History of Edgardo Henriquez in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: July 14, 2026

Edgardo Henriquez is a professional baseball player from the Dominican Republic, primarily recognized as a talented right-handed pitcher. Signed as an international free agent by the Los Angeles Dodgers, Henriquez has steadily progressed through the minor league system, earning a reputation for his high-velocity fastball and promising arm strength. Despite undergoing Tommy John surgery in 2023, which temporarily sidelined his development, he demonstrated resilience and a strong recovery. His performance in the 2024 season, particularly his rapid ascent through multiple levels of the minor leagues, culminated in his Major League Baseball debut. Henriquez is currently viewed as a significant prospect within the Dodgers organization, possessing the raw power and potential to become a reliable bullpen asset or high-leverage reliever at the major league level.

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June 24, 2002: Birth of Edgardo Luis Henriquez

Edgardo Luis Henriquez, who would grow up to become a professional baseball pitcher, was born on June 24, 2002.

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September 25, 2018: Signing with the Los Angeles Dodgers

On September 25, 2018, Edgardo Henriquez officially began his professional career by signing with the Los Angeles Dodgers as an international free agent.

2019: Professional Debut

In 2019, Henriquez made his professional baseball debut while playing for the Dominican Summer League Dodgers.

2020: Season Cancellation due to COVID-19

Due to the global COVID-19 pandemic, the minor league baseball season was cancelled in 2020, resulting in Henriquez not pitching for any team that year.

2021: Professional Baseball Debut and Development

In 2021, Edgardo Henriquez began his professional baseball journey by pitching for both the Arizona Complex League Dodgers and the Rancho Cucamonga Quakes, finishing the year with a 4.93 ERA across 34 and 2/3 innings.

2022: Continued Pitching with Rancho Cucamonga

During the 2022 season, Henriquez continued his career with the Rancho Cucamonga Quakes, recording a 4.54 ERA over 35 and 2/3 innings throughout 14 appearances.

2023: Season Absence Due to Tommy John Surgery

In 2023, Henriquez was sidelined for the entire baseball season after undergoing Tommy John surgery to repair his elbow.

September 24, 2024: MLB Debut with the San Diego Padres

On September 24, 2024, Edgardo Henriquez was promoted to the major leagues and officially made his MLB debut, pitching one inning of relief against the San Diego Padres and striking out the first batter he faced, Donovan Solano.

2024: Return from Injury and Minor League Baseball Performance

In 2024, Edgardo Henriquez successfully returned from an injury to play across four different levels of professional baseball. During the 2024 season, he made appearances for the Rancho Cucamonga Quakes, Great Lakes Loons, Tulsa Drillers, and the Oklahoma City Baseball Club, recording a total of 88 strikeouts and a 2.72 ERA over 53 innings pitched.

2025: 2025 Season Challenges and Major League Milestone

Throughout the 2025 season, Edgardo Henriquez faced significant hurdles including a foot injury during spring training that placed him on the injured list until June 29. After spending time in Triple-A, he was promoted to the majors in late July, where he improved his performance. A major career milestone occurred on September 13, 2025, when he secured his first career win against the San Francisco Giants. Later in the postseason, he participated in the Wild Card Series and made his World Series debut in Game 3, finishing his debut season with high-stakes appearances in the World Series against the Cincinnati Reds.