Nicholas Phillip Margevicius ( ; born June 18, 1996) is an American professional

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in the

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organization. He has previously 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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(CPBL) for the

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Amateur career

Margevicius attended Saint Ignatius High School in

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. After high school, Margevicius attended

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, where he played

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. In 2016, he played

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with the

Wareham Gatemen The Wareham Gatemen are a collegiate summer baseball team based in Wareham, Massachusetts. The team is a member of the Cape Cod Baseball League (CCBL) and plays in the league's West Division. The Gatemen play their home games at Clem Spillane Fie ...

of the

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. In 2017, as a junior, he went 6-4 with a 2.89 ERA in 14 games (13 starts).

Professional career

San Diego Padres

Minor leagues

Margevicius was drafted by the

in the 7th round, 198th overall, in the

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. In his debut season of 2017, Margevicius played for the rookie-level

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and the Low-A

Tri-City Dust Devils The Tri-City Dust Devils are a Minor League Baseball team based in Pasco, Washington. The Dust Devils are members of the Northwest League The Northwest League is a Minor League Baseball league that operates in the Northwestern United States ...

. He accumulated a 4–1 record with a 1.31 ERA and 62 strikeouts over 48 innings. Margevicius split the 2018 season between the Single-A

Fort Wayne TinCaps The Fort Wayne TinCaps are a Minor League Baseball team based in Fort Wayne, Indiana. The TinCaps compete in the Midwest League as the High-A affiliate of the San Diego Padres. The team plays its home games at Parkview Field. The TinCaps won the ...

and High-A

Lake Elsinore Storm The Lake Elsinore Storm are a Minor League Baseball team based in Lake Elsinore, California. The Storm compete in the California League as the Single-A affiliate of the San Diego Padres. The team plays its home games at Lake Elsinore Diamond, w ...

, accumulating a 10–8 record with a 3.60 ERA and 146 strikeouts in innings pitched. Margevicius appeared in one game with the Double-A

San Antonio Missions The San Antonio Missions are a Minor League Baseball team based in San Antonio, Texas. The Missions compete in the Texas League as the Double-A (baseball), Double-A affiliate of the San Diego Padres. The team plays its home games at Nelson W. W ...

during the 2018

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playoffs.

Major leagues

Margevicius was called up by the Padres on March 30, 2019, and made his major league debut that evening. He recorded five plus innings, allowing one run, while striking out five. Upon selecting what number to wear, Margevicius chose to wear number 25 after his favorite player growing up for his hometown

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was

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. He became the second player from the 2017 draft class to reach

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. He was optioned to the

Amarillo Sod Poodles The Amarillo Sod Poodles, nicknamed the Soddies, are a Minor League Baseball team of the Texas League and the Double-A affiliate of the Arizona Diamondbacks. They are located in Amarillo, Texas, and play their home games at Hodgetown in downtow ...

on May 17, and was recalled on June 1. He was optioned once again on June 19, returned on August 28, and remained with the Padres thru the remainder of the 2019 season. Margevicius was

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on January 17, 2020.

Seattle Mariners

On January 24, 2020, Margevicius was claimed off waivers by the

. After an injury to the neck caused starter

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to go on the 10-Day disabled list, Margevicius replaced him as the starter. In his debut as a starter for the Mariners, Margevicius pitched scoreless innings against the

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while recording 3 strikeouts. Margevicius earned his 1st win as a Mariner when he pitched innings against the Texas Rangers giving up 4 earned runs on 6 hits and 1 walk while striking out 7 batters. Margevicius earned his 2nd win as a starter for the Mariners during his last start of the season when he pitched 6 scoreless innings against the defending AL Pennant winners

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recording 4 strikeouts in the process. Margevicius finished the season with a 2–3 record and a 4.57 ERA. On May 13, 2021, Margevicius was placed on the 60-day injured list after being diagnosed with

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. In 5 games in 2021, he pitched to an 0-2 record and 8.25 ERA. Margevicius was designated for assignment on May 5, 2022. On May 9, Margevicius cleared waivers and was sent outright to the Triple-A

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. He was released on March 6, 2023.

Atlanta Braves

On April 4, 2023, Margevicius signed a minor league contract with the

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. In 20 games split between the Triple–A

Gwinnett Stripers The Gwinnett Stripers are a Minor League Baseball team of the International League (IL) and the Triple-A (baseball), Triple-A affiliate of the Atlanta Braves. They play their home games at Coolray Field in unincorporated Gwinnett County, Georgia ...

and Double–A

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, he registered a combined 6.82 ERA with 49 strikeouts across innings pitched. Margevicius elected free agency following the season on November 6.

TSG Hawks

On January 22, 2024, Margevicius signed with the

of the

. In 18 starts for the Hawks, he compiled a 7-6 record and 2.82 ERA with 86 strikeouts across innings pitched. Margevicius became a free agent following the season.

Tecolotes de los Dos Laredos

On March 7, 2025, Margevicius signed with the

Tecolotes de los Dos Laredos The Tecolotes de los Dos Laredos (English: Two Laredos Owls), formerly known as the Tecolotes de Nuevo Laredo (English: Nuevo Laredo Owls), are a professional baseball team in the Mexican League. The Tecolotes are a binational baseball team, spli ...

of the

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. In two starts for Dos Laredos, Margevicius posted a 2-0 record and 0.87 ERA with seven strikeouts across innings pitched.

Detroit Tigers

On April 29, 2025, Margevicius signed a minor league contract with the

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