| Daniel Duarte | |
|---|---|
| Minnesota Twins | |
| Pitcher | |
| Born: (1996-12-04)December 4, 1996 (age 28) Huatabampo,Sonora,Mexico | |
Bats: Right Throws: Right | |
| MLB debut | |
| April 8, 2022, for the Cincinnati Reds | |
| MLB statistics (through 2024 season) | |
| Win–loss record | 4–0 |
| Earned run average | 3.99 |
| Strikeouts | 28 |
Stats atBaseball Reference  | |
| Teams | |
Daniel Francisco Duarte (born December 4, 1996) is a Mexican professionalbaseballrelief pitcher in theMinnesota Twins organization. He has previously played inMajor League Baseball (MLB) for theCincinnati Reds andMinnesota Twins. He was signed by theTexas Rangers as an international free agent in 2013. Duarte is listed at 6 feet 0 inches (1.83 m) and 235 pounds (107 kg) and bats and throws right handed.
On July 2, 2013, Duarte was signed by theTexas Rangers organization as an international free agent.[1] He made his professional debut with theAZL Rangers in 2015, posting a 5.68 ERA in 4 games. In 2016, Duarte pitched in 12 games for theDominican Summer League Rangers, recording a 6–3 record and 3.05 ERA with 44 strikeouts in 59.0 innings pitched. On April 18, 2017, Duarte was loaned to theTigres de Quintana Roo of theMexican League for the 2017 season.[1] In 37 appearances for Quintana Roo, Duarte logged a 6–1 record and 1.96 ERA.
On December 12, 2017, Duarte was selected by theKansas City Royals in the minor league phase of theRule 5 draft.[2] Duarte was loaned to theTigres de Quintana Roo of theMexican League from March 30 to June 30, 2018, and posted a 2–1 record and 4.26 ERA in 21 appearances. He split the remainder of the season between the rookie-levelIdaho Falls Chukars and the Single-ALexington Legends, recording a cumulative 1.05 ERA in 13 appearances. For the 2019 season, Duarte split the year between the rookie-levelAZL Royals, Lexington, and the High-AWilmington Blue Rocks, pitching to a 5.60 ERA with 26 strikeouts in 27.1 innings pitched.[3] On October 19, 2019, Duarte was released by the Royals organization.
On January 28, 2020, Duarte signed with theTigres de Quintana Roo of theMexican League. However, he was released on February 7 so he could pursue an opportunity with an MLB team. On February 8, 2020, Duarte signed a minor league contract with theCincinnati Reds organization.[4] Duarte did not play in a game in 2020 due to the cancellation of the minor league season because of theCOVID-19 pandemic.[5] He was released by the Reds organization on June 1.
On May 20, 2021, Duarte signed with theAcereros de Monclova of theMexican League.[6] Duarte recorded an 0.64 ERA in 13 appearances for Monclova before being released on June 23 so he could sign with an MLB organization.[6]
On June 24, 2021, Duarte signed a minor league deal with theCincinnati Reds organization.[7] Duarte played in four different levels in for the Reds organization in 2021: the rookie-levelArizona Complex League Reds, the High-ADayton Dragons, the Double-AChattanooga Lookouts, and the Triple-ALouisville Bats. Between the four teams, Duarte pitched to a 4.56 ERA with 32 strikeouts in 23.2 innings of work across 19 total appearances.[3] On November 19, 2021, the Reds added Duarte to their40-man roster to protect him from theRule 5 draft.[8]
Duarte made his major league debut on April 8, 2022. He made 3 appearances out of Cincinnati'sbullpen before he was placed on the injured list on April 17 with right elbow inflammation. He was later transferred to the 60-day IL on April 23.[9] He was activated on September 25 and subsequently optioned to Triple–A Louisville.[10] On November 18, 2022, Duarte was non-tendered and became a free agent.
On November 22, 2022, Duarte re-signed with the Reds on a minor league contract. He began the 2023 season with Triple–A Louisville, working to a 3.49 ERA with 32 strikeouts and 4saves in28+1⁄3 innings across 26 games. On June 13, 2023, Duarte was selected to the major league roster.[11] In 31 games for Cincinnati, he posted a 3–0 record and 3.69 ERA with 23 strikeouts across31+2⁄3 innings pitched. On January 13, 2024, Duarte wasdesignated for assignment after the signing ofBrent Suter was made official.[12]
On January 16, 2024, Duarte was traded to theTexas Rangers in exchange for cash considerations.[13] The Rangers designated him for assignment on January 26[14] and he was claimed off waivers by theMinnesota Twins on February 2.[15] The Twins also designated him for assignment, on February 7.[16] He cleared waivers and was sent outright to the Triple-ASt. Paul Saints on February 13. On March 28, Duarte had his contract selected after making theOpening Day roster.[17] He made only two appearances for Minnesota, recording a 2.25 ERA with 3 strikeouts across 4 innings pitched. On May 8, Duarte underwent season–ending elbow surgery.[18] On November 4, Duarte was removed from the 40–man roster and sent outright to St. Paul.[19] He elected free agency the next day.
On November 6, 2024, Duarte re-signed with the Twins on a minor league contract.[20]
Duarte was selected to theMexico national baseball team at the2020 Summer Olympics (contested in 2021).[21]
