Rey Navarro

For other people with similar names, see Ray Navarro and Ray Nazarro.
Rey Navarro
Navarro with the Omaha Storm Chasers in 2013
Second baseman
Born: (1989-12-22) December 22, 1989 (age 35)
Caguas, Puerto Rico
Batted: Switch
Threw: Right
MLB debut
April 24, 2015, for the Baltimore Orioles
Last MLB appearance
May 20, 2015, for the Baltimore Orioles
MLB statistics
Batting average.276
Home runs1
Runs batted in3
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Teams

Reynaldo Navarro (born December 22, 1989) is a Puerto Rican former professional baseball second baseman. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) with the Baltimore Orioles in 2015.

Career

Arizona Diamondbacks

Navarro was drafted by the Arizona Diamondbacks in the third round of the 2007 Major League Baseball Draft out of the Puerto Rico Baseball Academy.

Kansas City Royals

In 2010, he was traded to the Kansas City Royals for Carlos Rosa.[1] Prior to the 2014 season he signed with the Cincinnati Reds.[2]

Baltimore Orioles

Navarro signed a major league contract with the Baltimore Orioles on November 26, 2014.[3] He was called up to the major leagues on April 24, 2015. He collected his first major league hit, a double, and run during his debut.[4] The very next game he went 3–5 with his first big-league RBI, to help the Orioles defeat the Red Sox, 18–7.[5] On May 13, 2015, in a game against the Toronto Blue Jays, Navarro hit his first major league home run off of relief pitcher Brett Cecil.[6] He was designated for assignment on December 14.

Los Angeles Angels

On December 23, 2015, the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim claimed Navarro off waivers. He was sent outright to Triple-A Salt Lake Bees on November 18.

Navarro re–signed with the Angels on a minor league contract on November 23, 2016.[7] He played in 126 games for the Triple–A Salt Lake Bees, batting .279/.342/.380 with seven home runs and 82 RBI. Navarro elected free agency following the season on November 6, 2017.[8]

Seattle Mariners

On January 16, 2018, Navarro signed a minor league deal with the Seattle Mariners.[9] He was released on April 27, 2018.

Sugar Land Skeeters

On May 8, 2018, Navarro signed with the Sugar Land Skeeters of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball. In 3 games he went 6-11 (.546) with 2 home runs and 3 RBIs.

New York Yankees

On May 11, 2018, Navarro signed a minor league contract with the New York Yankees.[10] After a brief stint with the Double–A Trenton Thunder, he was promoted to the Triple–A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders, for whom he play the remainder of the season, hitting .242/.285/.409 with 10 home runs and 28 RBI. Navarro elected free agency following the season on November 2.[11]

Somerset Patriots

On April 15, 2019, Navarro signed with the Somerset Patriots of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball. He became a free agent following the season. In 83 games he hit .272/.340/.612 with 5 home runs, 24 RBIs and 2 stolen bases.

References

  1. ^ "BaseballAmerica.com: Majors: Trade Central: D'Backs, Royals Exchange Mid-Level Prospects". baseballamerica.com. May 2, 2010. Retrieved January 22, 2015.
  2. ^ "Northwest Arkansas Naturals - Northwest Arkansas Naturals News". Northwest Arkansas Naturals. Retrieved January 22, 2015.
  3. ^ "School of Roch: Orioles sign Rey Navarro to major league deal". MASNsports. Retrieved January 22, 2015.
  4. ^ Kubatko, Roch. "Orioles set to recall Rey Navarro (O's lose 7-6)". MASNsports.com. Retrieved January 4, 2019.
  5. ^ Young, Tyler (April 26, 2015). "O's 18, Red Sox 7: You get a hit and you get a hit". Camdenchat.com. Retrieved January 4, 2019.
  6. ^ "Blue Jays vs. Orioles Box Score - 05/13/15". Mlb.com. Retrieved January 4, 2019.
  7. ^ Todd, Jeff (November 23, 2016). "Minor MLB Transactions: 11/23/16". Mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved November 23, 2016.
  8. ^ "Minor League Free Agents 2017". baseballamerica.com. November 7, 2017. Retrieved March 23, 2024.
  9. ^ "Non-Roster Invitees". Seattle Mariners. Archived from the original on April 17, 2014. Retrieved January 4, 2019.
  10. ^ Ashmore, Mike (May 11, 2018). "The New York Yankees have signed infielder Rey Navarro from the independent Atlantic League's Sugar Land Skeeters. He reached the big leagues with the Baltimore Orioles in 2015". Twitter. Retrieved January 4, 2019.
  11. ^ "Minor League Free Agents 2018". baseballamerica.com. November 6, 2018. Retrieved April 30, 2024.