Warner Madrigal
Warner Antonio Madrigal is a Dominican professional baseball pitcher for the Algodoneros de Unión Laguna of the Mexican League. He played in Major League Baseball for the Texas Rangers.Professional career
Madrigal was signed out of the Dominican Republic by the Anaheim Angels in. After spending three years as an outfielder for the Cedar Rapids Kernels, the Angels' Low-A affiliate, Madrigal was converted to a pitcher in.
At the end of the season, the Angels decided to protect Madrigal from the Rule 5 Draft by putting him on their 40-man roster on November 6. However, because Madrigal had spent 6 years in the minor leagues with one team, he became a free agent at the close of the 2007 World Series on October 29.Texas Rangers
The Texas Rangers subsequently signed Madrigal to a contract on November 18, 2007.
Madrigal made his debut for the Rangers on July 2,, pitching in the 7th inning against the New York Yankees at old Yankee Stadium. Madrigal lasted only one-third of an inning, giving up six runs and Brett Gardner's first career hit.Prior to the 2011 season, the Yankees signed Madrigal to a minor league contract with an invitation to spring training.On December 21, 2012, he signed a minor league contract with the Arizona Diamondbacks.Madrigal signed with the Chunichi Dragons for the 2013 season.He signed a minor league deal with the Washington Nationals in January 2014.Algodoneros de Unión Laguna
On February 5, 2020, Madrigal signed with the Algodoneros de Unión Laguna of the Mexican League.
