History of Jose Iglesias (baseball) in Timeline

Jose Iglesias is a Cuban-born American professional baseball player, primarily a shortstop and second baseman, currently with the San Diego Padres. He debuted in MLB in 2011 with the Boston Red Sox and has since played for multiple teams, including the Detroit Tigers, Cincinnati Reds, Baltimore Orioles, Los Angeles Angels, Colorado Rockies, and New York Mets. He is listed at 5'11" and 195 pounds, and bats and throws right-handed. Iglesias is known for his defensive skills.

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January 8, 2014: Iglesias agrees to contract with Tigers

On January 8, 2014, Jose Iglesias and the Detroit Tigers agreed to a one-year contract worth $1.65 million.

July 6, 2015: Iglesias named All-Star reserve

On July 6, 2015, Jose Iglesias was named as a reserve for the American League at the 2015 All-Star Game.

January 15, 2016: Iglesias agrees to contract with Tigers

On January 15, 2016, Jose Iglesias and the Detroit Tigers avoided arbitration by agreeing to a one-year, $2.1 million contract.

January 13, 2017: Iglesias avoids arbitration with Tigers

On January 13, 2017, Jose Iglesias and the Detroit Tigers avoided arbitration, agreeing to a one-year, $4.1 million contract.

January 17, 2018: Iglesias agrees to contract with Tigers

On January 17, 2018, Jose Iglesias and the Detroit Tigers avoided arbitration by agreeing to a one-year, $6.275 million contract.

June 25, 2018: Iglesias becomes a U.S. Citizen

On June 25, 2018, Jose Iglesias became a naturalized United States citizen.

February 23, 2019: Iglesias signs with Cincinnati Reds

On February 23, 2019, Jose Iglesias signed a minor league deal with the Cincinnati Reds, including an invitation to spring training and a guaranteed $2.5 million salary with up to $1 million in incentives.

January 7, 2020: Iglesias signs with Baltimore Orioles

On January 7, 2020, Jose Iglesias signed a one-year deal with the Baltimore Orioles worth $3 million, including a club option for 2021.

July 24, 2020: Iglesias debuts with Orioles

On July 24, 2020, Jose Iglesias started as shortstop, making his Baltimore Orioles debut on Opening Day against the Boston Red Sox.

December 2, 2020: Iglesias traded to Los Angeles Angels

On December 2, 2020, Jose Iglesias was traded from the Baltimore Orioles to the Los Angeles Angels for minor-league pitchers Garrett Stallings and Jean Pinto.

September 3, 2021: Angels release Iglesias

On September 3, 2021, the Los Angeles Angels released Jose Iglesias.

September 6, 2021: Iglesias returns to Red Sox

On September 6, 2021, Jose Iglesias signed with the Boston Red Sox and made his return as a defensive substitution.

March 16, 2022: Iglesias signs with Colorado Rockies

On March 16, 2022, Jose Iglesias signed a one-year contract with the Colorado Rockies.

March 9, 2023: Iglesias signs minor league deal with Marlins

On March 9, 2023, Jose Iglesias signed a minor league contract with the Miami Marlins organization.

April 25, 2023: Iglesias signs with Padres

On April 25, 2023, Jose Iglesias signed a minor league contract with the San Diego Padres organization.

December 4, 2023: Iglesias signs minor league contract with Mets

On December 4, 2023, Jose Iglesias signed a minor league contract with the New York Mets.

May 31, 2024: Iglesias added to Mets' active roster

On May 31, 2024, Jose Iglesias' contract was selected, and he was added to the New York Mets' active roster.

June 2024: Iglesias' "OMG" hits number 1

In June 2024, Jose Iglesias' single "OMG" hit number 1 on the iTunes Latin Pop charts and debuted at number 1 on the Billboard Latin Digital Song Sales chart. He also performed the song at the 2024 Major League Baseball Home Run Derby.

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