History of Edmundo Sosa in Timeline

Edmundo Israel Sosa is a professional baseball infielder from Panama, currently playing for the Philadelphia Phillies in Major League Baseball (MLB). He began his professional career after signing with the St. Louis Cardinals as an international free agent in 2012. Sosa made his debut in MLB with the Cardinals in 2018. He is known for playing the infield position.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

March 6, 1996: Edmundo Sosa Born

On March 6, 1996, Edmundo Israel Sosa was born. He is a Panamanian professional baseball infielder.

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July 2012: Signed with the St. Louis Cardinals

In July 2012, Edmundo Sosa signed with the St. Louis Cardinals as an international free agent.

2012: Signed with St. Louis Cardinals

In 2012, Edmundo Sosa signed with the St. Louis Cardinals as an international free agent.

2013: Professional Debut

In 2013, Edmundo Sosa made his professional debut with the Dominican Summer League Cardinals.

2014: Played for Gulf Coast Cardinals and State College Spikes

In 2014, Edmundo Sosa played for both the Gulf Coast Cardinals and State College Spikes.

2015: Played with Johnson City Cardinals

In 2015, Edmundo Sosa played with the Johnson City Cardinals.

2016: Played for Panama National Baseball Team

In 2016, Sosa played for the Panama national baseball team in the 2017 World Baseball Classic qualifiers. He also played for the Peoria Chiefs and the Palm Beach Cardinals.

2017: Limited Season Due to Injury

Edmundo Sosa's 2017 season was limited due to injury. After the season, he was assigned to the Surprise Saguaros of the Arizona Fall League (AFL).

September 23, 2018: Promoted to Major Leagues

On September 23, 2018, Edmundo Sosa was promoted to the major leagues and made his debut that night.

2018: Played for Springfield Cardinals and Memphis Redbirds

In 2018, Edmundo Sosa began the year with the Springfield Cardinals before being promoted to the Memphis Redbirds.

2018: MLB Debut

In 2018, Edmundo Sosa made his Major League Baseball (MLB) debut with the St. Louis Cardinals.

2019: Recalled by St. Louis

In 2019, Edmundo Sosa began the year with Memphis and was recalled by St. Louis for the first time on July 16.

August 4, 2020: Tested Positive for COVID-19

On August 4, 2020, it was announced that Edmundo Sosa had tested positive for COVID-19, and he was subsequently placed on the injured list.

June 4, 2021: First Career Home Run

On June 4, 2021, Edmundo Sosa hit his first career home run, a solo home run off of Cincinnati Reds starter Luis Castillo.

July 30, 2022: Traded to Philadelphia Phillies

On July 30, 2022, the Cardinals traded Edmundo Sosa to the Philadelphia Phillies for JoJo Romero.

2022: National League Wild Card Series

During the 2022 National League Wild Card Series, Edmundo Sosa scored a crucial insurance run in game one and recorded the final out in game two, securing the series win for the Phillies.

2022: Regular Season Stats

In the 2022 regular season, with the two teams combined, Edmundo Sosa batted .227/.275/.369 in 176 at-bats. He also played 42 games at shortstop, and 22 games at third base.

January 13, 2023: Contract Agreement with Phillies

On January 13, 2023, Edmundo Sosa agreed to a one-year, $950,000 contract with the Phillies, avoiding salary arbitration.

2024: Salary and Heart & Hustle Award Nomination

In 2024, Edmundo Sosa agreed to a $1.7 million salary for the season. On August 1st, 2024, he was announced as a preliminary winner of the Heart & Hustle Award.