Deolis Alexander Guerra was originally signed by Robert Alfonzo, Rafael Bournigal and Sandy Johnson…is married, Dianny, and has a daughter, Lucia…graduated from La California High School (VZ).
2022
Made one appearance in Spring Training and began the season on the injured list with a sprained right ulnar collateral ligament....Underwent right elbow UCL reconstructive surgery on April 13 and missed the entire season… the surgery was performed at the Texas Metroplex Institute Surgical Center in Arlington, Texas by Dr. Keith Meister…Dr. Meister performed the ulnar collateral ligament reconstruction using a palmaris longus tendon graft.
2021
Made a career-high 53 relief appearances and was 4-1 with a 4.11 ERA and .218 opponents batting average in his first season with the A’s…also had career highs in innings pitched (65.2), strikeouts (62), wins, walks (20), hit by pitches (4), runs (34) and earned runs (30)...Yielded a .217 (23-for-106) average and .634 OPS against left-handed hitters compared to .219 (30-for-137) with a .654 OPS against right-handers...First batters faced were 10-for-50 (.200) with two walks and a hit by pitch (.245 on-base percentage)...Allowed 6-of-20 (30.0%) inherited runners to score...Posted a 3.20 ERA and .537 opponents OPS over his first 40 games through the end of August…then logged a 7.20 ERA and .943 opponents OPS over his final 13 contests...Compiled a 3.15 ERA in 29 night games, a 5.17 ERA in 24 appearances during the day...Had a 3.45 ERA and .527 opponents OPS in 23 games at home, a 4.62 ERA and .732 OPS on the road...Held the opponents five hitter to a .179 batting average...Opponents went 0-for-17 when putting his curveball in play...Tossed more than one inning in 19 of his 53 appearances, including two or more nine times...DAY-BY-DAY: Began the year at the A’s alternate site but was selected by Oakland on April 8 and spent the remainder of the season with the A’s…tossed 3.0 scoreless innings in his second outing on April 13 at Arizona, which matched the longest outing of his career…it was his first of three appearances of 3.0 innings in 2021 (May 13 at Boston, Aug. 24 vs. Seattle)… also struck out a season-high five…walked a career-high four batters and yielded a season high five runs (two earned) in 0.2 innings on April 25 at Baltimore…first batters faced were 0-for-13 with a walk and a hit by pitch over a 15-game stretch from April 28 to July 1…was 1-1 with a 4.12 ERA over his first 13 games through May 23…then had a season-high 8.1-inning scoreless streak over a six-game stretch from May 24 to June 25…opponents went 1-for-25 (.040) with a walk over that span…made his 99th career appearance on May 31 at Seattle but number 100 would not come until June 21 at Texas when he retired the side in order in the seventh inning…had 20 days of rest between appearances…allowed two runs in back-to-back outings on June 27 at San Francisco and July 1 vs. Texas…then had eight consecutive scoreless appearances from July 4-27 (7.2 ip)…retired 13 of 14 first batters faced from July 20 to Aug. 31 (1 bb)…allowed a season-high four hits July 28 at San Diego (also Sept. 2 at Detroit)…matched his season-high with five strikeouts in 3.0 scoreless and hitless innings on Aug. 24 against Seattle…was credited with the win in back-to-back outings on Aug. 29 vs. New York and Aug. 31 at Detroit…yielded just two runs in 10 games and 12.0 innings in August and had a 1.50 ERA and .122 opponents batting average…had a 3.20 ERA and .180 opponents batting average in 40 games overall entering the month of September but allowed 12 runs on 21 hits in 15.0 innings over his final 13 outings…compiled a 7.20 ERA and .323 opponents batting average over that span…had allowed just 2-of-16 (12.5%) inherited runners to score before allowing 2-of-2 to score in each of his final two appearances on Sept. 27 at Seattle and Oct. 1 at Houston.
2020
Was claimed off waivers from Milwaukee by Philadelphia on Feb. 5 and made the Phillies Opening Day roster…went 1-3 with an 8.59 ERA in nine relief appearances before he was designated for assignment on Aug. 22…spent the remainder of the year at Philadelphia’s alternate site… allowed a .313 opponents batting average…surrendered three home runs in 7.1 innings for a .625 opponents slugging percentage…held left-handed hitters to a .077 (1-for-13) average and .297 OPS compared to .474 (9-for-19) with all three of his home runs and a 1.493 OPS against right-handers…his career splits are .224 with a .614 OPS against lefties, .319 with a .961 OPS and 14 of his 19 home runs against righties…opponents hit .150 with the bases empty, .583 with all three of his home runs with runners on…allowed his only inherited runner to score…logged one inning or fewer in eight of his nine appearances…allowed at least one run in five outings…pitched one scoreless inning and struck out a season-high two in his first outing on July 25 against Miami…then allowed a season-high three runs in 0.2 innings his next appearance Aug. 3 at New York (AL)…yielded six runs in 3.0 innings over a four-game stretch from Aug. 9 to 20 and was charged with the loss in three of the four appearances…tossed a season-high 1.1 innings Aug. 18 at Boston…pitched 0.2 scoreless innings Aug. 21 at Atlanta but was designated for assignment the next day…was outrighted to the Phillies alternate site Aug. 25 and did not pitch the rest of the season…went 0-2 with a 6.55 ERA and .289 opponents batting average in 12 relief appearances for Magallanes in the Venezuelan Winter League…struck out 12 batters in 11.0 innings and walked four.
2019
Attended MIL's spring training as a non-roster invitee...Spent majority of the season with San Antonio (AAA)...Averaged 11.88 SO/9.0 IP and posted a 0.89 WHIP...Following the All-Star break, posted a 0.71 ERA (2 ER, 25.1 IP) with 40 SO in 18 games...Held LHH to a .156 AVG (14-90) and .200 SLG...Had his contract selected by MIL on 7/4...Made his only appearance with MIL on 7/5 at PIT...Was designated for assignment on 7/6 and later outrighted to San Antonio.
2018
Pitched for Magallanes in the Venezuelan Winter League during each offseason from 2008-18, posting a 1.57 ERA this past winter (27 games) ...Signed as a free agent with Texas on 1/16...Signed as a free agent with Milwaukee on 12/8.
2017
Appeared in 19 games over 2 stints with the Angels (4/14-6/3; 9/5-end of season)…issued runs 7 times and permitted 4 of 19 first batters to reach base…allow one of 5 IR to score…opposition batted .217, .200 vs. RHB and .234 vs. LHB… held opposition to a .217 (5-23) average with runners in scoring position…was purchased from Salt Lake on 4/14 and posted a 5.66 ERA (13 ER/20.2 IP) in 15 games…earned wins in back-toback outings, 4/28 at TEX and 5/2 at SEA…was designated for assignment on 6/3 and outrighted to Salt Lake on 6/6…rejoined the Angels on 9/5 and pitched 4.1 scoreless innings in 4 games the rest of the way. Surrendered runs in 6 of 31 games at Salt Lake with 2 saves in 4 tries…allowed 4 runs in 1.1 IP on 8/22 vs. Las Vegas with a 1.14 ERA (5 ER/39.1 IP) in his other 30 appearances…pitched for Team Venezuela in 2017 World Baseball Classic, issuing 5 ER in 3.1 IP over 4 outings…did not retire a batter while allowing 4 runs on 3/10 vs. Puerto Rico before allowing one run in 3.1 IP in last 3 appearances…was 0-2, 4.15 (4 ER/8.2 IP) in 8 games with Magallanes in Venezuelan Winter League.
2016
Was selected by LAA in MLB Rule 5 Draft on 12/10/15…was assigned outright to Salt Lake on 3/26 after clearing waivers…underwent emergency appendectomy during final week of spring training…was purchased by LAA on 5/21 and was with the Angels for all but 5 days (5/30-6/3) the rest of the season…issued 4 runs in 2.1 IP in 2nd outing on 5/25 at TEX, then had a 2.70 ERA in last 42 games…did not walk a batter over first 16 appearances (24.1 IP), 5/22-7/5 and ranked among 3rd ML relievers (min. 50.0 IP) with just 1.18 BB per 9.0 IP…opposition hit .249…had 5 holds.
2015
Began season with Triple-A Indianapolis. Picked up first win in second outing April 12 vs. Columbus... Pitched three scoreless innings to earn first save of season and third of his professional career April 25 at Toledo... Posted his second three-inning save May 25 at Buffalo. Had contract selected by Pittsburgh on June 26... Went 2-1 with four saves and a 1.23 ERA (36.2 IP - 5 ER) in 25 games with Indianapolis. Ranked third among International League relievers with a .165 (21/127) batting average against at the ti me of his promotion to Pirates... Did not surrender a run in 11 straight Triple-A games (13.2 IP) between May 25 and June 24 and was scored upon in just three of his 25 outings to start season. Made Major League debut June 27 and tossed one scoreless inning vs. Atlanta. Pitched three scoreless innings and picked up his first Major League win in Pittsburgh's 14-inning victory June 30 at Detroit. Retired all six San Diego batters he faced to earn second big league win July 8. Grounded out in first plate appearance of professional career July 11 vs. St. Louis. Was designated for assignment by Pittsburgh July 31... Was claimed off waivers by Cleveland August 5, but was returned to Pirates August 7 and was placed on 15-day disabled list with left knee inflammation... Transferred to 60-day D.L. September 2. Pitched with Magallanes in Venezuelan Winter League during offseason.
2014
Pitched 2014 season with Triple-A Rochester, going 2-2 with a 4.33 ERA (52 IP - 25 ER) in 36 games (one start)... Recorded a 0.73 ERA (12.1 IP - 1 ER) during month of July (seven games - one start)... Registered at least one strikeout in 30 of 36 relief outings
2013
Was an invite to Twins spring training...trained with Team Venezuela in the World Baseball Classic but did not pitch after being diagnosed with a blood clot in right shoulder; had surgery to remove a rib, improving the circulation in right shoulder…Pitched in three games with GCL Twins on rehab assignment August 20-27.
2012
Began season with Double-A New Britain, going 2-0, 0.71 (12.2 IP, 1 ER) in seven games and was promoted to Triple-A Rochester April 28. ... Placed on the 7-day disabled list with right shoulder tendinitis July 3-25, missing 20 games. ... Recorded at least one strikeout in 15 straight appearances (28 total) May 17-July 29. ... Tied for third on Red Wings staff in strikeouts (56) and tied for fifth in games (29). ... Struck out multiple batters in 18 of 29 appearances and three-plus batters in eight appearances for the Red Wings. ... Ranked as having best changeup in Twins system by Baseball America entering the 2013 season. ... Named to 2013 Venezuela roster for World Baseball Classic.
2011
Spent the season with Double-A New Britain...began the season as a starter, going 3-5, 9.00 (43.0 ip, 43 er) in 10 starts...went 5-2, 2.77
(52.0 ip, 16 er) with one save in 27 relief appearances...Went 2-0, 1.29 (21.0 ip, 3 er) in 10 August games...earned his first professional save, with 1.0 scoreless inning, August 20 vs. New Hampshire...Named Twins Minor League Pitcher of the Month for August after going 2-0, 1.29 (21.0 ip, 3 er) with 23 strikeouts and five walks in 10 games...Placed on the 7-day disabled list with a right biceps strain, September 3 and did not return...Ranked second on the Rock Cats staff in strikeouts...struck out at least one batter in 34 of his 37 appearances and struck out multiple
batters in 28 appearances...Pitched for Navegantes del Magallanes in the Venezuelan Winter League following the season...Rated Best Changeup in the Twins' minor league system by Baseball America, entering the 2012 season.
2010
Started the season at Double-A New Britain...lost his first start, allowing five runs (four earned) on six hits in 5.0 innings, April 12 vs. Portland...Won in his second start, allowing two runs on six hits in 6.0 innings, with no walks and four strikeouts...did not walk a batter in his first
three outings (18.0 ip), April 12-22...Went 1-1, 3.07 (29.1 ip, 10 er) with four walks and 21 strikeouts in his first five starts...promoted to Triple-A Rochester, May 10...Made five appearances (four starts), going 0-3, 6.84 ERA (25.0 ip, 19 er) with eight walks and 19 strikeouts for the Red Wings...was
transferred to New Britain, June 5...Tossed an 8.0-inning complete game in his first start back with the Rock Cats, June 9 at Richmond...allowed two runs (none earned) on
three hits but suffered the loss...Earned his second and final win of the season, tossing 7.0 shutout innings allowing four hits, July 1 at New Hampshire...Placed on the disabled list with a left oblique strain, missing the rest of the season, August 26...Pitched in the Venezuelan Winter League for Navegantes del Magallanes, going 2-1, 3.12 (43.1 ip, 15 er) with 36 strikeouts and five walks
in nine games (seven starts).
2009
Began season at Single-A Ft. Myers...recorded first win, April 15 vs. Jupiter, allowing three hits in 5.0 shutout innings...named Florida State League Pitcher of the Week for June 29...promoted to Double-A New Britain, July 7...won his first game with the Rock Cats in his first start, July 8 vs. Connecticut...named Eastern League Player of the Week, July 20...named Twins' Minor League Player of the Week on July 24, going 2-0, 2.03 (13.1 ip, 3 er) with 15 strikeouts and eight hits allowed in two starts, including a complete game shutout with 12 strikeouts, July 23 vs. Portland...his 12 combined wins and 149.0 innings pitched were both third in the Twins minor league system...ranked as having the best changeup in the Twins' system by Baseball America...played in the Venezuelan Winter League with Navegantes del Magallanes, going 2-0, 5.63 (16.0 ip, 10 er) in four games (three starts).
2008
Spent entire season at Single-A Ft. Myers after being acquired in a trade with the New York Mets in the offseason (February 2), along with pitchers Kevin Mulvey and Philip Humber and outfielder Carlos Gomez, in exchange for pitcher Johan Santana...allowed just one run on 10 hits
in his first three outings (15.0 ip)...won four straight games, May 8-29...tossed a complete game shutout, July 1 vs. Tampa, allowing just three hits earning the win...tossed 6.1 shutout innings, July 11, allowing five hits while earning the win...held right-handers to a .230 batting average while lefties batted .327...led the club in wins (11), innings pitched (130.0) and strikeouts (71)...ranked fourth in the Florida State League in wins...ranked best changeup in the Twins minor league system by Baseball America.
2007
Spent entire season at Single-A St. Lucie of the Florida State League...made his first start, April 5 vs. Vero Beach and tossed 5.0 shutout
innings...earned his first win of the season with 6.0 shutout innings, April 23 at Jupiter...posted a 2.18 ERA (20.2 ip, 5 er) over his first four starts...struck out a season-high of seven batters in 5.2 innings, May 3...pitched for the World Team in the Major League Baseball Futures Game, July 8 at San Francisco...made one appearance in relief, allowing four runs (two earned) in 1.1 innings, August 8...posted a 2.89 ERA over his final five appearances...held righthanded batters to a .228 (44-for-193) batting average with 37 strikeouts...was ranked as the Mets' second-best prosepct by Baseball America entering the 2008 season.
2006
Started his professional career in the South Atlantic League with Single-A Hagerstown...won his first game, June 8 as he allowed just one run on four hits over 5.0 innings...named Pitcher of the Week, July 24-30 after going 2-0, with a 0.52 ERA (17.1 ip, 1 er)...made three starts in August posting a 1.15 ERA before being promoted to Single-A St. Lucie...made two starts for St. Lucie, including winning his last start of the
season, tossing 5.0 innings allowing just one earned run, September 2 vs. Vero Beach.
