Introduction
Reynaldo Navarro (born December 22, 1989) is a Puerto Rican professional baseball second baseman who is a free agent. He made his Major League Baseball (MLB) debut with the Baltimore Orioles in 2015.
Career
Arizona Diamondbacks
Navarro was drafted by the Arizona Diamondbacks in the third round of the 2007 Major League Baseball Draft out of the Puerto Rico Baseball Academy.
Kansas City Royals
In 2010, he was traded to the Kansas City Royals for Carlos Rosa. Prior to the 2014 season he signed with the Cincinnati Reds.
Baltimore Orioles
Navarro signed a major league contract with the Baltimore Orioles on November 26, 2014. He was called up to themajor leagues on April 24, 2015. He collected his first major league hit, a double, and run during his debut. The very next game he went 3-5 with his first Big-League RBI, to help the Orioles defeat the Red Sox, 18-7. On May 13, 2015, in a game against the Toronto Blue Jays, Navarro hit his first major league home run off of relief pitcher Brett Cecil.
Los Angeles Angels
On December 23, 2015, the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim claimed Navarro off waivers. Navarro signed a minor league contract with the Angels on November 23, 2016. He elected free agency on November 6, 2017.
Seattle Mariners
On January 16, 2018, Navarro signed a minor league deal with the Seattle Mariners. He was released on April 27, 2018.
Sugar Land Skeeters
On May 8, 2018, Navarro signed with the Sugar Land Skeeters of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball.
New York Yankees
On May 11, 2018, Navarro signed a minor league deal with the New York Yankees. He elected free agency on November 2, 2018.
Somerset Patriots
On April 15, 2019, Navarro signed with the Somerset Patriots of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball. He became a free agent following the season.