Is Francisco Cervelli playing?

Is Francisco Cervelli playing?

Marlins catcher Francisco Cervelli, who missed the final month of the season due to a concussion, announced his retirement on Saturday. The 34-year-old signed as a free agent with the Marlins in December, and he started the season as Jorge Alfaro’s backup. …

What happened to Cervelli?

Miami Marlins catcher and 13-year MLB veteran Francisco Cervelli announced Saturday on his personal Instagram page that he is retiring from professional baseball after his latest bout with concussions. “Today, I retire happy and fully satisfied, because I gave my heart and soul to this wonderful game,” Cervelli wrote.

What team did Francisco Cervelli go to?

Francisco Cervelli
Runs batted in 275
Teams
New York Yankees (2008–2014) Pittsburgh Pirates (2015–2019) Atlanta Braves (2019) Miami Marlins (2020)
Career highlights and awards

Is Francisco Cervelli injured?

Cervelli (concussion) was transferred to the 45-day injured list Thursday. Cervelli was said to have been making progress in his recovery from a concussion he sustained in late August, but his placement on the 45-day injured list will end his regular season.

Why did Francisco Cervelli retire?

Longtime MLB catcher Francisco Cervelli announces retirement, citing health reasons. Cervelli said he is hanging up his spikes because it’s time to “put my health before my career.” The 34-year-old had seven documented concussions throughout his career, including one that ended his 2020 season in August.

Who is Pirates catcher?

Jacob Stallings
Michael Pérez
Pittsburgh Pirates/Catchers

How old is Francisco Cervelli?

35 years (March 6, 1986)
Francisco Cervelli/Age

How much does Francisco Cervelli make a year?

3.5 million USD (2016)
Francisco Cervelli/Salary

How did Cervelli get concussion?

Miami (11-10) split a doubleheader of seven-inning games with the Washington Nationals on Saturday and Cervelli left the Marlins’ 5-3 win in Game 2 after he caught the first two innings. Mattingly said he wasn’t sure when Cervelli got concussed, but a foul ball hit the catcher in the head in the second inning.

Is Francisco Cervelli still playing in the major leagues?

Longtime MLB catcher Francisco Cervelli is retiring from baseball, he announced on Instagram. Cervelli said he is hanging up his spikes because it’s time to “put my health before my career.” The 34-year-old had seven documented concussions throughout his career, including one that ended his 2020 season in August.

How did Francisco Cervelli do as a catcher?

Pittsburgh gave Cervelli his first extended opportunity as a starting catcher and he blossomed, hitting .270/.368/.384 with 25 home runs in 416 games from 2015-18. He also rated well as a pitch-framer and became a fan favorite thanks to his high-energy, hard-nosed style of play.

Why did Francisco Cervelli retire from Major League Baseball?

Longtime MLB catcher Francisco Cervelli is retiring from baseball, he announced on Instagram. Cervelli said he is hanging up his spikes because it’s time to “put my health before my career.” The 34-year-old had seven documented concussions throughout his career, including one that ended his 2020 season in August.

How many home runs did Francisco Cervelli hit?

Cervelli retires as a career .268/.358/.382 hitter with 605 hits and 41 home runs in 730 games. He won a World Series ring with the 2009 Yankees and banked nearly $40 million in player contracts during his career.

How many times did Francisco Cervelli get hurt?

Cervelli took a foul tip to the face mask on Aug. 22 this year and was diagnosed with a concussion. He landed on the injured list 15 times in parts of 13 seasons. Cervelli retires as a career .268/.358/.382 hitter with 605 hits and 41 home runs in 730 games.