Tyron Guerrero

Tyron Guerrero
Guerrero with the Chiba Lotte Marines in 2022
Boston Red Sox – No. 41
Pitcher
Born: (1991-01-09) January 9, 1991
Bocachica, Tierra Bomba Island, Bolívar, Colombia
Bats: Right
Throws: Right
Professional debut
MLB: May 17, 2016, for the San Diego Padres
NPB: March 25, 2022, for the Chiba Lotte Marines
MLB statistics
(through August 29, 2026)
Win–loss record3–7
Earned run average4.93
Strikeouts147
NPB statistics
(through 2025 season)
Win–loss record4–6
Earned run average4.39
Strikeouts78
Stats at Baseball Reference 
Teams

Tyron Luis Guerrero (born January 9, 1991), previously known as Tayron Guerrero, is a Colombian professional baseball pitcher for the Boston Red Sox of Major League Baseball (MLB). He has previously played in MLB for the San Diego Padres and Miami Marlins, and in Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB) for the Chiba Lotte Marines. Guerrero has also played for the Colombian national baseball team at the World Baseball Classic.

Career

San Diego Padres

The Padres signed Guerrero as an amateur free agent in 2009.[1] In 2014, Guerrero started the season with the Fort Wayne TinCaps of the Single–A Midwest League before receiving a promotion to the Lake Elsinore Storm of the High–A California League.[2] Guerrero played in the 2014 All-Star Futures Game for the World Team, recording a strikeout of Peter O'Brien.[3] After the season, the Padres assigned Guerrero to the Arizona Fall League to continue his development.[4] He was added to the 40-man roster on November 20, 2014.

Guerrero was called up to the major leagues on May 15, 2016,[5] and made his major league debut on May 17.[6]

Miami Marlins

On July 29, 2016, the Padres traded Guerrero, Andrew Cashner, Colin Rea, and cash considerations to the Miami Marlins in exchange for Josh Naylor, Jarred Cosart, Carter Capps, and Luis Castillo.[7] After the trade, he pitched for the Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp of the Double–A Southern League, for whom he had a 0–1 win–loss record with a 3.38 earned run average (ERA), and 22 strikeouts in 16 innings pitched.[8] Guerrero competed for the Colombian national baseball team in the 2017 World Baseball Classic.[9] In 2018 with Miami he was 1–3 with a 5.43 ERA, and 68 strikeouts in 58 innings, averaging 10.6 strikeouts per 9 innings.[8] His fastest pitch of 2018 was 104.0 miles an hour, third-best in MLB only to pitches by Jordan Hicks and Aroldis Chapman.[10]

Guerrero made 52 appearances for the Marlins in 2019, compiling a 1-2 record and 6.26 ERA with 43 strikeouts over 46 innings of work. Guerrero was designated for assignment on December 2, 2019.[11]

Chicago White Sox

On December 6, 2019, Guerrero was claimed off waivers by the Chicago White Sox from the Marlins.[12] Guerrero was designated for assignment on January 2, 2020, following the promotion of Luis Robert. Guerrero did not play in a game in 2020 due to the cancellation of the minor league season because of the COVID-19 pandemic.[13] Guerrero appeared in 18 games for the Triple-A Charlotte Knights in 2021, but struggled to a 6.63 ERA before being released on July 31, 2021.

Chiba Lotte Marines

On December 18, 2021, Guerrero signed with the Chiba Lotte Marines of Nippon Professional Baseball.[14] In 2022, Guerrero appeared in 49 games for Lotte, recording a 3-3 record and 3.52 ERA with 63 strikeouts in 46 innings pitched.

Cincinnati Reds

On January 7, 2023, Guerrero signed a minor league contract with the Cincinnati Reds organization.[15] In 20 appearances for the Triple–A Louisville Bats, he struggled immensely to an 0–4 record and 11.51 ERA with 20 strikeouts in 22+2⁄3 innings of work. Guerrero was released by the Reds on June 16.[16]

Diablos Rojos del México

On July 8, 2023, Guerrero signed with the Diablos Rojos del México of the Mexican League.[17] In eight games for México, he recorded a 1.17 ERA with eight strikeouts and six saves across 7+2⁄3 innings pitched.

Los Angeles Angels

On December 18, 2023, Guerrero signed a minor league contract with the Los Angeles Angels.[18] He made 33 appearances split between the rookie–level Arizona Complex League Angels and Triple–A Salt Lake Bees, posting a cumulative 3–3 record and 5.70 ERA with 38 strikeouts across 36+1⁄3 innings pitched. Guerrero elected free agency following the season on November 4, 2024.[19]

Chiba Lotte Marines (second stint)

On December 3, 2024, Guerrero signed a one–year, $600,000 contract with the Chiba Lotte Marines of Nippon Professional Baseball.[20] He made 21 appearances for the Marines in 2025, compiling a 1-3 record and 6.41 ERA with 15 strikeouts and one save across 19+2⁄3 innings pitched. Guerrero became a free agent following the season.

Boston Red Sox

On January 9, 2026, Guerrero signed a minor league contract with the Boston Red Sox.[21] He made 15 appearances for the Triple-A Worcester Red Sox, recording an 0.92 ERA with 22 strikeouts and three saves across 19+2⁄3 innings pitched.[22] On May 22, the Red Sox selected Guerrero's contract, adding him to their active roster.[23]

Personal life

Guerrero's name was inaccurately listed as "Tayron" for much of his career due to a clerical error.[24]

References

  1. ↑ "More On The Padres: Tayron Guerrero". Callis' Corner. March 25, 2014. Retrieved October 13, 2014.
  2. ↑ "Padres projected big future for Guerrero". U-T San Diego. Retrieved October 13, 2014.
  3. ↑ "Renfroe, Guerrero get wide-eyed at Futures Game". San Diego Padres. Archived from the original on September 12, 2014. Retrieved October 13, 2014.
  4. ↑ "Turner, Renfroe highlight AFL selections". U-T San Diego. Retrieved October 13, 2014.
  5. ↑ "Tayron Guerrero, a las Grandes Ligas". El Heraldo (in Spanish). May 15, 2016. Retrieved May 22, 2016.
  6. ↑ "Tayron Guerrero debutó en las Grandes Ligas". El Heraldo (in Spanish). May 18, 2016. Retrieved May 22, 2016.
  7. ↑ "Padres acquire four players from Miami Marlins in seven-player trade". MLB.com (Press release). July 29, 2016. Retrieved July 29, 2016.
  8. 1 2 Tayron Guerrero Minor, Fall & Winter Leagues Statistics & History | Baseball-Reference.com
  9. ↑ Davis, Craig (March 1, 2017). "Snakes alive! Marlins prospect Tayron Guerrero follows tough path in baseball". Sun-Sentinel. Retrieved March 11, 2017.
  10. ↑ Statcast | MLB.com
  11. ↑ Jordan McPherson (December 2, 2019). "Miami Marlins make decisions on arbitration-eligible players and add two power bats". Miami Herald. Retrieved December 2, 2019.
  12. ↑ Vinnie Duber (December 6, 2019). "White Sox add flamethrowing Tayron Guerrero to bullpen". NBC Sports Chicago. Retrieved December 7, 2019.
  13. ↑ "2020 Minor League Season Canceled". mlbtraderumors.com. June 30, 2020.
  14. ↑ "Tayron Guerrero Signs With Chiba Lotte Marines". mlbtraderumors.com. December 18, 2021.
  15. ↑ "Reds' Tayron Guerrero: Gets minors deal from Reds". cbssports.com. Retrieved January 7, 2023.
  16. ↑ "Transactions".
  17. ↑ "LANZADOR COLOMBIANO, TAYRON GUERRERO, LLEGA A LOS DIABLOS ROJOS". diablos.com.mx (in Spanish). Retrieved July 11, 2023.
  18. ↑ McDonald, Darragh (December 18, 2023). "Angels Reportedly Sign Tayron Guerrero To Minor League Deal". MLB Trade Rumors. Retrieved December 1, 2025.
  19. ↑ Eddy, Matt (November 6, 2024). "Minor League Free Agents 2024". Baseball America. Retrieved November 6, 2024.
  20. ↑ "Tayron Guerrero: Joins NPB club". cbssports.com. Retrieved December 3, 2024.
  21. ↑ "Red Sox Sign Tayron Guerrero To Minor League Deal". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved January 25, 2026.
  22. ↑ Starr, Gabrielle (May 21, 2026). "Red Sox call up hard-throwing reliever who last pitched in MLB 7 years ago". Boston Herald. Retrieved May 22, 2026.
  23. ↑ "Red Sox Select Tayron Guerrero". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved May 22, 2026.
  24. ↑ Cotillo, Chris (May 22, 2026). "Chad Tracy explains Red Sox roster moves, why 35-year-old 'deserved' first call-up since 2019". masslive. Retrieved May 23, 2026.
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