Introduction
Edgar Olmos (born April 12, 1990) is a Mexican-American professional baseball pitcher for the Toros de Tijuana of the Mexican League. He made his Major League Baseball (MLB) debut with the Miami Marlins in 2013, and has also played for the Seattle Mariners and in Nippon Professional Baseball for the Chiba Lotte Marines.
Career
Florida/Miami Marlins
Olmos attended Birmingham High School in Van Nuys, California, and was selected by the Marlins in the third round of the 2008 MLB Draft. The Marlins promoted Olmos to the major leagues on June 3, 2013.
Seattle Mariners
The Seattle Mariners claimed Olmos off waivers on November 20, 2014. He was designated for assignment by the Mariners when they signed free agent Rickie Weeks, He was subsequently claimed by the Texas Rangers off waivers. Olmos reported to training camp with a shoulder injury, which caused him to be shut down. On March 4, 2015, the Rangers reversed their waiver claim, sending him back to the Mariners. He made six appearances for the Mariners in 2015, pitching to a 4.50 earned run average (ERA), and in 20 games for the Tacoma Rainiers of the Class AAA Pacific Coast League, pitching to a 3.55 ERA.
The Mariners designated Olmos for assignment on December 2.
Chicago Cubs
The Chicago Cubs claimed Olmos off waivers on December 4,
Baltimore Orioles
The Baltimore Orioles acquired Olmos off waivers on December 10.
Second Stint with Cubs
He was reclaimed by the Cubs on December 23, and designated for assignment on February 12, 2016.
Second Stint with Orioles
The Orioles acquired Olmos on March 24 for a player to be named later. He became a free agent after season.
Boston Red Sox
On November 16, 2016, Olmos signed a minor league contract with the Boston Red Sox.
Chiba Lotte Marines
He elected free agency on November 6, 2017, and signed with the Chiba Lotte Marines of Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB) on December 13. He became a free agent following the 2018 season.
Toros de Tijuana
On January 17, 2019, Olmos signed with the Toros de Tijuana of the Mexican League for the 2019 season.