Kendry Flores (born November 24, 1991) is a Dominican former

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. He previously played in

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(MLB) for the Miami Marlins.

Career

San Francisco Giants

Flores was originally signed by the

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as an international free agent in 2009. He was added to the 40-man roster on November 20, 2013.

Miami Marlins

On December 19, 2014, Flores and Luis Castillo were traded to the Miami Marlins for

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. He was recalled to Miami on June 2, 2015 from the Jacksonville Suns.

St. Louis Cardinals

On November 18, 2016, Flores signed a minor league deal with the

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that included an invitation to spring training. On February 16, 2017, the contract was voided after Flores failed his physical. This made him a free agent.

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