José Marti Ceda Marte (born January 28, 1987) is a Dominican former professional

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. He played in

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(MLB) from 2010 to 2011 for the

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Professional career

San Diego Padres

On November 1, 2004, Ceda signed with the

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as an international free agent. In , Ceda, a right-handed

, had a record of 4 wins and 2 losses in 13 games for the

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, while posting a 1.50

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with 31 strikeouts. In 2006, he pitched in 8 games for the rookie-level

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, posting a 2-0 record and 5.09 ERA with 31 strikeouts over 23 innings of work.

Chicago Cubs

On July 31, , Ceda was traded to the

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in exchange for Todd Walker. He spent the remainder of the season with the rookie-level Arizona League Cubs and High-A

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. Ceda spent the 2007 season with the Single-A

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and AZL Cubs. In 23 appearances (7 starts) split between the two affiliates, he posted a cumulative 2-2 record and 3.06 ERA with 69 strikeouts across 50 innings pitched.

Florida / Miami Marlins

On November 13, , Ceda was traded by the Cubs to the

in exchange for Kevin Gregg. He missed the entirety of the 2009 season due to a right shoulder injury. On November 20, 2009, the Marlins added Ceda to their

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to protect him from the

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. On September 6, 2010, Ceda was promoted to the major leagues for the first time. In 8 games for the Marlins during his rookie campaign, he posted a 5.19 ERA with 9 strikeouts across innings pitched. On August 14, 2011, Ceda gained some infamy by walking relief pitcher Santiago Casilla on four pitches when Casilla was standing at the outermost point of the batter's box, clearly not intending to swing at any pitches. In 2011, Ceda made 17 appearances out of the

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for Miami, registering a 4.43 ERA with 21 strikeouts across innings pitched. On April 14, 2012, Ceda underwent

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and spent the rest of the 2012 season on the

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. Ceda spent 2013 in rehabilitation with the rookie-level Gulf Coast League Marlins and High-A

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, struggling to a combined 11.25 ERA with 6 strikeouts over 5 appearances. On October 4, 2013, Ceda was removed from the 40-man roster and sent outright to the Triple-A

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. He elected free agency following the season on November 4.

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