Jairo Cuevas
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Jairo Joel Cuevas (born January 24, 1984 in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic) is a pitcher
for the Kansas City Royals
.
Cuevas was originally signed as an undrafted free agent by the Atlanta Braves
on March 20, . Cuevas began his professional career in , playing at the rookie level. In his first season, he had a 2-3 record to got with a 2.77 ERA
. Cuevas stayed at the rookie level in , playing for the Danville Braves
. Making 10 starts in 12 games, he had a 6-1 record with a 1.91 ERA. He was also named to the Appalachian League
postseason All-Star team.
Cuevas advanced to Single-A in , playing for the Rome Braves
. His below average performance was marked by a 7-12 record with a 5.55 ERA. In , he played for the Single-A Myrtle Beach Pelicans
. In 25 games, all starts, he had a 6-12 record despite a 3.55 ERA.
On November 20, 2007, the Braves purchased his contract, protecting him from the Rule 5 Draft
.
On October 24, 2008, the Royals claimed Cuevas off waivers.
On November 26, 2008, the Braves claimed him off waivers from the Royals.
On December 10, 2008, the Royals reacquired him from the Braves. However, he was non-tendered 2 days later, and then re-signed to a minor league deal.
Jairo Joel Cuevas (born January 24, 1984 in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic) is a pitcher
Pitcher
In baseball, the pitcher is the player who throwsthe baseball from the pitcher's mound toward the catcher to begin each play, with the goal of retiring a batter, who attempts to either make contact with the pitched ball or draw a walk. In the numbering system used to record defensive plays, the...
for the Kansas City Royals
Kansas City Royals
The Kansas City Royals are a Major League Baseball team based in Kansas City, Missouri. The Royals are a member of the Central Division of Major League Baseball's American League. From 1973 to the present, the Royals have played in Kauffman Stadium...
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Cuevas was originally signed as an undrafted free agent by the Atlanta Braves
Atlanta Braves
The Atlanta Braves are a professional baseball club based in Atlanta, Georgia. The Braves are a member of the Eastern Division of Major League Baseball's National League. The Braves have played in Turner Field since 1997....
on March 20, . Cuevas began his professional career in , playing at the rookie level. In his first season, he had a 2-3 record to got with a 2.77 ERA
Earned run average
In baseball statistics, earned run average is the mean of earned runs given up by a pitcher per nine innings pitched. It is determined by dividing the number of earned runs allowed by the number of innings pitched and multiplying by nine...
. Cuevas stayed at the rookie level in , playing for the Danville Braves
Danville Braves
The Danville Braves are a minor league baseball team in Danville, Virginia, USA. They are an Advanced Rookie-level team in the Appalachian League and have been a farm team of the Atlanta Braves since 1993. The Braves play home games at American Legion Post 325 Field...
. Making 10 starts in 12 games, he had a 6-1 record with a 1.91 ERA. He was also named to the Appalachian League
Appalachian League
The Appalachian League is a Rookie-class minor league that began play in 1937 with one year of inactivity in 1956. From 1937 to 1962, it was a Class D League. Teams are located in the Appalachian regions of Virginia, North Carolina, West Virginia and Tennessee...
postseason All-Star team.
Cuevas advanced to Single-A in , playing for the Rome Braves
Rome Braves
The Rome Braves are a Class-A minor league affiliate of the Atlanta Braves. In 2003, the team, previously known as the Macon Braves, moved from Macon, Georgia, to Rome, Georgia, 60 miles northwest of Atlanta....
. His below average performance was marked by a 7-12 record with a 5.55 ERA. In , he played for the Single-A Myrtle Beach Pelicans
Myrtle Beach Pelicans
The Myrtle Beach Pelicans are a minor league baseball team in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. They are a Class A Advanced team in the Carolina League and the franchise is currently the farm team of the Texas Rangers. From their inaugural season until 2010, the Pelicans were an affiliate of the...
. In 25 games, all starts, he had a 6-12 record despite a 3.55 ERA.
On November 20, 2007, the Braves purchased his contract, protecting him from the Rule 5 Draft
Rule 5 draft
The Rule 5 draft is a Major League Baseball player draft that occurs each year in December, at the annual Winter Meeting of general managers. The Rule 5 draft aims to prevent teams from stockpiling too many young players on their minor league affiliate teams when other teams would be willing to...
.
On October 24, 2008, the Royals claimed Cuevas off waivers.
On November 26, 2008, the Braves claimed him off waivers from the Royals.
On December 10, 2008, the Royals reacquired him from the Braves. However, he was non-tendered 2 days later, and then re-signed to a minor league deal.