Juan Minaya Stats
- Height / Weight
- 6' 4" / 210 lbs.
- Date of Birth (Age)
- 9/18/1990 (33)
- Experience
- 4
- College
- None
Juan Minaya Season Stats
Last 10 Games
Juan Minaya News
The Pittsburgh Pirates signed free-agent right-hander Juan Minaya to a minor-league deal on Saturday. The 32-year-old made six appearances out of the bullpen (9 2/3 innings) for the Minnesota Twins in 2022 and allowed six earned runs on eight hits while walking five and striking out 11. It took Minaya eight years to reach the majors after signing out of the Dominican Republic in 2008. In parts of six major-league seasons, he has a decent 3.69 ERA (4.08 FIP), 1.37 WHIP, 10 saves and 25.2 percent strikeout rate in 178 innings pitched (all in relief). Minaya might have a pretty decent shot at pitching in the big leagues for the rebuilding Pirates in 2023, but he won't be on the fantasy radar at all.
The Minnesota Twins selected the contract of Juan Minaya from St. Paul on Saturday night. The transaction adds depth to the bullpen, primarily with the collective absences of Derek Law (shoulder), Danny Coulombe (personal), and Randy Dobnak (finger). In four Major League appearances this season, the 30-year is currently sitting on a 4.26 ERA. It's probable he won't be with the big club long, so fantasy managers looking to fill a void should search elsewhere.
Chicago White Sox relief pitcher Nate Jones (arm) was placed on the 10-day disabled list Wednesday with a pronator muscle strain. Jones has struggled this year with a 4.01 ERA and four saves. There is currently not a timetable for Jones return, but he is expected to miss more than the minimum 10 days. Pitcher Juan Minaya has been recalled to take the place of Jones and can be avoided in all formats. Joakim Soria is now the unquestioned closer for the White Sox.