Alexi Ogando Acosta was born on October 5,1983 and is a Dominican professional baseball pitcher who is currently a free agent.
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22 Facts About Alexi Ogando
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Alexi Ogando previously played in Major League Baseball for the Texas Rangers, Boston Red Sox, Atlanta Braves and Cleveland Indians.
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Alexi Ogando told the Oakland Athletics that his name was Argenis Benitez, and signed with the team for $15,000 as an outfielder in 2002.
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Alexi Ogando began the 2004 campaign with the Vancouver Canadians, but after starting the season 0 for 13 and batting.
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Alexi Ogando earned an invitation to spring training in 2005; however, when he went to the US embassy to pick up his work visa that January, consulate officials were waiting.
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Alexi Ogando immediately admitted guilt to his involvement in a human trafficking ring, and was assured that he would likely only receive a one-year exclusion, and that he would be able to reapply the following year.
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The Texas Rangers contacted the United States government, then led by former team owner George W Bush, and Ogando was eventually pardoned, after speaking out on the dangers of human trafficking.
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Alexi Ogando appeared in 11 games with Oklahoma City before earning a trip to the major leagues.
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Alexi Ogando replaced starting pitcher Rich Harden on the 25 man roster when Harden was placed on the fifteen-day disabled list with a left gluteal muscle strain.
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Alexi Ogando became just the third relief pitcher since 1900 to win his first three major league appearances.
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Alexi Ogando started the 2011 season as the Texas Rangers' fifth starter following an injury to Tommy Hunter in spring training.
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Alexi Ogando lost his first game as a starter in a blowout against the Yankees.
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On July 10,2011, Alexi Ogando was named to the American League All Star team for the first time in his career.
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Alexi Ogando replaced CC Sabathia, who was replacing James Shields, because each was starting against each other on Sunday before the All-Star break.
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On June 9,2013, Alexi Ogando was added to the disabled list for the second time in the 2013 season.
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Alexi Ogando was non-tendered on December 2,2014, and became a free agent.
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Alexi Ogando signed a one-year contract with the Boston Red Sox on January 30,2015.
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Alexi Ogando joined the Atlanta Braves on a minor league deal in December 2015.
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On July 8,2016, Alexi Ogando signed a minor league contract with the Arizona Diamondbacks.
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Alexi Ogando started the 13th game against KBO League Doosan Bears on August 9,2017 in Jamsil Stadium.
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Alexi Ogando was a winning pitcher, but he did not meet expectations.
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Alexi Ogando signed a minor league contract with the Cleveland Indians on December 20,2017.
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