Jairo Manuel Asencio (born May 30, 1983) is a professional

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right-handed

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who is a free agent. He has played for the

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, Chicago Cubs, and

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in MLB. He spent 2014 with the

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of the

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Career

Pittsburgh Pirates

Asencio was first signed by the Pittsburgh Pirates in 2001.

Atlanta Braves

He was placed on the

40-man roster for the first time in 2009 when he made three appearances for the major league team, and later on April 16, 2011 to replace the disabled Peter Moylan. His Major League debut was on July 12, 2009, against the Colorado Rockies. On April 28, 2011, Asencio was optioned back to the Triple-A

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. For the entire

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, Asencio was on the team's restricted list because of

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problems. It was discovered later in the year that Asencio had used a

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, Luis Valdez, and birthdate.

Cleveland Indians

On March 29, 2012, Asencio was traded to the

for cash considerations. Asencio was designated for assignment on May 28, 2012.

Chicago Cubs

The Chicago Cubs claimed Asencio off waivers on June 1, 2012.

Milwaukee Brewers

Asencio signed a Minor League contract with an invitation to Spring training with the Milwaukee Brewers on Nov. 5, 2012.

Baltimore Orioles

On March 25, 2013, he was traded to the

for a player to be named later or cash. He started the 2013 season with the Triple-A

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. He was recalled by the Orioles on July 12, and pitched one inning of relief against the

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that night. He was designated for assignment on July 28, 2013. He elected free agency on October 4, 2013.

Kia Tigers

Asencio signed a deal with the Kia Tigers in the Korea Baseball Organization for the 2014 season.

Chicago White Sox

On January 22, 2015, he signed a minor league contract with the

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. He was released on May 29.

Leones de Yucatán

On April 18, 2017, Asencio signed with the

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of the

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. He was released on June 6, 2017.

Saraperos de Saltillo

On May 23, 2019, Asencio signed with the

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of the

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. He was released on June 4, 2019. On February 10, 2022, Asencio signed with the

Mariachis de Guadalajara The Mariachis de Guadalajara (English language, English: Guadalajara Mariachis) are a professional baseball team in the Mexican League based in Zapopan, Jalisco. Their home ballpark is Estadio de Béisbol Charros de Jalisco y Atletismo, Estadio Pan ...

of the

. However, he was released prior to the start of the season on April 19, 2022.

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