Career Timeline of Tayler Scott: Major Achievements and Milestones

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: June 11, 2025

Discover the career path of Tayler Scott, from the first major opportunity to industry-changing achievements.

Tayler James Scott is a South African professional baseball pitcher currently playing for the Arizona Diamondbacks in MLB. Notably, he has played for several MLB teams including the Mariners, Orioles, Padres, Dodgers, Red Sox, Athletics and Astros, and the Hiroshima Toyo Carp in NPB. Scott holds the distinction of being the first South African baseball pitcher to play in both MLB and NPB.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

March 2016: Released by the Cubs

On March 30, 2016, Tayler Scott was released by the Chicago Cubs.

April 2016: Signed with Sioux City Explorers

In April 2016, Tayler Scott signed with the Sioux City Explorers of the American Association, an independent baseball league.

July 2016: Signed with the Milwaukee Brewers

On July of 2016, Tayler Scott signed a minor-league contract with the Milwaukee Brewers.

July 2017: Traded to the Texas Rangers

On July 31, 2017, Tayler Scott was traded to the Texas Rangers in exchange for Jeremy Jeffress.

November 2018: Elected Free Agency

On November 2, 2018, Tayler Scott elected free agency following the season with Triple–A Round Rock.

January 2019: Signed Minor-League Contract with Seattle Mariners

On January 24, 2019, Tayler Scott signed a minor-league contract with the Seattle Mariners.

June 2019: MLB Debut and Claimed by Orioles

In June 2019, Tayler Scott was called up to the major leagues for the first time, making his debut on June 8 and becoming the first South African pitcher in MLB history. On June 25, 2019, he was claimed off waivers by the Baltimore Orioles.

June 2019: Claimed off waivers by the Baltimore Orioles

On June 25, 2019, Tayler Scott was claimed off waivers by the Baltimore Orioles.

December 2019: Signed with Hiroshima Toyo Carp

On December 1, 2019, Tayler Scott signed a one-year contract with the Hiroshima Toyo Carp of Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB).

2020: Played for Hiroshima Toyo Carp

In 2020, Tayler Scott played for Hiroshima Toyo Carp, struggling to a 15.75 ERA in 7 games.

2021: Free agent

Tayler Scott did not appear in a regular season game for the Carp in 2021 and became a free agent after the season.

March 2022: Signed a minor-league contract with the San Diego Padres organization

On March 7, 2022, Tayler Scott signed a minor-league contract with the San Diego Padres organization.

September 2022: Claimed off waivers by the Philadelphia Phillies

On September 14, 2022, Tayler Scott was claimed off waivers by the Philadelphia Phillies.

January 2023: Signed a minor-league contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers

On January 7, 2023, Tayler Scott signed a minor-league contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers.

June 2023: Traded to the Boston Red Sox

On June 22, 2023, Tayler Scott was traded to the Boston Red Sox in exchange for cash considerations.

July 2023: Claimed off waivers by the Oakland Athletics

On July 19, 2023, Tayler Scott was claimed off waivers by the Oakland Athletics.

December 2023: Signed minor-league contract with Houston Astros

On December 12, 2023, Tayler Scott signed a minor-league contract with the Houston Astros.

March 2024: Contract selected by Houston Astros

On March 28, 2024, Tayler Scott's contract was selected by the Houston Astros after making their Opening Day roster.

May 2025: Designated for Assignment and Elected Free Agency

During May 2025, Tayler Scott was designated for assignment by the Astros on May 14, 2025. On May 21, 2025, Scott cleared waivers and elected free agency.