Name: Jose Almonte
DOB: 9/8/1995 (Age 23)
Height: 6’2”
Weight: 185
Acquired: Brad Ziegler Trade, July 2016
Position: Starter
Most Notable Tool: Mid 90s Fastball
Season Stats: DNP, Oblique Injury
2018 Season Summary: Almonte had a successful 2017 season, but was unable to build upon it in 2018 when he missed the entire season with an oblique injury. Considering how important that muscle group is for a pitcher, as for example Robbie Ray missed 8 weeks with a Grade 2 strain, it must have been a Grade 3 strain (muscle tear essentially) to keep him out for the entire minor league season.