Edwar Colina
| Edwar Colina | |
|---|---|
| Guerreros de Oaxaca – No. 44 | |
| Pitcher | |
| Born: May 3, 1997 Caracas, Venezuela | |
Bats: Right Throws: Right | |
| MLB debut | |
| September 25, 2020, for the Minnesota Twins | |
| MLB statistics (through 2020 season) | |
| Win–loss record | 0-0 |
| Earned run average | 81.00 |
| Strikeouts | 0 |
| Stats at Baseball Reference | |
| Teams | |
Edwar Osnel de la Cruz Colina (born May 3, 1997) is a Venezuelan professional baseball pitcher for the Guerreros de Oaxaca of the Mexican League. He has previously played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Minnesota Twins.
Career
Minnesota Twins
Colina signed with the Minnesota Twins as an international free agent on September 29, 2015.[1] He made his professional debut in 2016 with the Dominican Summer League Twins. In 2017, Colina made 12 appearances (11 starts) for the rookie-level Elizabethton Twins, posting a 3-5 record and 3.34 ERA with 56 strikeouts across 59+1⁄3 innings pitched.[2]
Colina split the 2018 season between the Single-A Cedar Rapids Kernels and High-A Fort Myers Miracle, accumulating a 7-5 record and 2.63 ERA with 106 strikeouts across 21 total appearances (20 starts).[3] He split the 2019 campaign between Fort Myers, the Double-A Pensacola Blue Wahoos, and the Triple-A Rochester Red Wings. In 19 appearances (14 starts) for the three affiliates, Colina compiled an 8-2 record and 2.96 ERA with 102 strikeouts across 97+1⁄3 innings pitched.[4]
Colina was not assigned to an affiliate to begin the 2020 season due to the cancellation of the minor league season because of the COVID-19 pandemic.[5] On September 25, 2020, Colina was selected to the 40-man roster and promoted to the major leagues for the first time.[6] He made his debut that day for the Twins, but gave up three runs in 1⁄3 of an inning.
On April 7, 2021, Colina was placed on the 60-day injured list with inflammation in his right elbow.[7]
Texas Rangers
On October 6, 2021, Colina was claimed off waivers by the Texas Rangers.[8] On November 19, Colina was outrighted off the Rangers active roster.[9] He did not make an appearance for the organization during the 2022 season.
Colina spent all of 2023 with the Triple–A Round Rock Express, compiling a 4.65 ERA with 30 strikeouts in 31 innings across 26 appearances. He elected free agency following the season on November 6, 2023.[10]
Saraperos de Saltillo
On September 19, 2024, Colina signed with the Saraperos de Saltillo of the Mexican League.[11] He made 10 appearances for Saltillo, but struggled to a 9.00 ERA with 8 strikeouts over 10 innings of work. Colina was released by the Saraperos on May 27, 2025.[12]
Rieleros de Aguascalientes
On June 7, 2025, Colina signed with the Rieleros de Aguascalientes of the Mexican League.[13] In nine appearances for Aguascalientes, Colina logged a 1-0 record and 9.60 ERA with 15 strikeouts over 15 innings of work.
Guerreros de Oaxaca
On July 11, 2025, Colina was traded to the Guerreros de Oaxaca of the Mexican League.[14] In 8 games (1 start) he threw 14.1 innings going 3-0 with a 0.63 ERA and 15 strikeouts.
References
- ^ "Edwar Colina Stats, Fantasy & News". MLB.com. Major League Baseball. Retrieved September 27, 2020.
- ^ "Edwar Colina - Stats - Pitching". fangraphs.com. Retrieved November 6, 2025.
- ^ "Edwar Colina - Baseball Statistics". thebaseballcube.com. Retrieved November 6, 2025.
- ^ "Edwar Colina Stats & Scouting Report". baseballamerica.com. Retrieved November 6, 2025.
- ^ "2020 Minor League Baseball season cancelled". mlb.com. Retrieved September 23, 2025.
- ^ Monitto, Matt (September 25, 2020). "Twins add RHP Edwar Colina to roster, DFA RHP Homer Bailey". twinkietown.com. SB Nation. Retrieved September 25, 2020.
- ^ "Twins Select Brandon Waddell, Place Brent Rooker on IL".
- ^ "Rangers' Edwar Colina: Scooped up by Texas". CBSSports.com. Archived from the original on October 6, 2021. Retrieved October 6, 2021.
- ^ Morris, Adam J. (November 19, 2021). "Rangers add 3 to 40 man roster, outright 2". Lone Star Ball (SB Nation). Archived from the original on November 20, 2021. Retrieved November 20, 2021.
- ^ "2023 MiLB Free Agents". baseballamerica.com. Retrieved May 14, 2024.
- ^ https://www.milb.com/mexican/news/lmb-movimientos-en-listas-de-reserva-19-y-20-de-septiembre-de-2024
- ^ "LMB: Movimientos en listas de reserva - 27 de mayo de 2025". lmb.com.mx (in Spanish). Retrieved May 28, 2025.
- ^ "LMB: Movimientos en listas de reserva - 7 de junio de 2025". lmb.com.mx (in Spanish). Retrieved June 8, 2025.
- ^ "Fecha limite de cambios y refuerzos". milb.com (in Spanish). Retrieved July 12, 2025.
External links
- Career statistics from MLB · ESPN · Baseball Reference · Fangraphs · Baseball Reference (Minors) · Baseball Almanac