History of Jesús Aguilar in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: March 7, 2026

Jesús Aguilar is a Venezuelan professional baseball first baseman, currently a free agent. He has played in MLB for several teams, including the Cleveland Indians, Milwaukee Brewers, Tampa Bay Rays, Miami Marlins, Baltimore Orioles, and Oakland Athletics. He also played in NPB for the Saitama Seibu Lions. Aguilar's career highlight includes being an All-Star in 2018, recognizing his strong performance that season.

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June 30, 1990: Jesús Aguilar's Birth

On June 30, 1990, Jesús Alexander Aguilar was born. He is a Venezuelan professional baseball first baseman.

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November 2007: Signed with Cleveland Indians

In November 2007, Aguilar signed with the Cleveland Indians as an amateur free agent.

2010: Played with Minor League Teams

In 2010, Aguilar split the season playing between two minor league teams.

2011: Home Runs and Carolina Mudcats Roster

During the 2011 season, Aguilar hit 23 home runs between the Lake County Captains and the Kinston Indians. In 2011, Aguilar was also on the Carolina Mudcats roster.

2012: All-Star Futures Game

In 2012, Aguilar and Francisco Lindor represented the Indians in the All-Star Futures Game.

November 20, 2013: Added to Indians' 40-man Roster

On November 20, 2013, Aguilar was added to the Indians' 40-man roster after a successful season with the Akron Aeros.

2013: Spring Training Invitation

In 2013, the Indians invited Aguilar to spring training as a non-roster invitee.

May 15, 2014: Promoted to Major Leagues

On May 15, 2014, Aguilar was promoted to the major leagues by the Indians after batting .298 with the Columbus Clippers.

2015: Named All-Star

In 2015, Aguilar began the season with Columbus and was named the International League's starting first baseman in the Triple-A All-Star Game. He was promoted back to the major leagues on July 24.

2016: International League Leader

In 2016, Aguilar led the International League with 30 home runs and 92 RBIs.

January 26, 2017: Designated for Assignment

On January 26, 2017, the Indians designated Aguilar for assignment.

February 2, 2017: Claimed by Milwaukee Brewers

On February 2, 2017, Aguilar was claimed off waivers by the Milwaukee Brewers.

October 2018: Wins Luis Aparicio Award

In October 2018, Aguilar won the Luis Aparicio Award, which is given annually to a Venezuelan player in Major League Baseball who is judged to have recorded the best individual performance in that year.

2018: Aguilar Named All-Star

In 2018, Jesús Aguilar was named an All-Star.

July 31, 2019: Traded to Tampa Bay Rays

On July 31, 2019, the Brewers traded Aguilar to the Tampa Bay Rays in exchange for Jake Faria.

November 27, 2019: Designated for Assignment

On November 27, 2019, Aguilar was designated for assignment by the Tampa Bay Rays.

December 2, 2019: Claimed by Miami Marlins

On December 2, 2019, Aguilar was claimed off of waivers by the Miami Marlins.

August 31, 2022: Signed with Baltimore Orioles

On August 31, 2022, Aguilar signed a minor league contract with the Baltimore Orioles.

September 1, 2022: Contract Selected by the Orioles

On September 1, 2022, Aguilar had his contract selected by the Baltimore Orioles.

January 27, 2023: Signed with Oakland Athletics

On January 27, 2023, Aguilar signed a one-year contract with the Oakland Athletics.

June 13, 2023: Signed with Atlanta Braves Organization

On June 13, 2023, Aguilar signed a minor league contract with the Atlanta Braves organization.

December 18, 2023: Signed with Saitama Seibu Lions

On December 18, 2023, Aguilar signed with the Saitama Seibu Lions of Nippon Professional Baseball.

August 22, 2024: Underwent Ankle Surgery

On August 22, 2024, it was announced that Aguilar had undergone an endoscopic cleaning surgery on his right ankle and was ruled out for the remainder of the season.