Sad news from Major League Baseball, with a report that former New York Mets left-hander Pedro Feliciano is dead at the age of 45.
ESPN’s Eduardo Perez reports “Just found out that former #Mets reliever Pedro Feliciano passed away last night in his sleep. He was 45 years young. He was a really good released but a better person off the field. He will be missed #Leones #Cangrejeros. He was jet skiing yesterday with his family. #sad”
Feliciano was selected by the Los Angeles Dodgers in 31st round of the 1995 MLB Draft. He became a free agent after the 2001 season and signed with the Cincinnati Reds. In August of 2002, the Reds traded him and outfielder Elvin Beltre to the Mets for left-hander Shawn Estes and cash.
In October of 2002, the Detroit Tigers selected Feliciano off waivers, who then released him two months later. Feliciano re-signed with the Mets at the start of the 2003 season.
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Feliciano, who made his MLB debut with the Mets in 2002, had four separate stints in Queens over nine seasons. He was an often-used arm out of the bullpen, leading the majors in appearances in 2008, 2009 and 2010.
Pedro Feliciano Dies at Age 45
Feliciano joined the New York Yankees in 2011, signing a two-year, $8 million contract. But overuse by the Mets led to shoulder problems which required surgery. In his two seasons in the Bronx, Feliciano never took the mound for the Yankees.
Feliciano made 484 career appearances, all in relief, compiling a respectable 3.33 ERA.
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