Jairo Manuel Asencio (born May 30, 1983) is a Dominican professional

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right-handed

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. He played in

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(MLB) for the

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, and

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, and in the

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for the

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. He is the closer of The

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of the

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Career

Pittsburgh Pirates

Asencio was first signed by the

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in 2001.

Atlanta Braves

He was placed on the

40-man roster for the first time in 2009 when he made three appearances for the major league team, and later on April 16, 2011, to replace the disabled

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. His Major League debut was on July 12, 2009, against the

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. On April 28, Asencio was optioned back to the Triple-A

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. For the entire

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, Asencio was on the team's restricted list because of

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problems. It was discovered later in the year that Asencio had used a false name, Luis Valdez, and birthdate.

Cleveland Indians

On March 29, 2012, Asencio was traded to the

in exchange for cash considerations. In 18 appearances for Cleveland, he compiled a 1-1 record and 5.96 ERA with 21 strikeouts across innings pitched. Asencio was designated for assignment by the Indians on May 28.

Chicago Cubs

The

claimed Asencio off waivers on June 1, 2012. In 12 games for the Cubs, he recorded a 3.07 ERA with 8 strikeouts across innings pitched. On July 19, Asencio was designated for assignment by the Cubs. He cleared waivers and was sent outright to the Triple-A

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. Asencio elected free agency following the season on November 2.

Baltimore Orioles

On November 5, 2012, Asencio signed a minor league contract with the

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that included an invitation to spring training. On March 25, 2013, Asencio was traded to the

in exchange for a player to be named later or cash. He started the season with the Triple-A

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. Asencio was recalled by the Orioles on July 12, and pitched one inning of relief against the

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that night. He was

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on July 28. Asencio cleared waivers and was sent outright to Norfolk on July 31. He elected free agency on October 4.

Kia Tigers

Asencio signed a deal with the

of the

for the 2014 season.

Chicago White Sox

On January 22, 2015, Asencio signed a minor league contract with the

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. In 17 appearances out of the

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for the Triple-A

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, he registered a 5.03 ERA with 28 strikeouts and 9 saves over innings pitched. Asencio was released by the White Sox organization on May 29.

Leones de Yucatán

On April 18, 2017, Asencio signed with the

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of the

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. In 25 games for Yucatán, he compiled a 2–1 record and 2.42 ERA with 28 strikeouts across 26 innings pitched. Asencio was released on June 6.

Saraperos de Saltillo

On May 23, 2019, Asencio signed with the

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of the

. In 5 games, he recorded a 4.50 ERA with 2 strikeouts across 4 innings of work. Asencio was released on June 4. On February 10, 2022, Asencio signed with the

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of the

. However, he was released prior to the start of the season on April 19.

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