Alex Colomé

{{Infobox baseball biography

| name = Alex Colomé

| image = File:Alex Colome (34275984435) (Cropped).jpg

| image_size = 275px

| caption = Colomé with the Tampa Bay Rays in 2017

| team = Free agent

| number =

| position = Pitcher

| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1988|12|31}}

| birth_place = Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic

| bats = Right

| throws = Right

| debutleague = MLB

| debutdate = May 30

| debutyear = 2013

| debutteam = Tampa Bay Rays

| statyear = 2023 season

| statleague = MLB

| stat1label = Win–loss record

| stat1value = 34–35

| stat2label = Earned run average

| stat2value = 3.36

| stat3label = Strikeouts

| stat3value = 477

| stat4label = Saves

| stat4value = 159

| teams =

Tampa Bay Rays ({{mlby|2013}}–{{mlby|2018}})
Seattle Mariners ({{mlby|2018}})
Chicago White Sox ({{mlby|2019}}–{{mlby|2020}})
Minnesota Twins ({{mlby|2021}})
Colorado Rockies ({{mlby|2022}})
Chicago White Sox ({{mlby|2023}})

|awards=

All-Star (2016)
AL saves leader (2017)

}}

Alexander Manuel Colomé Pérez (born December 31, 1988) is a Dominican professional baseball pitcher who is a free agent. He has previously played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Tampa Bay Rays, Seattle Mariners, Minnesota Twins, Colorado Rockies, and Chicago White Sox.

Professional career

=Tampa Bay Rays=

At age eighteen, Colomé signed with the Tampa Bay Devil Rays as an amateur free agent in March 2007. The Rays added him to their 40-man roster on November 18, 2011.{{Cite web |last=Chastain |first=Bill |date=November 18, 2011 |title=Colome, Rodriguez, Vogt added to Rays' roster |url=http://tampabay.rays.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20111118&content_id=26002480&vkey=news_tb&c_id=tb |access-date=March 25, 2014 |website=MLB.com |archive-date=December 3, 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131203020136/http://tampabay.rays.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20111118&content_id=26002480&vkey=news_tb&c_id=tb |url-status=dead }}

The Rays promoted Colomé to the major leagues on May 29, 2013.{{Cite web |last=Topkin |first=Marc |date=May 29, 2013 |title=Colome called up to help bolster bullpen |url=http://www.tampabay.com/blogs/rays/colome-called-up-to-help-bolster-bullpen/2123663 |access-date=March 25, 2014 |publisher=Tampa Bay Times |archive-date=August 5, 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160805093624/http://www.tampabay.com/blogs/rays/colome-called-up-to-help-bolster-bullpen/2123663 |url-status=dead }} He started 3 games, posting a 2.25 earned run average (ERA).

On March 24, 2014, Colomé was suspended 50 games for failing a random drug test.{{Cite web |date=March 24, 2014 |title=Rays' Alex Colome banned 50 games |url=https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/10665983/tampa-bay-rays-pitcher-alex-colome-gets-50-game-drug-ban |access-date=March 25, 2014 |website=ESPN.com |agency=Associated Press}} Colome ended the year 2–0 with a 2.66 ERA in 5 games, 3 of which were starts. Colomé saw his first significant playing time in 2015, most of it due to a switch to the bullpen, where he finished with 43 appearances and a 3.94 ERA.{{citation needed|date=July 2017}}

In 2016, Colomé was named the full-time closer for the Rays due to an injury to Brad Boxberger. He kept the role as closer. He finished the season with 37 saves, fourth in the AL, and ended the season with a 1.91 ERA.{{Cite web |date=March 24, 2014 |title=Alex Colome Stats |url=https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/c/colomal01.shtml |access-date=March 16, 2017 |website=Baseball Reference |publisher=BaseballReference.com}} Colome was also selected to his first career All-Star game.

In 2017, Colomé became the sixth player in franchise history to reach 40 saves in a season;{{Cite web |title=Sortable Player Stats |url=http://tampabay.rays.mlb.com/stats/sortable.jsp?c_id=tb#sortColumn=sv§ionType=sp&playerType=ALL&statType=pitching&season=&season_type=SINGLE&game_type='R'&elem=%5Bobject+Object%5D&tab_level=child&click_text=Sortable+Player+pitching&league_code='MLB'&page=1&ts=1504460894212&split=&timeframe= |access-date=September 3, 2017 |website=Tampa Bay Rays |language=en |archive-date=April 28, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200428084917/http://tampabay.rays.mlb.com/stats/sortable.jsp?c_id=tb#sortColumn=sv§ionType=sp&playerType=ALL&statType=pitching&season=&season_type=SINGLE&game_type='R'&elem=%5Bobject+Object%5D&tab_level=child&click_text=Sortable+Player+pitching&league_code='MLB'&page=1&ts=1504460894212&split=&timeframe= |url-status=dead }} he ended the season with 47 saves, which led the major leagues.{{Cite web |title=Alex Colome Stats {{!}} Baseball-Reference.com |url=https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/c/colomal01.shtml |access-date=October 13, 2017 |website=Baseball-Reference.com |language=en}}

=Seattle Mariners=

On May 25, 2018, the Rays traded Colomé and outfielder Denard Span to the Seattle Mariners in exchange for minor leaguers Andrew Moore and Tommy Romero.{{Cite web |last=Johns |first=Greg |date=May 25, 2018 |title=Mariners acquire Colome, Span from Rays: Club sends out young arms Moore, Romero in deal to bolster depth |url=https://www.mlb.com/news/alex-colome-denard-span-traded-to-mariners/c-278282934 |access-date=May 25, 2018 |website=MLB.com}}

=Chicago White Sox (first stint)=

On November 30, 2018, the Mariners traded Colomé to the Chicago White Sox in exchange for Omar Narváez.{{Cite web |title=White Sox acquire Colome for Narvaez |url=https://www.mlb.com/whitesox/news/white-sox-acquire-alex-colome-from-mariners/c-301305946 |access-date=November 30, 2018 |website=MLB}} He made 62 relief outings for Chicago in 2019, registering a 4-5 record and 2.80 ERA with 55 strikeouts and 30 saves across 61 innings pitched.{{Cite web|title=Alex Colome 2019 pitching Stats Per Game - MLB|url=https://www.espn.com/mlb/player/gamelog/_/id/31255/year/2019/category/pitching|access-date=January 19, 2025|website=espn.com|language=en}}

With the 2020 Chicago White Sox, Colomé appeared in 21 games, compiling a 2–0 record with 0.81 ERA and 16 strikeouts in {{fraction|22|1|3}} innings pitched.{{Cite web|url=https://www.mlb.com/player/alex-colome-517008|title=Alex Colomé Stats, Fantasy & News|website=MLB.com }}

=Minnesota Twins=

On February 12, 2021, Colomé officially signed a one-year, $5 million contract with the Minnesota Twins.{{Cite web|url=https://www.startribune.com/alex-colome-twins-reach-deal/600018620/|title = Bullpen makeover: Twins reach deal with former White Sox closer Colome| website=Star Tribune | date=February 4, 2021 }} In 67 relief appearances for Minnesota, he compiled a 4-4 record and 4.15 ERA with 58 strikeouts and 17 saves across 65 innings pitched.

=Colorado Rockies=

On March 17, 2022, Colomé officially signed a one-year, $4.1 million contract with the Colorado Rockies.{{Cite web|url=https://www.mlb.com/rockies/news/alex-colome-rockies-deal|title=Colomé inks deal with Rox to fortify bullpen|first=Thomas|last=Harding|work=MLB.com|date=March 17, 2022|access-date=March 17, 2022}} Colomé appeared in 53 games for the Rockies, but struggled to a 2–7 record and 5.74 ERA with four saves and 32 strikeouts in 47.0 innings pitched.

=Chicago White Sox (second stint)=

On January 27, 2023, Colomé signed a minor league contract with the Washington Nationals organization.{{Cite web|title=Nationals' Alex Colome: Gets NRI deal from Nats|url=https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/news/nationals-alex-colome-gets-nri-deal-from-nats/|access-date=2023-01-27|website=cbssports|date=January 27, 2023 |language=en}} He was released by the Nationals on March 29.{{cite web | url=https://www.milb.com/transactions/2023-03-29 | title=Transactions }}

On April 7, 2023, Colomé signed a minor league contract with the Chicago White Sox organization.{{Cite web|title=White Sox's Alex Colome: Receives minor-league deal|url=https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/news/white-soxs-alex-colome-receives-minor-league-deal/|access-date=April 7, 2023|website=cbssports.com|date=April 7, 2023 |language=en}} He made 8 appearances for the Triple-A Charlotte Knights, registering a 2.25 ERA with 7 strikeouts and 1 save in 8.0 innings pitched. On May 2, Colomé had his contract selected to the active roster.{{cite web|title=White Sox's Alex Colome: Added to roster|url=https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/news/white-soxs-alex-colome-added-to-roster/amp/|access-date=2023-05-02|website=cbssports.com|language=en}} He made 4 appearances for the White Sox, surrendering 2 runs in 3.0 innings of work. On May 10, Colomé was designated for assignment following the promotion of Jake Marisnick.{{cite web|title=White Sox's Alex Colome: Designated for assignment|url=https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/news/white-soxs-alex-colome-designated-for-assignment/|access-date=2023-05-10|website=cbssports.com|date=May 10, 2023 |language=en}} He cleared waivers and was sent outright to Charlotte on May 12.{{cite web|title=White Sox's Alex Colome: Outrighted to Triple-A|url=https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/news/white-soxs-alex-colome-outrighted-to-triple-a/|access-date=2023-05-13|website=cbssports.com|date=May 12, 2023 |language=en}} Colomé was released by the White Sox organization on August 3.{{cite web | url=https://www.milb.com/charlotte-knights/roster/transactions/chicago-white-sox | title=Transactions }}

=Saraperos de Saltillo=

On February 23, 2024, Colomé signed with the Saraperos de Saltillo of the Mexican League.{{Cite web|title=El Ligamayorista Alex Colomé Refuerza El Pitcheo De Relevo Corto De Saraperos|url=https://saraperos.com.mx/el-ligamayorista-alex-colome-refuerza-el-pitcheo-de-relevo-corto-de-saraperos/|access-date=March 3, 2024|website=saraperos.com.mx|date=February 23, 2024 |language=en}} In 19 games for Saltillo, he posted a 5.29 ERA with 14 strikeouts and 8 saves across 17 innings pitched. On June 4, Colomé was released by the Saraperos.{{Cite web|title=LMB: Movimientos en listas de reserva - 4 de junio de 2024|url=https://www.milb.com/mexican/news/lmb-movimientos-en-listas-de-reserva-4-de-mayo-de-2024|access-date=June 6, 2024|website=Minor League Baseball|language=en}}

=Sultanes de Monterrey=

On June 5, 2024, Colomé was claimed off waivers by the Sultanes de Monterrey of the Mexican League.{{Cite web|title=LMB: Movimientos en listas de reserva - 5 de junio de 2024|url=https://www.milb.com/mexican/news/lmb-movimientos-en-listas-de-reserva-5-de-junio-de-2024|access-date=June 6, 2024|website=Minor League Baseball|language=en}} In 21 games for Monterrey, he logged a 1–2 record and 4.67 ERA with 15 strikeouts across {{fraction|17|1|3}} innings pitched. Colomé was released by the Sultanes on September 21.{{Cite web|title=LMB: Movimientos en listas de reserva - 21 de septiembre de 2024|url=https://www.milb.com/mexican/news/lmb-movimientos-en-listas-de-reserva-21-de-septiembre-de-2024|access-date=November 12, 2024|website=Minor League Baseball|language=en}}

Personal life

Colomé is the nephew of former Rays reliever Jesús Colomé.{{Cite web |last=Topkin |first=Marc |date=May 30, 2013 |title=Some things to know about tonight's starter: Alex Colome |url=http://www.tampabay.com/blogs/rays/some-things-to-know-about-tonights-starter-alex-colome/2123821 |access-date=March 25, 2014 |publisher=Tampa Bay Times |archive-date=March 25, 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140325014630/http://www.tampabay.com/blogs/rays/some-things-to-know-about-tonights-starter-alex-colome/2123821 |url-status=dead }}