA), and was a Midwest League post-season All Star.[3][4][5] He reached Double-A in 2015, with the Mobile BayBears.[2]

Bracho was called up to the majors for the first time on August 30, 2015.[6] He collected an ERA of 1.46 in 13 appearances during the 2015 season. He made the Opening Day roster at the start of the 2016 season, but after the game was optioned to Triple-A. He was recalled on April 20.[7] For the season, he collected an ERA of 7.30 in 26 major-league appearances. In 2017, he spent the majority of the season in Triple-A, appearing only in 21 MLB games, in which he recorded a 5.66 ERA. In 2018, he posted an ERA of 3.19 in 31 MLB games.

In March 2019, Bracho suffered a torn UCL and underwent Tommy John surgery, missing the entire 2019 season as a result.[8] In the shortened 2020 season, Bracho only pitched in one inning on the year in a game against the Colorado Rockies, surrendering a two-run home run to Ryan McMahon.[9] On October 27, 2020, Bracho was outrighted off of the 40-man roster,[10] and elected free agency.

San Francisco Giants edit

On November 11, 2020, Bracho signed a minor-league contract with the San Francisco Giants organization.[11] During the 2021 season, Bracho played exclusively for the Giants' Triple-A affiliate, the Sacramento River Cats.[2]

Boston Red Sox edit

On March 6, 2022, Bracho signed a minor-league deal with the Boston Red Sox.[12] He began the season in Triple-A with the Worcester Red Sox, until accompanying the major-league squad to Toronto for a series in late June.[13] Bracho was added to Boston's active roster on June 28.[14] He was designated for assignment two days later, without making an appearance for the team.[15]

Atlanta Braves edit

On June 30, 2022, Bracho was traded to the Atlanta Braves for cash considerations.[16] He was promoted to the active roster and made his debut with the team on July 1.[17] He was designated for assignment on July 4 after just one appearance.[18][19] The Braves outrighted Bracho to the Triple-A Gwinnett Stripers on July 6. On September 28, Bracho was again promoted to the active roster.[20] On November 15, Bracho was designated for assignment by the Braves after they protected multiple prospects from the Rule 5 draft.[21] On November 18, he was non–tendered and became a free agent.

Cincinnati Reds edit

On December 7, 2022, Bracho signed a minor league deal with the Cincinnati Reds that included an invite to spring training. He was assigned to the Triple-A Louisville Bats to begin the 2023 season, where he posted a 3.14 ERA with 15 strikeouts in 14.1 innings pitched. On May 14, 2023, Bracho's contract was selected to the active roster.[22] He made 4 appearances for Cincinnati, allowing 3 runs on 2 hits and 5 walks with 4 strikeouts in 5.1 innings pitched. On May 24, Bracho was designated for assignment following the promotion of Eduardo Salazar.[23] He cleared waivers and was sent outright to Triple-A on May 27.[24]

On June 21, the Reds selected Bracho's contract back to the major league roster.[25] After only one game (in which he tossed two scoreless innings against the Atlanta Braves), Bracho was designated for assignment on June 25 following the promotion of Randy Wynne.[26] On October 10, Bracho elected free agency.[27]

Toros de Tijuana edit

On January 25, 2024, Bracho signed with the Toros de Tijuana of the Mexican League.[28]

International career edit

Bracho has played for Águilas del Zulia of the Liga Venezolana de Béisbol Profesional (LVBP) during multiple winter seasons.[2] He has also played for Venezuela in the 2017 World Baseball Classic,[29] the 2021 Caribbean Series, and the 2022 Caribbean Series.[2]

See also edit

References edit

  1. ^ "Silvino Bracho Stats".
  2. ^ a b c d e "Silvino Bracho Minor & Winter Leagues Statistics & History". Baseball-Reference.com. Retrieved June 28, 2022.
  3. ^ "Silvino Bracho Minor & Winter Leagues Statistics & History". Baseball-Reference.com.
  4. ^ "Silvino Bracho Stats, Highlights, Bio | MiLB.com Stats | The Official Site of Minor League Baseball". MiLB.com.
  5. ^ "High-A Central 2014 Pitching Leaders | MiLB.com Stats | The Official Site of Minor League Baseball". MiLB.com.
  6. ^ Sanchez, Jesse (August 30, 2015). "Chafin optioned to Reno to give arm a rest". Retrieved September 3, 2015.
  7. ^ Pit, AZ Snake (April 20, 2016). "Bradley Optioned, Silvino Bracho Recalled".
  8. ^ "Diamondbacks RHP Silvino Bracho to undergo Tommy John surgery". Arizona Sports. March 6, 2019.
  9. ^ "2020 Arizona Diamondbacks Reviews: #43 Silvino Bracho". 24 November 2020.
  10. ^ "Diamondbacks Outright Silvino Bracho, Bo Takahashi". MLB Trade Rumors. 27 October 2020.
  11. ^ Klopfer, Brady (November 11, 2020). "San Francisco Giants sign RHP Silvino Bracho". Retrieved November 12, 2020.
  12. ^ "Red Sox Roster & Staff: Transactions". MLB.com. Boston Red Sox. March 2022. Retrieved March 21, 2022.
  13. ^ Speier, Alex (June 27, 2022). "The Red Sox mandated Trevor Story get vaccinated before signing, and the infielder has no regrets with saying yes". The Boston Globe. Retrieved June 28, 2022.
  14. ^ Cotillo, Chris (June 28, 2022). "Boston Red Sox option Connor Seabold, activate reliever Silvino Bracho from taxi squad before Tuesday's game". masslive.com. Retrieved June 28, 2022.
  15. ^ "Red Sox announce roster moves". MLB.com (Press release). Boston Red Sox. June 30, 2022. Retrieved June 30, 2022.
  16. ^ Vautor, Matt (June 30, 2022). "Red Sox trade Silvino Bracho to Atlanta Braves for cash considerations". MassLive. Retrieved July 1, 2022.
  17. ^ "Fried wins 8th in row, Riley homers, Braves rout Reds 9-1". ESPN.com. Associated Press. Retrieved 2 July 2022.
  18. ^ Anderson, R.J. (4 July 2022). "Surging Braves get closer to full strength as Eddie Rosario, Tyler Matzek come off injured list". CBS Sports. Retrieved 4 July 2022.
  19. ^ "Braves' Rosario returns from IL, starting against Cardinals". ESPN.com. Associated Press. July 4, 2022. Retrieved July 5, 2022.
  20. ^ Atlanta Braves [@Braves] (September 28, 2022). "The #Braves today selected RHP Silvino Bracho to the major league roster, recalled RHP Huascar Ynoa to Atlanta and placed him on the 60-day injured list, and optioned LHP Kyle Muller to Triple-A Gwinnett following last night's game" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
  21. ^ "Braves select contracts of Darius Vines, Roddery Muñoz, and Braden Shewmake". batterypower.com. Retrieved July 15, 2023.
  22. ^ "Reds' Silvino Bracho: Added to MLB roster". cbssports.com. 14 May 2023. Retrieved 2023-05-14.
  23. ^ "Reds call up Eduardo Salazar, DFA Silvino Bracho". redlegnation.com. 24 May 2023. Retrieved 2023-05-24.
  24. ^ "Reds' Silvino Bracho: Outrighted to Triple-A". cbssports.com. 27 May 2023. Retrieved 2023-05-28.
  25. ^ "Reds' Silvino Bracho: Called up from Louisville". cbssports.com. 21 June 2023. Retrieved June 21, 2023.
  26. ^ "Reds' Silvino Bracho: DFA'd by Cincy". cbssports.com. 25 June 2023. Retrieved June 25, 2023.
  27. ^ https://www.milb.com/transactions/2023-10-10
  28. ^ "Venezuelan pitcher Silvino Bracho will play in the Mexican League". amp.mazo4f.com. Retrieved March 3, 2024.
  29. ^ "2017 Venezuela World Baseball Classic Roster". Baseball America. Retrieved June 28, 2022.

External links edit

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