George Valera

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	Valera was born in [[Queens, New York]] and moved to [[San Pedro de Macoris, Dominican Republic]] with his family when he was 13.{{cite web\|url=https://www.baseballamerica.com/stories/only-17-george-valera-is-growing-into-his-own/\|title=George Valera Is Growing Into His Own At Only 17\|first=Bill\|last=Mitchell\|website=www.baseballamerica.com}} He signed with the [[Cleveland Indians]] as an international free agent on July 2, 2017.{{cite web\|url=https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/news/indians-george-valera-cleveland-signs-toolsy-outfield-prospect/\|title=Indians' George Valera: Cleveland signs toolsy outfield prospect\|website=CBSSports.com}}		Valera was born in [[Queens, New York]] and moved to [[San Pedro de Macoris, Dominican Republic]] with his family when he was 13.{{cite web\|url=https://www.baseballamerica.com/stories/only-17-george-valera-is-growing-into-his-own/\|title=George Valera Is Growing Into His Own At Only 17\|first=Bill\|last=Mitchell\|website=www.baseballamerica.com}} He signed with the [[Cleveland Indians]] as an international free agent on July 2, 2017.{{cite web\|url=https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/news/indians-george-valera-cleveland-signs-toolsy-outfield-prospect/\|title=Indians' George Valera: Cleveland signs toolsy outfield prospect\|website=CBSSports.com}}

	Valera made his professional debut with the rookie–level [[Arizona League Indians]] in 2018, batting .333 over six games.{{cite web\|url=https://www.mlb.com/news/prospect-george-valera-thriving-with-indians-c291215570\|title=Top prospect finds home in Indians system\|website=mlb.com}} He started 2019 with the ~~Low–A~~ [[Mahoning Valley Scrappers]] and was promoted to the ~~Single–A~~ [[Lake County Captains]] near the season's end.{{cite web \|url=https://www.vindy.com/news/2019/jun/25/life-on-the-move/ \|title=Life on the move {{!}} vindy.com \|website=www.vindy.com \|url-status=dead \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190629192402/https://www.vindy.com/news/2019/jun/25/life-on-the-move/ \|archive-date=2019-06-29}} Over 52 games between both affiliates, he batted .217 with eight home runs and 32 RBI.{{cite web\|url=https://www.cleveland.com/tribe/2020/04/no-4-george-valera-of-cleveland-indians-top-prospects-right-now.html\|title=No. 4 George Valera, OF: Cleveland Indians top prospects right now\|date=April 7, 2020}} Valera did not play in a game in 2020 due to the cancellation of the minor league season because of the [[COVID-19 pandemic]].{{cite web \| url=https://www.baseballamerica.com/stories/george-valera-accelerates-his-development/ \| title=George Valera Accelerates His Development }} Valera split the 2021 season between Lake County and the ~~Double–A~~ [[Akron RubberDucks]], slashing .260/.405/.505 with 19 home runs, 65 RBI, and 11 stolen bases over 86 games.{{cite web\|url=https://www.cleveland.com/guardians/2021/12/counting-the-minutes-until-george-valera-makes-his-guardians-debut-podcast.html\|title=Counting the minutes until George Valera makes his Guardians debut: Podcast\|date=December 8, 2021}}{{cite web\|url=https://www.beaconjournal.com/story/sports/mlb/cleveland-guardians/2021/09/05/no-2-prospect-george-valera-makes-instant-impression-rubber-ducks-rouglas-odor-cleveland-guardians/5700753001/ \|title=No. 2 prospect George Valera makes instant impression with Rubber Ducks \|publisher=Beaconjournal.com \|date=2021-09-05 \|accessdate=2022-05-15}}		Valera made his professional debut with the rookie–level [[Arizona League Indians]] in 2018, batting .333 over six games.{{cite web\|url=https://www.mlb.com/news/prospect-george-valera-thriving-with-indians-c291215570\|title=Top prospect finds home in Indians system\|website=mlb.com}} He started 2019 with the Low-A [[Mahoning Valley Scrappers]] and was promoted to the Single-A [[Lake County Captains]] near the season's end.{{cite web \|url=https://www.vindy.com/news/2019/jun/25/life-on-the-move/ \|title=Life on the move {{!}} vindy.com \|website=www.vindy.com \|url-status=dead \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190629192402/https://www.vindy.com/news/2019/jun/25/life-on-the-move/ \|archive-date=2019-06-29}} Over 52 games between both affiliates, he batted .217 with eight home runs and 32 RBI.{{cite web\|url=https://www.cleveland.com/tribe/2020/04/no-4-george-valera-of-cleveland-indians-top-prospects-right-now.html\|title=No. 4 George Valera, OF: Cleveland Indians top prospects right now\|date=April 7, 2020}} Valera did not play in a game in 2020 due to the cancellation of the minor league season because of the [[COVID-19 pandemic]].{{cite web \| url=https://www.baseballamerica.com/stories/george-valera-accelerates-his-development/ \| title=George Valera Accelerates His Development }} Valera split the 2021 season between Lake County and the Double-A [[Akron RubberDucks]], slashing .260/.405/.505 with 19 home runs, 65 RBI, and 11 stolen bases over 86 games.{{cite web\|url=https://www.cleveland.com/guardians/2021/12/counting-the-minutes-until-george-valera-makes-his-guardians-debut-podcast.html\|title=Counting the minutes until George Valera makes his Guardians debut: Podcast\|date=December 8, 2021}}{{cite web\|url=https://www.beaconjournal.com/story/sports/mlb/cleveland-guardians/2021/09/05/no-2-prospect-george-valera-makes-instant-impression-rubber-ducks-rouglas-odor-cleveland-guardians/5700753001/ \|title=No. 2 prospect George Valera makes instant impression with Rubber Ducks \|publisher=Beaconjournal.com \|date=2021-09-05 \|accessdate=2022-05-15}}

	The newly named Cleveland Guardians selected Valera to their [[40-man roster]] on November 19, 2021, in order to protect him from the [[Rule 5 draft]].{{cite news \|title=Guardians Announce Series Of 40-man Roster Moves \|url=https://www.mlb.com/guardians/press-release/guardians-announce-series-of-40-man-roster-moves \|publisher=CleGuardians.com \|date=November 19, 2021}} In 132 games split between Akron and the ~~Triple–A~~ [[Columbus Clippers]] in 2022, he slashed .250/.353/.463 with 24 home runs and 82 RBI.		The newly named Cleveland Guardians selected Valera to their [[40-man roster]] on November 19, 2021, in order to protect him from the [[Rule 5 draft]].{{cite news \|title=Guardians Announce Series Of 40-man Roster Moves \|url=https://www.mlb.com/guardians/press-release/guardians-announce-series-of-40-man-roster-moves \|publisher=CleGuardians.com \|date=November 19, 2021}} In 132 games split between Akron and the Triple-A [[Columbus Clippers]] in 2022, he slashed .250/.353/.463 with 24 home runs and 82 RBI.

	Valera was optioned to Triple-A Columbus to begin the 2023 season.{{Cite web\|title=Guardians’ George Valera: Sent down to Triple-A camp\|url=https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/news/guardians-george-valera-sent-down-to-triple-a-camp/amp/\|access-date=2023-03-12\|website=cbssports.com\|language=en}} In 73 games for the Clippers, he batted .211/.343/.375 with 10 home runs and 35 RBI. Valera was again optioned to ~~Triple–A~~ Columbus to begin the 2024 season.{{Cite web\|title=Guardians' George Valera: Sent down to Triple-A\|url=https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/news/guardians-george-valera-sent-down-to-triple-a/\|access-date=March 10, 2024\|website=cbssports.com\|language=en}} In 90 games for Columbus, he slashed .248/.337/.452 with 17 home runs and 50 RBI. On September 16, 2024, it was announced that Valera would undergo season–ending surgery to repair a [[patellar tendon rupture\|ruptured patellar tendon]] in his right knee.{{Cite web\|title=Guardians’ George Valera To Undergo Patellar Tendon Surgery\|url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2024/09/guardians-george-valera-to-undergo-patellar-tendon-surgery.html\|access-date=September 20, 2024\|website=mlbtraderumors.com\|language=en}} Valera was [[designated for assignment]] by Cleveland on November 19.{{Cite web\|title=Guardians Designate Three Players For Assignment\|url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2024/11/guardians-designate-three-players-for-assignment.html\|access-date=November 21, 2024\|website=mlbtraderumors.com\|language=en}} On November 22, the Guardians non-tendered Valera, making him a free agent.{{Cite web\|title=Guardians Avoid Arbitration With Veteran Righty, Non-Tender 2 Players\|url=https://www.guardiansnation.com/guardians-avoid-arbitration-with-veteran-righty-non-tender-2-players/\|access-date=November 23, 2024\|website=guardiansnation.com\|language=en}}		Valera was optioned to Triple-A Columbus to begin the 2023 season.{{Cite web\|title=Guardians’ George Valera: Sent down to Triple-A camp\|url=https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/news/guardians-george-valera-sent-down-to-triple-a-camp/amp/\|access-date=2023-03-12\|website=cbssports.com\|language=en}} In 73 games for the Clippers, he batted .211/.343/.375 with 10 home runs and 35 RBI. Valera was again optioned to Triple-A Columbus to begin the 2024 season.{{Cite web\|title=Guardians' George Valera: Sent down to Triple-A\|url=https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/news/guardians-george-valera-sent-down-to-triple-a/\|access-date=March 10, 2024\|website=cbssports.com\|language=en}} In 90 games for Columbus, he slashed .248/.337/.452 with 17 home runs and 50 RBI. On September 16, 2024, it was announced that Valera would undergo season–ending surgery to repair a [[patellar tendon rupture\|ruptured patellar tendon]] in his right knee.{{Cite web\|title=Guardians’ George Valera To Undergo Patellar Tendon Surgery\|url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2024/09/guardians-george-valera-to-undergo-patellar-tendon-surgery.html\|access-date=September 20, 2024\|website=mlbtraderumors.com\|language=en}} Valera was [[designated for assignment]] by Cleveland on November 19.{{Cite web\|title=Guardians Designate Three Players For Assignment\|url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2024/11/guardians-designate-three-players-for-assignment.html\|access-date=November 21, 2024\|website=mlbtraderumors.com\|language=en}} On November 22, the Guardians non-tendered Valera, making him a free agent.{{Cite web\|title=Guardians Avoid Arbitration With Veteran Righty, Non-Tender 2 Players\|url=https://www.guardiansnation.com/guardians-avoid-arbitration-with-veteran-righty-non-tender-2-players/\|access-date=November 23, 2024\|website=guardiansnation.com\|language=en}}

	On November 25, 2024, Valera ~~re–signed~~ with the Guardians on a minor league contract that included an invitation to major league spring training.{{Cite web\|title=Guardians Re-Sign George Valera To Minor League Deal\|url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2024/11/guardians-re-sign-george-valera-to-minor-league-deal.html\|access-date=November 25, 2024\|website=mlbtraderumors.com\|language=en}} In 44 appearances split between the ACL Guardians and Columbus, he batted .318/.388/.550 with seven home runs and 24 RBI. On September 1, 2025, Valera was selected to the 40-man roster and promoted to the major leagues for the first time.{{Cite web \|last=McDonald \|first=Darragh \|date=September 1, 2025 \|title=Guardians Select George Valera \|url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2025/09/guardians-select-george-valera.html \|access-date=2025-11-08 \|website=MLB Trade Rumors \|language=en-US}} He recorded his first career hit on September 3, off of [[Dustin May]] of the [[2025 Boston Red Sox season\|Boston Red Sox]].{{Cite web\|title=Guardians 8-1 Red Sox (Sep 3, 2025) Final Score\|url=https://www.espn.com/mlb/game/_/gameId/401696993/guardians-red-sox\|access-date=November 25, 2025\|website=espn.com\|language=en}} On September 20, Valera hit his first career home run, a solo shot off of [[2025 Minnesota Twins season\|Minnesota Twins]] starter [[Joe Ryan (baseball)\|Joe Ryan]].{{cite web \| title=Guardians' George Valera: Pops first career homer \| website=CBS Sports \| date=2025-09-21 \| url=https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/news/guardians-george-valera-pops-first-career-homer/ \| access-date=2026-01-01}}		On November 25, 2024, Valera re-signed with the Guardians on a minor league contract that included an invitation to major league spring training.{{Cite web\|title=Guardians Re-Sign George Valera To Minor League Deal\|url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2024/11/guardians-re-sign-george-valera-to-minor-league-deal.html\|access-date=November 25, 2024\|website=mlbtraderumors.com\|language=en}} In 44 appearances split between the ACL Guardians and Columbus, he batted .318/.388/.550 with seven home runs and 24 RBI. On September 1, 2025, Valera was selected to the 40-man roster and promoted to the major leagues for the first time.{{Cite web \|last=McDonald \|first=Darragh \|date=September 1, 2025 \|title=Guardians Select George Valera \|url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2025/09/guardians-select-george-valera.html \|access-date=2025-11-08 \|website=MLB Trade Rumors \|language=en-US}} He recorded his first career hit on September 3, off of [[Dustin May]] of the [[2025 Boston Red Sox season\|Boston Red Sox]].{{Cite web\|title=Guardians 8-1 Red Sox (Sep 3, 2025) Final Score\|url=https://www.espn.com/mlb/game/_/gameId/401696993/guardians-red-sox\|access-date=November 25, 2025\|website=espn.com\|language=en}} On September 20, Valera hit his first career home run, a solo shot off of [[2025 Minnesota Twins season\|Minnesota Twins]] starter [[Joe Ryan (baseball)\|Joe Ryan]].{{cite web \| title=Guardians' George Valera: Pops first career homer \| website=CBS Sports \| date=2025-09-21 \| url=https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/news/guardians-george-valera-pops-first-career-homer/ \| access-date=2026-01-01}}

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