| Dylan Floro | |
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_(cropped).jpg) Floro with the Marlins in 2023 | |
| Athletics – No. 54 | |
| Pitcher | |
| Born: (1990-12-27)December 27, 1990 (age 34) Merced, California, U.S. | |
Bats: Left Throws: Right | |
| MLB debut | |
| July 7, 2016, for the Tampa Bay Rays | |
| MLB statistics (through 2024 season) | |
| Win–loss record | 32–26 |
| Earned run average | 3.49 |
| Strikeouts | 355 |
| Saves | 32 |
Stats atBaseball Reference  | |
| Teams | |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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Dylan Lee Floro (born December 27, 1990) is an American professionalbaseballpitcher in theAthletics organization. He has previously played inMajor League Baseball (MLB) for theTampa Bay Rays,Chicago Cubs,Cincinnati Reds,Los Angeles Dodgers,Miami Marlins,Minnesota Twins,Washington Nationals, andArizona Diamondbacks. He playedcollege baseball for theCal State Fullerton Titans. Floro was drafted by the Rays in the 13th round of the2012 MLB draft, and made his MLB debut in 2016.
Floro attendedBuhach Colony High School inAtwater, California. During his high school career he had a 33–5win–loss record.[1]
He was drafted by theTampa Bay Rays in the 20th round of the2009 Major League Baseball draft but did not sign and attendedCalifornia State University Fullerton to playcollege baseball.[2] He played for theTitans from 2010 to 2012. During his career he went 21–8 with a 3.29earned run average (ERA) and 178strikeouts. In 2011, he playedcollegiate summer baseball for theHyannis Harbor Hawks of theCape Cod Baseball League.[3]
Floro was again drafted by the Rays, this time in the 13th round of the2012 MLB draft.[4] This time he signed with the Rays and made his professional debut that season with theHudson Valley Renegades. Pitching for theBowling Green Hot Rods andCharlotte Stone Crabs in 2013, Floro went 11–2 with a 1.77 ERA and was named the Rays Minor League Pitcher of the Year.[5] In 2014, he pitched for the Double-AMontgomery Biscuits. In 2015, he pitched for the Triple-ADurham Bulls and was 9–12 with a 5.02 ERA.[6]
Floro was called up to the Major Leagues on July 6, 2016.[7] He made his major league debut on July 7 against the Angels. In 2016 with the Rays he was 0–1 with a 4.20 ERA.[8]
Floro was waived by the Rays and claimed by theChicago Cubs on January 17, 2017.[9] Floro wasdesignated for assignment following the acquisition ofEddie Butler on February 1.[10] He cleared waivers and was assigned to the Triple–AIowa Cubs on February 4.[11] The Cubs promoted Floro to the major leagues on May 8.[12] In 2017 with the Cubs he was 0–0 with a 6.52 ERA.[8]
Floro was claimed off waivers by theLos Angeles Dodgers on August 4, 2017. He pitched in 8 games for the Triple–AOklahoma City Dodgers and was 0–1 with a 5.56 ERA. On August 18, Floro was designated for assignment by Los Angeles following the acquisition ofCurtis Granderson.[13][6][14]
On January 3, 2018, Floro signed a minor league contract with theCincinnati Reds.[15] He had his contract purchased on April 13, 2018. In 25 appearances, he was 3–2 in36+1⁄3 innings.
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Floro was traded back to the Dodgers on July 4, 2018 (along withZach Neal and international bonus pool space) in exchange for James Marinan andAneurys Zabala.[16] After being acquired, Floro posted strong numbers for the remainder of the season, posting an ERA of 1.63 in 29 games. He was the losing pitcher in Game 4 of the2018 World Series.[17]
In 2019, he appeared in 46.2 innings over 50 games for the Dodgers, with a 4.24 ERA and a record of 5–3.[17]
In thepandemic-shortened 2020 season, he was 3–0 with a 2.59 ERA in 24.1 innings over 25 games.[17] He pitched in one game in the2020 NLDS, two games in the2020 NLCS and three games in the2020 World Series, allowing five runs in5+1⁄3 innings. However, the Dodgers won the championship, giving him his first World Series ring.[17]
On February 12, 2021, the Dodgers traded Floro to theMiami Marlins in exchange forAlex Vesia andKyle Hurt.[18] In 68 appearances out of thebullpen, he accumulated a 6–6 record and 2.81 ERA with 62 strikeouts and 15 saves across 64 innings pitched.[19]
Floro made 56 relief outings for Miami in 2022, compiling a 3.02 ERA with 48 strikeouts and 10saves over53+2⁄3 innings of work.[20] On November 18, 2022, Floro signed a one-year, $3.9 million contract with the Marlins, avoiding arbitration.[21]
Floro made 43 appearances for the Marlins in 2023, registering a 3–5 record and 4.54 ERA with 41 strikeouts across39+2⁄3 innings pitched.[22]
On July 26, 2023, Floro was traded to theMinnesota Twins in exchange forJorge López.[23] In 19 games for the Twins, he posted a 5.29 ERA with 22 hits and 17 strikeouts in 17.0 innings of work.[22] On September 26, Floro wasdesignated for assignment followingBrock Stewart's activation from the injured list.[24] He was released on September 29.
On December 12, 2023, Floro signed a one-year contract with theWashington Nationals for $2.25 million plus incentives.[25] In 51 relief outings for Washington in 2024, Floro recorded a 2.06 ERA with 40 strikeouts across52+1⁄3 innings pitched.[26]
On July 30, 2024, the Nationals traded Floro to theArizona Diamondbacks in exchange forAndrés Chaparro.[27] In 15 appearances for the Diamondbacks, he struggled to a 9.37 ERA with 8 strikeouts across16+1⁄3 innings pitched. Floro was designated for assignment by Arizona on September 15.[28] He was released by the Diamondbacks organization on September 17.[29]
On February 20, 2025, Floro signed a minor league contract with theAthletics.[30]
Floro and his wife, Amber, married in 2015 and have two daughters.[31]