Nick Tropeano

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124+2⁄3 innings, the Astros promoted Tropeano to the major leagues on September 1. [16] His ERA led the PCL. Tropeano made his MLB debut on September 10, recording the win. [17]

Los Angeles Angels

On November 5, 2014, the Astros traded Tropeano and Carlos Perez to the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim in exchange for Hank Conger. [18] Tropeano pitched in 8 games for the Angels, starting 7 of them, and had an ERA of 3.82 in 37 innings. In 2016, after a rash of injuries to their rotation, Tropeano got called up and in 10 starts went 3–2 and at the time had the best ERA of the rotation with a 3.25 ERA before being placed on the disabled list. Despite his success, he was activated and sent down to the Triple–A Salt Lake Bees after the Angels called up Tim Lincecum.

In August 2016, it was revealed that Tropeano underwent Tommy John surgery, ending his 2016 season and all of 2017 as well. [19]

After missing a full season, Tropeano entered the 2018 season competing for a spot in the rotation. He was sent down to Triple–A to begin the season but after injuries to the Angels rotation, he was called up and made 4 starts before going on the disabled list with elbow inflammation. He was shut down for the season on September 11 after feeling discomfort in his right shoulder. [20] He ended the 2018 season with the Angels making 14 starts, with a record of 5–6 and an ERA of 4.74 and 64 strikeouts in 76 innings. [21] Tropeano elected free agency following the 2019 season. [22]

New York Yankees

Tropeano signed a minor league contract with the New York Yankees for the 2020 season that included a non-roster invitation to spring training. [23] The Yankees promoted him to the major leagues on August 6. [24] However, he never made an appearance for them and was designated for assignment on August 8, 2020.

Pittsburgh Pirates

On August 11, 2020, Tropeano was claimed off waivers by the Pittsburgh Pirates and sent to its alternate training site after Joe Musgrove was placed on the injured list. [25] In his Pirates debut on August 25, Tropeano threw four scoreless innings in relief. [26] Tropeano earned his first win with the Pirates on August 30. [27] Tropeano ended the year with a 1.15 ERA in 15.2 innings pitched, while striking out 19. He set career-highs in strikeout rate and walk rate. [28]

San Francisco Giants

On October 30, 2020, Tropeano was claimed off waivers by the New York Mets. [29] On December 2, Tropeano was non-tendered by the Mets.

On February 16, 2021, Tropeano signed a minor league contract worth $1.1 million with the San Francisco Giants organization that included an invitation to spring training. [30] On May 21, Tropeano was selected to the active roster [31] and he made his Giants' debut the following day in relief against the Dodgers. [32] Tropeano recorded a 1.50 ERA across 4 appearances for the Giants, but was designated for assignment on June 4. [33]

New York Mets (second stint)

On June 11, 2021, Tropeano was claimed off waivers by the New York Mets and assigned to the Triple-A Syracuse Mets. [34] After splitting time between Syracuse and New York, where he gave up 1 run in 2 innings pitched, Tropeano was designated for assignment on July 30. On August 2, Tropeano elected free agency [35]

Los Angeles Dodgers

On August 6, 2021, Tropeano signed a minor league contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers. [36] He pitched in nine games (five starts) for the Triple-A Oklahoma City Dodgers and was 1–0 with a 4.91 ERA. [37]

Texas Rangers

On January 26, 2022, Tropeano signed a minor league contract with the Texas Rangers. [38] In 12 appearances for the Triple–A Round Rock Express, he logged a 3.05 ERA with 21 strikeouts across 20+2⁄3 innings pitched. Tropeano opted out of his deal and became a free agent on June 1. [39]

Acereros de Monclova

On April 9, 2023, Tropeano signed with the Acereros de Monclova of the Mexican League. [40] In 13 starts, he posted a 4–5 record with a 5.94 ERA and 46 strikeouts over 63+2⁄3 innings. Tropeano was waived by Monclova on July 6. [41]

Long Island Ducks

On June 13, 2024, Tropeano signed with the Long Island Ducks of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball. [42] In 15 games (6 starts) he threw 46 innings going 4-2 with a 5.48 ERA and 39 strikeouts.

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Nick Tropeano
Nick Tropeano with the Houston Astros in 2014 spring training camp (Cropped).jpg
Tropeano with the Houston Astros
Long Island Ducks – No. 31
Pitcher
Born: (1990-08-27) August 27, 1990 (age 34)
West Islip, New York, U.S.
Bats: Right
Throws: Right
MLB debut
September 10, 2014, for the Houston Astros