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Gonzalez Germán Germen Figao (born September 23, 1987) is a Dominican professional baseball pitcher for the Guerreros de Oaxaca of the Mexican League. He previously played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the New York Mets, Chicago Cubs, and Colorado Rockies.

In this Spanish name, the first or paternal surname is Germen and the second or maternal family name is Figao.
Gonzalez Germen
Germen with the Rockies in 2016
Guerreros de Oaxaca – No. 4
Pitcher
Born: (1987-09-23) September 23, 1987 (age 35)
La Romana, Dominican Republic
Bats: Right
Throws: Right
Professional debut
MLB: July 12, 2013, for the New York Mets
NPB: April 1, 2017, for the Orix Buffaloes
MLB statistics
Win–loss record3–3
Earned run average4.63
Strikeouts129
NPB statistics
Win–loss record2–1
Earned run average2.68
Strikeouts51
Teams
  • New York Mets (2013–2014)
  • Chicago Cubs (2015)
  • Colorado Rockies (2015–2016)
  • Orix Buffaloes (2017)

Career



New York Mets


Germen with the Mets in 2013
Germen with the Mets in 2013

Germen started the 2013 season with the Las Vegas 51s of the Class AAA Pacific Coast League. He made his major league debut with the Mets on July 12, 2013, in an extra inning game against the Pittsburgh Pirates. He received the loss.[1]

Germen recorded his first major league save on August 16, 2013 against the San Diego Padres, pitching two innings.[2] Germen ended the 2013 season with a 3.93 earned run average in 34+1⁄3 innings pitched.[3] Germen also compiled 33 strikeouts, 1 save, and a 1.40 WHIP.[4]

Germen was designated for assignment by the Mets on December 15, 2014.[5]


Chicago Cubs


The Mets traded Germen to the New York Yankees on December 19.[6] He was designated for assignment on January 13, 2015.[7] The Yankees then traded him to the Texas Rangers on January 20, 2015, in exchange for cash considerations.[8] The Rangers then also designated him for assignment, one day later.[9]

Germen was subsequently claimed off waivers by the Chicago Cubs on January 23.[10] They designated him for assignment on February 4 to make room for Drake Britton.[11] The Cubs promoted Germen to the major leagues on April 19.[12]


Colorado Rockies


Germen was claimed off waivers by the Colorado Rockies on July 7, 2015. On August 12, 2016, Germen was designated for assignment, and outrighted to the Albuquerque Isotopes on August 15, 2016.[13]


Orix Buffaloes


On December 13, 2016, Germen signed with the Orix Buffaloes of Nippon Professional Baseball.[14][15]

On December 2, 2017, he became free agent.[16]


Chicago White Sox


On January 16, 2018, Germen signed a minor league deal with the Chicago White Sox.[17] He was released on March 24, 2018.


Long Island Ducks


On June 28, 2018, Germen signed with the Long Island Ducks of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball. He became a free agent following the 2018 season.


Olmecas de Tabasco


On March 4, 2019, Germen signed with the Olmecas de Tabasco of the Mexican League. He was released on May 17, 2019.


Brantford Red Sox


On April 5, 2022, Germen signed with the Brantford Red Sox of the Intercounty Baseball League.[18] He was released on May 5, 2022.


Guerreros de Oaxaca


On July 13, 2022, Germen signed with the Guerreros de Oaxaca of the Mexican League.[19]


References


  1. Rubin, Adam (July 13, 2013). "Germen suffers defeat in MLB debut". ESPN.com. Retrieved October 2, 2013.
  2. Castillo, Jorge (August 16, 2013). "Mets' Gonzalez Germen emerges as effective option out of the bullpen". The Star-Ledger. Retrieved April 18, 2014.
  3. Iseman, Chris (September 30, 2013). "Mets general manager Sandy Alderson targets bullpen depth for 2014". MLB.com. Retrieved October 2, 2013.
  4. Philips, Mike (October 29, 2013). "Mets 101 Player Review: Gonzalez Germen". Sports Media 101. Retrieved April 18, 2014.
  5. "Mets officially sign John Mayberry Jr., designate reliever Gonzalez Germen for assignment". NJ.com. December 15, 2014. Retrieved December 19, 2014.
  6. "Yankees get reliever Gonzalez Germen from Mets". Washington Post. Archived from the original on December 19, 2014. Retrieved December 19, 2014.
  7. "Yankees acquire right-hander Chris Martin from Rockies". ESPN.com. Associated Press. January 13, 2015. Retrieved January 15, 2015.
  8. Hurcomb, Michael (January 20, 2015). "Rangers acquire reliever Germen Gonzalez in trade with Yankees". CBS News.
  9. Todd, Jeff (January 21, 2015). "Rangers Acquire Carlos Corporan, Designate Gonzalez Germen". MLB trade rumors. Retrieved January 21, 2015.
  10. Todd, Jeff (January 23, 2015). "Cubs Claim Gonzalez Germen From Rangers". mlbtradrumors. Retrieved January 23, 2015.
  11. Chicago Tribune (February 4, 2015). "Cubs claim pitcher Drake Britton off waivers". chicagotribune.com. Retrieved April 23, 2015.
  12. "Cubs call up Gonzalez Germen, option Matt Szczur to Triple-A". CSN Chicago. Retrieved April 23, 2015.
  13. Saunders, Patrick (August 12, 2016). "Rockies add first baseman Ben Paulsen, reliever Matt Carasiti; Mark Reynolds out 4-8 weeks". denverpost.com. Retrieved August 20, 2016.
  14. Todd, Jeff (December 13, 2016). "Minor MLB Transactions: 12/13/16". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved December 13, 2016.
  15. "オリ、ディクソンとモレルが残留 新外国人３投手も獲得". sanspo.com (in Japanese). December 13, 2016. Retrieved December 13, 2016.
  16. "2017年度 自由契約選手". NPB.jp 日本野球機構 (in Japanese). December 2, 2017. Retrieved January 16, 2018.
  17. "White Sox's Gonzalez Germen: Inks minor-league deal with White Sox".
  18. "Brantford Red Sox Sign Gonzalez Germen".
  19. "GONZÁLEZ GERMEN SE UNE A LA TRIBU BÉLICA". guerreros.mx (in Spanish). July 13, 2022. Retrieved July 14, 2022.


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