Yoervis Medina

Venezuelan baseball player, MLB reliever

Yoervis Medina - Venezuelan baseball player, MLB reliever
Born

July 27th, 1988
36 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Venezuela

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Played as a relief pitcher in Major League Baseball primarily for the Seattle Mariners and the Chicago Cubs. Made his MLB debut on April 8, 2014. Contributed to the Mariners bullpen during his tenure and recorded his first career save while with the Cubs. Also had stints in the minor leagues and played professional baseball in Venezuela after his MLB career.

Debuted for the Seattle Mariners in 2014

Achieved 1 career save with the Chicago Cubs

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