Misael Siverio (born June 12, 1989) is a Cuban former

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Professional career

Siverio played for Villa Clara in the Cuban National Series from 2007 to 2012. He

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from the

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in 2013 when the team visited the United States to play in an exhibition against American

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players in

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. In response,

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, the

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of the Cuban team, said that Siverio was "not that great of a pitcher" who was with the team "because he's a left-hand thrower." On May 22, 2014, it was announced that Siverio would throw in front of MLB scouts in

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on June 10.

Seattle Mariners

Siverio signed a minor league contract with the

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organization on November 17, 2014. He pitched for the Jackson Generals of the Class AA Southern League in 2015, recording a 5-12 record and 4.35 ERA with 110 strikeouts in 26 appearances. On April 1, 2016, Siverio was released by the Mariners organization.

Sioux Falls Canaries

On April 29, 2016, Siverio signed with the

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of the American Association of Independent Professional Baseball. He pitched in 10 games for the club, registering a 3-6 record and 6.28 ERA in 57.1 innings pitched.

Tigres de Quintana Roo

On May 31, 2017, Siverio signed with the Tigres de Quintana Roo of the Mexican League. In 12 games for the Tigres, Siverio pitched to a 4-5 record and 4.69 ERA in 63.1 innings of work.

West Virginia Power

On May 12, 2021, Siverio signed with the

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of the

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. Siverio struggled to an 0-3 record and 10.59 ERA in 4 appearances for the Power before being released on June 22.

Milwaukee Milkmen

On June 25, 2021, Siverio signed with the Milwaukee Milkmen of the

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Southern Maryland Blue Crabs

On August 13, 2021, Siverio was traded to the Southern Maryland Blue Crabs of the

in exchange for a player to be named later. Siverio recorded a 6.30 ERA in 9 appearances for the Blue Crabs before he was released on September 28.

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Living people 1989 births Sportspeople from Villa Clara Province Defecting Cuban baseball players Baseball pitchers Jackson Generals (Southern League) players Milwaukee Milkmen players Sioux Falls Canaries players Tigres de Quintana Roo players West Virginia Power players Mayos de Navojoa players Cuban expatriate baseball players in Mexico {{Cuba-baseball-pitcher-stub