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Biography
Cristofer Jesus Ogando (born October 23, 1993) is a Dominican professional baseball relief pitcher who is a free agent. He has previously played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Tampa Bay Rays.
Professional career
Miami Marlins and Arizona Diamondbacks organizations
Ogando signed with the Miami Marlins on January 17, 2013, as an international free agent. He made his professional debut for the Dominican Summer League Marlins in 2013, pitching in five games and ending the season with an 8.53 earned run average. After being released by the Marlins on December 17, 2013, he did not play professionally from 2014 to 2017, instead playing in amateur baseball leagues.
He signed with the Arizona Diamondbacks on June 5, 2018. After advancing to the Low-A Hillsboro Hops, he was selected by the Tampa Bay Rays in the minor league phase of the Rule 5 draft on December 13, 2018.
Tampa Bay Rays
Ogando split the 2018 season with the Bowling Green Hot Rods and Charlotte Stone Crabs. He missed the entirety of 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic's cancellation of the Minor League Baseball season. In 2021, he advanced to the Triple-A level, appearing in one game with the Durham Bulls.He began the 2021 season with Durham, pitching in 21 games with a 3.03 ERA.He was promoted to the majors on July 3, 2022. Ogando made his debut that day against the Toronto Blue Jays, allowing one run in 2.0 innings and striking out Vladimir Guerrero Jr.. He was sent back down to Durham the following day. On July 21, Ogando was designated for assignment following the signing of Roman Quinn. He had his contract selected again on September 23. On September 29, Ogando was designated for assignment following the promotion of Easton McGee. He cleared waivers and was sent outright to Triple–A Durham on October 1. Ogando elected free agency on October 11.
Pericos de Puebla
On April 19, 2023, Ogando signed with the Pericos de Puebla of the Mexican League. In 10 appearances for Puebla, he logged a 6.75 ERA with 8 strikeouts in 10+2⁄3 innings of work. Ogando was released by the team on May 11.
Charleston Dirty Birds
On June 20, 2023. Ogando signed with the Charleston Dirty Birds of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball. In 10 games for the Dirty Birds, he recorded a 3.72 ERA with 13 strikeouts in 9+2⁄3 innings pitched.
Staten Island FerryHawks
On July 20, 2023, Ogando was traded to the Staten Island FerryHawks in exchange for a player to be named later. In 6 appearances for Staten Island, he registered a 2.57 ERA with 9 strikeouts and one save in 7.0 innings pitched. On January 8, 2024, Ogando was released by the FerryHawks.
