Luís Alejandro Madero (born April 15, 1997) is a Venezuelan

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who is a free agent. He was signed by the

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as an international free agent in 2013, and has played in

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(MLB) for the

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Professional career

Arizona Diamondbacks

On October 1, 2013, Madero signed with the Diamondbacks as an international

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when he was only 16 years old for $160,000. He made his professional debut in 2014 with the DSL Diamondbacks, and spent the whole season there, going 6–4 with a 2.40 ERA in 13 games started, with 76 strikeouts (4th in the league) in 66.2 innings. In 2015, he pitched for the

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for whom he pitched to a 5–5 record, 2.30 ERA, and 0.99 WHIP in 54.2 innings pitched (13 games; 2 starts). In 2016, Madero played for the

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and the AZL Diamondbacks for whom he posted a combined 3–4 record and 6.03 ERA in 14 games (11 starts). Madero began 2017 with Missoula and was promoted to the

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in July.

Los Angeles Angels

On July 31, 2017, Madero was traded to the

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for David Hernandez. He was then assigned to the

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and spent the remainder of the season with them. In 15 starts between the three clubs, he compiled a 5–4 record and 6.42 ERA. Madero spent 2018 with Burlington of the Class A

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, with whom he was a mid-season All Star, and the

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of the Class A-Advanced

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. He pitched to a combined 4–8 record with a 3.49 ERA in 23 starts. His

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averaged 94 mph. The Angels added Madero to their

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after the 2018 season. He returned to the 66ers to begin 2019 before, being promoted to the

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of the Class AA Southern League. Over 24 games (22 starts), he went 6–11 with a 5.03 ERA, striking out 98 over innings. He had rates of 8.3 K/9, 2.6 BB/9, and a 47 percent

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induced rate. On January 14, 2020, Madero was designated for assignment by the Angels following the acquisition of

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San Francisco Giants

On January 21, 2020, Madero was claimed off waivers by the

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. On February 7, Madero was outrighted off of the 40-man roster. Madero did not play in a game in 2020 due to the cancellation of the minor league season because of the

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. On July 3, 2020, Madero tested positive for

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. He was added to the Giants’ 60-man player pool for the shortened 2020 season but did not make an appearance for the big league club. On November 2, 2020, Madero elected free agency.

Miami Marlins

On November 23, 2020, Madero signed a minor league contract with the

organization that included an invitation to Spring Training. He was assigned to the Triple-A

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to begin the 2021 season. On May 9, 2021, Madero was selected to the 40-man roster and promoted to the major leagues for the first time. He made his MLB debut the next day against the

, pitching two scoreless innings of relief. In the game he notched his first major league strikeout, punching out Diamondbacks pitcher Luke Weaver. After allowing five earned runs in three innings of work, Madero was designated for assignment on May 12. He was outrighted to Triple-A Jacksonville on May 15. On June 14, Madero was re-selected to the active roster. He was designated for assignment two days later without making an appearance. He was outrighted to Jacksonville on June 18. On July 20, Madero was selected to the active roster for a third time. On July 27, Madero was designated for assignment by the Marlins for a third time, with a scoreless innings of work against the

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being his only appearance between designations. On August 17, the Marlins selected Madero's contract. Two days later, August 19, he was designated for assignment once again by the Marlins. On August 23, Madero cleared waivers and once again was assigned to Triple-A Jacksonville. Madero was yet again selected to the major league roster on September 22. Madero recorded a 9.00 ERA in 6 appearances with 4 strikeouts. Madero was designated for assignment again on October 1. On October 5, Madero elected free agency.

Sioux City Explorers

On April 6, 2022, Madero signed with the

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of the

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. He did not appear in any games for the team during the 2022 season. In 2023, Madero appeared in 5 games for Sioux City and registered a 4.05 ERA with 6 strikeouts in innings pitched.

Gary SouthShore RailCats

On July 1, 2023, Madero was claimed off waivers by the

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of the

. He did not make an appearance for the RailCats before he was released by the team on August 15.

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{{DEFAULTSORT:Madero, Luis 1997 births Living people Major League Baseball players from Venezuela Major League Baseball pitchers Miami Marlins players Dominican Summer League Diamondbacks players Venezuelan expatriate baseball players in the Dominican Republic Arizona League Diamondbacks players Missoula Osprey players Burlington Bees players Hillsboro Hops players Inland Empire 66ers players Mobile BayBears players Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp players Venezuelan expatriate baseball players in the United States