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Eduarniel Núñez

Eduarniel Núñez
Athletics – No. 54
Pitcher
Born: (1999-06-07) June 7, 1999 (age 26)
Samana, Dominican Republic
Bats: Right
Throws: Right
MLB debut
July 2, 2025, for the San Diego Padres
MLB statistics
(through August 5, 2025)
Win–loss record0–0
Earned run average9.00
Strikeouts4
Teams

Eduarniel Núñez (born June 7, 1999) is a Dominican professional baseball pitcher for the Athletics of Major League Baseball (MLB). He has previously played in MLB for the San Diego Padres.

Career

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Chicago Cubs

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On March 15, 2017, Núñez signed with the Chicago Cubs as an international free agent, and made his professional debut with the Dominican Summer League Cubs. He made 10 starts for the rookie-level Arizona League Cubs in 2018, registering a 1-3 record and 3.19 ERA with 39 strikeouts across 36+2⁄3 innings pitched.[1] Núñez spent the 2019 campaign with the Low-A Eugene Emeralds, struggling to a 1-5 record and 6.93 ERA with 38 strikeouts in 37+2⁄3 innings pitched across 15 appearances (nine starts).[2]

Núñez did not play in a game in 2020 due to the cancellation of the minor league season because of the COVID-19 pandemic.[3] He returned to action in 2021 with the Single-A Myrtle Beach Pelicans and High-A South Bend Cubs. In 35 appearances split between the two affiliates, Núñez compiled a 1-4 record and 4.17 ERA with 50 strikeouts and five saves across 45+1⁄3 innings pitched.[4] Núñez split the 2022 season between South Bend and the Double-A Tennessee Smokies, logging a cumulative 5-5 record and 4.53 ERA with 57 strikeouts and four saves across 41 appearances out of the bullpen.[5]

In 2023, Núñez returned to the South Bend and Tennessee, and made 38 total relief appearances, accumulating a 3-1 record and 3.11 ERA with 61 strikeouts and one save across 46+1⁄3 innings pitched. On July 6, 2023, while playing with South Bend, Núñez, Michael Arias, Jarod Wright, and Frankie Scalzo Jr. combined to no-hit the Peoria Chiefs.[6] A minor league free agent after the season, Núñez re-signed with Chicago on a new minor league contract on November 8.[7]

Núñez split the 2024 season between Double-A Tennessee and the Triple-A Iowa Cubs, accumulating a 9-3 record and 3.28 ERA with 64 strikeouts and five saves across 46 total appearances. He elected free agency following the season on November 4, 2024.[8]

San Diego Padres

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On November 6, 2024, Núñez signed a minor league contract with the San Diego Padres organization.[9] He began the 2025 season with the Double-A San Antonio Missions before being promoted to the Triple-A El Paso Chihuahuas in June. Núñez made seven scoreless appearances for El Paso, recording one win, two saves, and 11 strikeouts across 7+1⁄3 innings pitched.[10]

On July 1, 2025, the Padres announced that Núñez would be promoted to the major leagues for the first time to start a game in the team's doubleheader against the Philadelphia Phillies the following day.[11]

Athletics

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On July 31, 2025, Núñez, along with Leo De Vries, Braden Nett, and Henry Baez were traded to the Athletics in exchange for Mason Miller and JP Sears.[12]

References

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  1. ^ "Cubs Prospect Focus: Eduarniel Núñez". chicagosportshq.com. Retrieved July 1, 2025.
  2. ^ "Eduarniel Núñez - Stats - Pitching". fangraphs.com. Retrieved July 1, 2025.
  3. ^ "2020 Minor League Baseball season cancelled". mlb.com. Retrieved July 1, 2025.
  4. ^ "Cubs Minor League Relief Pitcher of the Month - April 2024". northsidebaseball.com. Retrieved July 1, 2025.
  5. ^ "Eduarniel Núñez Stats & Scouting Report". baseballamerica.com. Retrieved July 1, 2025.
  6. ^ "South Bend No-Hits Peoria, Celebrate 4-0 Dominant Victory". milb.com. Retrieved July 1, 2025.
  7. ^ "10 Cubs Minor Leaguers Hit Free Agency". bleacherreport.com. Retrieved July 1, 2025.
  8. ^ "Minor League Free Agents 2024". baseballamerica.com. Retrieved July 1, 2025.
  9. ^ "Eduarniel Núñez Stats, Age, Position, Height, Weight, Fantasy & News". milb.com. Retrieved July 1, 2025.
  10. ^ "Padres' Eduarniel Núñez: Expected to be called up Wednesday". cbssports.com. Retrieved July 1, 2025.
  11. ^ "Padres To Select Eduarniel Nunez". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved July 1, 2025.
  12. ^ Cassavell, AJ (July 31, 2025). "Padres land closer Mason Miller, LHP Sears from A's for No. 3 prospect De Vries, more". MLB.com. Retrieved July 31, 2025.
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