Christopher Timothy Rearick (born December 5, 1987) is an American former professional

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. He played in

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(MLB) for the

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in 2015.

Career

Tampa Bay Rays

Rearick was drafted by the

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in the 41st round of the

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out of

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San Diego Padres

He was traded to the

for

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in December 2012. Rearick was called up to the majors for the first time on April 10, 2015.Kennedy to DL, Rearick to be promoted
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Texas Rangers

Rearick was claimed off waivers by the Texas Rangers on August 26, 2015. He was re-claimed by the Padres on August 30. He was released in March 2016.

Sugar Land Skeeters

On April 18, 2016, Rearick signed with the

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of the

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. He was released by the Skeeters.

Bridgeport Bluefish

Rearick signed with the

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of the

to finish out the 2016 season. After starting the season with the Skeeters as a reliever, he converted to a starter with Bridgeport. Rearick resigned with the

for the 2017 season.

Los Angeles Dodgers

On June 18, 2017, Rearick signed a minor league deal with the

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. He was released on August 10. On November 1, 2017, Rearick was drafted by the

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in the

dispersal draft.

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