Josimar Cousín
| Josimar Cousín | |
|---|---|
| Charleston Dirty Birds – No. 31 | |
| Pitcher | |
| Born: February 18, 1998 Camagüey, Cuba | |
Bats: Right Throws: Right |
Josimar Isaac Cousín (born February 18, 1998) is a Cuban professional baseball pitcher for the Charleston Dirty Birds of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball.
Career
Chicago White Sox
On May 25, 2023, Cousín signed a minor league contract with the Chicago White Sox for a $100,000 signing bonus.[1] He spent his first affiliated season split between the rookie–level Arizona Complex League White Sox, High–A Winston-Salem Dash, and Double–A Birmingham Barons. In 15 starts between the three teams, Cousín accumulated a 5.56 ERA with 47 strikeouts across 55 innings of work.[2]
On December 20, 2023, the White Sox selected Cousín's contract and added him to their 40-man roster.[3] He was optioned to the Triple–A Charlotte Knights to begin the 2024 season.[4] On April 16, 2024, Cousín was designated for assignment following the promotion of Jonathan Cannon.[5] He cleared waivers and was sent outright to Double–A Birmingham on April 20.[6] In 30 appearances split between Charlotte and Birmingham, Cousín recorded a combined 2.80 ERA with 34 strikeouts and 35+1⁄3 innings pitched. He elected free agency following the season on November 4.[7]
Bravos de León
On March 3, 2025, Cousin signed with the Bravos de León of the Mexican League.[8] In nine starts for León, Cousín struggled to a 2–4 record and 8.74 ERA with 21 strikeouts across 34 innings of work. He was released on June 8.
Rieleros de Aguascalientes
On June 10, 2025, Cousín signed with the Rieleros de Aguascalientes of the Mexican League.[9] In eight appearances for Aguascalientes, he posted a 2–2 record with a 6.11 ERA and 18 strikeouts across 28 innings pitched. On February 4, 2026, Cousin was released by the Rieleros.[10]
Charleston Dirty Birds
On June 17, 2026, Cousín signed with the Charleston Dirty Birds of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball.[11]
References
- ↑ "'He's just a monster': Montgomery leads White Sox in AFL". mlb.com. Retrieved December 20, 2023.
- ↑ "White Sox's Josimar Cousin: Selected to 40-man roster". cbssports.com. Retrieved December 20, 2023.
- ↑ "White Sox Designate Luis Patiño For Assignment". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved December 20, 2023.
- ↑ "White Sox's Josimar Cousin: Reassigned to minor-league camp". cbssports.com. Retrieved March 10, 2024.
- ↑ "White Sox Designate Josimar Cousin For Assignment". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved April 16, 2024.
- ↑ "White Sox Outright Josimar Cousin". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved April 21, 2024.
- ↑ "Minor League Free Agents 2024". baseballamerica.com. Retrieved March 3, 2025.
- ↑ "Bravos: Josimar Cousin hará su presentación en LMB con León". milb.com. Retrieved March 5, 2025.
- ↑ "LMB: Movimientos en listas de reserva - 10 de junio de 2025". lmb.com.mx (in Spanish). Retrieved June 11, 2025.
- ↑ "LMB: Movimientos en listas de reserva - 4 de febrero de 2026". lmb.com.mx (in Spanish). Retrieved February 5, 2026.
- ↑ "Transactions". atlanticleague.com. Retrieved July 22, 2026.
External links
- Career statistics from Baseball Reference (Minors)
- 1998 births
- Living people
- Arizona Complex League White Sox players
- Baseball players from Havana
- Birmingham Barons players
- Bravos de León players
- Charleston Dirty Birds players
- Charlotte Knights players
- Cuban expatriate baseball players in Mexico
- Cuban expatriate baseball players in the United States
- Ganaderos de Camaguey players
- Glendale Desert Dogs players
- Rieleros de Aguascalientes players
- Sabuesos de Holquin players
- Vegueros de Pinar del Rio players
- Winston-Salem Dash players
- 2026 World Baseball Classic players
- World Baseball Classic players of Cuba