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{{Infobox baseball biography
| name = Luis Cessa
| name = Luis Cessa
| team = Cincinnati Reds
| team = Pittsburgh Pirates
| number =
| number =
| image = Luis_Cessa.jpg
| image = Luis Cessa.jpg
| caption = Cessa with the New York Yankees in 2019
| caption = Cessa with the [[New York Yankees]]
| position = [[Pitcher]]
| position = [[Pitcher]]
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1992|4|25}}
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1992|4|25}}
| birth_place = [[Córdoba, Veracruz|Córdoba]], [[Veracruz]]
| birth_place = [[Córdoba, Veracruz|Córdoba]], [[Veracruz]], Mexico
| bats = Right
| bats = Right
| throws = Right
| throws = Right
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| debutteam = New York Yankees
| debutteam = New York Yankees
| statleague = MLB
| statleague = MLB
| statyear = May 3, 2023
| statyear = 2023 season
| stat1label = [[Win–loss record (pitching)|Win–loss record]]
| stat1label = [[Win–loss record (pitching)|Win–loss record]]
| stat1value = 17–22
| stat1value = 17–22
| stat2label = [[Earned run average]]
| stat2label = [[Earned run average]]
| stat2value = 4.44
| stat2value = 4.43
| stat3label = [[Strikeout]]s
| stat3label = [[Strikeout]]s
| stat3value = 331
| stat3value = 331
| teams =
| teams =
*[[New York Yankees]] ({{mlby|2016}}–{{mlby|2021}})
* [[New York Yankees]] ({{mlby|2016}}–{{mlby|2021}})
*[[Cincinnati Reds]] ({{mlby|2021}}–{{mlby|2023}})
* [[Cincinnati Reds]] ({{mlby|2021}}–{{mlby|2023}})
|show-medals=no
|show-medals=no
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'''Luis Enrique Cessa''' (born April 25, 1992) is a Mexican [[professional baseball]] [[pitcher]] for the [[Cincinnati Reds]] of [[Major League Baseball]] (MLB). He previously played in MLB for the [[New York Yankees]].
'''Luis Enrique Cessa''' (born April 25, 1992) is a Mexican [[professional baseball]] [[pitcher]] in the [[Pittsburgh Pirates]] organization. He has previously played in [[Major League Baseball]] (MLB) for the [[New York Yankees]] and [[Cincinnati Reds]].


==Professional career==
==Professional career==
===New York Mets===
===New York Mets===
Cessa signed with the [[New York Mets]] organization as an international free agent on July 9, 2008.<ref>{{cite web|author=Ashley Marshall|date=April 12, 2015|url=http://www.milb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20150412&content_id=117855296&fext=.jsp&vkey=news_milb|title=Binghamton Mets right-hander Luis Cessa spins seven one-hit innings|work=MiLB.com|access-date=October 9, 2016}}</ref> He made his professional debut in 2009 with the [[Dominican Summer League Mets]], hitting .191/.379/.258 with 1 home run and 9 RBI in 34 games. The following season, Cessa returned to the team and hit .162/.230/.191 with no home runs and 3 RBI in 23 games. Cessa was a [[shortstop]] his first two seasons before transitioning into a pitcher in 2011. Cessa made his professional debut as a pitcher with the DSL Mets in 2011, and also pitched for the rookie-level [[GCL Mets]], accumulating a 4–3 record and 3.19 ERA in 15 games. In 2012, Cessa pitched in 13 games for the Low-A [[Brooklyn Cyclones]], registering a 5–4 record and 2.49 ERA. The following season, Cessa recorded an 8–4 record and 3.12 ERA in 21 games for the Single-A [[Savannah Sand Gnats]]. In 2014, Cessa spent the season with the High-A [[St. Lucie Mets]], also appearing in one game for the Double-A [[Binghamton Mets]], and pitched to a 7–9 record and 4.26 ERA in 21 games. Cessa began the 2015 season in Binghamton, and received a promotion to the Triple-A [[Las Vegas 51s]] after logging a 2.56 ERA in 13 games for Binghamton.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.baseball-reference.com/register/player.fcgi?id=cessa-001lui|title=Luis Cessa Minor Leagues Statistics & History|website=Baseball-Reference.com}}</ref>
Cessa signed with the [[New York Mets]] organization as an international free agent on July 9, 2008.<ref>{{cite web|author=Ashley Marshall|date=April 12, 2015|url=http://www.milb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20150412&content_id=117855296&fext=.jsp&vkey=news_milb|title=Binghamton Mets right-hander Luis Cessa spins seven one-hit innings|work=MiLB.com|access-date=October 9, 2016}}</ref> He made his professional debut as a [[shortstop]] in 2009 with the [[Dominican Summer League Mets]], hitting .191/.379/.258 with one [[home run]] and nine [[runs batted in]] (RBIs) in 34 games. The following season, Cessa returned to the team and hit .162/.230/.191 with no home runs and three RBIs in 23 games.


[[File:Luis Cessa pitching for the St. Lucie Mets in 2014 (Cropped).jpg|thumb|left|upright=0.8|Cessa pitching for the [[St. Lucie Mets]] in 2014]]
[[File:Luis Cessa pitching for the St. Lucie Mets in 2014 (Cropped).jpg|thumb|left|upright=0.8|Cessa pitching for the [[St. Lucie Mets]] in 2014]]
In 2011, Cessa transitioned into a [[pitcher]] with the DSL Mets, and also pitched for the rookie-level [[GCL Mets]], accumulating a 4–3 [[win–loss record (pitching)|win–loss record]] and 3.19 [[earned run average]] (ERA) in 15 games. In 2012, Cessa pitched in 13 games for the Low-A [[Brooklyn Cyclones]], registering a 5–4 record and 2.49 ERA. The following season, Cessa recorded an 8–4 record and 3.12 ERA in 21 games for the Single-A [[Savannah Sand Gnats]]. In 2014, Cessa spent the season with the High-A [[St. Lucie Mets]], also appearing in one game for the Double-A [[Binghamton Mets]], and pitched to a 7–9 record and 4.26 ERA in 21 games. Cessa began the 2015 season in Binghamton, and received a promotion to the Triple-A [[Las Vegas 51s]] after logging a 2.56 ERA in 13 games for Binghamton.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.baseball-reference.com/register/player.fcgi?id=cessa-001lui|title=Luis Cessa Minor Leagues Statistics & History|website=Baseball-Reference.com}}</ref>


===Detroit Tigers===
===Detroit Tigers===
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===New York Yankees===
===New York Yankees===
On December 9, 2015, the Tigers traded Cessa and [[Chad Green (pitcher)|Chad Green]] to the [[New York Yankees]] for [[Justin Wilson (baseball)|Justin Wilson]].<ref name="freep.com">{{cite web|url=http://www.freep.com/story/sports/mlb/tigers/2015/12/09/detroit-tigers-justin-wilson/77065058/|title=Detroit Tigers trade for Justin Wilson, a power lefty they hadn't had|date=December 9, 2015|work=[[Detroit Free Press]]|accessdate=February 17, 2016}}</ref> Cessa was named to the Yankees' [[Opening Day]] roster in 2016. He made his major league debut for the Yankees on April 8. He pitched two innings, allowing two hits, one home run, and two strikeouts as the Yankees were shut out by the [[Detroit Tigers]], 4–0. <ref>{{cite web|author=Mark Feinsand|url=http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/baseball/yankees/yankees-bats-cold-4-0-loss-tigers-article-1.2593715/|title=Yankees bats go cold against Jordan Zimmermann in 4-0 loss to Tigers|date=April 8, 2016|work=[[New York Daily News]]|accessdate=April 8, 2016}}</ref> The Yankees [[option (baseball)|optioned]] Cessa to the [[Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders]] of the [[Class AAA|Triple-A]] [[International League]] on April 15, 2016, in exchange for [[Tyler Olson (baseball)|Tyler Olson]].<ref>{{Cite web | author=Ryan Hatch | date=April 15, 2016 | title=Yankees option Luis Cessa to Triple-A, call up lefty Tyler Olson &#124; NJ.com | url=http://www.nj.com/yankees/index.ssf/2016/04/yankees_option_luis_cessa_call_up_lefty_tyler_olso.html | website=nj.com | access-date=October 9, 2016}}</ref> On May 17, the Yankees recalled Cessa for AAA Scranton/WB. On June 7, the Yankees optioned him to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre. On June 26, the Yankees recalled Cessa from Scranton/. On June 29, Cessa earned his first Major League win, pitching 3 innings of 1-run relief. Cessa finished his rookie season with a 4–4 record and 4.35 ERA in 17 appearances.
On December 9, 2015, the Tigers traded Cessa and [[Chad Green (pitcher)|Chad Green]] to the [[New York Yankees]] for [[Justin Wilson (baseball)|Justin Wilson]].<ref name="freep.com">{{cite web|url=http://www.freep.com/story/sports/mlb/tigers/2015/12/09/detroit-tigers-justin-wilson/77065058/|title=Detroit Tigers trade for Justin Wilson, a power lefty they hadn't had|date=December 9, 2015|work=[[Detroit Free Press]]|accessdate=February 17, 2016}}</ref> Cessa was named to the Yankees' [[Opening Day]] roster in 2016. He made his major league debut for the Yankees on April 8. He pitched two innings, allowing two hits, one home run, and two strikeouts as the Yankees were shut out by the [[Detroit Tigers]], 4–0.<ref>{{cite web|author=Mark Feinsand|url=http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/baseball/yankees/yankees-bats-cold-4-0-loss-tigers-article-1.2593715/|title=Yankees bats go cold against Jordan Zimmermann in 4-0 loss to Tigers|date=April 8, 2016|work=[[New York Daily News]]|accessdate=April 8, 2016}}</ref> The Yankees [[option (baseball)|optioned]] Cessa to the [[Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders]] of the [[Class AAA|Triple-A]] [[International League]] on April 15, 2016, in exchange for [[Tyler Olson (baseball)|Tyler Olson]].<ref>{{Cite web | author=Ryan Hatch | date=April 15, 2016 | title=Yankees option Luis Cessa to Triple-A, call up lefty Tyler Olson &#124; NJ.com | url=http://www.nj.com/yankees/index.ssf/2016/04/yankees_option_luis_cessa_call_up_lefty_tyler_olso.html | website=nj.com | access-date=October 9, 2016}}</ref> On May 17, the Yankees recalled Cessa for AAA Scranton/WB. On June 7, the Yankees optioned him to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre. On June 26, the Yankees recalled Cessa from Scranton/WB. On June 29, Cessa earned his first Major League win, pitching 3 innings of 1-run relief. Cessa finished his rookie season with a 4–4 record and 4.35 ERA in 17 appearances.


Cessa began the 2017 season with Scranton/Wilkes-Barre, before being recalled in June. In August Cessa was placed on the disabled list after making a spot start for the Yankees, the rib cage injury would end his season.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://riveraveblues.com/2017/12/the-fill-in-starting-pitchers-2017-season-review-163804/|title = The Fill-in Starting Pitchers &#91;2017 Season Review&#93;|date = December 5, 2017}}</ref> Cessa had recorded a 4.75 ERA in 10 games before his injury.{{cn|date=July 2021}} Cessa again spent most of the 2018 season with Scranton/Wilkes-Barre and was used in a variety of roles by the Yankees in the major leagues. Cessa started 5 games and finished 6, while recording a pair of three inning saves. He finished the year with a 1–4 record and 5.24 ERA.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/news/yankees-luis-cessa-records-three-inning-save-vs-toronto/|title=Yankees' Luis Cessa: Records three-inning save vs. Toronto|website=CBSSports.com}}</ref>
Cessa began the 2017 season with Scranton/Wilkes-Barre, before being recalled in June. In August, after making a spot start for the Yankees, Cessa was placed on the disabled list due to a rib cage injury that would ultimately end his season.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://riveraveblues.com/2017/12/the-fill-in-starting-pitchers-2017-season-review-163804/|title = The Fill-in Starting Pitchers &#91;2017 Season Review&#93;|date = December 5, 2017}}</ref> Cessa had recorded a 4.75 ERA in 10 games before his injury.{{citation needed|date=July 2021}} Cessa again spent most of the 2018 season with Scranton/Wilkes-Barre and was used in a variety of roles by the Yankees in the major leagues. Cessa started 5 games and finished 6, while recording a pair of three inning saves. He finished the year with a 1–4 record and 5.24 ERA.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/news/yankees-luis-cessa-records-three-inning-save-vs-toronto/|title=Yankees' Luis Cessa: Records three-inning save vs. Toronto|website=CBSSports.com|date=September 15, 2018 }}</ref>


Cessa spent the 2019 season as a full-time reliever for the Yankees, pitching to a 4.11 ERA and a 8.3 K/9 in 81 innings pitched.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.pinstripealley.com/2019/11/1/20942637/yankees-luis-cessa-roster-report-card-season-summary-contract|title=Yankees 2019 Roster Report Card: Luis Cessa|first=John|last=Griffin|date=November 1, 2019|website=Pinstripe Alley}}</ref>
Cessa spent the 2019 season as a full-time reliever for the Yankees, pitching to a 4.11 ERA and a 8.3 K/9 in 81 innings pitched.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.pinstripealley.com/2019/11/1/20942637/yankees-luis-cessa-roster-report-card-season-summary-contract|title=Yankees 2019 Roster Report Card: Luis Cessa|first=John|last=Griffin|date=November 1, 2019|website=Pinstripe Alley}}</ref>
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===Cincinnati Reds===
===Cincinnati Reds===
[[File:Luis Cessa (220902-F-JW079-1327).jpg|thumb|left|upright|Cessa with the Reds in 2022]]
On July 28, 2021, the Yankees traded Cessa and [[Justin Wilson (baseball)|Justin Wilson]] to the [[Cincinnati Reds]] in exchange for Jason Parker.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/31902010/new-york-yankees-trade-relievers-luis-cessa-justin-wilson-cincinnati-reds|title=Yankees trade relievers Cessa, Wilson to Reds|date=July 28, 2021|website=ESPN.com}}</ref> In 24 appearances for the Reds, Cessa went 2–1 with a 2.05 ERA and 23 strikeouts.
On July 28, 2021, the Yankees traded Cessa and [[Justin Wilson (baseball)|Justin Wilson]] to the [[Cincinnati Reds]] in exchange for Jason Parker.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/31902010/new-york-yankees-trade-relievers-luis-cessa-justin-wilson-cincinnati-reds|title=Yankees trade relievers Cessa, Wilson to Reds|date=July 28, 2021|website=ESPN.com}}</ref> In 24 appearances for the Reds, Cessa went 2–1 with a 2.05 ERA and 23 strikeouts.


On March 22, 2022, Cessa signed a $1.8 million contract with the Reds, avoiding salary arbitration.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/arbtracker2022|title=Arbitration Tracker For 2022|access-date=March 23, 2022|website=MLBTradeRumors}}</ref> He pitched in 46 games for the Reds in 2022, registering a 4-4 record and 4.57 ERA with 59 strikeouts in 80.2 innings pitched.
On March 22, 2022, Cessa signed a $1.8 million contract with the Reds, avoiding salary arbitration.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/arbtracker2022|title=Arbitration Tracker For 2022|access-date=March 23, 2022|website=MLBTradeRumors}}</ref> He pitched in 46 games for the Reds in 2022, registering a 4–4 record and 4.57 ERA with 59 strikeouts in 80.2 innings pitched.


On April 16, 2023, Cessa started a game against the [[Philadelphia Phillies]] in which he allowed 11 runs on 14 hits and 3 walks in 3.0 innings pitched. Nine of the runs came in the first inning, after [[Bryson Stott]] led off with a home run.<ref>{{cite web|title=Reds’ Luis Cessa: Gives up nine runs in first inning|url=https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/news/reds-luis-cessa-gives-up-nine-runs-in-first-inning/amp/|access-date=2023-04-23|website=cbssports.com|language=en}}</ref> In 7 total appearances (6 starts) for Cincinnati in 2023, Cessa struggled to a 1-4 record and 9.00 ERA with 11 strikeouts in 26.0 innings pitched. On May 9, he was designated for assignment following the promotion of [[Ben Lively]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Reds’ Luis Cessa: Designated for assignment|url=https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/news/reds-luis-cessa-designated-for-assignment/|access-date=2023-05-09|website=cbssports.com|language=en}}</ref>
On April 16, 2023, Cessa started a game against the [[Philadelphia Phillies]] in which he allowed 11 runs on 14 hits and 3 walks in 3.0 innings pitched. Nine of the runs came in the first inning, after [[Bryson Stott]] led off with a home run.<ref>{{cite web|title=Reds' Luis Cessa: Gives up nine runs in first inning|url=https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/news/reds-luis-cessa-gives-up-nine-runs-in-first-inning/amp/|access-date=2023-04-23|website=cbssports.com|language=en}}</ref> In 7 total appearances (6 starts) for Cincinnati in 2023, Cessa struggled to a 1–4 record and 9.00 ERA with 11 strikeouts in 26.0 innings pitched. On May 9, he was designated for assignment following the promotion of [[Ben Lively]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Reds' Luis Cessa: Designated for assignment|url=https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/news/reds-luis-cessa-designated-for-assignment/|access-date=2023-05-09|website=cbssports.com|date=May 9, 2023 |language=en}}</ref> He was released on May 14.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Luis Cessa: Parts ways with Cincinnati|url=https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/news/luis-cessa-parts-ways-with-cincinnati/|access-date=2023-05-15|website=cbssports.com|date=May 14, 2023 |language=en}}</ref>

===Colorado Rockies===
On May 21, 2023, Cessa signed a minor league contract with the [[Colorado Rockies]] organization.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2023/05/rockies-sign-luis-cessa-to-minor-league-contract.html | title=Rockies Sign Luis Cessa to Minor League Contract | date=May 21, 2023 }}</ref> In 6 starts for the Triple–A [[Albuquerque Isotopes]], he struggled to an 8.44 ERA with 19 strikeouts in {{fraction|21|1|3}} innings pitched. On June 29, Cessa was released by the Rockies.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Luis Cessa: Cut loose by Rockies|url=https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/news/luis-cessa-cut-loose-by-rockies/amp/|access-date=July 6, 2023|website=cbssports.com|language=en}}</ref>

===Washington Nationals===
On July 6, 2023, Cessa signed a minor league contract with the [[Washington Nationals]] organization.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Nationals' Luis Cessa: Joins Nationals|url=https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/news/nationals-luis-cessa-joins-nationals/|access-date=July 6, 2023|website=cbssports.com|language=en}}</ref> In 16 appearances for the Triple–A [[Rochester Red Wings]], he struggled to an 8.71 ERA with 23 strikeouts and 3 saves in {{fraction|20|2|3}} innings pitched. On August 30, Cessa was released by Washington.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Luis Cessa: Released by Nationals|url=https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/news/luis-cessa-cut-loose-by-nationals/amp/|access-date=September 5, 2023|website=cbssports.com|language=en}}</ref>

===Kansas City Royals===
On November 18, 2023, Cessa signed a minor league contract with the [[Kansas City Royals]].<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2023/11/royals-sign-four-to-minor-league-contracts.html | title=Royals Sign Four to Minor League Contracts | date=November 18, 2023 }}</ref> In 11 games (10 starts) for the Triple–A [[Omaha Storm Chasers]], he compiled a 3.89 ERA with 29 strikeouts across {{fraction|39|1|3}} innings pitched. Cessa was released by the Royals organization on June 1, 2024.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.milb.com/transactions/2024-06-01 | title=Transactions }}</ref>

===Pittsburgh Pirates===
On June 11, 2024, Cessa signed a minor league contract with the [[Pittsburgh Pirates]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=Pirates Sign Luis Cessa To Minor League Contract|url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2024/06/pirates-sign-luis-cessa-to-minor-league-contract.html|access-date=June 11, 2024|website=mlbtraderumors.com|date=June 11, 2024 |language=en}}</ref>


==Personal life==
==Personal life==
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Luis Cessa
Cessa with the New York Yankees
Pittsburgh Pirates
Pitcher
Born: (1992-04-25) April 25, 1992 (age 32)
Córdoba, Veracruz, Mexico
Bats: Right
Throws: Right
MLB debut
April 8, 2016, for the New York Yankees
MLB statistics
(through 2023 season)
Win–loss record17–22
Earned run average4.43
Strikeouts331
Teams
Medals
Men's baseball
Representing  Mexiko
World Baseball Classic
Bronze medal – third place 2023 Miami Team

Luis Enrique Cessa (born April 25, 1992) is a Mexican professional baseball pitcher in the Pittsburgh Pirates organization. He has previously played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the New York Yankees and Cincinnati Reds.

Professional career

New York Mets

Cessa signed with the New York Mets organization as an international free agent on July 9, 2008.[1] He made his professional debut as a shortstop in 2009 with the Dominican Summer League Mets, hitting .191/.379/.258 with one home run and nine runs batted in (RBIs) in 34 games. The following season, Cessa returned to the team and hit .162/.230/.191 with no home runs and three RBIs in 23 games.

Cessa pitching for the St. Lucie Mets in 2014

In 2011, Cessa transitioned into a pitcher with the DSL Mets, and also pitched for the rookie-level GCL Mets, accumulating a 4–3 win–loss record and 3.19 earned run average (ERA) in 15 games. In 2012, Cessa pitched in 13 games for the Low-A Brooklyn Cyclones, registering a 5–4 record and 2.49 ERA. The following season, Cessa recorded an 8–4 record and 3.12 ERA in 21 games for the Single-A Savannah Sand Gnats. In 2014, Cessa spent the season with the High-A St. Lucie Mets, also appearing in one game for the Double-A Binghamton Mets, and pitched to a 7–9 record and 4.26 ERA in 21 games. Cessa began the 2015 season in Binghamton, and received a promotion to the Triple-A Las Vegas 51s after logging a 2.56 ERA in 13 games for Binghamton.[2]

Detroit Tigers

On July 31, 2015, the Mets traded Cessa and Michael Fulmer to the Detroit Tigers in exchange for Yoenis Céspedes.[3][4] Cessa finished the year with the Triple-A Toledo Mud Hens, posting a 1–3 record and 5.97 ERA with 34 strikeouts in 37.2 innings of work. Cessa was added to the Tigers' 40-man roster after the season.[5]

New York Yankees

On December 9, 2015, the Tigers traded Cessa and Chad Green to the New York Yankees for Justin Wilson.[6] Cessa was named to the Yankees' Opening Day roster in 2016. He made his major league debut for the Yankees on April 8. He pitched two innings, allowing two hits, one home run, and two strikeouts as the Yankees were shut out by the Detroit Tigers, 4–0.[7] The Yankees optioned Cessa to the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders of the Triple-A International League on April 15, 2016, in exchange for Tyler Olson.[8] On May 17, the Yankees recalled Cessa for AAA Scranton/WB. On June 7, the Yankees optioned him to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre. On June 26, the Yankees recalled Cessa from Scranton/WB. On June 29, Cessa earned his first Major League win, pitching 3 innings of 1-run relief. Cessa finished his rookie season with a 4–4 record and 4.35 ERA in 17 appearances.

Cessa began the 2017 season with Scranton/Wilkes-Barre, before being recalled in June. In August, after making a spot start for the Yankees, Cessa was placed on the disabled list due to a rib cage injury that would ultimately end his season.[9] Cessa had recorded a 4.75 ERA in 10 games before his injury.[citation needed] Cessa again spent most of the 2018 season with Scranton/Wilkes-Barre and was used in a variety of roles by the Yankees in the major leagues. Cessa started 5 games and finished 6, while recording a pair of three inning saves. He finished the year with a 1–4 record and 5.24 ERA.[10]

Cessa spent the 2019 season as a full-time reliever for the Yankees, pitching to a 4.11 ERA and a 8.3 K/9 in 81 innings pitched.[11]

On July 4, 2020, it was announced that Cessa had tested positive for COVID-19.[12] In 16 games for the Yankees in the pandemic shortened 2020 season, Cessa recorded a 3.32 ERA and 7.1 K/9 in 16 appearances.[13]

In 29 appearances for the Yankees in 2021, Cessa posted a 3–1 record with a 2.82 ERA and 31 strikeouts in 38.1 innings pitched.

Cincinnati Reds

Cessa with the Reds in 2022

On July 28, 2021, the Yankees traded Cessa and Justin Wilson to the Cincinnati Reds in exchange for Jason Parker.[14] In 24 appearances for the Reds, Cessa went 2–1 with a 2.05 ERA and 23 strikeouts.

On March 22, 2022, Cessa signed a $1.8 million contract with the Reds, avoiding salary arbitration.[15] He pitched in 46 games for the Reds in 2022, registering a 4–4 record and 4.57 ERA with 59 strikeouts in 80.2 innings pitched.

On April 16, 2023, Cessa started a game against the Philadelphia Phillies in which he allowed 11 runs on 14 hits and 3 walks in 3.0 innings pitched. Nine of the runs came in the first inning, after Bryson Stott led off with a home run.[16] In 7 total appearances (6 starts) for Cincinnati in 2023, Cessa struggled to a 1–4 record and 9.00 ERA with 11 strikeouts in 26.0 innings pitched. On May 9, he was designated for assignment following the promotion of Ben Lively.[17] He was released on May 14.[18]

Colorado Rockies

On May 21, 2023, Cessa signed a minor league contract with the Colorado Rockies organization.[19] In 6 starts for the Triple–A Albuquerque Isotopes, he struggled to an 8.44 ERA with 19 strikeouts in 21+1⁄3 innings pitched. On June 29, Cessa was released by the Rockies.[20]

Washington Nationals

On July 6, 2023, Cessa signed a minor league contract with the Washington Nationals organization.[21] In 16 appearances for the Triple–A Rochester Red Wings, he struggled to an 8.71 ERA with 23 strikeouts and 3 saves in 20+2⁄3 innings pitched. On August 30, Cessa was released by Washington.[22]

Kansas City Royals

On November 18, 2023, Cessa signed a minor league contract with the Kansas City Royals.[23] In 11 games (10 starts) for the Triple–A Omaha Storm Chasers, he compiled a 3.89 ERA with 29 strikeouts across 39+1⁄3 innings pitched. Cessa was released by the Royals organization on June 1, 2024.[24]

Pittsburgh Pirates

On June 11, 2024, Cessa signed a minor league contract with the Pittsburgh Pirates.[25]

Personal life

Cessa was born in Córdoba, Veracruz, but grew up in Cárdenas, Tabasco.[26]

References

  1. ^ Ashley Marshall (April 12, 2015). "Binghamton Mets right-hander Luis Cessa spins seven one-hit innings". MiLB.com. Retrieved October 9, 2016.
  2. ^ "Luis Cessa Minor Leagues Statistics & History". Baseball-Reference.com.
  3. ^ "Tigers' Dombrowski badly wanted Mets prospect Fulmer, liked Cessa". Detroit Free Press. July 31, 2015. Retrieved November 20, 2015.
  4. ^ "Yoenis Cespedes traded to New York Mets by Detroit Tigers". ESPN.com. July 31, 2015. Retrieved November 20, 2015.
  5. ^ "Detroit Tigers decline $10-million option on Joe Nathan". Detroit Free Press. November 3, 2015. Retrieved November 20, 2015.
  6. ^ "Detroit Tigers trade for Justin Wilson, a power lefty they hadn't had". Detroit Free Press. December 9, 2015. Retrieved February 17, 2016.
  7. ^ Mark Feinsand (April 8, 2016). "Yankees bats go cold against Jordan Zimmermann in 4-0 loss to Tigers". New York Daily News. Retrieved April 8, 2016.
  8. ^ Ryan Hatch (April 15, 2016). "Yankees option Luis Cessa to Triple-A, call up lefty Tyler Olson | NJ.com". nj.com. Retrieved October 9, 2016.
  9. ^ "The Fill-in Starting Pitchers [2017 Season Review]". December 5, 2017.
  10. ^ "Yankees' Luis Cessa: Records three-inning save vs. Toronto". CBSSports.com. September 15, 2018.
  11. ^ Griffin, John (November 1, 2019). "Yankees 2019 Roster Report Card: Luis Cessa". Pinstripe Alley.
  12. ^ Schuster, Blake. "Yankees DJ LeMahieu, Luis Cessa Test Positive for COVID-19, Aaron Boone Says". Bleacher Report. Retrieved July 5, 2020.
  13. ^ Krosnowski, Tom (November 4, 2020). "Yankees 2020 Roster Report Cards: Luis Cessa". Pinstripe Alley.
  14. ^ "Yankees trade relievers Cessa, Wilson to Reds". ESPN.com. July 28, 2021.
  15. ^ "Arbitration Tracker For 2022". MLBTradeRumors. Retrieved March 23, 2022.
  16. ^ "Reds' Luis Cessa: Gives up nine runs in first inning". cbssports.com. Retrieved April 23, 2023.
  17. ^ "Reds' Luis Cessa: Designated for assignment". cbssports.com. May 9, 2023. Retrieved May 9, 2023.
  18. ^ "Luis Cessa: Parts ways with Cincinnati". cbssports.com. May 14, 2023. Retrieved May 15, 2023.
  19. ^ "Rockies Sign Luis Cessa to Minor League Contract". May 21, 2023.
  20. ^ "Luis Cessa: Cut loose by Rockies". cbssports.com. Retrieved July 6, 2023.
  21. ^ "Nationals' Luis Cessa: Joins Nationals". cbssports.com. Retrieved July 6, 2023.
  22. ^ "Luis Cessa: Released by Nationals". cbssports.com. Retrieved September 5, 2023.
  23. ^ "Royals Sign Four to Minor League Contracts". November 18, 2023.
  24. ^ "Transactions".
  25. ^ "Pirates Sign Luis Cessa To Minor League Contract". mlbtraderumors.com. June 11, 2024. Retrieved June 11, 2024.
  26. ^ "Luis Enrique Cessa, el veracruzano que brilla con los Yankees". Esférico (in Spanish). September 1, 2016. Retrieved August 7, 2021.
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