Warner Antonio Madrigal (born March 21, 1984) is a Dominican professional

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who is a free agent. He has previously played in

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(MLB) for the Texas Rangers,

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(NPB) for the

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, and in the

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(CPBL) for the

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Professional career

Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim

Madrigal was signed out of the

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by the

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in . After spending three years as an

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for the

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, the Angels' Low-A affiliate, Madrigal was converted to a pitcher in . At the end of the season, the Angels decided to protect Madrigal from the

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by putting him on their

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on November 6. However, because Madrigal had spent 6 years in the minor leagues with one team, he became a

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at the close of the

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on October 29.

Texas Rangers

The Texas Rangers subsequently signed Madrigal to a contract on November 18, 2007. Madrigal made his debut for the Rangers on July 2, , pitching in the 7th inning against the

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. Madrigal lasted only one-third of an inning, giving up six runs and Brett Gardner's first career hit. Madrigal split the 2009 season between the major leagues and the Triple-A

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. On April 8, 2010, Madrigal was placed on the 60-day disabled list. Upon his activation on June 24, Madrigal was outrighted off of the 40-man roster. On November 6, Madrigal elected free agency.

New York Yankees

On January 20, 2011, the

signed Madrigal to a minor league contract with an invitation to spring training. He was assigned to the

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to begin the season. On June 24, Madrigal was released by the Yankees organization.

Arizona Diamondbacks

On December 21, 2012, Madrigal signed a minor league contract with the

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. In 22 games for the Triple-A

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, he compiled a 2.75 ERA with 41 strikeouts across 36 innings pitched. Madrigal was released by the Diamondbacks organization on June 11, 2013.

Chunichi Dragons

Madrigal signed with the

for the 2013 season. On the year for the Dragons, Madrigal pitched to a 2-0 record with a 3.23 ERA and 28 strikeouts.

Washington Nationals

On January 23, 2014, Madrigal signed a minor league contract with the

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organization. He was assigned to the

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to begin the season. On August 7, Madrigal was released.

Uni-President 7-Eleven Lions

Madrigal signed with the

of the

prior to the 2015 season. In his tenure in the CPBL, Madrigal pitched to a 4-5 record with a 2.75 ERA and 48 strikeouts in innings of work.

Rieleros de Aguascalientes

On May 26, 2016, Madrigal signed with the

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of the

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. He was released by the Rieleros on June 24.

Algodoneros de Unión Laguna

On February 5, 2020, Madrigal signed with the

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of the

. Madrigal did not play in a game in 2020 due to the cancellation of the Mexican League season because of the

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. On February 19, 2021, Madrigal was released.

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