Roansy Contreras

{{Infobox baseball biography

|name = Roansy Contreras

|image = Roansy Contreras (51506259594) (cropped).jpg

|width = 250

|caption = Contreras with the Indianapolis Indians in 2021

|team = Baltimore Orioles

|number =

|position = Pitcher

|birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1999|11|7}}

|birth_place = Peralvillo, Dominican Republic

|bats = Right

|throws = Right

|debutleague = MLB

|debutdate = September 29

|debutyear = 2021

|debutteam = Pittsburgh Pirates

|statleague = MLB

|statyear = 2024 season

|stat1label = Win–loss record

|stat1value = 10–16

|stat2label = Earned run average

|stat2value = 4.72

|stat3label = Strikeouts

|stat3value = 201

|teams =

Pittsburgh Pirates ({{mlby|2021}}–{{mlby|2024}})
Los Angeles Angels ({{mlby|2024}})

}}

Roansy Contreras (born November 7, 1999) is a Dominican professional baseball pitcher in the Baltimore Orioles organization. He has previously played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Pittsburgh Pirates and Los Angeles Angels.

Career

=New York Yankees=

Contreras signed with the New York Yankees as an international free agent on July 2, 2016.{{Cite web|last=Badler|first=Ben|date=March 28, 2017|title=2016 International Reviews: New York Yankees|url=https://www.baseballamerica.com/stories/2016-international-reviews-new-york-yankees/|access-date=September 29, 2021|website=Baseball America}}{{cite web|last=Dykstra |first=Sam |url=https://www.milb.com/milb/news/new-york-yankees-roansy-contreras-leads-minor-league-pitchers-of-the-w-310507334 |title=New York Yankees' Roansy Contreras leads Minor League Pitchers of the Week |publisher=MiLB.com |date=September 3, 2019 |accessdate=February 2, 2021}} He split his professional debut season of 2017 between the DSL Yankees and the rookie–level GCL Yankees, going a combined 4–4 with a 4.02 ERA and 34 strikeouts over {{frac|53|2|3}} innings. Contreras split the 2018 season between the Low–A Staten Island Yankees and the Single–A Charleston RiverDogs, going a combined 0–2 with a 2.42 ERA and 60 strikeouts over {{frac|63|1|3}} innings. He returned to Charleston for the 2019 campaign, going 12–5 with a 3.33 ERA and 113 strikeouts over {{frac|132|1|3}} innings. He did not play in a game in 2020 due to the cancellation of the minor league season because of the COVID-19 pandemic.{{Cite web|title=2020 Minor League Baseball season cancelled|url=https://www.mlb.com/news/2020-minor-league-baseball-season-canceled|access-date=March 22, 2024|website=mlb.com|language=en}} On November 20, 2020, the Yankees added Contreras to their 40-man roster to protect him from the Rule 5 draft.{{cite web|last=Ladson |first=Bill |url=https://www.mlb.com/yankees/news/yankees-rule-5-draft-protection-2020 |title=Yankees give Rule 5 Draft protection to four prospects | New York Yankees |work=Mlb.com |date=November 20, 2020 |accessdate=February 2, 2021}}

=Pittsburgh Pirates=

On January 24, 2021, New York traded Contreras, Miguel Yajure, Maikol Escotto, and Canaan Smith-Njigba to the Pittsburgh Pirates in exchange for Jameson Taillon.{{cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/30771229/sources-new-york-yankees-acquire-pitcher-jameson-taillon-pittsburgh-pirates-four-prospects|title=Yankees land RHP Taillon in trade with Pirates|date=January 24, 2021|website=ESPN.com}} In June 2021, Contreras was selected to play in the All-Star Futures Game.{{Cite web|url=https://www.mlb.com/news/2021-futures-game-rosters|title=Futures Game rosters are STACKED|website=MLB.com}} He missed over two months from June 30 to September 1 with a right forearm strain.{{Cite web|last=Mackey|first=Jason|date=September 2, 2021|title=Return of Roansy Contreras a positive sign for Pirates' future|url=https://www.post-gazette.com/sports/pirates/2021/09/02/Pirates-Roansy-Contreras-return-Class-AA-Altoona-start-Akron-forearm-strain/stories/202109020129|access-date=September 29, 2021|website=Pittsburgh Post-Gazette}} He split the 2021 minor league season between the Double–A Altoona Curve and the Triple–A Indianapolis Indians, going a combined 3–2 with a 2.64 ERA and 82 strikeouts over 58 innings.{{Cite web|last=Crouse|first=Jake|date=September 28, 2021|title=No. 6 prospect Contreras to debut Wed.|url=https://www.mlb.com/news/roansy-contreras-expected-to-make-major-league-debut-for-pirates|access-date=September 29, 2021|website=MLB.com}}

On September 29, 2021, Contreras had his contract selected to the active roster, to make his MLB debut that night versus the Chicago Cubs.{{Cite web|last=Mackey|first=Jason|date=September 28, 2021|title=Roansy Contreras expected to make MLB debut Wednesday at PNC Park|url=https://www.post-gazette.com/sports/pirates/2021/09/28/Pirates-Roansy-Contreras-MLB-debut-Cubs-PNC-Park-pitcher-prospect-Taillon-trade/stories/202109280117|access-date=September 29, 2021|website=Pittsburgh Post-Gazette}} Contreras started the 2022 season in Triple-A Indianapolis, but on April 8, 2022, the Pirates recalled him from the minor leagues.{{Cite web |title=Sources: Pirates calling up Roansy Contreras from Class AAA Indianapolis |url=https://www.post-gazette.com/sports/pirates/2022/04/08/pittsburgh-pirates-calling-up-roansy-contreras-from-class-aaa-indianapolis/stories/202204080142 |access-date=April 9, 2022 |website=Pittsburgh Post-Gazette |language=en}} On April 14, Contreras earned his first major league win in a 9–4 victory over the Washington Nationals.{{Cite web|title=Bucs' No. 5 prospect beaming after 1st MLB win|url=https://www.mlb.com/news/roansy-contreras-earns-1st-major-league-win|access-date=February 2, 2023|website=mlb.com|language=en}} In 21 games for the club, he registered a 5–5 record and 3.79 ERA with 86 strikeouts across 95 innings of work.{{Cite web|title=Roansy Contreras - Stats - Pitching|url=https://www.fangraphs.com/players/roansy-contreras/22810/stats?position=P|access-date=March 22, 2024|website=fangraphs.com|language=en}}

In 2023, Contreras made 19 appearances (11 starts) for Pittsburgh, but struggled to a 3–7 record and 6.59 ERA with 55 strikeouts across {{fraction|68|1|3}} innings pitched.{{Cite web|title='Nothing's impossible': Contreras ready to compete for rotation spot in '24|url=https://www.mlb.com/news/roansy-contreras-looking-to-earn-rotation-spot-for-pirates|access-date=March 22, 2024|website=mlb.com|language=en}} Out of options entering the 2024 season, Contreras became a relief pitcher.{{Cite web|title=Roansy Contreras shifting to bullpen role the highlight among several Pirates moves|url=https://www.post-gazette.com/sports/pirates/2024/03/21/pittsburgh-mlb-news-roansy-contreras-bullpen-palacios-gonzales-triple-a/stories/202403210127|access-date=March 22, 2024|website=post-gazette.com|language=en}} In 12 outings, he registered a 4.41 ERA with 16 strikeouts across {{fraction|16|1|3}} innings pitched. On May 11, 2024, Contreras was designated for assignment following the promotion of Paul Skenes.{{cite news |last1=Hiles |first1=Noah |title=Pittsburgh Pirates designate Roansy Contreras for assignment |url=https://www.post-gazette.com/sports/pirates/2024/05/11/roansy-contreras-pittsburgh-pirates-mlb-news-cherington-skenes-nick-gonzales/stories/202405110059 |access-date=December 22, 2024 |work=Pittsburgh Post Gazette |date=May 31, 2024}}

=Los Angeles Angels=

On May 16, 2024, Contreras was traded to the Los Angeles Angels in exchange for cash considerations.{{cite news |last1=Murphy |first1=Brian |title=Angels trade for right-hander Roansy Contreras |url=https://www.mlb.com/news/roansy-contreras-traded-to-angels-from-pirates |access-date=July 4, 2024 |work=MLB.com |date=May 16, 2024}}{{cite news |title=Angels activate Luis Rengifo, acquire Roansy Contreras from Pirates |url=https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/40158734/angels-activate-luis-rengifo-acquire-roansy-contreras-pirates |access-date=July 4, 2024 |work=ESPN.com |date=May 16, 2024}} In 37 appearances for the Angels, Contreras compiled a 1–4 record and 2.33 ERA with 40 strikeouts and 2 saves across 52 innings of work.

=Baltimore Orioles=

On October 31, 2024, Contreras was claimed off waivers by the Texas Rangers.{{cite news |last1=Grant |first1=Evan |title=Texas Rangers claim pitcher Roansy Contreras off waivers from Los Angeles Angels |url=https://www.dallasnews.com/sports/rangers/2024/10/31/texas-rangers-claim-pitcher-roansy-contreras-off-waivers-from-los-angeles-angels/ |access-date=December 22, 2024 |work=Dallas Morning News |date=October 31, 2024}} He was designated for assignment following the signing of Nathan Eovaldi on December 12.{{cite news |last1=Grant |first1=Evan |title=Rangers make Nathan Eovaldi deal official, Roansy Contreras designated for assignment |url=https://www.dallasnews.com/sports/rangers/2024/12/12/rangers-make-nathan-eovaldi-deal-official-designate-roansy-contreras-for-assignment/ |access-date=December 22, 2024 |work=Dallas Morning News |date=December 12, 2024}} Contreras was claimed off waivers by the Cincinnati Reds on December 19{{cite news |last1=Stumpf |first1=Alex |title=Reds claim versatile righty Contreras from Rangers for bullpen mix |url=https://www.mlb.com/reds/news/reds-claim-roansy-contreras |access-date=December 22, 2024 |work=MLB.com |date=December 19, 2024}}{{cite news |last1=Wittenmeyer |first1=Gordon |title=Cincinnati Reds add pitching depth in claim of former top-100 prospect Roansy Contreras |url=https://www.cincinnati.com/story/sports/mlb/reds/2024/12/19/cincinnati-reds-claim-former-top-100-prospect-roansy-contreras-relief-pitcher-nl-central/77092332007/ |access-date=December 22, 2024 |work=Cincinnati Enquirer |date=December 19, 2024}} and then designated for assignment again on January 6, 2025.{{cite web|url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2025/01/reds-designate-roansy-contreras-for-assignment.html|title=Reds Designate Roansy Contreras For Assignment|first=Anthony|last=Franco|date=January 6, 2025|accessdate=January 6, 2025|work=MLB Trade Rumors}} Contreras was claimed off waivers once again on January 10, this time by the Baltimore Orioles.{{Cite web|title=Orioles Claim Roansy Contreras, Designate Liván Soto|url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2025/01/orioles-claim-roansy-contreras-designate-livan-soto.html|access-date=January 10, 2025|website=mlbtraderumors.com|date=January 10, 2025 |language=en}} He was designated for assignment by the Orioles on January 16.{{Cite web|title=Orioles Claim Jacob Amaya, Designate Roansy Contreras For Assignment|url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2025/01/orioles-claim-jacob-amaya-designate-roansy-contreras-for-assignment.html|access-date=January 16, 2025|website=mlbtraderumors.com|date=January 16, 2025 |language=en}} On January 23, Contreras was claimed off waivers by the New York Yankees.{{Cite web|title=Yankees Claim Roansy Contreras|url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2025/01/yankees-claim-roansy-contreras-waivers-orioles.html|access-date=January 23, 2025|website=mlbtraderumors.com|date=January 23, 2025 |language=en}} On February 7, Contreras was claimed back off waivers by the Orioles.{{Cite web |last=McDonald |first=Darragh |date=February 7, 2025 |title=Orioles Claim Roansy Contreras, Designate Daz Cameron |url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2025/02/orioles-claim-roansy-contreras-designate-daz-cameron.html |access-date=February 9, 2025 |website=MLB Trade Rumors |language=en-US}} He was designated for assignment once more on March 27.{{Cite web|title=Orioles Designate Roansy Contreras, Outright Matt Bowman|url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2025/03/orioles-designate-roansy-contreras-outright-matt-bowman.html|access-date=March 27, 2025|website=mlbtraderumors.com|date=March 27, 2025 |language=en}} Contreras cleared waivers and was sent outright to the Triple-A Norfolk Tides the same day.{{Cite web|title=Orioles Outright Roansy Contreras|url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2025/03/orioles-outright-roansy-contreras.html|access-date=March 29, 2025|website=mlbtraderumors.com|date=March 27, 2025 |language=en}}