José Arredondo
Encyclopedia
José Juan Arredondo is a Major League Baseball
relief pitcher
with the Cincinnati Reds
.
on May 14, , at Angel Stadium
in Anaheim, California
. He surrendered a home run
to Nick Swisher
, the first batter he ever faced.
Arredondo earned his first career victory
on May 26, 2008, against the Detroit Tigers
in Anaheim, throwing two perfect innings of relief in an Angels' 1-0 12-inning victory. On June 28, he pitched in relief of Jered Weaver
and combined with Weaver to not allow a hit against the Los Angeles Dodgers
, but still lost the game 1-0. This was only the fourth time an eight-inning no-hitter
had ever been lost due to the home team winning the game, and the first as a combined no-hitter. Because the Angels did not pitch nine innings, it is not officially considered a no-hitter.
Arredondo finished the season with a 10-2 record and a 1.62 ERA. He was considered to be a potential closer until the Angels signed Brian Fuentes
.
, on June 10. Soon after, an MRI revealed a sprained ligament in his elbow.
After a few sporadic appearances in July and August for the Angels, the Angels management asked Arredondo to train at the team's camp in Arizona in case he was needed for the playoffs. "Arredondo chose not to, heading home to the Dominican instead," Orange County Register's Bill Plunkett reported. "It was a decision Reagins admitted 'surprised' if not disappointed the organization." His history of elbow injury and behavior issues, "seriously dented his standing with the Angels," wrote Plunkett, "and calls into question his future with the organization."
On December 10, 2009, the Angels announced that Arredondo would have Tommy John
elbow reconstruction and would miss the entire 2010 season. Just two days later, on December 12, the Angels announced they would not offer Arredondo a contract for 2010.
. He underwent Tommy John surgery (UCL reconstruction) in February and spent the summer of 2010 training at the Reds' facility in Goodyear, Arizona. On July 23, 2010, the Reds purchased the contract of Arredondo and placed him on the 60 day DL
after designating Corky Miller
for assignment.
was optioned for the first time in his career to free up the spot for Arredondo. Arredondo posted a 3.04 ERA through his first 24 games, despite having control problems early on and walking 22 batters in his first 24 games. After pitching on July 6 against the Cardinals, Arredondo had forearm pain in his right arm. He was unavailable in the final series before the All-Star break, and on July 15 he was placed on the DL, retroactive to July 7. The Reds recalled lefty Jeremy Horst. On July 29, in his first career major league at bat
, Arredóndo, after pitching a perfect 13th against the Giants
, singled to set up Edgar Rentería
's game-ending hit.
Major League Baseball
Major League Baseball is the highest level of professional baseball in the United States and Canada, consisting of teams that play in the National League and the American League...
relief pitcher
Relief pitcher
A relief pitcher or reliever is a baseball or softball pitcher who enters the game after the starting pitcher is removed due to injury, ineffectiveness, fatigue, ejection, or for other strategic reasons, such as being substituted by a pinch hitter...
with the Cincinnati Reds
Cincinnati Reds
The Cincinnati Reds are a Major League Baseball team based in Cincinnati, Ohio. They are members of the National League Central Division. The club was established in 1882 as a charter member of the American Association and joined the National League in 1890....
.
Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim
Arredondo was signed as a non-drafted free agent by the Angels on June 25, 2002.2008 season
Arredondo made his major league debut against the Chicago White SoxChicago White Sox
The Chicago White Sox are a Major League Baseball team located in Chicago, Illinois.The White Sox play in the American League's Central Division. Since , the White Sox have played in U.S. Cellular Field, which was originally called New Comiskey Park and nicknamed The Cell by local fans...
on May 14, , at Angel Stadium
Angel Stadium of Anaheim
Angel Stadium of Anaheim is a modern-style ballpark located in Anaheim, California. It is the home ballpark to Major League Baseball's Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim of the American League, and was previously home to the NFL's Los Angeles Rams...
in Anaheim, California
Anaheim, California
Anaheim is a city in Orange County, California. As of the 2010 United States Census, the city population was about 365,463, making it the most populated city in Orange County, the 10th most-populated city in California, and ranked 54th in the United States...
. He surrendered a home run
Home run
In baseball, a home run is scored when the ball is hit in such a way that the batter is able to reach home safely in one play without any errors being committed by the defensive team in the process...
to Nick Swisher
Nick Swisher
Nicholas Thompson "Nick" Swisher is an outfielder for the New York Yankees. Swisher is a switch hitter who throws left-handed....
, the first batter he ever faced.
Arredondo earned his first career victory
Win (baseball)
In professional baseball, there are two types of decisions: a win and a loss . In each game, one pitcher on the winning team is awarded a win and one pitcher on the losing team is given a loss in their respective statistics. These pitchers are collectively known as the pitchers of record. Only...
on May 26, 2008, against the Detroit Tigers
Detroit Tigers
The Detroit Tigers are a Major League Baseball team located in Detroit, Michigan. One of the American League's eight charter franchises, the club was founded in Detroit in as part of the Western League. The Tigers have won four World Series championships and have won the American League pennant...
in Anaheim, throwing two perfect innings of relief in an Angels' 1-0 12-inning victory. On June 28, he pitched in relief of Jered Weaver
Jered Weaver
Jered David Weaver , is a Major League Baseball starting pitcher for the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim...
and combined with Weaver to not allow a hit against the Los Angeles Dodgers
Los Angeles Dodgers
The Los Angeles Dodgers are a professional baseball team based in Los Angeles, California. The Dodgers are members of Major League Baseball's National League West Division. Established in 1883, the team originated in Brooklyn, New York, where it was known by a number of nicknames before becoming...
, but still lost the game 1-0. This was only the fourth time an eight-inning no-hitter
No-hitter
A no-hitter is a baseball game in which one team has no hits. In Major League Baseball, the team must be without hits during the entire game, and the game must be at least nine innings. A pitcher who prevents the opposing team from achieving a hit is said to have "thrown a no-hitter"...
had ever been lost due to the home team winning the game, and the first as a combined no-hitter. Because the Angels did not pitch nine innings, it is not officially considered a no-hitter.
Arredondo finished the season with a 10-2 record and a 1.62 ERA. He was considered to be a potential closer until the Angels signed Brian Fuentes
Brian Fuentes
Brian Christopher Fuentes is a Major League Baseball relief pitcher who currently plays for the Oakland Athletics. Previously, he played for the Seattle Mariners, the Colorado Rockies, the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim, and the Minnesota Twins...
.
2009 season
Although Arredondo came off a stellar 2008 rookie season, he struggled in spring training with diminished velocity and poor control. Following a rough start to the 2009 season, Arredondo was optioned to the Angels' Triple-A affiliate, the Salt Lake BeesSalt Lake Bees
The Salt Lake Bees are a Pacific Coast League minor league baseball team based in Salt Lake City, Utah. The Bees serve as the Triple-A affiliate of Major League Baseball's Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim. They play their home games at Spring Mobile Ballpark, known to fans as the Apiary, which was...
, on June 10. Soon after, an MRI revealed a sprained ligament in his elbow.
After a few sporadic appearances in July and August for the Angels, the Angels management asked Arredondo to train at the team's camp in Arizona in case he was needed for the playoffs. "Arredondo chose not to, heading home to the Dominican instead," Orange County Register's Bill Plunkett reported. "It was a decision Reagins admitted 'surprised' if not disappointed the organization." His history of elbow injury and behavior issues, "seriously dented his standing with the Angels," wrote Plunkett, "and calls into question his future with the organization."
On December 10, 2009, the Angels announced that Arredondo would have Tommy John
Tommy John surgery
Tommy John surgery, known in medical practice as ulnar collateral ligament reconstruction, is a surgical procedure in which a ligament in the medial elbow is replaced with a tendon from elsewhere in the body...
elbow reconstruction and would miss the entire 2010 season. Just two days later, on December 12, the Angels announced they would not offer Arredondo a contract for 2010.
2010
On January 22, 2010, Arredondo signed a minor league contract with the Cincinnati RedsCincinnati Reds
The Cincinnati Reds are a Major League Baseball team based in Cincinnati, Ohio. They are members of the National League Central Division. The club was established in 1882 as a charter member of the American Association and joined the National League in 1890....
. He underwent Tommy John surgery (UCL reconstruction) in February and spent the summer of 2010 training at the Reds' facility in Goodyear, Arizona. On July 23, 2010, the Reds purchased the contract of Arredondo and placed him on the 60 day DL
Disabled list
In Major League Baseball, the disabled list is a method for teams to remove their injured players from the roster in order to summon healthy players.-General guidelines:...
after designating Corky Miller
Corky Miller
Corky Abraham Phillip Miller is a Major League Baseball catcher. His real given name is Corky and he was given two middle names .-College career:...
for assignment.
2011
Arredondo was with the Reds during spring training, but was placed on the 15-day DL to start the season so he could fully recover from his Tommy John surgery. He began his rehab assignment on April 11, and was activated from the DL on May 14. Mike LeakeMike Leake
Michael Raymond Leake , is a Major League Baseball pitcher for the Cincinnati Reds. He bats and throws right-handed...
was optioned for the first time in his career to free up the spot for Arredondo. Arredondo posted a 3.04 ERA through his first 24 games, despite having control problems early on and walking 22 batters in his first 24 games. After pitching on July 6 against the Cardinals, Arredondo had forearm pain in his right arm. He was unavailable in the final series before the All-Star break, and on July 15 he was placed on the DL, retroactive to July 7. The Reds recalled lefty Jeremy Horst. On July 29, in his first career major league at bat
At bat
In baseball, an at bat or time at bat is used to calculate certain statistics, including batting average, on base percentage, and slugging percentage. It is a more restricted definition of a plate appearance...
, Arredóndo, after pitching a perfect 13th against the Giants
San Francisco Giants
The San Francisco Giants are a Major League Baseball team based in San Francisco, California, playing in the National League West Division....
, singled to set up Edgar Rentería
Edgar Rentería
Edgar Enrique Rentería Herazo , nicknamed "The Barranquilla Baby," is a Colombian professional baseball shortstop. He throws and bats right-handed. Previously, he has played for the Florida Marlins, the St...
's game-ending hit.