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*[[Washington Nationals]] ({{mlby|2017}})
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*[[Milwaukee Brewers]] ({{mlby|2018}}–{{mlby|2019}})
*[[Milwaukee Brewers]] ({{mlby|2018}}–{{mlby|2019}})
}}<templatestyles src="Module:Infobox/styles.css"></templatestyles><table class="infobox ib-baseball-bio vcard"><tr><th colspan="2" class="infobox-above fn" style="background-color:#DCDCDC;color:#000000;"><span class="note">Matt Albers</span><templatestyles src="Module:Infobox/styles.css"></templatestyles></th></tr><tr><td colspan="2" class="infobox-image">[[File:Matt_Albers_on_May_1,_2016.jpg|frameless]]<div class="infobox-caption">Albers pitching for the [[2016 Chicago White Sox season|Chicago White Sox in 2016]]</div></td></tr><tr><td colspan="2" class="infobox-full-data">'''[[Pitcher]]'''</td></tr><tr><td colspan="2" class="infobox-full-data">'''Born:''' <span style="display:none"> (<span class="bday">1983-01-20</span>) </span>January 20, 1983<span class="noprint ForceAgeToShow"> (age&nbsp;39)</span><br />[[Houston]], [[Texas]]</td></tr><tr><td colspan="2" class="infobox-full-data"><div class="ib-baseball-bio-batsthrows"><div>'''Batted:''' Left</div><div>'''Threw:''' Right</div></div></td></tr><tr style="background-color:#DCDCDC;color:#000000;"><th colspan="2" class="infobox-header">MLB debut</th></tr><tr><td colspan="2" class="infobox-full-data">July 25,&nbsp;2006,&nbsp;for the&nbsp;Houston Astros</td></tr><tr style="background-color:#DCDCDC;color:#000000;"><th colspan="2" class="infobox-header">Last MLB appearance</th></tr><tr><td colspan="2" class="infobox-full-data">September 28,&nbsp;2019,&nbsp;for the&nbsp;Milwaukee Brewers</td></tr><tr style="background-color:#DCDCDC;color:#000000;"><th colspan="2" class="infobox-header">MLB statistics</th></tr><tr><th scope="row" class="infobox-label" style="text-align:right; width:50%; padding-right:0.5em;">[[Win–loss record (pitching)|Win–loss record]]</th><td class="infobox-data" style="width:50%; padding-left:0.5em;">47–48</td></tr><tr><th scope="row" class="infobox-label" style="text-align:right; width:50%; padding-right:0.5em;">[[Earned run average]]</th><td class="infobox-data" style="width:50%; padding-left:0.5em;">4.35</td></tr><tr><th scope="row" class="infobox-label" style="text-align:right; width:50%; padding-right:0.5em;">[[Strikeout|Strikeouts]]</th><td class="infobox-data" style="width:50%; padding-left:0.5em;">571</td></tr><tr style="display:none"><th colspan="2"></th></tr><tr style="background-color:#DCDCDC;color:#000000;"><th colspan="2" class="infobox-header">Teams</th></tr><tr class="ib-baseball-bio-teams"><td colspan="2" class="infobox-full-data">
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* [[Houston Astros]] ([[2006 Major League Baseball season|2006]]–[[2007 Major League Baseball season|2007]])
* [[Baltimore Orioles]] ([[2008 Major League Baseball season|2008]]–[[2010 Major League Baseball season|2010]])
* [[Boston Red Sox]] ([[2011 Major League Baseball season|2011]]–[[2012 Major League Baseball season|2012]])
* [[Arizona Diamondbacks]] ([[2012 Major League Baseball season|2012]])
* [[Cleveland Indians]] ([[2013 Major League Baseball season|2013]])
* [[Houston Astros]] ([[2014 Major League Baseball season|2014]])
* [[Chicago White Sox]] ([[2015 Major League Baseball season|2015]]–[[2016 Major League Baseball season|2016]])
* [[Washington Nationals]] ([[2017 Major League Baseball season|2017]])
* [[Milwaukee Brewers]] ([[2018 Major League Baseball season|2018]]–[[2019 Major League Baseball season|2019]])
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'''Matthew James Albers''' (born January 20, 1983) is an [[Americans|American]] former [[professional baseball]] [[pitcher]]. He played in [[Major League Baseball]] (MLB) for the [[Houston Astros]], [[Baltimore Orioles]], [[Boston Red Sox]], [[Arizona Diamondbacks]], [[Cleveland Indians]], [[Chicago White Sox]], [[Washington Nationals]], and [[Milwaukee Brewers]].
'''Matthew James Albers''' (born January 20, 1983) is an [[Americans|American]] former [[professional baseball]] [[pitcher]]. He played in [[Major League Baseball]] (MLB) for the [[Houston Astros]], [[Baltimore Orioles]], [[Boston Red Sox]], [[Arizona Diamondbacks]], [[Cleveland Indians]], [[Chicago White Sox]], [[Washington Nationals]], and [[Milwaukee Brewers]].


==High school career==
==High school career==
In 2001, Matthew James Albers graduated from [[William P. Clements High School]] in [[Sugar Land, Texas]]. The [[Houston Astros]] selected Albers in the 23rd round of the [[2001 Major League Baseball Draft|2001 MLB Draft]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/history/draft/draft.jsp|title=MLB Draft History|website=Major League Baseball|language=en|access-date=2019-01-15}}</ref>
In 2001, Albers graduated from [[William P. Clements High School]] in [[Sugar Land, Texas]]. That year, the [[Houston Astros]] selected him in the 23rd round (686th overall) of the [[2001 Major League Baseball Draft|2001 MLB Draft]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=MLB Draft History|url=https://www.mlb.com/draft/tracker/2001/all/round/23|url-status=live|access-date=January 15, 2019|website=[[MLB.com]]|language=en}}</ref>


==Professional career==
==Professional career==
===Minor leagues===
===Minor leagues===
Albers made his professional debut in 2002 with the Rookie-level [[Martinsville Astros]], going 2–3 with a 5.13 [[earned run average]] (ERA) in 13 starts.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|title=Matt Albers Minor & Fall Leagues Statistics & History|url=https://www.baseball-reference.com/register/player.fcgi?id=albers001mat|url-status=live|access-date=January 21, 2022|website=[[Baseball-Reference.com]]|language=en}}</ref> He then spent the next three seasons climbing up the Single-A ranks, spending a season each with the [[Tri-City ValleyCats]], [[Lexington Legends]] and [[Salem Avalanche]].<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|title=Matt Albers Minor & Fall Leagues Statistics & History|url=https://www.baseball-reference.com/register/player.fcgi?id=albers001mat|url-status=live|access-date=January 21, 2022|website=[[Baseball-Reference.com]]|language=en}}</ref> Albers started the 2006 season with the [[Corpus Christi Hooks]] of the [[Class AA]] [[Texas League]], posting a 10–2 [[win–loss record (pitching)|win–loss record]] with a 2.17 ERA in 19 starts.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|title=Matt Albers Minor & Fall Leagues Statistics & History|url=https://www.baseball-reference.com/register/player.fcgi?id=albers001mat|url-status=live|access-date=January 21, 2022|website=[[Baseball-Reference.com]]|language=en}}</ref>
Albers started the 2006 season with the [[Corpus Christi Hooks]] of the [[Class AA]] [[Texas League]], where Matt had a 10–2 [[win–loss record (pitching)|win–loss record]] with a 2.17 [[earned run average]] (ERA).{{citation needed|date=January 2018}}


===Houston Astros===
===Houston Astros===
In late July 2006, the Astros called him up to the major leagues. Matthew James Albers pitched a few games in relief, then made his first Major League start against the [[2006 San Diego Padres season|San Diego Padres]] on August 3, 2006. The Astros then sent Albers to the [[Round Rock Express]] of the [[Class AAA]] [[Pacific Coast League]]. The Astros promoted Albers back to the major leagues when rosters expanded on September 1.{{citation needed|date=January 2018}} In 2006, Matthew James Albers was named Texas League Pitcher of the Year.{{citation needed|date=January 2018}}
On July 20, 2006, the Astros called him up to the major leagues.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Footer|first=Alyson|date=July 20, 2006|title=Albers recalled, Rodriguez sent down|url=http://houston.astros.mlb.com/NASApp/mlb/news/article.jsp?ymd=20060720&content_id=1566947&vkey=news_hou&fext=.jsp&c_id=hou|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20061017022937/http://houston.astros.mlb.com/NASApp/mlb/news/article.jsp?ymd=20060720&content_id=1566947&vkey=news_hou&fext=.jsp&c_id=hou|archive-date=October 17, 2006|access-date=January 21, 2022|website=[[Houston Astros]]|publisher=[[MLB.com]]}}</ref> Albers pitched a few games in relief, then made his first Major League start against the [[2006 San Diego Padres season|San Diego Padres]] on August 3, 2006, allowing five runs on eight hits in five-plus innings.<ref>{{Cite web|date=August 3, 2006|title=Padres snap three-game losing skid with Gonzalez's help|url=https://www.espn.com/mlb/recap/_/gameId/260803125|url-status=live|access-date=January 21, 2022|website=[[ESPN]]|publisher=[[Associated Press]]|language=en}}</ref> The Astros then sent Albers to the [[Round Rock Express]] of the [[Class AAA]] [[Pacific Coast League]] two days later.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Footer|first=Alyson|date=August 5, 2006|title=Astros recall Nieve as Albers departs|url=http://houston.astros.mlb.com/NASApp/mlb/news/article.jsp?ymd=20060805&content_id=1594765&vkey=news_hou&fext=.jsp&c_id=hou|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20060809021448/http://houston.astros.mlb.com/NASApp/mlb/news/article.jsp?ymd=20060805&content_id=1594765&vkey=news_hou&fext=.jsp&c_id=hou|archive-date=August 9, 2006|access-date=January 21, 2022|website=[[Houston Astros]]|publisher=[[MLB.com]]}}</ref> The Astros promoted Albers back to the major leagues when rosters expanded in September.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Houston Astros Transactions|url=http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/transactions/index.jsp?c_id=hou&year=2006&month=9|url-status=live|access-date=January 21, 2022|website=[[MLB.com]]|language=en}}</ref> In 2006, Albers was named Texas League Pitcher of the Year.<ref>{{Cite web|date=January 12, 2007|title=Albers, Pence to receive honors|url=https://www.milb.com/news/gcs-151805|url-status=live|access-date=January 21, 2022|website=[[Minor League Baseball]]|language=en}}</ref>


Albers got his first Major League win on May 5, 2007, against the [[2007 St. Louis Cardinals season|St. Louis Cardinals]], when he pitched {{frac|7|1|3}} innings without giving up a run.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.mlb.com/player/matt-albers-458006?stats=gamelogs-r-pitching-mlb&year=2007|title=Matt Albers Stats, Fantasy & News|website=MLB.com|language=en|access-date=2019-01-15}}</ref>
Albers got his first Major League win on May 5, 2007, against the [[2007 St. Louis Cardinals season|St. Louis Cardinals]], when he pitched {{frac|7|1|3}} innings without giving up a run.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Footer|first=Alyson|date=May 5, 2007|title=Albers, Astros shut down Cards|url=http://mlb.mlb.com/news/gameday_recap.jsp?ymd=20070505&content_id=1947473&vkey=recap&fext=.jsp&c_id=hou|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070515022834/http://mlb.mlb.com/news/gameday_recap.jsp?ymd=20070505&content_id=1947473&vkey=recap&fext=.jsp&c_id=hou|archive-date=May 15, 2006|access-date=January 21, 2022|website=[[Houston Astros]]|publisher=[[MLB.com]]|language=en}}</ref>


===Baltimore Orioles===
===Baltimore Orioles===
[[File:Matt Albers 2009.jpg|left|thumb|Albers pitching for the [[2009 Baltimore Orioles season|Baltimore Orioles in 2009]]]]
[[File:Matt Albers 2009.jpg|left|thumb|Albers pitching for the [[2009 Baltimore Orioles season|Baltimore Orioles in 2009]]]]
After being a starting pitcher for two years, Albers was traded to the [[Baltimore Orioles]] on December 12, 2007, as part of the [[Miguel Tejada]] trade.<ref>{{cite news|date=December 12, 2007|title=Tejada traded to Astros, Orioles to receive five players for former AL MVP|work=[[Sports Illustrated]]|publisher=[[CNN]]|agency=[[Associated Press]]|url=http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2007/baseball/mlb/12/12/tejada.trade.ap/index.html|url-status=dead|access-date=December 12, 2007|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071214160439/http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2007/baseball/mlb/12/12/tejada.trade.ap/index.html|archive-date=December 14, 2007}}</ref> In the middle of the 2008 season, he was placed on the disabled list due to a torn labrum in his right shoulder.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Cornak|first=Amanda|date=June 27, 2008|title=Albers' status not encouraging to O's|url=http://baltimore.orioles.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080627&content_id=3015815&vkey=news_bal&fext=.jsp&c_id=bal|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080629044632/http://baltimore.orioles.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080627&content_id=3015815&vkey=news_bal&fext=.jsp&c_id=bal|archive-date=June 29, 2008|access-date=January 21, 2022|website=[[Baltimore Orioles]]|publisher=[[MLB.com]]}}</ref>
After being a starting pitcher for two years, Albers was traded to the [[Baltimore Orioles]] on December 12, 2007, as part of the [[Miguel Tejada]] trade. In the middle of the 2008 season he was placed on the 60-day disabled list.<ref>{{cite news
|title=Tejada traded to Astros, Orioles to receive five players for former AL MVP
|url=http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2007/baseball/mlb/12/12/tejada.trade.ap/index.html
|publisher=[[SI.com]]
|date=December 12, 2007
|access-date=December 12, 2007
|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071214160439/http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2007/baseball/mlb/12/12/tejada.trade.ap/index.html
|archive-date=December 14, 2007
|url-status=dead
}}</ref>


===Boston Red Sox===
===Boston Red Sox===
[[File:Matt Albers 2011.jpg|thumb|Albers with the Red Sox in 2011]]
[[File:Matt Albers 2011.jpg|thumb|Albers with the Red Sox in 2011]]
On December 16, 2010, Albers signed a one-year contract with the [[Boston Red Sox]].<ref>{{cite news| url=https://www.boston.com/sports/baseball/redsox/extras/extra_bases/2010/12/red_sox_sign_al.html | work=The Boston Globe | first=Peter | last=Abraham | title=Red Sox sign Albers | date=December 16, 2010}}</ref> With the [[2011 Boston Red Sox season|2011 Red Sox]], he made 56 relief appearances, compiling a 4–4 record with 4.73 ERA, 68 strikeouts, and 31 RBIs, in {{frac|64|2|3}} innings pitched.
On December 16, 2010, Albers signed a one-year contract with the [[Boston Red Sox]].<ref>{{cite news|last=Abraham|first=Peter|date=December 16, 2010|title=Red Sox sign Albers|work=[[The Boston Globe]]|url=https://www.boston.com/sports/baseball/redsox/extras/extra_bases/2010/12/red_sox_sign_al.html|access-date=December 16, 2010}}</ref> With the [[2011 Boston Red Sox season|2011 Red Sox]], he made 56 relief appearances, compiling a 4–4 record with 4.73 ERA, 68 strikeouts, and 31 walks in {{frac|64|2|3}} innings pitched.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web|title=Matt Albers Stats|url=https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/a/alberma01.shtml|url-status=live|access-date=January 21, 2022|website=[[Baseball-Reference.com]]|language=en}}</ref>


On December 12, 2011, Albers signed a one-year deal to return to Boston, thus avoiding arbitration.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://boston.redsox.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20111212&content_id=26152660&vkey=pr_bos&c_id=bos |title=Red Sox sign Albers to one-year contract |work=boston.redsox.mlb.com |author=Boston Red Sox |date=December 12, 2011}}</ref> During his time with the [[2012 Boston Red Sox season|2012 Red Sox]], he had a 2.29 ERA with 25 strikeouts and 15 walks in {{frac|39|1|3}} innings pitched; his record was 2–0 with a 2.29 ERA in 40 relief appearances.
On December 12, 2011, Albers signed a one-year deal to return to Boston, thus avoiding arbitration.<ref>{{cite web|author=|date=December 12, 2011|title=Red Sox sign Albers to one-year contract|url=http://m.redsox.mlb.com/news/article/26152660|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151222213533/http://m.redsox.mlb.com/news/article/26152660|archive-date=December 22, 2015|access-date=December 22, 2015|work=[[Boston Red Sox]]|publisher=[[MLB.com]]}}</ref> During his time with the [[2012 Boston Red Sox season|2012 Red Sox]], he made 40 relief appearances and posted a 2–0 record with a 2.29 ERA, 25 strikeouts and 15 walks in {{frac|39|1|3}} innings pitched.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web|title=Matt Albers Stats|url=https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/a/alberma01.shtml|url-status=live|access-date=January 21, 2022|website=[[Baseball-Reference.com]]|language=en}}</ref>


===Arizona Diamondbacks===
===Arizona Diamondbacks===
On July 31, 2012, the Red Sox traded Albers and OF [[Scott Podsednik]] to the [[Arizona Diamondbacks]] for RP [[Craig Breslow]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://bangordailynews.com/2012/07/31/sports/red-sox-trade-podsednik-albers-anderson/|title = Red Sox trade Podsednik, Albers, Anderson|date = August 2012}}</ref>
On July 31, 2012, the Red Sox traded Albers and outfielder [[Scott Podsednik]] to the [[Arizona Diamondbacks]] for relief pitcher [[Craig Breslow]].<ref>{{Cite web|date=July 31, 2012|title=Red Sox trade Podsednik, Albers, Anderson|url=http://bangordailynews.com/2012/07/31/sports/red-sox-trade-podsednik-albers-anderson/|url-status=live|access-date=August 1, 2012|website=[[Bangor Daily News]]|publisher=[[Associated Press]]}}</ref> In 23 relief appearances with Arizona, Albers went 1–1 with a 2.57 ERA.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web|title=Matt Albers Stats|url=https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/a/alberma01.shtml|url-status=live|access-date=January 21, 2022|website=[[Baseball-Reference.com]]|language=en}}</ref>


===Cleveland Indians===
===Cleveland Indians===
On December 11, 2012, Albers was traded along with RP [[Bryan Shaw (baseball)|Bryan Shaw]] and SP [[Trevor Bauer]] to the [[Cleveland Indians]] as part of a three-way deal involving the Diamondbacks and [[Cincinnati Reds]]. [[Drew Stubbs]] went from the Reds to the Indians, the [[Arizona Diamondbacks]] received RP [[Tony Sipp]] and 1B [[Lars Anderson (baseball)|Lars Anderson]] from the Indians, and SS [[Didi Gregorius]] from the Reds. The [[Cincinnati Reds]] received RF [[Shin-Soo Choo]], IF [[Jason Donald (baseball)|Jason Donald]], and $3.5 million from Cleveland.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20121211&content_id=40619926&vkey=news_mlb&c_id=mlb|title=Tribe, D-backs, Reds complete nine-player deal|last=Meisel|first=Zack|date=December 11, 2012|website=Major League Baseball|access-date=July 5, 2016}}</ref>
On December 11, 2012, Albers was traded along with relief pitcher [[Bryan Shaw (baseball)|Bryan Shaw]] and starting pitcher [[Trevor Bauer]] to the [[Cleveland Indians]] as part of a three-way deal involving the Diamondbacks and [[Cincinnati Reds]]. [[Drew Stubbs]] went from the Reds to the Indians, the [[Arizona Diamondbacks]] received relief pitcher [[Tony Sipp]] and first baseman [[Lars Anderson (baseball)|Lars Anderson]] from the Indians, and shortstop [[Didi Gregorius]] from the Reds. The [[Cincinnati Reds]] received right fielder [[Shin-Soo Choo]], infielder [[Jason Donald (baseball)|Jason Donald]], and $3.5 million from Cleveland.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Meisel|first=Zack|date=December 11, 2012|title=Tribe, D-backs, Reds complete nine-player deal|url=http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20121211&content_id=40619926&vkey=news_mlb&c_id=mlb|url-status=live|access-date=July 5, 2016|website=[[MLB.com]]}}</ref>


===Houston Astros (second stint)===
===Houston Astros (second stint)===
On December 16, 2013, Albers signed a one-year contract worth $2.45 million that came with a club option for 2015.<ref>"[http://www.cleveland.com/tribe/index.ssf/2013/12/cleveland_indians_reach_1-year.html Cleveland Indians reach 1-year deal with John Axford; Matt Albers signs with Astros Retrieved February 23, 2014.]</ref> Houston declined his 2015 option on October 9, 2014, making him a free agent.<ref>{{cite news|title=Astros decline option on Albers|url=http://bigstory.ap.org/article/00780bfff0e94f78bd57361c8b452b45/astros-decline-option-albers|access-date=February 15, 2015|agency=Associated Press|date=October 10, 2014}}</ref>
On December 16, 2013, Albers signed a one-year contract worth $2.45 million that came with a club option for 2015.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Hoynes|first=Paul|date=December 17, 2013|title=Cleveland Indians reach 1-year deal with John Axford; Matt Albers signs with Astros|url=https://www.cleveland.com/tribe/2013/12/cleveland_indians_reach_1-year.html|url-status=live|access-date=February 23, 2014|website=[[The Plain Dealer]]|language=en}}</ref> Houston declined his 2015 option on October 9, 2014, making him a free agent.<ref>{{cite news|date=October 10, 2014|title=Astros decline option on Albers|work=[[Associated Press]]|url=http://bigstory.ap.org/article/00780bfff0e94f78bd57361c8b452b45/astros-decline-option-albers|url-status=dead|access-date=February 15, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150215043433/http://bigstory.ap.org/article/00780bfff0e94f78bd57361c8b452b45/astros-decline-option-albers|archive-date=February 15, 2015}}</ref>


===Chicago White Sox===
===Chicago White Sox===
On February 13, 2015, he signed a minor league contract with the [[Chicago White Sox]].<ref>{{cite news|title=White Sox, Albers agree to minor league deal|url=http://sports.espn.go.com/espn/wire?section=mlb&id=12321698|access-date=February 15, 2015|agency=Associated Press|work=ESPN.com|date=February 13, 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last1=Merkin|first1=Scott|title=White Sox add Albers to 'pen mix with Minor League deal|url=http://m.whitesox.mlb.com/news/article/109176414/white-sox-add-righty-matt-albers-to-bullpen-mix-with-minor-league-deal|access-date=February 15, 2015|website=MLB.com|date=February 13, 2015}}</ref> On April 22, 2015, Albers was involved in a bench-clearing brawl against the [[Kansas City Royals]].<ref>{{cite web|last1=Padilla|first1=Doug|title=Tempers flare at Chicago, five ejected.|url=http://espn.go.com/chicago/mlb/story/_/id/12751988/yordano-ventura-adam-eaton-exchange-leads-kansas-city-royals-chicago-white-sox-bench-clearing|website=espn.go.com|publisher=ESPN|access-date=April 22, 2015}}</ref> Albers suffered a fractured finger trying to escape the fracas, which placed him on the 15-day disabled list.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Merkin|first1=Scott|title=Albers placed on DL with fractured finger.|url=http://m.mlb.com/news/article/120450788/white-sox-place-pitcher-matt-albers-on-dl-may-need-carlos-rodon-to-start|work=MLB.com|access-date=April 25, 2015}}</ref>
On February 13, 2015, he signed a minor league contract with the [[Chicago White Sox]].<ref>{{cite news|date=February 13, 2015|title=White Sox, Albers agree to minor league deal|work=[[ESPN]]|agency=[[Associated Press]]|url=http://sports.espn.go.com/espn/wire?section=mlb&id=12321698|access-date=February 15, 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last1=Merkin|first1=Scott|date=February 13, 2015|title=White Sox add Albers to 'pen mix with Minor League deal|url=http://m.whitesox.mlb.com/news/article/109176414/white-sox-add-righty-matt-albers-to-bullpen-mix-with-minor-league-deal|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150214050847/http://m.whitesox.mlb.com/news/article/109176414/white-sox-add-righty-matt-albers-to-bullpen-mix-with-minor-league-deal|archive-date=February 14, 2015|access-date=February 15, 2015|website=[[Chicago White Sox]]|publisher=[[MLB.com]]}}</ref> On April 22, 2015, Albers was involved in a bench-clearing brawl against the [[Kansas City Royals]].<ref>{{cite web|last1=Padilla|first1=Doug|date=April 23, 2015|title=Tempers flare at Chicago, five ejected.|url=http://espn.go.com/chicago/mlb/story/_/id/12751988/yordano-ventura-adam-eaton-exchange-leads-kansas-city-royals-chicago-white-sox-bench-clearing|url-status=live|access-date=April 23, 2015|website=[[ESPN]]}}</ref> Albers suffered a fractured finger trying to escape the fracas, which placed him on the 15-day disabled list.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Merkin|first1=Scott|date=April 25, 2015|title=Albers placed on DL with fractured finger.|url=http://m.mlb.com/news/article/120450788/white-sox-place-pitcher-matt-albers-on-dl-may-need-carlos-rodon-to-start|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150427204744/http://m.mlb.com/news/article/120450788/white-sox-place-pitcher-matt-albers-on-dl-may-need-carlos-rodon-to-start|archive-date=April 27, 2015|access-date=April 25, 2015|work=[[MLB.com]]}}</ref>


On January 21, 2016, Albers signed a one-year, $2.25 million contract.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.southsidesox.com/2016/1/21/10810686/white-sox-re-sign-matt-albers-for-one-year-2-25-million|title=White Sox re-sign Matt Albers for one-year, $2.25-million|last=Steve_p|date=January 21, 2016|website=South Side Sox|access-date=July 5, 2016}}</ref> On June 1, 2016, Albers hit a double in the 13th inning, advanced on a wild pitch, and scored on a sacrifice fly.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://ftw.usatoday.com/2016/06/white-sox-reliever-matt-albers-double-win-at-bat-mets-mlb|title=White Sox reliever Matt Albers had the best day ever|last=Joseph|first=Andrew|date=June 1, 2016|website=For The Win|language=en-US|access-date=July 5, 2016}}</ref> It proved to be the winning run as the White Sox won against the Mets 2–1.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.baseballmusings.com/?p=111714|title=The Albers Game : baseballmusings.com|last=Pinto|first=David|date=June 1, 2016|website=www.baseballmusings.com|access-date=July 5, 2016}}</ref>
On January 21, 2016, Albers signed a one-year, $2.25 million contract.<ref>{{Cite web|last=|date=January 21, 2016|title=White Sox re-sign Matt Albers for one-year, $2.25-million|url=http://www.southsidesox.com/2016/1/21/10810686/white-sox-re-sign-matt-albers-for-one-year-2-25-million|url-status=live|access-date=July 5, 2016|website=South Side Sox|publisher=[[SB Nation]]}}</ref> On June 1, 2016, Albers hit a double in the 13th inning, advanced on a wild pitch, and scored on a sacrifice fly.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Joseph|first=Andrew|date=June 1, 2016|title=White Sox reliever Matt Albers had the best day ever|url=http://ftw.usatoday.com/2016/06/white-sox-reliever-matt-albers-double-win-at-bat-mets-mlb|url-status=live|access-date=July 5, 2016|website=[[USA Today]]|language=en-US}}</ref> It proved to be the winning run as the White Sox won against the Mets 2–1.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Pinto|first=David|date=June 1, 2016|title=The Albers Game : baseballmusings.com|url=https://www.baseballmusings.com/?p=111714|url-status=live|access-date=July 5, 2016|website=Baseball Musings}}</ref>


===Washington Nationals===
===Washington Nationals===
Albers signed a minor league contract with an invitation to spring training with the [[Washington Nationals]] for the 2017 season.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/nationals-journal/wp/2017/01/31/nationals-sign-righties-joe-nathan-and-matt-albers-to-minor-league-deals/|title=Nationals sign righties Joe Nathan and Matt Albers to minor league deals|first=Chelsea|last=Janes|work=Washington Post|date=January 31, 2017|access-date=January 31, 2017}}</ref> He was released on March 27, 2017, despite giving up no earned runs over {{frac|11|2|3}} innings.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.federalbaseball.com/2017/3/27/15071800/washington-nationals-joe-nathan-matt-albers-unconditionally-released|agency=Federal Baseball|title=Washington Nationals announce Joe Nathan and Matt Albers have been unconditionally released...|last=Reddington|first=Patrick|date=March 27, 2017|access-date=March 27, 2017}}</ref> The Nationals resigned Albers, and promoted him to the major leagues on April 9.<ref>{{cite tweet|user=MLBRosterMoves|author=MLBRosterMoves|number=851087074224521216|date=9 April 2017|title=.@Nationals select RHP Matt Albers from Triple-A Syracuse, designate RHP Jeremy Guthrie for assignment.}}</ref> On May 5, 2017, Albers recorded his first career save in a 4–2 victory over the [[Philadelphia Phillies]].<ref>{{cite news|url=http://m.mlb.com/cutfour/2017/05/06/228579014/matt-albers-recorded-his-first-save|agency=MLB.com|title=After 12 years and 102 games finished, Matt Albers finally recorded his very first save|date=May 5, 2017|access-date=September 8, 2017}}</ref>
Albers signed a minor league contract with an invitation to spring training with the [[Washington Nationals]] for the 2017 season.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Janes|first=Chelsea|date=January 31, 2017|title=Nationals sign righties Joe Nathan and Matt Albers to minor league deals|url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/nationals-journal/wp/2017/01/31/nationals-sign-righties-joe-nathan-and-matt-albers-to-minor-league-deals/|url-status=live|access-date=January 31, 2017|work=[[The Washington Post]]}}</ref> He was released on March 27, 2017, despite giving up no earned runs over {{frac|11|2|3}} innings.<ref>{{cite news|last=Reddington|first=Patrick|date=March 27, 2017|title=Washington Nationals announce Joe Nathan and Matt Albers have been unconditionally released...|work=Federal Baseball|agency=[[SB Nation]]|url=http://www.federalbaseball.com/2017/3/27/15071800/washington-nationals-joe-nathan-matt-albers-unconditionally-released|access-date=March 27, 2017}}</ref> The Nationals resigned Albers, and promoted him to the major leagues on April 9.<ref>{{cite tweet|user=MLBRosterMoves|author=MLBRosterMoves|number=851087074224521216|date=9 April 2017|title=.@Nationals select RHP Matt Albers from Triple-A Syracuse, designate RHP Jeremy Guthrie for assignment.}}</ref> On May 5, 2017, Albers recorded his first career save in a 4–2 victory over the [[Philadelphia Phillies]].<ref>{{cite news|last=Clair|first=Michael|last2=Collier|first2=Jamal|date=May 5, 2017|title=After 12 years and 102 games finished, Matt Albers finally recorded his very first save|work=[[MLB.com]]|agency=Cut4|url=http://m.mlb.com/cutfour/2017/05/06/228579014/matt-albers-recorded-his-first-save|access-date=September 8, 2017}}</ref>


===Milwaukee Brewers===
===Milwaukee Brewers===
Albers signed a two-year, $5 million deal, with the [[Milwaukee Brewers]] on January 30, 2018.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/22255478/matt-albers-agrees-2-year-5-million-deal-milwaukee-brewers|title=Brewers, reliever Albers agree to 2-year deal|date=January 29, 2018}}</ref> He elected free agency on October 31, 2019.
Albers signed a two-year, $5 million deal, with the [[Milwaukee Brewers]] on January 30, 2018.<ref>{{Cite web|date=January 29, 2018|title=Brewers, reliever Albers agree to 2-year deal|url=http://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/22255478/matt-albers-agrees-2-year-5-million-deal-milwaukee-brewers|url-status=live|access-date=January 29, 2018|website=[[ESPN]]}}</ref> He elected free agency on October 31, 2019.


==Pitching style==
==Pitching style==
Albers is mainly a [[sinker (baseball)|sinkerball]] pitcher, throwing it in the 93–96&nbsp;mph range. He complements the sinker with a hard [[Slider (baseball)|slider]] and an occasional [[curveball]].<ref>{{cite web|title=PITCHf/x Player Card: Matt Albers|url=http://brooksbaseball.net/player_cards/player_card.php?player=458006|publisher=BrooksBaseball.net|access-date=April 26, 2012}}</ref>
Albers is mainly a [[sinker (baseball)|sinkerball]] pitcher, throwing it in the 93–96&nbsp;mph range. He complements the sinker with a hard [[Slider (baseball)|slider]] and an occasional [[curveball]].<ref>{{cite web|title=PITCHf/x Player Card: Matt Albers|url=http://brooksbaseball.net/player_cards/player_card.php?player=458006|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120824192904/http://brooksbaseball.net/player_cards/player_card.php?player=458006|archive-date=August 24, 2012|access-date=April 26, 2012|website=Brooks Baseball|publisher=}}</ref>


==Personal life==
==Personal life==
As of 2017, Albers and his family reside in [[The Woodlands, Texas]], a suburb of [[Houston]].<ref name="janes082817">{{cite news|url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/nationals-journal/wp/2017/08/28/houston-natives-anthony-rendon-matt-albers-struggle-with-hurricane-harvery-from-afar/|work=The Washington Post|title=Houston natives Anthony Rendon, Matt Albers struggle with Hurricane Harvey from afar|date=August 28, 2017|access-date=August 30, 2017|first=Chelsea|last=Janes}}</ref>
As of 2017, Albers and his family reside in [[The Woodlands, Texas]], a suburb of [[Houston]].<ref name="janes082817">{{cite news|last=Janes|first=Chelsea|date=August 28, 2017|title=Houston natives Anthony Rendon, Matt Albers struggle with Hurricane Harvey from afar|work=[[The Washington Post]]|url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/nationals-journal/wp/2017/08/28/houston-natives-anthony-rendon-matt-albers-struggle-with-hurricane-harvery-from-afar/|access-date=August 30, 2017}}</ref>


Albers' wife Tara was eight months pregnant with the couple's second child when [[Hurricane Harvey]] hit the region in August 2017.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.masnsports.com/nationals-pastime/2017/08/albers-rendon-try-to-balance-baseball-with-families-in-houston.html|agency=MASN Sports|title=Albers, Rendon try to balance baseball with families in Houston|date=August 30, 2017|access-date=August 30, 2017|first=Mark|last=Zuckerman}}</ref> She and their son evacuated to [[Dallas]] as a result of the storm.<ref name="janes082817"/> Albers partnered with [[Washington Nationals]] teammate [[Anthony Rendon]], a fellow [[Houston]]ian, to set up a [[YouCaring]] fundraiser page to raise money for donations to the [[Houston Food Bank]] in the wake of the hurricane.<ref name="Newman 2017">{{cite web|first1=Mark|last1=Newman|first2=Chad|last2=Thornburg|url=http://m.mlb.com/news/article/251150148/mlb-comes-together-to-help-hurricane-victims/|title=Victims receiving donations from across MLB|work=[[MLB.com]]|publisher=[[Major League Baseball]]|date=31 August 2017|access-date=15 November 2017|language=en}}</ref><ref name="Tinsman 2017">{{cite web|first1=Brian|last1=Tinsman|url=http://washington.cbslocal.com/2017/08/29/d-c-athletes-donate-raise-money-for-harvey-relief/|title=D.C. Athletes Donate, Raise Money for Harvey Relief|work=CBS DC|publisher=[[WUSA (TV)|WUSA]]|date=29 August 2017|access-date=15 November 2017|language=en}}</ref><ref name="Tufts 2017">{{cite web|first1=Abigail|last1=Tufts|url=http://www.masnsports.com/nationals-buzz/2017/08/houston-natives-rendon-and-albers-set-up-relief-fund-for-victims-of-hurricane-harvey.html|title=Houston natives Rendon and Albers set up relief fund for victims of Hurricane Harvey|work=Nationals Buzz|publisher=[[Mid-Atlantic Sports Network]]|date=30 August 2017|access-date=15 November 2017|language=en}}</ref>
Albers' wife Tara was eight months pregnant with the couple's second child when [[Hurricane Harvey]] hit the region in August 2017.<ref>{{cite news|last=Zuckerman|first=Mark|date=August 30, 2017|title=Albers, Rendon try to balance baseball with families in Houston|work=[[MASN]]|agency=|url=http://www.masnsports.com/nationals-pastime/2017/08/albers-rendon-try-to-balance-baseball-with-families-in-houston.html|access-date=August 30, 2017}}</ref> She and their son evacuated to [[Dallas]] as a result of the storm.<ref name="janes082817"/> Albers partnered with [[Washington Nationals]] teammate [[Anthony Rendon]], a fellow [[Houston]]ian, to set up a [[YouCaring]] fundraiser page to raise money for donations to the [[Houston Food Bank]] in the wake of the hurricane.<ref name="Newman 2017">{{cite web|last1=Newman|first1=Mark|last2=Thornburg|first2=Chad|date=31 August 2017|title=Victims receiving donations from across MLB|url=https://www.mlb.com/news/mlb-comes-together-to-help-hurricane-victims-c251150148|url-status=live|access-date=November 15, 2017|work=[[MLB.com]]|publisher=[[MLB Advanced Media]]|language=en}}</ref><ref name="Tinsman 2017">{{cite web|last1=Tinsman|first1=Brian|date=August 29, 2017|title=D.C. Athletes Donate, Raise Money for Harvey Relief|url=http://washington.cbslocal.com/2017/08/29/d-c-athletes-donate-raise-money-for-harvey-relief/|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170830172158/http://washington.cbslocal.com/2017/08/29/d-c-athletes-donate-raise-money-for-harvey-relief/|archive-date=August 30, 2017|access-date=November 15, 2017|work=[[WUSA (TV)|WUSA]]|publisher=|language=en}}</ref><ref name="Tufts 2017">{{cite web|last1=Tufts|first1=Abigail|date=August 30, 2017|title=Houston natives Rendon and Albers set up relief fund for victims of Hurricane Harvey|url=http://www.masnsports.com/nationals-buzz/2017/08/houston-natives-rendon-and-albers-set-up-relief-fund-for-victims-of-hurricane-harvey.html|url-status=live|access-date=November 15, 2017|work=[[MASN]]|publisher=Nationals Buzz|language=en}}</ref>


==References==
==References==

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Matt Albers
Albers pitching for the Chicago White Sox in 2016
Pitcher
Born: (1983-01-20) January 20, 1983 (age 41)
Houston, Texas
Batted: Left
Threw: Right
MLB debut
July 25, 2006, for the Houston Astros
Last MLB appearance
September 28, 2019, for the Milwaukee Brewers
MLB statistics
Win–loss record47–48
Earned run average4.35
Strikeouts571
Teams
Matt Albers
Albers pitching for the Chicago White Sox in 2016
Pitcher
Born: (1983-01-20) January 20, 1983 (age 39)
Houston, Texas
Batted: Left
Threw: Right
MLB debut
July 25, 2006, for the Houston Astros
Last MLB appearance
September 28, 2019, for the Milwaukee Brewers
MLB statistics
Win–loss record47–48
Earned run average4.35
Strikeouts571
Teams

Matthew James Albers (born January 20, 1983) is an American former professional baseball pitcher. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Houston Astros, Baltimore Orioles, Boston Red Sox, Arizona Diamondbacks, Cleveland Indians, Chicago White Sox, Washington Nationals, and Milwaukee Brewers.

High school career

In 2001, Albers graduated from William P. Clements High School in Sugar Land, Texas. That year, the Houston Astros selected him in the 23rd round (686th overall) of the 2001 MLB Draft.[1]

Professional career

Minor leagues

Albers made his professional debut in 2002 with the Rookie-level Martinsville Astros, going 2–3 with a 5.13 earned run average (ERA) in 13 starts.[2] He then spent the next three seasons climbing up the Single-A ranks, spending a season each with the Tri-City ValleyCats, Lexington Legends and Salem Avalanche.[2] Albers started the 2006 season with the Corpus Christi Hooks of the Class AA Texas League, posting a 10–2 win–loss record with a 2.17 ERA in 19 starts.[2]

Houston Astros

On July 20, 2006, the Astros called him up to the major leagues.[3] Albers pitched a few games in relief, then made his first Major League start against the San Diego Padres on August 3, 2006, allowing five runs on eight hits in five-plus innings.[4] The Astros then sent Albers to the Round Rock Express of the Class AAA Pacific Coast League two days later.[5] The Astros promoted Albers back to the major leagues when rosters expanded in September.[6] In 2006, Albers was named Texas League Pitcher of the Year.[7]

Albers got his first Major League win on May 5, 2007, against the St. Louis Cardinals, when he pitched 7+1⁄3 innings without giving up a run.[8]

Baltimore Orioles

Albers pitching for the Baltimore Orioles in 2009

After being a starting pitcher for two years, Albers was traded to the Baltimore Orioles on December 12, 2007, as part of the Miguel Tejada trade.[9] In the middle of the 2008 season, he was placed on the disabled list due to a torn labrum in his right shoulder.[10]

Boston Red Sox

Albers with the Red Sox in 2011

On December 16, 2010, Albers signed a one-year contract with the Boston Red Sox.[11] With the 2011 Red Sox, he made 56 relief appearances, compiling a 4–4 record with 4.73 ERA, 68 strikeouts, and 31 walks in 64+2⁄3 innings pitched.[12]

On December 12, 2011, Albers signed a one-year deal to return to Boston, thus avoiding arbitration.[13] During his time with the 2012 Red Sox, he made 40 relief appearances and posted a 2–0 record with a 2.29 ERA, 25 strikeouts and 15 walks in 39+1⁄3 innings pitched.[12]

Arizona Diamondbacks

On July 31, 2012, the Red Sox traded Albers and outfielder Scott Podsednik to the Arizona Diamondbacks for relief pitcher Craig Breslow.[14] In 23 relief appearances with Arizona, Albers went 1–1 with a 2.57 ERA.[12]

Cleveland Indians

On December 11, 2012, Albers was traded along with relief pitcher Bryan Shaw and starting pitcher Trevor Bauer to the Cleveland Indians as part of a three-way deal involving the Diamondbacks and Cincinnati Reds. Drew Stubbs went from the Reds to the Indians, the Arizona Diamondbacks received relief pitcher Tony Sipp and first baseman Lars Anderson from the Indians, and shortstop Didi Gregorius from the Reds. The Cincinnati Reds received right fielder Shin-Soo Choo, infielder Jason Donald, and $3.5 million from Cleveland.[15]

Houston Astros (second stint)

On December 16, 2013, Albers signed a one-year contract worth $2.45 million that came with a club option for 2015.[16] Houston declined his 2015 option on October 9, 2014, making him a free agent.[17]

Chicago White Sox

On February 13, 2015, he signed a minor league contract with the Chicago White Sox.[18][19] On April 22, 2015, Albers was involved in a bench-clearing brawl against the Kansas City Royals.[20] Albers suffered a fractured finger trying to escape the fracas, which placed him on the 15-day disabled list.[21]

On January 21, 2016, Albers signed a one-year, $2.25 million contract.[22] On June 1, 2016, Albers hit a double in the 13th inning, advanced on a wild pitch, and scored on a sacrifice fly.[23] It proved to be the winning run as the White Sox won against the Mets 2–1.[24]

Washington Nationals

Albers signed a minor league contract with an invitation to spring training with the Washington Nationals for the 2017 season.[25] He was released on March 27, 2017, despite giving up no earned runs over 11+2⁄3 innings.[26] The Nationals resigned Albers, and promoted him to the major leagues on April 9.[27] On May 5, 2017, Albers recorded his first career save in a 4–2 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies.[28]

Milwaukee Brewers

Albers signed a two-year, $5 million deal, with the Milwaukee Brewers on January 30, 2018.[29] He elected free agency on October 31, 2019.

Pitching style

Albers is mainly a sinkerball pitcher, throwing it in the 93–96 mph range. He complements the sinker with a hard slider and an occasional curveball.[30]

Personal life

As of 2017, Albers and his family reside in The Woodlands, Texas, a suburb of Houston.[31]

Albers' wife Tara was eight months pregnant with the couple's second child when Hurricane Harvey hit the region in August 2017.[32] She and their son evacuated to Dallas as a result of the storm.[31] Albers partnered with Washington Nationals teammate Anthony Rendon, a fellow Houstonian, to set up a YouCaring fundraiser page to raise money for donations to the Houston Food Bank in the wake of the hurricane.[33][34][35]

References

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  2. ^ a b c "Matt Albers Minor & Fall Leagues Statistics & History". Baseball-Reference.com. Retrieved January 21, 2022.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  3. ^ Footer, Alyson (July 20, 2006). "Albers recalled, Rodriguez sent down". Houston Astros. MLB.com. Archived from the original on October 17, 2006. Retrieved January 21, 2022.
  4. ^ "Padres snap three-game losing skid with Gonzalez's help". ESPN. Associated Press. August 3, 2006. Retrieved January 21, 2022.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  5. ^ Footer, Alyson (August 5, 2006). "Astros recall Nieve as Albers departs". Houston Astros. MLB.com. Archived from the original on August 9, 2006. Retrieved January 21, 2022.
  6. ^ "Houston Astros Transactions". MLB.com. Retrieved January 21, 2022.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  7. ^ "Albers, Pence to receive honors". Minor League Baseball. January 12, 2007. Retrieved January 21, 2022.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  8. ^ Footer, Alyson (May 5, 2007). "Albers, Astros shut down Cards". Houston Astros. MLB.com. Archived from the original on May 15, 2006. Retrieved January 21, 2022. {{cite web}}: |archive-date= / |archive-url= timestamp mismatch; May 15, 2007 suggested (help)
  9. ^ "Tejada traded to Astros, Orioles to receive five players for former AL MVP". Sports Illustrated. CNN. Associated Press. December 12, 2007. Archived from the original on December 14, 2007. Retrieved December 12, 2007.
  10. ^ Cornak, Amanda (June 27, 2008). "Albers' status not encouraging to O's". Baltimore Orioles. MLB.com. Archived from the original on June 29, 2008. Retrieved January 21, 2022.
  11. ^ Abraham, Peter (December 16, 2010). "Red Sox sign Albers". The Boston Globe. Retrieved December 16, 2010.
  12. ^ a b c "Matt Albers Stats". Baseball-Reference.com. Retrieved January 21, 2022.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  13. ^ "Red Sox sign Albers to one-year contract". Boston Red Sox. MLB.com. December 12, 2011. Archived from the original on December 22, 2015. Retrieved December 22, 2015.
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