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Luis Patiño (baseball)

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Luis Patiño
Free agent
Pitcher
Born: (1999-10-26) October 26, 1999 (age 25)
Barranquilla, Colombia
Bats: Right
Throws: Right
MLB debut
August 5, 2020, for the San Diego Padres
MLB statistics
(through 2023 season)
Win–loss record7–6
Earned run average5.02
Strikeouts124
Stats at Baseball Reference Edit this at Wikidata
Teams

Luis Fernando Patiño Arzuza (born October 26, 1999) is a Colombian professional baseball pitcher who is a free agent. He has previously played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the San Diego Padres, Tampa Bay Rays, and Chicago White Sox.

Career

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San Diego Padres

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On July 2, 2016, Patiño signed with the San Diego Padres as an international free agent.[1] He spent the 2017 season with the Dominican Summer League Padres and Arizona League Padres, going 4–2 with a 2.25 ERA in 13 games (12 starts) between the two clubs.

In 2018, Patiño played with the Fort Wayne TinCaps.[2][3] where he pitched to a 6–3 record, a 2.16 ERA, and a 1.07 WHIP in 17 starts.[4] He began the 2019 season with the Lake Elsinore Storm,[5] and he was named to the 2019 All-Star Futures Game.[6] He was promoted to the Amarillo Sod Poodles in August. Over twenty games (19 starts) between the two teams, Patiño went 6–8 with a 2.57 ERA, striking out 123 over 94+23 innings.

On August 4, 2020, Patiño was called up to the major leagues.[7][8] At the time, he was the youngest player in MLB. He appeared in eleven games in 2020, finishing the season with a 5.14 ERA.[9]

Tampa Bay Rays

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On December 29, 2020, Patiño, along with Francisco Mejía, Blake Hunt and Cole Wilcox, was traded to the Tampa Bay Rays in exchange for Blake Snell.[10] At the time of the trade he was ranked the 23rd best prospect in baseball by MLB.com and a top 10 prospect by Fangraphs.[11][12][13] He made 19 appearances (15 starts) for the Rays in 2021, recording a 5–3 record and 4.31 ERA with 74 strikeouts and 77.1 innings pitched.

In a start against the Oakland Athletics on April 11, 2022, Patiño was removed with an oblique strain after 13 pitches. He was transferred to the 60-day injured list two days later on April 13.[14] On July 15, he was activated off of the injured list.[15] In 6 starts for the Rays, Patiño struggled to a 1–2 record and 8.10 ERA with 11 strikeouts in 20.0 innings pitched.

Patiño was optioned to the Triple-A Durham Bulls to begin the 2023 season.[16]

Chicago White Sox

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On August 1, 2023, Patiño was traded to the Chicago White Sox in exchange for cash considerations.[17] In 7 games for the White Sox, he posted a 3.57 ERA with 13 strikeouts across 17+23 innings of work. On December 20, Patiño was designated for assignment following the addition of Josimar Cousín to the roster.[18]

San Diego Padres (second stint)

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On December 22, 2023, Patiño was claimed off waivers by the San Diego Padres.[19] He began the 2024 season on the injured list with right elbow inflammation.[20] On April 30, 2024, Patiño underwent Tommy John surgery, ruling him out for the entirety of the season.[21] On November 22, the Padres non–tendered Patiño, making him a free agent.[22]

References

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  1. ^ "Luis Patiño continues breakout with Fort Wayne". The San Diego Union-Tribune. July 12, 2018. Retrieved December 14, 2018.
  2. ^ "Patińo puts self on fast track | TinCaps". The Journal Gazette. August 1, 2018. Retrieved December 14, 2018.
  3. ^ "Newest TinCap dazzles in mound debut | TinCaps". The Journal Gazette. May 17, 2018. Retrieved December 14, 2018.
  4. ^ "Luis Patino Stats, Highlights, Bio – MiLB.com Stats – The Official Site of Minor League Baseball". MiLB.com. Retrieved October 21, 2018.
  5. ^ "Minors: Gore, Patino ready to take next steps at Lake Elsinore". San Diego Union-Tribune. April 3, 2019.
  6. ^ Jim Callis (June 28, 2019). "Here are the 2019 Futures Game rosters". MLB.com. Retrieved June 29, 2019.
  7. ^ "Top Padres pitching prospect Luis Patiño to join bullpen". August 4, 2020.
  8. ^ AJ Cassavell (August 4, 2020). "Padres call up prospect Luis Patiño". MLB.com. Retrieved August 5, 2020.
  9. ^ "Luis Patino". Baseball Reference. Retrieved May 14, 2021.
  10. ^ Cassavell, AJ. "Padres' blockbuster trade for Snell official". San Diego Padres. Retrieved December 29, 2020.
  11. ^ "Top 100 prospect rankings 2020". MLB.com.
  12. ^ Thompson, Nate (December 31, 2020). "ampa Bay Rays: How good is Luis Patino?". calltothepen.com.
  13. ^ Clemens, Ben (December 28, 2020). "For Whom the Snell Tolls". Fangraphs.
  14. ^ "Rays' Luis Patiño: Transferred to 60-day IL". cbssports.com. Retrieved January 15, 2023.
  15. ^ "Rays' Luis Patiño: Reinstated from 60-day IL". cbssports.com. Retrieved May 24, 2023.
  16. ^ "Rays' Luis Patiño: Optioned to Triple-A". cbssports.com. March 25, 2023. Retrieved March 25, 2023.
  17. ^ "White Sox's Luis Patino: Dealt to Chicago". CBSSports.com.
  18. ^ "Former Top Prospect Gets DFA'd By Chicago White Sox". si.com. December 20, 2023. Retrieved December 20, 2023.
  19. ^ "Padres Claim Luis Patino off Waivers from White Sox". December 22, 2023.
  20. ^ "Jackson Merrill, Graham Pauley, Jeremiah Estrada, Stephen Kolek make Padres' roster in Seoul". sandiegouniontribune.com. March 19, 2024. Retrieved March 19, 2024.
  21. ^ McDonald, Darragh (May 1, 2024). "Luis Patiño Undergoes Tommy John Surgery". MLB Trade Rumors. Retrieved May 1, 2024.
  22. ^ "Padres agree to contract with Wade, non-tender four others". mlb.com. Retrieved November 23, 2024.
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