Marcos Diplán

Texas Rangers

The Texas Rangers signed Diplan as an international free agent in 2013, receiving a $1.3m signing bonus.^[1] He pitched for the Dominican Rangers during the 2014 season, where he had a 7–2 win–loss record, a 1.54 ERA, and 57 strikeouts in 64+1⁄3 innings pitched.

Milwaukee Brewers

On January 19, 2015, the Rangers traded Diplan, Luis Sardiñas, and Corey Knebel to the Milwaukee Brewers for Yovani Gallardo.^[2] He spent 2015 with the Helena Brewers where he was 2–2 with a 3.75 ERA in 50.1 innings pitched, and 2016 with the Brevard County Manatees and Wisconsin Timber Rattlers where he posted a combined 7–4 record, 3.02 ERA, and 1.29 WHIP in 27 total games (17 starts) between the two clubs. In 2017, he pitched for the Carolina Mudcats where he compiled a 7–8 record and 5.23 ERA in 26 games (22 starts).^[3]

The Brewers added him to their 40-man roster after the 2017 season.^[4] He spent the 2018 season with both Carolina and the Biloxi Shuckers, pitching to a combined 5–8 record with a 4.03 ERA in 25 games (24 starts).^[5] He returned to Biloxi to begin 2019.^[6]

Diplán was designated for assignment on July 29, 2019, following the acquisition of Jordan Lyles.^[7]

Minnesota Twins

The Brewers traded Diplán to the Minnesota Twins for cash considerations on July 31, 2019.^[8] Between Biloxi and the Pensacola Blue Wahoos, Diplan went 3–5 with a 4.85 ERA in 68+2⁄3 innings in 2019. On September 14, 2019, the Twins designated Diplán for assignment.^[9] Diplán was claimed by the Detroit Tigers on September 16.^[10]

Baltimore Orioles

On December 9, 2019, the Baltimore Orioles claimed Diplán off waivers.^[11] He was designated for assignment on December 29, following the signing of Kohl Stewart. He was outrighted to the minor leagues on January 9, 2020. Diplán did not play in a game in 2020 due to the cancellation of the minor league season because of the COVID-19 pandemic.^[12] On October 29, 2020, Diplan was re-signed to a minor league contract. Diplán began the 2021 season with the Norfolk Tides. In June 2021, he was selected to play in the All-Star Futures Game.^[13]

The Orioles promoted Diplán to the major leagues on August 4, 2021.^[14] He made his MLB debut on August 6 and struck out Tampa Bay Rays first baseman Ji-man Choi looking for his first career strikeout. Diplán made 23 appearances for the Orioles, going 2–0 with a 4.50 ERA and 24 strikeouts.On November 3, 2021, the Orioles outrighted Diplán to Triple-A Norfolk. However, he rejected the assignment, making him a free agent.^[15]

On November 18, 2021, Diplán re-signed with the Orioles on a minor league contract for the 2022 season.^[16] He began the 2022 season with Norfolk, and was promoted to the major leagues on April 17.^[17] He was designated for assignment on July 6, 2022, and was sent to Triple-A Norfolk. On August 6, 2022, Diplán was released by the Orioles.

Acereros de Monclova

On June 10, 2023, Diplán signed with the Acereros de Monclova of the Mexican League.^[18] In 3 appearances, Diplán posted a 0–2 record with an 11.74 ERA and 6 strikeouts in 7.2 innings. He was waived on June 24.^[18]

Rieleros de Aguascalientes

On July 11, 2023, Diplán signed with the Rieleros de Aguascalientes of the Mexican League. He made one start for the team, surrendering 3 runs on 2 hits and 4 walks with 1 strikeout in two-thirds of an inning. Diplán was released by the team on July 13.^[19]