Juan Domínguez (born May 18, 1980) is a Dominican former

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. He played in

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(MLB) for the Texas Rangers.

Career

Over three seasons, the right-hander appeared in 32 games for the Rangers, 17 of them as a starter, compiling an ERA of 4.60. In the 2005–06 offseason, Domínguez was dealt by Texas to the

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for pitcher

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and infielder

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. Domínguez started the 2006 with Oakland's Triple-A squad, the

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, but suffered a season-ending ankle injury in July. The Athletics released Domínguez after the end of the 2006 season.

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