Dinelson Lamet
Lamet with the San Diego Padres in 2017
Free agent
Pitcher
Born: (1992-07-18) July 18, 1992
Santiago de los Caballeros, Dominican Republic
Bats: Right
Throws: Right
MLB debut
May 25, 2017, for the San Diego Padres
MLB statistics
(through 2023 season)
Win–loss record17–24
Earned run average4.66
Strikeouts471
Teams
Career highlights and awards

Dinelson Lamet Hernandez (born July 18, 1992) is a Dominican professional baseball pitcher who is a free agent. He has previously played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the San Diego Padres, Colorado Rockies, and Boston Red Sox.

Career

San Diego Padres (2014–2022)

An international free agent, Lamet agreed to a contract with the Philadelphia Phillies in 2012, but a problem with his documentation prevented the deal from being completed. The San Diego Padres signed Lamet in June 2014 for a $100,000 signing bonus. He made his professional debut in the Dominican Summer League (DSL) with the DSL Padres, and pitched to a 2.99 earned run average (ERA) for the Fort Wayne TinCaps of the Single-A Midwest League in 2015.[1] In 2016, Lamet began the season with the Lake Elsinore Storm of the High-A California League.[2][3]

The Padres promoted Lamet to the San Antonio Missions of the Double-A Texas League and then to the El Paso Chihuahuas of the Triple-A Pacific Coast League.[4] Lamet finished 2016 posting a 12–10 win–loss record with a 3.00 ERA.[5] He returned to El Paso to start the 2017 season.[6] Lamet made his major league debut on May 25.[7] After being named to the Padres' Opening Day roster in 2018, Lamet injured the ulnar collateral ligament (UCL) in the elbow of his throwing arm. He underwent Tommy John surgery and missed the 2018 season.[8]

In 2019, Lamet played for Lake Elsinore and El Paso before being activated from the injured list on July 4.[9] In 14 starts, Lamet recorded an ERA of 4.07 with a record of 3–5. He struck out 105 batters in 73 innings. In 2020, Lamet finished the season with a 3–1 record and a 2.09 ERA, in 12 starts. However, he was unavailable for the playoffs due to a bicep injury.[10]

After spending the beginning of the 2021 season recovering from a UCL sprain, Lamet made his season debut as the starting pitcher against the Milwaukee Brewers on April 21. However, he was removed from the start after two innings and 29 pitches after experiencing right forearm tightness.[11] Lamet pitched in 22 games in the 2021 season, only nine of which were starts. He recorded a 4.40 ERA and 57 strikeouts in 47 innings.

Milwaukee Brewers (2022)

On August 1, 2022, the Padres traded Lamet, Taylor Rogers, Esteury Ruiz, and Robert Gasser to the Milwaukee Brewers for Josh Hader.[12] The Brewers designated Lamet for assignment on August 3; Brewers general manager said "the roster fit became a little tougher" after the team made subsequent transactions at the August 2 trade deadline.[13]

Colorado Rockies (2022–2023)

On August 5, 2022, the Colorado Rockies claimed Lamet off of waivers.[14] In 19 games down the stretch, he recorded a 4.05 ERA with 29 strikeouts in 20.0 innings of work.

In 2023, Lamet made 16 appearances (4 starts) for Colorado, but struggled immensely to an 11.57 ERA with 31 strikeouts in 25+2⁄3 innings pitched. On June 17, 2023, Lamet was designated for assignment after Gavin Hollowell was recalled from Triple–A.[15] He was released on June 22.[16]

Boston Red Sox (2023–present)

On June 28, 2023, Lamet signed a minor-league contract with the Boston Red Sox organization.[17] In three games for the Triple–A Worcester Red Sox, he posted a 3.72 ERA with 16 strikeouts in 19+1⁄3 innings pitched. On August 7, the Red Sox selected Lamet's contract, adding him to their major-league roster, with the intent of using him as a reliever.[18] Lamet's struggles in the major leagues continued, as he made his Red Sox debut the next day against the Kansas City Royals, pitching two innings, giving up three runs and striking out one. He was designated for assignment the next day,[19] and later sent outright to Worcester on August 12.[20] However, on August 14, Lamet rejected the assignment in favor of free agency.[21]

References

  1. ↑ Lin, Dennis (May 24, 2017). "Dinelson Lamet, once an unheralded prospect, arrives on major league stage". The San Diego Union-Tribune. Retrieved May 25, 2017.
  2. ↑ "Padres Minors: Dinelson Lamet- A Name to Remember". East Village Times. May 1, 2016. Retrieved August 12, 2016.
  3. ↑ "Dinelson Lamet streaking for Lake Elsinore". The San Diego Union-Tribune. May 14, 2016. Retrieved August 12, 2016.
  4. ↑ "Dinelson Lamet". El Paso Chihuahuas. Retrieved September 29, 2016.
  5. ↑ "Dinelson Lamet Stats, Highlights, Bio — MiLB.com Stats — The Official Site of Minor League Baseball". Retrieved November 19, 2016.
  6. ↑ "Dinelson Lamet pitching his way into Padres' big league plans". The San Diego Union-Tribune. May 13, 2017. Retrieved May 25, 2017.
  7. ↑ "Padres prospect Dinelson Lamet to debut Thursday". The San Diego Union-Tribune. April 20, 2017. Retrieved May 25, 2017.
  8. ↑ "Lamet to undergo Tommy John surgery". MLB.com.
  9. ↑ AJ Cassavell (July 3, 2019). "What Lamet's return means for San Diego". MLB.com. Retrieved July 4, 2019.
  10. ↑ "Preller: Lamet, Clevinger won't need surgery". MLB.com. Retrieved October 19, 2020.
  11. ↑ "Dinelson Lamet Leaves Start with Right Forearm Tightness". April 22, 2021.
  12. ↑ Cassavell, AJ (August 1, 2022). "Padres acquire Hader from Crew in 5-player trade". MLB.com. Retrieved August 1, 2022.
  13. ↑ "Brewers designate pitcher Dinelson Lamet for assignment after acquiring him in Josh Hader trade".
  14. ↑ "Pitcher Dinelson Lamet's eventful week continues with Rockies picking him up". CBS News. August 5, 2022.
  15. ↑ "Rockies send Dinelson Lamet to minors, recall Gavin Hollowell". ESPN.com. Reuters. June 17, 2023. Retrieved June 18, 2023.
  16. ↑ "Dinelson Lamet released by Rockies Thursday". fantasypros.com. Retrieved June 22, 2023.
  17. ↑ "Red Sox's Dinelson Lamet: Inks minors deal with Boston". cbssports.com. June 28, 2023. Retrieved June 28, 2023.
  18. ↑ "Red Sox select right-handed pitcher Dinelson Lamet to active Major League roster". MLB.com (Press release). Boston Red Sox. August 7, 2023. Retrieved August 7, 2023.
  19. ↑ Adams, Steve (August 9, 2023). "Red Sox Designate Dinelson Lamet For Assignment". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved August 10, 2023.
  20. ↑ @ByAndrewParker (August 13, 2023). "Dinelson Lamet has been outrighted to Triple-A Worcester" (Tweet). Retrieved August 12, 2023 – via Twitter.
  21. ↑ "Dinelson Lamet: Opts for free agency". cbssports.com. Retrieved August 15, 2023.
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