Roddery Muñoz

Roddery Muñoz
Muñoz with the Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp in 2024
Houston Astros – No. 46
Pitcher
Born: (2000-04-14) April 14, 2000
Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
Bats: Right
Throws: Right
MLB debut
April 20, 2024, for the Miami Marlins
MLB statistics
(through 2025 season)
Win–loss record2–7
Earned run average6.73
Strikeouts84
Stats at Baseball Reference 
Teams

Roddery Muñoz (born April 14, 2000) is a Dominican professional baseball pitcher for the Houston Astros of Major League Baseball (MLB). He has previously played in MLB for the Miami Marlins and St. Louis Cardinals.

Career

Atlanta Braves

On June 11, 2018, Muñoz signed with the Atlanta Braves as an international free agent. He made his professional debut that year with the Dominican Summer League Braves, logging a 6.88 ERA in 10 appearances. Muñoz returned to the club in 2019, making 14 starts and compiling a 3.77 ERA with 67 strikeouts across 62 innings pitched.[1] He did not play in a game in 2020 due to the cancellation of the minor league season because of the COVID-19 pandemic.[2]

Muñoz returned to action in 2021 with the Single–A Augusta GreenJackets. In 8 games (6 starts), he recorded a 6.67 ERA with 33 strikeouts across 29+2⁄3 innings of work.[3] Muñoz split the 2022 campaign between the High–A Rome Braves and Double–A Mississippi Braves. In 22 starts between the two affiliates, he accumulated an 8–4 record and 4.66 ERA with 119 strikeouts across 100+1⁄3 innings.[4]

On November 15, 2022, the Braves added Muñoz to their 40-man roster to protect him from the Rule 5 draft.[5] Muñoz was optioned to the Triple-A Gwinnett Stripers to begin the 2023 season.[6] In 14 games for Gwinnett (and 1 start for Double-A Mississippi), Muñoz registered a 4.94 ERA with 24 strikeouts in 27+1⁄3 innings of work. On June 6, 2023, Muñoz was promoted to the major leagues for the first time.[7] He was optioned back to Gwinnett on June 8 after Michael Tonkin was activated from the injured list. In turn, he became a phantom ballplayer, having spent time on Atlanta's active roster without appearing in a game.[8] On July 13, Muñoz was designated for assignment following the promotion of Lucas Luetge.[9]

Washington Nationals

On July 17, 2023, Muñoz was claimed off waivers by the Washington Nationals.[10] In 12 games (10 starts) for the Triple–A Rochester Red Wings, he struggled to a 6.98 ERA with 41 strikeouts across 38+2⁄3 innings of work.

Miami Marlins

On December 1, 2023, Muñoz was claimed off waivers by the Pittsburgh Pirates.[11] On December 15, Muñoz was designated for assignment by Pittsburgh following the acquisition of Edward Olivares.[12]

On December 20, 2023, Muñoz was traded to the Miami Marlins in exchange for cash considerations.[13] He was optioned to the Triple–A Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp to begin the 2024 season.[14] On April 20, 2024, Muñoz was promoted to the major leagues for the first time.[15] In 18 games (17 starts) for Miami, he compiled a 2–7 record and 6.53 ERA with 70 strikeouts across 82+2⁄3 innings pitched.

St. Louis Cardinals

On November 1, 2024, Muñoz was claimed off waivers by the St. Louis Cardinals.[16] He was optioned to the Triple-A Memphis Redbirds to begin the 2025 season.[17] Muñoz made nine appearances for the Cardinals, but struggled to an 8.18 ERA with 14 strikeouts over 11 innings of work.[18]

Houston Astros

On November 6, 2025, Muñoz was claimed off waivers by the Cincinnati Reds.[19] He was non-tendered by Cincinnati and became a free agent on November 21.[20] Muñoz re-signed with the Reds on a minor league contract on December 2.[21] On December 10, the Houston Astros selected Muñoz from the Reds in the Rule 5 draft.[22]

Personal life

Muñoz's identical twin brother, Rolddy Muñoz, is also a professional baseball player, and is currently a member of the Atlanta Braves.[23]

See also

References

  1. ^ "Roddery Muñoz - Stats - Pitching". fangraphs.com. Retrieved May 21, 2024.
  2. ^ Adler, David (June 30, 2020). "2020 Minor League Baseball season canceled". MLB.com. Retrieved June 6, 2025.
  3. ^ "Roddery Muñoz Stats & Scouting Report". baseballamerica.com. Retrieved May 21, 2024.
  4. ^ "Roddery Muñoz - Baseball Stats". thebaseballcube.com. Retrieved May 21, 2024.
  5. ^ "Braves protect trio ahead of Rule 5 Draft". MLB.com.
  6. ^ "Braves' Roddery Muñoz: Sent to Triple-A". cbssports.com. Retrieved March 12, 2023.
  7. ^ "Braves' Roddery Muñoz: Officially added to roster". cbssports.com. Retrieved June 6, 2023.
  8. ^ "Braves' Roddery Muñoz: Sent back to Triple-A". cbssports.com. Retrieved June 11, 2023.
  9. ^ "Thursday's Transactions". The Bakersfield Californian. Associated Press. July 13, 2023. Retrieved July 16, 2023.
  10. ^ "Nationals Claim Roddery Muñoz From Braves". mlbtraderumors.com. July 17, 2023. Retrieved July 17, 2023.
  11. ^ "Pirates Sign Catcher Ali Sánchez, Claim Pitcher Roddery Muñoz". pittsburghbaseballnow.com. December 2023. Retrieved December 19, 2023.
  12. ^ "Pirates' Roddery Muñoz: Dropped from 40-man roster". cbssports.com. Retrieved December 19, 2023.
  13. ^ "Miami Marlins Swing Minor Trade with Pittsburgh Pirates". si.com. December 20, 2023. Retrieved December 20, 2023.
  14. ^ "Injuries & Moves: Latest on Eury, Cabrera, Garrett". mlb.com. Retrieved March 15, 2024.
  15. ^ "Marlins Place A.J. Puk On 15-Day Injured List". mlbtraderumors.com. April 20, 2024. Retrieved April 20, 2024.
  16. ^ McDonald, Darragh (November 1, 2024). "Cardinals Claim Roddery Muñoz". MLB Trade Rumors. Retrieved November 4, 2025.
  17. ^ "Roddery Muñoz Optioned: St. Louis Cardinals Trimming Down Roster". yardbarker.com. March 15, 2025. Retrieved March 19, 2025.
  18. ^ "Roddery Muñoz 2025 pitching Stats Per Game". espn.com. Retrieved December 22, 2025.
  19. ^ "Reds Claim Roddery Muñoz". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved November 6, 2025.
  20. ^ "National League Non-Tenders: 11/21/25". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved November 27, 2025.
  21. ^ https://www.milb.com/transactions/2025-12-02
  22. ^ Kawahara, Matt (December 10, 2025). "Astros add right-hander Roddery Muñoz from Reds in Rule 5 draft". Houston Chronicle. Retrieved January 3, 2026.
  23. ^ "Photos: Braves have twin pitchers at minor league spring training". The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Retrieved November 4, 2025.
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