Career Timeline of Amed Rosario: Major Achievements and Milestones

From career breakthroughs to professional milestones, explore how Amed Rosario made an impact.

Amed Rosario is a Dominican professional baseball utility player currently with the New York Yankees. He debuted in MLB in 2017 with the New York Mets. Over his career, he has played for several teams including the Cleveland Indians/Guardians, Los Angeles Dodgers, Tampa Bay Rays, Cincinnati Reds, and Washington Nationals before joining the Yankees. As a utility player, Rosario is capable of playing multiple positions on the field.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

July 2012: Signed with New York Mets

In July 2012, Rosario signed with the New York Mets as an international free agent for $1.75 million, marking the largest international signing bonus given by the Mets.

2013: Professional Debut

In 2013, Amed Rosario made his professional debut with the Kingsport Mets.

2014: Promotion to Savannah Sand Gnats

In 2014, Amed Rosario started the season with the Brooklyn Cyclones and was later promoted to the Savannah Sand Gnats in September.

June 23, 2016: Promoted to Double-A Binghamton Mets

On June 23, 2016, Amed Rosario was promoted to the Double-A Binghamton Mets.

2016: Added to 40-Man Roster

After the 2016 season, the Mets added Amed Rosario to their 40-man roster to protect him from the Rule 5 draft.

August 1, 2017: MLB Debut and First Hit

On August 1, 2017, Amed Rosario made his MLB debut against the Colorado Rockies and recorded his first career Major League hit off of Scott Oberg.

August 11, 2017: First MLB Home Run

On August 11, 2017, Amed Rosario hit his first career Major League home run off of Héctor Neris.

2017: MLB Debut

In 2017, Amed Rosario made his Major League Baseball debut with the New York Mets.

May 20, 2018: First Multi-Home Run Game

On May 20, 2018, Amed Rosario had his first career multi-home run game, hitting two home runs against the Arizona Diamondbacks.

2019: 2019 Season Performance

In 2019, Amed Rosario batted .287/.323/.432 with 15 home runs and 72 RBIs, stole 19 bases but tied for the major league lead with 10 caught stealings, had the lowest pull percentage in the NL, and had the worst DRS among qualifying shortstops in the National League while leading the National League in singles.

August 28, 2020: Walk-Off Home Run Against Yankees

On August 28, 2020, Amed Rosario hit a walk-off home run against the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium, making him the first visiting player to do so since 1899. During the 2020 season, he hit .252/.272/.371 with 4 home runs and 15 RBIs in 46 games.

January 7, 2021: Traded to Cleveland Indians

On January 7, 2021, Amed Rosario, along with Andrés Giménez, Josh Wolf, and Isaiah Greene, was traded by the Mets to the Cleveland Indians for Francisco Lindor and Carlos Carrasco.

March 2021: Transition to Outfielder

In March 2021, the Cleveland Indians began transitioning Amed Rosario into an outfielder role with coach Kyle Hudson, implying that Giménez would be the starting shortstop.

2022: Led Major Leagues in Triples

In 2022, Amed Rosario led the major leagues with nine triples, had the lowest walk percentage among major league batters (3.7%), and batted .283/.312/.403 with 86 runs, 11 home runs, and 18 steals in 22 attempts. He also led the major leagues in infield hits, with 35.

July 26, 2023: Traded to Los Angeles Dodgers

On July 26, 2023, the Guardians traded Amed Rosario to the Los Angeles Dodgers for Noah Syndergaard and cash considerations. He played primarily second base and was used as a platoon player against left handed pitchers, hitting .256 in 48 games before becoming a free agent.

February 20, 2024: Signed with Tampa Bay Rays

On February 20, 2024, Amed Rosario signed a one-year, $1.5 million contract with the Tampa Bay Rays. He played in 76 games, hitting .307 with two home runs and 26 RBI.

July 29, 2024: Traded to Dodgers, Designated for Assignment

On July 29, 2024, the Rays traded Amed Rosario to the Dodgers in exchange for minor league pitcher Michael Flynn. After 11 at-bats and three hits over five games, he was designated for assignment on August 12.

August 18, 2024: Claimed by Cincinnati Reds

On August 18, 2024, Amed Rosario was claimed off waivers by the Cincinnati Reds. He was later designated for assignment by Cincinnati on October 28 and elected free agency on October 31.

January 8, 2025: Signed with Washington Nationals

On January 8, 2025, Amed Rosario signed a one-year, $2 million contract with the Washington Nationals. He batted .270/.310/.426 with five home runs, 18 RBI, and one stolen base in 46 appearances for the Nationals.

July 26, 2025: Traded to New York Yankees

On July 26, 2025, the Nationals traded Amed Rosario to the New York Yankees in exchange for Clayton Beeter and Browm Martínez. He made 16 appearances for the Yankees, batting .303/.303/.485 with one home run and five RBI.