Carlos Samuel Estévez (born December 28, 1992) is a Dominican professional

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for the

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(MLB). He has previously played in MLB for the

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, and

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. Estévez made his MLB debut in 2016 with the Rockies. He was an

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in 2023.

Career

Colorado Rockies

Estévez signed with the Rockies as a free agent in 2011, at the age of 18. On November 20, 2015, the Rockies added Estévez to their

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to protect him from the

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. He was promoted the major leagues on April 22, 2016. He made his debut on April 23. When Rockies' closer Jake McGee went on the

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in June, Estévez became the Rockies' new closer. He finished the 2016 season with a 3-7 record, 63 appearances and 11 saves, and a 5.24 ERA. On April 3, 2017, Estévez pitched a hitless sixth, earning the win against the

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on Opening Day. On June 18, 2017, Estévez was recalled from Albuquerque to the Rockies to replace Chad Qualls, who went to the 10-day disabled list. In 35 appearances, he finished with a record of 5–0 and an ERA of 5.57. Estévez missed the entire 2018 season following several injuries, remaining with the Triple–A

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. The following season, Estévez finished with a 3.75 ERA and 81 strikeouts in 71 games. In 2020 Estévez's performance regressed from the previous season as he allowed 21 runs in 24 innings pitched, and was 1-3 with a 7.50 ERA. In 2021, he was 3-5 as he pitched in 64 games, posting an ERA of 4.38 with 11 saves.

Los Angeles Angels

On December 5, 2022, Estévez signed a two-year, $13.5 million contract with the

. In the first half of the 2023 season, Estévez had a 1.80 ERA and was successful in converting 21-of-21 save opportunities. He was selected to the 2023 MLB All-Star Game. For the 2023 season, he was 5-5 with a 3.90 ERA, as in the second half he had a 6.59 ERA. Estévez made 34 appearances for the Angels in 2024, compiling a 2.38 ERA with 32 strikeouts and 20 saves across 34 innings of work.

Philadelphia Phillies

On July 27, 2024, the Angels traded Estévez to the

in exchange for Samuel Aldegheri and George Klassen. In 20 games for Philadelphia, Estévez posted a 2.57 ERA with 18 strikeouts and 6 saves across 21 innings pitched. On October 9, in Game 4 of the 2024 National League Division Series against the

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, he was sent to pitch in the bottom of the 6th inning with the bases loaded and surrendered a grand slam to Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor giving them a 4–1 lead, which was the final score. The Mets went on to eliminate the Phillies from the NLDS.

Kansas City Royals

On January 31, 2025, Estévez signed a two-year, $22 million contract with the

including a club option for a third year, which would up the deal to $33 million. On June 5, Estévez recorded his 100th career save in Game 2 of a doubleheader against the

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Personal life

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fan, Estévez keeps figurines of his favorite characters inside his locker, including characters from ''

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''. In 2016, Estévez met actor

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, who shares his birth name, and the two have kept in correspondence since.

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* * {{DEFAULTSORT:Estévez, Carlos 1992 births Living people 21st-century Dominican Republic sportsmen Albuquerque Isotopes players American League All-Stars Asheville Tourists players Baseball players from Santo Domingo Colorado Rockies players Dominican Republic expatriate baseball players in the United States Dominican Summer League Rockies players Grand Junction Rockies players Kansas City Royals players Los Angeles Angels players Major League Baseball pitchers Major League Baseball players from the Dominican Republic Modesto Nuts players New Britain Rock Cats players Philadelphia Phillies players Salt River Rafters players Toros del Este players Tri-City Dust Devils players