Raynel Delgado

Raynel Delgado
Houston Astros – No. 29
Infielder
Born: (2000-04-04) April 4, 2000
Havana, Cuba
Bats: Left
Throws: Right
MLB debut
June 14, 2026, for the Houston Astros
MLB statistics
(through August 20, 2026)
Batting average.257
Home runs1
Runs batted in4
Teams
Medals
Men's baseball
Representing  United States
U-18 Baseball World Cup
Gold medal – first place2017 Thunder BayTeam

Raynel Delgado (born April 4, 2000) is a Cuban professional baseball infielder for the Houston Astros of Major League Baseball (MLB).

Amateur career

Delgado was born in Havana and moved to Miami at age seven.[1] He attended Mater Academy Charter School before transferring to Calvary Christian Academy.[2] He batted .351 as a senior for Calvary Christian.[3] He committed to play college baseball at Florida International University.[4]

Delgado was selected by the Cleveland Indians in the sixth round of the 2018 Major League Baseball draft.[5]

Professional career

Cleveland Indians/Guardians

Delgado spent seven seasons in Cleveland's minor league system, reaching as high as Triple-A Columbus Clippers with whom he played the 2024 season and hit .275 with nine home runs and 44 RBI over 93 games.[6]

Milwaukee Brewers

On November 4, 2024, Delgado elected free agency.[7] He was signed to a minor league contract with an invitation to spring training by the Milwaukee Brewers on November 15. On August 19, 2025, Delgado hit for the cycle with the Triple-A Nashville Sounds.[8] In 125 total appearances for Nashville, he batted .281/.363/.378 with five home runs, 53 RBI, and 40 stolen bases. Delgado elected free agency following the season on November 6.[9]

Tampa Bay Rays

On November 20, 2025, Delgado signed a minor league contract with the Tampa Bay Rays.[10] Delgado was assigned to the Triple-A Durham Bulls to begin the 2026 season, where he slashed .250/.320/.362 with three home runs, 33 RBI, and 24 stolen bases across his first 61 games.

Houston Astros

On June 10, 2026, Delgado was traded to the Houston Astros in exchange for cash considerations.[11] Two days later, Delgado was selected to the 40-man roster and promoted to the major leagues for the first time.[12]

References

  1. ↑ Brudnicki, Alexis (September 5, 2017). "Cuban-born Raynel Delgado Ready To 'Bury' Cuban National Team In World Cup". College Baseball, MLB Draft, Prospects - Baseball America. Retrieved 2026-06-15.
  2. ↑ Halley, Jim. "Super 25 Preseason Baseball: No. 1 Calvary Christian Academy". USA TODAY High School Sports. Retrieved 2026-06-15.
  3. ↑ "MLB draft Day 2: Calvary Christian's Raynel Delgado drafted by Indians". Sun Sentinel. June 5, 2018. Retrieved 2026-06-15.
  4. ↑ "2019 IBI Top 50 Prospects: #28 SS Raynel Delgado". 247Sports. Retrieved 2026-06-15.
  5. ↑ "Ray Delgado Minor & Winter Leagues Statistics". Baseball-Reference. Sports Reference. Retrieved December 11, 2024.
  6. ↑ "Raynel Delgado Stats, Age, Position, Height, Weight, Fantasy & News". MiLB.com. Retrieved 2026-06-15.
  7. ↑ Eddy, Matt (2024-11-06). "Minor League Free Agents 2024". Baseball America.
  8. ↑ "Rick Sweet Moves to Third All-Time in Minor League Wins, Raynel Delgado Hits for the Cycle". Nashville Sounds. Minor League Baseball. August 19, 2025. Archived from the original on August 20, 2025. Retrieved August 20, 2025.
  9. ↑ "Minor League Free Agents 2025". baseballamerica.com. Retrieved November 29, 2025.
  10. ↑ "Rays Sign John Rooney To Minor League Deal". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved November 21, 2025.
  11. ↑ "Astros To Acquire Raynel Delgado From Rays". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved June 10, 2026.
  12. ↑ "Astros Designate Ryan Weiss For Assignment, Select Raynel Delgado". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved June 12, 2026.
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