Taylor Rashi

Taylor Rashi
Rashi in 2026
Athletics – No. 65
Pitcher
Born: (1996-01-15) January 15, 1996
Torrance, California, U.S.
Bats: Right
Throws: Right
MLB debut
August 28, 2025, for the Arizona Diamondbacks
MLB statistics
(through August 20, 2026)
Win–loss record1–1
Earned run average5.32
Strikeouts27
Stats at Baseball Reference 
Teams

Taylor Steven Rashi (born January 15, 1996) is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Athletics of Major League Baseball (MLB). He has previously played in MLB for the Arizona Diamondbacks.

Career

Amateur career

Rashi attended West Torrance High School in Torrance, California, and played for their baseball team.[1] He played college baseball at El Camino College[2] and the University of California, Irvine.

San Francisco Giants

The San Francisco Giants selected Rashi in the 23rd round, 686th overall, of the 2019 MLB draft.[3] He split his first professional season between the rookie-level Arizona League Giants and Low-A Salem-Keizer Volcanoes. Rashi did not play in a game in 2020 due to the cancellation of the minor league season because of the COVID-19 pandemic.[4]

Rashi returned to action in 2021 with the High-A Eugene Emeralds, posting a 6–3 record and 4.44 ERA with 68 strikeouts and two saves across 32 appearances (two starts). He made 30 relief outings for the Double-A Richmond Flying Squirrels in 2022, compiling a 1–3 record and 2.83 ERA with 52 strikeouts and one save over 35 innings of work.[5]

Arizona Diamondbacks

On December 7, 2022, the Arizona Diamondbacks selected Rashi from the Giants in the minor league phase of the Rule 5 draft.[6] He split the 2023 campaign between the rookie-level Arizona Complex League Diamondbacks and Double-A Amarillo Sod Poodles, accumulating a 3–1 record and 4.40 ERA with 18 strikeouts and one save in 11 appearances (three starts).[7]

Rashi split the 2024 season between Amarillo and the Triple-A Reno Aces. He made 41 relief appearances for the two affiliates, registering a combined 7–3 record and 4.70 ERA with 62 strikeouts and three saves across 51+2⁄3 innings pitched.[8]

On August 27, 2025, Rashi was selected to the 40-man roster and promoted to the major leagues for the first time.[9] He made his major league debut the next day, earning a save with three innings pitched not allowing a run.[10] Rashi made 10 appearances for the Diamondbacks during his rookie campaign, logging an 0–1 record and 4.41 ERA with 22 strikeouts and two saves across 16+1⁄3 innings pitched. On November 21, he was non-tendered by Arizona and became a free agent.[11]

On December 5, 2025, Rashi re-signed with the Diamondbacks on a minor league contract.[12] He was assigned to Reno to begin the regular season. On April 3, 2026, the Diamondbacks selected Rashi's contract, adding him to their active roster.[13] On April 5, Rashi recorded his first career win after tossing a scoreless inning of relief against the Atlanta Braves.[14] In three appearances for Arizona, he struggled to a 9.82 ERA with four strikeouts across 3+2⁄3 innings pitched. Rashi was designated for assignment by the Diamondbacks on June 5.[15]

Minnesota Twins

On June 8, 2026, the Diamondbacks traded Rashi to the Minnesota Twins in exchange for cash considerations.[16] In 15 appearances for the Triple–A St. Paul Saints, he posted a 2–0 record and 4.76 ERA with 23 strikeouts and two saves over 17 innings of work. Rashi was designated for assignment by Minnesota on August 7.[17]

Athletics

On August 9, 2026, Rashi was claimed off of waivers by the Athletics.[18]

See also

References

  1. ↑ Thorpe, Dave (February 8, 2017). "El Camino College takes advantage of Warriors connection". Daily Breeze. Retrieved November 11, 2025.
  2. ↑ "Taylor Rashi pitches El Camino College baseball team past Pasadena". May 13, 2017.
  3. ↑ "2019 San Francisco Giants First-Year Player Draft information". MLB.com.
  4. ↑ "2020 Minor League Baseball season cancelled". mlb.com. Retrieved January 26, 2026.
  5. ↑ "Taylor Rashi - Stats - Pitching". fangraphs.com. Retrieved January 26, 2026.
  6. ↑ Glaser, Kyle (December 7, 2022). "2022 Rule 5 Draft Pick By Pick Selections".
  7. ↑ "Taylor Rashi - Baseball Statistics". thebaseballcube.com. Retrieved January 26, 2026.
  8. ↑ "Taylor Rashi Stats & Scouting Report". baseballamerica.com. Retrieved January 26, 2026.
  9. ↑ Veenstra, David (August 27, 2025). "Diamondbacks select Rashi, option Morillo, DFA English".
  10. ↑ Rovito, Rich (August 25, 2025). "Diamondbacks reliever Rashi shines in long-awaited MLB debut with save against MLB-best Brewers". Associated Press. Retrieved August 30, 2025.
  11. ↑ Adams, Steve (November 21, 2025). "National League Non-Tenders: 11/21/25". MLB Trade Rumors. Retrieved February 16, 2026.
  12. ↑ Franco, Anthony (December 5, 2025). "D-Backs Sign Jacob Amaya, Taylor Rashi". MLB Trade Rumors. Retrieved December 26, 2025.
  13. ↑ "Jordan Lawlar To Miss Six To Eight Weeks With Broken Wrist". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved April 6, 2026.
  14. ↑ "Diamondbacks 6-5 Braves (Apr 5, 2026) Final Score". espn.com. Retrieved August 18, 2026.
  15. ↑ "Diamondbacks Select LuJames Groover". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved June 6, 2026.
  16. ↑ "D-Backs Trade Taylor Rashi To Twins". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved June 8, 2026.
  17. ↑ "Twins Designate Taylor Rashi For Assignment". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved August 8, 2026.
  18. ↑ "Athletics Claim Taylor Rashi". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved August 9, 2026.
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