Enoli Norverto Paredes (born September 28, 1995) is a Dominican professional

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in the

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organization. He has previously played in

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(MLB) for the

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, and

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Career

Houston Astros

On December 3, 2014, Paredes signed with the

as an international free agent. He made his professional debut with the

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in 2016, going 1–3 with a 3.74 ERA over innings. He appeared in 8 games for the

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in 2017, going 1–3 with a 2.11 ERA over 38 innings. He missed the second half of 2017 with an elbow injury. He split the 2018 season between Quad Cities and the

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, going a combined 6–4 with a 1.43 ERA over innings. He split the 2019 season between the

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and the

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, going a combined 5–4 with a 2.78 ERA over 94 innings. On November 20, 2019, the Astros added Paredes to their

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to protect him from the

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. On July 24, 2020, Paredes made his MLB debut against the

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, pitching one scoreless inning. In 2020 he was 3-3 with a 3.05 ERA in 22 relief appearances in which he pitched 20.2 innings. Paredes made his postseason debut against the

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in the

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. In 2021, Paredes pitched in 16 games for Houston, struggling to a 6.32 ERA with 15 strikeouts across innings of work. In 2022, he appeared in only three games for the team, allowing one run on three hits and three walks with two strikeouts in three innings of work. Paredes was optioned to the Triple-A

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to begin the 2023 season. He did not appear in a game for the Astros the entire season, spending the year with Sugar Land. In 52 appearances out of the

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for the Space Cowboys, he pitched to a 4.80 ERA with 66 strikeouts and 6 saves across innings pitched. Following the season on November 6, Paredes was removed from the 40–man roster and sent outright to Triple–A. He elected free agency the same day.

Milwaukee Brewers

On November 17, 2023, Paredes signed a minor league contract with the

. In 18 games for the Triple–A

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, he recorded a 1.31 ERA with 34 strikeouts and 5 saves across innings pitched. On May 24, 2024, the Brewers selected Paredes' contract, adding him to their active roster. He was placed on the injured list with right forearm tendinitis on July 3, and was transferred to the 60–day injured list on August 11. Paredes was activated on September 12. He made 17 total appearances for Milwaukee, compiling a 1.74 ERA with 14 strikeouts over innings pitched. Paredes was

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by the Brewers on September 20.

Chicago Cubs

On September 23, 2024, Paredes was claimed off waivers by the

. He made one scoreless appearance for the Cubs, striking out two batters in one innings pitched. On November 4, Paredes was removed from the 40–man roster and sent outright to the Triple–A

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, but he rejected the assignment and elected free agency.

Atlanta Braves

On November 11, 2024, Paredes signed a minor league contract with the

Personal life

Enoli's father was a rookie league outfielder with the

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