12/05/1999 |
Signed a minor league contract out of Venezuela with the Cincinnati Reds organization. |
01/01/2000 |
OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Stuff: 25 (60); Movement: 25 (25); Control: 25 (55). |
04/03/2000 |
Promoted from international complex to U20 Dominican Rookie League Cincinnati (DSL). |
05/22/2000 |
Injured (Dizziness and nausea), day-to-day for 2 days. |
01/01/2001 |
OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Stuff: 40 (80); Movement: 25 (25); Control: 25 (50). |
07/25/2001 |
Was selected to the 2001 Pioneer League All-Star Game. |
09/22/2001 |
Wins the 2001 PIO PIO Glove Wizard Award at P. |
09/26/2001 |
Wins the 2001 PIO PIO Outstanding Pitcher Award. |
09/27/2001 |
Finished 2nd in 2001 PIO PIO Most Valuable Player Award voting. |
01/01/2002 |
OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Stuff: 45 (75); Movement: 25 (25); Control: 30 (50). |
07/31/2002 |
Was selected to the 2002 Appalachian League All-Star Game. |
01/01/2003 |
OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Stuff: 50 (80); Movement: 25 (25); Control: 30 (55). |
01/01/2004 |
OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Stuff: 50 (80); Movement: 30 (30); Control: 35 (50). |
12/29/2004 |
Drafted in the rule 5 draft (Round 1, Pick 19, 19th overall Pick) by the Chicago Cubs, from the Cincinnati Reds. |
01/01/2005 |
OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Stuff: 60 (75); Movement: 30 (30); Control: 35 (45). |
11/27/2005 |
Received a 1-year contract worth a total of $500,000 through automatic renewal. |
01/01/2006 |
OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Stuff: 70 (75); Movement: 30 (30); Control: 40 (45). |
08/20/2006 |
Injured (Flu-like symptoms), day-to-day for 4 days. |
11/27/2006 |
Received a 1-year contract worth a total of $500,000 through automatic renewal. |
01/01/2007 |
OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Stuff: 75 (75); Movement: 30 (30); Control: 45 (45). |
11/20/2007 |
Received a 1-year contract worth a total of $3,936,000 through arbitration. |
01/01/2008 |
OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Stuff: 80 (80); Movement: 30 (30); Control: 45 (45). |
11/15/2008 |
Received a 1-year contract worth a total of $6,000,000 through arbitration. |
01/01/2009 |
OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Stuff: 75 (75); Movement: 35 (35); Control: 45 (45). |
02/27/2009 |
Signed a 3-year contract extension worth a total of $28,600,000 with the Chicago Cubs organization. |
06/27/2009 |
Injured (Flu-like symptoms), day-to-day for 2 days. |
01/01/2010 |
OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Stuff: 75 (75); Movement: 30 (30); Control: 45 (45). |
09/01/2010 |
Suspended 8 games after ejection following a brawl. |
01/01/2011 |
OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Stuff: 70 (70); Movement: 35 (35); Control: 45 (45). |
08/03/2011 |
Suspended 7 games after ejection following a brawl. |
09/10/2011 |
Injured (Flu-like symptoms), day-to-day for 1 day. |
11/10/2011 |
Wins the 2011 Skyline Cup Series with the Chicago Cubs. |
01/01/2012 |
OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Stuff: 80 (80); Movement: 40 (40); Control: 45 (45). |
11/28/2012 |
Became a free agent. |
12/13/2012 |
Signed a 2-year contract worth a total of $16,500,000 with the Minnesota Twins organization. |
01/01/2013 |
OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Stuff: 70 (70); Movement: 40 (40); Control: 45 (45). |
11/07/2013 |
Executed his contract year option. |
01/01/2014 |
OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Stuff: 70 (70); Movement: 40 (40); Control: 45 (45). |
03/08/2014 |
Injured (Flu-like symptoms), day-to-day for 1 day. |
03/16/2014 |
Injured (Mild shoulder strain), day-to-day for 2 weeks. |
07/01/2014 |
Was claimed off waivers by Virginia while with Minnesota. |
08/26/2014 |
Was claimed off waivers by Kansas City while with Virginia. |
11/28/2014 |
Became a free agent. |
12/29/2014 |
Signed a 2-year contract worth a total of $2,200,000 with the Montreal Expos organization. |
01/01/2015 |
OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Stuff: 70 (70); Movement: 40 (40); Control: 45 (45). |
01/01/2016 |
OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Stuff: 70 (70); Movement: 35 (40); Control: 45 (45). |
06/29/2016 |
Injured (Back spasms), day-to-day for 6 days. |
11/28/2016 |
Became a free agent. |
12/29/2016 |
Signed a 1-year contract worth a total of $1,500,000 with the Detroit Tigers organization. |
01/01/2017 |
OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Stuff: 60 (65); Movement: 35 (35); Control: 45 (45). |
04/29/2017 |
Injured (Sore ankle), day-to-day for 1 day. |
09/04/2017 |
Released by the Detroit Tigers. |
11/06/2017 |
Retired from professional baseball. |