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Jairo Asencio • P
Ht/Wt:6'2", 180 lbs.
Born:May 30, 1983 (41 yrs) in Sabana Grande de Palenque, DOM
Experience:4 years
Drafted:Signed by Pittsburgh in 2001.
Bats:R
Throws:R
12/14/2013
11:02pm
Asencio going to Korean Baseball Organization
Chris Cotillo on Twitter
News
Jairo Asencio has signed with the KIA Tigers of the Korean Baseball Organization.
Forecaster Impact
Asencio was believed to be headed to the White Sox on a minor league deal, but apparently that did not happen. The 30-year-old spent this past season in the Orioles' organization, allowing two earned runs in 2 1/3 innings with the big club.
12/02/2013
12:02pm
White Sox ink Jairo Asencio to minors deal
Matt Eddy on Twitter
News
White Sox signed RHP Jairo Asencio to a minor league contract.
Forecaster Impact
Asencio elected to become a free agent in October when the Orioles bumped him from their 40-man roster. He had a cool 2.66 ERA in 47 relief appearances this past summer at Triple-A and could crack Chicago's Opening Day bullpen with a decent showing at spring training.
10/04/2013
2:06pm
Jairo Asencio elects free agency
Matt Eddy on Twitter
News
Jairo Asencio has elected free agency.
Forecaster Impact
Asencio had been outrighted off the 40-man roster and has decided to test out the free agent waters. He posted a 2.66 ERA in 47 relief outings at Triple-A this season.
07/31/2013
4:29pm
O's outright Jairo Asencio to AAA Norfolk
Rotoworld.com
News
Orioles sent RHP Jairo Asencio outright to Triple-A Norfolk.
Forecaster Impact
Asencio was designated for assignment by the O's on July 28 after allowing two runs in 2 1/3 innings of relief. The 30-year-old passed through waivers unclaimed.
07/28/2013
11:21am
Jairo Asencio designated for assignment
Rotoworld.com
News
Orioles designated RHP Jairo Asencio for assignment.
Forecaster Impact
Asencio allowed two runs over 2 1/3 innings during his short time with the O's. The club has decided to add outfielder L.J. Hoes to the roster go with one fewer bullpen arm.
07/12/2013
3:09pm
Jairo Asencio called up from Triple-A
Rotoworld.com
News
Orioles purchased the contract of RHP Jairo Asencio from Triple-A Norfolk.
Forecaster Impact
Asencio has earned the promotion after a great run at Norfolk that's seen him post a 2.15 ERA and 41/7 K/BB ratio over 37 2/3 innings. He'll work in the middle innings.
03/25/2013
8:39pm
Jairo Asencio traded to Orioles
Rotoworld.com
News
Orioles acquired RHP Jairo Asencio from the Brewers in exchange for a player to be named later.
Forecaster Impact
Asencio holds an uninspiring 5.23 ERA over 39 career appearances in the majors, but he has a live arm and the Orioles want to see what they can get out of him. He seems unlikely to be part of the Opening Day roster.
02/13/2013
1:59pm
Asencio and Figaro delayed with visa problems
Tom Haudricourt on Twitter
News
Jairo Asencio and Alfredo Figaro are delayed from reporting to Brewers' camp due to visa issues in the Dominican Republic.
Forecaster Impact
No word on when either pitcher will arrive to camp. Both Asencio and Figaro added this winter on minor league deals and are expected to be in major league spring training.
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