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Robinson Piña

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Robinson Piña
Toronto Blue Jays – No. 33
Pitcher
Born: (1998-11-26) November 26, 1998 (age 26)
San Cristóbal, Dominican Republic
Bats: Right
Throws: Right
MLB debut
June 20, 2025, for the Miami Marlins
MLB statistics
(through July 7, 2025)
Win–loss record0–0
Earned run average7.71
Strikeouts1
Teams

Robinson Piña (born November 26, 1998) is a Dominican professional baseball pitcher for the Toronto Blue Jays of Major League Baseball (MLB). He has previously played in MLB for the Miami Marlins.

Career

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Los Angeles Angels

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On February 15, 2017, Piña signed with the Los Angeles Angels as an international free agent.[1] He made his professional debut with the Dominican Summer League Angels, recording a 3.68 ERA with 47 strikeouts over 15 games. Piña split the 2018 season between the DSL Angels, the rookie-level Arizona League Angels, and rookie-level Orem Owlz, registering a combined 4-2 record and 3.48 ERA with 61 strikeouts across 19 appearances.[2] He made 26 appearances (21 starts) for the Single-A Burlington Bees in 2019, logging a 5-8 record and 3.83 ERA with 146 strikeouts over 108 innings of work.[3]

Piña did not play in a game in 2020 due to the cancellation of the minor league season because of the COVID-19 pandemic.[4] He returned to action in 2021 with the Low-A Inland Empire 66ers, High-A Tri-City Dust Devils, and Double-A Rocket City Trash Pandas. In 21 starts for the three affiliates, Piña compiled a 2-10 record and 4.44 ERA with 140 strikeouts across 95+13 innings pitched.[5]

Piña split the 2022 season between Tri-City and the Triple-A Salt Lake Bees. In 21 appearances (15 starts) for the two affiliates, he posted an aggregate 6-8 record and 4.43 ERA with 122 strikeouts and one saves across 85+13 innings pitched.[6] Piña made 34 appearances (11 starts) split between Tri-City, Rocket City, and Salt Lake, posting a cumulative 5-5 record and 4.07 ERA with 90 strikeouts across 97+13 innings pitched.[7] He elected free agency following the season on November 6, 2023.[8]

Philadelphia Phillies

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On December 11, 2023, Piña signed a minor league contract with the Philadelphia Phillies organization.[9] He made 25 starts split between the Double-A Reading Fightin Phils and Triple-A Lehigh Valley IronPigs, logging a 13-8 record and 4.18 ERA with 132 strikeouts across 129+13 innings pitched. Piña elected free agency following the season on November 4, 2024.[10]

Miami Marlins

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On November 20, 2024, Piña signed a minor league contract with the Miami Marlins organization.[11] He began the 2025 season with the Triple-A Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp, pitching to a 4-3 record and 3.47 ERA with 54 strikeouts over 13 appearances (11 starts). On June 19, 2025, the Marlins selected Piña to their 40-man roster and promoted him to the major leagues for the first time.[12][13] He made his MLB debut the next day against the Atlanta Braves, pitching an inning in relief and yielding a solo home run to Austin Riley.[14] On June 21, Piña was designated for assignment following the promotion of Josh Simpson.[15]

Toronto Blue Jays

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On June 24, 2025, the Marlins traded Piña to the Toronto Blue Jays in exchange for Colby Martin.[16]

References

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  1. ^ "Robinson Piña Stats, Age, Position, Height, Weight, Fantasy & News". milb.com. Retrieved June 19, 2025.
  2. ^ "Robinson Piña - Stats - Pitching". fangraphs.com. Retrieved June 19, 2025.
  3. ^ "LA Angels Robinson Piña is moving up prospect list". halohangout.com. Retrieved June 19, 2025.
  4. ^ "2020 Minor League Baseball season cancelled". mlb.com. Retrieved June 19, 2025.
  5. ^ "Prospects1500 Profile: Robinson Piña". milb.com. Retrieved June 19, 2025.
  6. ^ "Angels' Robinson Piña: Dominating in High-A ball". cbssports.com. Retrieved June 19, 2025.
  7. ^ "Robinson Piña Stats & Scouting Report". baseballamerica.com. Retrieved June 19, 2025.
  8. ^ "2023 MiLB Free Agents". baseballamerica.com. Retrieved June 19, 2025.
  9. ^ "Phillies' Robinson Piña: Signs minors deal with Philly". cbssports.com. Retrieved June 19, 2025.
  10. ^ "Minor League Free Agents 2024". baseballamerica.com. Retrieved June 19, 2025.
  11. ^ "Offishial News: Marlins finalize deal with Luis Manuel León, add NRI Robinson Piña". fishonfirst.com. Retrieved June 19, 2025.
  12. ^ "Marlins To Select Robinson Piña". MLB Trade Rumors. Retrieved June 19, 2025.
  13. ^ "Marlins Designate Connor Gillispie For Assignment". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved June 19, 2025.
  14. ^ "Jumbo Shrimp alumnus Piña makes major league debut". MiLB.com. Retrieved June 21, 2025.
  15. ^ "Marlins' Robinson Pina: Designated for assignment". CBSSports.com. June 21, 2025. Retrieved June 21, 2025.
  16. ^ "Blue Jays To Acquire Robinson Pina From Marlins". mlbtraderumors.com. June 24, 2025. Retrieved June 25, 2025.
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