Dinelson Lamet

{{Infobox baseball biography

|name = Dinelson Lamet

|image = File:Dinelson Lamet pitching for the San Diego Padres in 2017 (Cropped).jpg

|width = 250

|caption = Lamet with the San Diego Padres in 2017

|team = El Águila de Veracruz

|number = 29

|position = Pitcher

|bats = Right

|throws = Right

|birth_date = {{birth date and age|1992|7|18}}

|birth_place = Santiago de los Caballeros, Dominican Republic

|debutdate = May 25

|debutyear = 2017

|debutteam = San Diego Padres

|debutleague = MLB

|statyear = 2024 season

|statleague = MLB

|stat1label = Win–loss record

|stat1value = 17–24

|stat2label = Earned run average

|stat2value = 4.63

|stat3label = Strikeouts

|stat3value = 474

|teams =

San Diego Padres ({{mlby|2017}}, {{mlby|2019}}–{{mlby|2022}})
Colorado Rockies ({{mlby|2022}}–{{mlby|2023}})
Boston Red Sox ({{mlby|2023}})
Los Angeles Dodgers ({{mlby|2024}})

|awards =

All-MLB Second Team (2020)

}}

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

Career

=San Diego Padres=

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.{{cite web|url=http://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/sports/padres/sd-sp-padres-lamet-20170524-story.html|title=Dinelson Lamet, once an unheralded prospect, arrives on major league stage|first=Dennis|last=Lin|work=The San Diego Union-Tribune|date=May 24, 2017|access-date=May 25, 2017}} The San Diego Padres signed him in June 2014 for a $100,000 signing bonus 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. In 2016, Lamet began the season with the Lake Elsinore Storm of the High-A California League.{{cite web|url=http://eastvillagetimes.com/2016/05/padres-minors-dinelson-lamet-name-remember/|title=Padres Minors: Dinelson Lamet- A Name to Remember|work=East Village Times|date=May 1, 2016|access-date=August 12, 2016|archive-date=July 14, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170714224813/http://eastvillagetimes.com/2016/05/padres-minors-dinelson-lamet-name-remember/|url-status=dead}}{{cite web|url=http://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/news/2016/may/14/padres-prospect-dinelson-lamet-scoreless-streak/|title=Dinelson Lamet streaking for Lake Elsinore|work=The San Diego Union-Tribune|date=May 14, 2016|access-date=August 12, 2016}}

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.{{cite web|title=Dinelson Lamet|url=http://www.milb.com/player/index.jsp?sid=t4904&player_id=659275#/career/R/pitching/2016/ALL|publisher=El Paso Chihuahuas|access-date=September 29, 2016}} He finished 2016 posting a 12–10 win–loss record with a 3.00 ERA. He returned to El Paso to start the 2017 season{{cite web|url=http://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/sports/padres/sd-sp-padres-minor-league-report-dinelson-lamet-20170513-story.html |title=Dinelson Lamet pitching his way into Padres' big league plans |work=The San Diego Union-Tribune |date=May 13, 2017 |access-date=May 25, 2017}} and made his major league debut on May 25 as the starting pitcher for the Padres against the New York Mets.{{cite web|url=http://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/sports/padres/sd-sp-padres-lamet-start-thursday-20170523-story.html |title=Padres prospect Dinelson Lamet to debut Thursday |work=The San Diego Union-Tribune |date=April 20, 2017 |access-date=May 25, 2017}} 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.{{cite web|url=https://www.baseball-reference.com/boxes/NYN/NYN201705250.shtml|title=San Diego Padres vs New York Mets Box Score: May 25, 2017|work=Baseball Reference|accessdate=April 1, 2024}} He made 21 starts in 2017 with a 9–12 record and 4.57 ERA.{{cite web|url=https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/gl.fcgi?id=lametdi01&t=p&year=2017|title=Dinelson Lamet 2017 Pitching Gamelogs|work=Baseball Reference|accessdate=April 1, 2024}}

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.{{Cite web|url=https://www.mlb.com/news/dinelson-lamet-to-have-tommy-john-surgery-c272083188|title=Lamet to undergo Tommy John surgery|website=MLB.com}} In 2019, he rehabbed for Lake Elsinore and El Paso before being activated from the injured list on July 4.{{cite web|url=https://www.mlb.com/news/dinelson-lamet-nears-return-to-padres|title=What Lamet's return means for San Diego|work=MLB.com|author=AJ Cassavell |date=July 3, 2019|access-date=July 4, 2019}} In 14 starts, he recorded an ERA of 4.07 with a record of 3–5. He struck out 105 batters in 73 innings.{{cite web|url=https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/gl.fcgi?id=lametdi01&t=p&year=2019|title=Dinelson Lamet 2019 Pitching Gamelogs|work=Baseball Reference|accessdate=April 1, 2024}} In the pandemic shortened 2020 season, Lamet finished with a 3–1 record and a 2.09 ERA, in 12 starts.{{cite web|url=https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/gl.fcgi?id=lametdi01&t=p&year=2020|title=Dinelson Lamet 2020 Pitching Gamelogs|work=Baseball Reference|accessdate=April 1, 2024}} However, he was unavailable for the playoffs due to a bicep injury.{{Cite web|title=Preller: Lamet, Clevinger won't need surgery|url=https://www.mlb.com/news/dinelson-lamet-mike-clevinger-will-avoid-surgery|access-date=2020-10-19|website=MLB.com|language=en}}

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.{{Cite web|url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2021/04/dinelson-lamet-leaves-start-with-right-forearm-tightness.html|title = Dinelson Lamet Leaves Start with Right Forearm Tightness| date=April 22, 2021 }} 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.{{cite web|url=https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/gl.fcgi?id=lametdi01&t=p&year=2021|title=Dinelson Lamet 2021 Pitching Gamelogs|work=Baseball Reference|accessdate=April 1, 2024}} In 2022, he worked entirely out of the bullpen, pitching {{fraction|12|1|3}} innings over 13 games with a 9.49 ERA.{{cite web|url=https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/l/lametdi01.shtml|title=Dinelson Lamet Statistics|work=Baseball Reference|accessdate=April 1, 2024}}

=Colorado Rockies=

On August 1, 2022, the Padres traded Lamet, Taylor Rogers, Esteury Ruiz and Robert Gasser to the Milwaukee Brewers in exchange for Josh Hader.{{Cite web|url=https://www.mlb.com/news/josh-hader-traded-to-padres|last=Cassavell|first=AJ|title=Padres acquire Hader from Crew in 5-player trade|website=MLB.com |date=August 1, 2022|accessdate=August 1, 2022}} 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.{{cite web | url=https://www.jsonline.com/story/sports/mlb/brewers/2022/08/03/brewers-dfa-pitcher-dinelson-lamet-after-acquiring-him-hader-trade/10225266002/ | title=Brewers designate pitcher Dinelson Lamet for assignment after acquiring him in Josh Hader trade }} Two days later, he was claimed off waivers by the Colorado Rockies.{{cite web | url=https://www.cbsnews.com/colorado/news/dinelson-lamets-colorado-rockies-pitcher-claimed-waivers/ | title=Pitcher Dinelson Lamet's eventful week continues with Rockies picking him up | website=CBS News | date=August 5, 2022 }} In 19 games down the stretch, he recorded a 4.05 ERA with 29 strikeouts in 20 innings of work.

In 2023, Lamet made 16 appearances (four starts) for Colorado, but struggled to an 11.57 ERA with 31 strikeouts in {{fraction|25|2|3}} innings pitched. He was designated for assignment on June 17{{cite news |title=Rockies send Dinelson Lamet to minors, recall Gavin Hollowell |url=https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/37869067/rockies-send-dinelson-lamet-minors-recall-gavin-hollowell |access-date=June 18, 2023 |agency=Reuters |work=ESPN.com |date=June 17, 2023}} and released on June 22.{{Cite web|title=Dinelson Lamet released by Rockies Thursday|url=https://www.fantasypros.com/mlb/news/405639/dinelson-lamet-released-by-rockies-thursday.php?amp|access-date=June 22, 2023|website=fantasypros.com|language=en}}

=Boston Red Sox =

On June 28, 2023, Lamet signed a minor-league contract with the Boston Red Sox organization{{Cite web|title=Red Sox's Dinelson Lamet: Inks minors deal with Boston|url=https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/news/red-soxs-dinelson-lamet-inks-minors-deal-with-boston/|access-date=June 28, 2023|website=cbssports.com|date=June 28, 2023 |language=en}} and was assigned to the Triple–A Worcester Red Sox where he posted a 3.72 ERA with 16 strikeouts in {{fraction|19|1|3}} innings pitched over three games.{{cite web|url=https://www.baseball-reference.com/register/player.fcgi?id=lamet-000din|title=Dinelson Lamet Minor & Winter League Statistics|work=Baseball Reference|accessdate=April 1, 2024}} 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.{{cite press release |url=https://www.mlb.com/press-release/press-release-red-sox-select-right-handed-pitcher-dinelson-lamet-to-active-major |title=Red Sox select right-handed pitcher Dinelson Lamet to active Major League roster |website=MLB.com |publisher=Boston Red Sox |date=August 7, 2023 |accessdate=August 7, 2023}} 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,{{cite news |url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2023/08/red-sox-dfa-dinelson-lamet-kyle-barraclough.html |title=Red Sox Designate Dinelson Lamet For Assignment |first=Steve |last=Adams |website=mlbtraderumors.com |date=August 9, 2023 |accessdate=August 10, 2023}} and later sent outright to Worcester on August 12.{{cite tweet |user=ByAndrewParker |number=1690524440080130052 |title=Dinelson Lamet has been outrighted to Triple-A Worcester. |date=August 12, 2023 |accessdate=August 12, 2023}} However, on August 14, Lamet rejected the assignment in favor of free agency.{{Cite web|title=Dinelson Lamet: Opts for free agency|url=https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/news/dinelson-lamet-opts-for-free-agency/amp/|access-date=August 15, 2023|website=cbssports.com|language=en}}

=Los Angeles Dodgers=

On February 3, 2024, Lamet signed a minor league contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers{{Cite web|url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2024/02/dodgers-sign-dinelson-lamet-to-minors-contract.html|title=Dodgers Sign Dinelson Lamet To Minors Contract|date=February 3, 2024|website=MLB Trade Rumors}} and was assigned to the Triple–A Oklahoma City Baseball Club to start the season.{{cite web|url=https://www.truebluela.com/2024/3/29/24114906/dodgers-oklahoma-city-roster-2024|title=Dodgers Triple-A affiliate Oklahoma City sets preliminary roster for 2024|first=Eric|last=Stephen|work=SB Nation|date=March 29, 2024|accessdate=March 29, 2024}} However, the Dodgers recalled him to the major leagues on April 1, before he had appeared in any minor league games.{{Cite web|url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2024/04/dodgers-to-select-dinelson-lamet.html|title=Dodgers To Select Dinelson Lamet|date=April 1, 2024|website=MLB Trade Rumors}} 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 {{fraction|4|1|3}} innings. Lamet was designated for assignment by the Dodgers on April 6{{Cite web|title=Dodgers Designate Dinelson Lamet For Assignment|url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2024/04/dodgers-designate-dinelson-lamet-for-assignment.html|access-date=April 6, 2024|website=mlbtraderumors.com|language=en}} and outrighted to Oklahoma City on April 8.{{cite web|url=https://www.milb.com/player/dinelson-lamet-659275|title=Dinelson Lamet Minor League Bio|work=milb.com|accessdate=April 8, 2024}} He pitched in nine games in the minors, with a 3–1 record and 4.82 ERA. Lamet triggered an opt–out clause in his contract and elected free agency on June 4.{{cite web|url=https://www.truebluela.com/2024/6/5/24170626/dodgers-minors-jeral-perez-chris-newell-jared-karros-dinelson-lamet|title=Dodgers minors: Rancho Cucamonga snaps 6-game losing streak|work=SB Nation|first=Eric|last=Stephen|date=June 5, 2024|accessdate=June 5, 2024}}

=Kansas City Royals=

On July 19, 2024, Lamet signed a minor league contract with the Kansas City Royals organization.{{Cite web|title=Royals Sign Dinelson Lamet To Minor League Deal|url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2024/07/royals-sign-dinelson-lamet.html|access-date=July 19, 2024|website=mlbtraderumors.com|date=July 19, 2024 |language=en}} In 10 starts for the Triple-A Omaha Storm Chasers, he compiled a 5-3 record and 4.81 ERA with 35 strikeouts across {{fraction|48|2|3}} innings pitched. Lamet elected free agency following the season on November 4.{{cite web|url=https://www.baseballamerica.com/stories/minor-league-free-agents-2024/|title=Minor League Free Agents 2024|work=Baseball America|date=November 6, 2024|accessdate=November 6, 2024|first=Matt|last=Eddy}}

=El Águila de Veracruz=

On February 27, 2025, Lamet signed with El Águila de Veracruz of the Mexican League.{{Cite web|title=El Águila: Dinelson Lamet refuerza pitcheo jarocho|url=https://www.milb.com/mexican/news/el-aguila-dinelson-lamet-refuerza-pitcheo-jarocho|access-date=February 28, 2025|website=milb.com|language=en}}