Starting Pitcher (R) Height: 6’3” Weight: 195 lbs.
Born: 5-21-79, Guayubin, D.R.
Age at MLB Debut: 23
Traded to Cleveland, 7-28-02 (see below)
Contract: 1 Year, $302,400 (signed 3-3-03)
2003 Salary: $302,400
Arbitration: 2005
Free Agency: 2008
9-2-96: Signed with the Los Angeles Dodgers as a free agent
Started 1997 with VSL Dodgers
Started 2000 in Great Falls (R)
Started 2001 in Vero Beach (A)
Started 2002 in Jacksonville (AA)
7-20-02: Promoted to Las Vegas (AAA)
7-28-02: Traded along with Terry Mulholland and Francisco Cruceta to the Cleveland Indians for Paul Shuey
7-28-02: Assigned to Buffalo (AAA)
8-20-02: Recalled to Cleveland (MLB Debut)
3-3-03: Signed to a 1 Year contract ($302,400)
6-11-03: Placed on the 15-day Disabled List (right tricep)
6-20-03: Sent to Buffalo (AAA) on Rehab Assignment
6-26-03: Reinstated from 15-day Disabled List
7-2-03: Optioned to Buffalo (AAA)
7-9-03: Placed on the Disabled List (AAA) (groin)