Gonzalez Germán Germen Figao (born September 23, 1987) 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

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, and

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, and in

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(NPB) for the

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Career

New York Mets

Germen started the 2013 season with the Las Vegas 51s of the

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. He made his major league debut with the Mets on July 12, 2013, in an

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game against the

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. He received the loss. Germen recorded his first major league save on August 16, 2013 against the

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, pitching two innings. Germen ended the 2013 season with a 3.93

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. Germen also compiled 33 strikeouts, 1 save, and a 1.40 WHIP. Germen was

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by the Mets on December 15, 2014.

Chicago Cubs

The Mets traded Germen to the

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on December 19. He was designated for assignment on January 13, 2015. The Yankees then traded him to the Texas Rangers on January 20, 2015, in exchange for cash considerations. The Rangers then also designated him for assignment, one day later. Germen was subsequently claimed off waivers by the

on January 23. They designated him for assignment on February 4 to make room for Drake Britton. The Cubs promoted Germen to the major leagues on April 19.

Colorado Rockies

Germen was claimed off waivers by the

on July 7, 2015. In 29 appearances for the Rockies, he compiled a 3.86 ERA with 25 strikeouts and 1 save across innings pitched. On October 14, Germen was removed from the 40–man roster and sent outright to the Triple–A

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. On August 12, 2016, Germen was designated for assignment, and outrighted to the Isotopes on August 15.

Orix Buffaloes

On December 13, 2016, Germen signed with the

. He made 44 appearances out of the

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for Orix, registering a 2.68 ERA with 51 strikeouts and 3 saves over 47 innings. Germen became a free agent on December 2, 2017.

Gunma Diamond Pegasus

On January 16, 2018, Germen signed a minor league deal with the

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. He was released by the organization on March 24. On April 30, 2018, Germen signed with the Gunma Diamond Pegasus of the Baseball Challenge League.

Long Island Ducks

On June 28, 2018, Germen signed with the Long Island Ducks of the

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. He became a free agent following the 2018 season without ever appearing in a game.

Olmecas de Tabasco

On March 4, 2019, Germen signed with the Olmecas de Tabasco of the

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. In 15 games for Tabasco, he struggled to a 7.31 ERA with 15 strikeouts and 4 saves across 16 innings pitched. German was released by the Olmecas on May 17.

Brantford Red Sox

On April 5, 2022, Germen signed with the Brantford Red Sox of the Intercounty Baseball League. He was released on May 5, 2022.

Guerreros de Oaxaca

On July 13, 2022, Germen signed with the

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of the

. Germen made 3 starts for Oaxaca, posting a 1-0 record and 4.76 ERA with 16 strikeouts in 17.0 innings pitched. On January 11, 2023, Germen was released.

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