Dinelson Lamet

In this Spanish name, the first or paternal surname is Lamet and the second or maternal family name is Hernandez.
Dinelson Lamet
Lamet with the San Diego Padres in 2017
Kansas City Royals
Pitcher
Born: (1992-07-18) July 18, 1992 (age 32)
Santiago de los Caballeros, Dominican Republic
Bats: Right
Throws: Right
MLB debut
May 25, 2017, for the San Diego Padres
MLB statistics
(through April 5, 2024)
Win–loss record17–24
Earned run average4.63
Strikeouts474
Teams
Career highlights and awards

Dinelson Lamet Hernandez (born July 18, 1992) is a Dominican professional baseball pitcher in the Kansas City Royals organization. He has previously played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the San Diego Padres, Colorado Rockies, Boston Red Sox and Los Angeles Dodgers.

Career

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San Diego Padres

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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.[1] The San Diego Padres signed him in June 2014 for a $100,000 signing bonus[1] and 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] He finished 2016 posting a 12–10 win–loss record with a 3.00 ERA.[4] He returned to El Paso to start the 2017 season[5] and made his major league debut on May 25 as the starting pitcher for the Padres against the New York Mets.[6] He struck out the first batter he faced (Michael Conforto) and allowed one run in five innings with eight strikeouts to pick up the win.[7] He made 21 starts in 2017 with a 9–12 record and 4.57 ERA.[8]

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 entire 2018 season.[9] In 2019, he rehabbed for Lake Elsinore and El Paso before being activated from the injured list on July 4.[10] In 14 starts, he recorded an ERA of 4.07 with a record of 3–5. He struck out 105 batters in 73 innings.[11] In the pandemic shortened 2020 season, Lamet finished with a 3–1 record and a 2.09 ERA, in 12 starts.[12] However, he was unavailable for the playoffs due to a bicep injury.[13]

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.[14] 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.[15] In 2022, he worked entirely out of the bullpen, pitching 12+1⁄3 innings over 13 games with a 9.49 ERA.[16]

Colorado Rockies

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On August 1, 2022, the Padres traded Lamet, Taylor Rogers, Esteury Ruiz and Robert Gasser to the Milwaukee Brewers in exchange for Josh Hader.[17] However, he was designated for assignment two days later; the Brewers president of baseball operations, David Stearns, said "the roster fit became a little tougher" after the team made subsequent transactions at the August 2 trade deadline.[18] Two days later, he was claimed off waivers by the Colorado Rockies.[19] In 19 games down the stretch, he recorded a 4.05 ERA with 29 strikeouts in 20 innings of work.[16]

In 2023, Lamet made 16 appearances (four starts) for Colorado, but struggled to an 11.57 ERA with 31 strikeouts in 25+2⁄3 innings pitched.[16] He was designated for assignment on June 17[20] and released on June 22.[21]

Boston Red Sox

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On June 28, 2023, Lamet signed a minor-league contract with the Boston Red Sox organization[22] and was assigned to the Triple–A Worcester Red Sox where he posted a 3.72 ERA with 16 strikeouts in 19+1⁄3 innings pitched over three games.[23] On August 7, the Red Sox selected his contract and added him to their major-league roster, with the intent of using him as a reliever.[24] 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,[25] and later sent outright to Worcester on August 12.[26] However, on August 14, Lamet rejected the assignment in favor of free agency.[27]

Los Angeles Dodgers

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On February 3, 2024, Lamet signed a minor league contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers[28] and was assigned to the Triple–A Oklahoma City Baseball Club to start the season.[29] However, the Dodgers recalled him to the major leagues on April 1, before he had appeared in any minor league games.[30] On April 3, Lamet picked up his first career save against the San Francisco Giants. In three appearances for Los Angeles, he logged a 2.08 ERA with three strikeouts across 4+1⁄3 innings. Lamet was designated for assignment by the Dodgers on April 6[31] and outrighted to Oklahoma City on April 8.[32] He pitched in nine games in the minors, with a 3–1 record and 4.82 ERA.[4] Lamet triggered an opt–out clause in his contract and elected free agency on June 4.[33]

Kansas City Royals

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On July 19, 2024, Lamet signed a minor league contract with the Kansas City Royals organization.[34]

References

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  1. ^ a b c 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. Archived from the original on July 14, 2017. Retrieved August 12, 2016.
  3. ^ "Dinelson Lamet streaking for Lake Elsinore". The San Diego Union-Tribune. May 14, 2016. Retrieved August 12, 2016.
  4. ^ a b c "Dinelson Lamet". El Paso Chihuahuas. Retrieved September 29, 2016.
  5. ^ "Dinelson Lamet pitching his way into Padres' big league plans". The San Diego Union-Tribune. May 13, 2017. Retrieved May 25, 2017.
  6. ^ "Padres prospect Dinelson Lamet to debut Thursday". The San Diego Union-Tribune. April 20, 2017. Retrieved May 25, 2017.
  7. ^ "San Diego Padres vs New York Mets Box Score: May 25, 2017". Baseball Reference. Retrieved April 1, 2024.
  8. ^ "Dinelson Lamet 2017 Pitching Gamelogs". Baseball Reference. Retrieved April 1, 2024.
  9. ^ "Lamet to undergo Tommy John surgery". MLB.com.
  10. ^ AJ Cassavell (July 3, 2019). "What Lamet's return means for San Diego". MLB.com. Retrieved July 4, 2019.
  11. ^ "Dinelson Lamet 2019 Pitching Gamelogs". Baseball Reference. Retrieved April 1, 2024.
  12. ^ "Dinelson Lamet 2020 Pitching Gamelogs". Baseball Reference. Retrieved April 1, 2024.
  13. ^ "Preller: Lamet, Clevinger won't need surgery". MLB.com. Retrieved October 19, 2020.
  14. ^ "Dinelson Lamet Leaves Start with Right Forearm Tightness". April 22, 2021.
  15. ^ "Dinelson Lamet 2021 Pitching Gamelogs". Baseball Reference. Retrieved April 1, 2024.
  16. ^ a b c "Dinelson Lamet Statistics". Baseball Reference. Retrieved April 1, 2024.
  17. ^ Cassavell, AJ (August 1, 2022). "Padres acquire Hader from Crew in 5-player trade". MLB.com. Retrieved August 1, 2022.
  18. ^ "Brewers designate pitcher Dinelson Lamet for assignment after acquiring him in Josh Hader trade".
  19. ^ "Pitcher Dinelson Lamet's eventful week continues with Rockies picking him up". CBS News. August 5, 2022.
  20. ^ "Rockies send Dinelson Lamet to minors, recall Gavin Hollowell". ESPN.com. Reuters. June 17, 2023. Retrieved June 18, 2023.
  21. ^ "Dinelson Lamet released by Rockies Thursday". fantasypros.com. Retrieved June 22, 2023.
  22. ^ "Red Sox's Dinelson Lamet: Inks minors deal with Boston". cbssports.com. June 28, 2023. Retrieved June 28, 2023.
  23. ^ "Dinelson Lamet Minor & Winter League Statistics". Baseball Reference. Retrieved April 1, 2024.
  24. ^ "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.
  25. ^ Adams, Steve (August 9, 2023). "Red Sox Designate Dinelson Lamet For Assignment". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved August 10, 2023.
  26. ^ @ByAndrewParker (August 12, 2023). "Dinelson Lamet has been outrighted to Triple-A Worcester" (Tweet). Retrieved August 12, 2023 – via Twitter.
  27. ^ "Dinelson Lamet: Opts for free agency". cbssports.com. Retrieved August 15, 2023.
  28. ^ "Dodgers Sign Dinelson Lamet To Minors Contract". MLB Trade Rumors. February 3, 2024.
  29. ^ Stephen, Eric (March 29, 2024). "Dodgers Triple-A affiliate Oklahoma City sets preliminary roster for 2024". SB Nation. Retrieved March 29, 2024.
  30. ^ "Dodgers To Select Dinelson Lamet". MLB Trade Rumors. April 1, 2024.
  31. ^ "Dodgers Designate Dinelson Lamet For Assignment". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved April 6, 2024.
  32. ^ "Dinelson Lamet Minor League Bio". milb.com. Retrieved April 8, 2024.
  33. ^ Stephen, Eric (June 5, 2024). "Dodgers minors: Rancho Cucamonga snaps 6-game losing streak". SB Nation. Retrieved June 5, 2024.
  34. ^ "Royals Sign Dinelson Lamet To Minor League Deal". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved July 19, 2024.
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