| Silvino Bracho | |
|---|---|
_(cropped).jpg) Bracho with the Arizona Diamondbacks | |
| Free agent | |
| Pitcher | |
| Born: (1992-07-17)July 17, 1992 (age 32) Maracaibo,Zulia,Venezuela | |
Bats: Right Throws: Right | |
| MLB debut | |
| August 30, 2015, for the Arizona Diamondbacks | |
| MLB statistics (through 2023 season) | |
| Win–loss record | 2–2 |
| Earned run average | 4.80 |
| Strikeouts | 104 |
Stats atBaseball Reference  | |
| Teams | |
Silvino Bracho (born July 17, 1992) is a Venezuelan professionalbaseballpitcher who is a free agent. He has previously played inMajor League Baseball (MLB) for theArizona Diamondbacks,Atlanta Braves, andCincinnati Reds. Bracho was signed by the Diamondbacks in 2011 as an amateurfree agent. Listed at 5 feet 10 inches (1.78 m) and 190 pounds (86 kg), he throws and bats right-handed.
Bracho was signed by theArizona Diamondbacks on August 9, 2011, as an amateurfree agent.[1] He began his professional career in 2012 with theDominican Summer League Diamondbacks.[2] He reachedClass A in 2014 with theSouth Bend Silver Hawks, where he compiled a 3–2win–loss record with a league-leading 26saves and a 2.08earned run average (ERA), and was aMidwest League post-season All Star.[3][4][5] He reachedDouble-A in 2015, with theMobile BayBears.[2]
Bracho was called up to the majors for the first time on August 30, 2015.[6] He collected an ERA of 1.46 in 13 appearances during the 2015 season. He made theOpening Day roster at the start of the 2016 season, but after the game was optioned toTriple-A. He was recalled on April 20.[7] For the season, he collected an ERA of 7.30 in 26 major-league appearances. In 2017, he spent the majority of the season in Triple-A, appearing only in 21 MLB games, in which he recorded a 5.66 ERA. In 2018, he posted an ERA of 3.19 in 31 MLB games.
In March 2019, Bracho suffered a tornUCL and underwentTommy John surgery, missing the entire 2019 season as a result.[8] In the shortened 2020 season, Bracho only pitched in one inning on the year in a game against theColorado Rockies, surrendering a two-run home run toRyan McMahon.[9] On October 27, 2020, Bracho was outrighted off of the40-man roster,[10] and elected free agency.
On November 11, 2020, Bracho signed a minor-league contract with theSan Francisco Giants organization.[11] During the 2021 season, Bracho played exclusively for the Giants' Triple-A affiliate, theSacramento River Cats.[2]
On March 6, 2022, Bracho signed a minor-league deal with theBoston Red Sox.[12] He began the season in Triple-A with theWorcester Red Sox, until accompanying the major-league squad to Toronto for a series in late June.[13] Bracho was added to Boston's active roster on June 28.[14] He was designated for assignment two days later, without making an appearance for the team.[15]
On June 30, 2022, Bracho was traded to theAtlanta Braves for cash considerations.[16] He was promoted to the active roster and made his debut with the team on July 1.[17] He was designated for assignment on July 4 after just one appearance.[18][19] The Braves outrighted Bracho to the Triple-AGwinnett Stripers on July 6. On September 28, Bracho was again promoted to the active roster.[20] On November 15, Bracho wasdesignated for assignment by the Braves after they protected multiple prospects from theRule 5 draft.[21] On November 18, he was non–tendered and became a free agent.
On December 7, 2022, Bracho signed a minor league deal with theCincinnati Reds that included an invite to spring training. He was assigned to the Triple-ALouisville Bats to begin the 2023 season, where he posted a 3.14 ERA with 15 strikeouts in14+1⁄3 innings pitched. On May 14, 2023, Bracho's contract was selected to the active roster.[22] He made 4 appearances for Cincinnati, allowing 3 runs on 2 hits and 5 walks with 4 strikeouts in5+1⁄3 innings pitched. On May 24, Bracho was designated for assignment following the promotion ofEduardo Salazar.[23] He cleared waivers and was sent outright to Triple-A on May 27.[24]
On June 21, the Reds selected Bracho's contract back to the major league roster.[25] After only one game (in which he tossed two scoreless innings against theAtlanta Braves), Bracho was designated for assignment on June 25 following the promotion ofRandy Wynne.[26] On October 10, Bracho elected free agency.[27]
On January 25, 2024, Bracho signed with theToros de Tijuana of theMexican League.[28] In 44 appearances for Tijuana, he logged a 1–1 record and 1.73 ERA with 54 strikeouts and 6 saves across41+2⁄3 innings of relief. He became a free agent following the season.
Bracho has played forÁguilas del Zulia of theLiga Venezolana de Béisbol Profesional (LVBP) during multiple winter seasons.[2] He has also played for Venezuela in the2017 World Baseball Classic,[29] the2021 Caribbean Series, and the2022 Caribbean Series.[2]