History of Abraham Toro in Timeline

Abraham Toro is a Canadian professional baseball player currently with the Boston Red Sox. A versatile infielder, he has played third base, second base, and first base in MLB. Prior to joining the Red Sox, Toro played for the Houston Astros, Seattle Mariners, Milwaukee Brewers, and Oakland Athletics. He is known for his ability to play multiple positions effectively.

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December 20, 1996: Abraham Toro Born

On December 20, 1996, Abraham Josue Toro was born. He is a Canadian professional baseball player.

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2016: College Baseball Season at Seminole State

In 2016, Abraham Toro played his only season at Seminole State College, achieving a .439 batting average with 20 home runs and 86 RBIs over 55 games.

2016: Drafted and Signed with the Houston Astros

In 2016, Abraham Toro was drafted in the fifth round of the Major League Baseball draft by the Houston Astros. He signed with the Astros for a $250,000 signing bonus and debuted with the Greeneville Astros, batting .254 with 19 RBIs in 44 games.

2016: Drafted by the Astros

In 2016, Abraham Toro was selected by the Houston Astros in the fifth round of the Major League Baseball draft.

2017: Progression through Minor League Teams

In 2017, Abraham Toro began the season with the Tri-City ValleyCats before being promoted to the Quad Cities River Bandits in late July, hitting .246 with 15 home runs and 33 RBIs in 69 games between the two clubs.

2018: Carolina League All-Star and Promotion

In 2018, Abraham Toro started the year with the Buies Creek Astros, was named a Carolina League All-Star, and was promoted to the Corpus Christi Hooks in July. He ended the season with a .247/.345/.435 slash line, 16 home runs and 78 RBIs in 133 games.

August 22, 2019: MLB Promotion and Debut

On August 22, 2019, the Houston Astros selected Abraham Toro's contract and promoted him to the major leagues. He made his major league debut that night against the Detroit Tigers, playing third base and going 0-for-4.

2019: MLB Debut with the Astros

In 2019, Abraham Toro made his Major League Baseball debut with the Houston Astros.

2019: Texas League All-Star and Promotion to Round Rock Express

In 2019, Abraham Toro returned to Corpus Christi, earning Texas League All-Star honors. After hitting .306/.393/.513 with 16 home runs and 70 RBIs over 98 games, Toro was promoted to the Round Rock Express and hit .424/.506/.606 with one home run and 10 RBIs in 16 games.

2020: 2020 Season with the Astros

During the shortened 2020 season with the Astros, Abraham Toro batted .149/.237/.276 with 13 runs, three home runs, and nine RBIs over 87 at bats.

July 27, 2021: Traded to Seattle and Hits Home Run Against Former Team

On July 27, 2021, the Houston Astros traded Abraham Toro and Joe Smith to the Seattle Mariners. Toro, after learning he was traded mid-series, hit a two-run home run as a pinch hitter against his former team, the Astros, becoming the first player in MLB history to homer for and against the same team in consecutive games.

2021: 2021 Season Performance

Abraham Toro concluded the 2021 season with a .239 batting average, 11 home runs, and 46 RBIs, which were all career highs. With the Mariners, he achieved a .252/.328/.367 slash line, five home runs, 28 runs scored, and 26 RBIs.

2021: Traded to the Mariners

During the 2021 season, Abraham Toro was traded to the Seattle Mariners.

2021: 2021 Season with the Astros

In 35 games for the Astros in 2021, Abraham Toro had a slash line of .211/.287/.385 with six home runs and 20 RBIs.

December 2, 2022: Traded to Milwaukee Brewers

On December 2, 2022, the Seattle Mariners traded Abraham Toro and Jesse Winker to the Milwaukee Brewers in exchange for Kolten Wong.

2022: 2022 Season with Mariners

Abraham Toro began the 2022 season as a part-time utility player for the Mariners. After a shoulder sprain in May, he returned in June, contributing clutch hits. He ended the season with a .185 batting average and 10 home runs in 109 games.

2022: Traded to the Brewers

After the 2022 season, Abraham Toro was traded to the Milwaukee Brewers.

November 15, 2023: Traded to the Oakland Athletics

On November 15, 2023, the Milwaukee Brewers traded Abraham Toro to the Oakland Athletics in exchange for Chad Patrick.

2023: Traded to the Athletics

After the 2023 season, Abraham Toro was traded to the Oakland Athletics.

2023: Season with the Brewers and Nashville Sounds

In 2023, Abraham Toro played for both the Milwaukee Brewers and their Triple-A affiliate, the Nashville Sounds. He had a productive stretch with the Brewers, hitting .444/.524/.778 in limited at-bats. He also led the Sounds in hits, doubles, and walks.

2023: Played for Canada in the World Baseball Classic

In 2023, Abraham Toro represented Canada in the World Baseball Classic, playing third base in all four of Canada's games and batting 5 for 15 with three RBI.

2024: 2024 Season with Oakland Athletics

In 2024, Abraham Toro played 94 games for the Oakland Athletics, achieving a slash line of .240/.293/.350 with six home runs and 26 RBIs. However, his offensive production declined in the second half of the season.