Roddery Muñoz (born April 14, 2000) 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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, with whom he made his MLB debut in 2024.

Career

Atlanta Braves

On June 11, 2018, Muñoz signed with the

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as an international

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. He made his professional debut that year with the Dominican Summer League Braves, logging a 6.88 ERA in 10 appearances. Muñoz returned to the club in 2019, making 14 starts and compiling a 3.77 ERA with 67 strikeouts across 62 innings pitched. He did not play in a game in 2020 due to the cancellation of the minor league season because of the

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. Muñoz returned to action in 2021 with the Single–A

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. In 8 games (6 starts), he recorded a 6.67 ERA with 33 strikeouts across innings of work. Muñoz split the 2022 campaign between the High–A

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and Double–A

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. In 22 starts between the two affiliates, he accumulated an 8–4 record and 4.66 ERA with 119 strikeouts across innings. On November 15, 2022, the Braves added Muñoz to their

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to protect him from the

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. Muñoz was optioned to the Triple-A

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to begin the 2023 season. In 14 games for Gwinnett (and 1 start for Double-A Mississippi), Muñoz registered a 4.94 ERA with 24 strikeouts in innings of work. On June 6, 2023, Muñoz was promoted to the major leagues for the first time. He was optioned back to Gwinnett on June 8 after Michael Tonkin was activated from the injured list. In turn, he became a

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, having spent time on Atlanta's active roster without appearing in a game. On July 13, Muñoz was

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following the promotion of Lucas Luetge.

Washington Nationals

On July 17, 2023, Muñoz was claimed off waivers by the

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. In 12 games (10 starts) for the Triple–A

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, he struggled to a 6.98 ERA with 41 strikeouts across innings of work.

Miami Marlins

On December 1, 2023, Muñoz was claimed off waivers by the

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. On December 15, Muñoz was designated for assignment by Pittsburgh following the acquisition of Edward Olivares. On December 20, 2023, Muñoz was traded to the

in exchange for cash considerations. He was optioned to the Triple–A

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to begin the 2024 season. On April 20, 2024, Muñoz was promoted to the major leagues for the first time. In 18 games (17 starts) for Miami, he compiled a 2–7 record and 6.53 ERA with 70 strikeouts across innings pitched.

St. Louis Cardinals

On November 1, 2024, Muñoz was claimed off waivers by the

. He was optioned to the Triple-A

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to begin the 2025 season. Muñoz is expected to have his contract selected prior to tomorrow’s series against the Phillies. Chris Roycroft will be optioned to Triple-A Memphis to accommodate the roster move.

Personal life

Muñoz's identical twin brother, Rolddy Muñoz, is also a professional baseball player, and is currently a member of the

organization.

References

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{{DEFAULTSORT:Munoz, Roddery 2000 births Living people Baseball players from Santo Domingo Major League Baseball players from the Dominican Republic Major League Baseball pitchers Miami Marlins players St. Louis Cardinals players Dominican Summer League Braves players Augusta GreenJackets players Rome Braves players Mississippi Braves players Gwinnett Stripers players Florida Complex League Braves players Rochester Red Wings players Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp players Memphis Redbirds players 21st-century Dominican Republic sportsmen