Gerson Bautista (born May 31, 1995) is a Dominican

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for the

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of the

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. He made his

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(MLB) debut with the

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in 2018 and also played for the

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in 2019.

Career

Boston Red Sox

Bautista signed with the

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as an international free agent in April 2013. He made his professional debut with the

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in 2014 and spent the whole season there, posting a 2–1 record and 1.03 ERA in 13 games (12 starts). He spent 2015 with the

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where he was 3–3 with a 2.77 ERA in 12 games (11 starts), and 2016 with the

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and

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, posting a combined 1–4 record, 2.55 ERA, and 1.08 WHIP in 23 total appearances out of the bullpen between the two teams. Bautista began 2017 with the

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New York Mets

On July 31, 2017, the Red Sox traded him along with

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and Stephen Nogosek to the

for

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. New York assigned him to the St. Lucie Mets and he finished the season there. In 37 total relief appearances between Salem and St. Lucie, he was 3–3 with a 4.22 ERA and 73 strikeouts in 59.2 innings. The Mets added him to their 40-man roster after the 2017 season. Bautista started 2018 with the

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before being promoted to the Las Vegas 51s. He was recalled by the Mets and made his Major League debut on April 17, 2018.

Seattle Mariners

On December 3, 2018, the Mets traded Bautista,

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, Jarred Kelenic,

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, and Justin Dunn to the

for

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, and $20 million. He appeared in 8 games in 2019 for Seattle. Bautista was outrighted off of the 40-man roster on October 23, 2020. He became a free agent on November 2, 2020. On November 5, 2020, Bautista re-signed a minor league deal with the Mariners. On March 22, 2021, Bautista was released.

Diablos Rojos del México

On April 22, 2021, Bautista signed with the

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of the

. In 22 appearances out of the bullpen, Bautista posted a 1.99 ERA and 27 strikeouts over 22.2 innings.

San Francisco Giants

On July 19, 2021, Bautista's contract was purchased by the

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organization and he was assigned to the Triple-A

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. Bautista made 9 appearances for Sacramento, going 1–3 with an ERA of 9.00 and striking out 10. On August 29, 2021, Bautista was released by the Giants.

Diablos Rojos del México (second stint)

On February 10, 2022, Bautista re-signed with the Diablos Rojos del México.

Mariachis de Guadalajara

On May 2, 2022, Bautista was traded to the

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of the

. In 5 appearances, he posted an 0–2 record with a 22.85 ERA. Bautista was released on May 14, 2022.

Toros de Tijuana

On May 2, 2023, Bautista signed with the

of the

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