Tayron Luis Guerrero (born January 9, 1991) is a Colombian professional

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for the

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(NPB). He has previously played in

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(MLB) for the

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and

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. Guerrero has also played for the Colombian national baseball team at the

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Career

San Diego Padres

The Padres signed Guerrero as an amateur

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in 2009. In 2014, Guerrero started the season with the

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of the Single–A

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before receiving a promotion to the

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of the High–A

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. Guerrero played in the 2014

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for the World Team, recording a strikeout of Peter O'Brien. After the season, the Padres assigned Guerrero to the

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to continue his development. He was added to the 40-man roster on November 20, 2014. Guerrero was called up to the major leagues on May 15, 2016, and made his major league debut on May 17.

Miami Marlins

On July 29, 2016, the Padres traded Guerrero, Andrew Cashner, Colin Rea, and cash considerations to the

in exchange for Josh Naylor, Jarred Cosart, Carter Capps, and Luis Castillo. After the trade, he pitched for the Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp of the Double–A Southern League, for whom he had a 0–1 win–loss record with a 3.38

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(ERA), and 22

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s in 16

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.Tayron Guerrero Minor, Fall & Winter Leagues Statistics & History , Baseball-Reference.com
/ref> Guerrero competed for the Colombian national baseball team in the

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. In 2018 with Miami he was 1–3 with a 5.43 ERA, and 68 strikeouts in 58 innings, averaging 10.6 strikeouts per 9 innings. His fastest pitch of 2018 was 104.0 miles an hour, third-best in MLB only to pitches by Jordan Hicks and Aroldis Chapman. Guerrero was designated for assignment on December 2, 2019.

Chicago White Sox

On December 6, 2019, Guerrero was claimed off waivers by the

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from the Marlins. Guerrero was designated for assignment on January 2, 2020, following the promotion of Luis Robert. Guerrero did not play in a game in 2020 due to the cancellation of the minor league season because of the

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. Guerrero appeared in 18 games for the Triple-A

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in 2021, but struggled to a 6.63 ERA before being released on July 31, 2021.

Chiba Lotte Marines

On December 18, 2021, Guerrero signed with the

(NPB). In 2022, Guerrero appeared in 49 games for Lotte, recording a 3-3 record and 3.52 ERA with 63 strikeouts in 46.0 innings pitched.

Cincinnati Reds

On January 7, 2023, Guerrero signed a minor league deal with the

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organization. In 20 appearances for the Triple–A

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, he struggled immensely to an 0–4 record and 11.51 ERA with 20 strikeouts in innings of work. Guerrero was released by the Reds on June 16.

Diablos Rojos del México

On July 8, 2023, Guerrero signed with the Diablos Rojos del México of the

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. In 8 games for México, he recorded a 1.17 ERA with 8 strikeouts and 6 saves across innings pitched.

Los Angeles Angels

On December 18, 2023, Guerrero signed a minor league contract with the

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. He made 33 appearances split between the rookie–level Arizona Complex League Angels and Triple–A

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, posting a cumulative 3–3 record and 5.70 ERA with 38 strikeouts across innings pitched. Guerrero elected free agency following the season on November 4, 2024.

Chiba Lotte Marines (second stint)

On December 3, 2024, Guerrero signed a one–year, $600,000 contract with the old team

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{{DEFAULTSORT:Guerrero, Tayron 1991 births Living people Águilas del Zulia players Arizona Complex League Angels players Arizona League Padres players Charlotte Knights players Chiba Lotte Marines players Colombian expatriate baseball players in Mexico Colombian expatriate baseball players in Venezuela Colombian expatriate baseball players in the Dominican Republic Colombian expatriate baseball players in the United States Diablos Rojos del México players Dominican Summer League Padres players El Paso Chihuahuas players Eugene Emeralds players Fort Wayne TinCaps players Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp players Jacksonville Suns players Jupiter Hammerheads players Lake Elsinore Storm players Major League Baseball pitchers Major League Baseball players from Colombia Miami Marlins players Naranjeros de Hermosillo players New Orleans Baby Cakes players Nippon Professional Baseball pitchers People from Casanare Department Salt Lake Bees players San Antonio Missions players San Diego Padres players Surprise Saguaros players Tigres de Aragua players 2017 World Baseball Classic players 2023 World Baseball Classic players