History of Luis Rengifo in Timeline

Luis Jose Rengifo is a Venezuelan professional baseball infielder, currently a free agent. He previously played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Los Angeles Angels, making his debut in 2019.

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February 26, 1997: Luis Rengifo was born

On February 26, 1997, Luis Jose Rengifo was born. He is a Venezuelan professional baseball infielder.

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March 2014: Signed with the Seattle Mariners

In March 2014, Rengifo signed with the Seattle Mariners as an international free agent.

2015: Played with the Dominican Summer League Mariners

In 2015, Rengifo played with the Dominican Summer League Mariners, where he slashed .336/.405/.465 with two home runs, 35 runs batted in, and 19 stolen bases in 60 games.

2016: Played with the Arizona League Mariners

In 2016, Rengifo played with the Arizona League Mariners where he hit .239 in 34 games.

August 6, 2017: Traded to Tampa Bay Rays

On August 6, 2017, the Mariners traded Rengifo, along with Anthony Misiewicz and Osmy Gregorio, to the Tampa Bay Rays for Mike Marjama and Ryan Garton.

2017: Started the season with the Clinton LumberKings

In 2017, Rengifo started the season with the Clinton LumberKings.

March 20, 2018: Acquired by the Los Angeles Angels

On March 20, 2018, Rengifo was acquired by the Los Angeles Angels as the player to be named later from the Tampa Bay Rays in the C.J. Cron trade.

November 20, 2018: Added to the Angels 40-man roster

On November 20, 2018, the Angels added Rengifo to their 40-man roster to protect him from the Rule 5 draft.

July 2019: Alleged Forgery Incident

In July 2019, an incident allegedly occurred where Rengifo forged divorce documents and sold property without his ex-wife's consent, leading to charges in 2021.

2019: MLB Debut

In 2019, Luis Rengifo made his Major League Baseball (MLB) debut for the Los Angeles Angels.

2019: Finished season with .238 average

In 2019, Rengifo finished the season hitting .238 with seven home runs and 33 runs batted in during 108 games.

December 2020: Divorce documents legalized

In December 2020, the allegedly forged divorce documents were legalized, relating to the charges brought against Rengifo in September 2021.

2020: Near trade and struggled performance

In 2020, Rengifo was nearly traded to the Los Angeles Dodgers, but the trade fell through. He struggled and finished with a .156 batting average in 33 games and was sent to the minor leagues.

September 16, 2021: Charged with Forgery

On September 16, 2021, Rengifo was charged by Venezuelan authorities with forging divorce documents and selling property without his ex-wife's consent.

2021: Played in 54 games for the Angels

In 2021, Rengifo played in 54 games for the Angels, slashing .201/.246/.310 with six home runs and 18 RBI.

September 16, 2022: First multi-home run game

On September 16, 2022, Rengifo recorded his first multi-home run game in a victory against the Seattle Mariners, going 3-for-5 with a solo home run off Robbie Ray and a 3-run shot off Matt Festa.

September 5, 2023: Named American League Player of the Week

On September 5, 2023, Rengifo was named the American League Player of the Week after batting 11-for-25 (.440) with a 1.207 OPS, 3 home runs, and 7 RBI.