Chase Solesky
| Chase Solesky | |
|---|---|
| Cincinnati Reds | |
| Pitcher | |
| Born: September 26, 1997 Fort Pierce, Florida, U.S. | |
Bats: Right Throws: Right | |
| MLB debut | |
| May 18, 2026, for the Tampa Bay Rays | |
| MLB statistics (through May 18, 2026) | |
| Win–loss record | 0–0 |
| Earned run average | 6.00 |
| Strikeouts | 4 |
| Stats at Baseball Reference | |
| Teams | |
Chase David Solesky (born September 26, 1997) is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Cincinnati Reds of Major League Baseball (MLB). He has previously played in MLB for the Tampa Bay Rays.
Amateur career
Solesky attended John Carroll Catholic High School and played college baseball at Tulane University.[1] As a junior with Tulane, he posted a 6–4 win–loss record with a 5.13 earned run average (ERA) and 70 strikeouts in the 2019 season. He was selected by the Chicago White Sox in the 21st round, 620th overall, of the 2019 Major League Baseball draft.[2]
Professional career
Chicago White Sox
Solesky made his professional debut in 2019 with the Great Falls Voyagers, posting a 6.17 ERA with 45 strikeouts in 13 games. He did not play in a game in 2020 due to the cancellation of the minor league season because of the COVID-19 pandemic.[3] Solesky returned to action in 2021 with the Single–A Kannapolis Cannon Ballers and High–A Winston-Salem Dash. He made 18 starts for the two affiliates, recording a 5.14 ERA with 88 strikeouts across 68+1⁄3 innings pitched. He split the 2022 season with High-A Winston-Salem and the Double-A Birmingham Barons, pitching to a 4.10 ERA with 88 strikeouts. In 2023 with Double-A Birmingham and the Triple-A Charlotte Knights, Solesky logged a 5–11 record and 5.31 ERA.[4] He was released by the White Sox organization prior to the start of the 2024 season.[5]
Hagerstown Flying Boxcars
Prior to the 2024 season, Solesky signed with the Hagerstown Flying Boxcars of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball. In nine games, he posted a 3–4 record with a 6.48 ERA and 29 strikeouts.[6]
Washington Nationals
On June 10, 2024, Solesky signed a minor-league contract with the Washington Nationals organization.[7] In 2024, he made 17 appearances for the Double-A Harrisburg Senators, recording a 3.02 ERA with 51 strikeouts across 83+1⁄3 innings pitched.[8] Solesky spent the 2025 season with the Triple-A Rochester Red Wings, pitching to a 5.28 ERA with 96 strikeouts.
Tampa Bay Rays
On January 15, 2026, Solesky signed a minor-league contract with the Tampa Bay Rays organization.[9] He began the 2026 season with the Triple–A Durham Bulls, starting six contests and registering a 6.57 ERA with 27 strikeouts across 24+2⁄3 innings pitched. On May 5, Solesky was selected to Tampa Bay's 40-man roster and promoted to the major leagues for the first time.[10] He did not make an appearance and was optioned to Triple-A Durham on May 8, becoming a phantom ballplayer. On May 18, Solesky was recalled to Tampa Bay.[11] He debuted that day, allowing two runs on six hits with four strikeouts across three innings of relief against the Baltimore Orioles. Solesky was designated for assignment by Tampa Bay on August 3, following the team's acquisition of Tyler Wells.[12]
Cincinnati Reds
On August 6, 2026, Solesky was claimed off of waivers by the Cincinnati Reds.[13]
References
- ↑ Smith, Guerry (February 21, 2019). "Tulane baseball: Chase Solesky better all around with nightmarish back issues gone". NOLA.com. Retrieved May 5, 2026.
- ↑ Smith, Guerry (June 5, 2019). "Six Tulane baseball players taken in MLB draft, tying school record". NOLA.com. Retrieved May 5, 2026.
- ↑ "2020 Minor League Baseball season canceled". MLB.com. Retrieved May 5, 2026.
- ↑ "Chase Solesky Stats & Scouting Report". College Baseball, MLB Draft, Prospects - Baseball America. Retrieved May 5, 2026.
- ↑ Parker, Andrew (September 9, 2024). "Chase Solesky discusses new opportunity with Nationals; 'Thankful' for second chance". Beyond the Monster. Retrieved May 5, 2026.
- ↑ "Hagerstown's Solesky has contract purchased by Nationals – Atlantic League Pro Baseball". Retrieved May 5, 2026.
- ↑ Jensen, Tim (July 29, 2024). "Pro Pitcher With Family Roots In Enfield Plays In State For First Time". Enfield, CT Patch. Retrieved May 5, 2026.
- ↑ Wade, Bill. "Chase Solesky: Trending Up!". The Nats Report. Retrieved May 5, 2026.
- ↑ "Rays' Chase Solesky: Receives NRI from Rays". CBS Sports. January 15, 2026. Retrieved May 5, 2026.
- ↑ "Rays' Chase Solesky: Contract selected". CBS Sports. May 5, 2026. Retrieved May 5, 2026.
- ↑ "Rays' Chase Solesky: Returns from Triple-A". CBS Sports. May 18, 2026. Retrieved May 19, 2026.
- ↑ "Rays Select Kenny Piper". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved August 6, 2026.
- ↑ "Reds Claim Ron Marinaccio, Chase Solesky". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved August 6, 2026.
External links
- Career statistics from MLB · Baseball Reference · Baseball Reference (Minors)
- 1997 births
- Living people
- Baseball players from St. Lucie County, Florida
- Birmingham Barons players
- Charlotte Knights players
- Durham Bulls players
- Fredericksburg Nationals players
- Glendale Desert Dogs players
- Great Falls Voyagers players
- Hagerstown Flying Boxcars players
- Harrisburg Senators players
- Kannapolis Cannon Ballers players
- Louisville Bats players
- Major League Baseball pitchers
- Plymouth Pilgrims players
- Rochester Red Wings players
- Salt River Rafters players
- Tampa Bay Rays players
- Tulane Green Wave baseball players
- Sportspeople from Fort Pierce, Florida
- Winston-Salem Dash players
- 21st-century American sportsmen