Dylan Floro

{{Infobox baseball biography

|name = Dylan Floro

|image = Dylan Floro pitching, March 31, 2023 (2) (cropped).jpg

|caption = Floro with the Marlins in 2023

|team = Athletics

|number =

|position = Pitcher

|birth_date = {{birth date and age|1990|12|27}}

|birth_place = Merced, California, U.S.

|bats = Left

|throws = Right

|debutleague = MLB

|debutdate = July 7

|debutyear = 2016

|debutteam = Tampa Bay Rays

|statyear = 2024 season

|statleague = MLB

|stat1label = Win–loss record

|stat1value = 32–26

|stat2label = Earned run average

|stat2value = 3.49

|stat3label = Strikeouts

|stat3value = 355

|stat4label = Saves

|stat4value = 32

|teams =

Tampa Bay Rays ({{mlby|2016}})
Chicago Cubs ({{mlby|2017}})
Cincinnati Reds ({{mlby|2018}})
Los Angeles Dodgers ({{mlby|2018}}–{{mlby|2020}})
Miami Marlins ({{mlby|2021}}–{{mlby|2023}})
Minnesota Twins ({{mlby|2023}})
Washington Nationals ({{mlby|2024}})
Arizona Diamondbacks ({{mlby|2024}})

|awards =

World Series champion ({{wsy|2020}})

}}

Dylan Lee Floro (born December 27, 1990) is an American professional baseball pitcher in the Athletics organization. He has previously played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Tampa Bay Rays, Chicago Cubs, Cincinnati Reds, Los Angeles Dodgers, Miami Marlins, Minnesota Twins, Washington Nationals, and Arizona Diamondbacks. He played college baseball for the Cal State Fullerton Titans. Floro was drafted by the Rays in the 13th round of the 2012 MLB draft, and made his MLB debut in 2016.

Amateur career

Floro attended Buhach Colony High School in Atwater, California. During his high school career he had a 33–5 win–loss record.{{cite web|url=http://www.mercedsunstar.com/incoming/article3243249.html|title=The Intimidator: Baseball Player of the Year Floro was virtually unhittable in 4 years|work=mercedsunstar|access-date=May 2, 2015}}

He was drafted by the Tampa Bay Rays in the 20th round of the 2009 Major League Baseball draft but did not sign and attended California State University Fullerton to play college baseball.{{cite web|url=http://www.mercedsunstar.com/incoming/article3242744.html|title=Buhach Colony's Floro drafted by Tampa Bay in 20th round|work=mercedsunstar|access-date=May 2, 2015}} He played for the Titans from 2010 to 2012. During his career he went 21–8 with a 3.29 earned run average (ERA) and 178 strikeouts. In 2011, he played collegiate summer baseball for the Hyannis Harbor Hawks of the Cape Cod Baseball League.{{cite web|url=http://pointstreak.com/baseball/player.html?playerid=142759&seasonid=532 |title=#22 Dylan Floro - Profile |publisher=pointstreak.com |access-date=September 25, 2019}}

Professional career

=Tampa Bay Rays=

Floro was again drafted by the Rays, this time in the 13th round of the 2012 MLB draft.{{cite journal|url=http://www.fullertontitans.com/sports/m-basebl/spec-rel/060612aaa.html|title=Floro Taken by Rays in MLB Draft|website=fullertontitans.com|access-date=May 2, 2015|date=June 6, 2012}} This time he signed with the Rays and made his professional debut that season with the Hudson Valley Renegades. Pitching for the Bowling Green Hot Rods and Charlotte Stone Crabs in 2013, Floro went 11–2 with a 1.77 ERA and was named the Rays Minor League Pitcher of the Year.{{cite web|url=http://m.rays.mlb.com/news/article/61009046/rays-announce-2013-minor-league-award-winners|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150203031616/http://m.rays.mlb.com/news/article/61009046/rays-announce-2013-minor-league-award-winners|url-status=dead|archive-date=February 3, 2015|title=Rays announce 2013 Minor League award winners|work=Tampa Bay Rays|access-date=May 2, 2015}} In 2014, he pitched for the Double-A Montgomery Biscuits. In 2015, he pitched for the Triple-A Durham Bulls and was 9–12 with a 5.02 ERA.{{cite web|url=http://www.milb.com/player/index.jsp?player_id=571670#/career/R/pitching/2017/ALL|title=Dylan Floro Stats, Highlights, Bio - MiLB.com Stats - The Official Site of Minor League Baseball|website=MiLB.com}}

Floro was called up to the Major Leagues on July 6, 2016.{{Cite web |url=http://web.tampabay.com/blogs/rays/dylan-floro-got-news-of-his-call-up-by-rays-in-quite-the-style/2284391 |title=Dylan Floro got news of his call-up by Rays in quite the style |access-date=July 7, 2016 |archive-date=July 8, 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160708124053/http://web.tampabay.com/blogs/rays/dylan-floro-got-news-of-his-call-up-by-rays-in-quite-the-style/2284391 |url-status=dead }} He made his major league debut on July 7 against the Angels. In 2016 with the Rays he was 0–1 with a 4.20 ERA.{{cite web|url=https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/f/florody01.shtml|title=Dylan Floro Stats - Baseball-Reference.com|website=Baseball-Reference.com}}

=Chicago Cubs=

Floro was waived by the Rays and claimed by the Chicago Cubs on January 17, 2017.{{Cite web|url=http://m.cubs.mlb.com/roster/transactions/2017/01|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170203040544/http://m.cubs.mlb.com/roster/transactions/2017/01|url-status=dead|archive-date=February 3, 2017|title=Transactions|website=Chicago Cubs|access-date=January 17, 2017}} Floro was designated for assignment following the acquisition of Eddie Butler on February 1.{{cite web|url=http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2017/02/rockies-trade-eddie-butler-cubs.html|title=Cubs Acquire Eddie Butler, Designate Dylan Floro For Assignment|last=Adams|first=Steve|work=mlbtraderumors.com|date=February 1, 2017|access-date=February 1, 2017}} He cleared waivers and was assigned to the Triple–A Iowa Cubs on February 4.{{cite web|url=http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2017/02/minor-mlb-transactions-2417.html|title=Minor MLB Transactions: 2/4/17|last=Polishuk|first=Mark|work=mlbtraderumors.com|date=February 4, 2017|access-date=February 4, 2017}} The Cubs promoted Floro to the major leagues on May 8.{{cite web|url=http://www.csnchicago.com/chicago-cubs/cubs-send-jason-heyward-disabled-list-add-dylan-floro-triple|title=Cubs send Jason Heyward to disabled list|date=May 8, 2017}} In 2017 with the Cubs he was 0–0 with a 6.52 ERA.

=Los Angeles Dodgers=

Floro was claimed off waivers by the Los Angeles Dodgers on August 4, 2017. He pitched in 8 games for the Triple–A Oklahoma City Dodgers and was 0–1 with a 5.56 ERA. On August 18, Floro was designated for assignment by Los Angeles following the acquisition of Curtis Granderson.{{cite web|url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2017/08/dodgers-claim-dylan-floro.html|title=Dodgers Claim Dylan Floro|first=Jeff|last=Todd|work=MLB Trade Rumors|date=August 4, 2017|access-date=August 4, 2017}}{{cite web|url=https://www.truebluela.com/2017/8/18/16172744/curtis-granderson-trade-dodgers-mets-surprise-depth-depth-depth-more-depth|title=Dodgers trade for Curtis Granderson|work=SB Nation|first=Eric|last=Stephen|date=August 18, 2017|access-date=August 19, 2017}}

=Cincinnati Reds=

On January 3, 2018, Floro signed a minor league contract with the Cincinnati Reds.{{cite web|title=Reds' Dylan Floro: Signs with Cincinnati|url=https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/news/reds-dylan-floro-signs-with-cincinnati/|author=RotoWire Staff|website=CBSSports.com|date=January 3, 2018}} He had his contract purchased on April 13, 2018. In 25 appearances, he was 3–2 in {{frac|36|1|3}} innings.

=Los Angeles Dodgers (second stint)=

File:Dylan Floro 7 24 18 (cropped).jpg

Floro was traded back to the Dodgers on July 4, 2018 (along with Zach Neal and international bonus pool space) in exchange for James Marinan and Aneurys Zabala.{{cite web|url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2018/07/dodgers-acquire-dylan-floro-zach-neal-from-reds.html|title=Dodgers Acquire Dylan Floro, Zach Neal From Reds|work=MLB Trade Rumors|first=Mark|last=Polishuk|date=July 4, 2018|access-date=July 4, 2018}} After being acquired, Floro posted strong numbers for the remainder of the season, posting an ERA of 1.63 in 29 games. He was the losing pitcher in Game 4 of the 2018 World Series.{{cite web|url=https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/f/florody01.shtml|title=Dylan Floro Statistics & History|work=Baseball Reference}}

In 2019, he appeared in 46.2 innings over 50 games for the Dodgers, with a 4.24 ERA and a record of 5–3.

In the pandemic-shortened 2020 season, he was 3–0 with a 2.59 ERA in 24.1 innings over 25 games. He pitched in one game in the 2020 NLDS, two games in the 2020 NLCS and three games in the 2020 World Series, allowing five runs in {{fraction|5|1|3}} innings. However, the Dodgers won the championship, giving him his first World Series ring.

=Miami Marlins=

On February 12, 2021, the Dodgers traded Floro to the Miami Marlins in exchange for Alex Vesia and Kyle Hurt.{{cite web|url=https://www.mlb.com/news/press-release-miami-marlins-acquire-rhp-dylan-floro-from-los-angeles-dodgers|title=Miami Marlins acquire RHP Dylan Floro from Los Angeles Dodgers|work=mlb.com|date=February 12, 2021|accessdate=February 12, 2021}} In 68 appearances out of the bullpen, he accumulated a 6–6 record and 2.81 ERA with 62 strikeouts and 15 saves across 64 innings pitched.{{Cite web|title=Dylan Floro 2021 pitching Stats Per Game - MLB|url=https://www.espn.com/mlb/player/gamelog/_/id/33852/year/2021/category/pitching|access-date=August 10, 2024|website=espn.com|language=en}}

Floro made 56 relief outings for Miami in 2022, compiling a 3.02 ERA with 48 strikeouts and 10 saves over {{fraction|53|2|3}} innings of work.{{Cite web|title=Dylan Floro 2021 pitching Stats Per Game - MLB|url=https://www.espn.com/mlb/player/gamelog/_/id/33852/year/2021/category/pitching|access-date=August 10, 2024|website=espn.com|language=en}} On November 18, 2022, Floro signed a one-year, $3.9 million contract with the Marlins, avoiding arbitration.{{cite web|url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2022/11/players-avoiding-arbitration-11-18-22.html|title=Players Avoiding Arbitration: 11/18/22|work=MLB Trade Rumors|date=November 18, 2022|accessdate=November 18, 2022}}

Floro made 43 appearances for the Marlins in 2023, registering a 3–5 record and 4.54 ERA with 41 strikeouts across {{fraction|39|2|3}} innings pitched.{{Cite web|url=https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/f/florody01.shtml|title=Dylan Floro Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Rookie Status & More|website=Baseball-Reference.com}}

=Minnesota Twins=

On July 26, 2023, Floro was traded to the Minnesota Twins in exchange for Jorge López.{{Cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/38077089/twins-acquire-rhp-dylan-floro-marlins-rhp-jorge-lopez|title=Twins, Marlins swap relievers Lopez and Floro|date=July 26, 2023|website=ESPN.com}} In 19 games for the Twins, he posted a 5.29 ERA with 22 hits and 17 strikeouts in 17.0 innings of work. On September 26, Floro was designated for assignment following Brock Stewart's activation from the injured list.{{citation|url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2023/09/twins-to-activate-brock-stewart-designate-dylan-floro-for-assignment.html|last=Morgenstern|first=Leo|title=Twins Activate Brock Stewart, Designate Dylan Floro For Assignment|work=MLB Trade Rumors|date=September 26, 2023 }} He was released on September 29.

=Washington Nationals=

On December 12, 2023, Floro signed a one-year contract with the Washington Nationals for $2.25 million plus incentives.{{Cite web |last=Camereto |first=Jessica |date=December 13, 2023 |title=Nationals add Senzel to play 3B, sign reliever Floro |url=https://www.mlb.com/news/nick-senzel-nationals-agree-to-deal |access-date=2024-06-28 |website=MLB.com}} In 51 relief outings for Washington in 2024, Floro recorded a 2.06 ERA with 40 strikeouts across {{fraction|52|1|3}} innings pitched.{{Cite web|title=Diamondbacks add slugger Josh Bell, reliever Dylan Floro to fortify roster for stretch run|url=https://sactownsports.com/mlb-san-francisco-giants-dakota-jordan-sign-2024-draft/|access-date=July 31, 2024|website=kstp.com|date=July 30, 2024 |language=en}}

=Arizona Diamondbacks=

On July 30, 2024, the Nationals traded Floro to the Arizona Diamondbacks in exchange for Andrés Chaparro.{{cite web|url=https://www.si.com/mlb/dodgers/former-dodgers-reliever-traded-to-nl-west-rival-01j42y1j0m3b|first=Ricardo|last=Sandoval|title=Former Dodgers Reliever Traded to NL West Rival|website=SI.com|date=July 30, 2024 }} In 15 appearances for the Diamondbacks, he struggled to a 9.37 ERA with 8 strikeouts across {{fraction|16|1|3}} innings pitched. Floro was designated for assignment by Arizona on September 15.{{cite news |title=Diamondbacks place RHP Paul Sewald (neck) on 15-day IL |url=https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/41276512/diamondbacks-place-rhp-paul-sewald-neck-15-day-il |access-date=September 16, 2024 |work=ESPN.com |date=September 15, 2024}} He was released by the Diamondbacks organization on September 17.{{Cite web|title=Diamondbacks Release Dylan Floro|url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2024/09/diamondbacks-release-dylan-floro.html|access-date=September 23, 2024|website=mlbtraderumors.com|date=September 18, 2024 |language=en}}

=Athletics=

On February 20, 2025, Floro signed a minor league contract with the Athletics.{{Cite web|title=Athletics Sign Dylan Floro To Minor League Deal|url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2025/02/athletics-sign-dylan-floro.html|access-date=February 20, 2025|website=mlbtraderumors.com|language=en}}

Personal life

Floro and his wife, Amber, married in 2015 and have two daughters.{{Cite web|url=https://www.mlb.com/player/dylan-floro-571670|title=Dylan Floro Stats, Fantasy & News|website=MLB.com}}