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1⁄3 of an inning with one strikeout and one walk. The Jays would go on to win the game 4–3 in 18 innings, the longest in franchise history. [27] He was placed on the 15-day disabled list on August 1, 2013, with a right oblique strain. Sergio Santos was activated from the 60-day disabled list to replace McGowan. [28] McGowan was activated from the disabled list on September 1 when the rosters expanded, and announced his intention to compete for a job in the starting rotation in 2014. [29]

McGowan was named as the Blue Jays' fifth starter on March 26, 2014. [30] In a game against the Baltimore Orioles on April 11, 2014, McGowan earned his first win at any level, majors or minors, since June 22, 2008—a span of nearly six years. In the win, McGowan pitched 61⁄3 scoreless innings with two strikeouts in a 2–0 victory. [31] After being moved back to the bullpen in May, McGowan earned his first MLB save on June 13, 2014, in a 4–0 win over the Orioles. [32] He would post a 5–3 record in 2014, with an ERA of 4.17 and 61 strikeouts in 82 innings pitched. [10] On November 1, the Blue Jays declined McGowan's $4 million 2015 option, making him a free agent. [33]

Los Angeles Dodgers

On February 23, 2015, McGowan signed a one-year contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers. [34] He was released on March 31. [35]

Philadelphia Phillies

On April 4, 2015, McGowan signed a one-year contract with the Philadelphia Phillies. [36] He was outrighted to Triple-A on May 15. [37] He was called back up on June 5 and designated for assignment on June 18. [38] On August 3 with the Lehigh Valley IronPigs, McGowan allowed Mike Hessman's record-setting 433rd career Minor League home run. [39]

Miami Marlins

On December 12, 2015, McGowan signed a minor league contract with the Miami Marlins. [40] He was designated for assignment by the Marlins on April 17, 2016. [41] He was called back up on May 11. [42] McGowan finished the 2016 season with a 1–3 record, 2.82 ERA, and 63 strikeouts in 67 total innings. [10] McGowan won the Hutch Award for the 2016 season. [43]

McGowan agreed to a one-year contract with the Marlins for the 2017 season. [44] The contract became official on December 12. [45]

Tampa Bay Rays

On February 9, 2018, McGowan signed a minor league contract with the Tampa Bay Rays that included an invitation to spring training. [46] He was released by the Rays on March 7. [47]

Second stint with Miami Marlins

On April 6, 2018, McGowan signed a minor league contract with the Miami Marlins. [48] He was released on May 17, 2018. [49]

Coaching career

McGowan never formally announced his retirement. In June 2020, McGowan was hired by St. John Paul II Catholic High School in Tallahassee to coach their baseball team. [50]

Personal life

McGowan lives outside Tallahassee with his wife, Jilly and their two children. [51] [52]

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Dustin McGowan
Dustin McGowan on July 5, 2013.jpg
McGowan with the Toronto Blue Jays in 2013
Pitcher
Born: (1982-03-24) March 24, 1982 (age 41)
Savannah, Georgia, U.S.
Batted: Right
Threw: Right
MLB debut
July 30, 2005, for the Toronto Blue Jays
Last MLB appearance
October 1, 2017, for the Miami Marlins
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