Danny Salazar

Salazar signed with the Indians as an international free agent in 2006. He spent two years playing rookie-level ball for the Indians, then spent 2009 through 2011 with the Lake County Captains. The Indians purchased his contract on November 18, 2011 to protect him from the Rule 5 draft. He spent 2012 with the Carolina Mudcats and Akron Aeros, For the week ending May 5, 2013, Salazar was named Eastern League Pitcher of the Week while playing for the Aeros, and was promoted to the AAA Columbus Clippers shortly afterward.^[1]

Salazar was recalled from the Triple-A Columbus Clippers on July 11, 2013, and made his Major League baseball debut as the starting pitcher against the Toronto Blue Jays.^[2] He took a no-hitter into the 6th inning, striking out seven batters in six full-innings of work, the most strikeouts for an Indians' starting pitcher in his major league debut since Luis Tiant struck out eleven batters in his debut in 1964.^[3] He was optioned back to Columbus on July 12. Danny Salazar was called up to make a spot start on August 7, 2013, against the Detroit Tigers.^[4] Salazar made his first career post-season start for the Indians against the Tampa Bay Rays in the 2013 American League Wild Card Game.

In 2014, Salazar split the season between the Indians and Clippers, pitching in 20 games for the major league club and finishing with a 6-8 record and a 4.25 ERA.

Salazar was named to the American League All-Star Team in 2016.

He is married to Iris Salazar; they have two daughters, Dayry and Iara. They live in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. Danny has earned the nickname "the Shark" during his time in Cleveland.

References

↑ "Danny Salazar named Eastern League player of the Week and Aeros Roster Moves". AkronSportsNOW.com. Retrieved 2013-06-24.
↑ Withers, Tom (July 11, 2013). "Indians recall rookie Danny Salazar for major league debut against Jays". Associated Press. Retrieved July 11, 2013.
↑ http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2013_07_11_tormlb_clemlb_1&mode=recap_home&c_id=cle
↑ "Danny Salazar to start Wednesday".

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Active roster	6 Brandon Guyer 8 Lonnie Chisenhall 9 Erik González 10 Yan Gomes 11 José Ramírez 12 Francisco Lindor 22 Jason Kipnis 23 Michael Brantley 24 Andrew Miller 27 Bryan Shaw 28 Corey Kluber 30 Tyler Naquin 31 Danny Salazar 34 Zach McAllister 35 Abraham Almonte 36 Jesús Aguilar 37 Cody Allen 39 Giovanny Urshela 41 Carlos Santana 43 Josh Tomlin 47 Trevor Bauer 49 Austin Adams 50 Shawn Morimando 51 Shawn Armstrong 52 Mike Clevinger 54 Ryan Merritt 55 Roberto Pérez 56 Cody Anderson 57 Kyle Crockett 59 Carlos Carrasco 61 Dan Otero 62 Adam Plutko 65 Joe Colón 66 Perci Garner 71 Dylan Baker -- Tim Cooney -- Edwin Escobar -- Francisco Mejía -- Hoby Milner

Coaching staff	Manager 17 Terry Francona Bench/Outfield 2 Brad Mills First base/Catchers 15 Sandy Alomar Jr. Third base/Infield 16 Mike Sarbaugh Hitting 29 Ty Van Burkleo Pitching 32 Mickey Callaway Bullpen 46 Jason Bere Assistant hitting 60 Matt Quatraro Bullpen catcher 64 Armando Camacaro Bullpen catcher 82 Ricky Pacione Replay coordinator 87 Mike Barnett

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