Cory Taylor Rasmus (born November 6, 1987) is an American former

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. He has played in

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(MLB) for the

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and

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Professional career

Atlanta Braves

Rasmus was drafted by the

in the first round of the 2006 Major League Baseball Draft out of Russell County High School. The Braves added him to their 40-man roster after the 2012 season. Rasmus played for the Triple-A Gwinnett Braves until he was called up to the Braves on May 18, 2013. He made his major league debut on May 22, 2013, working one and two-thirds innings, and striking out three while giving up home runs to Aaron Hicks and Oswaldo Arcia. On May 27, 2013, Cory pitched to his older brother

Colby Rasmus Colby Ryan Rasmus (born August 11, 1986) is an American former professional baseball outfielder. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the St. Louis Cardinals, Toronto Blue Jays, Houston Astros, Tampa Bay Rays and Baltimore Orioles. He ha ...

for the first time in an MLB game. Colby hit a double. This was the first time that one brother pitched to another brother in the MLB since June 13, 2010. He was optioned back to Gwinnett on May 29 when Jordan Walden was activated from the disabled list.

Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim / Los Angeles Angels

On July 29, 2013, Rasmus was traded to the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim for Scott Downs. He was then optioned to the Triple-A Salt Lake Bees. He was called up on August 23. Rasmus started the 2014 season at Triple-A Salt Lake. He was recalled by the Angels on May 5. After being called up, Rasmus shifted between the bullpen and the rotation, spot starting in 6 games for the Angels. As a starter, he averaged less than 5 innings in each start. He finished the season with a 2.57 ERA in 30 games, 6 starts for the Angels. Between the 2015 and 2016 season, Rasmus hasn't shown the same level of success from his 2014 season. On July 6, 2016, it was announced by the team that Rasmus would need core muscle surgery, effectively ending his season. Rasmus was designated for assignment on November 7. After clearing waivers, he was assigned to Triple-A. Rasmus rejected his minor league assignment and became a free agent on November 16.

Tampa Bay Rays

On February 1, 2017, Rasmus signed a minor league contract with the

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. He was released on April 7, 2017.

Personal

Rasmus is the younger brother of retired center fielder

. Both brothers played for Phenix City National Little League during the

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. Phenix City won the United States championship game, before losing in the finals to

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, 5–0. His younger brother, Casey, was a catcher in the St. Louis Cardinals' organization until retiring in June 2014. His father Tony was drafted by the Angels in 1986, playing three seasons of minor league baseball before retiring.

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