Rey Navarro

Reynaldo Navarro (born December 22, 1989) is a Puerto Rican professional baseball second baseman who is a free agent. He made his Major League Baseball (MLB) debut with the Baltimore Orioles in 2015.

For other people with similar names, see Ray Navarro and Ray Nazarro.
Rey Navarro
Navarro with the Omaha Storm Chasers in 2013
Free agent
Second baseman
Born: (1989-12-22) December 22, 1989
Caguas, Puerto Rico
Bats: Switch Throws: Right
MLB debut
April 24, 2015, for the Baltimore Orioles
MLB statistics
(through 2016 season)
Batting average.276
Home runs1
Runs batted in3
Teams

Career

Arizona Diamondbacks

Navarro was drafted by the Arizona Diamondbacks in the third round of the 2007 Major League Baseball Draft out of the Puerto Rico Baseball Academy.

Kansas City Royals

In 2010, he was traded to the Kansas City Royals for Carlos Rosa.[1] Prior to the 2014 season he signed with the Cincinnati Reds.[2]

Baltimore Orioles

Navarro signed a major league contract with the Baltimore Orioles on November 26, 2014.[3] He was called up to the major leagues on April 24, 2015. He collected his first major league hit, a double, and run during his debut.[4] The very next game he went 3-5 with his first Big-League RBI, to help the Orioles defeat the Red Sox, 18-7.[5] On May 13, 2015, in a game against the Toronto Blue Jays, Navarro hit his first major league home run off of relief pitcher Brett Cecil.[6]

Los Angeles Angels

On December 23, 2015, the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim claimed Navarro off waivers. Navarro signed a minor league contract with the Angels on November 23, 2016.[7] He elected free agency on November 6, 2017.

Seattle Mariners

On January 16, 2018, Navarro signed a minor league deal with the Seattle Mariners.[8] He was released on April 27, 2018.

Sugar Land Skeeters

On May 8, 2018, Navarro signed with the Sugar Land Skeeters of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball.

New York Yankees

On May 11, 2018, Navarro signed a minor league deal with the New York Yankees.[9] He elected free agency on November 2, 2018.

Somerset Patriots

On April 15, 2019, Navarro signed with the Somerset Patriots of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball. He became a free agent following the season.

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References
  1. "BaseballAmerica.com: Majors: Trade Central: D'Backs, Royals Exchange Mid-Level Prospects". baseballamerica.com. May 2, 2010. Retrieved January 22, 2015.
  2. "Northwest Arkansas Naturals - Northwest Arkansas Naturals News". Northwest Arkansas Naturals. Retrieved January 22, 2015.
  3. "School of Roch: Orioles sign Rey Navarro to major league deal". MASNsports. Retrieved January 22, 2015.
  4. Kubatko, Roch. "Orioles set to recall Rey Navarro (O's lose 7-6)". MASNsports.com. Retrieved 4 January 2019.
  5. Young, Tyler (26 April 2015). "O's 18, Red Sox 7: You get a hit and you get a hit". Camdenchat.com. Retrieved 4 January 2019.
  6. "Blue Jays vs. Orioles Box Score - 05/13/15". Mlb.com. Retrieved 4 January 2019.
  7. Todd, Jeff (November 23, 2016). "Minor MLB Transactions: 11/23/16". Mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved November 23, 2016.
  8. "Non-Roster Invitees". Seattle Mariners. Retrieved 4 January 2019.
  9. Ashmore, Mike (11 May 2018). "The New York Yankees have signed infielder Rey Navarro from the independent Atlantic League's Sugar Land Skeeters. He reached the big leagues with the Baltimore Orioles in 2015". Twitter. Retrieved 4 January 2019.
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