Brian Duensing

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2⁄3 innings, allowing one run on one hit while walking one and striking out two against the Detroit Tigers. [9] On July 29, Duensing made his first major league start, against the Chicago White Sox, filling in for Francisco Liriano, who was scratched with inflammation in his left forearm. He went 5 innings, giving up 2 runs, which were both home runs, on 3 hits in a no decision. [10] Duensing got his first major league win on August 22 against the Kansas City Royals. [11] He won his following start going a career best 7 innings striking out 8 batters. [12] Duensing started for the Twins in Game 1 of the 2009 ALDS against CC Sabathia and the New York Yankees.

On July 21, 2010, Duensing was inserted into the starting rotation in place of Nick Blackburn. Blackburn was sent to the bullpen. On August 14, 2010, Duensing pitched his first career shutout vs. Trevor Cahill and the Oakland Athletics. After the Twins clinched the division title on September 20, 2010, Duensing was announced the third starter in the Twins' postseason rotation. Duensing had an impressive 2010 season, pitching to a record of 10–3 with a 2.62 ERA. He was given the third starting spot in the Twins' playoff rotation, but pitched poorly, going just 3.1 innings while giving up 5 runs.

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Duensing pitching for the Minnesota Twins in 2013

Duensing was given the third spot in the starting rotation for the 2011 season. While his season did have some bright moments, including his July shutout against the Tampa Bay Rays, Duensing's pitching did not live up to the potential that he had shown in the later parts of 2010. He missed some starts with oblique strain, and ended the year with a 9–14 record and a 5.23 ERA.

Duensing split the 2012 season between the bullpen and the rotation, making 11 starts and 44 appearances out of the bullpen. He finished with an ERA of 5.12 and a 4–12 record.

In 2013, Duensing pitched exclusively out of the bullpen the whole year and had a 3.98 ERA in 73 games. He also notched his first career save during the season, finishing also with a 6–2 record. On August 9, 2013, Duensing won both games of a doubleheader against the Chicago White Sox. [13] Duensing continued to pitch exclusively out of the bullpen in 2014 for the Twins, posting a 3–3 record, with a 3.31 ERA in 62 games.

On January 24, 2015, the Twins and Duensing agreed to a $2.7 million contract for 2015. [14] That season, Duensing posted a 4-1 record and 4.25 ERA in 55 appearances out of the bullpen.

Kansas City Royals

On February 18, 2016, the Kansas City Royals signed Duensing to a minor league contract. He was released on March 28, [15] and signed to re-signed to a minor league deal on April 1. [16] He opted out on May 17, 2016.

Baltimore Orioles

On May 23, 2016, Duensing signed a minor league contract with the Baltimore Orioles organization. [17] He was assigned to the Triple-A Norfolk Tides upon signing. On June 2, Duensing was selected to the active roster. Duensing was placed on the injured list on June 22 with left elbow inflammation, and rehabbed the injury with the Double-A Bowie Baysox and the rookie-level GCL Orioles before being activated on September 5. [18] In 14 big league games with Baltimore, Duensing recorded a 4.05 ERA with 10 strikeouts.

Chicago Cubs

On December 2, 2016, Duensing signed a one-year, $2 million contract with the Chicago Cubs. [19] In his 2017 campaign, he went 1–1 with a 2.74 ERA.

On January 17, 2018, Duensing re-signed with the Cubs on a two-year, $7 million contract. [20] Duensing pitched to a career worst 7.65 ERA in 37+2⁄3 innings.

On March 24, 2019, Duensing was designated for assignment by Chicago. [21] He was outrighted to the Triple-A Iowa Cubs on March 28. [22] He was released by the Cubs on June 20 after posting a 6.92 ERA in 12 appearances with Iowa. [23]

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Brian Duensing
Brian Duensing 2017.jpg
Duensing pitching for the Chicago Cubs in 2017
Pitcher
Born: (1983-02-22) February 22, 1983 (age 39)
Marysville, Kansas
Batted: Left
Threw: Left
MLB debut
April 10, 2009, for the Minnesota Twins
Last MLB appearance
September 24, 2018, for the Chicago Cubs
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