José Siri
José Alexander Siri (born July 22, 1995) is a Dominican professional baseball outfielder in the Houston Astros organization.
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Born: Sabana Grande de Boyá, Dominican Republic | July 22, 1995|||
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Career
Cincinnati Reds
Siri signed with the Cincinnati Reds as an international free agent in September 2012. He made his professional debut the next year with the Dominican Summer League Reds. He played 2014 with the Arizona League Reds, 2015 with the Arizona League Reds and Billings Mustangs and 2016 with Billings and Dayton Dragons.
Siri started 2017 with Dayton.[1] During the season, he broke the Midwest League record for consecutive games with a hit.[2][3] The record was previously held by Tony Toups with 35 in 1977. The Reds added him to their 40-man roster after the season.[4]
On January 27, 2020, Siri was designated for assignment by the Reds.
Seattle Mariners
On February 3, 2020, Siri was claimed off waivers by the Seattle Mariners.
San Francisco Giants
On March 10, 2020, Siri was claimed off waivers by the San Francisco Giants. On July 23, 2020, Siri was designated for assignment by the Giants. He was outrighted on July 30 and became a free agent after the season on November 2, 2020.
Houston Astros
On December 23, 2020, Siri signed a minor league contract with the Houston Astros organization.[5]
References
- "José Siri impacta con fuerza en liga menor de los Rojos | Metro Republica Dominicana". Metrord.do. Retrieved August 5, 2018.
- "Reds prospect Jose Siri sets Midwest League record with 36-game hitting streak". Cincinnati.com. Retrieved August 5, 2018.
- "Reds' Jose Siri extends hit streak to 36 games". MLB.com. Retrieved December 14, 2018.
- "Cincinnati Reds protect Shed Long, Jose Siri and four others from the Rule 5 Draft". Cincinnati.com. November 20, 2017. Retrieved August 5, 2018.
- https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2020/12/astros-sign-jose-siri-to-minor-league-contract.html