Erik Wayne Thomas Sabrowski (born October 31, 1997) is a Canadian professional

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for the

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(MLB).

Professional career

San Diego Padres

Sabrowski was drafted by the

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, with the 411th overall selection, of the

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. However, he underwent

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shortly after being drafted and missed the 2019 season as a result. Sabrowski did not play in a game in 2020 due to the cancellation of the minor league season because of the

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. Sabrowski made his professional debut in 2021 with the High–A

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, recording a 1.86 ERA with 41 strikeouts over 8 games (3 starts).

Cleveland Guardians

On December 8, 2021, Sabrowski was selected by the

in the minor league phase of the Rule 5 draft. However, as a result of undergoing a second Tommy John surgery in 2021, he missed the entire 2022 campaign. Sabrowski returned to action in 2023 with the Double–A

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, compiling a 4–0 record and 2.49 ERA with 28 strikeouts across 20 appearances out of the

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. Sabrowski began the 2024 season with Akron, and was promoted to the Triple–A

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in May. In 36 appearances split between the two affiliates, he accumulated an 8–3 record and 3.51 ERA with 79 strikeouts over innings pitched. On August 28, 2024, Sabrowski was selected to the

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and promoted to the major leagues for the first time. He made his MLB debut on September 4, striking out the first batter he faced and pitching innings in relief for Cleveland, allowing one hit and striking out two batters. He also became the 5th player from Edmonton to appear in the major leagues.

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{{DEFAULTSORT:Sabrowski, Erik 1997 births Living people Akron RubberDucks players Cleveland Guardians players Cloud County Thunderbirds baseball players Columbus Clippers players Fort Wayne TinCaps players Major League Baseball pitchers Major League Baseball players from Canada Peoria Javelinas players Baseball players from Edmonton