John Robert Schreiber (born March 5, 1994) is an American professional

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for the

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(MLB). He has previously played in MLB for the

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and

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. Listed at and , he throws and bats right-handed.

Career

Schreiber was born in

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, raised in nearby Rockwood, and attended Carlson High School in

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. He played

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at Henry Ford Community College in Dearborn for two seasons, and then transferred to the

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for two seasons.

Detroit Tigers

The

selected Schreiber in the 15th round of the

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, where he signed for a $6,000 bonus. After signing with Detroit, he was assigned to the

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, where he went 2–3 in 18 games with a 2.76

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and 1.09

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. In 2017, he played for the

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where he improved to a 5–1 record and 0.54 ERA in 27 relief appearances. Opponents only batted .147 off Schreiber and he held opposing batters to a 0.66 WHIP. Schreiber then advanced to the Double-A

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in 2018, where he finished with a 2.48 ERA and 18 saves in 23 opportunities, while pitching in 49 games total over the course of the year. He began 2019 in Erie, but after allowing just two runs in seven innings, and with opponents hitting .154 off him, he was called up to the Triple-A

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. On August 8, 2019, the Tigers selected Schreiber's contract and promoted him to the major leagues. He made his debut on August 9, allowing one run over of an inning. Schreiber earned his first major league win on September 7, pitching the final of an inning in the Tigers' 5–4

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victory over the

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. He pitched 13 innings for the 2019 Tigers, compiling a 6.23 ERA with 19 strikeouts. With the 2020 Tigers, Schreiber appeared in 15 games, compiling a 0–1 record with a 6.32 ERA and 14 strikeouts in innings pitched. On February 12, 2021, Schreiber was

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following the signing of Nomar Mazara.

Boston Red Sox

On February 18, 2021, Schreiber was claimed off waivers by the

. On March 30, the Red Sox designated Schreiber for assignment. On April 2, he was sent outright to the team's alternate training site. After pitching in Triple-A with the

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, Schreiber was added to Boston's active roster on September 1, then appeared in a single game, allowing one run in three innings. He was returned to Worcester on September 6 and removed from the

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. In 33 appearances (eight starts) with Worcester, Schreiber compiled a 2.71 ERA and 3–3 record while striking out 65 batters in innings. Schreiber began the 2022 season with Worcester, and was added to Boston's active roster on April 25. He was returned to Worcester on April 29 and removed from the team's 40-man roster. Schreiber was recalled to Boston on May 6 when Rich Hill was placed on the

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injured list. On May 10, Schreiber earned his first major-league save, throwing two shutout innings against the

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. In 64 relief appearances with Boston during 2022, Schreiber posted a 4–4 record with eight saves and 2.22 ERA while striking out 74 batters in 65 innings, breaking out and becoming an important member of the Red Sox bullpen. Schreiber began the 2023 season as a member of Boston's bullpen. On May 16, he was placed on the injured list with a right

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strain. He was transferred to the 60-day injured list on June 22. On July 25, Schreiber was activated from the injured list and served as the opener in the team's game against the

later that day. He pitched one inning, letting up a run. In 46 outings for Boston, Schreiber recorded a 3.86 ERA with 53 strikeouts across innings pitched.

Kansas City Royals

On February 17, 2024, the Red Sox traded Schreiber to the

in exchange for minor-league pitcher David Sandlin.

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