Kelvin Cáceres

Kelvin Cáceres
Sioux City Explorers
Pitcher
Born: (2000-01-26) January 26, 2000
Santiago, Dominican Republic
Bats: Right
Throws: Right
MLB debut
September 27, 2023, for the Los Angeles Angels
MLB statistics
(through 2023 season)
Win–loss record0–0
Earned run average6.75
Strikeouts1
Stats at Baseball Reference 
Teams

Kelvin José Cáceres (born January 26, 2000) is a Dominican professional baseball pitcher for the Sioux City Explorers of the American Association of Professional Baseball. He pitched two Major League Baseball (MLB) games for the Los Angeles Angels in 2023.

Career

Los Angeles Angels

Cáceres signed with the Los Angeles Angels as an international free agent on May 15, 2018. He spent his first two professional seasons with rookie-level affiliates, the Dominican Summer League Angels and Arizona League Angels, logging a 4.98 ERA and 3.82 ERA, respectively.[1] Cáceres did not play in a game in 2020 due to the cancellation of the minor league season because of the COVID-19 pandemic.[2]

Cáceres returned to action in 2021, splitting the year between the Arizona Complex League Angels and Single-A Inland Empire 66ers. In 16 combined appearances, he struggled to an 0–6 record and 6.19 ERA with 65 strikeouts across 48 innings pitched.[3] He spent the 2022 season back with Inland Empire, appearing in 36 contests and pitching to a 3.84 ERA with 117 strikeouts across 77+1⁄3 innings of work.[4]

Cáceres split the 2023 season between the High-A Tri-City Dust Devils, Double-A Rocket City Trash Pandas, and Triple-A Salt Lake Bees. In 52 total games, he recorded a 4.12 ERA with 85 strikeouts and 8 saves across 54+2⁄3 innings pitched. On September 27, Cáceres was selected to the 40-man roster and promoted to the major leagues for the first time.[5][6] He pitched in two game, allowing one run in 1+1⁄3 innings.[1]

Cáceres was optioned to Triple-A to begin the 2024 season.[7] However, he suffered a right lat injury before making an appearance and was later placed on the 60-day injured list on May 9.[8]

Cáceres was designated for assignment by the Angels on February 11, 2025.[9] He cleared waivers and was sent outright to Salt Lake on February 17.[10] He made 30 appearances for Double-A Rocket City during the regular season, compiling an 0–4 record and 5.50 ERA with 42 strikeouts over 36 innings of work. He elected free agency following the season on November 6.[11]

Sioux City Explorers

On May 1, 2026, Cáceres signed with the Sioux City Explorers of the American Association of Professional Baseball.[12]

References

  1. 1 2 "Kelvin Caceres - Stats - Pitching". FanGraphs. Retrieved January 27, 2024.
  2. ↑ "2020 Minor League Baseball season cancelled". mlb.com. Retrieved January 27, 2024.
  3. ↑ "Kelvin Caceres Stats & Scouting Report". Baseball America. Retrieved January 27, 2024.
  4. ↑ "Kelvin Cáceres - Baseball Stats". The Baseball Cube. Retrieved January 27, 2024.
  5. ↑ "Angels Select Kelvin Caceres". MLB Trade Rumors. September 27, 2023. Retrieved January 27, 2024.
  6. ↑ Camras, Noah (September 27, 2023). "Angels Surprisingly Call Up Pitcher Who Began Season in High-A". Fan Nation. Archived from the original on September 27, 2023. Retrieved January 27, 2024.
  7. ↑ "Angels' Kelvin Caceres: Moved to Triple-A". CBS Sports. March 19, 2024.
  8. ↑ "Angels Claim Niko Goodrum". MLB Trade Rumors. May 9, 2024. Retrieved May 11, 2024.
  9. ↑ "Angels Claim Michael Petersen, Designate Kelvin Cácares". MLB Trade Rumors. February 11, 2025. Retrieved February 11, 2025.
  10. ↑ "Angels Outright Kelvin Cáceres". MLB Trade Rumors. February 17, 2025. Retrieved February 17, 2025.
  11. ↑ "Minor League Free Agents 2025". Baseball America. Retrieved November 29, 2025.
  12. ↑ "2026 Transactions". American Association. Retrieved January 15, 2026.
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