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David A. Holmberg (born July 19, 1991) is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Milwaukee Milkmen of the American Association of Independent Professional Baseball. He has played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Arizona Diamondbacks, Cincinnati Reds, and Chicago White Sox.
Career
Chicago White Sox
Holmberg was drafted by the Chicago White Sox in the second round of the 2009 Major League Baseball Draft out of Port Charlotte High School in Port Charlotte, Florida.
Arizona Diamondbacks
On July 31, 2010, Holmberg, along with Daniel Hudson, was traded to the Arizona Diamondbacks for Edwin Jackson.
Prior to the 2013 season, Holmberg was ranked by Baseball America as the Diamondbacks' sixth-best prospect. The Diamondbacks promoted Holmberg from the Mobile Bay Bears of the Class AA Southern League on August 27, 2013.
Cincinnati Reds
On December 3, 2013, Holmberg was traded to the Cincinnati Reds in a three-team deal also involving the Tampa Bay Rays.
On July 6, 2014, the Reds announced Holmberg will be called up July 8, to pitch the second game of a day/night doubleheader vs. the Chicago Cubs. He was sent back down after the game, but was called up to Cincinnati again on August 21. Holmberg started that night's game against the Atlanta Braves, but gave up six runs in two and two-thirds innings and picked up the loss. He was optioned to AAA the next day. On July 29, 2015 the Reds announced Holmberg would pitch the next day to fill in for the empty starting pitching rotation spot, formerly held by Johnny Cueto who was traded to the Kansas City Royals earlier that week.
Atlanta Braves
Holmberg signed a minor league with the Atlanta Braves with an invite to spring training for the 2016 season. He was released in March.
Second stint with White Sox
Holmberg signed a minor league deal with the Chicago White Sox on April 11, 2016. On May 5, 2017, he was recalled from Triple-A Charlotte Knights and made his White Sox debut the same day against the Kansas City Royals.
Baltimore Orioles
On February 7, 2018, Holmberg signed a minor league deal with the Baltimore Orioles. He was released on March 30.
Colorado Rockies
On April 9, 2018, Holmberg signed a minor league deal with the Colorado Rockies. He elected free agency on November 3, 2018.
Somerset Patriots
On May 13, 2019, Holmberg signed with the Somerset Patriots of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball. He became a free agent following the season.
Milwaukee Milkmen
On April 9, 2020, Holmberg signed with the Milwaukee Milkmen of the American Association.