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    Rafael Montero

    RafaelMontero

    New York Yankees
    • New York Yankees
    • #43
    • Relief Pitcher
    • HT/WT
      1.83 m, 87 kg
    • Birthdate
      17/10/1990 (35)
    • BAT/THR
      Right/Right
    • Birthplace
      Higuerito, Dominican Republic
    • Status
      Active

    2025 season stats

    • SV
      0
      150+
    • ERA
      4.48
    • K
      58
      150+
    • WHIP
      1.31
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    Rafael Montero

      Tigers acquire reliever Montero from Braves

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      Tigers acquire reliever Montero from Braves
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        Braves add to bullpen depth with Astros' Montero

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          Rafael Montero

            Montero, Astros finalize $34.5M, 3-year contract

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            Rafael Montero of the Houston Astros delivers a pitch against the Philadelphia Phillies during the eighth inning in Game 5 of the 2022 World Series at Citizens Bank Park on November 03, 2022 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
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              Sources: Astros giving Montero 3 years, $34.5M

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              Rafael Montero of the Houston Astros delivers a pitch against the Philadelphia Phillies during the eighth inning in Game 5 of the 2022 World Series at Citizens Bank Park on November 03, 2022 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
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