Maikel Cleto
Encyclopedia
Maikel Cleto is a Major League Baseball
pitcher
for the St. Louis Cardinals
. He was signed as a non-drafted free agent
by the New York Mets
on August 10, 2006.
, one save and 28 strikeouts.
In Cleto split the season between the Class-A Savannah Sand Gnats
and the Class-A Advanced St. Lucie Mets
. He had a combined record of 5-12 with a 4.41 ERA, one shutout
and 82 strikeouts in 26 games, 23 starts between the two clubs.
, Endy Chávez
, Jason Vargas
, Mike Carp
and Ezequiel Carrera
in exchange for J. J. Putz, Jeremy Reed
and Sean Green
.
Cleto split the season between the Rookie-Level Peoria Mariners
and the Class-A Clinton LumberKings
. He went 0-4 with a 5.54 ERA and 25 strikeouts in nine games, eight starts. He attended spring training
with the Mariners but was assigned to the Minor Leagues early in camp. Cleto was placed on the disabled list
of July 7 due to back discomfort and made his return on August 15.
for shortstop Brendan Ryan
.
He was activated on June 2, 2011 (the same day Lance Lynn
was also called up), directly from AA (Springfield Cardinals
) to shore up an overworked bullpen.
Major League Baseball
Major League Baseball is the highest level of professional baseball in the United States and Canada, consisting of teams that play in the National League and the American League...
pitcher
Pitcher
In baseball, the pitcher is the player who throwsthe baseball from the pitcher's mound toward the catcher to begin each play, with the goal of retiring a batter, who attempts to either make contact with the pitched ball or draw a walk. In the numbering system used to record defensive plays, the...
for the St. Louis Cardinals
St. Louis Cardinals
The St. Louis Cardinals are a professional baseball team based in St. Louis, Missouri. They are members of the Central Division in the National League of Major League Baseball. The Cardinals have won eleven World Series championships, the most of any National League team, and second overall only to...
. He was signed as a non-drafted free agent
Free agent
In professional sports, a free agent is a player whose contract with a team has expired and who is thus eligible to sign with another club or franchise....
by the New York Mets
New York Mets
The New York Mets are a professional baseball team based in the borough of Queens in New York City, New York. They belong to Major League Baseball's National League East Division. One of baseball's first expansion teams, the Mets were founded in 1962 to replace New York's departed National League...
on August 10, 2006.
New York Mets
Cleto began his professional career in with the GCL Mets. He went 1-2 with a 5.03 ERAEarned run average
In baseball statistics, earned run average is the mean of earned runs given up by a pitcher per nine innings pitched. It is determined by dividing the number of earned runs allowed by the number of innings pitched and multiplying by nine...
, one save and 28 strikeouts.
In Cleto split the season between the Class-A Savannah Sand Gnats
Savannah Sand Gnats
The Savannah Sand Gnats are a minor league baseball team in Savannah, Georgia and are a member of the A-level South Atlantic League. Since the 2007 season, the Sand Gnats have been an affiliate of the New York Mets.-History:...
and the Class-A Advanced St. Lucie Mets
St. Lucie Mets
The St. Lucie Mets are a minor league baseball team based in Port St. Lucie, Florida.The team, which plays in the Florida State League, is the High-A affiliate of the New York Mets major-league club.The team plays at Digital Domain Park...
. He had a combined record of 5-12 with a 4.41 ERA, one shutout
Shutout
In team sports, a shutout refers to a game in which one team prevents the opposing team from scoring. While possible in most major sports, they are highly improbable in some sports, such as basketball....
and 82 strikeouts in 26 games, 23 starts between the two clubs.
Seattle Mariners
On December 11, 2008 Cleto was traded to the Mariners with Aaron HeilmanAaron Heilman
Aaron Michael Heilman is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Pittsburgh Pirates of Major League Baseball. Heilman was drafted by the New York Mets out of Notre Dame in 2001. He came up through the Mets system as a starting pitcher but was converted to a relief pitcher in 2005...
, Endy Chávez
Endy Chávez
Endy de Jesus Chávez is a Major League Baseball outfielder.Chávez bats and throws left-handed and is considered to have good fielding skills, speed, and the ability to hit to all parts of the field...
, Jason Vargas
Jason Vargas
Jason Matthew Vargas is a Major League Baseball starting pitcher for the Seattle Mariners. He has played parts of two seasons in the major leagues with the Florida Marlins, part of one season in the major leagues with the New York Mets and the last two seasons with the Seattle Mariners.-College...
, Mike Carp
Mike Carp
Christopher Michael Carp is a Major League Baseball first baseman for the Seattle Mariners.-Professional career:...
and Ezequiel Carrera
Ezequiel Carrera
Ezequiel Manuel Carrera is a Major League Baseball center fielder for the Cleveland Indians. He was the starting outfielder for the Double-A West Tenn Diamond Jaxx. He was signed with the New York Mets as a non-drafted free agent on April 4,...
in exchange for J. J. Putz, Jeremy Reed
Jeremy Reed
Jeremy Thomas Reed is an American professional baseball outfielder who is a free agent.Reed graduated from Bonita High School in 1999, and went on to play college baseball at Long Beach State University...
and Sean Green
Sean Green (baseball)
Sean William Green is an American professional baseball pitcher. He was born in Louisville, Kentucky.-Biography:Green grew up in east Louisville, Kentucky, in the Fincastle community....
.
Cleto split the season between the Rookie-Level Peoria Mariners
Peoria Mariners
The Arizona League Mariners are a minor league baseball team in Peoria, Arizona, USA. They are a Class R team in the Arizona League and are a farm team of the Seattle Mariners. The Mariners play home games at Peoria Sports Complex.-Year-by-year record:...
and the Class-A Clinton LumberKings
Clinton LumberKings
The Clinton LumberKings are a Midwest League Class A minor league baseball team based in Clinton, Iowa, USA, affiliated with the Seattle Mariners.-History:Clinton joined the Midwest League in 1954 and is the oldest franchise in the league...
. He went 0-4 with a 5.54 ERA and 25 strikeouts in nine games, eight starts. He attended spring training
Spring training
In Major League Baseball, spring training is a series of practices and exhibition games preceding the start of the regular season. Spring training allows new players to try out for roster and position spots, and gives existing team players practice time prior to competitive play...
with the Mariners but was assigned to the Minor Leagues early in camp. Cleto was placed on the disabled list
Disabled list
In Major League Baseball, the disabled list is a method for teams to remove their injured players from the roster in order to summon healthy players.-General guidelines:...
of July 7 due to back discomfort and made his return on August 15.
St. Louis Cardinals
On December 12, 2010 it was announced Cleto was traded to the St. Louis CardinalsSt. Louis Cardinals
The St. Louis Cardinals are a professional baseball team based in St. Louis, Missouri. They are members of the Central Division in the National League of Major League Baseball. The Cardinals have won eleven World Series championships, the most of any National League team, and second overall only to...
for shortstop Brendan Ryan
Brendan Ryan (baseball)
Brendan Wood Ryan is an American Major League Baseball shortstop for the Seattle Mariners. While he has typically fielded at shortstop in his professional career, Ryan has been known to play at second and third base and has dabbled with pitching.-Early and personal life:Ryan was born in Los...
.
He was activated on June 2, 2011 (the same day Lance Lynn
Lance Lynn
Michael Lance Lynn is an American professional baseball player with the St. Louis Cardinals.-Early and personal life:...
was also called up), directly from AA (Springfield Cardinals
Springfield Cardinals
The Springfield Cardinals are a minor league baseball team based in Springfield, Missouri. The team, which plays in the Texas League, is the Double-A affiliate of the St. Louis Cardinals major-league club, and is owned by the Cardinals. The club plays at Hammons Field.The Springfield Cardinals...
) to shore up an overworked bullpen.