Michael Ynoa, Relief Pitcher

Date of Birth: 9/24/1991
Birthplace: Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic

Michael Ynoa, relief pitcher, first signed with the Oakland Athletics on July 2, 2008. He pitched in the Athletics' minor league system from 2010 through 2014. He had Tommy John surgery in August, 2010. He was primarily a starting pitcher from 2010 through 2013 and a relief pitcher only in 2014.

Ynoa was traded to the Chicago White Sox on December 9, 2014. He spent the entire 2015 season in the minors.

Ynoa pitched in 23 games with the White Sox in 2016. He had 1 win and no losses, 30 strikeouts to 17 walks, and a 3.00 ERA in 30.0 innings.

Ynoa pitched in 22 games with the White Sox in 2017. He had 1 win and no losses and a 5.90 ERA in 29.0 innings.

Ynoa was released by the White Sox on March 12, 2018. He didn't play professional baseball in 2018.

Ynoa signed a minor league contract with the Kansas City Royals on November 13, 2018. He was released on May 29, 2019. He spent the 2019 season in the minors.

Ynoa returned to the Athletics on a minor league contract on January 28, 2020. He played only in the Dominican Winter League in 2020.

Ynoa became a free agent on November 2, 2020. He signed a minor league contract with the Philadelphia Phillies on January 4, 2021. He was released on March 27th. He played only in the Dominican Winter League in 2021.

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